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Obituaries
Ellis, Jr., James Everett
James Everett Ellis Jr., lovingly known to family and friends as Jimmy or Big E, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April […]
Andrews, William Paul
William Paul “Bill” Andrews, 90, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, April 15, 2026. Bill was a longtime member of West Radford Church of God and […]
Skinnell, Lee Alexander
Lee Alexander Skinnell, 69, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison and Rebecca […]
Mauck, Michael Glenn
AFTERGLOW I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d […]
Duven, Dennis James
In loving memory of Dennis James Duven, Born November 5, 1940 in Orange City Iowa. He passed away in his home in Blacksburg Virginia on […]
McPeak, Vera Sowers
Vera Ann Sowers McPeak, 87 of Owings, Maryland, passed away on April 14, 2026. Vera was born a farm girl in Floyd County, Virginia. The […]
Chewning, Timothy Dale
Timothy Dale Chewning, age 61 of Pulaski, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Born May 2, 1964 […]
Compton, Eric Harmon
Master Sgt. Eric Harmon Compton, devoted husband, father, and Soldier, passed away on April 12, 2026. A resident of Christiansburg, Virginia, Eric was born November […]
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; […]