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The Reverend Charles Edward Twine Jr. “Nicky”, 56, of Dublin, VA passed away on Friday November 10, 2017. He was born to the late Deacon Charles and Clara Mae Twine. […]

On Friday, November 10, 2017, Mary Alderman Peterson, of Pulaski, went to be with our Lord. She was preceded in death by her Husband Robert E. (Bob) Peterson Sr. Mary […]

John Ray Foster, age 48, of Dublin died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father David Foster; his maternal grandparents, Carl and […]

Richard Lewis Johnson, age 92, of Blacksburg, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Blacksburg, VA […]

Alma Elizabeth Blankenship Whitaker, age 71, of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Born in Giles […]

Kenneth Leroy Richards, 54, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, November 09, 2017. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Melinda Richards; two daughters, Christina Richards and Kaula Richards; three grandchildren, […]

Ruth Dunn Kirby, age 95, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Country View Assisted Living in Peterstown, WV. Mrs. Kirby was born June 15, 1922, at Midway, VA, […]

Betty Jo Murphy Stowers, age 83 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born May 8, 1934 in Pulaski she was the daughter of […]

“She was a little all over the place, that was for sure, but the good news is that when she loved, she loved BIG. And if she loved you, you […]

Scott Henry Stanley, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was preceded by his mom, Clara Stanley. Scott is survived by his son, Jeff Stanley; grandchildren, […]

Mildred Irene Scott Hillsman, 97 of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Irene was born on October 26, 1920 and was a daughter […]

Elizabeth “Liz” Garthly, 78, of Willis, Va. passed away at home on Monday November 6, 2017. She is survived by her Husband Bill Garthly, four children, numerous grandchildren and great […]

Deanna Lynn Harrison, age 50 of Pulaski, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her Pulaski residence. She was born on February 6, 1967 in Norton, VA, and was the daughter […]

Gladys Louise Rock, 91, of Mt. Lake Road, Newport, departed this life Wednesday evening November 8, 2017 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Born on March 23, 1926, she […]

Tim “Dr.T” Dye, age 59 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his home. Born October 12, 1958 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Robert […]