Obituaries

Samuel Anderson Simpkins, 81, of Radford, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. Through his creative … Read the rest

Sally Marion Linares, age 90, of Blacksburg, VA died on June 14, 2024, at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, was born in India on February 2, 1934, … Read the rest

Raelynne Marie-Grace Bentley, 2, of Christiansburg passed away on June 13, 2024. She was born in Roanoke on October 8, 2021.

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Basil George Grapsas, 94, of Radford, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born in Athens Greece on June 17, 1929, and completed his … Read the rest

Mary Walton Janney, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Arnold Edward … Read the rest

Michael J. Summa, 72, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away after a long illness. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., grew up in Norwalk, Conn. before … Read the rest

On December 8th, 1960 a shining star was put on this earth to brighten it. On Sunday, May 12th, 2024 the earth got a little … Read the rest

My mom, Myrtle Annabelle Webb Turman, also known as Annabelle M. Turman, born September 15, 1934, peacefully passed on May 29, 2024 at 4:00am at … Read the rest

Sharon “Sha” Yvonne Holder Whittimore, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024. She was retired from Hubbell Lighting. Sha was preceded in death by … Read the rest

Richard James Rittenhouse, long time resident of Blacksburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2024. Rich was born January 29, 1956, … Read the rest

Aileen Ruth Blankinship Fletcher completed her earthly journey on Thursday June 6th 2024. She Is Preceded In Death By Her Parents; Massie & Anne Blankinship; … Read the rest

Robert Trump, Jr. of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Trump; beloved grandparents, William … Read the rest

Sherman Eldon Smith, 81 of Pearisburg, VA., (Ingram Village), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Sherman was … Read the rest

Brenda Ann Gillespie, age 61, of Ballard, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA, surrounded by … Read the rest

Denise “Neecie” Webb Luqmaan passed away June 1, 2024, at the age of 57, in her hometown of Pulaski County, Virginia. Neecie was born June … Read the rest

Kitty Sue Tickle Pauley, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy … Read the rest

Carl Clinton Anderson Jr., 76, of Bland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 11, 1948, … Read the rest

Charles Brent Gillespie, age 59, of Radford, Virginia died, Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Radford, Virginia on July 9, … Read the rest