Current Obituaries

Brenda Gail Dollyhigh Hooker

December 25, 1942 - June 19, 2026

Mrs. Brenda Gail Dollyhigh Hooker, age 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

John Blair Mitchell, Sr.

May 2, 1940 - June 19, 2026

John Blair Mitchell, Sr., 86, of Hot Springs, died Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Brian Center – Alleghany in Low Moor. John was born May 2, 1940 in Roanoke, …

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Hot Springs, Arritt Funeral Home

King "Dave" David Bryant

May 18, 1951 - June 19, 2026

King David “Dave” Bryant, age 75 of Henry passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born May 18, 1951, a son of the late King Edward Bryant and Velma …

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Henry, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Tony Wayne Dodson

December 30, 1947 - June 18, 2026

Tony Wayne Dodson, 78, of Rixeyville, VA passed away peacefully at his sons home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was the son of the late Thomas Dodson and Dorothy …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Melvina Simmons

June 2, 1944 - June 18, 2026

Melvina June Simmons, age 82, of The Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs, Virginia and formerly of Covington, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, leaving behind a …

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Hot Springs, Nicely Funeral Home

Mildred Pauline Jarrells

- June 18, 2026

Mildred Pauline Jarrells, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Buren Ray Jarrells; parents, Clayton Frye Sr. …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Ronald Lee Paxton

October 9, 1966 - June 18, 2026

Ronald Lee Paxton, 59, of Covington, died Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1966, a son of the late Howard “Junie” Paxton, Jr. and …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Linda Caldwell

December 26, 1952 - June 18, 2026

Linda Marie Slayton Caldwell, age 73, of 222 Jacksons Flat, Covington, Virginia died on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at her home. Linda was born on December 26, 1952 in Alleghany …

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Covington, Nicely Funeral Home

Daril Edward Harvey

- June 18, 2026

Daril Edward Harvey, a devoted family man and skilled tile finisher, passed away on June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Newport, Virginia, just one day after his 77th birthday. …

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Newport, Kendall Funeral Home

Wanda Mullins Hartman

February 25, 1966 - June 17, 2026

Wanda Mullins Hartman, age 60 of Rocky Mount went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Wanda was born February 25, 1966 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Wanda …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Vergie Gauldin Barbour

November 22, 1940 - June 17, 2026

Vergie Gauldin Barbour, 85, of Martinsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Davie Gauldin and Ruby Gilbert Gauldin as well as …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

John Bennett Simmons

August 24, 1972 - June 17, 2026

JOHN BENNETT SIMMONS, affectionately known as “Tater John”, 53, of Bland, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home. He was born August 29, 1972 in Giles County, …

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Bland, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Tishie Mae Simpson Caudle

August 2, 1929 - June 17, 2026

Mrs. Tishie Mae Simpson Caudle, age 96 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully June 17, 2026 at Ridgecrest Retirement Community. She was born in Surry County, August 2, 1929, the …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Brenda Terry Owens

August 22, 1945 - June 17, 2026

Unconditional love. It is something we all hope to receive, yet rarely give. Brenda Terry Owens was the epitome of unconditional love. Regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation, she …

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Meadows of Dan, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Max Gray Wall

October 17, 1941 - June 17, 2026

Mr. Max Gray Wall, age 84, of Siloam, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Novant Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. …

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Siloam, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Franklin "Frank" Raymond Dollyhite

November 26, 1936 - June 17, 2026

Mr. Franklin “Frank” Raymon Dollyhite, 89 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. He was born November 26, 1936, …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Shirley Marlow Elixson

April 13, 1947 - June 17, 2026

Shirley Marlow Elixson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1947, to the late Hassell Gilbert Marlow and Betty Still Marlow. In …

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Callands, Norris Funeral Service

John "Bobby" R. Kelley

April 29, 1951 - June 17, 2026

John R. “Bobby” Kelley, 75, of Roanoke, passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Owen G. “Red” and Mildred Poff Kelley; brothers, Donald …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Wayne Creed

May 22, 1934 - June 17, 2026

Mr. Roy Wayne Creed, 92 of Mount Airy, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving and supportive family on Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026. He was born May …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Shelby Campbell Long

October 12, 1938 - June 17, 2026

Shelby Campbell Long, age 87, born October 12, 1938, passed on June 17, 2026, and was a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia. Visitation prior to the service will be held at …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

James Larry Hughes

December 27, 1949 - June 16, 2026

James Larry “Jimmy” Hughes, age 76 of Wirtz died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 27, 1949 and was preceded in death by …

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Wirtz, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Larry Deacon

February 7, 1942 - June 16, 2026

Mr. Larry Vaughn Deacon, age 84, of Covington, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of Phyllis Jean Whitmore Deacon. Mr. Deacon was born February …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Lowell Conrad Turman

- June 16, 2026

Lowell Conrad Turman, 83, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Garfield …

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Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Cynthia Kendrick Sowers

October 20, 1964 - June 16, 2026

Cynthia Kendrick Sowers, of 256 Moses Mill Rd., Chatham, Virginia, departed this life on June 16, 2026, at her place of residence. Cynthia was born in Danville, Virginia on October …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Louis Edward Powell

March 28, 1941 - June 16, 2026

Louis Edward Powell, 85, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1941, in Virginia …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Rebekah "Becky" Dawn Penley Thomas

August 24, 1978 - June 16, 2026

REBEKAH (“BECKY”) PENLEY THOMAS, 47, of the White Gate Community of Giles County, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after a long illness. …

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Giles County, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Barbara Jo Hott Childress

October 12, 1944 - June 16, 2026

Ms. Barbara Jo Hott Childress, age 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living. Ms. Childress was born in Forsyth County, …

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Sadie Ellen Martin Fisher

- June 16, 2026

Sadie Ellen Martin Fisher, age 94, of Covington, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to Arritt Funeral Home.

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Elizabeth Arthur

January 15, 1945 - June 16, 2026

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Harrison Arthur, age 81, of Low Moor, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of Larry Gayle Arthur to whom she was …

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Low Moor, Loving Funeral Home

Bonnie Plott

September 20, 1934 - June 16, 2026

Mrs. Bonnie Thompson Plott, age 91, of Covington, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Bobby Lee Plott, Sr. Mrs. Plott was …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Virginia Elizabeth Lawrence

September 21, 1937 - June 15, 2026

Virginia Elizabeth Lawrence, age 88 of Collinsville passed away Monday, June 15, 2026. Born September 21,1937 to James Legwin Lawrence and Gladys Mae Rigney Lawrence, she grew up in Snow …

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Collinsville, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

James Walker Leftwich

September 28, 1947 - June 15, 2026

James “Jimmy” Walker Leftwich, 78, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on Sunday, September 28, 1947 to the late …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Daniel Adam Matheny

March 9, 1961 - June 15, 2026

Daniel Adam Metheny, 65, of Bedford, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2026. No services are planned at this time, please check back for any further details. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral …

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Bedford, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Dorothy Mae Greer

April 18, 1934 - June 15, 2026

Dorothy M. Greer age 92 of Hardy went home to be with Jesus on Monday, June 15, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was preceded …

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Hardy, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Clara Still Turton

April 14, 1939 - June 15, 2026

Clara Still Turton, 87, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Hospital. Born to the late Jesse James Still and Clara Belle Wade Still, …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Aurelia Shelton Gibson

February 5, 1939 - June 15, 2026

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 over 68 years creating a …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

John Edward Gotschall

May 28, 1942 - June 15, 2026

John Edward Gotschall, 84, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. John was born on May 28, 1942, to the late Betty Crum Gotschall and the late John J. Gotschall. …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

John David Barrett

- June 15, 2026

Dr. John David Barrett, age 77, went peacefully to join Jesus on June 15, 2026. Parkinson’s disease may have taken his strength and balance, but it never touched his love …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

David Seymour Kessinger

April 28, 1947 - June 15, 2026

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, 1947, in Waiteville, West Virginia, …

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Newport, Kendall Funeral Home

Thomas Wiley Clifton

- June 15, 2026

On March 15, 1933, Thomas Wiley Clifton, Sr. was born to Amos Reed Clifton and Anna Lee Cruise Clifton of Stuart, Virginia. Thomas’ joke was that he had nine sisters …

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Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Robert Joseph Cruise

June 1, 1947 - June 15, 2026

Robert “Bobby” Cruise, 79, of Bassett, Va., passed on June 15, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Henry County on June 1, 1947, he was the …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

John Gemmill Hutchins

January 2, 1939 - June 15, 2026

John Gemmill Hutchins, 87, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. Born in Radford, Virginia, on January 2, 1939, John lived a life defined by service, hard work, and dedication …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Ginger Lynn (Kirkman) Werner

- June 15, 2026

Ginger Lynn Kirkman Werner, 60, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 15, 2026, after a courageous ten year battle with cancer. Ginger was a force …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Roy Ray Dunbar

June 13, 1946 - June 15, 2026

Mr. Roy Ray Dunbar. Age 80, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson. He was born on June 13, 1946 in Surry …

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Charles Curtis Pierce

October 22, 1953 - June 14, 2026

Charles Curtis Pierce, 72, of Ringgold, Virginia passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at SOVAH Health, Danville, Virginia. Charles was born October 22, 1953, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service