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James William Ferguson, age 68 of Pulaski passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Born October 11, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late James Allen Ferguson […]

William “Bill” Graham Scott, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Lessive Weeks Scott and William Quitman Scott, and his […]

Sylvia Dean Ratcliffe, 82, of Radford, was called home on April 30th, 2025, to be with the Lord. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided […]

It is with heavy hearts and much love that the family announces the passing of Burlin T. Lell of Pilot, Virginia, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of […]

Walter Leroy Stump, 79, of Pulaski, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Andrew and Virginia Kelly Stump; sisters, Sue Riggs […]

Jasi Marie Artis Meade, age 51, passed away on April 30th, 2025 after years of battling cancer. She was a loving mother to her only child, Julia Jasi Meade (age […]

Mary Dorcus Doricella Harless Honaker, 73 of Dublin, Virginia departed this life May 3, 2025 in her home. Born in Virginia on February 12, 1952 she was a daughter of […]

Chetley Bea Harmon, 65, of Christiansburg passed away on May 6, 2025, with his sister by his side. Chet was born on July 6,1959 in Roanoke and suffered many hardships […]

Janine Clower Drum was a caring wife, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She left this world suddenly on May 5, 2025. Janine had a giving heart, love for her family and […]

Guida Lavern Smithers Sutphin, age 92 of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her son’s home. Born March 6, 1933 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of […]

Yvonne H. Eaves, 74 of Dubin, VA passed away May 3, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00PM at Dublin Methodist Church, Dublin, VA. […]

Charles Edward Burgess, age 75 of Pulaski, died early Monday morning, April 28, 2025 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was born on March 17, 1950, and was […]

Regina Sexton Ngugi, 53, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30, 1971, to the late Rev. […]

Edward Samuel Bowman, 78 of Shawsville, passed away May 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his dad, William Bud Bowman; mom, Adele Mary Thorne; sisters, Barbara Ann Danielczyk […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joann Graybeal on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her residence. In addition to her mother, Peggy Southern Montgomery Williams […]

Charlie Lake Linkous, Jr. “Lakie”, 81, of Fairlawn, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, […]

Sharon Elizabeth Artrip Harris, 60, of Radford, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Sharon was an amazing and loving daughter, sister, mother, mimi and friend. She was preceded in […]

Judy Garbera, beloved mother, educator, researcher and mentor to many, passed away on April 25, 2025. She was born in Budapest Hungary in 1935 to Sandor Garbera, district attorney, and […]