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Anthony Alton Albert Sr., of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on […]

Jack Lee Dunbar, born on October 5, 1927, in Waiteville, West Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was a devoted servant of God, and […]

Rev. Jo Ellen Hetherington, 75, of Dublin, VA, went home to be with the Lord she faithfully served on Wednesday, September 18, 2025 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center. She was […]

Donald Garrett Overton, 83 of Floyd, passed away September 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Carrie Overton; brothers, Billy, Leo, Melvin, and Roy; sisters, […]

Ila Chris Rye, age 68, of Blacksburg died, Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 9, 1957, to the late Maynard and Jonelle Johnston DeHart. […]

Jerry Lewis, 67 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Above all, he was a proud father and grandfather who enjoyed sharing with his family about his time […]

Chase Alexander Huddleston, a vibrant soul whose laughter could light up any room, left this world far to soon on September 13, 2025, at the tender age of 19. Born […]

Charles Thomas McGinley “Tom”, passed away July 28, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born in Pearisburg, Virginia on October 20, 1934 to Mr. Ernest Everett McGinley and […]

Lois Romaine Lambert French, 93, of Narrows, VA., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lois was born on May 29, 1932, in Giles County, VA., […]

Robert Allen Jones, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Born June 9, 1941, in Bozoo, WV, he was […]

Palmer Leslie ‘Dude’ Griffith, Jr., 89 of Christiansburg, passed away September 13, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1936, to the late Palmer Leslie Griffith, Sr. and Sylvia Eanes […]

Charles “Frog” Michael Overstreet, 73, of Parrott, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Madison and Lura Tickle Overstreet; brothers, Bobby […]

Vesta May, 86 formerly of Draper, VA passed away on September 14, 2025, at the Manna Post Acute Facility. Born in Pikeville, KY, she was a daughter of the late […]

Lacie Helen Goad, 94 of Willis, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Willie Ray Goad; parents, Freddie […]

Samuel Duke Raines, 77 of Elliston, passed away September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Richardson; father, Samuel N. Raines; wife, Karen A. Raines; brother, […]

Marjorie Lou Clendenon Goad age 84 of Wytheville, formerly of Draper went home to be with her Lord and Savior, September 14 ,2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. Born November […]

Charlene “Brownie” Hodges, age 66, entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born June 5, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn Amos […]

With great sadness, the family of Larry Ray Latimer (aged 76 of Pulaski, Virginia) announce his peaceful passing on September 11, 2025. Larry was born on June 7, 1949 and […]