Johnny Emmons Sexton
May 22, 2026
Johnny Emmons Sexton, born December 16, 1949, in Giles County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. His life journey, spanning over 76 years, was marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep connection to both his work and the simple joys of life.
A committed professional, Johnny worked in production at Celanese, where...
Krista Ann Wint
May 21, 2026
Krista Ann Wint, born on November 20, 1960, in Germany, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a dedicated Hotel Manager for Holiday Inn, where her commitment and professionalism were deeply valued by colleagues and guests alike.
Krista held an Associate's Degree and was known not only for her career achievements but also for her...
Frankie Sexton
May 21, 2026
Frankie Payne Sexton, 68, of Pearisburg, Virginia, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital. Born on April 22, 1958, in Virginia, he was a man who valued hard work, loyalty, family, and the simple joys of life. Frankie carried himself with quiet strength and a steady presence that those around him came to depend on. He...
Larry Stephen Falls
May 20, 2026
Larry Falls, born on March 10, 1954, in Giles County, Virginia, passed away on May 20, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was marked by hard work, loyalty, and devotion to the people he loved.
Larry carried himself with quiet strength and a steady presence, and...
Doris Vaughan Carter
May 19, 2026
Doris Vaughan Carter, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at her home in Radford, Virginia. Born on November 2, 1934, in Texas, Doris lived a life filled with creativity, dedication, and warmth.
Doris devoted her professional career to advertising with YMBRA, where she demonstrated a keen eye for detail and a passionate commitment to...
Geraldine McCroskey
May 18, 2026
Monta Geraldine Hilton McCroskey of Pembroke, Virginia, passed away on May 18, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center-Montgomery. She was born on October 2, 1935, in Giles County, Virginia, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and quiet strength.
Geraldine was a woman who valued family, cherished friendship, and carried herself with grace throughout her years. Geraldine spent much of...
William Michael Furrow
May 5, 2026
William Michael ”Mike” Furrow of Newport, Virginia passed away on May 5, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1953 to Clarence W. Furrow and Minnie W. Furrow.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Mary L. Furrow; daughters, Crystal F. Katovsich (Tom), and Whitney M. Furrow (Troy Abbate). Mike had ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild : Daniel,...
Doris Lucas Link
May 1, 2026
Doris Lucas Link of Newport, Virginia passed into the arms of the Lord on the evening of May 1, 2026, when her loving heart stilled. She was born on September 20, 1938 in Pearisburg, Virginia to Dewey S and Marjorie P Lucas.
She will be deeply missed by her husband of 70 years, James David Link, who she dearly loved; their...
Rosie Neice Conley
May 1, 2026
Rosie Lee Conley, 85, of Pearisburg, Virginia, departed this life May 1, 2026. She was born on June 8, 1940 in Giles County to Joe Cephus Niece and Mary Mollie Lucas.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her siblings, Joe, Helen, Jesse, Lonnie, Arthur, William Johnny, Mary Belle, Mollie Janey, Jenny Mae; her husband, Robert “Bobby” Conley; children, Robert Conley,...
Donna Spicer Owens
Apr 29, 2026
Donna Kay Spicer Owens, recently of Fairlawn, Virginia and formerly of Giles County was born on September 15, 1961, in Giles County, Virginia, and passed away on April 29, 2026, in Roanoke, Virginia, under the care of Roanoke Memorial Hospital, lived a life that truly reflected courage, compassion, and endurance. She was a woman whose presence carried strength, whose words...
Dr. Lori Jean LeMay
Apr 24, 2026
On April 24th, 2026, after over eight decades of life and learning, and in the peace of her creekside Newport home, Lori LeMay quietly moved on to her next adventure.
Lori was born September 19th, 1941, in East Plainfield, New Hampshire, and raised by Harry and Helen May in White River Junction, Vermont. As a carpenter and tinkerer, her father fostered...
Shirley Ann Dowdy
Apr 24, 2026
Shirley Ann Dowdy, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at her home in Christiansburg, Virginia, surrounded by her loved ones.
Shirley was born on April 28, 1946, in Giles County, Virginia, to the late William and Katherine Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Curtis Dowdy; her brothers, Billy, Warren, Harvey, and Jimmy Bailey;...
James Everett Elllis Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
James Everett Ellis Jr., lovingly known to family and friends as Jimmy or Big E, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 17th, 2026, in Narrows, VA at the age of 70. Born on July 26, 1955 in Virginia, he lived a full and genuine life.
Big E was the beloved husband and best friend of Beth Davis...
Debra Walters Harvey
Apr 14, 2026
Debra Walters Harvey, passed away on April 14, 2026, in her hometown of Pearisburg, Virginia. Born on August 6, 1964, Debra dedicated much of her life to her work as a Maintenance Technician with The Village Apartments in Blacksburg, Virginia. Her commitment to her career reflected her dependable and diligent nature, qualities that touched the lives of many who knew...
Jill Samantha Martin
Apr 7, 2026
Jill Samantha Martin passed away April 7, 2026 in the care of East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia from a severe illness. She was born September 3, 1975 in Lewis Gale Medical Center-Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia to Jimmy Wayne and Janis Harless Martin.
Jill is preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl P and Martha “Betsy” Martin and Carl...
Danny Clay Smith
Apr 4, 2026
Danny Clay Smith, age 80, of Newport, Virginia, passed away on April 4, 2026, in the care of Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, Virginia, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a life well lived. He was born on June 21, 1945, in Virginia, and he carried the values of his upbringing with him throughout his...
Michelle Cumbee Muckey
Apr 2, 2026
Michelle Leigh Cumbee Muckey, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1970, in Radford, Virginia, and lived a life marked by kindness, service, faith, and devotion to the people she loved. Michelle was the beloved wife of Ross Muckey and a devoted daughter to Ira Lee Cumbee...
Johnny Lester Burton
Mar 31, 2026
Johnny Lester Burton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at Carillion Roanoke Memorial on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on December 3, 1953, in Summersville, West Virginia, Thelma Marie Cole. Johnny spent the past 46 years building a life full of love, laughter, and lasting connections in the Eggleston,...
Barbara Brown Kessinger
Mar 30, 2026
Barbara Ann Brown Kessinger, age 71, of Vinton, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1954, in Pearisburg, Virginia, and lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and devotion to the people and pastimes she loved. Barbara was a caring and hardworking woman who spent part of her working life in housekeeping at...
Darlene Booth Tate
Mar 27, 2026
Anna Darlene Booth Tate, of the Clendennin Community in Narrows, Virginia passed away on March 27, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 73.
Born on May 30, 1952, in Virginia, she lived a life marked by devotion, and quiet strength. Darlene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence brought...
