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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Treva Price Cullop Rogers, 86, of Pulaski, Virginia WON her battle with dementia and was reunited with family members on February 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her […]

James Dale Oliver went be with His Lord on February 24, 2021. He was born September 6, 1933 in Glade Spring, VA and was the son of the late Roy […]

Dr. Richard Dean Tester, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Pennybyrn. Dean was born in Pulaski, VA on December 17, 1932 to the late Coy Nelson […]

Kay (Katherine) Branch McKenzie, devoted and cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose trailblazing professional achievements, political activism and spirited commitment to causes close to her heart passed away peacefully […]

Ryland Edwin Webb 1932-2021 Born and raised in Angola, he leaves a small part of his heart in Africa. The rest of his heart belonged to Wanda Sue, his wife […]