Current Obituaries

James Reed

May 23, 1934 - October 6, 2023

James Lawrence “Buddy” Reed, Jr., age 89, of 1116 W. Jackson Street, Covington, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 6, 2023 at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany. He was born …

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Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home

Diane Flippin

- October 6, 2023

Diane Flippin, 76, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home, where she chose to be with the support of her friends and faithful companion Chloe. …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Marshall Wayne Jeter

- October 6, 2023

Marshall Wayne Jeter, age 70, of Covington, died October 6, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Jeter was born June 5, 1953, in Covington, a son of the late Armistead and …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Patricia A. Hankins

May 15, 1948 - October 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Hankins, 75, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at her residence. She was born on August 15, 1948, to the late Carlis M. Crouse …

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Ridgeway, Bassett Funeral Service

Joan Snow Belton

February 17, 1950 - October 6, 2023

Ms. Joan Snow Belton, age 73, of Dobson, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, February 17, 1950, in Surry County to the …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Harry Robert Gray

March 26, 1935 - October 6, 2023

Mr. Harry Robert Gray, III, 88, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1935, in …

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Pilot, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Nora Love Snody

April 11, 1933 - October 6, 2023

Mrs. Nora Love Brewer Snody, 90, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living in Mt. Airy. She was born in Forsyth County on …

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Mt. Airy, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Susan Gayle Sifford

January 14, 1950 - October 6, 2023

Susan Gayle Sifford, 73, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Stanleytown Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on January 14, 1950, to the late …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Lacy Daryel Wilson

October 7, 1947 - October 6, 2023

Lacy Daryel Wilson, affectionately known as “POGO”, of Draper died on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on October 7, 1947, to the late Lacy Winfield …

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Draper, Stevens Funeral Home

Robert Wayne Byer

- October 6, 2023

Robert Wayne “Bobby” Byer, Jr., 59, of Covington, died Friday, October 6, 2023 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Byer was born April 26, 1964, in Alleghany County, a …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Gloria Gilliam Gibson

August 2, 1941 - October 6, 2023

Gloria Gilliam Gibson of Pamplin, Virginia August 2, 1941 – October 6, 2023 Gloria Gilliam Gibson, 82, of Pamplin, VA passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at The Woodland …

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Pamplin, Robinson Funeral Home

Larry Ray Smith

December 24, 1954 - October 6, 2023

Larry Ray Smith, 68, of Chatham, VA passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Mr. Smith was born December 24, 1954, in Grundy, VA to the late Billy J. Smith, Sr., …

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Chatham, Norris Funeral Service

Helen Elaine Berry Mack

May 6, 1930 - October 6, 2023

Mrs. Helen Elaine Berry Mack, 93, of Martinsville, VA transitioned on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Sovah Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She was born in Lexington, KY …

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Martinsville, Hines Funeral Services

Frances I. Reynolds

May 31, 1934 - October 6, 2023

Frances Reynolds (a Virginia native) was born on May 31, 1934, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 6, 2023. Frances was the loving wife of the late Fred …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Martha Frances Mitchell Murray

August 28, 1929 - October 6, 2023

Martha Frances Mitchell Murray, 94, of Troutville, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. The beloved mother and grandmother, affectionately known as “Nana,” was born on August 28, 1929, in …

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Troutville, Rader Funeral Home

Loretta Cooper Higgins

March 31, 1937 - October 6, 2023

Loretta Cooper Higgins, age 86, of Floyd passed away on October 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her son Tony Dean Higgins. Loretta is survived by her husband, …

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Floyd, Gardner Funeral Home

Frankie Chester Draughn

October 23, 1963 - October 6, 2023

Mr. Frankie “Chester” Draughn, age 59, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1963, in Surry County, to the late …

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Elkin, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Liam Edison Hricik

October 21, 2022 - October 6, 2023

Liam “Bubba” Edison Hricik, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 6, 2023, at just 11 months old. The name Liam literally means “strong-willed warrior,” …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Francis John Mitchell

January 21, 1943 - October 6, 2023

Arrangements are not known at this time. Check back later for details, if any.

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Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Bonnie Amos Griffith

- October 5, 2023

Bonnie Lee (Amos) Griffith, 82, of Kanawha Trail died Thursday October 5, 2023. Mrs. Griffith was born July 24, 1941, in Rock Camp, West Virginia, the daughter of the late …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Grady Jacob Mitchell

May 5, 1943 - October 5, 2023

Mr. Grady Jacob Mitchell, age 80, of Dobson, NC passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023. He was born in Surry County on May 5, 1943, to the late Jacob …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Debra Dianne Hairston

August 6, 1951 - October 5, 2023

Debra Dianne Hairston, 72, of Martinsville, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her residence. She was born on August 6, 1951, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the …

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Martinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

Frank David Carter

September 22, 1939 - October 5, 2023

Frank David Carter, 84, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his residence. He was born on September 22, 1939, to the late George M. Carter …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Michael Shawn Hickson

September 23, 1974 - October 5, 2023

Michael “Mikey” Shawn Hickson, 49, of Salem, went to be with his family on October 5th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Nannie Thompson Lawerance, and Charlie …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Jetta Reva Cole

- October 5, 2023

Jetta Reva Cole, 85, of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Dexter and Naomi (Top) Brown. She was also preceded in …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

William Douglas Harris

July 14, 1956 - October 5, 2023

Mr. William Douglas Harris, Sr., age 67 of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, October 5, 2023, in Mount Airy. Mr. Harris was born July 14, 1956, in …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Moses Raymond Embrey

June 28, 2005 - October 5, 2023

Moses Raymond Embrey, 18, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, ending his torturous battle with mental illness. Moses was born on June 28, 2005, to Tina …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Brenda Altice Crowe

- October 5, 2023

Brenda May Altice Crowe, 61, of Roanoke, went to her heavenly home on October 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otta and Virginia Altice. Brenda is …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Barry Dean Williams

October 25, 1965 - October 5, 2023

Barry Dean Williams, 57 of Pembroke, VA departed this life October 5, 2023 in his home. Born October 25, 1965 in Giles County, Virginia he was a son of Anita …

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Pembroke, Kendall Funeral Home

William Insley Memitt

- October 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of William Insley Memitt, Jr. William Insley Memitt, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Joyce Wright Howell

March 16, 1942 - October 5, 2023

Joyce Wright Howell, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1942, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Cecil and …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Margie Lee Earnest Sommers Bean

December 14, 1932 - October 4, 2023

  Margie Lee Earnest Sommers Bean, 91, a resident of Heritage Hall Rich Creek, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg.  Margie …

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Rich Creek, Givens Funeral Home, Inc.

Charles Daniel Adkins

May 24, 1939 - October 4, 2023

Charles Daniel Adkins, 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Charles was born May 24, 1939, in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Rev. A.J. …

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Ferrum, Norris Funeral Service

Robert Lewis Dalton

May 29, 1935 - October 4, 2023

Robert Lewis Dalton of Spout Spring, Virginia May 29, 1935 – October 4, 2023 Robert Lewis Dalton, 88, of Spout Spring, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after putting …

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Spout Spring, Robinson Funeral Home

Easter Mozelle Webb Boyd

March 31, 1929 - October 4, 2023

Mrs. Easter Mozelle Webb Boyd, age 94, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows in Laurel Fork, Virginia. She …

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Meadows of Dan, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Glenda Kaye Niston Thomas

October 16, 1944 - October 4, 2023

Mrs. Glenda Kaye Niston Thomas, 78, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 4, 2023, at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, VA. Mrs. Thomas was born October 16, …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Billy Charles Robertson

April 13, 1952 - October 4, 2023

Billy Charles Robertson, 71, of Ferrum, Virginia, closed his earthly book of life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Carilion Franklin Memorial in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He was born …

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Ferrum, Bassett Funeral Service

Nadine Goode

April 15, 1941 - October 4, 2023

Virgia Nadine Goode, age 82 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Chitwood and Della Chitwood Jones; sisters, Aurelia …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Kristina Archer Branham

September 10, 1973 - October 4, 2023

Kristina Rena Archer Branham, 50, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 10, 1973 in Stuart, Virginia, to Marilyn Marie Roberts …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Kathryn S. Chappell

- October 4, 2023

The family of Kahryn S. Chappell wish to announce that she took her final breath this side of Heaven on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 93, surrounded …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

John Anthony McDaniel

October 5, 1965 - October 4, 2023

On October 4, 2023, John Anthony McDaniel was called to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Reynolds McDaniel. Those surviving include his father, …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Michael Howard "Big Brown" Brownrigg

November 20, 1945 - October 4, 2023

Michael Howard Brownrigg “Big Brown”, 77, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Michael started his career at General Motors (Fisher Body #1 Plant) in Flint, Michigan. He worked …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

William Dennis Blankenship

November 29, 1943 - October 4, 2023

William Dennis Blankenship age 79 of Boones Mill, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  He was born on November 29, 1943 a son of the late William M. …

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Boones Mill, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Angela Dawn Tucker

- October 4, 2023

Angela Dawn Grahan Tucker, 48, of Lewisburg and formerly of Covington, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Angela was born August 11, 1974, in Alleghany County, a daughter of Eloise Graham …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Roger Ferguson

November 24, 1947 - October 4, 2023

Roger Dale Ferguson, 75 of Narrows, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2023, at New River Valley Medical Center.  Roger was born on November …

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Narrows, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service