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Robert J. Styne, 93 of Riner, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He graduated from Buchanan High School and Virginia Tech. He worked at Hercules and was a farmer. He was on the Board of Directors at First National Bank and served as a Deacon and Elder at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. He was a part […]

Daniel Lee Hopkins (Danny), 74, of Blacksburg, VA passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Martz and father, John Henry Hopkins. He is survived by his longtime companion, Margaret (Jean) Horton; sons and daughter in law, Tony and Joyce Hopkins, Rodney and Laura Southern; daughter, Celeste […]

Robert Sherwood Wright, 63, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, after a short but fierce battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Sherwood was born on January 7th, 1958 to Barbara (Smith) and Ronald Wright. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wright; his mother, Barbara Smith; and […]

Kathy Jeanine East Christian, age 65 of Draper passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home. Born September 16, 1955 in Wytheville, she was the daughter of the late Junius Charlie East & Faye Cox East. Her sister, Sharon Lynn, special pet, “poochie and special aunt, Mary Chinault also preceded her in death. She […]

Dr. Robert William Dellers of Blacksburg, Virginia died on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the age of 91 years, 11 months and one day. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth A. Dellers of Nazareth, Pa., Stephen R. Dellers of Gambrills, Md., Linda D. Dahl […]

John “Jimmy” Lester Phipps, 56 of Narrows, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. John was born on August 10, 1964 in Ahoskie, NC and was a son of the late John Howard Phipps, Sr. and Emma Jean Flanagan Phipps. Jimmy attended Murfreesboro High School […]

Mitchell Dale Akers, Sr., age 64 of Pulaski passed away Saturday – March 6, 2021 at the UVA Medical Center. Born October 16, 1956 he was the son of the late Harvey Andrew Akers, Jr. & Fairy Frances Reed Akers. He is survived by his Wife of 32 years – Leissa Ridpath Akers – Pulaski […]

Magdalene Dowdy Harris, age 86, of Christiansburg died, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born in Montgomery Co., Va. on August 29, 1934 to the late Sidney Aurthor and Mildred Linkous Dowdy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carless Harris, two sons, Larry Wayne Harris, Richard Allen Harris, three brothers, five sisters. She […]

William Ernest Adams, 61, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was a welder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Gayle Adams; his parents, Donald and Ruth Adams; and son, John Adams. Survivors include his son, Sam Adams and April Largen; his brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Leslie Adams; and […]

Jimmy Ray Smith, 74, of Riner, VA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County VA ton December 1, 1946 to the late Alfred V. and Anniebell Eanes Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Hall. Jimmy attended Alleghany District High School, and served in the […]

Joe Nelson Shanks, Sr. of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Joe was born on July 31, 1939 in Buena Vista, VA and was a son of late Charles Ellis Shanks and Mary Rowsey Shanks. Joe was the proud owner of the G […]

Sgt. First Class, Benjamin “Ben” Lee Battle of Elliston passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Sgt. Battle retired from the US Army 82nd Airborne in Fort Bragg after over twenty years of service. He loved the US military and everyone who knew him heard him speak of his pride and patriotism regarding our nation’s […]

Esther Viola Robinson Leamnson, age 99 of Dublin, peacefully went to her heavenly home, Friday morning, March 5, 2021 at her son’s residence in Roanoke. She was born on November 10, 1921 in Johnson County, Indiana, and was the daughter of the late Beulah Homer Robinson and Ocie Robinson. She was a long-time member of […]

Joseph Wayne Morris, age 61 of Dublin passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. Born September 2, 1959 in Radford, he was the son of the late Barbara Miles Rife. Due to his health issues, he had remarkable strength, character and courage. He is survived by his Son-Josh Morris – Dublin Granddaughter-Lydia Morris – Dublin Two […]

Edward Lee Pratt, 48 of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Edward loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his kids. He was a gun collector and loved old cars, including his 1964 Nova. He was devoted to and loved his job […]

Donald E Boysaw was born March 14, 1971 in Roanoke, VA. He was raised on Baskerville Street in Dublin, VA. After finishing school, he joined the Army where he was an expert Marksman with an M-16 rifle. He was honorably discharged in 1998. He then returned back to Dublin where he loved to cook, fish […]

Ronnie Eugene McClaugherty, 73, of Hurricane went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. He was born February 9, 1948 in Pearisburg, VA a son of the late Albert Eugene McClaugherty and Edna Virginia Hodge McClaugherty James. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Obie […]

William Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Hawkins, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 21, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1933 in Christiansburg, VA, the son of the late Andrew and Eleanor Dixon Hawkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Joe Hawkins; and brother, Joseph A. Hawkins. […]