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Mary Juanita Edmonds, 90 affectionately known as “Peaches Clark” of Pulaski went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 29, 2021. She was born February 19, 1931 in Pulaski to […]

Roger Arnold Bryant, 75, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on April 28, 2021. Roger was dedicated to public service. He was an active member and life member of the Christiansburg […]

Carl Ellwood Rupe, age 88 of Pulaski, died Wednesday April 28, 2021 at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 21, 1933 in Pulaski, and was the […]

Okima Tenicia Holliday “Kim” was born September 04, 1972 to Frances Chick McKinney and the late Charles Edward Lewis. She made her transition from earth to heaven on April 24th, […]

Colene Robertson Tolbert, of Pulaski, victoriously entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ on April 28, 2021 at the age 91 after a long battle with renal failure. […]

George Blair Sanders, 57, of Dublin, VA passed away Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021. He is survived by his wife, loving children Matthew, his girlfriend Ciara as well as Grace […]

Kathleen Price Absher, age 81, of Christiansburg died, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home. She was born in Montgomery Co, VA on September 27, 1939 to the late Minor […]

Bobby Lee Phillips, 80 of Indian Valley, passed away on April 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Freeman & Edna Phillips; and brother-in-law, Clarence Huff. He […]

Leatha Thornhill Jones, 82 of Pembroke, VA departed this life April 28, 2021 surrounded by the loving care of her family. Born January 5, 1939 on Guinea Mountain, she is […]

Paul Sheridan Collins born and raised in Appalachia Virginia left his earthly body behind in exchange for his glorified body on April 28, 2021. He was an incredible storyteller whose […]

Betty Jane Ellison, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Harold Webster; her mother, Mary Rebecca […]

Larry “Oakley” Martin, age 64 born on October 21, 1956 and passed away at home on April 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by Mother, Treva Wheeling Martin, Fathers, […]

Connie Sue Collins, age 68, of Blacksburg, died on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Montgomery county, Va. on November 30, 1952 to the late Rev. Herbert M. […]

J. Steven Simpkins, age 60 of Wilmington, DE passed away at home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was the husband of Kari Plattner Simpkins whom he shared 32 years […]

Phillip ‘Bubby’ Eugene Lytton, 65, of Christiansburg, went home with his heavenly Father on Monday, April 26, 2021 after a courageous 12 year hard fight against cancer. Bubby touched many […]

Douglas Allen McGhee, age 76, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family and was always […]