Current Obituaries

Barry Lynn Deacon, 76, of Eagle Rock, passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms Friday June 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Pauline Deacon; uncles, …

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Darrel Elvin Reed September 12, 1948 – June 19, 2026 Darrel Elvin Reed, 77, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Friday June 19, 2026. He worked with …

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Mrs. Judy Ann Goad Hornak, age 78 of Mount Airy, entered into eternal rest following a brief illness on June 19, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital with her husband Daniel …

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In the quiet town of Appomattox, Virginia, Gordon Norman Jones, known affectionately as “Lightfoot,” was a beacon of resilience and humility. Born on August 5, 1946, in Alpoca, West Virginia, …

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Cheryl Ann Wolfe, age 57, of Paramus, New Jersey, formerly of Covington, Virginia, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2026 at New Bride Medical Center in Paramus. Cheryl was born on …

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Obituary Danny C. Cox, age 67 of Allisonia passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Born November 11, 1958 he was the son …

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Bishop Keanu Jackson, 28 of Roanoke, was reunited with loved ones gone before on Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1998. From a young age, Bishop …

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Trisha Ann Smith Whitehurst passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. Born in Danville, VA, to the late Charles L. Smith, Jr. and Doris Atkins Smith. Trisha was a wonderfully …

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Albert McCarty (“Carty”) Seagle Jr., 75, of Southwest Virginia, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Lewis Gale Hospital, following a sudden medical emergency. He was born in Rock …

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Tony Wayne Dodson, 78, of Rixeyville, VA passed away peacefully at his sons home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was the son of the late Thomas Dodson and Dorothy …

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Melvina June Simmons, age 82, of The Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs, Virginia and formerly of Covington, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, leaving behind a …

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Mildred Pauline Jarrells, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Buren Ray Jarrells; parents, Clayton Frye Sr. …

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Ronald Lee Paxton, 59, of Covington, died Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1966, a son of the late Howard “Junie” Paxton, Jr. and …

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Linda Marie Slayton Caldwell, age 73, of 222 Jacksons Flat, Covington, Virginia died on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at her home. Linda was born on December 26, 1952 in Alleghany …

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Daril Edward Harvey, a devoted family man and skilled tile finisher, passed away on June 18, 2026, in his hometown of Newport, Virginia, just one day after his 77th birthday. …

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Mrs. Vivian Kay Reid Spell, age 80 of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin surrounded by her loving family. …

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Mitzi Raines Cumbee, 63, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, …

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Baby girl, Skyler London Wall, born on May 24, 2026, age 25 days, daughter of Joshua and Samantha Jones Wall, passed away on June 18, 2026 at Atrium Health-Wake Forest …

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Gary Dale Slusser, age 65, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1961, to the late Pascal Sr. and Mary Bradley Slusser. …

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Dorenda Kaye Perdue, 71 of Roanoke, VA, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. Born on Wednesday, December 1, 1954, to the late Henry Lee Perdue and Helen Lowe Perdue. Please …

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Janelle Rae Bell, 65 of Madison Heights passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was born in Iowa on February 10, 1961, daughter of the late Arild Christensen and …

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Donald Allen Pitts passed on June 18, 2026, at the age of 81. Donald was born on March 6, 1945, and was a resident of Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Annie Bell Newton Cofflin’s spirit broke its mortal bond to keep a divine appointment with Jesus Christ in Paradise on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Ann was 87 years old when …

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Wanda Mullins Hartman, age 60 of Rocky Mount went home to her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Wanda was born February 25, 1966 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Wanda …

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Vergie Gauldin Barbour, 85, of Martinsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Davie Gauldin and Ruby Gilbert Gauldin as well as …

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JOHN BENNETT SIMMONS, affectionately known as “Tater John”, 53, of Bland, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home. He was born August 29, 1972 in Giles County, …

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Mrs. Tishie Mae Simpson Caudle, age 96 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully June 17, 2026 at Ridgecrest Retirement Community. She was born in Surry County, August 2, 1929, the …

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Unconditional love. It is something we all hope to receive, yet rarely give. Brenda Terry Owens was the epitome of unconditional love. Regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation, she …

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Mr. Max Gray Wall, age 84, of Siloam, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Novant Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. …

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Mr. Franklin “Frank” Raymon Dollyhite, 89 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. He was born November 26, 1936, …

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Shirley Marlow Elixson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1947, to the late Hassell Gilbert Marlow and Betty Still Marlow. In …

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John R. “Bobby” Kelley, 75, of Roanoke, passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Owen G. “Red” and Mildred Poff Kelley; brothers, Donald …

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Shelby Campbell Long, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on June 17th, 2026, following a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, grace, and …

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Mr. Roy Wayne Creed, 92 of Mount Airy, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving and supportive family on Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026. He was born May …

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Helen Neely Moseley, 70 of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lynchburg on November 7, 1955. Helen …

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Doris Cawthorne Staton Johnson passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 at the age of 95. She was born October 18, 1930 in Appomattox, daughter of the late James D. …

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Georgia Yvone Potts, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She embraced life’s simple joys and was happiest surrounded by family, a good book, and sharing her love through …

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HOWELL, Deborah DarleneDeborah passed away at her home in Union Hall on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. Deborah Darlene Howell, at the age of 68. Dear sister to John Howell and …

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James Larry “Jimmy” Hughes, age 76 of Wirtz died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 27, 1949 and was preceded in death by …

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Mr. Larry Vaughn Deacon, age 84, of Covington, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of Phyllis Jean Whitmore Deacon. Mr. Deacon was born February …

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Lowell Conrad Turman, 83, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Garfield …

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Louis Edward Powell, 85, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1941, in Virginia …

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Ms. Barbara Jo Hott Childress, age 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living. Ms. Childress was born in Forsyth County, …

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Sadie Ellen Martin Fisher, age 94, of Covington, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to Arritt Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Harrison Arthur, age 81, of Low Moor, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of Larry Gayle Arthur to whom she was …

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