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Edward Wallace Arnold, age 71 of Chambersburg, Pa. and formerly of Dubin, Virginia born August 5, 1948 in Pulaski, Virginia passed away Friday April 17, 2020 after a short illness […]

Glenna Gail Frazier Smith, 71 of Jonesville, NC, formerly of Pearisburg, went to be with the Lord at her home on Friday, April 17, 2020. Glenna was born in Pearisburg […]

Alice Rutherford, 81, of Riner, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie ‘C.E.’ Rutherford; and son, Joey Rutherford. Alice is survived by […]

On April 19, 2020, Velma “Jean” Britt Earles, age 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this temporary world for her eternal home in Heaven. Jean was born in Cambria, Virginia, on […]

Howard S. Raines, age 91, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Springfield Center in Lindside, WV. Born December 15, 1928, in Zenith, WV, he was the son […]

Harvey Leon (Pete) Lucas, 82 of Rich Creek, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. Harvey […]

Juanita Poff Conner, 94 of Copper Hill, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleophas Conner; and parents, William Vance & Paradine […]

Walter James Simmons, of Riner, age 89, left his earthly body on Saturday, April 18 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born to Lertie and Minnie Simmons on March 17, […]

James Abner Gaines was laid to rest in a natural home burial at sunset on April 15, 2020, beside his beloved wife, Elaine. Jim Gaines: Husband to one. Father to […]

Jane Reynolds Dalton, 62 of Staffordsville, went to be in her brand new home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Jane was born on […]

Tracy Ann D’Souza, 39, of Christiansburg, Virginia, beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, unexpectedly left this world on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia to […]

Tierra “T.T.” Nichole Smith departed this life to join her beloved Granny Smith in Heaven on April 17th, 2020. Tierra was born on June 10, 1990 to Marla Smith and […]

Shirley Lee Palmer of the Union Valley section of Riner left her Earthly home for her Heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born April 29, 1948 to […]

Annie Howard Caldwell (82) and Samuel Richard Caldwell (91) went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2020, due to health complications. They were preceded in death by […]

John E. Nance, age 70, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at his home in Ballard, WV. Born March 28, 1950, in Pearisburg, VA, he was the son of the […]