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Obituaries
Kessinger, David Seymour
David Seymour Kessinger, age 79, of Newport, Virginia, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital. He was born on April 28, […]
Mabry, Justin Daniel
Justin Daniel Mabry, born on July 9, 1983, in Germany, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Radford, Virginia, leaving behind a legacy defined by […]
Swiger, Louis Andre
Louis Andre Swiger — beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend — passed peacefully on Sunday, June 14th. In his own words, Andre once wrote: […]
Gibson, Aurelia Shelton
Aurelia Shelton Gibson, 87, of Radford, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. She married Robert Lee Gibson, Jr., in 1958 and together they spent […]
Brezeale, Dottie Stafford
Dorothy “Dottie” Stafford Brezeale, age 87, of Clayton, NC, passed away late in the morning of Saturday, November 29th, in the comfort of her home […]
Harris, Maggie Slusser
Margaret “Maggie” Louisa Slusser Harris passed away June 11, 2026. Maggie was born in Coal Bank Hollow, Blacksburg, VA. On January 1, 1933. She was […]
Matz, Anna Dickerson
Anna K. Matz, 68, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her son: […]
Gusler, Claudia Johnson
Claudia Johnson Gusler, 78, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home in Pulaski. Claudia was preceded in death by her mother, Mary […]
Hart, Esther Underwood
On June 13, 2026, Esther Underwood Hart left her earthly body to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Esther devoted her life to serving […]
Lewis, Evelyn Rees
Evelyn Lewis was born was the second of three daughters from parents who immigrated from Wales. Her father, William Einon Rees and mother, Temperance Maude […]
Davis, Melissa Gallimore
Melissa Jane Davis, 59, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. A devoted Christian, […]
Wills, Narcisa Mendoza
Narcisa Mendoza Wills, known to many as Narcy, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was born on […]
Freeland, Diana Hartig
Diana Freeland (née Hartig), 88, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born on […]
Campbell, Lois
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Lois Campbell, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. As a […]
Linkous, Janie Early
Janie Early Linkous, age 83, of Merrimac, departed her Blacksburg address and entered her heavenly home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was born in […]
Williams, Tonya Jean
Tonya Jean Williams, 56, of Pembroke, Virginia, fought a long, courageous battle with Cancer until the Lord called her home on June 12, 2026, at […]
Buikema, Jr., Arthur Louis
Arthur Louis Buikema, Jr., age 85, of Blacksburg died, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born in Cook County, Illinois on February 4, 1941, to […]
Zander, Ellen Ebersole
Ellen Susanne Zander, 86, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Church of […]




