Current Obituaries

Jo Ellen Thomas

January 27, 1952 - March 6, 2020

Jo Ellen Thomas “Jobie”, age 68 of Dublin, Virginia passed away from her earthly home Friday, March 6, 2020. Born January 27, 1952 in Pulaski to the late Bill Lewis Hailey and …

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Gerleana Patterson Callahan

May 19, 1932 - March 6, 2020

Gerleana Patterson Callahan, 87, of Lynchburg died Friday, March 6, 2020. She was the wife of the late Calvin C. Callahan, Sr. Gerleana was born on May 19, 1932 in …

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Robert Michael Viers

November 11, 1952 - March 6, 2020

Robert Michael Viers, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, N.C. He retired from the Roanoke Post …

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Frank Robert Wright

November 22, 1925 - March 6, 2020

Frank Robert Wright died on March 6, 2020 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke.  He was born on November 22, 1925, in Virginia City (now St. Paul), Virginia.  …

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Verna Mae Martin Council

September 23, 1941 - March 6, 2020

Verna Council passed away on March 6, 2020, at her home in Roanoke, Virginia, surrounded by her family. Verna Mae was born on September 23, 1941 in a small Mennonite …

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Edwin (Mr Ed) Marden

- March 6, 2020

Edwin (Mr Ed) Marden 82 formally of Moneta, Va. went to be with his heavenly father on Friday March 6th, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later …

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Betty Louise Cumiford Virt

- March 5, 2020

Betty Louise Cumiford Virt, 87 died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at New River Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family. Services will be held at a later date. Simpson Funeral …

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Ivy Lee Pruitt

- March 5, 2020

Ivy Lee  Pruitt, 85, of Roanoke, passed away quietly at home like she wanted on Thursday, March 5, 2020. She is survived by her son, Lewis Pruitt; daughters, Linda Routt, …

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Petish Irsh Salyers Smith

- March 5, 2020

Petish S. Smith, 80, of Catawba, passed away, Thursday March 5, 2020. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.

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Gloria Marie Edwards

April 27, 1953 - March 5, 2020

Gloria Marie Edwards, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Louise Ramlall and husband, Terry L. Edwards. Surviving family includes her …

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Donald Eugene Gibson

February 2, 1936 - March 5, 2020

DONALD EUGENE GIBSON, 84, of Rocky Gap, VA, went to be with the Lord he served on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his home. Arrangements by A. Vest Funeral Home …

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James Edward DeHaven

September 1, 1943 - March 5, 2020

James Edward DeHaven, Sr, 76, of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his residence. A native of Virginia he was the husband of 42 years to Donna …

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Colbie Jane Dennison

- March 5, 2020

Colbie Jane Dennison, of Marion passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born February 24, 2020 in Roanoke she was the daughter of Jordan Wayne Dennison …

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Lilian Arbutus Carden

June 8, 1943 - March 5, 2020

Lillian Arbutus Carden, age 76 of Radford passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Radford Health and Rehab Center. Born June 8, 1943 in Radford she was the daughter of the …

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Mattie Ellen White

February 15, 1929 - March 5, 2020

Mattie Ellen White, age 91 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home. Born February 15, 1929 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late …

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Sheldon Clarence Whittaker

August 5, 1953 - March 4, 2020

Sheldon Clarence Whittaker, 66, of Carwile Road, Rustburg, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at his residence. He was the husband of Verta Kress Whittaker. Born in Williamson, West Va., on …

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Roger "Pop" Allen Thompson

- March 4, 2020

Roger “Pop” Thompson, 70, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, William Eugene Thompson and his mother, Ruth Long Thompson. Roger …

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Matthew Clifford Reed

November 6, 1962 - March 4, 2020

Matthew Clifford Reed, 57 of Bedford passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born on Tuesday, November 6, 1962 in Winchester, VA, a son of the late William Turner …

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David Harold Furrow

July 16, 1957 - March 4, 2020

David Harold Furrow, 62, passed away on March 4, 2020. A native of Virginia he was the husband of 29 years to Doria Furrow, who survives, and the son of …

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Ruby Wells Dooley

- March 4, 2020

Ruby Wells Dooley, 88, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Runk and Pratt, Smith Mountain Lake. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on …

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Louise Haven Morris

April 19, 1929 - March 4, 2020

Louise Havens Morris, age 90 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the home pf her sister in Hughesville, MD. Born April 19, 1929 in Rural Retreat, Virginia, …

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Emma Tyree Hodges

September 12, 1930 - March 3, 2020

Emma Tyree Hodges, age 89 of Longs, SC and formerly of Rocky Mount, VA passed away at Embrace Hospice House, Myrtle Beach, SC on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was …

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Martha Evelyn Baker

May 19, 1931 - March 3, 2020

Martha Evelyn Baker, 88, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Preceding her in death were her husband, Charlie Parker Baker; and siblings, Ann Morris, Catherine Lambert, …

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Jeffrey Lee Coleman

February 9, 1958 - March 3, 2020

Jeffrey Lee Coleman, 62 of Evington, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was born on Sunday, February 9, 1958 in Cleveland, TN, a son of …

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Richard L. Gordon

- March 3, 2020

Richard L. Gordon, age 69, of Salem, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  Rick was a life-long resident of Salem and a contractor by trade, whose skills were unmatched for …

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Ellen C. Cole

July 14, 1924 - March 3, 2020

Ellen C. Cole, 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Murrells Inlet, SC. She is survived by two sons, Michael Cole and wife Sharon and James Cole and …

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Melba Cornett Crank

- March 3, 2020

Melba Cornett Crank , 95, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Heather Lavendar Schaar

- March 3, 2020

Heather Lavendar Schaar, 46, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Virginia "Jenny" Torrence Caldwell

December 13, 1931 - March 3, 2020

Virginia “Jenny” Torrence Caldwell, of Appomattox, died March 3, 2020 in the Philippines while visiting her son. She was the wife of the late David Randolph “Skipper” Caldwell, Sr. for …

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George William "Bill" Almond

December 12, 1925 - March 2, 2020

George William “Bill” Almond age 94 of Boones Mill passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. Bill was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired in sales with …

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Hazel Irene Boyd Bratton

September 14, 1924 - March 2, 2020

Hazel Irene Boyd Bratton, 95, of Radford, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. She was a member of the Christ Wesleyan Church. She was dedicated to taking care of the …

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Delno Lane Richardson

April 18, 1930 - March 2, 2020

Delno Lane Richardson (Poppy), 89 of Ferrum went to his heavenly home March 2, 2020. He was born April 18, 1930. He was the son of T. R. and Annie …

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John David "J.D." Sisson

January 18, 1928 - March 2, 2020

ohn David (J.D.) Sisson, 92, of Salem, Va., was called to his heavenly home on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was the son of John Arthur and Bessie Aldridge Sisson …

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Sue Carol Dickason Byrne

November 10, 1929 - March 2, 2020

Sue Carol Dickason Byrne of Homeplace Farms, Lowry passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. She was born on November 10, 1929 in Russellville, Kentucky the only child of the late …

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Elmer "Eddie" Edwards Phillips

October 31, 1951 - March 2, 2020

Elmer “Eddie” Edward Phillips, 68, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. He was retired from Volvo Trucks. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer E. Phillips …

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Joyce Earlene Waddell

September 26, 1942 - March 2, 2020

Joyce Earlene Waddell, 77, of Forest, died Monday, March 2, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Ralph Douglas Spinner

August 10, 1950 - March 2, 2020

Ralph Douglas Spinner, 69, of Bedford passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born on August 10, 1950 in Bedford, VA. A son of the late, Ralph J. …

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Jeffrey Charles "Chuck" Dotson

November 3, 1952 - March 2, 2020

Jeffrey Charles “Chuck” Dotson, age 57 of Dublin passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home. Born November 3, 1962 in Welch, West Virginia he was the son of …

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Charles Edsel Williams

March 31, 1939 - March 2, 2020

Charles Edsel Williams, 80 of Moneta, VA passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 31, 1939 in Roanoke County, a son of the late …

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Dennis Duane Yerton

January 2, 1951 - March 2, 2020

Dennis Duane Yerton passed away on March 2, 2020. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son in Salem.

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Roger Lee Cowart, Sr.

July 28, 1944 - March 2, 2020

Roger Lee Cowart, Sr., 75 of Rustburg, died on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born in Campbell County on July 28, 1944, a son of the late Marion Jesse …

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Virginia Ballinger Groome Moorer

August 3, 1928 - March 2, 2020

Virginia Ballinger Groome Moorer, 91, took God’s hand and “moseyed on” to heaven in the early hours of Monday, March 2, 2020. Virginia, born on August 3, 1928 to the …

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Randall Kerry Mann

November 17, 1981 - March 2, 2020

On November 17, 1981 in Lafayette, Indiana a special boy was born, Randall Kerry Mann. He was taken from us March 2, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, …

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Virginia "Ginny" Moorer

August 3, 1928 - March 2, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Moorer, 91, took God’s hand and “moseyed on” to heaven in the early hours of Monday, March 2, 2020. Virginia, born on August 3, 1928 to the late …

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Antoinette Eastham "Toni" Jolly

December 4, 1921 - March 2, 2020

Antoinette Eastham “Toni” Jolly died on March 2, 2020. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son in Salem.

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