Current Obituaries

Michael Steven Harris

- January 12, 2021

Michael Steven Harris, 69, of Cloverdale passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Lewis Gale Medical Center after a brief cancer diagnosis. He went home to be with the …

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Cloverdale, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Patricia Ann Thompson

April 4, 1947 - January 12, 2021

Patricia Ann Thompson passed away on January 12, 2021. Arrangements are pending through Bassett Funeral Service.

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Jesse "Hawk" Willie Ross

March 1, 1942 - January 12, 2021

Jessie Willie “Hawk” Ross departed this world at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on January 12, 2021. He was born March 1, 1942 to Mayomie Stanley Ross and Posey Ross of Bassett. …

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Richard "Ricky" Lee Myers, Jr.

September 29, 1962 - January 12, 2021

RICHARD (“RICKY”) LEE MYERS, JR., 58, formerly of Bland, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Augusta Health Hospital in Fishersville, VA, from Covid-19. He was born September 29, …

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Bland, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Martin James "Tony" Weincyzk

December 14, 1951 - January 12, 2021

Martin James “Tony” Weincyzk,69, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Weincyzk; brothers, …

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Doris Robertson

May 9, 1944 - January 11, 2021

Doris Grogan Robertson, 76, of Ridgeway, Virginia passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at her home. She was born May 9, 1944, in Henry County to the late Thomas and …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Sandra Jean Mayberry

October 1, 1944 - January 11, 2021

Sandra Jean Cyrus Mayberry 76, of Appomattox died at home with her loving family on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was the wife of the late Rev. Joseph D. Mayberry, …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Evelyn Ruth Ayers Graham

- January 11, 2021

Evelyn Ruth Ayers Graham, 57, rested from this life on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Donald W. Ayers, Sr., and Anita Hamrick Ayers. She …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Vernon Leon Stone, Sr.

October 10, 1923 - January 11, 2021

Vernon L. Stone, age 97 of Bassett, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Mulberry Creek Nursing Home in Martinsville, Va. He was the first born to …

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Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Patricia F. Saunders

December 18, 1940 - January 11, 2021

Patricia F. Saunders, 80, of Botetourt County, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021.  She fought liver and kidney disease with such dignity.  She lived at …

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Botetourt County, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Kennis "Lee" Chambers

- January 11, 2021

Kennis “Lee” Chambers, 59, fondly known as Cheez, entered His Father’s kingdom on January 11, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lee was preceded in death by …

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Luther Oscar French

- January 11, 2021

LUTHER OSCAR FRENCH, 69, of Pulaski, VA passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was the son of the late Carl Matthew & Zelphia Lawson French. Graveside services will be …

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Pulaski, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Jeffrey Wayne Burchett

- January 11, 2021

Jeffrey Wayne Burchett, 59, of Oswego, IL formerly of Pulaski, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021. We know that he was praising and …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Barbara Ruth Dunn Houston

May 30, 1939 - January 11, 2021

Barbara Ruth Dunn Houston passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, surrounded by her children in her home in Radford, VA. She was preceded in death in by her parents, …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Steven Lee Cronk

June 8, 1989 - January 11, 2021

Steven Lee Cronk, age 31 of Allisonia passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. Born June 8, 1989 in Radford he was the son of Timothy “Tim” Steven Cronk and the …

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Allisonia, Bower Funeral Chapels

Ella Mae Goad

August 13, 1931 - January 11, 2021

Ella Mae Goad, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home. Born August 13, 1931 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Rachael F. DeHaven

- January 11, 2021

Rachael F. DeHaven, age 78, a retired Director and Children’s Librarian of the Pulaski County Library, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Roanoke on Monday, January 11, 2021. She …

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Pulaski, Stevens Funeral Home

James "Jay" Clark, Jr.

May 30, 1979 - January 11, 2021

James “Jay” Clark, Jr., 41, of Bassett, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2021. He was born on May 30, 1979 in Martinsville to James David Clark, Sr. and Frances …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Major Hobert Larry Strong

January 28, 1951 - January 11, 2021

Major Hobert Larry Strong passed away on January 11, 2021. Arrangements are through Wright Funeral Service & Crematory.

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Barbara Price Gibson

March 19, 1954 - January 10, 2021

Barbara Ann Price Gibson, 66, of Pamplin, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Roger Gibson. Born in Lynchburg, Va., on March …

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Pamplin, Robinson Funeral Home

Sue Ellen Marlowe Akers

January 1, 1945 - January 10, 2021

Sue Ellen Marlowe Akers, of Fairlawn, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born January 1, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia the daughter of the late Paul W. and Louise …

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Fairlawn, Mullins Funeral Home

James "Jim" Terry Roberts

June 19, 1956 - January 10, 2021

James (Jim) T. Roberts was born in Patrick County, VA and lived in Hardy,VA. Jim was a carpenter for most of his life. He enjoyed working with his hands as …

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Hardy, Collins Funeral Home

Daniel "Danny" Hodges

February 24, 1943 - January 10, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Clayton Hodges, 77, of Bassett, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born in Virginia on February 24, 1943 to the late Walter O. Hodges and the …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Betty Jean Cook Hill

August 29, 1939 - January 10, 2021

Betty Jean Cook Hill, 81, of Pulaski, VA passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in the Henrico Doctor’s Hospital – Forest Campus, Richmond, VA. She was born on August 29, …

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Pulaski, Stevens Funeral Home

Yvonne Donovant Thornton

April 12, 1953 - January 10, 2021

Yvonne Donovant Thornton, 67, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at her home. She was born April 12, 1953, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late William Donovant, …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

William Hunter "Bill" Allen, Jr.

February 1, 1952 - January 10, 2021

William “Bill” Hunter Allen, Jr., surrounded by his loving family, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Bill was born on February 1, 1952, in …

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Billy Joe Massey

- January 10, 2021

Billy Joe Massey, 51, of Providence, North Carolina passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at UNC Chapel Hill. He was born June 2, 1969 in Danville, Virginia to the late …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Beverly “Bev” Lugar Murphy

September 5, 1951 - January 10, 2021

Beverly (Bev) Lugar Murphy, age 69 of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Atrium Health University Hospital in Charlotte. She was born on September 5, 1951 in Waynesboro, …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Gail Prudence "Gayla" Miller Claus-Velfling

November 27, 1949 - January 10, 2021

Gail Prudence “Gayla” Miller Claus-Velfling age 71 of Fincastle passed away Sunday January 10, 2020 at her home following a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Albert …

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Fincastle, Rader Funeral Home

Ronnie Ray Marshall

January 26, 1967 - January 10, 2021

Ronnie Ray Marshall, 53, of Hiwassee, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was a fireman for over 21 years with Snowville Fire Dept. Ronnie was preceded in death by …

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Hiwassee, Mullins Funeral Home

Sandra Kaye Martin

April 13, 1957 - January 10, 2021

Sandra Kaye Martin, 63, of Martinsville, Virginia, formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UNC-Chapel Hill. Sandra was born April 13, 1957 in Martinsville, Virginia to …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Frederick Marshall Arrington

August 7, 1945 - January 10, 2021

Frederick Marshall Arrington, Sr. 75, of Danville passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born in Franklin County to the late Doctor Thomas Arrington and Victoria Nannie Grace Perdue …

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Danville, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Phillip Calvin Smith

- January 10, 2021

Phillip Calvin Smith, 67, of Troutville, VA went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 10, 2021 after succumbing to the effects of a massive stroke. Phillip was born …

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Troutville, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Jessie James Turner, Jr.

December 22, 1954 - January 10, 2021

Jessie James Turner Jr., 66, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born December 22, 1954, in Henry County to the …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Ann Elizabeth Houston

April 4, 1956 - January 10, 2021

Miss Ann Elizabeth Houston, 64 of Rocky Mount and formerly of North Carolina passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Services will be private. Local arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Bobby Lee Gravely

April 30, 1949 - January 9, 2021

Bobby Lee Gravely, 71, of Martinsville, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at SOVAH-Martinsville. Bobby was born April 30, 1949 to the late George Robert and Mary Virginia Hairston Gravely …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Donald Sandford Fulcher

August 31, 1944 - January 9, 2021

Donald S. Fulcher, USAF Ret., 76, of Salem, took the hand of Jesus and walked into Heaven, Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was greeted by his daughter Melissa and his …

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Harve Henderson Burdette

June 8, 1950 - January 9, 2021

On January 9th, 2021, Harve Henderson Burdette, 70, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord.  Born in 1950, he served in the US Army and went on to …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

James "Jim" Walter Wienke, MD

February 2, 1944 - January 9, 2021

Jim was born in Quincy, Illinois February 2, 1944 and grew up in Kingman, Arizona. He was the son of the late Kenneth W. and Alice I. McMullen Wienke. Many …

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Daleville, Rader Funeral Home

Virginia Morgan Tuck

February 24, 1927 - January 9, 2021

Virginia Morgan Tuck, 93 of Moneta, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021at the home of her daughter. She was born February 24, 1927 in Franklin County and was the last …

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Moneta, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Katherine Jones "Kathy" Fazler

February 7, 1948 - January 9, 2021

Katherine Jones “Kathy” Fazler, age 72 of Moneta passed away at her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Kathy was an active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Moneta …

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Moneta, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Peggy Doreen Turner Buckland

March 11, 1936 - January 9, 2021

Peggy Doreen Turner Buckland was born on March 11, 1936 in Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, England to Harold and Lily Turner. She grew up in England during World War II and …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Jeffrey W. Haley

August 10, 1962 - January 9, 2021

Jeffrey W. Haley passed away on January 9, 2021. Born August 10, 1962 to Phyllis and Herman E. Haley, Jr. of Stanleytown, Virginia. Jeff attended Bassett High School and graduated …

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Stanleytown, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

James Fretwell

August 5, 1922 - January 8, 2021

James B. “Bernard” Fretwell, 98, of Bassett, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. He was born in Virginia on August 5, 1922 to the late Vince …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Robert Maximillian Whalen

July 30, 1934 - January 8, 2021

Robert Maximillian Whalen, 86 of Goode passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in the Bedford County Nursing Home. He was born July 30, 1934 in Irondequoit, NY a son of …

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Goode, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service