Please note: after posting obituaries since 2001, our database was running over. To handle those earlier obituaries we have created SWVA Roots.com as a place for geneaology researchers to find recent data. Please look there for any obituaries we’ve posted from June 2014 back. We will move obituaries to the new site at the end of every month.
Charles Edward (Ed) Cromer, 46, of Pulaski passed away Saturday Oct. 20th 2018 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pulaski, VA on October 7th 1972 and was the son of the late Kay Stuart Cromer. Surviving are his Father, Lyle Thomas Cromer. Sister and Brother in Law, Lena Emily (L.E.) Burchett and […]
Janet Gillis Voss, 66, of Christiansburg, VA and formally of Richmond, VA, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.
Velma Rhoenia Hill Spangler, 90, born October 9, 1928, went peacefully to her New Home with Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 19, 2018. Preceded there by her Husband, James Abraham Spangler, she left behind Beautiful Memories for her Family. Children: Daughter, Donna S. Graham (Dean); Sons: Larry D. Spangler (Lisa) and […]
Jane Hedgepeth McKittrick, 103, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Asa McKittrick; parents; brother, W.G. Hedgepeth; and sisters, Garnet Stanley, Mary Walker and Leila Strickland. Survivors include her sons […]
Troy Shane Godsey, 51, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. He graduated from Peterstown High School and worked for Radford University as a locksmith. Troy was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers football games. Survivors include his loving wife of 3 years, Megan Elizabeth Godsey; son, Aaron Shane […]
Norman Eugene Yates, (Stormin’ Norman) of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Robbie Yates (Carole); granddaughters, Kylie, Hollie and Muttely Yates; brother, Jeff Underwood (Belinda). A Celebration of Norman’s life will take place in the Chapel of Valley Funeral […]
Lois Jeanette Alderman Roberts, 85, of Fairlawn, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. She retired from Inland Motors. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Gracie Alderman; her husband, James Thomas Roberts; a brother, Culver Alderman; and a sister, Lorene Reed. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Allen and Sonja Roberts, and […]
Leonard Session, the only child and son of the late Harold Session and surviving mother Ann Peavley Session, was born on September 11, 1954 in Wurzburg, Germany on the military base where his father was serving. He was called home to his Lord and Savior on October 16, 2018. He was raised in Arlington, Virginia, […]
Freeman Maurice “F.M.” Slusher, Jr., passed away on October 16, 2018, at his home. F.M. was predeceased by his parents, Freeman Maurice and Ruth Gardner Slusher. He was the youngest of 50 grandchildren of George William and Clemmie Corn Slusher. He is survived by his wife, Donna Whitlock Slusher; sons Joey, of Christiansburg, Va., and […]
Lois Garrett Turner, 93, of Montgomery St., Pearisburg, VA departed this life Thursday, October 18, 2018 in the care of Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. Born in Rockbridge County, VA on October 20, 1924 she was a daughter of the late Garmon Lee and Velma Carter Gasrrett. She attended Bethel Chapel in Clendennin and for […]
Mary Caroline James “Sissie”, 52, of Goldbond, VA, departed this life Wednesday evening, October 17, 2018, at her home in the care of her family and hospice. Born in Giles County on June 7, 1966, she was a daughter of Patsy Lucas Thompson of Goldbond and the late Joseph Hayes. She was a member of […]
Tom Morris, age 69, of Pilot, VA passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Tom was born April 12, 1949 in Allegan, Michigan to Clifford and Mary Lou Morris. He was the eldest of four children, one preceding him in death. He was a veteran of the United […]
William Shelburn Clark, age 78, passed away at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on Saturday, October 13 in Marietta, GA due to head injuries sustained from a difficult fall. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Opal Clark and a son, Ricky Shelburn Clark. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, […]
My father, Gene Hedrick, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack while on a bus trip for the BHS band, just before boarding the bus to head home to Blacksburg. He absolutely loved this “retirement job” – he applied on whim 14 years ago after retiring from his Engineering career at […]
Charles Howard Slate Jr., age 69, of Blacksburg passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Giles Co., Va. on December 25, 1948 to the late Charles Howard Slate, Sr. and Hallie Testerman. He also preceded in death by a son, Robbie Slate. Chuck […]
Marce Edward Allen, 84 of Floyd, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Hattie Allen; sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Chester Moore; father-in-law and mother-in-law, G.K. and Bessie Scott. He has accomplished many different things in his life. He was an avid gun and knife trader […]
Mary Marie (Lane) Kitts, born November 14, 1927, passed away peacefully and entered into heaven on Monday, October 11, 2018, at the Radford Health and Rehab Center at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Henry Kitts of almost 45 years of marriage. She was the daughter of […]
Jane Ella Dunnigan Hodge, age 66 away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her home. Born May 11, 1952 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Roy Sidney Dunnigan & Lillie Mae Fowler Dunnigan. Her brother, Paul Edward Dunnigan also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Son: David Dunnigan – WV […]
Mary Kathern Hale, 49 of Narrows passed away Friday, October 12th, 2018. She was born in Pearisburg on January 19th, 1969 and was a daughter of Robert Kinner Hale and Lucinda Lee Brown Hale of Narrows. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister and friend, Kelly Hale Rice. A 1987 graduate of Narrows […]
Robert William “Bob” Abbott, 88, of Bedford, Virginia, passed away October 15, 2018 at home. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Swecker Abbott of Bedford, a sister, Betty Abbott Smith of Bedford, a son, Robert William (Bobby) Abbott II and his wife, Lesia, of Hiwassee, two daughters, Jenny Abbott Makolandra and […]
Ruby Mae Gravely Summers, age 83 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born July 31, 1935 in Draper she was the daughter of the late Charles & Nannie Pearl Quesenberry Gravely. Her husband, Robert Lee Summers, daughter, Elizabeth A. Turpin and numerous brothers and sisters also preceded her […]
