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Ethan Malachi Jones, infant child of Gary Wayne and Whitney Proffit Schiffman Jones, went to rest in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Along with his […]

Kenneth Luther Scarborough, Jr., 43, of Willis, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007. Survivors include daughter, Lee Ann Scarborough, Willis; son, Austin Scarborough, Willis; fianc?e, Karen Dickerson, Willis; mother, Stella […]

Ruby Cupp Linkous, 75, of Blacksburg, went to heaven to meet Jesus on Sunday morning, March 4, 2007. She was loved and cherished by many. She was preceded in death […]

Patty Sutphin Gibbs, 66, of Christiansburg, ascended to Heaven after a long illness on Sunday, March 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Hallie Sutphin and […]

Freda Phillips Bishop, 90, of Indian Valley, passed away Sunday March 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Bishop and daughter, Esther Irene Bishop. Survivors […]

Frank C. Young, Sr., 81, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 1, 2007. He was born December 24, 1925 in Floyd County to the late Artis L. and Sallie Mae Turner […]

Drema Ann Reynolds, 53, of Pembroke departed this life Friday evening March 2, 2007 in the care of Beulah House in Dublin after a long illness. Born in Giles County on […]

Blake Edward Fought, 19, of Blacksburg, Virginia, ascended to the glory of Heaven on March 2, 2007 after sudden complications due to illness. He is survived by his parents, Amy […]

John Robert (Bobby) Windle, Jr., 74, of Draper, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007. Graveside services, 2 p.m., Sunday, March 4, 2007 from Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Stevens […]

Grace Smith Warren, 88, of Narrows passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at her home. She was born in Monroe County, West Virginia on August 16, 1918 and was the […]

Henry Martin Underwood, 94, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday from the Memorial Baptist Church, Pulaski. Visitation Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at […]

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) After a courageous and lifelong fight with medical problems, Ronald George […]

Mrs. Mabel Saunders Lester, 91, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2007. She was born November 12, 1915 in Indian Valley, the eldest daughter of the late James […]

Ella Marie Jones, 79, of Floyd, died Wednesday, February 28, 2007. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and John Robertson, Pilot, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Nelson […]

June 25, 1921 – February 27, 2007 Sylvia Harris, a longtime employee of the Blue Ridge Overall Factory and the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans. Sylvia was the sister […]