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Roger Edward Hedgepeth, 89, of Blacksburg, Virginia, died of natural causes on Tuesday, 12 November 2019. He was born 17 January 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia, second son of Atna and […]

Melvin Emmitt Merrix, 77, of Pembroke, departed this life Saturday evening, November 16, 2019 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. Born in Giles County on April 16, […]

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Yopp; husband, Ed Cornett; […]

Terry Wade Lowery, age 63 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2019. Terry had bravely fought the battle with Parkinson’s since 2004. He was the son of […]

James Oliver Sisson 74 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an adored husband, a beloved father, […]

Patricia Lee Dennis, age 78, of Rich Creek, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born January 27, 1941, in […]

Janice Osborne Snell, 74, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, John George and Eudora Cregger Osborne; her […]

Dr. Chester Larrimore (Larry) Foy, 91, has left his life of service in this earthly home to continue his eternal life of joy with the Father. He died peacefully at […]

Wendell Porterfield, 90 of Newport departed this life suddenly, but peacefully Wednesday evening, November 13, 2019 at the home of his son in Blacksburg, VA. Born in Giles County on […]

After declining health for the past several years, Pearl Wickline Riner Dillion, age 95, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Country View Assisted Living in Peterstown, WV. Pearl […]

James Emory Richardson, 61, born in National City, Calif., and from Pulaski, Va., died peacefully at LewisGale Hospital Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, […]

Stuart Samuel Lowery, age 76, of Christiansburg, formerly of Salem, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his home. He was born in New Castle on January 23, 1943 to the […]

Thomas Vanston O’Neill of Floyd passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and his dogs on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Tom was a Graduate of Virginia Tech, […]

John C. Midkiff, Sr., 71, of Staffordsville, VA, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1948 at Dismal, VA, the son […]

Peggy Hornsby Cirelli, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her home in Radford. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her […]

Juergen Gerlach, Mathematics Professor Emeritus from Radford University, passed away Monday night in his home in Radford. Born July 22, 1950 in Oranienburg, Germany, Juergen came to the U.S. in […]

William Gernon Wall, II, 81, of Radford, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Bill graduated from Radford High School in 1956 and from Virginia Tech in 1959. He retired from […]

Clarence Waskey Jr., 80, of Blacksburg, VA. died Nov. 10, 2019 in Lewis Gale Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on March 24, 1939. He is survived by his […]