Current Obituaries

Bobby Webb Wright

Bobby Webb Wright

April 24, 1976 - August 28, 2026

Bobby Webb Wright, 50 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1976 in Ohio, a son of Rodney Wright and …

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Rocky Mount, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Josephine “Jody” Epperly Laprad

Josephine "Jody" Epperly Laprad

- August 28, 2026

Joesphine Laprad known to her family & friends as Jody, age 84, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her loving family, on August 28, 2026. Born on …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son
Billy Hoskins Staples

Billy Hoskins Staples

January 7, 1932 - August 27, 2026

Billy Hoskins Staples, 94, of Concord passed away surrounded by those he loved on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He was the son of the late Claude Melvin Staples and Nellie …

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Concord, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Joseph “Joey” Howard Pinkerton

Joseph "Joey" Howard Pinkerton

May 27, 1957 - August 27, 2026

Mr. Joseph Howard “Joey” Pinkerton, age 69 of Ferrum, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. He was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia on May 27, 1957 …

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Ferrum, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Gay Mayberry

Gay Mayberry

May 20, 1942 - August 27, 2026

Gay LaFern Vest Mayberry, 84, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Fairmont Crossing. Born in Lynchburg on May 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Chasity Marie Holt

Chasity Marie Holt

February 7, 1986 - August 27, 2026

Chasity Marie Holt, age 40 of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was born on February 7, 1986 in Patrick County to Randy Holt …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Lola Katherine Horton

Lola Katherine Horton

August 29, 1954 - August 27, 2026

Lola Kathrine Foley Horton, 72, of Bassett, VA, died peacefully on August 27, 2026, at her home in Bassett, VA, surrounded by her loving family of the home. After a …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service
William Anthony  Towler

William Anthony Towler

November 1, 1965 - August 27, 2026

William Anthony Towler Obituary William Anthony Towler, 60, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He was born November 1, 1965, in Chatham, Virginia, to the late …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory
Nathan Gray Burcham

Nathan Gray Burcham

January 26, 1961 - August 27, 2026

Mr. Nathan Gray Burcham, 65, of Cana, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Mr. Burcham was born January 26, 1961, in Galax, VA, to …

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Cana, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Lacey Junior Ayers

Lacey Junior Ayers

December 25, 1950 - August 27, 2026

Lacey Junior Ayers, 75, of Big Island passed away on Thursday, August 27th, 2026. He was the son of the late Lackey Roberts Ayers and Margaret Isabelle Bennington Ayers. Born …

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Big Island, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Sally A. Krueger Nicely

Sally A. Krueger Nicely

October 11, 1943 - August 27, 2026

Sally A. Krueger Nicely, age 82, of Covington, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born October 11, 1943, in Watertown, Wisconsin, and was preceded in death …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home
Patty Lou Flinchum

Patty Lou Flinchum

- August 27, 2026

Patty Lou Flinchum, 70, of Hiwassee, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard McKinney. Survivors include her husband, Richard C. Flinchum of …

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Hiwassee, Mullins Funeral Home
Holly Gray Goodspeed

Holly Gray Goodspeed

December 1, 1949 - August 27, 2026

Holly Gray Goodspeed, 77, of Salem, Va., formerly of Cedar Mountain, N.C., and Harvard, Mass., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son
William “Eddie” Edward Hill

William "Eddie" Edward Hill

July 18, 1948 - August 26, 2026

William Edward “Eddie” Hill, age 78 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, August 26,2026 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 18, 1948 in Pulaski he was the son of the …

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Dublin, Bower Funeral Chapels
Ruth Ann Tyler Coleman

Ruth Ann Tyler Coleman

March 5, 1935 - August 26, 2026

Ruth Ann Tyler Coleman, 91, of Spout Spring, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home. She was the loving wife of Warren Alden Coleman for 73 years. …

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Spout Spring, Robinson Funeral Home
Stacy L. Johnson

Stacy L. Johnson

December 26, 1965 - August 26, 2026

Stacy Legray Johnson, 60, of Roanoke, Va, passed away on August 26, 2026. Stacy was born and raised in Roanoke. Having served in the US Air Force and Air National …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem
Russell Edward Millner

Russell Edward Millner

May 2, 1942 - August 26, 2026

Russell Edward Millner, Sr., 84, of Goode, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Born in Bedford County on May 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Jesse Gordon …

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Goode, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Johnnie Williams

Johnnie Williams

November 4, 1959 - August 26, 2026

Johnnie Everett Williams, age 66, of 1660 Indian Rock Road, Roanoke, Virginia died on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at his home. Johnnie was born November 14, 1959 in Rockbridge County, …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home
Donald Wayne Gearhart

Donald Wayne Gearhart

December 25, 1943 - August 26, 2026

Donald Wayne Gearhart December 25, 1943 – August 26, 2026 Donald Wayne Gearhart, Age 82, passed away on August 26, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born …

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Floyd, Gardner Funeral Home
Jeffrey Wayne Barton

Jeffrey Wayne Barton

June 25, 1964 - August 26, 2026

Jeffrey Wayne Barton, age 62 of Danville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, while a patient of Sovah Health, Danville. He was born on June 25, 1964 and was …

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Danville, Norris Funeral Service
Janice Erie Hankins Price

Janice Erie Hankins Price

September 5, 1951 - August 26, 2026

Janice Erie Hankins Price, 74, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was born September 5, 1951, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Joe Albert Hankins …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory
Gregory Lewis Coghill

Gregory Lewis Coghill

November 12, 1953 - August 26, 2026

Gregory Lewis Coghill was born November 12, 1953, in Richmond, Virginia. He was the son of the late Luther G. Coghill, Jr. and Annie E. Coghill. He is survived by …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Delmer (Chet) Gibson Rhodes

Delmer (Chet) Gibson Rhodes

October 16, 1947 - August 26, 2026

Delmer (Chet) Gibson Rhodes, 78, was born on October 16, 1947, oldest son of Lambert and Lola Bays Rhodes. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Nash …

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Daleville, Rader Funeral Home
James Ford Brown, Sr.

James Ford Brown

December 6, 1956 - August 25, 2026

James Ford Brown, Sr., 69, of Patrick Springs, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 6, 1956, in Rocky Mount, VA …

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Patrick Springs, Norris Funeral Service
Judith Tracy Abbott

Judith Tracy Abbott

February 5, 1953 - August 25, 2026

Judith Tracy Abbott, 73, of Madison Heights passed away on Monday, August 25, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Preston Abbott and Barbara Mount Bettie Abbott. Born …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Allen Payton Sumner

Allen Payton Sumner

July 26, 1940 - August 25, 2026

Allen Payton Sumner, 86, of Christiansburg entered Heaven’s gate on August 25, 2026. Allen loved his country and served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He was a …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.
Clara Agnes Wheeler

Clara Agnes Wheeler

September 3, 1939 - August 25, 2026

Clara Agnes “Agnes” Wheeler, 86, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1939, in Welch, West Virginia, to …

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Moneta, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem
Steve Louis Thomas

Steve Louis Thomas

November 23, 1957 - August 25, 2026

Mr. Steve Louis Thomas, age 68, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 23, 1957 in Surry County to …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Cheryl Ashworth

Cheryl Ashworth

January 28, 1960 - August 25, 2026

Cheryl Ashworth, beloved wife and mother passed peacefully on August 25, 2026. She was surrounded by those who she loved dearly, in her favorite room as the sun passed through …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.
David Neal Marshall

David Neal Marshall

April 21, 1969 - August 25, 2026

Mr. David Neal Marshall, age 57 of Stuart, Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on April 21, 1969, to …

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Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Clyde Wayne Bowman, Sr.

Clyde Wayne Bowman

November 4, 1944 - August 25, 2026

Mr. Clyde Wayne Bowman, Sr., age 81 of Ararat, Virginia, entered into eternal rest early on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. …

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Ararat, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Marie Bateman Stone

Marie Bateman Stone

December 15, 1938 - August 25, 2026

Marie Bateman Stone, 87, of Bassett, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Riverside Health & Rehab. She was born on December 15, 1938, in Hampton, VA to …

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Bassett, Norris Funeral Service
Calvin Fitz-El

Calvin Fitz-El

May 6, 1947 - August 25, 2026

Calvin Fitz-El, age 79 of Rocky Mount, departed this life and entered into eternal heaven at his home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the early morning. He was born …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.
Wyn Wilson Yuhas

Wyn Wilson Yuhas

December 29, 1944 - August 25, 2026

Wyn Wilson Yuhas, 81, of Salem, VA, went to be with Marty on August 25, 2026. Born December 29, 1944, in Roanoke, VA, to the late George Wilson and Rita …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son
Theresa Ann Hawryliw

Theresa Ann Hawryliw

December 1, 1949 - August 25, 2026

Theresa Ann “Terri” Hawryliw, 76, of Salem, Va., formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away on August 25, 2026, where she was greeted in Heaven by her beloved son, Geoff. She …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son
James “Jay” Harry Joyce

James "Jay" Harry Joyce

September 8, 1962 - August 25, 2026

James “Jay” Harry Joyce, III, age 63, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and family members on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Cecil William Hickam

Cecil William Hickam

March 13, 1970 - August 25, 2026

Cecil William Hickam III It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of our Cecil William Hickam III, affectionately known as Double. Cecil left us suddenly and …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service
Emily Warner Bender

Emily Warner Bender

- August 25, 2026

Emily Warner Bender, 96, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on August 25, 2026. She was born in Blue Ridge Summit, PA to the late Laurean and Margaret Hays Warner. She …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.
Gary Neal Beasley, Sr.

Gary Neal Beasley

January 10, 1943 - August 24, 2026

Gary Neal Beasley, Sr., 83, of Madison Heights, went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 24, 2026. Born in Lynchburg on January 10, 1943, he was the son …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Ralph Michael Brannock

Ralph Michael Brannock

July 27, 1951 - August 24, 2026

Mr. Ralph Michael Brannock, age 75 of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Karen Bathurst Cross

Karen Bathurst Cross

January 3, 1954 - August 24, 2026

On August 24, 2026, Karen Bathurst Cross, 72, affectionately known to many as “Gaga,” but as Mama to just one, quietly took her last breath on Earth and opened her …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Jamie Lang Curd

Jamie Lang Curd

February 25, 1947 - August 24, 2026

Jamie Lang Curd, 79, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Born in Lynchburg on February 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the …

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Monroe, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Ronald William Martin

Ronald William Martin

February 6, 1963 - August 24, 2026

Ronald William Martin Obituary RONALD WILLIAM MARTIN, of the Rocky Gap Community, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by his closest family, after a short, intense battle with esophageal …

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Rocky Gap, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home
Marvin Eugene Garrison

Marvin Eugene Garrison

August 2, 1958 - August 24, 2026

Marvin Garrison, 68, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leta Mae and Charlie Garrison. …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald Eugene Martin

Donald Eugene Martin

March 21, 1956 - August 24, 2026

Donald Eugene Martin, 70, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1956, in Lee County, Virginia, to Willie Mae Hopkins Quessenberry and the late …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory