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...
Donald Eugene Armstrong
Mar 27, 2026
Donald Eugene Armstrong, age 63, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Oak Forest Health and Rehab in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born on May 20, 1962, in Crestline, Ohio, and he lived a life marked by hard work, humor, and a deep love for the people who knew him best. Donald was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather...
Loretta Walkup Howell
Mar 25, 2026
Loretta Mae Walkup Howell, age 88, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on March 25, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1937, in West Virginia, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her unwavering kindness toward others. Loretta was a Christian woman whose life reflected the values she held dear. She found comfort and...
Christopher Early Link
Mar 24, 2026
Christopher Early Link, 40, of Narrows, Virginia, departed this life on March 24, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. He was born to Oliver and Krista Link of Newport, Virginia on July 25, 1985.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Melvin and Geneieve Link of Newport and aunt, Lisa Kay Bowles of Pembroke.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his...
John "Tex" Wilson
Mar 23, 2026
John "Tex" Alex Wilson, known affectionately as Tex to his loved ones and friends, formerly of Narrows, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Dublin, Virginia. Born on September 25, 1948, in the rustic hills of West Virginia, Tex's journey through life was marked by his unwavering courage, kind-hearted nature, and the warm...
Margaret Long
Mar 19, 2026
Margaret Sue Long, formerly of Pembroke, Virginia; a cherished matriarch and beacon of faith, went to her Heavenly Home to see her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 19, 2026, at Heritage Hall-Blacksburg, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 7, 1940, in Giles County, Virginia. Margaret's life was a testament to the values of love,...
Nathan Lamar McDaniel
Mar 18, 2026
Nathan Lamar McDaniel, 62 of the Big Stoney Creek Community in Ripplemead departed this life in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center-Montgomery on March 10, 2026. Born June 18, 1963 in Mississippi he was a son of the late Ronnie and Rebecca Moon McDaniel.
In addition to his parents, Nathan is preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Wooster and...
Margaret Lafon Vaught
Mar 15, 2026
Margaret Lafon Vaught, 92, of Newport, met her Lord and Savior face to face and had a joyful reunion with Oliver Bryant Vaught Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born on December 19, 1933 to the late Ernest and Della Kingrea Lafon.
She is preceded in death and survived by many loving family members and friends.
The family will receive friends...
Virgil "Tommy" Vaught
Mar 15, 2026
Virgil Thomas “Tommy Vaught, 76, went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026. Born September 2, 1949, in Narrows, Virginia, Tommy spent his life rooted in Giles County, the place he loved and proudly called home. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.
Tommy served his country honorably in...
Jay Rainey
Mar 14, 2026
Jay Garland Rainey died peacefully at his Pembroke, Virginia home of over 40 years on March 14th, 2026. Jay was born on August 1st, 1946 in Alexandria, Virginia to Charles and Margaret Rainey. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, twinkly eyes, and incredibly strong work ethic. Jay is survived by his wife of 62 years, Katherine (Tina), son...
Ron Harvey Hull
Mar 10, 2026
Ronald Harvey Hull (Ron) of Pearisburg, VA passed away to his Heavenly Home on March 10, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer and while in the loving care of the nursing staff at Radford Health and Rehab Center. He and his twin brother, Roger, were born on August 24, 1943 to the late Dice Harvey and Lula Bertha Neice...
Ruth Suroski Meade
Mar 7, 2026
Ruth Suroski Meade, 61, of Pearisburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, in Hot Springs, Virginia.
Born June 6, 1964, in Bath County, Virginia, Ruth was the daughter of the late Edward “Eddie” Suroski, Jr. and Virginia “Ginny” Suroski. She was raised in Pembroke, Virginia and graduated from Giles High School, Class of 1982. In 1983, she married her...
Martie Wickline
Mar 6, 2026
Martie Ellen Wickline, 79, of Pearisburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026.Born on November 23, 1946, Martie was the daughter of the late James (Jim) and Edith Johnston.Martie was a devoted woman of God whose faith guided every part of her life.
She was a dedicated member of Deep River Chapel, where she was known as...
Charles Thomas Ramsey
Mar 4, 2026
Reverend Charles Thomas Ramsey, affectionately known to many as Reverend Tommy, and formerly of the Little Creek Community was a beacon of faith and a pillar in his community. Born on May 8, 1933, in the picturesque Bland County, Virginia, he was a man whose life was dedicated to the service of others and the glorification of the Lord. On...
Carlene Sue Colley
Mar 4, 2026
Carlene Sue Colley, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Narrows, Virginia, at the age of 67. Born on December 29, 1958, in Grundy, Virginia, to Elster Lee Colley and the late Iva Lee Cawley, Carlene's life was a testament to her unwavering love for her family and her commitment to...
Monte Lane Eppling
Mar 3, 2026
Monte Lane Eppling, a cherished member of the Pembroke community, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in his home. Born on September 25, 1950, in Pearisburg, Virginia, Monte lived a life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a steadfast faith.
Monte was the beloved husband of the late Irma Collins Eppling, with whom he shared...
Richard Robert Moses Sr.
Mar 2, 2026
Richard Robert Moses Sr., affectionately known to his friends as “Bob” a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at his home in Hiwassee, Virginia. Born on June 21, 1952, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Bob's life was a testament to his resilience, compassion, and sense of humor.
Bob was a man of many talents and interests....
Ronald Wayne Lucas
Feb 28, 2026
Ronald Wayne Lucas, a cherished father, brother, fiancé, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Pearisburg, Virginia, at the age of 60. Born on July 9, 1965, in Virginia, Ronald lived a life marked by dedication, joy, and the love of those around him.
Ronald, was the beloved son of the late Claude Swanson Lucas and Anna Claudine...
