Current Obituaries

Irene Hatcher Burnett

December 31, 1931 - May 18, 2025

Irene Hatcher Burnett, age 93 of Ferrum, went to be with her Lord Sunday, May 18, 2025. Arrangements to be announced by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home.

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Ferrum, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Richard Wayne Gibson

- May 18, 2025

Richard “Rick” Wayne Gibson, age 57, of Covington, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence. Rick was born December 23, 1967, in Alleghany County to his parents, Larry and …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Preston Knox Hundley

April 11, 1947 - May 18, 2025

The obituary for Preston Knox Hundley will appear here shortly.

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Kathy Anne Holt Cassady

August 19, 2025 - May 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathy Anne Cassady, age 78, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully surrounded by the …

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Patrick Springs, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Mary Stover Howard

- May 18, 2025

Mary Stover Howard, age 78, of Christiansburg, Virginia died, Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on August 15, 1946, to the late James Charles and …

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Christiansburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Gary Thomas York

February 21, 1943 - May 18, 2025

Mr. Gary Thomas York, 82, of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Gary was a birthright Quaker, born in Mount Airy on February 21, 1943, to …

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Pilot, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

William Henry Dotson

March 5, 1950 - May 17, 2025

Mr. William Henry Dotson, age 75 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital …

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Meadows of Dan, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Timothy "Tim" Lynn Fisher

September 7, 1957 - May 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy “Tim” Lynn Fisher, age 67, of Ringgold, VA, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Timothy passed away peacefully in …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

William "Bill" Monroe Goings

September 9, 1933 - May 17, 2025

Mr. William “Bill” Monroe Goings, age 91, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday May 17, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 9, 1933, in Surry County, to the …

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Kathy Gail Forbes Cundiff

December 31, 1953 - May 16, 2025

Kathy Gail Forbes Cundiff, age 71 of Rocky Mount was born on December 31, 1953 and died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was met in …

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Roanoke, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Laura Ann Ferguson

July 17, 1928 - May 16, 2025

Laura Ann Ferguson, age 96 of Ferrum passed away Friday, May 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at the Boyd Family Cemetery, 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025. …

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Ferrum, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Benita Cary Hancock Bennett

January 21, 1933 - May 16, 2025

Benita Cary Hancock Bennett, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Babcock Manor. She was twice widowed, from her first husband, Marshall DeFord Hancock, and her second …

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Lynchburg, Robinson Funeral Home

Mary Louise Hodges Lynch

October 22, 1934 - May 16, 2025

“Oh Lord, My God, I cried to you for help and you have healed me.” -Psalms 30:2 On Friday, May 16, 2025, our Lord and Savior called Mary “Louise” Hodges …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Laura Pendleton Ferguson

July 17, 1928 - May 16, 2025

Laura Pendleton Ferguson, 96, of Ferrum, Virginia passed away peacefully at home, Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Woolwine, Virginia, July 17, 1928, to Buren Clyde Pendleton and …

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Ferrum, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Judy Reynolds Austin

April 8, 1960 - May 16, 2025

Judy Reynolds Austin, age 65, of Dry Fork, VA passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at SOVAH Health, Danville, VA. She was born April 8, 1960, in Danville, VA, a …

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Dry Fork, Norris Funeral Service

Charlotte Lee Sigmon Austin

May 6, 1947 - May 16, 2025

Charlotte Lee Sigmon Austin, age 78 of Rocky Mount passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 16, 2025 at home after a brave six-year battle with ovarian cancer, …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Shakuntala Madhusudan Shah

August 20, 1940 - May 16, 2025

Shakuntala Madhusudan Shah, 84, of Roanoke, passed away, Friday, May 16, 2025. Services will be held Monday, May 19, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Services will be livestreamed …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Edgar Junior Rigney

- May 16, 2025

Mr. Edgar Junior Rigney, age 80 of Danville, VA, passed away on May 16, 2025. Mr. Rigney was born on July 15, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, VA to Roxie Rigney …

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Danville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Lisa Dawn Gill

June 25, 1968 - May 16, 2025

Lisa Dawn Gill, 56, of Martinsville, VA, passed away on May 16, 2025, at her home. Lisa was born on June 25, 1968, in Eden, North Carolina, to the late …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Betty Lou Johns

December 27, 1953 - May 16, 2025

Betty Lou Johns, 71, of Madison Heights, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born on December 27, 1953 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Helen Cyrus …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Excie Dudley Morris

October 8, 1922 - May 16, 2025

Mrs. Excie Dudley Morris, age 102, of Martinsville, VA, passed away peacefully in her home, on May 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Morris was born on October 8, …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Clifford Melvin Gephart

December 19, 1931 - May 16, 2025

Mr. Clifford Melvin Gephart, 93 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on the morning of May 16, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Ortha Gay Hundley

March 1, 1926 - May 16, 2025

Ortha Gay Conner Hundley, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the hospital after a short illness. She was 99 years old and lived in Keller, Texas, with …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Sandra Ann Thurmond

March 28, 1947 - May 16, 2025

Sandra Ann Thurmond, age 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late G. Haywood, Jr. and Eugie Haywood. Those left …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Walter Persinger

April 28, 1946 - May 16, 2025

Mr. Walter Leo Persinger, age 79, of Covington, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Springs Nursing Center, Hot Springs. Mr. Persinger was born May 16, 2025 in Alleghany County, …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Arthur Leo Nickerson

October 14, 1950 - May 16, 2025

A full life story is being written and will be available soon. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Central Baptist Church …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Jeffrey Dean Scearce

November 21, 1982 - May 16, 2025

Jeffrey Dean Scearce, Jr., 42, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born November 21, 1982, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Jeffrey D. Scearce, Sr. and Susan …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Angela Jeannett Dean Rodkey

May 16, 1972 - May 16, 2025

Our dear Angela Jeannett Dean Rodkey sadly passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on March 11, 1972, to Eddie Reece Dean and Judy Kay …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Kenneth Wade Pigg

September 10, 1947 - May 15, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Wade Pigg, age 77, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy. He was born on September 10, 1947 …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Sylvia Duncan McDaniel

March 28, 1932 - May 15, 2025

Sylvia Mae Duncan McDaniel, while in the loving care of her daughter, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 15, 2025 at the age of 93. Sylvia …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Elaine Hensley

October 21, 1939 - May 15, 2025

Elaine Stephanie Godlewski Hensley, 85, of Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1939, in New York, …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Duane Pettie

March 31, 1988 - May 15, 2025

Duane “Junie” Colbert Pettie, Jr.  transitioned on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Woltz Hospice in Dobson, NC. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Hines Funeral Services.

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Martinsville, Hines Funeral Services

Harry Peronneau Ore

December 4, 1929 - May 15, 2025

Please check back later for the full obituary.

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Gale Humphreys Stevens

December 17, 1950 - May 15, 2025

Gale H. Stevens, 74, of Roanoke, passed away, Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gerlene M. Humphreys; brother-in-law, Jack Dorton. Gale is survived by …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

David Ancell Day

October 31, 1973 - May 15, 2025

David Ancell Day, Jr., 51, of Roanoke, passed away, Thursday, May 15, 2025. The family will have a gathering of family and friends Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-8 pm …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Oliver Norman Evans

July 25, 1927 - May 15, 2025

Dr. Evans and his wife, Theodosia, chose Botetourt County as their retirement destination in 1996 having been attracted by the natural beauty of the area. Dr. Evans, a retired Army …

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South Carolina, Rader Funeral Home

Brady Lewis Wolfe

- May 15, 2025

Brady Lewis Wolfe, 66, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem. Brady was born on January 28, 1959, in Alleghany County, a son …

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Clifton Forge, Arritt Funeral Home

Betty Gene Tucker

- May 15, 2025

Betty Gene Downey Tucker, 83, of Waitville, WV, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Arritt Funeral …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Troy David Simpkins

September 8, 1954 - May 15, 2025

Troy David Simpkins, a lifelong resident of Radford and a proud Bobcat, passed away May 15, 2025. He was 70 years old. In his career as a graphic artist, David …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Serina Vevang Garst

March 6, 1939 - May 15, 2025

Serina Vevang Garst, 86, died in her home in Boones Mill on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Serina strongly valued education and graduated from Randolph Macon Women’s College with a Bachelor’s …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Joann Lawhorn

April 8, 1939 - May 14, 2025

Joann Lawhorn, 86, of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.She was a member of Vinton Wesleyan Church for many …

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Vinton, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Jack Edwin Steele

- May 14, 2025

Jack Edwin Steele, 91, of Columbia, VA passed away on May 14, 2025, in Blacksburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Carmen Miles Steele, …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Haley Marie Clay

July 24, 2002 - May 14, 2025

Haley Marie Clay age 22 of Roanoke and formerly of Franklin County passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Sentara VA Beach General Hospital. She was preceded in death …

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Franklin, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Marilyn Ann Truman

November 4, 1963 - May 14, 2025

Marilyn Ann Truman, 61, of Ferrum, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1963, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the …

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Ferrum, Bassett Funeral Service

Velmer Patterson Hatfield

February 4, 1960 - May 14, 2025

Mr. Velmer Patterson Hatfield, age 65 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hatfield was born on February …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory