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James Thomas Cromer Jr. (January 13, 1963 – January 29, 2026) passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior after a courageous and prolonged battle with cancer at his […]

Cecil Jesse Ravan “C.J.” 89 of Copper Hill passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born September 9, 1936, in Inman, SC to the late Monroe and Annie Mae […]

Rosa Louise Potter Groot, 97, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1928, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to the late William and Pairilee […]

James Robert “Jim” Wikle, 91 of Rock Camp, WV passed away on January 31 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. He was born on March 13, 1934 in […]

Doris Rupe, born August 30, 1942, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 83. Doris lived a life marked by strength, quiet resilience, and care for those […]

Randall Keith Fagg, 75, was called home on January 27, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on March 27, 1950, in Pulaski, Virginia, Randall lived an audacious life filled with daring and adventure. […]

Ronald Lynn “JR” Link, 61, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2026, with his wife, son, and daughter by his side. Born on November […]

Aubry Lester Kirk, 77, of Pearisburg, VA passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1948 in Staffordsville, VA, the son of […]

Nancy Ellen Shappell, age 70 of Pearisburg passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. Born June 4, 1955 in Delaware, she was the […]

Harold Winston Thornton, Sr. age 81 of Radford passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born May 10, 1944 in Pulaski County, he was the son of […]

Hilda Marie Rorrer Crigger (85) of Dublin, entered her heavenly home on February 2, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Ray […]

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is […]

Norma Jean Wray Poff, 85, of Radford, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Helen Wray; husband, Ray Thomas Poff; son, […]

David Cockram, age 64, of Floyd County, passed away on January 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet dedication to his family and work. David was […]

Robert Wesley Spence, age 64, born on February 24, 1961, passed away on January 30, 2026. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Melissa Waters Spence; his […]

Christine Gilmer Woolwine 79, of Christiansburg Va passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, surrounded by her niece and husband Doug, and a very special nurse by her side. Christine […]

Jeffrey French Crockett, 63 years old of Blacksburg, Virginia and formerly of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life February 1, 2026 in the care of the Sheila Strauss Hospice House in […]

Barbara Ellen Light, 60, of Salem passed away on January 28, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy & Melva Sutphin; brother, Jeff Sutphin. Barbara is survived […]