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Frank Lewis Schwartz, a dedicated oral and facial surgeon who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on May 23, 2024 in Christiansburg. Born on January 9, 1937, Frank […]

Clara Gertrude (Trudy) Slusser Albert was born in Coal Bank Hollow, Blacksburg Va. on October 7, 1930. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juel Albert Sr, of 54 […]

Harry Willis “Chopper” McConnell, Jr., age 77, of Fairlawn, Virginia was surrounded by family members as he departed this earth and entered Heaven’s gates the evening of May 21, 2024. […]

Joseph “Joe” Reed, age 80, of Christiansburg, Va., died May 23, 2024, at his home. Joe was a lifelong auto mechanic, who owned Cambria Auto Repair. He is preceded in […]

Brenda Sue Burke Ratcliffe, age 58 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home. Born May 19, 1966 in Montgomery County, Virginia, she was the daughter of […]

Carol Ogle Lilly, age 81, of Narrows, VA, and Sun City Center, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home in Florida. Born June 4, 1942, in […]

Kirby Cecil Duncan, 88 of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Irene Simpkins Duncan; and parents, James […]

Erma Jean Powers Marshall, 91 of Pulaski passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday May 21, 2024.  Erma Jean was born in Rural Retreat on July 15th, […]

Richard Clare Cole, a beloved music educator, conductor, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 18, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in Elmhurst, IL, on […]

James Edward Davis Sr., age 77 of Pulaski, passed through the Heavenly Gates on Monday May 20th, 2024. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Robert “Red” and Edith […]

Marion (Gail) Connor, age 91 of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on May 18, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Gail was born in Tichnor Arkansas […]

James Francis Henry, 82 of Austinville, Virginia departed this life May 20, 2024 in this home. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 21, 1941 he was a son of the […]

Casey James Reece of Blacksburg, VA died unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was 37. Casey attended Giles high school and grew up in Newport, VA. Upon graduation, he […]

June Dawson, 73, of Manhattan, New York passed away unexpectedly May 15, 2024 in that city. She was born in Galveston, Texas, the daughter of Wilfred Thomas Dawson and Nita […]

Linda Carol Wall Mann, age 77, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born May 14, 1947, in Giles County, VA, […]

Linda Richardson Wilson, age 75, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.J. and Glennis Richardson and […]

Melvin Leon Francisco, 74 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, James & Virginia Francisco; and siblings, Norma Jean Lipscomb, […]

Mary Lee Smith Ramey, age 79 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her home with family. Born August 19, 1944 in Deep Water, New Jersey, she was […]