Current Obituaries

Emily Lou Roach Francis

January 12, 1941 - October 11, 2026

Emily Lou Roach Francis, age 85, of Java, Virginia, was called home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and brother. Born on January 12, 1941, …

Chatham, Norris Funeral Service

Marjorie Megginson Trent

June 28, 1937 - October 11, 2026

Marjorie Megginson Trent, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Marjorie went home to the Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband and family. Born in Lynchburg, …

Iva B. Redman

August 4, 1954 - October 11, 2026

Iva Redman was born on August 4, 1954, to Fred and Jackie Bradley in Hot Springs, Virginia. She passed away on October 11, 2026, surrounded in her final days by …

Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Timothy Allen Watson

July 12, 1949 - October 11, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Allen Watson, 77, of Monroe, Virginia, left his earthly home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and entered his eternal home in Heaven, where he is now free from …

Tony Lee Reynolds

May 31, 1965 - October 11, 2026

Tony Lee Reynolds, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:25 p.m. A graduate of Amherst High School, Tony continued his education by studying accounting …

Brenda Caldwell Carbaugh

- October 11, 2026

Brenda Sue Caldwell Carbaugh, 82, of Pembroke, Virginia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. …

Pembroke, Kendall Funeral Home

Hearl Hoyt Parris, Sr.

July 11, 1937 - October 11, 2026

Hearl Hoyt Parris, Sr., 89, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Hearl and Clara Lawson Parris; his beloved wife, Patricia …

Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Wanda Dickerson Haskins

July 12, 1952 - October 11, 2026

Wanda Louise Dickerson Haskins, 74, passed away on October 11, 2026. She was born in Floyd, Virginia, on July 12, 1952, to the late Ras Dickerson and Lossie Ballinger Dickerson. …

Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Larry Edward Sprinkel

January 17, 1950 - October 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Larry Edward SprinkelJanuary 17, 1950 – October 11, 2026Larry Edward Sprinkel was born on January 17, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, and passed away on October 11, …

Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Sandra Lynn Vance Johnson

February 24, 1972 - October 11, 2026

Sandra Lynn Vance Johnson, 54, was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, mentor, minister, and friend. She and her husband, Reverend Tony Ray Johnson of Blacksburg, Virginia, were married for nearly …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Roy Lee Loope

- October 11, 2026

Roy Lee Loope, 84, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was welcomed into Heaven by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carol Loope who passed …

Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Shirley Mae Taylor

March 15, 1939 - October 11, 2026

Shirley Mae Earles Taylor Shirley Mae Earles Taylor, 87, of Spencer, VA passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1939, in Henry County, VA …

Spencer, Norris Funeral Service

William Mccallum Finley

- October 11, 2026

William McCallum Finley, III The Rev. William McCallum Finley–beloved husband, father, grandfather, minister, and friend–was born in Pampa, TX, on February 2, 1946, and passed away in his home in …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

James C. Gardner

October 6, 1940 - October 10, 2026

James C. Gardner October 06, 1940 – October 10, 2026 James C. Gardner, 86, of Galax, passed away at his home on Saturday October 10, 2026. He worked in the …

Galax, Gardner Funeral Home

Emma Jean Shanks

May 5, 1933 - October 10, 2026

Emma Jean Cauley Shanks, age 93, of 1824 Indian Draft Road, Millboro, Virginia died on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emma …

Charlottesville, Nicely Funeral Home

Charles Andrew Daily

August 30, 1960 - October 10, 2026

Charles Andrew Dailey, 66, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Vinton, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Charles Dean Warden

July 8, 1961 - October 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dean Warden. His life was a blessing to our family, and his love and …

Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Jamey Elizabeth Wright Fore

July 25, 1947 - October 10, 2026

Jamey Elizabeth Wright Fore died on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Paramount Senior Living, Fredericksburg, VA. She grew up in Gladstone, VA where she was a long time, and proud …

Gladstone, Norris Funeral Service

Bryon Ray Doss

November 7, 2004 - October 10, 2026

Byron Ray Doss, 21, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Bassett, Virginia. He was born on November 7, 2004, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Brent Ray …

Jewel Arlene Hiatt Johnson

April 10, 1951 - October 9, 2026

Mrs. Jewel Arlene Hiatt Johnson, age 75, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 9, 2026, at Central Continuing Care. Mrs. Johnson was born April 10, 1951, in …

James "Jim" Davis Bennett

April 15, 1945 - October 9, 2026

James “Jim” Davis Bennett age 81 of Wirtz passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at his home following a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Monday, …

Wirtz, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Thurmond Franklin Cook

January 28, 1941 - October 9, 2026

THURMOND FRANKLIN COOK January 28, 1941 – October 9, 2026 Mr. Thurmond Franklin Cook, age 85, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on October 9, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital in …

Judy Hardy Brintle

June 9, 1941 - October 9, 2026

Judy Hardy Brintle, 85, passed away October 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 9, 1941, to the late James Harbour and Martha Columbia Hardy. Judy was a …

Sharon Marie Elston

April 4, 1955 - October 9, 2026

Sharon Marie Elston, age 71 of Big Island, VA passed away Friday, October 9, 2026. She was born April 4, 1955 in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Oscar …

Big Island, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

John McRae Hayth

September 2, 1939 - October 9, 2026

John McRae Hayth, 87, of Salem, Virginia, formerly of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Born in Springwood in Botetourt County, Virginia, he was the son of …

Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Elvin "Tom" Thomas Worley Jr.

February 15, 1947 - October 9, 2026

Elvin “Tom” Thomas Worley Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Elvin was born in Danville, VA on February 15, …

Danville, Norris Funeral Service

Madison Jade McCauley

April 25, 2008 - October 9, 2026

Madison Jade McCauley, beloved daughter of Micah and Angela McCauley, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:22 p.m. surrounded by love and being held in her Daddy’s …

Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Jonathan Ray Lawhorn

August 11, 1982 - October 8, 2026

Jonathan Ray “Buck” Lawhorn 44 of Covington passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Lewis Gale Alleghany Hospital. He was born August 11, 1982, in Alleghany County. He was preceded …

Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Glinda Ilene Smith Owens

March 11, 1949 - October 8, 2026

Mrs. Glinda Ilene Smith Owens, 77 of Ararat, VA, passed away early Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born in Patrick County, Virginia, March 11, …

Van Edwin Turner

July 4, 1944 - October 8, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Van Edwin Turner, of Blacksburg, Virginia, who passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at the age of 82, …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Larry Journell

July 19, 1948 - October 8, 2026

Lawrence E. “Larry” Journell, 78, of Fincastle, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born July 19, 1948, in Roanoke, Virginia, Larry was a graduate of Northside High School. He …

Fincastle, Botetourt Funeral Home

Robin Elaine Dove

February 2, 1966 - October 8, 2026

Robin Elaine Dove, age 60, of Blacksburg died, Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born in Wytheville, Virginia on February 2, 1966. She is survived by her husband, David Dove; …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Kimberly Fisher White

June 23, 1956 - October 8, 2026

Kimberly Fisher White, 70 of Huddleston, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born June 23, 1956 in Norfolk, a daughter of the late …

Roberta "Robbie" K. Francisco

May 29, 1939 - October 8, 2026

Roberta Kirk Francisco, 87, a longtime resident of Salem, died October 8, 2026. She was born in Giles County, VA on May 29, 1939 to the late Edith Caldwell and …

Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Coy Dean Bowman

July 25, 1937 - October 8, 2026

Mr. Coy Dean Bowman, 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview. Mr. Bowman was born July 25, 1937, in Surry …

Elizabeth "Janie" Price Smith

January 9, 1929 - October 8, 2026

Elizabeth Price “Janie” Smith, age 97, of Blacksburg died, Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born in the Smithfield House on Smithfield Plantation on January 9, 1929, to the late …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Kent Roberson Leonard

July 19, 1956 - October 8, 2026

Mr. Kent Roberson Leonard, age 70, of Mount Airy passed away on October 8, 2026. He was born in Mount Airy on July 19, 1956, to the parents of Wallace …

Cheryl Ann Creed

November 19, 1958 - October 8, 2026

Ms. Cheryl Ann Creed, 67, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem. Ms. Creed was born November 19, 1958, …

Tina Rena Collins

- October 8, 2026

“Blue-Eyes” Tina Rena Collins 11/12/74 – 10/8/26 Tina was called home on the 8th of October and was preceded in death by her niece Laura, sister Joanie, cousin Cody, Mother …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Ramona A. Lawrence

- October 8, 2026

Ramona A Lawrence, age 97, passed away on October 8, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Marvin A Lawrence, her parents, Bernard and Rachel Abbott, daughter, Marla Lawrence …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Harold "Joe" Granville Campbell Sr.

September 9, 1935 - October 8, 2026

Harold “Joe” Granville Campbell, Sr., of Amherst, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Amherst County on June 9, 1935 …

Amherst, Norris Funeral Service

Donald Spencer Hayes

June 21, 1934 - October 8, 2026

Don S. Hayes, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on October 8, 2026. He was 92. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Georgia Hayes, and by his …

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Michelle Antoinette Butler

- October 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved MommaIt is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Michelle Antoinette Jones Butler, who peacefully went to …

Melvin E. Huffman

January 28, 1940 - October 7, 2026

Melvin E. Huffman, 86, widower of Verna “Judy” Leffel Huffman, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his home. He was born in Roanoke and was the son of …

Marguerite Meadows Whitmer

- October 7, 2026

Marguerite Meadows Whitmer, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Marguerite was the beloved wife of Beverly Ivan Whitmer, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. …