Current Obituaries

Wayne Taylor Conner

July 26, 1948 - February 25, 2024

Wayne Taylor Conner, 75, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jefferson Conner and Elizabeth Hostetter Conner Johnson; a brother, …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Viola Kathleen East Kress

January 15, 1940 - February 25, 2024

Viola Kathleen East Kress, age 84 of Newbern passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home with her family. Born January 15, 1940 in Virginia, she was the daughter …

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Newbern, Bower Funeral Chapels

Troy M. Hollandsworth

July 5, 1946 - February 25, 2024

God, in His infinite wisdom, closed the book of life on Troy M. Hollandsworth, Jr. on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1946, in Franklin County, …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Carroll Elwood Bowman

January 24, 1975 - February 25, 2024

Carroll “Woofie” Elwood Bowman January 24, 1975 – February 25, 2024. Carroll “Woofie” Elwood Bowman, beloved father, grandfather, sibling, son, and friend, passed away on February 25, 2024, at the …

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Mt. Airy, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Daniel Charles Freeland

- February 24, 2024

Daniel C. Freeland, 85, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Spring Oak of Christiansburg. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, Daniel spent his early years in …

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Christiansburg, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathleen "Kitty" Snow Crabb

June 28, 1940 - February 24, 2024

Mrs. Kathleen “Kitty” Snow Crabb, 83, of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home. She was born in Surry County on June 28, 1940, to the …

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Mt. Airy, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

John Forest Marshall

- February 24, 2024

John Forest Marshall, 92, of Appomattox, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Doris Geraldine Culbertson Marshall for 63 years. Born on June 3, 1931, …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Carolyn Letchford Lavender

February 20, 1956 - February 24, 2024

Carolyn Letchford Lavender, 68 of Ripplemead, Virginia departed this life February 24, 2024 in the care of her cherished family. Born February 20, 1956 she was a daughter of the …

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Ripplemead, Kendall Funeral Home

Larry Odell Barker

October 15, 1938 - February 24, 2024

Larry Odell Barker, 85, of Martinsville, VA passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife and children after a yearlong battle …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Jewel Carolyn Vernon Hutchens

March 1, 1944 - February 24, 2024

Mrs. Jewel Carolyn Vernon Hutchens, 79 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday morning February 24, 2024, at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson. She was born in Surry County on March …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Gilliam "Buddy" Martin

- February 24, 2024

Gilliam Lee “Buddy” Martin, 86, of Appomattox, peacefully entered into the presence of our Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born in Appomattox County, July 9, 1937, he was a …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Charles David Hotaling

March 18, 1936 - February 24, 2024

Charles David Hotaling, Sr.(March 18, 1936 – February 24, 2024)Charlie Hotaling, age 87 of Glade Hill, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 with his son by his side. He …

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Glade Hill, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Charles "Charlie" David Hotaling

March 18, 1936 - February 24, 2024

Charles David Hotaling, Sr.(March 18, 1936 – February 24, 2024)Charlie Hotaling, age 87 of Glade Hill, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 with his son by his side. He …

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Glade Hill, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Mary "Lucas" Alice Martin

June 10, 1942 - February 24, 2024

Mary Alice Martin “Lucas” of Pearisburg, VA went to be in the peaceful, loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on June …

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Pearisburg, Kendall Funeral Home

Edward "Eddie" Preston Paitsel

April 9, 1941 - February 24, 2024

Edward, Eddie, Preston Paitsel, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:58pm while at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North …

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PIlot Mountain, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Ronald Stafford Alls

- February 24, 2024

Ronald Stafford Alls, age 83, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born in Blacksburg, VA on April 23, 1940, to the …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Sylvia "Jean" Fridley Dawson

- February 24, 2024

Sylvia “Jean” Fridley Dawson 78, of Covington, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville. She was born January 7, 1945, in Alleghany County, a …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Gail Ann Carlson Masters

September 10, 1948 - February 24, 2024

Gail Ann Carlson Masters, age 75 of Penhook passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born in Rochester, NY on September 10, 1948 and was preceded in death by …

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Penhook, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

John "Edward" Whitlow

December 11, 1948 - February 24, 2024

John “Edward” Whitlow of Henry, VA, passed away on February 24, 2024, at the Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. He was born in Henry on December 11, 1948, to the late …

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Henry, Bassett Funeral Service

Patsy Gail Hackney

January 26, 1959 - February 24, 2024

Patsy Gail Hackney, 65, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home in Pearisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Meade and Elbert Huff; and brothers, …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Betty Jo Custer Brookman Bernard

September 19, 1935 - February 24, 2024

Betty Jo Custer Brookman Bernard, 88, of Troutville passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wallace Brookman and Jimmy Bernard; daughter, Revonda Thomas; …

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Troutville, Botetourt Funeral Home

Howard William Kelly

July 4, 1967 - February 24, 2024

Howard William Kelly,62, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Cloris Kelly; sister, Carol Sue Sloan; and brother, David Kelly. He …

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Lexington, Botetourt Funeral Home

Vicky M. Taylor

March 28, 1955 - February 24, 2024

Vicky M. Taylor, 68, of Fieldale, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1955, to the late Elmer Martin and …

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Fieldale, Bassett Funeral Service

Frances Jean Lawrence

February 20, 1944 - February 24, 2024

Frances Jean Atkins Lawrence, 80, of Charlottesville, VA formerly of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1944, …

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Charlottesville, John M. Oakey & Son

Mildred McDowell

April 12, 1935 - February 24, 2024

Mildred Kinsley McDowell, a cherished member of the Campbell County community, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in New Jersey, on April 12, …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Joyce Belcher Wood

October 6, 1936 - February 24, 2024

Joyce Belcher Wood, 87, of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Sovah Health Martinsville. She was born on October 6, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to the …

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Collinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

Robert Lee "Bob" Price, Jr.

February 11, 1935 - February 24, 2024

Robert Lee “Bob” Price Jr., 89, of Salem, Va., completed his earthly mission and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was the son …

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Salem, Oakey’s Chapel

William J. Flora

- February 23, 2024

William J. Flora, Jr., 76, widower of Patricia Ann Hayes Flora went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024. In addition to his wife of 55 years …

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Hayes, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Beulah B. Webb

May 13, 1938 - February 23, 2024

On February 23, 2024, our dear Beulah B. Webb, of Draper, passed from her earthly home to her heavenly one. Beulah devoted her life to the service of others. Born …

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Draper, Bower Funeral Chapels

Hanumareddy Bareddy

- February 23, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we share that our beloved Mr.Hanumareddy Bareddy reached God’s abode at 5:32 am ET on Friday, February 23rd. A devoted family man, he left …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Ralph Mayberry

May 9, 1942 - February 23, 2024

Ralph Emmett Mayberry, 81, of Promise Land Road, Appomattox, passed away at home on Friday, February 23, 2024. Born on May 9, 1942, in Red House, he was the son …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Loretta Bowman Wray

June 28, 1941 - February 23, 2024

Loretta Bowman Wray, age 82, of Bassett, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 Loretta was born in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. daughter of the late William A. Bowman …

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Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Maxey Randolph Delp

- February 23, 2024

Maxey Randolph Delp, 86, of Botetourt County, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Pauline Delp; and sister, Mamie Rose …

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Botetourt County, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Sharon Lynn Hale Vess

August 3, 1943 - February 23, 2024

On Friday, February 23, 2024, Heaven welcomed a new angel, Sharon Hale Vess (80) of Salem, Virginia. After a brave fight with multiple health issues over the past 30 years, …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Christopher Devaughn Hunter

- February 23, 2024

Christopher Devaughn Hunter was born on a crisp autumn day on September 11th, 2008 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the bountiful love of his parents, Nakia Tira McBride and Charles …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Brenda Gail Kirkland

April 17, 1954 - February 23, 2024

A beloved friend, sister and aunt, Brenda Gail Kirkland, 69 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life February 23, 2024 in the care of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Brenda’s life was …

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Pembroke, Kendall Funeral Home

Carol Biggs Craig

August 14, 1946 - February 23, 2024

Carol Biggs Craig, 77, of Bassett, Virginia passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born August 14, 1946, in Eden, North Carolina to the late …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Judy Dean Bessie Saul Gresham

- February 23, 2024

Judy Dean Bessie Saul Gresham, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away at home on February 23, 2024. She grew up in western Roanoke County, the daughter of Henry L. and …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Shirley Jean Lefebvre

September 16, 1949 - February 23, 2024

Shirley Jean Lefebvre,74, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lefebvre; and parents, James and Cora Smith.Those left to …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Hunter Jacob Gertsch

February 8, 2016 - February 23, 2024

Hunter Jacob Gertsch gained his Pilot’s License on Friday February 23,2024. He has said since he was 3 that he wanted to take a plane to Heaven to see his …

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Lowgap, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Dave Edwin Brumfield

July 22, 1956 - February 22, 2024

Dave Edwin Brumfield age 67 of Wirtz passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Carrington Place in Daleville, VA. He was born on July 22, 1956, a son …

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Wirtz, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Buford Allen Barbour

March 10, 1942 - February 22, 2024

Mr. Buford Allen Barbour, age 81 of Spencer, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born on March 10, 1942. He …

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Spencer, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Michael David Cummings

May 8, 1954 - February 22, 2024

Mr. Michael David Cummings, age 69, of Elkin, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born May 8, 1954, in Johnston County NC, to the late Howard …

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Elkin, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

David R. Coffey

February 24, 1949 - February 22, 2024

David Randolph Coffey, 74, of Roanoke County, passed away on February 22, 2024. David was born on February 24,1949 to Emmett and Rhoda Ann Coffey in Roanoke. After David graduated …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Leon Hartwell Haynes

July 18, 1934 - February 22, 2024

Mr. Leon Hartwell Haynes went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2024, at the age of 89. Mr. Haynes was born on July 18, 1934 to the late …

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Chatham, Norris Funeral Service