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Helen Armstrong Jimenez of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Julio […]

Lois Marie Lester Roop of Alum Ridge, Floyd County passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2025. Lois was born August 26, 1937 to the late Paul G. and […]

Andrew Johnston Porter, age 80 of Christiansburg passed away on November 17, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Porter; brother, “Butch”. Andrew is survived […]

LeRoy Easley Minnick, 82, of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home. LeRoy was born on December 14, 1942, in Pearisburg and was a son […]

Janice Fay Setser of Rich Creek, VA, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Janice was born on October […]

Sherman Ted Richardson, age 84 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, November 19, 2025 with his sons by his side at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Virginia. Born March […]

Lionel Dole Weikle passed away on November 17, 2025, after a courageous and dignified battle with brain cancer. Born on March 8, 1943, he was the son of the late […]

David Raymond Sheckler finished his time on this earth and moved on to his heavenly reward on November 18, 2025. Born on March 3, 1955, David lived his entire life […]

David Wayne Custer, 55, of New Castle, Va., lost his battle with cancer on November 11, 2025. He was not alone; he was visited by family and friends. David was […]

Rena Adelaide Hensdill, age 82 of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy […]

David Richard Jencks, age 85 of Pulaski, died Friday evening, October 24, 2025 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. David was born on May 1, 1940, in Oakland, CA, […]

Barbara Ann Jackson Novell, 68, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on November 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and her dearest friend Robyn. Barbara is survived by […]

Wanda Lee Wilson Hemmelgarn, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Blacksburg, VA, at the age of 86. Born on August 16, 1939, […]

Sybil Oliver Agee, 81, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Born on January 25, 1944, in Blacksburg, Virginia, Sybil was shaped by the warmth […]

Donald Edward Weeks, Sr., 62 of Rensselaer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Akers Weeks; maternal grandparents, Ray & […]

Cheryl Marie Lewis, 73, of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14th. Born and raised in Radford, Cheryl was a woman of deep faith and unwavering strength. In […]

Randall Lee Whittaker, age 62 of Dublin passed away, November 12, 2025 at his home. Born November 30, 1962 in Radford, he is the son of Janette Ferrell Whittaker and […]

Lillie Mae Howard, 85, of Elliston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of unwavering faith, she has now achieved her greatest […]