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Shelly Denise Stewart, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elliott ‘Jake’ and Betty Ann Stewart. Shelly is survived by […]

Emma Mae (Morris) Fuller, 66, of Pulaski, departed this life on Thursday, September 1, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 14, 1949, in Pulaski. Emma […]

Nellie Duncan Slusser, 100, of Blacksburg, died Monday, September 5, 2016, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. She was born in Blacksburg on February 10, 1916 to the late Winston and Martha […]

Shirley Anne Smith Kennedy, of Dublin, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, James Thomas Kennedy; son, Jeffery Smith (Paula) […]

Mickey Eugene Petty, 65, of Pulaski, died Sunday, September 4, 2016. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Stevens Funeral Chapel with Pastor David […]

Lucy Jane Stephens Sheppard, 76, of Dublin, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. She was a member of French’s Chapel in Dublin and retired from Dublin Garment with 26 years […]

Lois Bane Stoots, age 79, of Parrott, Va., passed away September 3, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Lois Retired from Carilion St. Albans kitchen staff. She was preceded in death […]

David Booth Hartman, Sr., age 96, of Christiansburg, formerly of Hampton died, Saturday, September 3, 2016, at his daughter’s home. He was born in Gibbstown, NJ on November 22, 1919 […]

Wanda B. Dickerson’s earthly journey ended peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 62 years […]

Randy Dewaine Martin, 50, of Narrows, departed this life Saturday morning, September 3, 2016 at his parents home in Ripplemead (Goldbond). Born in Pearisburg on October 28, 1965 he was […]

Roy T. Wood, 83, of Willis, passed away Saturday September 3, 2016. He is survived by sister Shelby Conner, special nephew Mike Conner and several other nieces and nephews, special […]

Ellen Vest Garnand, 70, of Riner, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Coye and Evie Vest. She is survived by her husband, […]

At the peak of dawn Thursday, September 1, 2016, Lucy Virginia Trussell Claxton went to be with her heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and […]

Kathy Marie Whiteman, age 59, of Pulaski, passed away at her home June 28, 2016. Born August 1, 1956 in Staton Island, New York she was the daughter of Donald […]

Linda Pearl Alley, age 67, of Christiansburg died, Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at her home. She was born in Mountain City, TN. on October 16, 1948 to the late William […]

Alice Elizabeth “Lib” Sutton Nye, 89, of Dublin died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center. She was born September 21, 1926 in Belspring to the late Lucy […]

Nathan Allen Wiley received his angel wings on August 29, 2016 and has moved to be with God. This extraordinary young man had a positive impact on countless lives in […]