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Sharron Smith Spence was born and raised in Vienna, Virginia to Louise (Reese) and F. Glenn Smith who have pre-deceased her. She was a beloved sister to Gary Smith who also pre-deceased her. Sharron took personal care of her parents and her brother in their final days, a wonderful testament to who she was. Sharron […]

Robert Wayne Saubert, 73, of Radford, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Lura Alice was born on January 14, 1934 in Cedar Bluff, Va. She was the youngest child of the late Stuart Allen Beavers, Sr. and Nancy Lake Repass Beavers. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Katherine Beavers and her brother Stuart Allen (Bus) Beavers, Jr. Lura Alice is survived by her […]

Alfonso Twine and Julia Marrs Twine united in marriage on August 27, 1988. They shared a life of love, laughs and were truly soul mates. Julia has many great and loving memories to get her through the tough days ahead. They were blessed to be able to adopt their nephew, Jedidiah (Jett), who they love […]

William Daniel “Danny” Ratcliffe, of Radford, Virginia, born August 18, 1956, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the age of 64. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica and Heather; a son, Adam; 14 grandchildren and a great granddaughter; his mother, Elizabeth Ferrell Ratcliffe; sisters, Pauline Worrell, Rose Stump, and Ramona Mobarak; and many […]

Charles Vernon Asbury, age 81, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Rich Creek, VA. Born July 4, 1938, in Rift, WV, he was the son of the late William Charles and Kathrine Rowe Asbury. Charles was a member of the Appalachian Christian Center, the WV Appaloosa Association, […]

Thomas Alan Alexander, age 62, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home on Powell Mountain Road. Born December 9, 1958, in Staunton, VA, he was the son Charles Arless “Obbie” Alexander of Peterstown, WV, and the late Susie Ellen Terry Alexander. Thomas was a member of the Community Family Worship Center in […]

Michael Scott Comer, 47, of Richmond, Va., passed away on March 6, 2021. Born May 18, 1973 to Jerry and Carolyn Buckner Comer, Michael’s creative talents led him to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. He became a longtime resident of Richmond, Va., where he developed a passion for and career in the city’s restaurant industry. With […]

Michael Wayne Blackwell, age 48 of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1972 in Baltimore, MD, and is the son of Peggy Kanode Beckner and the late Richard Virgil Blackwell, Sr. He is survived by his wife: Lisa Criner Blackwell of Pulaski: his mother; Peggy Kanode […]

Robert “Bob” Hall Cruise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 9, 2021. Bob was born on March 12, 1931 in Staunton, Virginia to Guy and Stella Cruise. Bob grew up in Pulaski, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He […]

Richard David Giles, 53, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home in Parrott. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Anderson of Roanoke; son, Joel Giles of Pulaski; 2 granddaughters; brothers, John Harris and James Harris both of Parrott; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Doug Hardymon of Radford; and many other relatives and […]

Gloria Jean Smith, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles T. McDaniel; and sisters, Brenda Sue Croy and Clydia McDaniel. She was a selfless, loving and dedicated daughter, wife, mother and friend who found joy in helping others. She grew up in Radford and […]

Catherine Mary Hodell Dennison died on Friday, March 5 in Blacksburg, VA. Cathee was born in Brownsville, Texas on October 16, 1944. Her father was a Navy aviator and her mother was a Navy nurse. During the war, she was raised by her grandparents, Mommo and Poppo, whom she loved deeply. She was educated in […]

Mary Ann Bird, age 81, of Christiansburg died, Monday, March 8, 2021, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. She was born in Craig County, Va. on August 31, 1939 to the late Granville and Viola Blankenship Adams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Jack Bird, two brothers, Radford Adams and Paul Adams, sister, […]

Opal Arkansas Alley (Moomaw) age 88, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Richfield Retirement Center, Salem, Va. She was a longtime employee at Econo Lodge until she retired in 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Boots) Alley, sons, Kenney Lee Younce, Monroe Younce, daughters, Libby, of Fla., Christine […]

Lloyd Allen Moore, Sr. (Bobby), age 83, of Christiansburg, died, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Catawba, VA on December 9, 1937 to the late John Ulysses and Olivia B. Moore. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Martha Moore Howard; mother of his […]

Claudine Vest Haynes, 87 of Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She is preceded in death by her brothers & sisters-in-law, Harless & Ruby Vest, Alton & Christine Vest, and Freddie & Shelby Vest. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Don L. Haynes; son & daughter-in-law, Anthony & Jessica […]

Juanita Gray Bowles Wheeler, 80 of Narrows, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Giles County on August 9, 1940 to the late Walter Clarence and Nina Runions Bowles. Mrs. Wheeler is also preceded in death by her brothers, J.D. Bowles and Marvin Bowles. Juanita loved […]