Current Obituaries

Shirley Joyce Sanders

March 6, 1940 - April 17, 2025

On the morning of April 17, 2025, Shirley Joyce Sanders, lovingly known as Mimi by her family, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior. Shirley was born …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Jane Alley Sprouse

April 12, 1945 - April 17, 2025

Jane Alley Sprouse, age 80, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Barbara Jean Gammon

- April 17, 2025

Barbara Jean Yant Gammon passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Covington, VA.  She was born on February 8, 1944 in Giles County, TN and was 81 years old. …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Gloria Ann Lester Strickler

June 28, 1938 - April 16, 2025

Gloria Ann Lester Strickler, 86, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Family was Gloria’s hobby, as well as being involved in the work of Mill Creek Baptist Church. …

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Fincastle, Botetourt Funeral Home

Mary Louise Colletti

April 25, 1934 - April 16, 2025

Mary Louise Colletti, age 90, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1934, in Patrick County, Virginia, …

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Martinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

Gertrude Vernon Bowman Davis

August 24, 1924 - April 16, 2025

Mrs. Gertrude Vernon Bowman Davis, age 100, of Claudville, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 24, 1924 in Stokes County to …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Susan Pauline Dalton

July 7, 1963 - April 16, 2025

The angels escorted Susan home April 16, 2025. There to meet her was her father, Ulysses (Buddy) Edwards; mother, Margaret Harry Edwards; sister, Betty Edwards; and brother, James Edwards. Left …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Gordon Tinsley Burford

December 5, 1961 - April 16, 2025

Gordon (G.T.) Tinsley Burford Jr, 63, of Amherst VA passed away on Wednesday, April 16 , 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. This U.S. Army veteran was well known as the …

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Amherst, Norris Funeral Service

Marilyn Marie Eaton

September 5, 1960 - April 16, 2025

Marilyn Marie Eaton, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born Monday, September 5, 1960, in Bedford County to the late Clyde McCabe Leftwich …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Katherine Austin Darling

October 8, 1955 - April 16, 2025

Katherine Austin Darling, age 69, of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born on October 8, 1955, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the …

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Amherst, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Brenda Nicely Forbes

- April 16, 2025

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Rocky Mount, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Carroll L. Hancock

August 26, 1960 - April 16, 2025

Carroll L. Hancock, 64, passed away on April 16, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1960. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. He will be …

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Daleville, Rader Funeral Home

Martha Sue Hood

December 16, 1944 - April 15, 2025

Martha Sue Hood, age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2025. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to assist …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

John Philip Eshbaugh

November 13, 1947 - April 15, 2025

John Philip Eshbaugh, age 77 of Roanoke and formerly of New York died Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He is survived by his children, John Robert and Victoria; and his siblings. …

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Roanoke, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Curtis Ray Thompson

February 28, 1956 - April 15, 2025

Curtis Ray Thompson, 69, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1956, the son of the late Roosevelt Emmett Thompson and Velma Pauline Conner …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Kathy Gail Oakes

May 22, 1956 - April 15, 2025

Kathy Gail Oakes, age 68 of Chatham, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at SOVAH Health in Danville, Virginia. Ms. Oakes was born May 22, 1956 in Pittsylvania County …

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Chatham, Norris Funeral Service

Bobby Allen Sheets

January 7, 1977 - April 15, 2025

Bobby Allen Sheets, of Ripplemead, Virginia departed this life on April 15, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on January 7, 1977, in Blacksburg, Virginia, Bobby was a man …

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Ripplemead, Kendall Funeral Home

Robert "Rob" W. Staton

April 12, 1940 - April 15, 2025

Robert William Staton (Rob, Robbie, or Bob) of Roanoke County, Virginia, aged 85, passed away on April 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna (Angel or …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Juanita Catherine Wertz

May 1, 1950 - April 15, 2025

Juanita C. Wertz, age 74 of Bedford County, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Juanita was born May 1, 1950 and was the …

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Bedford, Blue Ridge Funeral Home

Barbara Shively Crider

September 14, 1946 - April 15, 2025

Barbara Shively Crider, age 78 of Keeling, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Riverside Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Crider was born September 14, 1946 in Pittsylvania County …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Franklin Mathewson Bailey

April 4, 1943 - April 15, 2025

Franklin Mathewson Bailey, 82, of Madison Heights passed away on April 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Franklin was born in Amherst County, Va on April 4, 1943 to …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

Gary "Buck" James Wood

August 31, 1931 - April 15, 2025

Mr. Gary James “Buck” Wood, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday morning April 15, 2025, at Central Continuing Care. Mr. Wood was born August 31, 1951, in Surry …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Sherman "Hank" Junior Wolfe

- April 15, 2025

Sherman “Hank” Junior Wolfe, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living Facility in Roanoke. Sherman was born May 17, 1938 in Alleghany County, and was …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Carleton "Theo" Theodore Furrow

September 9, 1952 - April 15, 2025

Carleton Theodore “Theo” Furrow, age 72 of Boones Mill passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his residence. He was one of six beloved children to the late Cecil and …

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Boones Mill, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Sandra Bayse Beard

June 27, 1944 - April 15, 2025

Sandra Bayse Beard, 80, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John E. Bayse and Margaret Shelton Bayse. In addition to her …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Tammy Maria Compton

January 11, 1960 - April 15, 2025

Tammy Maria Compton, 65, Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born January 11, 1960, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Richard Hopkins and Nancy Ferguson Hopkins. Tammy was …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Harold Glen Carter

July 10, 1939 - April 15, 2025

Harold Glen Carter, age 85, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Sovah Health Martinsville. Born on July 10, 1939, in Franklin County, Virginia, he was …

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Ridgeway, Bassett Funeral Service

Susan Lyn Krisha

October 11, 1979 - April 15, 2025

Susan Lyn Krisha, 45 passed away peacefully at her home in Troutville, Virginia on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. Susan was raised in the Grandin neighborhood of Roanoke and lived in …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Terry Gail Hodge Proffitt

July 5, 1969 - April 14, 2025

Terry Gail Hodge Proffitt, 55, of Pulaski, VA, passed away peacefully with family with her on Monday, April 14, 2025. Terry was originally from Barren Springs, VA. She was preceded …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Beverly Kaye Wray

June 10, 1952 - April 14, 2025

Beverly Kaye Wray, 72, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Gibson House in Reidsville, North Carolina. She was born on June 10, 1952, in …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Elizabeth Lair Gaddy

May 10, 1931 - April 14, 2025

Elizabeth Lair Gaddy, 93, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Heritage Green Assisted Living. Born May 10, 1931, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late …

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Lynchburg, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Imogene Leftwich Simmon

November 30, 1939 - April 14, 2025

Mrs. Imogene Leftwich Simmons, age 85 of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Simmons …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

John Edwin Bowles

September 5, 1941 - April 14, 2025

John Edwin Bowles, 83, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 5, 1941, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Walter …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Rosemary Booker

February 25, 1947 - April 14, 2025

Rosemary Love Booker, 78, of Gladstone, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home. She was the beloved wife of Malcolm A. …

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Gladstone, Robinson Funeral Home

Donna Bland

April 9, 1966 - April 14, 2025

Donna Loren Bland, age 58, of 11155 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, Virginia died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence. She was born on April 9, 1966 in …

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Covington, Nicely Funeral Home

Patsy Jean Branson Robertson

October 29, 1946 - April 14, 2025

Mrs. Patsy Jean Branson Robertson, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 29, 1946 in Forsyth County …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Richard Karl Plebuch

September 7, 1935 - April 14, 2025

Dr. Richard Karl Plebuch, a brilliant mind and beloved father, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on September 7, 1935 in Longview, Washington, his …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Arlie Marion

March 24, 1936 - April 14, 2025

Mr. Arlie Marion, 89 of Bassett, VA, passed away on Monday evening April 14, 2025, at Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Martinsville, VA. He was born March 24, …

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Bassett, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Robert Lee Martin

February 16, 1950 - April 14, 2025

Robert Lee Martin, Jr., 75, of Bassett, Virginia passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born February 16, 1950, in Ashland, West Virginia to the late Robert Lee Martin, …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Dale Andrew Hylton

May 31, 1969 - April 14, 2025

Dale Andrew “Stretch” Hylton, age 55 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1969, to the late …

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Stuart, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Robert Armistead Leece

December 23, 1931 - April 14, 2025

Robert Armistead Leece “Bob”, of Pearisburg, Virginia, a cherished father, veteran, and lifelong scholar, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Salem, Virginia. Born on …

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Pearisburg, Kendall Funeral Home

Barbara Estes Moore

February 24, 1947 - April 14, 2025

Barbara Estes Moore, of New Castle, Virginia a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 78 in Roanoke, Virginia. …

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New Castle, Kendall Funeral Home

Josephine Fay Biggs Racek

- April 14, 2025

Josephine Fay Biggs Racek, 65 of Reston, VA passed away Monday, April 14, at her residence. She was born on Saturday, September 19, 1959 in Bedford, VA, a daughter of …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Melvin Dwight Persinger

- April 14, 2025

Melvin Dwight Persinger, age 80, of Covington, died Monday, April 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 13, 1944, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Hugh Leon Brannan

- April 14, 2025

Hugh “Leon” Brannan, 91, of Troutville, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. Born May 23, 1933 to parents, David Calvin Brannan, Sr. and Ruth Ammon Piner Brannan, he was one …

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Troutville, Botetourt Funeral Home