Obits

Darrell Eugene Sifford was born July 15, 1971 and passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home In Parrott, Va. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Douglas “Doug” Sifford; his brother, David Wayne Sifford; his grandparents Walter and Ethel Sifford and Wagner and Larrina Wyrick.

Frieda Akers Albano, 95, of Pulaski, Virginia passed away on September 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Beulah Gardner Akers; son, Frank Cecil Albano; husband, James Michael Albano Sr.; grandson, Eric Albano; Sisters, Lea Harrison and Jenny Via; Brothers, Saford, Eldon, Clayton, Danny, and

Glen Allen Marshall (Poppy), went to his heavenly home on September 25, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC as the sunset shown through his window. He fought a long illness to be with the family he loved more than life. Glen was born April 24, 1954 in the

Larry Wayne Boothe, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home in Narrows, VA. Born July 30, 1963, in Pearisburg, VA, he was the son of Shelby Wickline Boothe of Ballard, WV, and the late Elder James H. “Jimmy” Boothe. Larry was a member and deacon

Roxie Helen Long Dishon, age 97, departed this life on Monday, September 25th, 2023. She was born April 21st, 1926, to parents Cooper Kunkle Long and Nancy (Nanny) Duncan Long. She grew up on the Long family farm on the banks of Little River in Snowville, Va. She attended Green

Wilmer “Chuck” Swett, 90, formerly of Radford, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Purcell and Ruthie Swett; Survivors include a son, Bobby Ray

James Edward Smith Sr., 63 of Christiansburg, VA departed this life September 25, 2023 in the care of Lewis-Gale Medical Center Salem. Born June 11, 1960 in Montgomery County, Virginia he was a son of the late Roy Smith and Mildred Hinkley. James thoroughly enjoyed all that life had to

Crystal Marg Dawn Dull, 40, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Crystal is preceded in death by her mother Linda Dull; paternal Richard and Sara Lee Dull; maternal grandparents, James and Willie Roseman Altizer. She is survived by her daughter, Chloe Dull; Chloe’s father, Cory

Sallie Lynne Fuller Steger, 67, of Pulaski, left this world peacefully on Thursday, September 21, with loved ones by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jane Stotelmyer Fuller and Lynn Siebert Fuller. She is survived by her son Jamie (grandsons Alex and Will), and daughter Laura,

Carl Price Absher, 72, passed away on September 23, 2023, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where his final days were spent surrounded by close family following a tough and heroic fight against cancer. Carl was born February 19, 1951, to Virginia and John Creed Absher in Blacksburg, VA; he was the

Edward Fletcher Walker, Jr. of Blacksburg passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his home. The family is planning services at a later date.

Nancy M Badillo passed on to rest by God’s side on September 23, 2023 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on September 7, 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nancy had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She reunites with her husband José E. Badillo. The family will gather at Horne Funeral Home on

Bonnie B. McDaniel, age 80, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Princeton Health Care Center in Princeton, WV, where she had been a resident for the past 9 years. She was born August 24, 1943, in Peterstown, WV, and was the daughter of the late Perry and Louise Williams

Faye Gerline Long Hoback, age 84 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Born November 29, 1938 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Julius & Callie Belle Brewer Long. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Hoback, son, Ricky Hoback and

Benny Edwin Meador, age 81, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Carrington Place in Daleville, VA. Born December 27, 1941, in Summers County, WV, he was the son of the late Philip and Frances Bradberry Meador. Benny was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served as a Paratrooper

Fay Bishop Walters, 86, passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 23, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Virginia. Fay was a retired hairdresser but never really stopped critiquing hairstyles, providing, at times, unsolicited advice on what would be a better look. She loved a