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Cora Kathleen (Ballard) Simpkins, of Blacksburg, passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 96. She was born to Roland Ballard and Mabel (Copeland) Ballard on November 26, […]

Charlotte Marye, a beloved wife, mother, and pillar of strength, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, at 1:15 AM on March 10, 2024. She was […]

Donald Blair Yon, the infant son of Christopher and April Yon was delivered to them on March 12, 2024 at 12:14 am and whose spirit was delivered to the next […]

Sidney “Darryl” Wills, age 79, of Peterstown, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Born August 16, 1944, in Giles County, Virginia, he was the son of the […]

Frances Moore Turman Ratliff, 91, of Floyd, Passed away on March 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Ray Turman, husband, Clem Ratliff Jr. parents, Jimmy […]

Graham Virgil Hall, 82, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 11, 2024. He was born in Oreton, VA on April 3, […]

John Harvey “Harv” Givens, III, 66 of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2024, at his home. Harv was born on June 13, 1957, […]

Mary Joan Meadows Aistrop, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at her home in Pembroke, Virginia. Born on May 30, 1931, in Giles County, Virginia, Mary’s […]

Thomas Arthur Akers, 52, of Pembroke, VA, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2024, in Pearisburg, VA and was a son of the late Larry Arthur Akers […]

Debra Altizer Quesenberry, 70, of Fairlawn, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was a legal secretary with Turk and Turk Law Offices and a member of New River Fellowship. […]

Bennie “Ben” Leon Agnew February 20, 1948 – March 11, 2024 Bennie leaves behind his wife, Carolyn; daughter Sarah Agnew Cochrane, son-in-law John, and a beautiful granddaughter Hannah Cochrane; brother […]

Robin Elizabeth Reynolds, 59, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 11, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1964, to […]

Liza Jane Bell, age 65 of Radford passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born April 30, 1958 in Cleveland, Tennessee she was the daughter of […]

Monica Wynn Carden, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024. She was an employee at New River Community College with almost 44 years of service. She was preceded […]

Justine Cochran Shepheard, 97, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was a longtime member of Bains Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from AT&T. She was […]

David A Herzig, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in the Westview Cemetery.

Dr. Roswell “Ros” David Cox (79) of Berea, Kentucky, was born April 2, 1944, to Paul and Effie (Akers) Cox in Roswell, New Mexico. Dr. Cox passed away at home […]

Steven “Steve” Boyd Edwards, age 57 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born November 15, 1966 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Elmer Curtis Edwards […]