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Vonnie Rakes Link, 93, of Narrows, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Ross Rakes, and by her second […]

Edith Evelyn Layman, 92, of Willis, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse H. Layman. She is survived by her sons and […]

Thelma Dowdy Hutchison, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Haven Hutchison. She is survived by her brother, […]

Beverly May Arnold Hurst, 89, of Blacksburg, departed this life on August 11, 2011. A beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and true friend to many, Beverly died at home with […]

Paul Nathaniel Helms, 83, was taken to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Helms, and daughter, […]

William Edward Dalton, 68, of Dublin, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 at Lewis Gale-Pulaski Hospital. Born December 16, 1942 in Giles County, he was the son of the late […]

Phyllis Ann Cox, 64 of Indian Valley, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Survived by Husband Lacie A. Cox, Children; Norman A. Cox, […]

Mary Madeline Chinault, age 83 of Dublin passed away Saturday-August 13, 2011 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born August 29, 1927 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late […]

Mr. Gray Dean Bowman, age 74 of Ararat, VA, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bowman was born in Patrick County, […]

James Wesley Altizer, 61, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his home in Christiansburg surrounded by his family. He was a member of Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. He […]

Lillie Farmer Webb Nester, 79, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. She was a retired nursing assistant. She was preceded in death by […]

SFC Bobby James Dobbins, Retired US Army, 71, of Radford, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Salem. He was retired from the U. S. Army […]

Lula Broyles Williams, 91, of Radford, departed this life on Thursday, August 11, 2011. She was predeceased by her mother, Stella Davis and her only son, Bill Broyles. She is […]

John Anthony Rohr, 77, of Blacksburg, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Rohr; and sons, Paul Rohr and […]

Howard Carlton Jenkins, 57, of Pulaski, departed this life on August 9, 2011, after a short illness. He was born May 8, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. He was educated […]

Displaying the depth of character and strength of spirit for which she was known throughout her life, Linda Chambers Davis, of Blacksburg, died with courage and dignity in the early […]