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Evelyn Vest King 91, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, June 08, 2018. She was born November, 26 1926 in Floyd County Va. to the late Brethard William and Susie Ann […]

Bobby Newton Perdue, 74, of Wolf Street, Narrows, departed this life Wednesday evening, June 6, 2018 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Narrows on October 16, 1943, […]

Patricia Gail Blevins, 69, of Elliston, Va., peacefully completed her earthly journey and joyfully went home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Pat was a beacon of love and hope to […]

Helen Penelope Gleeson, 71, died of natural causes on June 1st. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, the daughter of a Navy pilot, Penelope moved frequently as a child until her family […]

Cathern Musselman King, 83, of Check, Va. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Mesothelioma. She was […]

Benny Lee Lester, 77 of Floyd, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Essie Weeks Lester; brother’s Billy […]

Donald Ray Pitts, Jr., age 48 of Dublin passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. Born February 19, 1970 in Forsythe County, North Carolina he was the son of Sandra McHone […]

Ruth Maxine Hollingsworth Bishop, born June 21, 1934 in Pulaski County, Virginia went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018. She was the daughter of Norman C. Hollingsworth […]

It is with a broken heart that I announce the passing of Jeffery Todd Arnold, age 53. Born Nov. 25th 1964 in Erwin TN. The youngest of 5 brothers, Todd […]

Ted James Johnson, Jr., 68, passed away at his home on June 5, 2018. Teddy was born December 19, 1949 and was the son of the late Ted James Johnson, […]

James Benjamin “J.B.” Buckland died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Rich Creek, Virginia, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. He was born on August 8, 1945, in Pearisburg, Virginia, […]

Michael Jason Johnston, 35, of Pembroke, departed this life Tuesday morning, June 5, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born in Montgomery County on Dec […]

Michael Alexander Bower, three-week old son of Brooke McNeer and Nicholas Bower of Blacksburg departed this life June 4, 2018 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. He is also […]

Edward Duncan, 74 of Radford, VA, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Duncan and Gracie L. Duncan; and son, […]

William “Leon” DeHart, 86, of Roanoke formerly of Floyd passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was a long time member of Grace Church, where he served as Deacon […]

Carolyn Owens Clayton, age 78, of Blacksburg was carried away Sunday, June 3, 2018 on a warm summer breeze to her beloved mountains to reunite in spirit with her parents […]

Gregory Todd Gillispie, 50, of Pembroke, departed this life Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home on Big Branch Hollow. He was born in Pearisburg on April 6, 1968, and […]

Garry Calvin Loan, 72, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home in Radford. He was an army veteran and worked as a mechanic for Reliable Sales. He was […]