Current Obituaries

James David Hartman

September 8, 1962 - January 6, 2021

James David Hartman, 58, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Agnes A. Harlow Hartman. James is survived by his father, …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Hope Elizabeth Shelton O'dell

November 3, 1924 - January 5, 2021

Hope Elizabeth Shelton O’dell, 96, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Martinsville Health and Rehab. She was born November 3, 1924, in Eden, North Carolina, to …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Wendy Stephens Gallant

March 3, 1959 - January 5, 2021

Wendy Stephens Gallant, 61 of Evington passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, March 3, 1959 in Annapolis, MD, a daughter of James Mitchell Stephens of …

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Evington, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Brenda Hutchins Bowman

November 13, 1949 - January 5, 2021

Brenda Hutchins Bowman, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was previously employed in the Deli at Walmart and with Wheatland Hills as the Activities Director. She …

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Christiansburg, Mullins Funeral Home

Julian Milton Akers

June 28, 1944 - January 5, 2021

Julian Milton Akers, age 76 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at his home. Born June 28, 1944 in Wytheville he was the son of the late John …

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Wytheville, Bower Funeral Chapels

Edward Louis Vest

November 15, 1932 - January 5, 2021

EDWARD LOUIS VEST, 88, of Pearisburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born November 15, 1932 in White Gate, VA, the son of the late Edward S. …

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Pearisburg, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Ellen Shomaker

March 25, 1930 - January 5, 2021

Ellen “Ann” Stafford Shomaker, age 90, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Hickory, NC. Born March 25, 1930 in Pulaski, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. …

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Pulaski, Stevens Funeral Home

Elizabeth Hoback Anderson

July 12, 1945 - January 5, 2021

Elizabeth Hoback Anderson, 75, of Pulaski, VA died Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021 at her home. She was born in Pulaski on July 12, 1945 and was the daughter of …

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Pulaski, Stevens Funeral Home

June Carolyn Morris Chambers

June 10, 1940 - January 5, 2021

June Carolyn Morris Chambers passed away on Tuesday, January 5th due to Covid-19. Carolyn was married for sixty-two years to John William “Jack” Chambers, Sr. until his death in 2019. She …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Helen Bryant Day Darden

November 9, 1925 - January 5, 2021

Helen Bryant Day Darden passed away peacefully at her home in Radford on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Helen was born in Akron, Ohio and raised in Independence, Va. She was …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Louise McGuire Shelburne

November 22, 1922 - January 4, 2021

Louise McGuire Shelburne, 98, of Martinsville, Va. passed away Monday, January 4, 2020. She was born November 22, 1922 to Luther E. McGuire and Carrie Cook McGuire. In addition to …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Barry Dorsey

- January 4, 2021

Barry Dorsey, 78, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is handling arrangements.

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Mildred Dillard Grogan Marshall

November 2, 1922 - January 4, 2021

Mildred Grogan Marshall, 98, of Ridgeway, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021, at home. She was born November 2, 1922, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Harry …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Vernon Jacob Thrush

December 7, 1959 - January 4, 2021

Vernon Jacob Thrush, 61, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, in Charlottesville. He was born …

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Betty Rose Breeden

- January 4, 2021

Betty Alphodine Rose Breeden passed from this life on Monday, January 4th, 2021, at the age of 87. Betty was born in Alleghany County, VA, to Harry P. Rose, Sr., …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Rachel Clark Manuel

January 21, 1927 - January 4, 2021

Rachel Clark Manuel, 93, of Tazewell, Virginia, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Patrick County on January 21, 1927 to …

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Tazewell, Bassett Funeral Service

Leslie Allen Draper

January 28, 1959 - January 4, 2021

Leslie Allen Draper, 61, of Locust Hill, Virginia (formerly of Bassett) died Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Dockside Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born in Henry County on …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

J. I. Neugent

- January 4, 2021

J. I. Neugent, 82, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born August 11, 1938 in Henry County, Virginia to the …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Joseph Stafford Foxwell

June 21, 1927 - January 4, 2021

Joseph Stafford Foxwell, 93, died Monday, January 4, 2021. He was the husband of Lois McCue Foxwell for 70 years. Born in Middlesex County, VA, on July 21, 1927, he …

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Lynchburg, Robinson Funeral Home

Douglas Axley Lawson

August 25, 1938 - January 4, 2021

Douglas Axley Lawson, 82, of Natural Bridge Station, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2021. The family is under the care of Botetourt Funeral Home.

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Natural Bridge, Botetourt Funeral Home

Steven Gary Hanes

September 3, 1947 - January 4, 2021

Steven Gary Hanes, 73, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 of COVID-related illness. Born in Portsmouth, OH on September 3, 1947, he was the only child of the late …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

William "Bill" Edward Keith

February 24, 1939 - January 3, 2021

William “Bill” Edward Keith, 81, of Ridgeway, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at UNC Rockingham Health Care, Eden, North Carolina. He was born February 24, 1939 in Roanoke, Virginia, …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Doris May Chambers Ritter

August 13, 1926 - January 3, 2021

Doris May Chambers Ritter, 94, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Doris graduated from Troutville High School and later was a part of Roanoke College’s class …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Herman Glynwood Witt

February 9, 1942 - January 3, 2021

Herman Glynwood Witt, 78 of Bedford, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born on Monday, February 9, 1942 in Bedford County, a son of the …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Sherry Dean White Pugh

January 23, 1948 - January 3, 2021

Sherry Dean White Pugh, 72, of Pughs Drive, Lynchburg, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 3, 2021.  She was the loving wife of …

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Lynchburg, Robinson Funeral Home

Christine Lucas O'Neil Mabe

December 11, 1936 - January 3, 2021

Christine Lucas O’Neil Mabe, age 85 of Bedford passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Bedford County Nursing Home. Born December 11, 1935 in Radford, Virginia she was the daughter of the …

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Bedford, Bower Funeral Chapels

Mark Tyrone Elkins

August 15, 1964 - January 3, 2021

Mark Tyrone Elkins, 56, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born in Bedford on August 15, 1964, a son of the late Charles Rudolph Elkins and …

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Bedford, Burch Messier

Donald Byrd Sublett

July 27, 1946 - January 3, 2021

Donald “Don” Byrd Sublett, 74 of Bedford, went to his heavenly home Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Runk and Pratt in Forest. He had been a resident there since October …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Vickie Lynn Garcia

March 14, 1956 - January 3, 2021

Vickie Lynn Garcia, 63, gained her angel wings and went on to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2021, early Sunday morning. Vickie is survived by her two daughters, …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Wade Hawks Dougherty, Sr.

April 25, 1969 - January 3, 2021

Wade Hawks Dougherty, Sr. passed away on January 3, 2021. The family is in the care of John M. Oakey & Son.

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Peggy Alice Grover Sayers

October 18, 1971 - January 3, 2021

Peggy Alice Grover Sayers, 49, of Ridgeway, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born October 18, 1971, in Martinsville, Virginia to James …

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Ridgeway, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Michelle Davis Angle

- January 3, 2021

Michelle Davis Angle age 60 of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held 11:00 Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Conner-Bowman …

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Roanoke, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Dorothy Carter

February 12, 1935 - January 3, 2021

Dorothy Johnson Carter of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 85. She moved from Raleigh, North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Mary Jane Moye Stafford

May 31, 1938 - January 3, 2021

Mary Jane Moye Stafford, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2020 at Heritage Hall Rich Creek Nursing Home. Mary Jane was born on May 31, …

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Pearisburg, Givens Funeral Home, Inc.

David Lee Marshall, Jr.

May 1, 1945 - January 3, 2021

David Lane Marshall Jr 71 of New Castle VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. David was …

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New Castle, John M. Oakey & Son

Brenda Sue Goad

June 4, 1953 - January 3, 2021

Brenda Sue Goad,  age 67 of Pulaski entered fully into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Cyril McCaffery

- January 3, 2021

Cyril McCaffery, 89, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was the last of the children born to Peter and Jessie Highfield McCaffery of Widnes England. Cyril …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Shelton Carey "Jim" Smith

August 13, 1939 - January 3, 2021

Shelton Carey “Jim” Smith passed away on January 3, 2021. Arrangements are through John M. Oakey & Son.

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

James Douglas Stevens

October 1, 1933 - January 2, 2021

JAMES DOUGLAS STEVENS, 87, of Narrows, VAm passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born October 1, 1933 at Bland, VA, the son of the late James Annis & …

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Mary Aileen Dehart Clark

November 1, 1930 - January 2, 2021

MARY AILEEN DEHART CLARK, 90, of Pulaski, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2020. She was born November 1, 1930 in Bland, VA, the daughter …

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Pulaski, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

Katherine "Kitty Sue" Bridgforth Hooker

March 25, 1926 - January 2, 2021

Kitty Sue Hooker, 94, of Plantation Road, Martinsville, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 from Covid 19. She was born March 25, 1926 in Kenbridge, Virginia to Austin Seay Bridgforth Jr. …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Floyd Venton Harris

June 21, 1951 - January 2, 2021

Floyd Venton Harris, 69, of Martinsville, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born June 21, 1951 in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Willie E. and Martha R. …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Nancy Gaddy Noblett

November 20, 1931 - January 2, 2021

Nancy Gaddy Noblett, 89, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in Bedford on November 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Frank Nelson Gaddy and …

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Bedford, Burch Messier

Kimberly Galvin Renick

November 11, 1958 - January 2, 2021

Kimberly Galvin Renick, 62, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in San Diego, CA on November 11, 1958, a daughter …

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Roanoke, Burch Messier

James "Bud" Walton Switzer

September 6, 1940 - January 2, 2021

James “Bud” Walton Switzer age 80, of Roanoke, VA went peacefully to heaven to be with the Lord and his family that have passed. Bud was born September 6, 1940 …

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Botetourt County, Botetourt Funeral Home