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Charles E. Allen, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2024. The funeral service will be held on June 29, 2024, at Randolph Ave. Methodist Church, Pulaski, Va. We invite you […]

James “Jim” Phillip Slusher, Sr., 76, of Radford, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was a Class of ’65 graduate of […]

Karen Jan Patton Hawks of Dublin, VA, went Home to be with her Savior on June 22, 2024, at the age of 67. She was a loving wife, mother, and […]

Mary Chapman Moore Gearheart, 79, of Radford, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was retired from 35 years of service with Virginia Tech and Radford University, and was a […]

Donald “Bub” Eugene Akers, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Bub was an auto mechanic for over 50 years and had owned his own shop at […]

Rev. Edward L. Smith, age 98, of Dublin, died Wednesday afternoon, June 19, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. […]

Marvin Ray Caldwell, 74, of Riner passed away on June 21, 2024. He was employed for several years at Federal Mogul. He also was owner-operator of Caldwell Paving Company. Marvin […]

A native of Christiansburg, Virginia, Wayne Edward Akers; born October 31, 1960, peacefully left this world on June 21, 2024, at the age of 63. Wayne was preceded in death […]

Sharon Dalton Rose, 77 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her son, David Rose; parents, Victor & Ivory Dalton; and brother, […]

Shirley Collins Martin, 88, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on February 27th, 1936 to Frank and Florence Collins. Shirley was […]

Robert Clayton “Rocky” Anderson, age 40 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Born October 11, 1983 in Pulaski, he was the son of Robert Lee Anderson & Barbara […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Anna Mitchell announces her passing at the age of 92. Anna was born in Grafton, WV, and grew up in Philippi, […]

Tommy Edward White III, 48 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life June 11, 2024 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center-Salem. Born in West Virginia on August 18, 1975 […]

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Lindsey Marie Seymour, who left this world far too soon on June 18, 2024, at the age of 31. […]

Kenneth Sidney Blair, age 77 of Hiwassee passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 7, 1947 in Pulaski he was the son of the […]

Tammy Renee Dingus Brown, 50, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Lee Dingus; and brother, Michael Dingus. Survivors include […]

Robert Lee (Bobby) Turman passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford. He was born on July 8, 1938, in Pulaski and was the son […]

Over the past decades, VT football fans heard the chant, “Hit Somebody.” They knew Ed was there cheering on the Hokies to victory. Nothing made him happier, especially when the […]