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Carolyn Dianne Chaffin Ratcliffe, age 75, formerly of Pulaski, died early Thursday morning, October 31, 2024 at Hospice of Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, […]

Salvatore Anthony Bartorillo, 72, of Draper, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Carmen and Carmelina Forte Bartorillo; his wife, Carol […]

Dorothy Acciai of Blacksburg, VA, passed peacefully on October 26th, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1931. Her parents returned to Western Pennsylvania where […]

Therefore as God’s chosen people,holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 Richard Clore Quesenberry, 95 lived his life as one of God’s […]

(November 24, 1945 – October 26, 2024) Shirley B. Hoffrage passed away on the morning of October 26th, 2024. Shirley, lovingly referred as Precious, is survived by her husband of […]

Mary Anissa Wood, 57 of Shawsville, passed away October 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Andy Wood; aunts, Barbara and Mattie; and uncle, Arthur. Mary […]

James Mason Hazelwood, age 80, of Peterstown, WV, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Born on June 23, 1944, in […]

Clarence Junior Ramsey, who loved the biker life and stood above the best by choosing a 1969 Bonneville chopper to ride, died Saturday night October 26, 2024, at the age […]

William “Wayne” Wirt, 61 of Elliston, passed away peacefully from his life on earth Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was born in Kent County Maryland on June 22, 1963. His […]

Anne King Venturino passed away on October 28, 2024. Anne was born in Pearisburg, Virginia on April 13, 1941 to the late Edward King and Margaret King. She is survived […]

Frank “Buddy” Robinson Jr. went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2024 at English Meadows in Blacksburg, VA at the age of 88, after a long battle with […]

Zeke T. Jarvis, 82 of Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Mammie Jarvis; and sister-in-law, Linda Woods. He […]

Joseph Reece “Joe” Sowers passed peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Portal, Georgia with his daughter by his side. He was born September 12, 1928 in Pilot, […]

Alfred Lee Hughett, 80, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home in Pulaski County surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert […]

Opal Shelor Hylton, 102, of Fairlawn, Va., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born in Floyd County, to the late Harmon Banard Shelor and Beulah Harmon Shelor. She […]

At sunrise on October 25, 2024 our beloved mom, Carol Lee Ricker Beechler, left this world and joined our dad in the kingdom of Heaven. Born on December 21, 1937 […]

Wanda Jo Cordell Kast, a beacon of unwavering faith and a foundation of love for her extensive family, formerly of Giles County, Virginia departed this life to enter the streets […]

Mrs. Melva Jean Keatley Wheeler, 75, of Ballard, West Virginia, died October 24, 2024, after a long illness. She was born September 26, 1949, in Hinton, West Virginia, the daughter […]