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Obituaries
Quesenberry, Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones Quesenberry, age 55 of Max Meadows, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born May 4, 1969 in Pulaski, […]
Smith, Rodger Lee
Rodger Lee Smith, age 80 of Floyd, Va. passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, with his children by his side. Born on July 5, […]
Wyatt, Kay Perkins
Kay Frances Wyatt, age 79 of Dublin, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1945 in Princeton, West […]
Shanklin, John Robert
January 24, 1949 – February 21, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Robert Shanklin, who left us on […]
Phillips, Richard Lee
Richard Lee Phillips, 84, of Radford, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was retired from RAAP and attended Sidney Church. He was preceded in […]
Canada, Danny Ray
Danny (Dan) Ray Canada, age 73, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was at the Cleveland Clinic in […]
McGuire, Lorraine Vaught Howard
Lorraine Frances Vaught Howard McGuire flew into the outstretched arms of Jesus on February 21, 2025 at the age of 88. For the last 5 […]
Bradley, Wesley Eugene
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wesley Eugene Bradley, a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Wes, a radiant soul who touched […]
Robinson, James Robbie
James ‘Robbie’ Robinson of San Francisco CA passed away on Feb 05, 2025. James was born in Blacksburg VA on Mar 30, 1935. He is […]
Kitts, Doris Slusher
Doris Slusher Kitts of Christiansburg, Virginia, was born on March 11, 1937, and passed away on February 21, 2025. A woman of boundless love and […]
Blum, Joseph John
Joseph John Blum passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg, Virginia at the age of 91. He was […]
Lanier, Mary Elder
Mary Lois Elder Lanier, 79, of Fairlawn, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was a longtime educator at both New River Community College […]
Gibson, Robert C.
Robert C. Gibson, PE FNSPE, died peacefully on February 20, 2025, surrounded by his family in Blacksburg, VA. Born in Norfolk on November 6, 1937, […]
Stoots, Virginia Kiser
Virginia Ann Kiser Stoots, age 91 of Pulaski, died Tuesday February 18, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. She was born in Russell County […]
Toothaker, John Charles
John Charles Toothaker, 80 of Pulaski, Virginia passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. By his side was his loving wife Wanda of 50 years. Born […]
Beckner, Alton Claude
Alton Claude Beckner, 71, from the Roanoke/Salem/Pulaski area, met his match in a blazing building when he heroically rushed in to save his beloved dog Ore. […]
Ratcliffe, Ocie Bain
Heaven has gained an angel. Ocie Marie Bain Ratcliffe lived her almost 98 years for the Lord. She had a servant’s heart and would do […]
Long, Kenneth Edward
Kenneth Edward Long, 79, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was a professor at New River Community College. Kenneth is preceded […]