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Sandra Kay Taylor, affectionately known as Sandy to her friends and loved ones, of the Clendennin Community in Narrows, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, in Christiansburg, VA, […]

Debra “Debbie” Sue Harless, 68, passed on January 5th peacefully at home after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Debbie was preceded in death by her son Matt Harless and […]

Harriet Elizabeth Albert, 78, of Blacksburg went to see the Father of Heaven on January 7, 2025. She was surrounded by her family until her last moments. Harriet was born […]

Josephine Helen Bain, 82 of Check, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Francis Bain, Jr.; and […]

Elmo Dwayne Dunbar, 66, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo Seth and Monnie Workman Dunbar; his loving wife of 45 […]

John Philip Burkett, born on June 5, 1952, in Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. John dedicated much of his career to teaching Machine Technology as an […]

Elizabeth Rebecca Eanes Yearout (86) of Radford went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on January 6, 2025. Elizabeth, who had the nickname “Pat,” was an asset to […]

Russell Wayne Caldwell, age 54, of Covington, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at his residence. Russell was born February 25, 1970, in Radford, a son of the late William Davis Caldwell […]

Samuel Henderson Caldwell, 69, peacefully stepped into the gates of Glory on January 5th, 2025 after a long hard fight with Parkinson’s disease. He was the first born to Samuel […]

Belva Goad Pauley, 89, of Christiansburg and formally of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman Pauley; […]

Phyllis “Phyl” Gardner Schmidt, 87, most recently of Simpsonville, SC passed away on December 16, 2024, of natural causes. She is survived by her four children and spouses, 12 grandchildren, […]

Lorraine Audrey Richards, born on July 3, 1937, in Clinton, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in the humble kitchen of a […]

Danny Lee Hypes, age 67, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 29, 1957, in Belspring, Va. to Dorothy and Frank Hypes. Danny is […]

Shelli Denise Gerhart, 57, passed away on January 2, 2025, at her home in Dublin, Virginia, surrounded by her family, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Shelli was an […]

John Ashby Hoffman Sr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, just shy of his 92nd birthday. He was the beloved son […]

Donna Ruth Smith Reategui, 65, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025. Donna was born on September 29, 1959 in Leaksville, NC to Robert […]

Sylvia Lorraine Perkins, age 92, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Giles Memorial Hospital. She was born June 2, 1932, in Pearisburg, VA, the daughter of the late Edward […]

Kimberly Ann Walters Kelly, age 66 of Dublin passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her home. Born October 23, 1958 in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the daughter of the […]