Obituary Listing

Michael Alexander Bower, three-week old son of Brooke McNeer and Nicholas Bower of Blacksburg departed this life June 4, 2018 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. He is also survived by his sister Addilyn Marie Bower and Heidi Leigh McNeer; his paternal grandparents Greg and Judy Bower; and his maternal grandmother Pamela McNeer. Memorial services will be conducted...

Montgomery, James Stanley

Stan Montgomery, 56, passed away suddenly at his home in Pembroke, VA on April 23rd. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Hazel Walkup Montgomery and is survived by his sister Kim (Dave) Kohman, brothers John (Sharie) Montgomery, Mike (Nancy) Montgomery, niece Katie, nephews Matt, Ryan, Patrick and Ian.We would...

Oscar Berlin Dudding, "Poppy", 94, of the Maybrook Community, Newport, a vital spirit to all who knew and loved him slipped into the arms of God's angels for his journey to the Kingdom of Eternal Life for a well deserved rest and rejoicing, at Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. He was born at Craig Healing Springs on Johns Creek...

James Wallace Jackson Fletcher, III, age 63, of Roanoke and formerly of Giles County, departed this life Wednesday morning at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke from injuries sustained when struck by a vehicle. Born in Giles County on March 19, 1949 he was a son of the late James W. Fletcher, II and Rowena Davis Fletcher. He was...

CAROLYN BICKLEY FARRIER, 96, of Summit Lane, Newport, departed this live Thursday morning December 22, 2016 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Born in Castlewood, Russell County, VA she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Elizabeth Couch Bickley. She was a graduate of Castlelwood High School, a member of Newport-Mt Olivet United Methodist Church in Newport serving...

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Mary Elizabeth Masters, 86, of Norcross Road at Kimballton, in Giles Co., departed this life Monday afternoon at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg after a long illness. Born in Glen Lynn on July 13, 1923, she was a daughter of the late James William and Emma Clyburn St. Clair. A beloved wife,...

Evan Duane Carter, 30, of Pembroke departed this life Thursday while at his work. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on May 27, 1985, he was a son of James Kendall Carter of Pembroke and the late Elizabeth Ann Strange Patterson. He was a veteran of the U S Air Force and was employed at Dish Network in Christiansburg.

Nancy Wilson Reed, 60, of Orchard Road in Pembroke departed this life Friday afternoon at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Smyth County, VA on February 3, 1947 she was a daughter of Lula Prater Wilson of Pembroke and the late Robert Thomas Wilson. She had been employed as a clerk in the Town Office at...

Stephen Phillip Gilmer, 60, of the Guinea Mt. Community at Pearisburg died Tuesday February 14, at MCV Hospital. Born in Giles County on November 5, 1945 he was a son of the late James Luther and Virginia Ratcliffe Gilmer. He had been self-employed as a painter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister...

Tonja Lanee Eaves, age 51, of Radford, VA transitioned to her heavenly rest and reward on March 1, 2021. Tonja was born in Detroit, MI on October 15, 1969, to Sonia Marie Eaves and Ralph E. Brooks. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John M. and Pauline M. Eaves; paternal grandfather, William Brooks; 3 uncles and...

Hazel, age 88, of Pembroke, passed away Friday, April 28th after an extended illness at Hickory Hill Retirement at Burkeville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy and brothers Wayne and Lucien. She is survived by her children: Mike (Nancy) Nashville, TN; Kim Kohman (Dave) Chesterfield, VA; John (Sharie) Chapel Hill, NC; and Stan of Pembroke,...

On Sunday, October 25, 2009, our Lord summoned on of heavens most special angels to His side and issued instructions to safely escort our dear mother, Opal Ellen Peters Ratcliffe, of Pearisburg, in her journey as she passed from the bonds of this earth and stepped through Heavens gate into the presence of her Precious Savior. Today, Mom is...

Janie Esterline Smith, formerly of Wilson Street, Pembroke,VA, went to be with her Lord Sunday, February 10,2019 in under the care of Centra Health Hospice and Fairmont Crossing in Amherst with her family near.

Born in Kotz, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Lee Keffer and Minnie Exie Martin. She was married to Willie...

Frances Louise Davis, 71, of Cascades Drive in Pembroke, departed her earthly life to receive her eternal peace in heaven from Riverview Health Care in Rich Creek on Wednesday November 17, 2004. Born in Giles County on March 10, 1933 she was a daughter of the late James and Nellie White Crawford. A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother she...

Juanita Young , 71, of Rose Briar Lane in Pembroke, departed this life Sunday morning at her home after a long illness, being cared for by her family. Born in Pembroke on March 26, 1937 she was a daughter of the late George Homer Young and Lala Mann Young. She had operated Barnett's Mobile Home Park in Pembroke. Her...

Willie Burns Weeks, 74, of Christiansburg, was carried home by the angels of God Thursday, November 26, 2009 from Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg after battling cancer for the last few months. Born in Russell Co. on June 29, 1935, he was a son of the late Dewey Alfred and Artie Kegley Weeks. Willie was a veteran of the...

Lewis Hines Whittaker, 93, of Up The Hollow Road at Eggleston went to be with the Lord from the care of Giles Memorial Hospital; Friday evening July 22, 2005. Born in Pulaski County on August 30, 1911 he was a son of the late Benton Preston and Elizabeth Sands Whittaker. He had been employed with the Giles County School...

Mary Kathleen Utt, 63, of Hoges Chapel Community near Pembroke departed this life March 14, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born in Pearisburg on October 22, 1944 she was a daughter of the late James Ray "Shockey" and Annie Gertrude Myers Collins. As a young girl she was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...

Paula P Saunders, 76, of Blacksburg, left her earthly domain and entered her heavenly home, with her family by her side, Sunday morning June 10, 2018.. Paula is preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, M D Saunders, son-in-law Bob Uryaniak and granddaughter Jessica McCroskey.

She leaves behind four children: Christine Uryaniak, Susan and...

Steven Scott Farmer, 54, of 273 Midway Place in Craig County died peacefully Sunday afternoon at his home in the loving care of family and friends. Born in San Luis Obisbo, CA on September 8, 1951 he was a son of the late Robert O. and Betty Cole Farmer. He was an employee of Mercy Housing and used his...