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Barbara Martin Lloyd, 79, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011. She was born in Montgomery County January 8, 1932, to the late Samuel Wilford and […]

William Junior Bowman, 72, of Check, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brittany Jones; father, Howard Bowman; and brother, Arthur Bowman.

Donald Wayne Trail, 63, of Pulaski, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Stevens Funeral Home […]

Nellie Linkous Taylor, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2011, from the chapel […]

Alvin Randolph Owens, 72, of Stuart, died Friday, May 13, 2011. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Norris Stuart Chapel.

James Nelson Kessinger, 48, of Goldbond, died Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born in Pearisburg on May 23, 1962, a son of James Ronnie “Runt” Kessinger and the late […]

Edna Dehart Harmon, 94, of Floyd, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. Mrs. Harmon was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. She spent much of her time in her gardens and also quilting, canning, and enjoying her time on the farm.

JoAnn Cumbee Harless, 76, of Ripplemead, went to be with the Lord at her home on Friday, May 13, 2011. Mrs. Harless was born on May 20, 1934, in Maybrook, […]

William Clyde (Butch) Dunigan, 54, of Pearisburg, departed this life on Thursday evening, May 12, 2011, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Pearisburg on June 15, 1956, he was […]

David Arnold Atwood, 55, of Pembroke and formerly of Narrows, departed this life on Thursday evening, May 12, 2011, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg after a long illness. […]

Virginia Love Hubbard Whited, 81, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011. She was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church. She was born on May 15, 1929, […]

William Gray “ Bill” Warden, age 73 of 4481 Brookmont Road, Pulaski passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Lewis Gale-Pulaski Hospital. Born November 20, 1937 in Pulaski County, […]

Beulah Victoria (Boots) Stevers, 83, of Pembroke, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, May 11, 2011, at her home. Born in Giles County on December 29, 1927, she was a daughter […]

Ervin Lee Rorrer died in his Floyd home May 11, 2011, with his family present “just as promised.” He would have said he was “alright with the Lord and had […]

Loretta Faye Hodge, 67, of Pearisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident […]

Bessie Odell McMahan, 72, of Blacksburg, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Blacksburg, Va., on August 15, 1938, to […]

Sara Lucas Brown, 80, of Childress, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Sara was born on the family farm on February 15, 1931. She completed her education […]

David Lee Walters, 45, of Willis, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011. After a brilliant life spent inventing, he leaves a legacy that will touch all of mankind.