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James Sidney Whited, 87, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in Radford surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Hazel […]

Carolyn Sue Howard Wingo, 72, of Blacksburg, passed into Jesus’ waiting arms on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Dorothy Howard, brothers, […]

Darlene Barker Francisco left this life to begin her new life with Christ on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Darlene was born on July 13, 1938, in Indian Valley, Virginia, to […]

Russell Matthew Burleson, 59 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life on December 29, 2023 in his home. Born in Radford, Virginia on June 6, 1964 he was a son of […]

Loretta Kinzer, 77, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Roanoke, Virginia. Loretta was born on July 2, 1946, to Lucille and James Kinzer of […]

Marie Conley Hamilton, 82 of Narrows, VA., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Marie was born on June 6, 1941, up Wolf Creek in Narrows, […]

Eva Mae Hughett Brookman, age 87, of Belspring Road passed away for her Heavenly Home, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home. She was born in Pulaski Co., Virginia […]

John Calvin Sweeney, age 92, of Christiansburg went home to be with his Lord and Savior on, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. He was born in Ellett, […]

Cynthia W. Overton 81 of New Castle, VA passed away after a courageous 22-year battle with cancer. She was a true fighter every step of the way who never met […]

Gary Wayne Lawrence, 52 of Christiansburg passed away on December 27, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his mother Della Rose Bailey; father Henry Isaac Lawrence Jr, and brother […]

Judy Harris Duesberry, 82, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Lake Mary, Florida, at the home of her daughter. She was born November 4, 1941 […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Linda Lou Coulson Bishop, age 80, at her home on Walton Road in Radford, on December […]

William Frank ‘Bill’ Chrisman, age 86, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023. Bill was born April 13, 1937, in Christiansburg. He […]

Dennis Bond, 64 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Lovern Bond; sisters, Cathy Hatcher and Maybell Hatcher; […]

Jacob Wendell Harris, 88, of Meadows of Dan, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Galax. He was born on February 3, 1935 in Floyd County, the seventh child […]

Shirley Lester Bishop, of Riner, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2023 with loved ones by her side. She born on April 26, 1935 and lived a […]

Carol Jeanette Canty, 93, who loved to spend the holidays with her family, willed herself through one more Christmas before passing peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 27. Born in […]

Johnny Eugene Frazier, 76 of Pembroke, VA departed this life December 24, 2023 in his home. Born in Giles County, Virginia on March 21, 1947 he was a son of […]