Current Obituaries

Lucye Lee Stacy

Lucye Lee Stacy

September 9, 1977 - July 2, 2026

Lucye Lee Harman Stacy, 48, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Sovah Health Martinsville, surrounded by the love of her family. Lucye was born …

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Martinsville, Bassett Funeral Service
Granville Read Schofield

Granville Read Schofield

April 15, 1971 - July 2, 2026

Granville Read Schofield Jr., 55, of Ferrum, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on July 2nd, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born …

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Ferrum, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home
Rose Marie Bevins

Rose Marie Bevins

- July 2, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce that Rose Marie Bevins, 48, entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Richard Wesley Wood

Richard Wesley Wood

- July 2, 2026

Richard W. Wood, of Salem and formally of narrows, died July 2nd, 2026. He was 79. He was predeceased by his wife, Dawn Enders wood, and his mother and stepfather, …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son
Garnett Raymond Vass

Garnett Raymond Vass

July 21, 1943 - July 2, 2026

Garnett Raymond Vass, 82, passed away peacefully at his residence in Roanoke, Virginia on July 2, 2026. Born on July 21, 1943, in Hillsville, Virginia, Garnett lived a life marked …

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Hollins, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem
James “Jaybird” Patrick Ulma

James "Jaybird" Patrick Ulma

September 29, 1976 - July 2, 2026

James Patrick Ulma (Jaybird), age 49 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. James was born September 29, 1976 to the late Roderick and Patricia Ulma. In addition …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home
Judith Anne Kennedy

Judith Anne Kennedy

October 16, 1947 - July 2, 2026

Judith Anne Hutchinson Kennedy, 78, of Farmville, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 2nd surrounded by the comfort and love of her husband and daughter. Born on October 16, 1947, …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Bonnie Quesenberry Erickson

Bonnie Quesenberry Erickson

June 5, 1955 - July 2, 2026

Bonnie Quesenberry Erickson, of Christiansburg, passed away, Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1955, in Christiansburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her father and …

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Christiansburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.
Timothy Osborne Cox

Timothy Osborne Cox

- July 2, 2026

Timothy Osborne Cox, 67, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was a former employee of Kollmorgen and was currently employed by Food Lion. He was …

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Dublin, Mullins Funeral Home
Jeffrey Scott Welch

Jeffrey Scott Welch

- July 2, 2026

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Welch, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Skillen “Junior” and Janie Ann Landes Welch and …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home
Johnny Lee Lawson, Sr.

Johnny Lee Lawson

December 3, 1940 - July 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny L. Lawson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Johnny departed this world on …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home
Stacy Frances Louise Schnabel

Stacy Frances Louise Schnabel

- July 2, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stacy Frances Louise Schnabel, a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us suddenly at her home on July 2, 2026, at …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Faye Taylor

Faye Taylor

December 5, 1955 - July 1, 2026

Faye Taylor, 70, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Sovah Health – Martinsville. She was born in Henry County, VA a daughter of the late Elmo …

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Martinsville, Hines Funeral Services
Russell Alfred Krantz, Jr.

Russell Alfred Krantz

May 20, 1947 - July 1, 2026

Russell Alfred Krantz, Jr., 79, of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. He was the son of the late Russell A. Krantz and Jean Padgett Krantz. Born May …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Paul Ely Shoemaker

Paul Ely Shoemaker

February 15, 1940 - July 1, 2026

Paul Ely Shoemaker February 15, 1940 – July 01, 2026 Paul Ely Shoemaker, of Floyd, VA passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Born on February 15, 1940, Paul …

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Floyd, Gardner Funeral Home
Steven Rickey McKelvy

Steven Rickey McKelvy

November 1, 1954 - July 1, 2026

Steven Rickey McKelvy, affectionately known to family and friends as “Spook,” passed away on July 1, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia, following a brief illness. He was 72 years old. Born …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home
Susan Ann Taylor Glasgow

Susan Ann Taylor Glasgow

January 6, 1955 - July 1, 2026

Susan Ann Glasgow, 71, of Axton Va. passed away on July 2, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, Va. after several months of declining health. She is survived …

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Ridgeway, Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home
Delmas “Del” Linwood Smith

Delmas "Del" Linwood Smith

February 23, 1947 - July 1, 2026

Delmas L. Smith (“Del”), age 79, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1947, in Lexington, Virginia. Del graduated from Jefferson High School. He enlisted …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.
Brenda Mays Nichols

Brenda Mays Nichols

October 3, 1941 - July 1, 2026

Brenda Mays Nichols, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 1, 2026. She was born October 3rd, 1941, in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of the …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service
Sabrina Dawn Collins

Sabrina Dawn Collins

June 4, 1991 - July 1, 2026

Sabrina Dawn Collins, age 35, of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Ms. Collins was born in Danville, …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service
Jimmy Edward Rexrode

Jimmy Edward Rexrode

March 20, 1936 - July 1, 2026

Jimmy Edward Rexrode went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2026, at the age of 90. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and three …

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Roanoke, Blue Ridge Funeral Home
Farley  Lester

Farley Lester

September 23, 1943 - July 1, 2026

Farley Lester, age 82 of Hiwassee passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at his home with his family. Born September 23, 1943 in Pulaski County, he was the son of …

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Hiwassee, Bower Funeral Chapels
Bobby Ray Johnson

Bobby Ray Johnson

July 29, 1943 - July 1, 2026

Mr. Bobby Ray Johnson, 82, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 1, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Johnson was born July 29, 1943, …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Steven Linclous Thomas

Steven Linclous Thomas

May 1, 1959 - July 1, 2026

Steven Linclous Thomas, 67, of Blacksburg, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 1, 1959, he was the son of the late Virgil Thomas and …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.
Francis “Frank” Martin Smusz, Sr.

Francis "Frank" Martin Smusz

- July 1, 2026

Francis “Frank” Martin Smusz, Sr., 95, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Falchiere Smusz; parents, Francis Martin Smusz …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home
Theresa Phyars

Theresa Phyars

July 18, 1934 - July 1, 2026

Theresa Phyars, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born on July 18, 1934, Theresa lived a life grounded in faith, love, and devotion to her family. …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem
Melinda O. Gleim

Melinda O. Gleim

May 23, 1958 - June 30, 2026

When I see you, I see myself. Both in life and death, I see. Melinda O. Gleim, 68, of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on June 30, 2026. Born on May …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.
Frances Joann Waters Therien

Frances Joann Waters Therien

October 31, 1948 - June 30, 2026

Frances Joann Waters Therien, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Springfield, Illinois, on October 31, 1948, she was …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Jayne Ray (Lowry) King

Jayne Ray (Lowry) King

January 16, 1929 - June 30, 2026

Mrs. Jayne Ray Lowry King, age 97 of Mount Airy entered into God’s glory and the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Joan …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Joseph George Schuyler

Joseph George Schuyler

June 29, 1947 - June 30, 2026

Joseph “Limo Joe” Schuyler, 79, of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we make this announcement. Joe …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory
William L. (Bill) Schwemer

William L. (Bill) Schwemer

May 30, 1940 - June 30, 2026

William (Bill) Levoy SchwemerMay 30, 1940 – June 30, 2026Bill was born on May 30, 1940 on a farm in Kenton, Ohio to parents Twylah Schwemer and Bill Senior, who …

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Wirtz, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home
Thelma Elizabeth Garman

Thelma Elizabeth Garman

February 22, 1954 - June 30, 2026

Thelma Elizabeth “Liz” Bowers Garman, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1954, in Virginia, to the late Joe Billy Bowers, Sr. and …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service
Dalton “Daldon” Lee Close

Dalton "Daldon" Lee Close

July 19, 2009 - June 30, 2026

Dalton “Daldon” Lee Close, 16, of Botetourt, Virginia, made his journey to Heaven on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. For 14 months, Dalton bravely battled a brain tumor with bright smiles, …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory
Gerald “Ed” Edward Drane

Gerald "Ed" Edward Drane

- June 30, 2026

Gerald Edward Drane, 79 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Center following a long illness. Born in Jackson, MS, as the …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.
Robert Dean Cozart

Robert Dean Cozart

January 23, 1968 - June 30, 2026

Robert Dean Cozart II, 58, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Summerville, South Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family, his pastor, …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory
Tammy Lynn Nunnery

Tammy Lynn Nunnery

June 11, 1976 - June 30, 2026

Tammy Lynn Nunnery, 50, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born June 11, 1976, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Michel Lee Reel and Dalene …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory
Tommy Cives Hamm, Jr.

Tommy Cives Hamm

November 14, 1952 - June 29, 2026

Mr. Tommy Cives Hamm, Jr. age 73 of Mount Airy entered into enteral rest on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson surrounded …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory
Kathy Sue Williams

Kathy Sue Williams

- June 29, 2026

“Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies.” -Proverbs 31:10It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one and the …

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Pembroke, Kendall Funeral Home
Pencie Compton Young

Pencie Compton Young

September 24, 1940 - June 29, 2026

Pencie Compton Young, 85, of Blairs, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at her residence in Blairs, after a 3 year long battle with medical issues. She was …

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Blairs, Norris Funeral Service
Lonnie “Lonzo” Bishop Robinson

Lonnie "Lonzo" Bishop Robinson

October 22, 1966 - June 29, 2026

Lonnie “Lonzo” Bishop Robinson, born October 22, 1966, in Baltimore, MD, long term resident of Radford, VA, passed away on June 29, 2026. He left behind his loving wife of …

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Radford, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.
Donald Shelton Tuck

Donald Shelton Tuck

- June 29, 2026

Donald S. Tuck, 90, of Salem, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend whose …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son
Russell Roland

Russell Roland

September 21, 1959 - June 29, 2026

Russell Eugene Roland, age 66, of 653 Verge Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:20 AM at the University of Virginia Medical Center …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home
Barbara Gutzwiller Jones

Barbara Gutzwiller Jones

June 15, 1947 - June 29, 2026

Barbara G. Jones, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Gutzwiller; beloved twin sons, Thomas Jones …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory
Rebecca Ann Crouch

Rebecca Ann Crouch

- June 29, 2026

“Rebecca “Becky” Ann Mott Crouch, 67, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of more than 30 years, Robert …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home
Ralph Lee Barnard

Ralph Lee Barnard

January 4, 1939 - June 29, 2026

Ralph Lee Barnard, 87, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of June 29, 2026. Fittingly, Ralph’s life …

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Meadows of Dan, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory