Current Obituaries

Wilson Edward Conway

August 26, 1939 - May 2, 2025

Wilson Edward Conway, 85, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1939, to the late Sanford Biggs …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Vivian Harris Cassell

August 13, 1937 - May 2, 2025

Vivian Harris Cassell, 87, of Madison Heights passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 surrounded by those she loved. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Pittman Harris and Emma …

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Madison Heights, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Michael Barron Cockerham

March 24, 1949 - May 2, 2025

Michael Barron Cockerham, age 76, of Elkin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 2, 2025. He was born in Surry County on March 24, 1949 to John …

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Elkin, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Thomas J. Dudley

October 11, 1953 - May 2, 2025

Thomas Jeffrey Dudley passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1953 to the late Sherrill Thomas and Virginia Comer Dudley. Tom lived his entire life …

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Richard Duane Joyce

March 27, 1956 - May 1, 2025

Richard Duane Joyce, 69, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on March 27, 1956, in Leakesville, …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

June Ellen Rawlings Crouch

- May 1, 2025

June Ellen Rawlings Crouch, 88, of Thaxton, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Carriage Hill Retirement Center. She was born on Sunday, March 14, 1937 to the late …

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Thaxton, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Heather Hale Wright

May 5, 1972 - May 1, 2025

HEATHER HALE WRIGHT, 52, of the Poplar Hill Community, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home.  She was born May 5, 1972 in Roanoke, VA, the daughter …

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Poplar Hill, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Avis Ramsey Fulcher

June 29, 1940 - May 1, 2025

Avis Ramsey Fulcher, 84, of Bassett, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born in Bassett, Virginia to William Pete Ramsey and Mabel Watkins Ramsey. In addition …

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Bassett, Collins Funeral Home

Evelyn Marlene Kingery

March 3, 1939 - May 1, 2025

Evelyn Marlene Kingery, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Agnes Crawford; brothers; Eldridge and Ronald Crawford; and sisters, …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Rebecca Francisco

April 23, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Rebecca Francisco of Catawba, VA (formerly of Waynesboro, VA), 62, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025. A lover of gardening and flowers she found joy in her many gardens, …

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Catawba, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Melvin "Jake" Albert Overstreet

- May 1, 2025

Melvin Albert “Jake” Overstreet, 98 of Bedford passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Cardinal Senior Living. He was born on Tuesday, September 21, 1926 in Bedford, a son of …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Mary Jane (Love) McMillan

March 8, 1942 - May 1, 2025

Mrs. Mary Jane Love McMillan, age 83, of Cana, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Dublin, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. McMillan …

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Cana, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Dorothy Brumfield Emerson

July 30, 1933 - May 1, 2025

Dorothy Brumfield Emerson, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Roman Eagle Health and Rehabilitation Center, Danville, VA. Mrs. Emerson was born July 30, 1933, to the late …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Alice Jayne Childress

December 27, 1941 - May 1, 2025

Miss Alice Jayne Childress, age 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1941 to the late Claude Swanson Childress and …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Morris E. Clark

December 6, 1947 - May 1, 2025

Mr. Morris E. Clark, age 77, passed away to his Eternal Home peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home in Bassett, Virginia. He was born in Henry County …

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Bassett, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Dana Marie Moran

April 9, 1950 - May 1, 2025

Dana Marie Moran, 75, of Rocky Mount, VA was called home on Thursday, May 1, 2025 to start her eternal journey with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Born …

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Nellie "Nell" Wright Abbott

October 26, 1934 - May 1, 2025

Nellie Wright Abbott, 90, of Daleville, passed away peacefully, and entered heaven on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Nell was preceded in death by her husband Wiley Richard; siblings Blanche Slayton, …

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Daleville, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Beatrice Ann Gravely

August 17, 1957 - May 1, 2025

Beatrice Ann Gravely, 67, of Martinsville, Virginia, entered her heavenly rest Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born August 17, 1957, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Veola Gravely Brown and the …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Frank Thompson

May 9, 1952 - May 1, 2025

Frank Rangley Thompson, Jr., age 72 of Pulaski, died Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 9, 1952 in Montgomery County, VA, and was the …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Belinda Carol Williams

October 3, 1964 - May 1, 2025

Belinda Carol Williams, 60, of Stokesdale, NC passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital. She was born on October 3, 1964, in Ocilla, GA …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Matthew J. Ellis

May 18, 1963 - May 1, 2025

Matthew J Ellis, age 61, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Willa Faye Justice

October 16, 1946 - May 1, 2025

Willa Faye Hurley Justice, 78, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born October 16, 1946, in West Virginia to the late Charles …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

David Gage McCallister

- May 1, 2025

David Gage McCallister, 23, of Potts Creek, went home Thursday, May 1, 2025. Gage was born on May 7, 2001 in Low Moor. He was a 2020 graduate from Alleghany …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Freda Virginia Richardson

September 13, 1969 - May 1, 2025

Freda Virginia Richardson (Shoup) aged 55 passed away in Hardy, VA on 05/01/2025. She was born on 09/13/1969 in Beacon, NY. Her parents are Sylvia Reed and Fred T Shoup …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Michael Alvin Young

October 17, 1957 - May 1, 2025

Michael Alvin Young Mike entered the peace and beauty of his heavenly home a few days ahead of us. To all who stayed in touch with him over the past …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Billie Harris

- May 1, 2025

Billie T. Harris went to be with the Lord and reunite with his wife Juanita on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born in Elton, …

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Lucille Thompson

March 5, 1929 - April 30, 2025

Lucille Mayhew Thompson, 96, of Vinton, passed away on April 30,2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Myrtle Mayhew; husband, Dr. H.R. “Preacher” Thompson; daughter, Barbara …

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Lynda Carol Meadows Ratcliffe

May 13, 1943 - April 30, 2025

Lynda Carol Meadows Ratcliffe, 81, of Belspring, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and was a former teacher at Radford Child Care …

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Belspring, Mullins Funeral Home

Lois Jenkins Rupert

June 30, 1943 - April 30, 2025

Lois Jenkins Rupert, 81, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Charlottesville, VA. Born on June 30, 1943, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Emily "Kaye" Eames Hunt

September 23, 1964 - April 30, 2025

Emily “Kaye” Eames Hunt, age 60 of Rocky Mount was born September 23, 1964 and passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at her home in Rocky Mount Virginia. She was …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Pinkeshkumar R. Patel

September 17, 1974 - April 30, 2025

PinkeshKumar Rajendrabhai Patel, 50, of Roanoke, passed away, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm at Simpson Funeral Home …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Hollis Burl Higginbotham

August 25, 1937 - April 30, 2025

Hollis Burl Higginbotham, 87, of Daleville, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Greta Higginbotham; his sister, Irene (Eugene) Bradshaw; …

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Daleville, Mullins Funeral Home

Melissa A. Foutz

May 9, 1968 - April 30, 2025

On Wednesday, April 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM, Melissa “Missy” A. Foutz—a beautiful person, a beautiful mind, and a beautiful soul—left this earth after a brave battle with cancer. She …

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Staunton, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Joyce Persinger Rose

- April 30, 2025

Joyce Persinger Rose, 67, of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center in Clifton Forge. She was born December 3, 1958 in Alleghany …

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Clifton Forge, Arritt Funeral Home

Joyce Staples Suthard

May 22, 1928 - April 30, 2025

Joyce Staples Suthard, 96, of Rustburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born on May 22, 1928, in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude …

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Rustburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

James Marvin Radford

September 21, 1932 - April 30, 2025

James Marvin Radford September 21, 1932 – April 30, 2025 James Marvin Radford, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2025. He was a native of Floyd County and served in the United …

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Floyd, Gardner Funeral Home

Stacey Hownita Giles

June 7, 1971 - April 30, 2025

Stacey Hownita Giles, 53, of Martinsville, Virginia, transisitioned from her earthly home Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born June 7, 1971, in Martinsville, Virginia to Betty Jean Moyer and …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Kevin W. Hicks

March 10, 1971 - April 30, 2025

Kevin Wayne Hicks, 54, of Salem passed away on April 30, 2025. Kevin was a Deputy Sheriff for 23 years. He was a devoted Washington Commanders fan. He enjoyed Nascar, …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Tammy Diane Guill

August 7, 1961 - April 30, 2025

Tammy Diane Adkins Guill went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 30, 2025, after a decline in health. Tammy was born on August 7, 1961, …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Jim Weakland

April 12, 1952 - April 30, 2025

James Edwin “Jim” Weakland, 73 years old Passed away peacefully at his home in Union Hall, VA with all his children by his side.He retired from Alliance Imaging. He was …

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Union Hall, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Kathryn Delaney Jarvis

- April 30, 2025

Kathryn (Ryn) Delaney Jarvis, 21, passed away unexpectedly on April 30th 2025 in Blacksburg, VA. She was a native of Virginia Beach. She was a truly remarkable young woman with …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Danni Rivera

February 24, 1988 - April 30, 2025

Regenna Danielle “Danni” Rivera, 37, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.Born on February 24, 1988, in Rocky Mount, Virginia.Danni brought light and laughter to those around …

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Lynchburg, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Gerald Reed Fulks

February 10, 1940 - April 30, 2025

Gerald Reed Fulks, Sr “Bunny”, 85, of Amherst, VA passed away on April 30, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Frances Marie Gilbert …

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Amherst, Norris Funeral Service

Beverly Robin Bishop

- April 30, 2025

Beverly Robin Bishop, age 60 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away April 30, 2025, at CNRV Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She took her last labored breath on …

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Christiansburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Dustin Wayne Stover

- April 30, 2025

Dustin Wayne Stover, age 29, of Christiansburg, VA, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home. He was born in Blacksburg, VA, on August 28, 1995. He is preceded in …

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Christiansburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.