Current Obituaries

Carl "Gene" Eugene Martin

October 18, 1946 - October 25, 2025

Mr. Carl Eugene “Gene” Martin, age 79, of Mount Airy passed away on Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Martin was born …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Kathy Elizabeth Thacker

July 25, 1964 - October 25, 2025

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Hampton Forbes

November 5, 1930 - October 25, 2025

Mr. Hampton Edward Forbes, Jr., age 94, of Covington, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Betty Southers Forbes whom he loved …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Richard Louis Sherwood

February 28, 1947 - October 25, 2025

Richard Louis Sherwood, 78, passed away peacefully at his residence, on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Buffalo, NY on February 28, 1947 to the …

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Lynchburg, Norris Funeral Service

William Lipes

June 21, 1947 - October 25, 2025

Mr. William Allen Lipes, Jr., age 78, of Covington, died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Lipes was born June 21, 1947 in Alleghany County, the son of …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

James Mckinley Bryant

April 22, 1972 - October 24, 2025

James McKinley Bryant, 53, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1972, to William Henry Bryant and …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Buck Andrew Goad

May 1, 1939 - October 24, 2025

Buck Andrew Goad, 86 of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. In keeping with his wishes and the wishes of the family, all services will be private. Online …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Charles Edward Mitchell

November 23, 1937 - October 24, 2025

Charles Edward Mitchell, age 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was the son of the late Tan Mitchell and Grace Jordan Mitchell. In addition …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Elizabeth "Libby" Jane Shelton

September 9, 1934 - October 24, 2025

Elizabeth “Libby” Jane Shelton, 91, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 24, 2025. She was born in Patrick County, Virginia, on September 9, 1934, to …

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Stuart, Bassett Funeral Service

Anna Lavan Knowles

July 1, 1939 - October 24, 2025

Anna LeVan Knowles, 86, of Lynchburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hixson, Tennessee, on …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Anna Levan Knowles

July 1, 1939 - October 24, 2025

Anna LeVan Knowles, 86, of Lynchburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hixson, Tennessee, on …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

David Richard Jencks

May 1, 1940 - October 24, 2025

David Richard Jencks, age 85 of Pulaski, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin.  Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski.  …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

John William Tatum

December 27, 1954 - October 24, 2025

John William Tatum passed away suddenly on October 24, 2025. Hw is preceded in death by his parents William Woffard Tatum and Marie Anderson Tatum.  Left behind to cherish too …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Betty Ray Arrington

October 24, 2025 - October 24, 2025

Betty Ray Arrington of Callands, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late John Kenneth Arrington. Betty was born to James …

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Callands, Norris Funeral Service

Gracie Eileen Worrell

December 8, 1943 - October 23, 2025

Gracie Eileen Dishon Worrell, 81, of Snowville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born in Snowville on December 8, 1943, to the late William Alvis and …

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Snowville, Mullins Funeral Home

George Delano Akers

April 10, 1939 - October 23, 2025

George Delano Akers, age 86, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital. Born on April 10, 1939, in Cambria, Virginia, he was the …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Ronald Edward Haynes

May 2, 1962 - October 23, 2025

Ronald Edward Haynes, Jr., 63, of Roanoke, passed away, Thursday, October 23, 2025. At this time no services are planned, please check back for further details. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty Fariss Petersen

January 1, 1941 - October 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved sister Betty Fariss Petersen on Oct 23, 2025 at 84 years of age. She is survived by …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Linda Gravley Tate

December 29, 1952 - October 23, 2025

We come together today to celebrate the life of Linda Gravley Tate, a beacon of light and love in the lives of all who knew her. Born on December 29th, …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Melvin Samuel Ayers

November 29, 1935 - October 23, 2025

Mr. Melvin Samuel Ayers, 89 of Cana, passed away on Thursday morning October 23, 2025. He was born November 29, 1935, in Carroll County to the late Harless Beamer Ayers …

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Cana, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Virginia Kern Hilleren

October 12, 1926 - October 23, 2025

Virginia Kern Hilleren, age 99, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born in Waynesboro, VA, on October 12, 1926, to the late Ernest O. …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Opal Hamlin Hardy

November 15, 1933 - October 23, 2025

Mrs. Opal Irene Hamlin Hardy, age 91, of Siloam, NC, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Surry County, November 15, …

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Siloam, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Martha Rachel Foley

October 27, 1939 - October 23, 2025

Ms. Martha Rachel Foley, age 85 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at SOVAH Health- Martinsville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on October 27, …

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Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Doris Nadine Kelley

August 2, 1934 - October 23, 2025

Doris Nadine Kelley, 91, of Roanoke VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Sheila S. Strauss Good Samaritan Hospice House in Roanoke. She was preceded in …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Verna Mae Layne

December 5, 1930 - October 23, 2025

Verna Mae Layne, 94, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday m October 23, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by family and love. Born in Lynchburg, December 5, 1930, she …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Wanda Joyce Keen

November 9, 1953 - October 23, 2025

Wanda Joyce Keen, 71, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 9, 1953 to the late Christine Louise Martin and …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Carl Leon Thompson

May 22, 1958 - October 23, 2025

CARL LEON THOMPSON, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, after a long-fought illness, surrounded by his loving family.   …

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Christiansburg, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Edgar "Ed" Jackson Flinchum

December 29, 1974 - October 23, 2025

Courtesy of Davidson Funeral Home Edgar “Ed” Jackson Flinchum, IV, 50, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home in Lexington. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, …

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Lexington, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Dorothy Miller Bales Strauss Thompson

June 19, 1923 - October 23, 2025

Dorothy Miller Bales Strauss Thompson, of Pearisburg, VA, and formerly of Salem, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Heritage Hall Rich Creek in Rich Creek, VA. She …

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Pearisburg, Givens Funeral Home, Inc.

Caroline Tabelisma Golding

August 27, 1942 - October 23, 2025

Mrs. Caroline Tabelisma Golding, age 83, of Lowgap, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 27, 1942 in Hawaii. …

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Lowgap, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Sophia "Sophie" Faith Martin

August 22, 2025 - October 23, 2025

Sophia Faith “Sophie” Martin, age two months old, of Draper, Va. passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Born August 22, …

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Draper, Bower Funeral Chapels

Janet Robinson White

- October 22, 2025

Janet Robinson White, age 72, of Covington, died Tuesday, October 22, 2025, at the Springs Nursing Home in Hot Springs. Janet was born, July 3, 1953, in Alleghany County, and …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Sandra Gale Brooks

March 25, 1944 - October 22, 2025

Sandra Gale Brooks, age 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Clyde Martin and Margaret Smith Martin. In …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Frances Stafford Bowling

March 18, 1925 - October 22, 2025

Frances Stafford Bowling passed away on October 22, 2025 in Grantsville, MD at age 100. She and her twin brother were born in Berton, VA in Giles County on March …

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Bedford, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Joyce Clark

November 11, 1943 - October 22, 2025

Mrs. Joyce McCauley Clark, age 81, of Covington, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. She …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Fay Walker Cole

February 2, 1950 - October 22, 2025

Fay Walker Cole, 75, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Fay was born in Danville, VA on February 2, 1950 to the late Golden …

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Danville, Norris Funeral Service

Virginia Beatrice Marshall Rakes

November 21, 1930 - October 22, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Beatrice Marshall Rakes, age 94 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. Mrs. Rakes was born in Carroll …

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Joel Preston Ferguson

June 28, 1947 - October 22, 2025

Joel Preston Ferguson, 78, of Appomattox, Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. A lifelong resident of Appomattox, Preston was known for his generosity, …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Rebecca Mclelland Whisnant

July 20, 1951 - October 22, 2025

Rebecca McLelland Whisnant, 74, of Roanoke, passed away, Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Services are still pending, please check back for further information. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Chapel. …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert Wayne Williams

November 29, 1955 - October 22, 2025

Robert Wayne (Bob) Williams passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. There to welcome him home were his parents, Montry and Woodrow Syres, as well as his brothers Cecil, Jimmy, …

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Pembroke, Kendall Funeral Home

Helen Oakes Holley

May 25, 1931 - October 22, 2025

Helen Oakes Holley, 94, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. Helen was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on May 25, 1931 to the late Louise Haskins Oakes and the …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Shirlee Ann Foley Powell

December 15, 1943 - October 22, 2025

Mrs. Shirlee Foley Powell, age 81 of Bassett, Virginia passed away on October 22, 2025, at her home. She was born in Patrick County, Virginia on December 15, 1943, to …

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Bassett, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Margaret Elizabeth Williams Harris

December 3, 1927 - October 22, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Williams Harris “Mamaw,” 97, of Dobson, NC, entered the gates of heaven and gained her angel wings on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Born on December 3, 1927, Margaret …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Eva Mae Woods

- October 22, 2025

Eva Mae Woods, 101 years old, of Cloverdale, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peyton …

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Cloverdale, Botetourt Funeral Home

My Van Nguyen

October 17, 1936 - October 22, 2025

My Van Nguyen, 89, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. He was born in Vietnam on October 17, 1936 to the late Choet Thi Nguyen and the late Thuat …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service