Current Obituaries

John Lucas

September 6, 1959 - March 5, 2019

John Brady Lucas, 59, passed away at his home in Radford on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Pierson Lucas. Survivors include his …

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Dr. William F. Moore, Sr.

September 9, 1938 - March 5, 2019

MOORE Dr. William Franklin, Sr. September 9, 1938 March 5, 2019 Dr. William Franklin “Bill” Moore, Sr. age 80 of Rocky Mount passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in …

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Harold David Palmer

January 12, 1942 - March 5, 2019

Harold David Palmer, age 77, of Salem, Va. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at his home. He was born on Monday, January 12, 1942, …

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Robert Burns Davis

- March 4, 2019

Robert Burns Davis, 81, of Roanoke, Va., made his journey home with family by his side on Monday, March 4, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with diabetes and …

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Donald Lee Houck

August 28, 1935 - March 4, 2019

Donald Lee Houck age 83 of Moneta passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Don was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the IRS as Director of …

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Johnny Kinlock

June 8, 1928 - March 4, 2019

Johnny Vincent Kinlock, 90, of Radford, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was a member of New Life Harvest Ministries and retired …

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Betty Jean Huffman

- March 4, 2019

Betty Jean Huffman 69 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Monday March 4, 2019 surrounded by her family. Her parents, Alice Creasy and Carroll D. Wilhelm, preceded …

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William "Bill" Weddington

- March 4, 2019

William Edward Weddington, 96, of Bon Air, died on March 4, 2019. He is survived by a daughter, Kimberlyn Weddington Hughes; a son, William David Weddington. William “Bill” Weddington lived …

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James A. "Jimmy" DeHart

October 7, 1927 - March 4, 2019

James A. “Jimmy” DeHart, age 91, of Roanoke, Va. went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2019, at his home. He was born on Friday, October 7, …

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Ruth Earlean Underwood

January 23, 1921 - March 4, 2019

God finally called Ruth Earlean Byrd Underwood, age 98, of Salem, Va. to her eternal home on Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born on Sunday, January 23, 1921, to …

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David Lee McBride

- March 3, 2019

David Lee McBride, 60, of Eagle Rock went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was preceded by his parents, Steve and Lucille McBride. David was …

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Christie Gayle St.Clair

- March 3, 2019

Christie Gayle St.Clair, 41, went into the arms of Jesus Sunday, March 3, 2019.  She was the daughter of Brenda Peyton of New Castle, VA and Paul St.Clair of Troutman, …

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Eloise Horsley Ferguson

- March 3, 2019

Eloise Ferguson,84, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was preceded by her husband, Herman Lee Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and went on …

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Nellie Jeanette Conner Largen

December 26, 1931 - March 2, 2019

Nellie Jeanette Conner Largen, age 87 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born December 26, 1931 in Patrick County, Virginia she was the …

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Barbara "Bobbie" Wrey Burton

- March 2, 2019

Barbara “Bobbie” Wray Burton, 70, of Blue Ridge passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mamie Wray; husband, Wayne Burton; daughter, Jaimie Burton; …

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Virginia Holden Dunville

September 21, 1924 - March 2, 2019

Virginia Holden Dunville, 94, of Salem, Va., loving wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Virginia was born September 21, 1924, in Illinois City, Ill. …

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Frances Ruth Vaughan Sage

December 9, 1923 - March 1, 2019

Frances Ruth Vaughan Sage, age 95 of Pulaski, died early Friday morning, March 1, 2019 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.  She was born on December 9, 1923 and …

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Verlie Slusher

July 28, 1933 - February 28, 2019

Verlie Marshall Phillips Slusher, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Ocie Marshall; two husbands, Berlie Phillips and …

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Elizabeth "Liz" Ramsey Nichols

September 18, 1941 - February 28, 2019

Elizabeth “Liz” Ramsey Nichols, 77 of Salem, VA was called home by her Lord and savior on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Elizabeth Nichols was born September 18, 1941 in Roanoke, …

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Carlton A Kidd

- February 27, 2019

Carlton A. Kidd, 90, of Moneta, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was a charter member of Southside Baptist where he was instrumental in the construction …

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Vincent James Cottone, Jr.

June 9, 1940 - February 27, 2019

Vincent James Cottone Jr., 78, departed this life on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Lewis Gale Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born on June 9, 1940 …

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David Earl Peck

- February 24, 2019

David Earl Peck, age 61 of Draper, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1957 in Charleston, WVa, and was the …

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Sandra Wertz

January 21, 1957 - February 23, 2019

Sandra Jo Wertz age 62 of Rocky Mount passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born January 21, 1957 a daughter of the late Willie Ferris, Jr. and …

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Chandler Spencer Dowell

May 16, 1999 - February 23, 2019

Chandler Spencer Dowell, age 19 of Dublin, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born in Radford on May 16, 1999, and is the son of Pamela Chandler Dowell and …

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Michael Wayne Rupe, Sr.

October 1, 1953 - February 22, 2019

Michael Wayne Rupe Sr., 65, of Pulaski, passed away on February 22, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family.  Mike was born in Pulaski, to Ralph E. Rupe Sr. …

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Thomas Franklin Waller

January 10, 1933 - February 22, 2019

Thomas Franklin “Frank” Waller, age 86 of Pulaski passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born January 10, 1933 he was the son of …

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Richard Wayne Dillion

January 17, 1947 - February 22, 2019

Celebrating the life of Richard Wayne Dillon, 72 years young of Boones Mill began his new life journey on February 22, 2019. A loving father A music man A true …

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Bentley Jennings

March 24, 1937 - February 21, 2019

Bentley Nelson Jennings, 81, passed away peacefully at home February 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Catherine Jennings. He is survived by his wife …

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Velma Jean Walters

April 28, 1940 - February 20, 2019

Velma Jean Shockley Walters, age 78 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the NRV Medical Center. Born April 28, 1940 in Radford she was the daughter of …

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Ryland Homer Kimbler

February 6, 1950 - February 19, 2019

Ryland Homer Kimbler, age 69 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born February 6, 1950 in Pulaski he was the son …

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Betty Lou Ratcliffe Kirkner

December 30, 1931 - February 18, 2019

Betty Lou Ratcliffe Kirkner, 88, went home to be with her lord and savior on February 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  From her birth to Ruth Naomi King …

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Katherine Martin

January 1, 1930 - February 18, 2019

Katherine Bell Martin, 89, of Radford, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Friendship Manor in Roanoke. She was a member of Grove United Methodist Church and was a retired …

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Edna Mae Adams

- February 18, 2019

On Monday February 18, 2019, Edna Mae Adams 83 of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord. Her husband Robert Adams and parents Oscar Kincaid and Christine Highlander and …

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Myrtle Webster

September 19, 1932 - February 17, 2019

Myrtle Webster Wolford, 86, of Bedford, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 19, 1932, a daughter of the late William Lynwood …

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Linda Diane Sawyers Barrett

September 16, 1958 - February 17, 2019

Linda Diane Sawyers Barrett, age 60 of Dublin, died Saturday, February 17, 2019, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was born in Pulaski on September 16, 1958.She was …

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CAROL GEMMELL

May 26, 1950 - February 17, 2019

Carol R. Gemmell On Sunday, February 17, 2019, Carol Gemmell, of Los Alamitos, CA loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 68. Carol was born on May …

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Not Listed, Stevens Funeral Home

Patricia "Pat" Linkous

December 23, 1946 - February 16, 2019

Patricia (Pat) Linkous, a long-time resident of Pulaski, died Saturday the 16th of February at Pulaski Lewis Gale Hospital. Born in 1946, Pat was the widow of Louis Linkous and …

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Horace Palmer Bill, Jr.

February 20, 1927 - February 16, 2019

Horace Palmer Bill Jr. of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away February 16, 2019 at his home at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. Born February 20, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, Horace with …

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Mary Ruth Cox

June 17, 1939 - February 15, 2019

Mary Ruth Owens Cox, age 79 of Snowville passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born June 17, 1939 in Snowville, she was the …

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Bobby Jean Jewell

September 23, 1940 - February 14, 2019

Bobby Jean “Jimmy” Jewell, 78, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home in Radford. She was retired from AT&T. Jimmy was preceded in death by her husband …

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Dorothy "Dot" Brown Copenhaver

July 18, 1920 - February 13, 2019

Dorothy (Dot) Brown Copenhaver of Roanoke (formerly of Bristol, TN) died peacefully and surrounded by love on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  She was born July 18, 1920, to Lera Stultz …

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Patricia "Pat" McSwain Hancock

March 6, 1938 - February 12, 2019

Patricia “Pat” McSwain Hancock, 80, of Salem, died peacefully Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, following a long fight with congestive heart failure. She fought as long as she could, selflessly continuing …

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Lois Marie Prescott

February 12, 1934 - February 12, 2019

Lois Marie Bowman Prescott, of Fairlawn, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, which was her 85th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Sherwood …

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Colleen Abshire

January 8, 1930 - February 11, 2019

Colleen “Trent” Abshire age 89 of Boones Mill passed peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on February 11th, 2019. Colleen was born to the late Alonza and …

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Linda Lou Poole

February 15, 1943 - February 10, 2019

Linda Lou Poole age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home. Linda was born in Surry County, North Carolina on February 15,1943 to James …

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