Current Obituaries

Jeffery Glenn Riddle

March 1, 1973 - March 6, 2022

Jeffery Glenn Riddle, age 49 of Little Creek, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. Born March 1, 1973 in Radford he was the son of James Elroy Riddle and …

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Little Creek, Bower Funeral Chapels

Douglas Amos Martin

November 22, 1932 - March 6, 2022

Douglas Amos Martin passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born on November 22, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, King E. Martin and Irene …

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Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Maurice Lee Myers

September 2, 1935 - March 6, 2022

Maurice Lee Myers, 86, of Shawsville, Virginia changed his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He transitioned from walking the streets of Salem in his job as a Meter Services …

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Shawsville, John M. Oakey & Son

Robert Henderson Short

August 29, 1930 - March 6, 2022

Robert Henderson Short, 91, of Salem passed away on March 6, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. At the families request private services are being held.  Lotz Funeral Home-Salem is …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Lucille Meeks Wright

- March 6, 2022

Lucille Meeks Wright, 89, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl R. Wright; sons, Earl, …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Vickie Elaine Spencer

November 24, 1954 - March 6, 2022

Vickie Elaine Spencer, age 67 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center-Salem. Born November 24, 1954 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Roy Wilson Wilburn

August 31, 1926 - March 6, 2022

Roy Wilson Wilburn, 95 of Ripplemead, VA departed this life on March 6, 2022 in the care of Carilion Giles Community Hospital.  Born on August 31, 1926 in Ripplemead, VA, …

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Ripplemead, Kendall Funeral Home

Sammy Joe Handy

July 10, 1959 - March 6, 2022

Sammy Joe Handy, 62, of Bassett, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 10, 1959 in Bassett to the late William Handy …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Chase Randall Tiedemann

March 31, 1990 - March 6, 2022

Chase Randall Tiedemann of Salem, Virginia, just 31 years old, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Chase was born March …

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Salem, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Deborah Beddingfield

November 6, 1954 - March 6, 2022

Deborah Beddingfield passed away on March 6, 2022. The family is in the care of Conner-Bowman Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Edna Marie Breedlove Baker

February 21, 1931 - March 5, 2022

EDNA MARIE BREEDLOVE BAKER, 91, of Wytheville, VA, and formerly of Bland, VA, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Carrington Place at Rural Retreat. She was born on February …

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Wytheville, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Kathleen J. Hall

October 21, 1942 - March 5, 2022

Kathleen J. Hall, 79, of Martinsville, Va. passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. She was born October 21, 1942 in North Carolina to Jack Jennings and Rachel Joyce Jennings. In …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Francis Snider

May 9, 1942 - March 5, 2022

Frances Snider, 79 of Rich Creek, VA and formerly of Pembroke, VA departed this life in the care of Lewis Gale-Salem on March 5, 2022. Born in Giles County on …

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Rich Creek, Kendall Funeral Home

Rebecca Ruff Ellis

May 20, 1932 - March 5, 2022

Rebecca Ruff Ellis, 89 of Bedford, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on Friday, May 20, 1932 in Bedford County, a daughter …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Charles "Fuzzy" William Akers

May 28, 1938 - March 5, 2022

Charles “Fuzzy” William Akers, 83, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was a truck driver for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, …

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Dublin, Mullins Funeral Home

Mary Lou Nesbit

May 27, 1934 - March 5, 2022

On March 5, 2022, Mary Lou Nesbit joined her husband, Willie Mack (Bill), who left us on May 6, 2021.  Bill and Mary Lou were married 69 years.  They loved their children, …

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Vinton, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Lynn Joe Short

February 26, 1956 - March 5, 2022

Lynn Joe Short, 66, of Salem passed away on March 5, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. At the families request services are being held privately. Arrangements are through Lotz …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Franklin "Frank" Bernard Farmer, Sr.

April 18, 1930 - March 5, 2022

Franklin “Frank” Bernard Farmer, Sr., age 91 of Dublin, died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Dublin on April 18, 1930, and was …

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Dublin, Seagle Funeral Home

Ronnie Gene Hooker,Sr.

- March 5, 2022

Ronnie Gene Hooker, Sr., 72, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022.   Ronnie is survived by his son, Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr. (Laura); …

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Elliston, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Eric Wayne Shorter

May 16, 1987 - March 5, 2022

Eric Wayne Shorter passed away March 5, 2022. Arrangements are through John M. Oakey & Son.

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

James Thomas Turner

May 17, 1954 - March 4, 2022

James Thomas Turner, 67, of Martinsville, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born May 17, 1954 in Martinsville, to the late George Lewis …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Robert Lynn Womack

March 13, 1951 - March 4, 2022

Robert Lynn Womack (Lynn), 70, of Salem, VA, passed gently during the early morning hours of March 4, 2022. Known for his enduring optimism, unwavering kindness, and quick wit, Lynn …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Sheila Norris Dunbar

October 9, 1959 - March 4, 2022

Sheila Norris Dunbar, 62, of Pulaski, passed away at home on Friday, March 4, 2022. She was born October 9, 1959 in New Jersey. She was a beloved mother, sister, …

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Pulaski, Mullins Funeral Home

Larry Bob Gillispie

April 10, 1952 - March 4, 2022

Larry Bob Gillispie, 69, of Ferrum, VA passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. He was born April 10, 1952 the son of the late Roy Gillispie. Also preceded in death …

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Ferrum, Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home

Emma Mae Lucas Clark

August 8, 1944 - March 4, 2022

Emma Mae Lucas Clark, age 77 of Roanoke, Virginia was born Auguest 18, 1944 in Salem, Virginia and went to be with the Lord on March 4th, 2022. Emma was …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

David Allen Collier

October 21, 1962 - March 4, 2022

David Allen Collier, 59, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at UNC Rockingham, Eden, North Carolina. He was born October 21, 1962 in Martinsville to the late …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Byrd

September 25, 1944 - March 4, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Byrd, 77, of Rich Creek, VA went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2022, at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA.  Tommy was born on …

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Rich Creek, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service

Darlyne (Dee) Gail Eggleston

May 20, 1948 - March 4, 2022

Darlyne Gail Eggleston (Dee) passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on March 4, 2022, with the love of her family surrounding her. Darlyne was born in Salem, VA., …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Robert "Red" Wayne Barbour

November 24, 1946 - March 4, 2022

Robert “Red” Wayne Barbour, 75, of Roanoke passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. He was a son of the late Carl Vinson Barbour and Catherine Louise Upton. Robert served in …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Evelyn June Murphy

June 10, 1935 - March 4, 2022

Evelyn June Murphy, age 87, died on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Gainesville Health and Rehab in Gainesville, Va. Evelyn was born on June 10, 1935, in Arlington Va. to …

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Gainsville, Bower Funeral Chapels

Franca Pascuzzo

November 11, 1937 - March 4, 2022

Franca Pascuzzo, age 84 formerly of New Paltz, New York, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at the home of her sister in Fincastle following a long illness. Franca was …

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Fincastle, Rader Funeral Home

James (Styx) Mason Roberts

June 27, 1968 - March 4, 2022

James (Styx) Mason Roberts, 53, of Axton, Virginia, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, in Axton. He was born June 27, 1968, in Orange, New Jersey, to Gladys Louise Harris …

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Axton, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Bobby Dean Strader

November 25, 1959 - March 3, 2022

Bobby Dean Strader, 62, of Axton, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his home. He was born November 25, 1959, in Reidsville, North Carolina, to Frances Hines Loman and …

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Axton, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

John Edgar Shelton, Jr.

February 21, 1949 - March 3, 2022

John Edgar Shelton, Jr., 73, of Patrick Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1949 in Patrick County to the …

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Patrick Springs, Bassett Funeral Service

H. Kelley Moore

January 9, 1957 - March 3, 2022

H. Kelley Moore, 65, of Roanoke passed away on March 3, 2022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. A native of Virginia he was a retired registered nurse. Kelleywas a faithful member …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Tony "Indian" Michael Robertson

February 15, 1955 - March 3, 2022

Tony “Indian” Michael Robertson, 67 of Narrows, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Radford Health & Rehab.  Indian was born February 15, 1955, …

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Narrows, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service

Roy Albert Tenney, Jr.

December 9, 1964 - March 3, 2022

Roy Albert Tenney Jr, 57, of Ridgeway, Virginia passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Martinsville Health & Rehab. He was born December 9, 1964, in Winchester, Virginia to the …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Betty Reid Cole

May 4, 1951 - March 3, 2022

Betty Reid Cole, 70, of Appomattox died on March 3, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Byron Benjamin Cole, Jr. Born on May 4, 1951, in …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Kenneth Cecil Clapp

October 6, 1946 - March 3, 2022

I am saddened to say my dad passed away last night. He had several health issues in his later years but I firmly believe he died of a broken heart. …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Kenny Edward Edmonds

July 13, 1965 - March 3, 2022

Kenny Edward Edmonds, age 56, of Bassett, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Kenny was born July 13, 1965. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared …

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Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Elizabeth "Betty" Snyder Fisher

November 23, 1925 - March 3, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) S. Fisher, 96, of Roanoke, VA, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born November 23, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Maynard Kenneth Bean

March 10, 1938 - March 3, 2022

Maynard Kenneth Bean, 83, of Powhatan, died on March 2, 2022, at CJW Medical Center. He was the husband of Doris Clapp Bean for 62 years. Born on March 10, …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

James William Clendenen, Sr.

- March 3, 2022

James William Clendenen, Sr., 82, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 3, 2022. James served his country in the United States Marine Corps as well as …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Janice Charity Kirby

January 23, 1940 - March 3, 2022

Janice Charity Kirby transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on March 3, 2022 at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. She was born January 23, 1940 to Frederick and Alma …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Clyde Wayne Dooley

- March 3, 2022

Clyde Wayne Dooley, 74, husband of Iris Moore Dooley, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2022. He was born in Roanoke and was the son of …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory