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Evelyn Boone Bond, born August 22, 1926, went to be with Jesus on January 4, 2022. At the blessed age of 95 she had a peaceful “Home Going” and is […]

Edith Elizabeth Yates, known as Mawmaw to many, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 5th. She was born July 20th, 1943. Preceded in death by her parents Kelly and […]

“Life’s race well run, Life’s work well done, Life’s victory won, now cometh rest.” – Dr. Edward Hazen Parker Marjorie Blessing Smith died peacefully at home on January 5, 2022, […]

Ronald Wayne Lester, 55 of Riner, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He is preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Lynn; niece, Brook Quesenberry; brother-in-law, Stanley Hinkley; and […]

Barbara Shaver Bullion, 67, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with Jesus on Sunday January 2, 2021 with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Giles County […]

Linda Virginia Lafon Crane, 74, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. She grew up in Big Stony Creek in Giles County, Virginia where she was lovingly referred to […]

Melissa Roope Guill, 53 of Pulaski, VA departed this life suddenly January 3, 2022 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and her loving family. Melissa came to this […]

Peggy Duncan Graham, 85, of Blacksburg, was born in Goodwin’s Ferry, VA on April 10, 1936. She passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Peggy was […]

Sandra Kay Ferraraccio, age 69, of Pulaski, died Monday evening, January 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born on February 21, 1952 in Newport News, VA, and was the […]

Our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Bennie Nelson Bishop, peacefully departed this life on January 1, 2022. Bennie was the third son of the late William Hiley Bishop and Blanche […]

Deborah “Debbie” Annette Vaughn was a fun-loving character who always enjoyed having quality time with friends and family. She always said, “if you need help doing something I will help”. […]

Roger Dale Underwood, age 78 of Pulaski passed away early Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home. Born August 21, 1943 in Hiltons, Virginia he was the son of the […]

Helen Jacqueline “Jackie” Porter Pratt, 73, of Draper, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. Jackie was born March 19, 1948 in Radford, Va. to the late Richard and Margaret Porter. […]

Roy Donald Gerberich, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 31, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1944 to the late George and Violet Gerberich. Roy was a […]

James Cash, 65, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, James Edward Cash, Sr.; mother, Mary Alma Grant; sister, Linda […]

Cheryl Doreen Nelson Sola, age 67 of Dublin passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home. Born October 17, 1954 in Durham, North Carolina she was the daughter of […]

Auctioneer & respected businessman, Robert Alan Smith, age 45 of Dublin passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 from an unexpected heart attack. Even though a failing heart took him away […]