Current Obituaries

Lila Jane Sheppard Powers

September 26, 1939 - June 17, 2019

Lila Jane Sheppard Powers, 79, passed away at the home of her son in Pulaski on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and …

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Pulaski, Mullins Funeral Home

Ira Clyde Deyerle

September 9, 1940 - June 17, 2019

Ira Clyde Deyerle, 78, of Salem, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, June 17, 2019. He was born on September 9, 1940, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Walter …

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Roanoke City, John M. Oakey & Son

Brenda Kay Beckner Labiosa

- June 17, 2019

Brenda Kay Beckner Labiosa, 78, of Roanoke passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Ismael Labiosa. Services will be private. Arrangements by Simpson …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Darlene Lewis Woolwine Martin

July 17, 1953 - June 17, 2019

Darlene Woolwine Martin, 65, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Per the wishes of the family, all services …

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Blacksburg, John M. Oakey & Son

Ryland Horne

- June 16, 2019

Ryland Horne, 75, of Troutville went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 16, 2019  He was preceded by his parents, Norman and Julia Hale Horne, sister, Dreama, brother, …

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Troutville, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Dewey Lee Lipscomb

November 26, 1922 - June 16, 2019

Dewey Lee Lipscomb, 96 of Bedford, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Bedford County, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Florence Marie Thomas-Francisco

- June 16, 2019

Florence Marie Thomas-Francisco, 96, of Newcastle, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 16, 2019. She is survived by her husband Eugene B. Francisco, 97; and 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. …

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New Castle, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Daphine Leona Jones Brown

August 5, 1944 - June 16, 2019

Daphine Leona Jones Brown, 74, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan.

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

C. Loyd Broadstreet

September 2, 1940 - June 16, 2019

C. Lloyd Broadstreet (79) went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2019. He was born in Cloverdale, Indiana on September 2, 1940. He graduated from Michigan University, …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

James Matthew Myers

December 17, 1981 - June 16, 2019

James Matthew Myers, 37, of Vinton, Virginia went to be with his Lord on June 16, 2019, at the University of Virginia Hospital after a short struggle with a mysterious …

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Vinton, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Mildred Hall Ligon

February 12, 1935 - June 15, 2019

Mildred Hall Ligon, 84, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Nellie and Luther Ratliff. In addition …

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Salem City, John M. Oakey & Son

Della W. Stump

November 23, 1942 - June 15, 2019

Della Marie Wade Stump, 76, of Ferrum, VA passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was born November 23, 1942 the daughter of the late Junior Hampton Wade and Mattie …

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Ferrum, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Hugh Coverstone

August 15, 1951 - June 15, 2019

Hugh Blake Coverstone, 67, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home. 540-562-1182.

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Roanoke, Valley Funeral Home

Nancy Caroline Ackiss

June 17, 1944 - June 14, 2019

Nancy Caroline Ackiss, native of Virginia Beach, died peacefully on June 14, 2019, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Virginia, after a long battle with dementia. She was 74 …

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Dublin, Mullins Funeral Home

Patricia Simmons (Tootie) Ballengee

- June 14, 2019

Patricia Simmons (Tootie) Ballengee of Moneta, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at the age of 74. She is survived by her husband, Samuel …

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Moneta, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Ann Keyes Gillespie

- June 14, 2019

Ann Keyes Gillespie, 71, formerly of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was preceded by her husband, Albert Ray Gillespie; father and …

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Lynchburg, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Connie Joan Muncy

May 29, 1942 - June 14, 2019

Connie Joan Muncy, 77, of Wytheville, Virginia went to be with her heavenly father on June 14th, 2019 after an extended illness at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Connie …

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Wytheville, Mullins Funeral Home

Dorothy Jane Hall

December 8, 1954 - June 14, 2019

Dorothy Jane Hall age 64 of Franklin County passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born December 8, 1954 to the late Russell Noel Harrison and Lorene Betty …

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Franklin County, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

William "Brian" Etue

November 6, 1975 - June 13, 2019

William “Brian” Etue, 43, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born November 6, 1975 in Stuttgart, W. Germany, Brian was an artist, a vivid music …

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Vinton, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Bonnie Sue McCormack

January 17, 1948 - June 13, 2019

Bonnie Sue McCormack, 71, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Salem Terrace at Harrogate.  Bonnie is remembered for being a devoted and …

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Salem City, John M. Oakey & Son

Harold Lester Hughes

May 28, 1949 - June 13, 2019

Harold Lester Hughes, 70, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center. At …

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Salem City, John M. Oakey & Son

Evelyn Wood

September 14, 1937 - June 13, 2019

Evelyn Beatrice Ransome Lynch Wood, 81, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home. 504-562-1182.

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Troutville, Valley Funeral Home

Edith Whitt Hypes

August 5, 1924 - June 13, 2019

The Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, wrote ‘Do not go gentle into that good night”. He obviously did not know Edith Whitt Hypes. Edith, born August 5, 1924 in Frankford, West …

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Giles County, Kendall Funeral Home

Kevin Comer

June 14, 1964 - June 13, 2019

Kevin Charles Comer, 54, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home. 540-562-1182.

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Roanoke, Valley Funeral Home

Marshall E. Bryarly, Jr.

- June 12, 2019

Marshall E. Bryarly Jr. 70 of New Castle passed away Wednesday June 12, 2019.   Marshall proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired …

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New Castle, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Virginia Louise Webber

March 29, 1931 - June 12, 2019

Virginia Louise Webber of Roanoke County was born on March 29, 1931 and died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.   She was predeceased by her father, Minor Dillard Webber and …

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Roanoke County, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Billy Ray Akers, Jr.

March 16, 1966 - June 12, 2019

Billy Ray Akers, Jr., age 53 of Dublin went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home. The family is …

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Dublin, Bower Funeral Chapels

Molly Rose Burch Clee

June 30, 1989 - June 12, 2019

Molly Rose Burch Clee, 29 of Huddleston passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Bedford County, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

George "Junior" Greer

February 26, 1928 - June 11, 2019

George “Junior” Greer was embraced by his Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born on February 26, 1928 to George Washington and Mary Crouch Greer. He …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Charlie David Rakes

- June 11, 2019

Charlie David Rakes, 79 of Floyd, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

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Floyd County, Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

Ola Vanoy Wood Manley

March 24, 1952 - June 10, 2019

Ola Vanoy Wood Manley was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, daughter of Carl Johan Wood and Evelyn Charlene Richards Wood. Growing up in the St. Elmo suburb of Chattanooga, she was …

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Fincastle, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Wilma Garmen Smith

November 8, 1936 - June 10, 2019

Wilma Garman Smith, 82, of Catawba passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Lotz Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family.

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Catawba, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Eduardo Andujar Galindo

- June 10, 2019

Eduardo Andujar Galindo 52 of Roanoke passed away Monday June 10, 2019. Funeral Service will be held 10:00a Saturday June 15, 2019 at Simpson Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Spears …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Rina Wayne Lambert Ramsey

May 6, 1927 - June 10, 2019

RINA WAYNE LAMBERT RAMSEY, 92, of Hollybrook, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019. The family is being served by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home.

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Hollybrook, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

James R. "Jim" Pate

September 8, 1938 - June 10, 2019

James R. “Jim” Pate, 80, of Salem passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home & Crematory in Salem.

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Salem City, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Charles William Way

- June 9, 2019

Charles William Way, 85 of Riner, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

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Riner, Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

Treva Dorothy Billings Roberts

November 29, 1934 - June 9, 2019

Treva Dortha Billings Roberts age 84 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home. Arrangments by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

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Fries, Vaughan – Guynn Funeral Home Inc.

Edward Lorenzo Callahan

November 11, 1937 - June 9, 2019

Edward Lorenzo Callahan, 81, a United States Army veteran, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. He was kindhearted, with a deep laugh, and …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Debra Spence Farris

- June 9, 2019

Debra Spence Farris, age 60 of Pulaski, died March 09, 2019 at her residence. Arrangements by Seagle funeral home.

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

James G. Bolt

- June 8, 2019

James G. Bolt, 86 of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, June 08, 2019. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

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Roanoke, Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

Donald Fredrick Burnette

April 24, 1938 - June 8, 2019

Donald Fredrick Burnette, age 81 of Pulaski, Virginia, went to be with his Lord on June 8, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born April 24, …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

George Stephen Muddiman

January 20, 1935 - June 8, 2019

George Stephen Muddiman, 84, of New Castle, Va. passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon by …

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New Castle, John M. Oakey & Son

John Funk

February 14, 1945 - June 8, 2019

Mr. John Wayne Funk, 74, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home. 540-562-1182.

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Roanoke County, Valley Funeral Home

Bonnie Sue Harrison Anderson

October 26, 1953 - June 8, 2019

Bonnie Sue Harrison Anderson, 65, passed away June 8, 2019 at her home in Radford.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James William Jr. and Alma Harrison, and …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Carrel Thompson

February 14, 1947 - June 8, 2019

CARREL THOMPSON, 72, of Bland, VA, went to be with the Lord he served on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The family is being served by A. Vest & Sons Funeral …

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Bland, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home