Current Obituaries

Carole Lee Sandifer Lichtenstein

November 5, 1939 - February 21, 2020

Carole Lee Sandifer Lichtenstein passed on Friday evening February 21, 2020 in Roanoke, VA from natural causes at the age of 80. Carole was born November 5, 1939 in Lynchburg, …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Alice Hunt Reynolds Mahone

July 27, 1926 - February 21, 2020

Alice Hunt Reynolds Mahone, 93, of Bedford passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born on July 27, 1926 in Red House, VA. A daughter of the late …

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Bedford, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

MASON AKERS VAUGHAN, JR.

March 23, 1938 - February 21, 2020

MASON AKERS VAUGHAN, JR. Mason Akers Vaughan, Jr., Pulaski, VA passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Lewis Gale Pulaski Community Hospital. Services for Mason will be held at …

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Pulaski, Stevens Funeral Home

Melissa Wilcher

November 22, 1964 - February 21, 2020

Melissa Wilcher, 64, of Lynchburg, died Friday, February 21, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Ruth Likens Sloan Holmes

May 7, 1921 - February 21, 2020

Ruth Likens Sloan Holmes, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home in Buchanan.

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home

Lloyd Morris "Big Guy" Heslep

September 19, 1934 - February 21, 2020

Lloyd M. Heslep, 85, passed away Friday February 21, 2020 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Lloyd was born September 19, 1934 in Elliston, Virginia. After graduating high …

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Mollie Ann Carper Hite

October 25, 1930 - February 20, 2020

Mollie Ann Carper Hite, age 89 of Max Meadows passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. Born October 25, 1930 in West Virginia she …

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Max Meadows, Bower Funeral Chapels

Rev. Kenneth Franklin Fogus

November 12, 1934 - February 20, 2020

Rev. Kenneth Franklin Fogus, 85, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. on November 12, 1934, …

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Pulaski, Mullins Funeral Home

Jeanette Lynn Webb Rhile

February 28, 1972 - February 20, 2020

Jeanette Lynn Webb Rhile, age 47 of Advance, NC and formerly of Pulaski passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home. Born February 28, 1972 in Radford she was …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Aurora Iglesias Rodriquez

October 8, 1927 - February 20, 2020

Aurora Iglesias Rodriquez passed away on February 20, 2020. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son in Salem.

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Victoria Lynn "Vicky" Deel

March 6, 1966 - February 20, 2020

Victoria Lynn “Vicky” Deel age 53 of Fincastle, passed away February 20, 2020 following a long illness. Vicky was born March 06, 1966 in Gillette Wyoming to the late Leroy …

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Fincastle, Rader Funeral Home

Norma Jean Hollifield Casey

February 13, 1946 - February 20, 2020

Norma Jean “Jeanne” Casey, 74, of Salem, went home to the Lord and her loving husband Jerry, on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Antonio Terrell “Pig” Hunt, Sr.

December 26, 1982 - February 20, 2020

On February 20, 2020 God sent his angels for a devoted son, father, brother and friend. Antonio Terrell “Pig” Hunt, Sr. was born on December 26, 1982 in Lynchburg, Va.  …

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Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Margaret Staedel Thomas

November 20, 1929 - February 20, 2020

Margaret Staedel Thomas, 90, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was an active member of Oakland Baptist Church. She is survived by her brother, Jack Staedel of …

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Roanoke, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Col. James Lester Bannwart, USAF

February 12, 1944 - February 20, 2020

Col. James Lester Bannwart, USAF, Ret. age 76 passed away February 20, 2020 following a long illness in Daleville, Virginia. James was born on February 12, 1944 to the late …

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Daleville, Rader Funeral Home

Esther Banks Payne

October 31, 1927 - February 19, 2020

Esther Banks Payne, 92, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Esther was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence Payne; brother, …

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Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

William Luther Cash, Sr.

May 18, 1946 - February 19, 2020

William Luther Cash Sr. age 73 of Troutville, passed away February 19, 2020 at his home following a long illness.

William was born May 18, 1946 to the late Frank L. …

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Troutville, Rader Funeral Home

Gay Nelle Giles

June 4, 1934 - February 19, 2020

Gay Nelle Giles, 85, of Blue Ridge, went home to be with her husband, Henry W Giles, in heaven. Surviving family includes a son, Steve Fralin and wife, Barbara; daughter, …

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Joyce Gallmore Thompson

January 5, 1931 - February 19, 2020

Joyce Gallimore Thompson, 89, of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born January 5, 1931 in Pulaski County, and was the daughter of the late McKinley Gallimore …

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Pulaski, Seagle Funeral Home

Frederick Lee Wendorf

October 9, 1945 - February 19, 2020

Frederick Lee Wendorf, 74, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, after a prolonged illness. He was born on October 9, 1945, at Jacksonville Naval Air Station …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Hogie Smith Bowles

May 19, 1923 - February 19, 2020

Hogie Smith Bowles, 96, of Ripplemead, VA departed her life on earth for her eternal home, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 three months shy of her May 19th, 1923 birthday and …

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Ripplemead, Givens Funeral Home, Inc.

Randall Lynn Whorley

March 8, 1955 - February 19, 2020

Randall Lynn Whorley, 64 of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, March 9, 1955 in Roanoke, VA, a son of the …

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Lynchburg, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Marvin Lee Bailey, Sr.

January 30, 1941 - February 19, 2020

Marvin Lee Bailey, Sr., 79, of Franklin County passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was a son of the late Huey Lee Bailey and Susie Emma Pentecost Bailey. In …

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Franklin County, Lotz Funeral Home – Roanoke City

Reva Shelton Smith

August 25, 1953 - February 19, 2020

REVA SHELTON SMITH, 66, of Bland, VA, went to be with the Lord she served on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White …

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Bland, A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home

James L. "Jim" Conklin

August 9, 1942 - February 18, 2020

James H. “Jim” Conklin, age 77 of Boones Mill, passed away February 18, 2020. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday with visitation on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Conner-Bowman …

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Boones Mill, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Noah Robert Hutchinson

May 22, 1943 - February 18, 2020

Noah Robert Hutchison, 76, of Salem, Va., was escorted by angels to be with Jesus, his savior, just after sunset on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Noah was born on May …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Slate Dehart

June 24, 1959 - February 18, 2020

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Slate Dehart went too her heavenly home on February 18, 2020. Becky was born on June 24, 1959. Preceded in death are her parent’s. C.R. (Rex) and …

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Draper, Bower Funeral Chapels

Mary Ellen Tallant

January 15, 1945 - February 17, 2020

Mary Ellen Tallant, 75, passed away at her home in Radford on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Lacy Underwood. Survivors include her …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Dorothy McFarlane Eller

December 2, 1929 - February 17, 2020

Salem, Va. Dorothy McFarlane “Dot” Eller, 90, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and to reunite with her late husband, Paul, on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Robert Lawrence Wood

- February 17, 2020

Robert Lawrence Wood , 67, of Evington, died Monday, February 17, 2020. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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Ralph Graley Mooney, Jr.

- February 17, 2020

Ralph Graley Mooney, Jr., 91, of Monroe went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was the loving husband of Judy Dunn Mooney. Ralph was …

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Violet Gibbs May-Stewart

May 20, 1927 - February 17, 2020

Violet Gibbs May-Stewart, 92 of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born in Bedford County on May 20, 1927, a daughter of …

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Bedford, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Norva Ann Hardie Dickerson

April 12, 1931 - February 17, 2020

On Monday February 17, 2020, Norva Hardie Dickerson, 88 years old, left this world for her home above. Her life was full of love and service. She retired from Roanoke …

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Salem, Lotz Funeral Home – Salem

Wayne Andrew Pritchard

February 16, 1962 - February 17, 2020

Wayne Andrew Pritchard, 58, of Bedford died Tuesday, February 17, 2020. He was born in Bedford, VA February 16, 1962 a son of the late Hugh Andrew Pritchard and Nina …

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Bedford, Burch Messier

Shirley Meredith “Pete” Woodrum

December 28, 1935 - February 16, 2020

Shirley Meredith “Pete” Woodrum, 84, of Radford, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was a brick mason. He was preceded in death on October 31, 2019 by his wife …

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Grace Collins Leary

June 26, 1943 - February 16, 2020

Grace Collins Leary, 76, of Radford, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was a member of Snowville Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and …

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Donald E. Martin

December 10, 1936 - February 16, 2020

  Donald E. Martin, born to Ed and Elva Martin on December 10, 1936, 83, died Sunday, February 16, 2020. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his …

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Eileen Allie Miller

September 10, 1923 - February 16, 2020

Eileen Allie Miller, widow of Joe D. Miller, died Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born September 10, 1923 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Charles Allie and Emmaline Elliot …

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William Edgar "Eddie" Ratcliff

August 13, 1945 - February 16, 2020

William Edgar “Eddie” Ratcliff, age 74 of Bastian, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home. Born August 13, 1945 in Pulaski he was the son of the …

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Calvin Christopher Poe

January 23, 1951 - February 16, 2020

Calvin Christopher Poe, 69, of Radford, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was retired from Carilion St. Albans Psychiatric Hospital where he was a psychiatric tech. He was preceded …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

Lila Catherine Davis

January 10, 1958 - February 16, 2020

Lila Catherine Davis, 61, of Lynchburg, transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  The youngest of five children, she was born on January 10, 1959, to the …

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Lynchburg, Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

James Edward Dunford, III

September 3, 1971 - February 16, 2020

James Edward Dunford , III, ”Jay” 48, of Rich Creek Virginia passed away on February 16, 2020 at his home. James was born September 3, 1971 in Alagona Iowa to …

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Rich Creek, Givens -Riffe Funeral Service

Twila Rose Henderson Snyder

November 20, 1926 - February 16, 2020

Twila Rose Henderson Snyder, 93 of Moneta, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, November 20, 1926 in Akron, OH, a daughter of …

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Moneta, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Emily Jane Elizabeth Roope

May 27, 2011 - February 16, 2020

Emily Jane Elizabeth Roope age 8 of Franklin County passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 @ Wirtz …

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Franklin County, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Sidney Edward Locke

May 9, 1933 - February 16, 2020

Sidney Edward Locke, 86, of Buchanan formerly of Crewe, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.  Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home in Buchanan.

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Buchanan, Botetourt Funeral Home