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Danny Ray Wickline, 67, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Elizabeth Wickline; and brother, Ernest L. ‘Buddy’ […]

Johnny Wayne Hughes, 66, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at his home in Pulaski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Lee and Elizabeth Hughes; and his […]

Johnnie Everett Layman, Sr., age 84, of Blacksburg passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at The Crossings at Blacksburg. He was born in Patrick County, […]

Shelby “Jean” Jacobs, age 73, of Christiansburg went home Thursday, January 7, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Beltsville, MD. on February 9, 1942 […]

Margaret Jeanette Kanode, 88, of Abbey Court, Dublin, departed this life Wednesday evening, January 6, 2016 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Born in Giles County on March 18, […]

Zane Charlton Martin, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born on March 1, 1932, in Blacksburg, VA. Zane served in the U.S. […]

Audrey Christine Thompson Reed, of Christiansburg, died January 5, 2016, after a long life filled with love for her family and devotion to God. She was 85. Born April 28, […]

James Shelley Todd, 100, of Radford, passed away at Radford Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, January 2, 2016. A loving husband and father, he was preceded in death by his wife […]

Robert Lee Whetsel, 72, of Radford, passed away on January 4, 2016. Bob was born May 16, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mable Whetsel; […]

Gary Lee Irby, 43, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2016. Gary was a loving son, father, and brother and faithful friend. He will […]

Catherine Ann Chandler, 79, of Radford, passed away on January 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary Gibson; and her beloved husband, Larry Chandler. […]

Ethel Lillian “Lil” McDonald, 89, of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 6, 2016 at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Christiansburg, VA. Lillian was born on […]

Lee Andrew Ratcliff, 41, of Hiwassee, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was a facilities manager and engineer for Appalachian Conference and a member of Tower of Refuge Church. […]

Mariah Catherine Zirk Johnson, age 33, of Long Shop died unexpectedly, Sunday, January 3, 2016. Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents, Gerry and Catherine Zirk, daughter, Payton […]

John William Lynch, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Lula Light Lynch; wife, Verna Virginia […]

Dorothy Ray (Dot) Patteson, 92, of Glen Lyn, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born in Castlewood, on June 21, 1923 and […]

Harry Van Krey, age 84, of Blacksburg, was called to the loving arms of his Savior on January 3, 2016. He was born in Combined Locks, Wisconsin. After completing his […]

Susan R. Brooker-Gross, director of policy and communications for Virginia Tech’s Division of Information Technology died Jan. 2 due to complications after surgery. She was 65. Brooker-Gross was responsible for […]