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Michael “Mike” Ray Whitlow, of Oakvale, West Virginia, departed this world to begin his new life on the evening Friday, October 20th, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer […]

Bob “Zipper” Bishop, 78, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. He retired from L.H. Corp as a machinist. Zipper was preceded in death by his parents, Waddie Bishop […]

Rebecca H. Richardson, 77 of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Richardson; and her parents, Charles “Doc” & […]

Travis Clarke Simpkins, age 77, of Radford went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2023. He was a lifetime member at the Riner Volunteer Fire Department (42 years), […]

Tallulah Eliorah Harris was born July 19th, 2023, suddenly passed away on Saturday October 14, 2023. We called her Tallie. She was a sweet, happy baby who brought so much […]

Ann Trout Gore passed away September 29, 2023, at HarborChase in Rock Hill after extended illness. Ann was born October 4th, 1942, to the late Wilson Donald Trout & Jeanne […]

Claude Wayne Haley (CW), 73, of Christiansburg, VA went to heaven on October 17, 2023. He was born May 25, 1950, in Christiansburg, VA to the late Claude E. and […]

Michael Gene Smith, age 63, of Rustburg died, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at his home. He is survived by his sister, Myrtle Yvonne Shaver; brother, James A. Smith; nieces, Deborah […]

Herbert Bently Simpkins, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. Herbert was loved by his family and many friends. His life reflected his […]

Douglas Wayne Proffit, age 81 of Shawsville passed away on October 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William Proffit and Louise Nolley Proffit; brothers, Philip […]

Lacy Edward Talbert, Jr., 54 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life October 17, 2023 at his home. Born May 9, 1969 he was a son of the late Lacy “Buck” […]

Frank Danny Corbin, “Pappy” age 87 and most recently of Westerville, Ohio passed from this life on Friday morning October 6, 2023. Frank was the son of the late James […]

Michael A. Hight, 63, of Pulaski, passed away October 17, 2023. He was the son of the late Marvin C. Hight Sr. and Lortta W. Hight. He was also predeceased […]

Clyde “Buddy” Smith Quesenberry Jr., 86, of Draper, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1937, to the late Nannie Alverta Windle Quesenberry and […]

On Saturday, October 14th, Eric Taylor Gregory, 67, finished his battle with colon cancer. He moved to palliative care on Friday and passed peacefully the next morning holding his wife’s […]

Margaret Rose Clark Patton, age 80 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. Born July 20, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland she […]

Jean Darby of Blacksburg, VA, formerly of Fairfax, VA, passed away peacefully October 14, 2023. Jean was born and grew up in Uvalde, TX. She married Gerald M. Darby in […]

Louise Duncan Quesenberry, 84, of Salem, died, Monday, October 16, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on February 05, 1939, to the late Charlie […]