Obituaries
Please note: after posting obituaries since 2001, our database was running over. To handle those earlier obituaries we have created SWVA Roots.com as a place for geneaology researchers to find recent data. Please look there for any obituaries we’ve posted from June 2014 back. We will move obituaries to the new site at the end of every month.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Phyllis Christine Letchford Clark, a beloved figure in our community, who left this world on November… Read the rest
Taylor, Jacob Arless
Jacob Arless “Rooster” Taylor, 30 of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home. Jacob was born… Read the rest
Elkins, James Newton
James Newton Elkins, born on February 9, 1945, in Vaughn, West Virginia, went to his Heavenly home on October 30, 2024. He was preceded in… Read the rest
Blankenship, Claude Davis
Claude Davis Blankenship, age 90 of Narrows, Virginia answered the call to his Heavenly home on the evening of October 31, 2024 at Lewis-Gale Hospital-Montgomery,… Read the rest
Smith, Arintha Quesenberry
Arintha Quesenberry Smith, 86, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was a member of the Laurel Hill Church of Christ. She was… Read the rest
Lindsey, Lillian McClanahan
Lillian Delores Lindsey peacefully departed this life on October 26th 2024 after a short battle with pneumonia. She was born to parents Lawrence and Louise… Read the rest
Friend, Peggy Umberger
Peggy was born May 25, 1943, the 3rd daughter of Leta Mae Cox Umberger and Carlos Kent Umberger in Max Meadows Va. Peggy attended Pulaski… Read the rest
Keister, Virginia Landrum
Virginia Landrum Keister, age 95, from Blacksburg Va., died, Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born on February 25, 1929, to the late Guy Morgan… Read the rest
Willis, Ruth Atkinson
Ruth Atkinson Willis passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 106. Born on December 8, 1917, Ruth… Read the rest
Ritter, Carlene Louise
Carlene Louise Ritter, 62, of Bay County, Florida, formerly of Dublin, VA. passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born on February 24, 1962, in… Read the rest
Ratcliffe, Carolyn Chaffin
Carolyn Dianne Chaffin Ratcliffe, age 75, formerly of Pulaski, died early Thursday morning, October 31, 2024 at Hospice of Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. Arrangements are… Read the rest
Bartorillo, Salvatore Anthony
Salvatore Anthony Bartorillo, 72, of Draper, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Carmen and Carmelina… Read the rest