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.
Irby Linwood White, age 84, of Blacksburg went to be with Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born in Pulaski County, Va. on November 24, 1934 to the late Lettie Reed and also preceded in death by his wife Erma White. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tonia and Kevan Danker, […]
Donna Barnett Bishop passed away on February 13th at home surrounded by her family. She was loved by many and brought a smile to everyone she knew. She was always the life of the party and had the most giving and helpful nature of anyone. If you knew her she made feel like you were […]
Sharon Lynn Irvin, 63 of Pembroke went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2019. Sharon was an inspiration of love to all who knew her. Her faith in Christ Jesus was the only love that exceeded the vast love she had for her family and her friends. Any friend of a loved one […]
James Cary Prillaman Jr., 80, of Roanoke county passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019. He was the son of the late James Cary and Ethel Prillaman and was preceded in death by his son-in-law; Timothy Chisom, brothers; William A. Prillaman, Saunders Prillaman, sister; Juanita Powell. James is survived by his wife of 56 years; Gloria […]
David Eaton Hammond, 71, of Elliston passed away on February 5, 2019. Dave was born on February 14, 1947 in Baltimore. He was a long time resident of the Roanoke Valley. Dave was the son of the late Reverend D. Kirk Hammond and Mary Stewart Hammond. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother […]
Philemon G. Hinton, 68, of Pulaski passed away February 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mae Hinton. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Webb Hinton, sons, Lamar Hinton and Jalee Webb and daughter, Lolitta Bishop, grandchildren, Avhan Hinton Gray, Jawarie Dean, Lexington Hinton Gray and Ambria Davidson, his Uncle C. […]
James P. Clouse, 96, of Blacksburg, Va. passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He is survived by his children, Ellen (Rick), Jim, Susan and Peter; his grandchildren, Bryan (Kelly), April, Matthew, Seth, Rachel, John and Ethan; and his great-grandchildren, Avery and Charlie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara in 2012. […]
Lois Marie Bowman Prescott, of Fairlawn, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, which was her 85th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Sherwood L. Prescott; step children, Brenda Stevens, Danny Prescott and Cathy Cundiff; and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Survivors include her son, David Vines of […]
Alma Phillips Ratliff, 87 of Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, “Buzz” Ratliff; and son-in-law, Bobby Tate. She was the head supervisor for 41 years at DonKenny. She was a member of Floyd Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters & son-in-law, Kim Ratliff […]
Nedra Frazier Huffman, age 89, slipped peacefully away from this earth on February 7, 2019. She was born in Giles County, Virginia, on April 26, 1929, the fifth of nine children born to William McKinley Frazier, Sr. and Janie Cunningham Frazier. She was married for 52 years to Grover Watson (Doug) Huffman until his death […]
Frances Marlene Kast, 55, of Christiansburg passed away February 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Mary Virginia Kast; brothers, Cleetus Kast and Calvin Kast; and sisters, Darlene Barker, Alma jean Parker and Rita Whitlock. She is survived by her life partner, Samuel Hinkley; son, Joshua Kast; step daughters, Sandra […]
Barry Andrew Myers, 56 of Narrows, VA died February 6, 2019 at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, VA. Barry was born on October 19, 1962 in Pearisburg and was a son of the late Ernest Clayton Myers and Kathleen Evelyn Perdue. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death two brothers, Johnny Myers, Richard Myers and one […]
Lillian Blankenship Mann, 84 of Rich Creek, VA went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2019 at Heritage Hall Nursing Facility in Rich Creek. Lillian was born on January 3, 1935 to the late James Jefferson Blankenship and Stella Minnie Young Blankenship. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her late […]
Dr. Edward R. Clayton, Professor Emeritus of Virginia Tech University, of Blacksburg, passed away suddenly February 10, 2019, at age 80. We have lost a loyal friend, a respected scholar, a truly fine gentleman, and a man deeply and steadfastly devoted to his family. Ed’s life was long and good and, in many ways, extraordinary. […]
Lee Roy Barnett, age 82, of Price’s Fork, died Monday, February 11, 2019, at his home. He was born in Merrimac, VA on August 16, 1936 to the late John Henry & Mattie Barnett. He was preceded in death by his brothers Harrison & twin brother Robert. He was a veteran of the Navy. Lee […]
Janie Esterline Smith, formerly of Wilson Street, Pembroke,VA, went to be with her Lord Sunday, February 10,2019 in under the care of Centra Health Hospice and Fairmont Crossing in Amherst with her family near. Born in Kotz, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Lee Keffer and Minnie Exie Martin. She was married […]
Joey Sean Stogner, 43, of Shawsville, departed this Earth on February 7, 2019. Joey was born on July 4, 1975. Joey is survived by his wife, Laura Wickham; sons, Joey Sean Stogner Jr., Justin Thomas Stogner, Branson Chase Stogner; granddaughter, Ariel Jade Stogner; brothers, Jamie Lynn Stogner, Jesse David Akers; mother, Donna Sue Hurst; father, […]
Wilton Lemon Sutphin, 85, of Floyd was called home to be with the lord, February 11, 2019. He was born October 31,1933. Wilton was a faithful member and deacon at Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He worked for the Blue Ridge Parkway for 36 years and served in the U.S. Army. Preceding him in death […]
Alven Owens, age 46, of Mullens, WV, and formerly of Bozoo, WV, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born May 30, 1972, in Welch, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Helen Jewell Owens. Alven was a former employee at Pulaski Furniture, […]
Ellen Katherine Owens, 74, of Radford, Va. passed on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Beloved by all her friends and family, Ellen was a member of many clubs and organizations in Radford and most recently served as treasurer of the Women’s Club of Radford. One of her favorite delights was distributing books in Radford and Fairlawn […]
Lola Jean Hughes, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born August 16, 1932 in Coal City, WV. Jean was a loving wife and mother and a terrific grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and crafting and was a cook extraordinaire. Jean was a long time member of Calvary United […]
