We publish obituaries free of charge. To submit an obituary you can use the What’s Happening link, or email directly to newsdesk@nrvnews.com. If you are looking for older obituary notices, please visit our sister site at https://swvaroots.com
Obituaries
Conner, Cynthia Hixon
Cynthia “Bobbie” Conner passed away from this life into eternal glory on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at the Shelia S. Strauss hospice house in Roanoke […]
Nolen, Gregory Alan
Gregory Alan Nolen, 60, of Troutville VA passed on March 29, 2026. Preceding him in death are his parents Donald R. Nolen and Margaret Hughes. […]
Kenny, Wanda Lee
Wanda Lee Kenny, age 63 of Pulaski passed away, March 28, 2026 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin. Per request, services will be private. Arrangements […]
Walters, Mary Louise
Mary Louise Walters, age 97, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Mary was born on January 30,1929, in Dover, Ohio, to […]
Martin, Curtis Dale
Curtis Dale Martin, 69 of Blacksburg has taken a permanent seat overlooking the farm, his one main passion. He took this seat on Thursday, April […]
Tawney, Sr., Jack B.
Jack B. Tawney, Sr., of Giles County, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Jack was born in Big Stoney Creek in Giles County […]
Quesenberry, Elsie Alderman
Elsie Alderman Quesenberry, 90 of Mechanicsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her home. She was in good health up until […]
Snider, Hulda Fisher
Hulda Fisher Snider of Newport, Virginia gained her angel wings on April 1st, just 5 days shy of being 101 years old. Hulda was an […]
Matthews, Helen Anderson
Helen Anderson Matthews, 91, died at her home in Blacksburg, Virginia, on April 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Claudville, […]
Lytton, Jo Ann Sowers
Jo Ann Sowers Lytton passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the age of 79. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, […]
Kessinger, Barbara Brown
Barbara Ann Brown Kessinger, age 71, of Vinton, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1954, in Pearisburg, Virginia, […]
Martin, Anne
Anne Martin, a dedicated nurse, community leader, and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, […]
Burton, Johnny Lester
Johnny Lester Burton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at Carillion Roanoke Memorial on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at […]
Hutchens, Elmer Lee
Elmer Lee Hutchens passed away on March 28. He was 94 years old. He was the loving husband of Merita Hutchens for 63 years. He […]
Viers, Patricia Elkins
Patricia Elkins Viers, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on […]
Jones, Richard Allen
Richard Allen Jones “Bubby”, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 20, 2026. He retired from Federal Mogul. He and his wife, Josephine, attended Compassion […]
Lawson, Kimberly Annette
Kimberly Annette Lawson, 52, of Christiansburg VA passed peacefully on March 30, 2026. Family preceding her in death is her parents, Ronnie and Brenda Lawson; […]
Jenkins, Michael Zane
Michael Zane Jenkins, 74, of Dublin, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, after courageously battling health issues. He was born and raised in Pulaski, in […]





