Current Obituaries

Karen Lee Perdue

September 21, 1956 - February 23, 2022

Karen Lee Perdue age 65 of Rocky Mount passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount,

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Roger Lee Wade, Sr.

January 22, 1947 - February 23, 2022

Roger Lee Wade, Sr., 75, of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 22, 1947, …

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Rocky Mount, John M. Oakey & Son

Chester "Chet" LaRue Arthur

September 25, 1937 - February 23, 2022

…settles into the snow a new fallen leaf that left behind a loving tree… Former son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, veteran, lay speaker, policeman, Justice of the Peace, author/writer, missionary, …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Donald Wilcoxson

August 15, 1937 - February 23, 2022

Donald Wilcoxson, of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with his guardian angel on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Donald Wilcoxson was born on August …

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Pearisburg, Givens Funeral Home, Inc.

Joshua "Josh" Reasor

- February 22, 2022

Joshua (Josh) Reasor, 40, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, George and Geneva Nakhle …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Annie Lee Ridinger Martin

April 6, 1936 - February 22, 2022

Annie Lee Ridinger Martin, 85, of Martinsville, VA died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by many family members. She was born on April 6, 1936, to the …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Samantha Ann Glasgow Rankin

April 4, 1979 - February 22, 2022

Samantha Rankin was born on April 4th 1979 in Danville Virginia to James and Susan Glasgow and was the oldest of two children. She graduated from Danville Community College from …

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Spencer, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Betty Fretwell Austin

August 1, 1933 - February 22, 2022

Betty F. Austin, 88, of Martinsville, died, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born Henry County on August 1, 1933 to the late …

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Martinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

Margaret Jewel Rader Webb

December 6, 1923 - February 22, 2022

Margaret Jewel Rader Webb, 98, of Botetourt County, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born on December 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Karl E. Rader and …

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Botetourt County, Rader Funeral Home

Gary Clifford Gills

March 18, 1963 - February 22, 2022

Gary Clifford Gills, 58, of Boones Mill went peacefully to his heavenly home. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Winston Gills and Nina McNamara. Gary worked as …

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Boones Mill, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Rose Mary Presley

July 7, 1947 - February 22, 2022

Rose Mary Presley, 74, of Pearisburg, passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She retired from Virginia Employment Commission after 37 years of …

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Pearisburg, Mullins Funeral Home

Nancy Ann Pashion Farmer

June 24, 1934 - February 22, 2022

Nancy Ann Pashion Farmer, 87, of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on …

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Pearisburg, Givens Funeral Home, Inc.

Hilda Ann Dishon Ayers Bower

January 30, 1948 - February 21, 2022

Hilda Ann Dishon Ayers Bower, age 74 of Pulaski passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Pulaski Lewis Gale Hospital. Born January 30,1948 in Pulaski, she was the daughter …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Ira Mitchell Quarles

December 6, 1939 - February 21, 2022

Ira Mitchell Quarles, 82, of Thaxton, Va. passed away on February 21, 2022, after battling multiple health issues for years. He was predeceased by his parents, Ira Bell and Alice …

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Thaxton, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Marvin Wayne Wood

October 11, 1954 - February 21, 2022

Marvin Wayne Wood of Bedford, born October 11, 1954, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 surrounded by family and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his mother and …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

William Harold "Bill" Shaver

- February 21, 2022

William H. “Bill” Shaver, 77, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on February 21, 2022. Born on November 13, 1944 in Ronceverte, West Virginia, he was the son of …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Walter Kelvin Bowles

August 29, 1939 - February 20, 2022

Walter Kelvin Bowles, 82, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away peacefully at home following a lengthy illness on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Kelvin was born in the Snow Creek area …

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Smith Mountain Lake, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Iris Gordon Farmer

December 27, 1924 - February 20, 2022

Iris Gordon Farmer, 97, of Dublin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and retired from Radford Community Hospital in housekeeping. …

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Dublin, Mullins Funeral Home

Jackie Wayne Hayes

- February 20, 2022

Jackie Wayne Hayes, 67, of Roanoke , loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 20, 2022. He was the son of …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Frances Ann Mutter Puckett

September 10, 1948 - February 20, 2022

Frances Ann Mutter Puckett, age 73, went home to heaven to reunite with her son Timmy, who passed at the age of 12.  What a glorious reunion when they saw …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Betty Rose Paugh

February 6, 1953 - February 20, 2022

Betty Rose Paugh, age 69 of Draper passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home. Born February 6, 1953 in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late …

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Draper, Bower Funeral Chapels

Ann Marie Zaia Lauricella

- February 20, 2022

Ann Marie Lauricella, née Zaia, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed suddenly on February 20, 2022. Ann is survived by husband and best friend Frank P.; three …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Gay Ann Oliver

September 9, 1948 - February 20, 2022

Gay Ann Oliver passed away February 20, 2022. Arrangements are through John M. Oakey & Son.

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Betty Jean Tolley Patterson

April 30, 1933 - February 20, 2022

Betty Jean Tolley Patterson formerly of Bedford, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late David Rucker Patterson who together owned …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

James Willey "J.W." Meeks

January 9, 1959 - February 19, 2022

James Wiley “J.W.” Meeks, 63, of Fieldale, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born January 9, 1959, in Franklin County, Virginia …

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Fieldale, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Arthur J. Gibbons

February 9, 1960 - February 19, 2022

Arthur J. Gibbons, 62, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born February 9, 1960, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Arthur …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Joseph Daniel Neal

September 30, 1942 - February 19, 2022

Joseph Daniel Neal, 79, of Fairlawn, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, after a long bout with bad health. He retired from Lynchburg Foundry with over 40 years of service. …

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Fairlawn, Mullins Funeral Home

Theodore "Ted" Richard Alberts

May 10, 1943 - February 19, 2022

Theodore “Ted” R. Alberts, NRCC Retired Professor of Welding Technology, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born to the late Ted and Rose Alberts on May …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Wanda Faye Sharp

September 18, 1952 - February 19, 2022

Wanda Fay Sharp, 69, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents and her uncle, James Ward. Surviving are her husband of …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Robert William Amos

September 14, 1942 - February 19, 2022

Robert W. Amos, of Hardy, passed away February 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lura Amos. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Moore …

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Hardy, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

William Burke Sparks, Jr.

February 28, 1945 - February 19, 2022

William Burke Sparks, Jr., age 76 of Falls Mills, VA, formerly of Pulaski County, died Saturday February 19, 2022 at his Falls Mills residence.  He was born on February 28, …

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Falls Mills, Seagle Funeral Home

Gladys Rios Dominguez

October 3, 1963 - February 19, 2022

Gladys Rios Dominguez, 58, of Collinsville, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 3, 1963 in Honduras to the late …

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Collinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

James Alexander Johnson

January 20, 1961 - February 19, 2022

James Alexander Johnson, 61, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born January 20, 1961, in Martinsville, Virginia to Jack Belvia …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Robert Marshall Scott

September 15, 1953 - February 19, 2022

Robert Marshall Scott, 68 of Pembroke, VA and formerly of New Jersey departed this life on February 19, 2022 in his home.  Born in New Jersey on September 15, 1953, …

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Pembroke, Kendall Funeral Home

George Landen

- February 19, 2022

George Landen, 78, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Mulberry Creek Rehab. Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Obie Upsie Turner

March 3, 1936 - February 18, 2022

Obie Upsie Turner, 85, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 3, 1936 to the late Roy Edward and Halsie …

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Rocky Mount, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Brenda May Lovelace

May 3, 1956 - February 18, 2022

Brenda May Lovelace, 65, of Botetourt, formerly of Salem, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. Surviving family includes her husband of 48 wonderful years, Wayne Lovelace, sons; Shannon Lovelace (Michael), …

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Botetourt County, Lotz Funeral Home -Vinton

Kathy Preston

May 8, 1958 - February 18, 2022

Kathy Preston, 63, of Collinsville, Virginia passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Kindred Hospital. She was born May 8, 1958, in Franklin County, Virginia to the late Sidney Simmons …

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Collinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Duffie Jean Wilson Berard

March 3, 1942 - February 18, 2022

Duffie Jean Wilson Berard, 79, of Radford, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. She was a former daycare teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wildie and Vina …

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Bedford, Mullins Funeral Home

Leonard Buford Williams, Jr.

August 27, 1918 - February 18, 2022

Leonard Buford Williams, Jr. 103, of Narrows, VA. passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at his home.  Born in the little hamlet of Burton on August 27, 1918, he …

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Narrows, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service

James Alford Lawson

January 14, 1936 - February 18, 2022

James Alford Lawson, age 86 of Pulaski passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, his parents Albert, “Jack” and Charity Lawson, his …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Jewell Janney McClure

May 20, 1931 - February 18, 2022

Jewell Janney McClure, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 20, 1931, in Roanoke, Virginia to …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

James "Jimmy" Langford

May 12, 1946 - February 18, 2022

Born on May 12, 1946, James “Jimmy” Langford passed away on February 18, 2022. Jimmy was raised in Giles County Virginia where he met his wife, Barbara Cumbee Langford. They …

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Giles County, Kendall Funeral Home

Mary Ann Conner

July 23, 1936 - February 18, 2022

Mary Ann Conner, age 85, of Salem, went to be with her Lord, February 18th, 2022. She was born to the late Luther and Anna Buchanan on July 23rd, 1936, …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Meadow Mae Aquino

February 18, 2022 - February 18, 2022

Meadow Mae Aquino, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Meadow was born February 18, 2022. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com for the …

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Martinsville, Collins Funeral Home