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Kenneth Larue Metz, of Denton, NC, age 93, began his life in Jackson Center, Ohio, and departed this world to be with The LORD, on January 30, 2021. Ken retired […]

Jason Christian Payne, 46, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was employed with Yokohama Tire for 21 years and was a lifelong, die hard NASCAR fan. He […]

Helga Sylvia Ulfers, age 89, of Blacksburg, Virginia passed into eternity peacefully on February 1, 2021 a few days after seeing all seven of her grandchildren and her three sons. […]

Michael John McGinty, age 69, beloved son and brother, passed away on February 6, 2021, at his home in Blacksburg, Va. Michael was born on February 16, 1951, in New […]

Christopher Roderick Ulma 47, of Pembroke, passed away on February 4, 2021. Christopher was born on February 11, 1973 in White Plains, New York to the late Roderick William Ulma […]

Roy Buster Harris, age 85 of Dublin passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born August 19, 1935 in Richlands, Virginia he was the son of the late William Henderson Harris […]

Gilbert Mars Atkins, age 76 of Hiwassee, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 7th, 2021. Born February 17, 1944 he was the son of the late Eugene & Ruth King Atkins. […]

Willie Jed Handy, age 44, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home in Narrows, VA. Born March 13, 1976, in Summers County, WV, he was the son […]

Billy Joe Meade, age 85, of Fairlawn died Friday night February 5, 2021, at New River Valley Medical Center.  He was born in Scott County, Virginia on October 5, 1935.  […]

Ruth Alberta Martin, age 88 was completely healed and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her […]

Richard Arnold Beyer, beloved uncle and brother, died suddenly February 5th, 2021. The exact cause of death is undetermined, but many friends and family believe it was too soon. Born […]

Drema Turpin Minnick, 71, of Radford, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Irene Turpin. Survivors include her husband of 51 […]

Maxine J. Graybeal, 98, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ted Graybeal. Maxine is survived by her children, […]

Michael David Cecil, age 68, formerly of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021, at home in Snowville, Va. (now Hiwassee), with his first wife, Nancy Cecil, […]

Allen Graham Powers, 93, of Pulaski passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Allen was born in Rural Retreat, Va., on October 1, […]