Current Obituaries

Harold Clifton Wingfield, Jr.

August 24, 1958 - January 15, 2021

Harold Clifton Wingfield, Jr. (Cliff), 62, of Richmond, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. Born in Richmond, VA, on August 24, 1958, he was …

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Richmond, Robinson Funeral Home

Marian Southers Stinespring

- January 15, 2021

Marian Southers Stinespring, 85 of Roanoke passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jack C. Stinespring. A private family service will be scheduled …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty Hayes

April 22, 1936 - January 15, 2021

Betty Gray Prevette Hayes, 84 of Forest passed away Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born on Wednesday, April 22, 1936 in North Wilkesboro, NC, a daughter of the late …

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Bedford County, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

"Memaw Mom, Mama Sue" Brillheart Carden

- January 15, 2021

“Memaw, Mom, Mama Sue” Brillheart Carden peacefully left this earthly life on January 15, 2021 at 9:20pm in her beloved home on Maple Street. Waiting at Heaven’s door was her …

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Pulaski, Stevens Funeral Home

Edgar Kyle "Ed" Baker

September 22, 1944 - January 15, 2021

Edgar Kyle Baker, 76, of Daleville, died Friday, January 15, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Ed was born in Christiansburg, VA on September 22, 1944, …

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Daleville, Rader Funeral Home

Eda Maxine Crockett

October 30, 1937 - January 15, 2021

Mrs. Ada Maxine Crockett, age 83 of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 after a decline in health. Mrs. Crockett was born on October 30, 1937 in …

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Martinsville, Collins Funeral Home

Robert "Bobby" Eugene Craig

- January 15, 2021

Robert Eugene Craig, 80, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Lee Craig and Ada …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Renee Conway Upchurch

September 21, 1956 - January 15, 2021

Renee Conway Upchurch, 64, of Bassett, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at her home. She was born September 21, 1956 in Martinsville, to the late Sanford Biggs Conway and …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Diane Blankenship

- January 15, 2021

Diane Blankenship, 73, of Roanoke, passed away, Friday January 15, 2021. Diane is survived by her husband, Joe Blankenship; daughter Kristen Gregg and husband Bradley; grandson, Brayden Gregg; step-mother, Anna …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Glenna Hall Holley

- January 14, 2021

Glenna Hall Holley, 72, of Moneta went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was preceded by her parents, Kermit and Helen Flinchum Hall; brothers-in-law, Jim …

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Moneta, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Belle Spencer Tawney

July 20, 1924 - January 14, 2021

Belle Spencer Tawney, 96, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab. She was born July 20, 1924 in Bassett, to the late Grover …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Perry Anthony Hodge

- January 14, 2021

Perry Anthony Hodge, 49, of Dublin passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Jackie Bowman Hodge, brother-in-law, Shane Simmons; and his grandparents. …

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Dublin, Mullins Funeral Home

Ester Evonne Chitty

December 4, 1942 - January 14, 2021

Ester Evonne Chitty passed away on January 14, 2021. Arrangements are through Bassett Funeral Service.

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Eugene Ray Hall

October 19, 1930 - January 14, 2021

Eugene Ray Hall, was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on October 19, 1930.  He grew up in Bland, Virginia, lived in Roanoke, Virginia and retired to Boones Mill, Virginia.  He …

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Boones Mill, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Wanda Faye Moore LaRew

- January 14, 2021

Wanda Faye Moore LaRew, 70, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 14, 2021. Surviving are her children, Melissa LaRew, Timothy LaRew, Cindy Cadd, and Renee …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Carl Coffman Cahoon

March 21, 1935 - January 14, 2021

Carl C. Cahoon, 85, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt …

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Botetourt County, Botetourt Funeral Home

Nancy Johnson Goin

August 31, 1937 - January 14, 2021

Nancy Alice Johnson Goin, 83, of Spout Spring, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at her residence. She was the wife of Robert Henry Goin. Born in Lynchburg, VA, on August …

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Spout Spring, Robinson Funeral Home

Melvin Delano King

July 17, 1935 - January 14, 2021

Melvin Delano King, age 85 of Pulaski passed away Thursday morning January 14, 2021 at his home. Born July 17, 1935 in Carroll County he was the son of the …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Elbert Powell

February 15, 1936 - January 14, 2021

Elbert Richardson Powell, 84 of Bedford passed away, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence. He was the son of the late Gilbert R. Powell and Golide Karnes Powell, he …

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Bedford County, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Linda Elizabeth Coffey Crunkleton

January 17, 1942 - January 14, 2021

Linda Elizabeth Coffey Crunkleton, 78, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born in Bedford, VA on January 17, 1942, a daughter of the late Claude Alexander …

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Bedford, Burch Messier

Joseph Tuck, Jr.

February 20, 1952 - January 14, 2021

Joseph Reese Tuck, Jr. “Rookie”, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on January 14, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Richmond, …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Dr. James Blair Spillman

February 15, 1927 - January 14, 2021

Dr. James Blair Spillman was born on February 15, 1927 in Staunton, Va. On January 14, 2021, he passed away peacefully at his home in Radford, Va. Blair graduated from …

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Bedford, Mullins Funeral Home

Roy Lee Thomas

August 14, 1954 - January 13, 2021

Roy Lee Thomas of Bedford, age 67, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 with his wife, daughter, and brother by his side at Duke Heart Center in Durham, NC. Roy …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Gerald Howard Holland

- January 13, 2021

Gerald Howard Holland, 77, of Bent Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was very hard working and dedicated to his job at Elizabeth …

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Bent Mountain, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Jo Ann Lowe Stafford

- January 13, 2021

On Wednesday January 13, 2021 Jo Ann Lowe Stafford, 82, was welcomed to her Heavenly home by those who preceded her on this journey including her father, Frank W. Lowe; …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Heather Cross Poff

- January 13, 2021

Heather Cross Poff, 33, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Heather was a member of the Cleveland Knockers, a community …

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North Carolina, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

JoAnn Reinhardt Rankin

July 26, 1948 - January 13, 2021

JoAnn Reinhardt Rankin, of Salem, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021, following a long illness. She was born on July 26, 1948, in East St Louis, Illinois. JoAnn …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Ewell Jackson "Smiling Jack" Akers

October 4, 1927 - January 13, 2021

Ewell Jackson “Smiling Jack” Akers, age 93 of Dublin passed away Wednesday morning January 13, 2021 at his home. Born October 4, 1927 in West Virginia he was the son …

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Dublin, Bower Funeral Chapels

Gary Laverne McDaniel

July 10, 1944 - January 13, 2021

Gary Laverne McDaniel, 76 of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born on Monday, July 10, 1944 in Des Moines, IA, a son of the late Lester …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

William Elmer Templeton

December 12, 1940 - January 13, 2021

William Elmer Templeton, age 80 of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Bill was born December 12, 1940 to the late Elmer and Margaret Templeton. In addition to …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Eunice Stockton Hairston

April 4, 1939 - January 13, 2021

Eunice Hairston, 81, of Martinsville, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2020 at Duke Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. She was born April 04, 1939 in Henry County, Virginia, to the …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Jesse Lee Mize, Sr.

May 2, 1951 - January 13, 2021

Jesse Lee Mize, Sr. 69, of Bassett passed way on January 13, 2021.  He was born May 2, 1951 in Henry Co, Virginia. The son of the late James Elbert …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

David Cumbee

December 11, 1945 - January 13, 2021

David Cumbee, 75 of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Mr. Cumbee was born in Giles County on December 11, 1945 to the late William H. and Elsie …

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Newport, Kendall Funeral Home

Ronnie Bowers

April 4, 1965 - January 12, 2021

Ronnie Bowers, 55, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at his home. He was born April 4, 1965, in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Tex Ritter …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Alvin Robert Mason

August 16, 1936 - January 12, 2021

Alvin Robert Mason, 84, of Ridgeway, Virginia passed away Monday, January 12, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born August 16, 1936, in Henry County, Virginia to the …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Samuel L. Collier

May 1, 1936 - January 12, 2021

Samuel (Pug) Lurty Collier, Jr., 84, of Ridgeway, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Roanoke Memorial Carilion Hospital. He was born May 1, 1936 to the late Lillian Collier …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Lee Dudley Walker

July 20, 1930 - January 12, 2021

Lee Dudley Walker of Martinsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 12, 2021. He was born July 20, 1930 in Martinsville, the son of Virginia Dudley and Samuel Stanhope …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Ralph Anthony

May 2, 1962 - January 12, 2021

Ralph Anthony, 58, of Bassett, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born May 2, 1962 in Martinsville, to the late Thomas Arthur Anthony …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Nadine Dillard Johnson

August 5, 1932 - January 12, 2021

Nadine Dillard Johnson, 88, was born August 5, 1932 to the late William M. Dillard and Harriet Staples Dillard. She entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Nadine was …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

David Green Craig

July 15, 1953 - January 12, 2021

David Green Craig, 67, of Bassett, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at his home. He was born July 15, 1953 in Martinsville, to the late Rufus Craig and Mary …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Ethel Frances Nunn

May 9, 1929 - January 12, 2021

Ethel Frances Nunn, age 91 of Hiwassee passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born May 9, 1929 in Pulaski she was the daughter …

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Hiwassee, Bower Funeral Chapels

Raymond Junior Williams

June 23, 1943 - January 12, 2021

Raymond Junior Williams, 78, of Bassett, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born June 23, 1942 in West Virginia, to the late Raymond …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

William Lawrence Fretwell

April 14, 1959 - January 12, 2021

William Lawrence Fretwell, 61, of Axton, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born on April 14, 1959 in Martinsville to Evelyn Deforest Price Fretwell …

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Axton, Bassett Funeral Service

"Ruth" Jenettie Ruth Lovell Bayse Michael

- January 12, 2021

“Ruth” Jenettie Ruth Lovell Bayse Michael, 90, of Salem, passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Michael; parents, James M & Delia …

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Salem, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert "Bob" Albert Jones, Sr.

March 16, 1937 - January 12, 2021

Robert “Bob” Albert Jones, Sr., of Radford, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was well known as the Radford City Schools “Mr. Bob” that was the bus driver to …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home