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Rachel Alice Williams Dowdy, 77, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Glen Allen and Pearisburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 3rd, 2021, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Alice was […]

Megan Rene’ Conner gained her angel wings on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Megan was born on November 29, 1988 in Salem, Virginia. Megan has been described by family and friends […]

Brenda Foley Paczkowski passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 20, 1950, in Pulaski, VA alongside her […]

Alexius Nichole Dawson, 16 of Narrows, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at her home. Alexius was born on March 30, 2005, in Blacksburg, […]

Frankie Green, age 65, of Pembroke, died, Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond. He was born in Giles County, Virginia on August 27, 1956 to the late […]

Nelcie Moles Compton, 85, of Floyd, left us peacefully on December 2, 2021. Nelcie was the daughter of the late Bethleham & Lucy Moles. In addition to her parents, she […]

Kenneth Williams Blackwell, 78, of Floyd, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 2, 2021. For many years Kenneth worked at Timber Truss until he was able […]

Reba Joyce Hawley Long, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was a member of New Hope Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mosby […]

John Michael Bishop, 43, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. Johnny was a creative soul and artist. Survivors include his parents, Patsy and James Bishop; life partner, Keith […]

Junior Kaywood Vaught, age 76, of Blacksburg, Virginia gained his wings on November 30th, 2021, while at home with his son Junior. He was born in Blacksburg, VA on March […]

Eula B. (Linkous) Shelor was led by angels to her new heavenly home on December 2, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Merrimac, Virginia. Eula leaves behind […]

Julie (Jelayne) Brown, age 60 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Born October 22, 1961 in Giles County to the late James Arthur Brown & Cardella Manning Brown. […]

The Lord received a faithful servant, Sarah Marie Johnston, into his presence on December 1, 2021. Marie was born at Trigg on September 6, 1928, the fourth child of Edd […]

Jennifer Rountree McCoy, age 48, of McCoy passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Rountree. Jennifer was a member […]

Alene Williams Dove, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born in Christiansburg on November 26, 1931 to the late Fred, Sr., and Caroline Williams. She […]

Luther Hoover Reed, Jr “Junie”, 65 of Pembroke, VA departed this life after a valiant battle with cancer and with the love of his family supporting him and in the […]

Ronnie L. Brown, 67, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Ronnie was a proud Navy veteran. He loved fishing, photography woodworking, and watching the old westerns. He […]

Lorna Lea Long Shumate, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She attended Fairlawn Church of God and was the Retail Price Coordinator at Food Lion in Roanoke. […]