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Obituaries
Comer, Carolyn Buckner
Onetta “Carolyn” Comer, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at home with her family by her side. She was born on […]
Taylor, Richard “Bigfoot”
We love and remember Richard “Big Foot” Taylor – 01.31.1953 – 04.14.2026 – devoted husband, beloved father, a friend to all; the man who never […]
Harvey, Debra Walters
Debra Walters Harvey, passed away on April 14, 2026, in her hometown of Pearisburg, Virginia. Born on August 6, 1964, Debra dedicated much of her […]
Williams, Ada Lee Akers
Ada Lee “Grandma” Williams—our mother, grandmother, aunt, special cousin, and friend—passed away peacefully in her sleep April 13, 2026, at her home. She was preceded […]
Patton, Rhonda Yvette
Rhonda Yvette Patton, age 51 of Pulaski passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center – Salem. Born January 28, 1975 in […]
Laughter, Chad E.
Chad E Laughter, 45, of Willis, went home on Friday April 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Christy Laughter; children, Landsy Laughter, Estella […]
Norwood, James Gordon
James Gordon Norwood, fondly known to many as “Norwood” passed away on April 11, 2026, in Shawsville, Virginia. Born on February 1, 1943, Jimmy lived […]
Frazier, Charles Mason
Charles Mason (Skipper) Frazier, age 81 of Newport, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage Hall Blacksburg. Services will be held at a later […]
Martin, Nelson Ferman
Nelson Ferman Martin, 82, of Willis passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Hite and Beulah […]
Burnette, Charles Wayman
Charles “Wayman” Burnette, 86, of Floyd passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Hava Burnette; […]
Rorrer, Judy Lane
Judy Lane Rorrer, age 81 of Draper passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 26, 1945 in […]
Dickerson, Harless Michael
Harless Michael “Mike” Dickerson, born March 24,1949, in Cambria, Virginia, passed away surrounded by the love of those who meant the most to him. Mike […]
Butler, Jr., Jonny William
Jonny William Butler, Jr., 81, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A proud “Dublin Duke” at heart, Jonny was equally defined by […]
Semones, Sr., Allen Ray
Allen Ray “Ray” Semones, Sr., age 77, of Pulaski, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Ray […]
Vaughn, Catherine Wade Hudgins
Catherine Anne Wade Hudgins Vaughn, known lovingly by all as Kitty, she left us sadly March 30, 2026 – during Holy Week – to be […]
Diamond, Samuel Kwang-Yeung
Samuel Kwang-Yeung Diamond passed away on April 6, 2026, in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was 23 years old and held the promise of a brilliant future. […]
Moore, Johnnie Gray
Johnnie Gray Moore, 82, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Johnnie was a 1976 graduate of Radford University, taught in Montgomery County […]
Graham, Jeanette Dickerson
Mary Jeanette Graham ‘Jeanette’, 85, of Shawsville, passed away April 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Riley Tazwell Dickerson and Anna […]