Current Obituaries

Lawrence Leatherland

June 19, 1943 - June 17, 2023

The obituary for Lawrence Campbell “Lon” Leatherland, III will appear here shortly.

Read More...

Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Kenneth Raymond Walker

December 7, 1935 - June 17, 2023

Kenneth Raymond Walker 87 of Dublin, VA (formerly of Bastian, Va.) entered heaven shouting Saturday morning, June 17, 2023. Kenneth was born December 7, 1935, in Garwood WVA to the …

Read More...

Dublin, Bower Funeral Chapels

Ralph Wayne Davis

November 5, 1949 - June 17, 2023

Ralph “Wayne” Davis, age 73 of Boones Mill died Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his home. He was born November 5, 1949 and was preceded in death by his parents, …

Read More...

Boones Mill, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

James Russell Pagans

- June 17, 2023

James Russell Pagans Jr. February 14, 1947- June 17, 2023 James Russell Pagans, Jr., 76, of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully and went home to be with his Lord in …

Read More...

Salem, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard Dale Duncan

April 11, 1966 - June 17, 2023

Richard Dale Duncan, 57, of Radford, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Quesenberry Duncan. He is survived by his brother, …

Read More...

Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

David Joel Lawson

December 13, 1946 - June 17, 2023

David Joel Lawson, 76, of Collinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Virgle Lawson and Carrie Martin Lawson. In addition …

Read More...

Collinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Gary Ray Jenkins

March 12, 1953 - June 17, 2023

Mr. Gary Ray Jenkins of Elkin passed away unexpectedly while working in Maryland on June 17, 2023. He was 70 years old. Mr. Jenkins was born in Elkin on March …

Read More...

North Carolina, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Katherine Ann Mjelde

December 29, 1958 - June 17, 2023

Katrina Anne Mjelde of Roanoke, Va, passed away of Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born on December 29, 1958 in Bamberg, SC. She was preceded in death by her …

Read More...

Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas Edward Lewis

July 30, 1967 - June 17, 2023

Thomas Edward Lewis passed away at his home on June 17, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1967, to the late Elder J. David Lewis. He graduated from Radford …

Read More...

Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Alvin Kern

April 1, 1955 - June 16, 2023

Alvin Lewis “Amos” Kern, Sr., age 68, of 3109 Douthat Road, Clifton Forge, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence. Amos was born April 1, 1955 in Clifton Forge …

Read More...

Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home

Edna Mae Pauley Griffin

June 21, 1937 - June 16, 2023

Edna Mae Pauley Griffin, 85, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 16 th , 2023. She was born on June 21, 1937 in Boissevain, Va. to the late …

Read More...

Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

William Ratcliff

August 15, 1953 - June 16, 2023

William Jennings Ratcliff Jr, 69, of Staffordsville, VA., also known as “W.J.” or “Dub,” passed unexpectedly in his home on June 16, 2023. W.J. was born on August 15, 1953, in …

Read More...

Staffordsville, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service

Debra Kay Brammer

May 8, 1952 - June 16, 2023

Debra Kay Brammer, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Ballard and Arlene Spradlin and in-laws, Bill and Dot Brammer.Surviving family includes …

Read More...

Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Roger Dale Adams

April 3, 1945 - June 16, 2023

Roger Dale Adams, 78, of Bassett, Va. passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born April 3, 1945 in Henry County to James Lester Adams and Annie Ellen Martin …

Read More...

Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

George E. Mitchell

July 16, 1926 - June 16, 2023

George E. Mitchell, Jr., 96, of Collinsville, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Sovah Health of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Henry County on July …

Read More...

Collinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

Jene Prillaman Philpotts

October 10, 1934 - June 16, 2023

Jene Prillaman Philpotts, age 88, of Collinsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com for the Philpotts family.

Read More...

Collinsville, Collins Funeral Home

Lee Sumpter

August 5, 1958 - June 16, 2023

Lee Sumpter, age 64, of Fincastle, passed Friday, June 16, 2023 unexpectedly from complications of minor surgery at Lewis Gale Medical Center.Lee was born in Roanoke August 5, 1958 and …

Read More...

Fincastle, Rader Funeral Home

Ruby Rebecca "Becky" Spencer Hollandsworth

September 26, 1938 - June 16, 2023

Ruby Rebecca “Becky” Spencer Hollandsworth, 84, of Martinsville, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab. She was born September 26, 1938, in Bassett, Virginia to the …

Read More...

Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Frances Gabriel

July 16, 1925 - June 16, 2023

On June 1, 1925, the future NY Yankees Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig pinch hits for shortstop Pee-Wee Wanninge in a 5-3 loss to Washington; first of a record 2,130 …

Read More...

Christiansburg, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Johnny Kent Kendrick

December 25, 1961 - June 16, 2023

Johnny Kent Kendrick, 61, of Fieldale, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Danville on December 25, 1961, to the late …

Read More...

Fieldale, Bassett Funeral Service

Billy Elmo Smith

October 15, 1940 - June 16, 2023

Mr. Billy Elmo Smith, age 82, of Siloam, NC, passed away at his home on Friday night June 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stokes …

Read More...

Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Ronnie Lee Plaster

October 21, 1941 - June 16, 2023

Ronnie Lee Plaster, 81, passed away on June 16, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1941 in Fieldale, VA to the late Mildred Turner Plaster and the late Farley …

Read More...

Mount Hermon, Norris Funeral Service

James "Jim" Stanley Gaudet

- June 16, 2023

James Stanley “Jim” Gaudet, 81, of Evington, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 19, 1941 a son of the late Mabel …

Read More...

Evington, Burch Messier

Steven Ralph Nelson

May 2, 1952 - June 16, 2023

Mr. Steven Ralph “Steve” Nelson, age 71, of Spencer, Virginia departed this earthly life on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Suncrest Assisted Living in Martinsville. He was born in Martinsville, …

Read More...

Spencer, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Frances Marie C. Haley

July 17, 1930 - June 16, 2023

Marie Craddock Haley, age 92, born in Henry County, VA, on July 17, 1930. She passed away on June 16, 2023. Marie was married to the late John D. Haley. …

Read More...

Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Linda Sharon Hodges

August 24, 1951 - June 15, 2023

Linda Sharon Hodges, age 71 of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Dalton and Ada Clark Hodges; aunts, Faye …

Read More...

Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Jantzen Wade Powell

March 9, 1979 - June 15, 2023

Jantzen Wade Powell, 44 of Blacksburg formerly of Buchanan, left this earthly realm Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Powell; and grandparents, Elizabeth …

Read More...

Blacksburg, Botetourt Funeral Home

Ella Evelyn Taylor

October 6, 1928 - June 15, 2023

Ella Evelyn Roach Taylor, 94, of Pamplin, died Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Wilson Taylor for 61 years. Born in Charlotte County, October …

Read More...

Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Phillip Ray Hawks

October 28, 1969 - June 15, 2023

Mr. Phillip Ray Hawks, age 53 of Lowgap, passed away on Thursday morning, June 15, 2023, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, after a hard battle with cancer. Mr. …

Read More...

North Carolina, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Jeffery "Jeff" Farrell Snow

July 27, 1956 - June 15, 2023

Mr. Jeffery Farrell “Jeff” Snow, age 66, of Dobson, NC passed away on June 15, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on July 27,1956, to …

Read More...

Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Charlie Junior Miller

June 4, 1936 - June 15, 2023

Mr. Charlie Junior Miller, age 87, of Siloam, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home, in Dobson, NC. He was …

Read More...

Siloam, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Edgar Allen West

July 10, 1930 - June 15, 2023

Edgar Allen West, Sr., age 92 of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on June 15, 2023. Edgar was born on July 10, 1930 in Evington, Virginia. Mr. West graduated valedictorian …

Read More...

Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

David Lee Kendrick

December 16, 1959 - June 15, 2023

David Lee Kendrick, age 63 of Patrick Springs, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born in Martinsville on December 16, 1959, …

Read More...

Patrick Springs, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Joan "Jo" Wright Roach

February 25, 1946 - June 15, 2023

Joan “Jo” Wright Roach, 77, of Ridgeway, Virginia with her son and daughter at her bedside. She was born February 25, 1946, and passed away June 15, 2023. Jo was …

Read More...

Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Norwood "Na" Ashley Barnes

August 26, 1932 - June 15, 2023

Mr. Norwood Ashley “NA” Barnes, Jr., age 90, of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on Thursday morning at the Surry Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Robeson County, …

Read More...

Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Donna Adkins

November 3, 1959 - June 15, 2023

Donna Marie Adkins, 63 of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Donna was born to the late Clarence Lee Adkins and Mildred Howard …

Read More...

Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Debbie Jean Reynolds

December 23, 1951 - June 15, 2023

Debbie Jean Grogan Reynolds, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Mrs. Reynolds was born December 23, 1951, to Ms. Helen Towler, who survives. In addition to her mother, …

Read More...

Chatham, Norris Funeral Service

Rebecca Hatmaker

December 29, 1964 - June 15, 2023

Rebecca Adams Hatmaker (Becky), 58 of Pulaski VA, passed away peacefully Thursday June 15, 2023 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilition Center surrounded by family. Becky was born on December29, 1964 …

Read More...

Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Gerald Glen Lilly

May 14, 1959 - June 15, 2023

  Gerald Glen Lilly, 64, of Boones Mill, VA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Surviving are his committed partner, Lynne Hardison; three daughters, Angela Lilly, Janice Weddle, and Hollie …

Read More...

Boones Mill, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Merle Thomas Dishon

October 26, 1946 - June 15, 2023

Merle Thomas Dishon, 76, of Hiwassee, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was an avid Virginia Tech fan and reader of Westerns, and …

Read More...

Hiwassee, Mullins Funeral Home

Steven Ty Journell

May 19, 1995 - June 14, 2023

“The only way I knew how to live the best day ever was on an expedition.” ― Hendri Coetzee Steven “Ty” Journell, 28 of Wyoming and formerly of Pearisburg, VA …

Read More...

Pearisburg, Kendall Funeral Home

Monica Frith Greer

February 12, 1968 - June 14, 2023

Monica Frith Greer, age 55, of Oak Level Community, passed away on June 14, 2023. Monica was born on February 12, 1968 to the parents of Daniel W. Frith and …

Read More...

Oak Level, Collins Funeral Home

James Dietrich

July 9, 1925 - June 14, 2023

James “Jim” Dietrich, age 97 of Stuart, Virginia, departed his earthly home on June 14, 2023, and went to his eternal home in heaven with our Lord and Savior, Jesus. …

Read More...

Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Jenny Cochran Lawrence

February 4, 1943 - June 14, 2023

Jenny Cochran Lawrence of Belspring, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born February 4, 1933, to Henry Andrew Cochran and Alma Talbert Cochran Lucado. Mrs. Lawrence …

Read More...

Belspring, Mullins Funeral Home

Pamela Nicely

August 5, 1958 - June 14, 2023

Pamela Mason Nicely, age 64, of 4204 Nicelytown Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at LewisGale Hospital – Alleghany, Low …

Read More...

Clifton Forge, Nicely Funeral Home