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James Edward Chapman, 92, born September 7, 1920 and departed this life May 9, 2013 at his home in Pembroke, Virginia. Deacon Chapman was a longstanding, faithful member of the […]

Elmer Jean Boyd, 74, of Hiwassee, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Graveside Service at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at SW Virginia Veteran’s Cemetery, Dublin. Arrangements […]

Roma Lee Bain, of Christiansburg, died May 8, 2013. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, in the Shepherd Family Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, […]

Hilda Testerman, 82, formerly of Independence, Va., and Augusta, W.Va., died Monday, May 6, 2013. Graveside Service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013, Grubbs Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by […]

Dale R. Hall, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Shrader Hall; daughters, Danielle Hall, Victoria Hall, and Robin […]

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” ~ Romans 8:28 Dr. Wayne […]

Kristin Lynn (McDonald) Ekey, of Blacksburg, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the age of 31. Kristi was born in Casper, Wyoming on September 20, 1981. […]

The Reverend Melvin J. Carter, 74, of Dublin, answered God’s call to “come up hither” on Monday morning, May 6, 2013. He was born on July 22, 1938. Left to […]

“God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be. So He wrapped His arms around you and whispered, come to me”. Joyce Ann Cottle Lambert, 73, of […]

Irene Wilson Rash, age 80 of Pulaski, died Monday May 6, 2013 at her residence. She was born on January 14, 1933 in Russell Co., and was the daughter of […]

Wayne Edward Phillips, 71, of Willis, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Monday, May 6, 2013. He was an avid builder, woodworker, and owner of Phillips Brothers Builders, […]

John Raymond Howell, 77, of Blacksburg, an educator, musician, entertainer, husband, and father, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013. Born April 17, 1936, in Everett, Wash. to the late […]

Mary Carrie Maxey Dunn, 77, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her mother, […]