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Roy Anderson Brumfield, 93, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Mr. Brumfield worked and retired from RAAP as a Security Guard. He was a member of the Shriners, the VFW, DAV, America Legion, Eastern Star, and he loved to travel. Mr. Brumfield was an Army Veteran serving his country proud, he served […]

Edna Linda Wheeling Thomas, 75, of Maryland and formally of Floyd County passed away on Thursday October 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Guss and Arietta Wheeling. Edna is survived by one sister: Ruby Anders, one brother: James Wheeling, Nephews: Rossie C. & Sandra Anders, Jeffery David Anders, Wendell Scott Anders, […]

Richard McClellan Smith, 80, of Pulaski, passed away at his home on October 19th 2018. He was born on October 12th 1938 and was the son of the late James Lacy Smith and Clara Church Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Smith; a Son, James Mark Smith and a Half Brother, […]

Phyllis Anne Jackson Holliman, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home on October 17, 2018. Phyllis Anne was born on April 8, 1940 in Max Meadows, and was the daughter of the late Sadie Adams Jackson and Fred A. Jackson. Phyllis Anne was retired from New River Community College and had both a Master’s […]

Barbara Ellen Capozzi, age 74, of Christiansburg died, Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on March 20, 1944 to the late Lindsey and Mary Poff Bell. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Waitman, George, and Ben, sister, Francis. Barbara along with her husband […]

Phillip Lee Cady, June 9, 1957-October 20, 2018 of Albert Meredith Lane, Newport, lost his 2-year battle with cancer which he fought until the end with courage, determination, and humor. Phil is predeceased by his Father, David C. Cady, infant sister, Nona Jean Cady, maternal grandparents Ivan and Mary Brown and paternal grandparents Leonard and […]

Faye Agnes Smith Price of Wilburn Valley, (Pearisburg, VA) went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2018 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Mrs. Price was born in Montgomery Co. and was a daughter of the late John Daniel Smith and Mamie Surface Smith. Faye was a longtime member of Eaton’s Chapel […]

Maretha Boyd Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Lester and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Dollie) Lester; grandson, Michael (Elizabeth) Lester; and her great-grandson, Trent Lester […]

Melissa Joe VanHoozier, 56, of Virginia Ave., Newport, departed this life Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2018, in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long and hard-fought battle with MS. Born in Giles County on January 18, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Claude McKinley “Jack” and Mary Cumbee Dowdy. She […]

Ruth Stowers Keith, 89, of Radford, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 18, 2018. Ruth was born February 15, 1929 to Walter and Emma Stowers on the Lurich Community in Giles County, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Wilbur G. Keith; a son, Willie […]

William Dyer Simpson, 90, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on October 16, 2018. Bill was born on January 19, 1928 to Willie Bryan Dyer and J. Rufus Simpson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Linda; and siblings Jean Raper, and Albert, Leon, Hugh and J.R. Simpson. He is survived by his […]

Charles Edward (Ed) Cromer, 46, of Pulaski passed away Saturday Oct. 20th 2018 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pulaski, VA on October 7th 1972 and was the son of the late Kay Stuart Cromer. Surviving are his Father, Lyle Thomas Cromer. Sister and Brother in Law, Lena Emily (L.E.) Burchett and […]

Janet Gillis Voss, 66, of Christiansburg, VA and formally of Richmond, VA, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.

Velma Rhoenia Hill Spangler, 90, born October 9, 1928, went peacefully to her New Home with Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 19, 2018. Preceded there by her Husband, James Abraham Spangler, she left behind Beautiful Memories for her Family. Children: Daughter, Donna S. Graham (Dean); Sons: Larry D. Spangler (Lisa) and […]

Jane Hedgepeth McKittrick, 103, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Asa McKittrick; parents; brother, W.G. Hedgepeth; and sisters, Garnet Stanley, Mary Walker and Leila Strickland. Survivors include her sons […]

Troy Shane Godsey, 51, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. He graduated from Peterstown High School and worked for Radford University as a locksmith. Troy was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers football games. Survivors include his loving wife of 3 years, Megan Elizabeth Godsey; son, Aaron Shane […]

Norman Eugene Yates, (Stormin’ Norman) of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Robbie Yates (Carole); granddaughters, Kylie, Hollie and Muttely Yates; brother, Jeff Underwood (Belinda). A Celebration of Norman’s life will take place in the Chapel of Valley Funeral […]

Lois Jeanette Alderman Roberts, 85, of Fairlawn, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. She retired from Inland Motors. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Gracie Alderman; her husband, James Thomas Roberts; a brother, Culver Alderman; and a sister, Lorene Reed. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Allen and Sonja Roberts, and […]