Current Obituaries

Veola Bentley

November 4, 1939 - February 9, 2026

Elvia Veola (Boyd) Bentley, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1939, making her 86 years, 3 months, and 5 days old.She …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Kenneth Santmyer

December 28, 1962 - February 9, 2026

Kenneth “Akweks/Kenny” Santmyer, 63, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Amherst, Virginia. Born on December 28, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, Kenny lived a life defined by dedication to …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Drue Reynolds Hurd

January 15, 1937 - February 9, 2026

Mrs. Drue Reynolds Hurd, age 89, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born in …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Mary Ann Honaker

December 30, 1993 - February 9, 2026

Mary Ann Honaker-Deare, 31, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Glade Hill, Virginia. Born on December 30, 1993, in Blacksburg, Virginia, Mary brought joy and light into the world …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Jefferson "Jb" Bayard Stevens

February 7, 1962 - February 9, 2026

Jefferson Bayard “JB” Stevens, Jr., born February 7, 1962, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 64 in Roanoke. He spent most of his life in Botetourt …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Geneva Powell Mason

- February 8, 2026

Geneva Powell Mason, age 84 of Fork Mountain died Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bethel Mason; parents, Carl and Bessie Powell; father-in-law and …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Jack Wayne Burks

October 17, 1937 - February 8, 2026

Jack Wayne Burks, 88, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Elsie Moore Burks. Born in Appomattox, …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Long "Bill" Chen

October 29, 1977 - February 8, 2026

Long Chen (Bill), 48, of Blacksburg, Virginia, peacefully passed away on February 8, 2026. Born on October 29, 1977, in Heilongjiang, China, he was our dad, a devoted husband to …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Irene L. Quisenberry

October 5, 1934 - February 8, 2026

Irene L. Quisenberry, at 91, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February, 8, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Jonas K. Quisenberry, and sister …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Peggy Jean Gearhart

February 17, 1935 - February 8, 2026

Peggy Jean Gearhart, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1935. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, James Thompson and Margaret …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Jerry William Shropshire

May 28, 1950 - February 8, 2026

Mr. Jerry William Shropshire, age 75, of Dobson, won his battle with cancer on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born May 28, …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Bobby Wayne Phelps

April 22, 1932 - February 8, 2026

Bobby W. Phelps, 93, of Lynchburg, VA, died peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of Betty Robinson Phelps for 70 years. Born on …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Avanelle (Abby) Hardy Branch

September 11, 1941 - February 8, 2026

Avanelle Hardy Branch (Abby)Mrs. Avanelle Hardy Branch passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, NC on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Avanelle …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Elizabeth Jean Saunders Foley

July 18, 1970 - February 8, 2026

Elizabeth Jean Saunders Foley, age 55, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 18, 1970, in Greensboro, North …

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Collinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

William "Bill" Avery Kidwell, Jr.

- February 8, 2026

Bill was born in Kentucky, the only son of Myrtle Arnold and William Avery Kidwell. He had three sisters: Betty Jean Kidwell (deceased), Barbara Kidwell Braun (deceased) and Linda Kidwell …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Edna Jean Brown

March 9, 1945 - February 8, 2026

Edna Jean (EJ) Chavis Garrett Brown, 80, of Roanoke Va., passed away February 8,2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born March 9, 1945, in Yukon, Mo., to Cleve …

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New Castle, John M. Oakey & Son

Kitty Louise Richardson

February 7, 1944 - February 8, 2026

Kitty Louise Richardson, 82 of Elliston, Va., passed away suddenly on February 8, 2026. Born February 7, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Louis and Eva Carlson, she …

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Elliston, John M. Oakey & Son

Mary Virginia Hoppe

June 9, 1942 - February 8, 2026

Mary Virginia Hoppe age 83 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

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Roanoke, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Rosalyn Brown

February 2, 1952 - February 7, 2026

Rosalyn Louise Smith Brown, age 74, of N. Alleghany Ave, Covington, Virginia died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Center, Low Moor. She was born …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home

Mary Ann Budz Assaid

September 19, 1939 - February 7, 2026

Mary Ann Budz Assaid, 86, passed peacefully after a sudden illness on Friday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong educator, Mary Ann was a dedicated teacher …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Carol Arnold Glover

October 2, 1934 - February 7, 2026

Carol June Glover, 91, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born on October 2, 1934. Carol dedicated her life to the service of others, a testament …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

James Tharpe

April 22, 1944 - February 7, 2026

James Washington “Jim” Tharpe, Jr., age 81, of 115 Sonnys Geta Way, Eagle Rock, Virginia died on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Jim was …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home

Javier Tolentino-Martinez

- February 7, 2026

Javier Tolentino-Martinez, 18, of Appomattox, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born on February 8, 2007, in Chesterfield, VA he was the son of Francisco Tolentino-Martinez and Tabitha Atkins …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Hester Lou Wymer Milliner

- February 7, 2026

Hester Lou Wymer Milliner, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Lee Wymer and Emma Evelyn King Wymer; …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Susan Annette Wright

October 23, 1961 - February 7, 2026

Susan Annette Wright, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born October 23, 1961, to the late Shirley Martin in Texas and later fostered by the …

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Christiansburg, Mullins Funeral Home

Donald Clay Boaz

January 21, 1952 - February 7, 2026

Donald Clay Boaz, 74, of Atlantic Beach, NC passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1952, in Henry County, VA to the late Ada …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Teddy Fields Cox

December 17, 1939 - February 7, 2026

Mr. Teddy F. Cox, 86, peacefully departed his earthly life and ascended to his heavenly home surrounded by his devoted family on February 7, 2026. Teddy was born on December …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Kathy Hudson Handy

June 15, 1962 - February 7, 2026

Kathy Hudson Handy, 63, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1962, in Martinsville, Virginia, to …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Thomas Edward Custer

May 27, 1938 - February 7, 2026

Thomas Edward Custer, 87, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  He was born on May 27, 1938 to the late Wilson O. Custer & Lucille Andrews Custer. …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Donald Lee Roseberry

June 3, 1938 - February 7, 2026

Donald Lee “Butch” Roseberry of Dublin,VA born June 3, 1938 died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. He was a building contractor in Dublin and Pulaski …

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Dublin, Seagle Funeral Home

Paul Roger Saunders

June 16, 1957 - February 7, 2026

Paul Roger Saunders Jr., 68 of Roanoke, Virginia passed away February 7, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents Paul Roger Saunders Sr and Phyllis C. Saunders, also by his …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Jackie Frazier Woods

June 5, 1954 - February 7, 2026

Sunday Feb. 7, 2026 Jackie was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jackie was born in Martinsville, VA. on June 5, 1954 to the late …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Mabel Elaine Mosley Goad

August 29, 1932 - February 7, 2026

Mrs. Mabel Elaine Mosley “GG” Goad, age 93, formally of Mount Airy, passed away early Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living. Mrs. Goad was born in …

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Kingsport, TN, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Lena Barker Gilbert

December 28, 1940 - February 7, 2026

Lena Barker Gilbert, 85, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at K.B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She was born on December 28, 1940, …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Nancy Guilliams Bradley

October 24, 1943 - February 7, 2026

Nancy Guilliams Bradley, age 82, of Rocky Mount, passed through the gates of Heaven on February 7, 2026, after a long courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was born to Thelmo …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Evelyn Laverne Love Wray

November 9, 1936 - February 7, 2026

Evelyn Laverne Love Wray crossed the river Jordan into Heaven on February 7, 2026, peacefully, at Brookdale Memory Care/Assisted Living . She was preceded in death by parents, Horace D. …

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Roanoke, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Armstead Young

May 19, 1931 - February 7, 2026

We are saddened to announce our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Armstead Akers (Will) Young, a talented and remarkable man, left us this past weekend, at the age of 94. …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Shirley Banks Johnson

July 29, 1948 - February 6, 2026

Shirley Banks Johnson departed this life on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Heritage Hall Nursing Facility in Rich Creek, Virginia, following a long illness. Shirley was born on July 29, …

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Rich Creek, Kendall Funeral Home

Glenda Roanna Mercer

November 1, 1941 - February 6, 2026

Miss Glenda “Cindy” Roanna Mercer, age 84 of Westfield passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Mercer was born …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Vito "Don Vito" Marletta

November 20, 1938 - February 6, 2026

Vito Marletta, 87, of Salem, Virginia, but formerly of Miami, Florida, New Jersey and Sicily, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026. Born November 20, 1938, in Regalbuto, Sicily …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Leon William Leflore

- February 6, 2026

Leon William “Poochie” LeFlore, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.W. LeFlore and Janie Lee Wilson LeFlore; and a …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Christopher Lee Sykes

May 21, 1968 - February 6, 2026

Mr. Christopher Lee Sykes, age 57, of Dobson, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 21, 1968, in Surry …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Nedra Meeks Shiverdecker

March 6, 1943 - February 6, 2026

Nedra Meeks Shiverdecker, age 82, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Nedra lived a life of service to others and had a strong testimony of the atonement …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Melissa Kay Worrell

August 13, 1963 - February 6, 2026

Mrs. Melissa Kay Lawson Worrell, age 62, of Virginia, passed away Friday morning, February 6, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Worrell was born in Claypool Hill, Virginia, on …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Arthur Braynt Boyd

June 3, 1937 - February 6, 2026

Mr. Arthur Bryant Boyd, age 88, of Ararat, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy. He was born on June 3, 1937 in …

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Ararat, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory