Obituary Listing

Sep 25, 2023

James Edward Smith Sr., 63 of Christiansburg, VA departed this life September 25, 2023 in the care of Lewis-Gale Medical Center Salem.  Born June 11, 1960 in Montgomery County, Virginia he was a son of the late Roy Smith and Mildred Hinkley.

James thoroughly enjoyed all that life had to offer.  He also enjoyed the care of...

Sep 25, 2023

Glen Allen Marshall (Poppy), went to his heavenly home on September 25, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC as the sunset shown through his window.  He fought a long illness to be with the family he loved more than life. Glen was born April 24, 1954 in the serenity of Giles County to the late Sam Marshall...

Sep 22, 2023

Sylvia Vaught Pace, 99 of Newport News, Virginia departed this life September 22, 2023.  Born on March 23, 1924 in Virginia she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Cook Vaught.

Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Nathaniel Pace; the joys of her life her sons, Walter Pace and Jeff...

Sep 20, 2023

Nancy Trenar Matuszczyk, beloved mom of Stephanie Shannon Matuszczyk, crossed over into Heaven to join her mother and father, Ralph and Virginia Hetherington Trenar after a long illness on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the age of 79.  Nancy is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl and Lucy Stafford Hetherington of Trigg, Virginia; her first love and...

Sep 20, 2023

Nedica Doris Johnson Simpkins, affectionately known as "Sissy," passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, in Blacksburg, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 10, 1955, in Giles County, Virginia, she was a loved member of her community.

Sissy was the cherished daughter of the late Samuel Lewis Johnson and Maudie Pyles Johnson. She was...

Sep 17, 2023

John David Crawford, 72 of Newport, VA went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home.  Born July 9, 1951, he was a son of the late Thomas Jennings and Virginia Martin Crawford.

He was drafted into the US Army in 1971; having served during the Vietnam War.

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Sep 15, 2023

Earl Lee Whittaker departed this life on September 15, 2023 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center- Montgomery.  Born on April 25, 1942 in Virginia he was a son of the late Anor Price and Gracie Whittaker Price.

Earl was an outdoorsman.  He enjoyed construction, working outside, and fishing.

He is preceded in death...

Sep 9, 2023

Lonnie Andrew Stone, 81 of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life on September 9, 2023 while at home to enter into the gates of Heaven in the true spirit of his favorite song, Danny Boy as the Summer was leaving the mountain and the shadows begin to come in the valley.  Born on May 17, 1942 in Pineville, Louisiana he...

Sep 7, 2023

Authelia Fern England, 72, of Pikeville, Kentucky departed this life for her heavenly home on September 7, 2023 in the loving care of her family in Pembroke, Virginia. Born in Grundy, Virginia on August 20, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Dewey Lester and Hazel Justice Lester.

Authelia lived her best life for family and...

Sep 5, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Neice Cumbee, 66 of Pembroke, VA departed this life September 5, 2023 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Virginia on June 13, 1957 she was a daughter of the late William Neice and Mabel Lang Neice.

Debbie's first love was her family.  Those things which brought peace to her heart were...

Sep 4, 2023

Agnus Madeline "Jane" Carbaugh, a life-long resident of Giles County, VA departed her earthly life after a lengthy illness on September 4, 2023 at the age of 80 in Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jane was born in Eggleston, VA on November 7, 1942 to the late Frank Ollar and Vergie Bailey Carbaugh. She was raised on...

Sep 2, 2023

Jerry Wayne "Smurf" Spicer, 58 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life September 2, 2023 in his daughter, Brittany Stinnett's home. Born in Pearisburg, VA on July 19, 1965 he was a son of Polly Ann Farley Spicer and the late Eugene "Eukey" Clifford Spicer.

Smurf worked for several years in production at Celanese.  His greatest joy of...

Aug 30, 2023

JoAnn Meredith Eaton, 86, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2023.

JoAnn was a strong and independent person, who had a positive and happy outlook on life. She was happiest when surrounded by and taking care of her family. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She was...

Aug 28, 2023

William Anthony Brownell, 61 of Pembroke, VA departed this life August 28, 2023 in his home.  Born in Illinois on June 18, 1962 he was a son of the late Lewis Brownell and Nancy Prilliman Brownell.

William had many interests in life.  He first loved to travel whether by car or hopping on a train. His varied...

Aug 26, 2023

Aubrey Miller Williams,96 of Hoges Chapel departed this life August 26, 2023 in the care of Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  Born in Giles County on April 1, 1927 he was a son of Johnny Gordon Williams and Gertrude Martin Williams.

Aubrey proudly served in the United States Army during the European Occupation as a tank...

Aug 25, 2023

Malcolm Revere Wolfe, 87 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life August 25, 2023 in his home.  Born January 27, 1936 in Covington, VA he was a son of the late Henry and Ruth Fridley Wolfe.

Malcolm was a sawmill operator at Jefferson Sawmill.  If capable, one is sure he would have enjoyed listening to an old classic...

Aug 25, 2023

Bobby Allen Sumler of Christiansburg, born February 28, 1963 to Donald and Lucille Sumler passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 25, 2023 in Radford, VA.

He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Phoebe Cales Sumler; his daughter, Donna Cales; grandson, Joseph Allen Cales; granddaughter, Brittany Cales; and sister, Tracy Mills.

Aug 20, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Brumfield, 75 of Pembroke, VA. departed this life August 20, 2023, at Giles Memorial Hospital. Born in Giles County, Virginia on May 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Lorenzo, Sr., and Martha P. Brumfield.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 55 years, Violet, his son Bendy Brumfield and...

Aug 18, 2023

Joan Marie Lawrence Burleson, 66 of Pembroke, VA departed this life August 18, 2023 in the loving care of her family.  Born in Radford, VA on January 11, 1957 she was a daughter of the late Earl and Anna May Montgomery Lawrence.

She was a proud member of the Pembroke Assembly of God and enjoyed taking care...

Aug 16, 2023

Donald Glenn Smith, 60 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life August 16, 2023 at his home.  Born in Pearisburg, VA on February 18, 1963 he was a son of Lowell Curtis Smith and Jo Ann Young Smith.

Donald was a fork lift operator for Phoenix Packaging.  His first priority was spending time with his grandchildren.  He also...