Welcome to SWVA Roots

Marvin Wayne Nester, 76, of Radford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2023. He was the eldest son of the late Marvin and Elda Nester. […]

Evelyn Michael Bookout, September 2, 1930 – May 9, 2023, died peacefully at age 92 in her home at Commonwealth Senior Living, Christiansburg, Virginia from complications following a broken hip […]

Pearl Marie Altizer Graham, 79, of Riner, Va passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was an extremely loved wife and mother, who was taken from us too soon. […]

Steve Atkins, 68, gained his heavenly wings on Monday May 8, 2023 and was carried to heaven by our Lord and Savior. Steve was born April 18, 1955 to the […]

“We are reminded how short life really is, and how we are just passing through.  So, all the people you haven’t told you love lately, tell them, and live your […]

Sally Ann Akers Smith went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023. Sally was a lifetime member of Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church where she taught […]

Roy Miller Cumbee, age 86, of Dublin, died, Monday, May 8, 2023, at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on, June 8, 1936, to the late Charlie and […]

Nancy Ellen Dulaney, 88 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born in Floyd County and lived in Florida before moving back […]

Roberta Lynn Smith, 65, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on May 6, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1957, and was preceded in death by her father, David Richard […]

We are sad to announce the passing of Cathy Walters Sowers on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born December 20, 1957. She is survived by her loving husband of […]

Clarence Thomas Chinault, of Dublin passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Radford Health and Rehab Center in Radford, Virginia after a prolonged illness. He was born June 20, 1936 […]

Franklin N. Perkins (Butch), 76 of Roanoke, VA formerly of Narrows, VA went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023. Born to the late Nelson L Perkins (Wink) […]

Bernard Lee Duncan passed away April 21, 2023. Bernard Lee Duncan, known by many as “Bernie”, “PaPa D”, or “Dunc”, retired from the United States Air Force after serving as […]

Vincent (Vince) Lee Albert of Chino Valley, AZ, formerly of Parrott, VA, born on June 28, 1958 to Nelson Albert and the late Pat Quesenberry passed away, at the age […]

Benny Franklin Slusher, age 91, of Knoxville, TN., formerly of Clarksville, TN and Pulaski, VA, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023. Benny retired from the Army as an E8 Master […]

Michael Stanley Ruganis, 46 of Rich Creek, VA, passed away suddenly after a motor vehicle accident. Michael was born September 5, 1976, in Manchester, CT, and was the son of […]

Clara Saul Neishell, 83, of New River, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles William, and Willie Viers Saul; brothers, Chuck and […]

Bobby Lee Nester, 85, of Parrott, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Bobby was a founding member of the Twin Community Fire Department and served for over 20 years. […]