Current Obituaries

Karen White Woolwine

July 9, 1946 - September 7, 2025

On September 7, 2025, Karen White Woolwine, 79, of Salem, Virginia, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Karen lived a life devoted to her …

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Salem, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Buford "Hoot" Melvin James

November 20, 1947 - September 7, 2025

Buford Melvin “Hoot” James, age 77 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born November 20, 1947 a son of the late Wilbert James, Sr. and …

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Rocky Mount, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Charles F. Lewis

July 25, 1959 - September 7, 2025

Charles F. Lewis, 66, of Axton, Va. passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born July 25, 1959, in Martinsville, Va. to John Roy Lewis and Dora Prillaman …

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Axton, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Faye Fraley Hopkins

March 11, 1956 - September 7, 2025

Faye Fraley Hopkins, 69, of Daleville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Faye worked as a dental assistant for several dental offices throughout the Roanoke Valley. She was …

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Daleville, John M. Oakey & Son

Ronald "Ronnie" Dale Combs

October 12, 1953 - September 7, 2025

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Dale Combs, 71 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday night, September 7, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born October 12, 1953, in …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Harold Lee Jennings

February 14, 1941 - September 7, 2025

Harold Lee Jennings, 84, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. Harold was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on February 14, 1941 to the late Lena Strange Jennings and the …

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Martinsville, Norris Funeral Service

George Blair Pauley

August 21, 1948 - September 7, 2025

George B. Pauley, 77, of Floyd, Virginia, formerly of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born Saturday, August 21, 1948, in Bland County, Va, to the …

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Floyd, John M. Oakey & Son

Walter "Jack" A. Pond

July 29, 1931 - September 7, 2025

Walter A. “Jack” Pond Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on July 29, 1931, in Richmond, Virginia, Jack led a life marked …

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Blacksburg, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

William Wayne Trail

September 28, 1965 - September 6, 2025

William Wayne “Billy” Trail, 59, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Per the family’s request, there will be no formal services …

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Roanoke, John M. Oakey & Son

Gatlin Roger Simpson

September 4, 2025 - September 6, 2025

Gatlin R. Simpson, of Hurt, passed away, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Electric Road Chapel, (540)632-4200.

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Hurt, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Bernice Elaine Brown

March 16, 1942 - September 6, 2025

Bernice Elaine Brown, age 83 of Penhook passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

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Penhook, Flora Funeral Service, Inc.

Andrew Luther Dudley

September 21, 1942 - September 6, 2025

Andrew Luther Dudley, of Leatherwood, Virginia, passed away listening to Johnny Cash, with his family by his side in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 6th. He was 82 …

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Martinsville, Conner-Bowman Funeral Home

Georgianna Shorter "Ann" Covington

June 28, 1941 - September 6, 2025

Georgianna Shorter “Ann” Covington, 84, of Pamplin passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the late John Howard “Johnny” Covington for 60 …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Sylvia Coleman Johnston

October 15, 1939 - September 6, 2025

Sylvia, 85, of Salem, Va., died Saturday, September 6, 2025. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles E. “Buck” Johnston; parents, Hillary and Florence Coleman; numerous siblings; and grandson, Adam, …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

Josefina Avila Guerrero

June 22, 1953 - September 6, 2025

Josefina Guerrero Avila, age 72, of Dobson, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Novant Medical Center. She was born June 22, 1953, in Mexico, to the late Jesus Guerrero …

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Dobson, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Mary Etta Martin Morris

May 22, 1931 - September 6, 2025

Mary Etta Martin Morris, 94, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was a member of Dublin United Methodist Church and was a retired upholsterer. She was preceded …

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Dublin, Mullins Funeral Home

Arvindbhai Kunvarjibhai Patel

July 13, 1955 - September 6, 2025

Arvindbhai K. Patel, 70, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Services will be held Monday, September 8, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Simpson Funeral Home …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Jacob K. Hollandsworth

May 17, 1995 - September 6, 2025

Jacob Kirland Hollandsworth, 30, of Bassett, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1995, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to Daniel Hollandsworth and Stephanie …

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Bassett, Bassett Funeral Service

Samuel David Quinn

January 9, 1949 - September 6, 2025

Samuel David Quinn, 76, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. He was born on January 9, 1949, to the late James Renick Quinn …

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Collinsville, Bassett Funeral Service

George "Mike" Michael Hauser

March 30, 1959 - September 6, 2025

After a tenacious battle with cancer, George Michael Hauser, known as “Mike” or “Hooz” by many, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 66 with his daughter, …

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Mount Airy, NC, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Carol Bateman

July 19, 1936 - September 6, 2025

Carol Moore Bateman, 89, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. Born on July 19, 1936, in Roanoke, Virginia, Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great …

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Salem, John M. Oakey & Son

John William Knuth

October 31, 1944 - September 6, 2025

John William Knuth, 80, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born October 31, 1944, in Gross Point, Michigan, …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Sidney "Sid" Floyd Graham

December 12, 1960 - September 5, 2025

Sidney “Sid” Floyd Graham, 64, of Bassett, Virginia, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born December 12, 1960, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Faye Ritchie Donovant

September 3, 1953 - September 5, 2025

Faye Donovant, 72, of Bassett, Virginia, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1953, in Kentucky to the late Everett Ritchie …

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Bassett, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Donald Lee Drinkard

August 30, 1945 - September 5, 2025

Donald Lee Drinkard, 80, of Appomattox, VA, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of the late Josephine Piskorik …

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Appomattox, Robinson Funeral Home

Betty Smith

September 18, 1940 - September 5, 2025

Mrs. Betty Maxine Peters Smith, age 84, of Covington, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany, Low Moor. She was the wife of Ira Franklin Smith. Mrs. Smith was …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Mildred McCabe

August 28, 1924 - September 5, 2025

Mildred McCabe, a lifelong resident of Covington, passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 101 years old and is now reunited in Heaven with her late husband, …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Ralph Connell Niblett

August 21, 1962 - September 5, 2025

Ralph Connell Niblett, 63, of Greensboro, North Carolina, transitioned from his earthly life Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born August 21, 1962, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Elijah …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Sophia Kouns

July 14, 2025 - September 5, 2025

Sophia Ruth Kouns, infant daughter of Toby Lane Kouns and Tawanna Nichole Kouns of Eagle Rock, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at her residence. In addition to …

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Eagle Rock, Nicely Funeral Home

James "Jim" C. Blair

April 9, 1935 - September 5, 2025

James C. Blair Jr. (Jim) of Dublin, VA went to be with God September 5, 2025 at the age of 90. Born April 9, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, Jim …

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Dublin, Bower Funeral Chapels

Maxine Smith

September 18, 1940 - September 5, 2025

Mrs. Betty Maxine Peters Smith, age 84, of Covington, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany, Low Moor. She was the wife of Ira Franklin Smith. Mrs. Smith was …

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Covington, Loving Funeral Home

Louise Yvonne Dixon Neblett

August 12, 1942 - September 5, 2025

Louise Yvonne Dixon Neblett, 83, of Martinsville, Virginia, transitioned from her earthly life Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born August 12, 1942, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late …

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Martinsville, Wright Funeral Service & Crematory

Luther Waldren Galyean

June 18, 1943 - September 5, 2025

Luther Waldren Galyean June 18, 1943 – September 05, 2025 Luther W. Galyean, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. Luther started with VDOT at the …

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Copper Hill, Gardner Funeral Home

Sadie Lynn Simpson

September 4, 2025 - September 5, 2025

Sadie Lynn Simpson, of Hurt, passed away, September 5, 2025. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Electric Road Chapel. (540)632-4200.

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Hurt, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

Eddie Duane Love

August 30, 1970 - September 5, 2025

Eddie Duane Love, age 55, of Radford died, Friday, September 5, 2025 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was born in Radford, Va. on August 30, 1970. He is …

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Radford, McCoy Funeral Home, Inc.

Eunice Davis Finney

July 29, 1928 - September 5, 2025

Eunice Davis Finney of Rocky Mount, VA passed peacefully with family by her side, on September 05, 2025, after several years of declining health. She was full of curiosity, a …

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Rocky Mount, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Betty Young Martin

May 22, 1947 - September 5, 2025

Betty Lou Young Martin, 78 of Altavista, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born on May 22, 1947 in Virginia, a daughter of …

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Altavista, Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Mary Carlene Kay

September 10, 1940 - September 5, 2025

Mary Carlene Kay, 84, of Altavista, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born on September 10, 1940, she was the daughter of Orville Eugene and …

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Altavista, Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Mary Terese Williams

November 7, 1938 - September 5, 2025

Mary Terese Williams, 86, of Radford, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Radford and a retired medical secretary. …

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Radford, Mullins Funeral Home

James Rodney Bowling

September 5, 2025 - September 5, 2025

James Rodney Bowling Jr., affectionately known as “JR,” went to his heavenly home on September 5, 2025, at the age of 58, surrounded by the love of his wife, Jessie …

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Pulaski, Bower Funeral Chapels

Robert Lewis Alderman

April 23, 1937 - September 5, 2025

On September 5, 2025, Robert Lewis Alderman, Sr. came to know the complete fullness of the joy of his salvation when he entered the presence of his Lord and Savior …

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Roanoke, Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

James "" Rodney Bowling

August 30, 1967 - September 5, 2025

James R. “JR” Bowling, Jr., age 58, formerly of Covington, died Friday, September 5, 2025 at his residence. JR was born on August 30, 1967, in Covington, a son of …

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Covington, Arritt Funeral Home

Joseph Marion Flanagan

March 3, 1952 - September 5, 2025

Joseph Marion Flanagan, Jr., 73, of Martinsville, Va. passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born March 3, 1952, in Martinsville to Joseph Marion Flanagan, Sr. and Doris S. …

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Martinsville, McKee Stone Funeral Home

Peggy Sue Owen Mahone

March 2, 1949 - September 5, 2025

Ms. Peggy Sue Owen Mahone, age 76, of Ararat, North Carolina passed away at her residence on Friday, September 5, 2025. Ms. Mahone was born in Surry County, March 2, …

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Ararat, Moody Funeral Service & Crematory

Alex Cecil Kennedy

March 9, 1933 - September 5, 2025

Alex Cecil Kennedy, age 92 of Draper, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home. Born March 9, 1933 in Paynesville, West Virginia, he was the son of the …

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Draper, Bower Funeral Chapels