Current Obituaries

William "Lance" Elantha Carson

October 16, 1959 - July 19, 2025

William Elantha “Lance” Carson, Jr., 65, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Brian Center-Alleghany in Low Moor following a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Vernon "Smokey" Lee Harris

December 15, 1958 - July 19, 2025

Vernon “Smokey” Lee Harris, 66, of Monroe passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Warren Joseph Harris and Frances Shrader Harris. Born December 15, …

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Monroe, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Wayne Douglas

October 2, 1950 - July 19, 2025

Mr. Gary Wayne Douglas, age 74, of Covington, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of Martha Jane Rock Douglas. Mr. Douglas was born October …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Carlen Keith Cline

December 15, 1947 - July 19, 2025

Carlen Keith Cline, 77, left his earthly home on July 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Hudson Homer and Fannie Bishop Cline. A Seaman E-3 in the …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Kenneth Nolen Byrd

March 18, 1954 - July 19, 2025

Kenneth Nolen Byrd, 71, of Ridgeway, Virginia, met Jesus face-to-face Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born March 18, 1954, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late James Nolen Byrd and …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Edna Riley Dickerson

December 21, 1927 - July 19, 2025

Edna Riley Dickerson, 97, of Pamplin passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge. She was the wife of the late William Merton Dickerson, …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Cathy East Swift

August 20, 1959 - July 19, 2025

Cathy East Swift, 65, of Madison Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Lynchburg on August 20, 1959, she was the daughter …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Clayton Otis Linkous

July 9, 1951 - July 19, 2025

Clayton Otis Linkous, age 74, of Christiansburg died, Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born in Montgomery, Co., Va. on July 9, 1951 to the late Otis and Stella Early …

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Christiansburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Harold Garrison

- July 19, 2025

Harold “Tad” Charles Garrison, Sr., 83, of Fincastle, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Newton II and Mary Gates Garrison; …

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Fincastle, Botetourt Funeral Home

Mary Darrah Turner Via

April 3, 1934 - July 19, 2025

Mary Darrah Turner Via, age 91, of Henry, Virginia, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, Virginia. …

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Henry, Bassett Funeral Service

Luther "Mousie" Clayton McMillian

October 7, 1938 - July 19, 2025

Mr. Luther Clayton “Mousie” McMillian, 86 of Ararat, VA, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday evening July 19, 2025. He was born October 7, …

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Ararat, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Olvis "Vene" Hamblett

July 24, 1933 - July 19, 2025

Olvis “Vene” Hamblett, age 91, passed away on July 19, 2025. She was born July 24, 1933. Vene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was the daughter …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Deena Ann Conner Furgeson

August 18, 1972 - July 19, 2025

Deena Ann Conner Furgeson, 52, of Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born on August 18, 1972, in …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Luther Thomas Riddle

June 28, 1944 - July 19, 2025

Luther Thomas Riddle Sr., 81 of Narrows Virginia. Passed away on Saturday July 19th in Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. He was preceded and death by his parents, Tom …

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Pembroke, Kendall Funeral Home

William "Billy" Thomas McGuire

July 26, 1947 - July 19, 2025

William “Billy” Thomas McGuire, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 19, 2025. Billy retired from MOOG as a machinist with over 35 years of service. …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Julia Irene Nelson

June 24, 1930 - July 19, 2025

Julia Irene Nelson, 95, entered her eternal rest Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Rocky Mount, Virginia. She was born June 24, 1930, in Frankin County, Virginia, to the late Fletcher …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Gwendolyn Jolin

January 1, 1959 - July 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Gwendolyn Young Jolin of Buchanan, Virginia passed away on July 19th, 2025 at the age of 65. She was born in Monticello, …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Freda C. Cox

November 7, 1944 - July 19, 2025

Freda C. Cox, 80, of Stafford, Virginia, passed away on July 19, 2025, in Stafford, Virginia with her son, Mike, her grandchildren, Kelsey and David, and longtime friend and caregiver, …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Michael "Mike" Allen Turner

October 18, 1953 - July 19, 2025

Michael “Mike” Allen Turner, 71, of Catawba passed into his heavenly home on July 19, 2025. A native of Virginia he was born on October 18, 1953 to Allen and …

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Daleville, Rader Funeral Home

Albert Elwood Lahtela

April 27, 1939 - July 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and enduring love that we announce the passing of Albert Elwood Lahtela, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend and neighbor to …

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Winston-Salem, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Leighton Elbert Smith

January 12, 1963 - July 19, 2025

Leighton Elbert Smith, Jr. age 62 of Troutville and formerly of Covington passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a strong and courageous battle …

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Covington, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Charles Patrick McLennan

August 4, 1957 - July 19, 2025

Charles Patrick McLennan Sr., age 67, of Fairfax, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Roger Anglin

September 27, 1945 - July 18, 2025

Roger went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at age, 79. He was born in Stuart, VA September 27, 1945, a son of the late Polo …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Charles Leonard Hall

October 22, 1952 - July 18, 2025

Charles Leonard Hall, age 72 of Penhook passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Surviving are his wife,Patsy Hall; brother, David Hall (Mari); daughter, Amber Simmons (Myca); step-daughters, Angelia,Brandi,Jessica; grandson,Bryson; granddaughter,Raelynn; …

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Penhook, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Hassie Moore Mayes Jarrell

April 8, 1933 - July 18, 2025

Hassie Moore Mayes Jarrell, age 92, born April 8, 1933, born to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Riley “Tommy” Moore and Trisha Tolbert Moore, passed from this life on Friday, July …

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Lowgap, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Katherine "Kay" Forbis Wilmoth

April 21, 1944 - July 18, 2025

Mrs. Katherine “Kay” Forbis Wilmoth, age 81, of Dobson, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born April 21, 1944, in …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Pamela T. Campbell

July 10, 1949 - July 18, 2025

Pamela T. Campbell—lovingly known as Pam, Pammy, Mama, Nanny, Mimi, and NeNe—passed away on July 18, 2025, just eight days after her 76th birthday. Her life was full. Her love …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Linda Wilborn Turner

January 26, 1951 - July 18, 2025

Linda Wilborn Turner, 74, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Danville, VA on January 26, 1951 to the late Deloris …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Cosbie Mcdaniel Bishop

April 15, 1955 - July 18, 2025

Cosbie McDaniel Bishop, age 70, of Christiansburg, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at her home. She was born in Radford, VA, on April 15, 1955, to the late Garland Hale …

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Christiansburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Jerry Lane Blankenship

March 31, 1955 - July 18, 2025

JERRY LANE BLANKENSHIP, 70, of Bland, VA, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home. He was born March 31, 1955 in Wytheville, VA, the son of the late …

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Bland, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Edward Francis Garvey

September 11, 1934 - July 18, 2025

Edward Francis Garvey of Salem, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, from cerebrovascular disease at the age of 90. Edward was born in Syracuse, NY, and attended The …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Christy (Hawks) Potts

March 18, 1960 - July 18, 2025

Mrs. Christy Hawks Potts, age 65 of Dobson, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Potts was …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

George Perry Bratton

January 24, 1961 - July 18, 2025

George “Perry” Bratton, 64, passed away on July 18, 2025, after a long and difficult journey marked by both struggle and heartache. He was born on January 24, 1961 to …

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Hollins, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Rodney Alden Altizer

March 11, 1939 - July 18, 2025

Rodney Alden Altizer, age 86, of Christiansburg died, Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1939, to the late Edgar A. and Mabel Bowyer Altizer. He was …

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Christiansburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Diane Dittmer Becker Leonard

December 5, 1935 - July 18, 2025

Mrs. Diane Dittmer Becker Leonard, age 89, of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at her home. She was born on December 5, 1935 in Milwaukee …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Marian "Polly" Fuller Archer

October 30, 1946 - July 18, 2025

Marian Fuller (Polly) Archer died on July 18, 2025, in Radford, Virginia.   Polly was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend. Her lifetime career as a reference librarian in …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Jackie Lee Mcguire Byrd

January 12, 1951 - July 18, 2025

Jackie Lee McGuire Byrd, 74, of Ridgeway, Virginia, ran into the arms of Jesus Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born January 12, 1951, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Patricia "Trit" Ann Martin

August 9, 1947 - July 18, 2025

Ms. Patricia “Trit” Ann Martin, age 77 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born in Patrick County on August 9, 1947, to the late …

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Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Mabel Ailene Cannaday Prillaman

September 1, 1937 - July 18, 2025

Mabel Ailene Cannaday Prillaman, age 87 of Bassett, VA passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by her family in her favorite place, Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born, September …

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Bassett, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Johnny Lee Jackson

October 3, 1955 - July 18, 2025

Johnny Lee Jackson, 69, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, John Jackson; mother, Barbara Baldwin; stepfather Thomas …

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New Castle, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Norman Grayden Lineburg

July 17, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Norman Grayden Lineburg, 89, of Radford, Virginia, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Norman grew up in Winchester, Virginia, and graduated from John Handley High School in 1954. He was …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Charles Curtin

May 17, 1938 - July 17, 2025

Mr. Charles Francis (Butch) Curtin, age 87, of Covington, died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Norma O’Conner Curtin. Mr. Curtin was born May …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Jesse Deshazo

July 17, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Jesse Wayne DeShazo, age 75 of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse DeShazo …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Curtis Wiley McCormick, Sr.

May 31, 1929 - July 17, 2025

Curtis Wiley McCormick, Sr., 96, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Runk and Pratt at Leesville Rd, Lynchburg, Va. He was the devoted husband of the …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Sidney Nicely

September 25, 1949 - July 17, 2025

Sidney McCllean “Sid” Nicely, age 77, of 711 Goodland Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Sid was born on September 25, 1947 …

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Roanoke, Nicely Funeral Home