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Sharon Maxwell Taubman, 78, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home in Pulaski, Va. Sharon was born in Plant City, Fla. In 1942. She was a 6th generation Floridian. She graduated from the University of south Florida with a degree in Biology and later earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. Sharon taught […]

Warren Ronald Clower, 87, of Check, Va, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 28, 2021. He was the beloved son of Orville and Inez Clower and brother to Shelby Kirby who preceded him in death. He was a gifted artist and Craftsman. Warren was admired by his daughter, Melinda Midkiff (Stephen); two grandsons, […]

Jim Allen Owens, 50, of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Owens Sr.; along with his grandparents. Jim is survived by his mother, Purely Owens; 3 brothers, Don Owens Jr., Curtis Owens, Robert Owens; one sister, Linda Huffman; sister in-laws, Delilah Owens, Melissa Owens; […]

Carolyn Brown Young of Blacksburg, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 17, 2021. She was dearly loved by her family and will be truly missed. She was born in Ithaca, N.Y., to the late H. Stillwill Brown and Louise Chadwick Brown. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family […]

John David Smith, Sr., 76, of Radford, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Zula Smith. Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Lydia S. Smith; children and grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. Services will be held at a later date. The […]

Dr. Rube Harrington, Jr., devoted follower of Jesus Christ, accomplished professional, and dedicated family man died on February 26, 2021 in his 89th year. Rube was born on April 27, 1931 to wonderful parents, Susie (Short) and Rube Harrington in Mashulaville, Mississippi. Rube Jr. was the second son of six siblings. The close-knit family moved […]

John “Freddie” Jones 78, of Rich Creek, VA passed away Thursday February 25, 2021 at his home following an extended illness. Born September 18, 1942, in Cumberland, MD., he was the son of the late Jack and Mitzie Southerland Jones. Freddie was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church/First Baptist Church, Rich Creek, VA., and […]

Virginia Rae Phipps Mullins, age 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2021. Virginia was born in 1931 to Alfred Lloyd Phipps and Fannie Mullins Phipps in Clintwood, Virginia, the second of five children. She was married to Troy C. Mullins for over 52 years, and together […]

Martha Mae Sparks Ludden, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 25, 2021. After being diagnosed with bile duct cancer a year ago, she made a valiant effort to fight this disease until just before her death. Martha was born in Columbus, Georgia on June 22, 1943. She was the daughter of Fred Lafayette Sparks, […]

Lois Faye Blankenship Perdue, 69 of Pearisburg, Va went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Lois was born on June 1, 1951 in Pearisburg and was a daughter of the late Cecil Carr Blankenship and Clara Josephine Bouldin Blankenship. Besides her parents, she was […]

George Millard Harvey, Sr., 92, passed away in his home in Radford on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Burwell Harvey, Sr. and Alice Woody Harvey; his brother, Nathaniel Burwell “Nat” Harvey, Jr.; and grandson, Cole Harvey. He was born on May 31, 1928 in Mann, West Virginia, […]

Neva Odell Clark Millirons, 99, of Narrows Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Neva was born on July 30, 1921 in Bland County, Va and was a daughter of the late Dotson Edgar Clark and Bessie Clara Bivens Clark. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her […]

Howard Pyles Jr. (Gomer), beloved friend and companion of Nancy Matuszczyk; her daughter Stephanie; and his kitty cat Molly went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2021 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. He was born July 16, 1948 in Pearisburg, VA. He graduated from Giles High School and retired from Celanese […]

Sylvia Pratt Gunter of Christiansburg, VA passed from this earth and joined the Lord on February 24, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Paul Linwood Gunter; and their daughter, Rhonda Lynn Gunter. After retirement, Sylvia and Paul enjoyed travelling to experience all 50 of the states. She was passionate about […]

Patrick Lovern, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Foster Lovern and an infant son Patrick lee Lovern, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Ann Hinkley Lovern; his wife, Amanda Wilson Lovern; his brother, Matthew Lovern; his sister, Brittany Cupp; […]

Judy Ratcliffe Harrell, 70, of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Judy was born on April 19, 1950 in Pearisburg and was a daughter of the late Claude Ratcliffe and Myrtle Hankins Ratcliffe Jackson. Judy was a 1969 graduate of Giles High School. […]

Eva June Vanaernam Flores, age 76 of Pulaski passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Salem. Born August 13, 1944 in Lowville, NY she was the daughter of the late Aubery Vanaernam & Ethel Fruin Vanaernam. Many of her brothers and sister also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Son […]

Carl Chester Woodyard, Sr., 95, of Dublin, VA passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home. He was born May 8, 1925 at White Gate, Virginia, the son of the late Albert Sidney & Rhoda Meadows White Woodyard. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army. He was a hard […]