Obits

George Alan McConnell, 78, of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Carilion New River Medical Center. George was born in Abingdon, Va., on May 15, 1945, to the late George and Vivian Bowman McConnell. He graduated from Abingdon High School in 1963 and received a B.

Rusty Quesenberry, 88, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation Center. Rusty, a Veteran of the United States Army, lived a wonderful life and accomplished many things during his eighty-eight years. Rusty was born on March 18, 1935, in Allisonia, Carroll County, Virginia to parents

age 82, of Blacksburg, died, Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on February 15, 1941, to the late William Vance and Ellen Smith Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Vester Sturgill; brother, Don Price; niece, Jennifer Price. She is survived

Brian Lee Sisson, 49, of Shawsville, VA, entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Heather Sisson, children; Jessica Underwood (Braiden) and Bailee Reed (Aaron), his parents Gary and Sharon Sisson, brother, Mark Sisson (Shannon), niece Morgan Wills (Seth), nephews; Dakota and Carsyn

Edith June Ratcliffe Johnston went to be with her Lord Jesus on May 25, 2023. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of his saints. Psalm 116:15. June was born on October 1, 1927, to Henry Sherman Ratcliffe and Carriemae Ross Ratcliffe in Abingdon, Virginia.

Arlene Saari of Blacksburg passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Blacksburg, VA with her husband and family by her side. Arlene is survived by her dedicated husband of 68 years, Arne, her three children, Brian Saari (Lynn), Bobbie Lopez (Michael) and Joan Young (Steve); sister Connie Jackson; grandsons Thomas

Norma Colene Hill Martin, 88 of Rocky Mount, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Asa C. & Bertha J. Hollind Hill; three brothers; three sisters; one son; two daughters; and one grandson. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of

Annell B. Winbery Annell B. Winbery, 93, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023 with her son and daughter-in-law at her side, at their home in Dunnellon, Florida. Annell is survived by her son, Mark Winbery, his wife Margie, and a grandson. She is also survived by

Willard Leon Chinault, 74, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Audrey Chinault. He was a well-known horse farrier. Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Chinault; granddaughter, Audrey Mitchell; girlfriend, Jackie Vance; sister, Yvonne McConnell (Jeff); brother, Timmy Chinault (Donna);

Glennie “Chuck” Roy Barton, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his home in Dublin. He was a loving husband and father, and a retired inspector with the Virginia Department of Transportation. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Martha Barton; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Florence Anne Whittaker, age 69, of Parrott, died, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Lewis Gale Hospital- Montgomery. She was born in Radford, Va., on January 2, 1954, to the late George and Lucille Boswell Page. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Ann Bryant, a brother, George

Buford Anthony Long, age 74, a life-long resident of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mary Long; his loving son Brian Long; and two sisters, Martha, and Evelyn. Buford leaves behind his loving

Grant Leon Sherman transitioned on May 22, 2023, at Cozy Home Haven, Radford, Virginia at 93 years old. He was born May 1, 1930, to the late Robert Houston and Juanita Paige Sherman. He was the last of their 14 children. He was also preceded in death by his wife

Hubert Hubbard, 88 of Willis, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Jean Quesenberry Hubbard; son, Lane Hubbard; and sisters, Norma Jean Alderman and Wanda Hylton. He is survived by his son, Alan Hubbard; daughter-in-law, Sandy Hubbard; grandchildren, Johnathan

Orland Westley Phillips, 104, of Willis, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Leora Marshall Phillips; parents, Elbert and Nora Phillips; brothers, Elbert, Holly, and Delbert; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. He was a loving father to his

Linda Lou Calfee Green, 71 of Newport, VA departed this life May 22, 2023 in the care of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Born in Welch, WV on October 27, 1951 she was a daughter of the late Everett Calfee and Elizabeth Milam Calfee. Linda was proud of the