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Carol Ann (John) Whitaker, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Christiansburg, Virginia. Carol was born in Weaubleau, Missouri but raised […]

Peter Seidemann, 95, was born on August 24, 1930 in Hamburg, Germany to Albert and Anna Seidemann. He was the second born of three children. His early years were difficult […]

Betty Sue Lester Johnson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Bluestone Health and Rehabilitation in Bluefield, WV. Born January 7, 1945, in Bozoo, WV, she was […]

Byron Lynn Brown, Age 65 of Nashport, Ohio, recently residing in Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born February 19, 1960 in Charleston, WV, he was […]

Vera Sue Anderson Jones, a cherished matriarch, and a beacon of faith and love in her community, formerly of Pembroke, VA passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in the […]

Virginia Ellen Thomas Fizer, 78, of Pulaski passed away August 17, 2025 in the presence of her family after a short and very-brave battle with Cancer. “Ginny” was born and […]

Edna Ann Shelor Williams died August 11, 2025 at the age of 94 at her home in Roanoke, VA. She was born May 31,1931 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, […]

Shelia Rebecca Finley, affectionately known as “Cissy,” gained her wings on August 15, 2025, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Much like the Leo sign Shelia Finley was […]

David Lee Patterson, a devoted husband, loving father, and a dear member of the Pulaski community, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born in Pulaski, VA, on July 2, 1952, […]

November 18, 1933 – August 15, 2025 He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best! It is […]

Corey Jackson Thompson, 39, left this world too soon on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief and hard-fought battle with cancer. Corey was born […]

Harry Ellington McCoy IV (July 5, 1987 – August 23, 2025) Harry E. McCoy IV, better known as Bo by all who knew and loved him, passed away at his […]

Betty Sue Basham (Beasley), 87, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born on March 14, 1938, in Radford, Virginia, she lived a vibrant and meaningful life […]

Alva Johnston Lucas, 100, of Blacksburg and formerly Newport, Virginia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. Alva was born in Trigg, Virginia on February 21, […]

With no more pain or suffering, Robin Ann Upchurch went to be with her lord and savior. She is survived by her loving husband Eddie (Aloha Eddie), her soul mate, […]

Margaret Ann Spangler, born October 20, 1935, in Floyd Virginia, was peacefully sent home to her Heavenly Father, August 26,2025. Margaret is survived by her three children Roger( Jack), Gennell […]

David Levi May, 58 of Pulaski, VA departed this life August 22, 2025 in the care of Good Samaritan Hospice House. Born July 13, 1970 he was a son of […]

Bobby Eugene Woolridge, 89, of Pageton, WV, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bobby was happily married to […]