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Paul Daniel (PD) Bostic, Sr., peacefully, at his home in Ripplemead, and in the loving care of his family, departed this life Saturday morning November 4, 2006. Born in Waiteville, […]

Rev. Rupert Quesenberry, 71, of Hiwassee, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Stevens Funeral Chapel, […]

Melvin Morris III, 52, of 4798 Black Hollow Road, Dublin passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006 at his home. Born November 3, 1953 in Newport News, Virginia he was the son […]

Edgar Oakley Graham, 97, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006. He was the son of the late Wister M. and Hattie Lane Graham. He was also preceded in death […]

Lilburn Lesco Furrow, 75, of Christiansburg, was born on March 7, 1931 on the old Mudpike Rd., Lesco went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2006, at the […]

Frances Lea Kelly Akers, age 76 of Dublin passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born January 10, 1930 in Saltville, Virginia, she was the daughter […]

Sarah Enola Shouse Shumaker, age 86 of 209 Jordan Street, Dublin passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Highland Ridge Health & Rehab Center. Born July 12, 1920 in […]

Harry Edward (Eddie) Montgomery, 61, of Narrows, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006. He was born on December 22, 1944 and was the son of Mary Mildred Mundy Montgomery and […]

Corbett Woodie Linkous, 62, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Christiansburg, passed away October 29, 2006. Preceded in death by his son, Glen Corbett Linkous; brother, Marvell Linkous; and sister, Zelma […]

Doris (Dotie) McGhee Bland, 81, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on April 25, 1925 to the late […]

Shannon Lee Wetzel, 31 of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Brenda Duncan Cressell. Survivors include two sisters, Shelia […]

Lucy Mildred Roberts Thurman, 95, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Va. Mrs. Thurman was born April 2, 1911 in Bedford, Va. […]

Margaret Virginia Skaggs, 86, of Dublin, died Wednesday November 1, 2006 in Pulaski Community Hospital after a year struggle of many illnesses. She was born November 26, 1919 in Greenville, […]

Freeda Fogus Monday, age 73, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Henry K. and Madeline B. […]

John William Lawson, born August 7, 1914, passed away peacefully at his home in Radford, Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He was a lifetime resident of Radford. A U.S. Army Veteran, […]

Dinah Lynn Rakes Hancock, age 50 of 4595 Black Hollow Road, Dublin passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born November 22, 1955 in Pulaski, she […]

Carl Gilbert Andrews, age 74 of 1786 Newbern Road, Pulaski passed away Tuesday at the Pulaski Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Roy […]

Willie Arlington Aldridge, 88, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation. […]