Obituary Listing

Aug 13, 2023

Margaret Ann Dickerson, 87 of Mechanicsville, VA and formerly of Pearisburg, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Sunday evening, August 14, 2023.

Margaret was born in and spent most of her life in Giles County.  She was an alumnus of the historic Christiansburg Institute.  Margaret worked for and retired from the Celco Plant in Narrows, Virginia.  She...

Aug 10, 2023

Robert "Robbie" Donald Mills, 60 of Staffordsville, VA departed this life August 10, 2023 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center-Salem.   Born December 23, 1962 he was a son of the late Lawrence and Anna Tilley Mills.

Robbie first served the United States proudly in the Air Force. He would later work with Burger King. In...

Aug 1, 2023

Shirley Jean Harless Yancey, 86 of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life in her home on August 1, 2023.  Born in Summers County, WV on January 22, 1937 she is a daughter of the late Opie and Amy Young Harless.

Shirley was proud to be a Green Wave and was a graduate of the Class of 1955.  When...

Jul 26, 2023

Larry Carman Harris, 77 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life in his home on July 26, 2023.  Born in Narrows, Virginia on August 17, 1945 he was a son of the late Luther Arvil Harris and Hattie Irene Blankenship Harris.

Upon High School graduation Larry served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the...

Jul 24, 2023

Jerry Franklin Covill, 73 of Rural Retreat, Virginia departed this life July 24, 2023 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center-Salem.  Born in Montgomery County on December 14, 1949 he was a son of the late Robert Franklin Covill and Pauline Maxey Covill.

Upon exiting High School, Jerry joined the United States Army and proudly served...

Jul 18, 2023

Leonard "Ray" Simpkins, 92 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life July 18, 2023 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Born October 13, 1930 in Mercer County, WV he was a son of the late Leonard Preston Simpkins and Vivian Thornton Simpkins.

Ray first served his country as a soldier in the US Army during the...

Jul 13, 2023

Margaret Loraine Cawley, 91 of Pembroke, VA departed this life July 13, 2023 in the care of her daughters in Glenville, PA.  Born in Narrows, VA, she was the daughter of the late James and Mable Frazier.02

She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble and spending time with friends.

In...

Jul 13, 2023

Dorsey Estil Williams, 73 of Newport, VA departed this life July 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Born in Giles County, Virginia on January 7, 1950 he was a son of the late Marcie Williams.

Dorsey was a kind soul often enjoying his family as they were his pride and joy in life.  ...

Jul 9, 2023

John Hester Thomas, 67 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life July 9, 2023 in the care of Carilion Giles Community Hospital.  Born in Alabama on July 7, 1956 he was a son of the late Kissie Thomas and Pearlie Crowder Thomas.

John could be seen working 7 days per week, often doing dry wall.  He loved his...

Jul 6, 2023

Timothy Wayne Elmore, 63 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life July 6, 2023 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Born October 23, 1960 in Virginia he was a son of the late Buford and Joyce Martin Elmore.

Timothy loved his family first and provided well for them in the job he loved with his A1...

Jul 5, 2023

John was a good kid and only got in trouble, when he wanted to! Born in the Nance family home at Wayside, Virginia in 1951, he spent some time in Eggleston in school and later in Norfolk grade school.

After we moved back to Narrows, he finished the remainder of his school years graduating from Narrows High...

Jul 4, 2023

Gene Allen Meredith, 79 of Pembroke Virginia, departed this life on July 4, 2023 at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Gene was born April 21, 1944 to the late Ward and Gertrude Jones Meredith. In addition to his parents Gene is proceeded in death by his sisters, Nannie Mae Runions, Mary Lee St. Clair, Ida...

Jul 4, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Duncan, 65 of Ripplemead, Virginia departed this life July 4, 2023 in the care of the University of Virginia Medical Center.  Born in Louisiana on May 12, 1958 she was a daughter of the late Harry and Lotus Hillman Duncan.

While Cheryl was proud of her years of service with Allen's Furniture, she was most...

Jul 2, 2023

Anthony Keith Dowdy, 56 of Bland, VA departed this life July 2, 2023 in the care of Wytheville Community Hospital after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.  Born in Giles County on March 22, 1967 he was a son of the late Jimmy and Betty Cumbee Dowdy.

Anthony was a manager for Super 8 Motels for...

Jun 30, 2023

Shelby Jean Collins, 75 of Big Stoney Creek, VA departed this life on June 30, 2023.  Born in Christiansburg, Virginia on February 14, 1948 she was a daughter of Cecille Pettry and the late Seibert Vest.

Shelby's first love was her family.  Her love was even more evident when she was surrounded by her grandchildren. She had...

Jun 29, 2023

Melvin "Tony" Anthony Anderson, 57 of Christiansburg, VA departed this life to enter into his Heavenly Home on June 29, 2023 in the loving care of his family. Born November 25, 1965 in Pearisburg, VA he was a son of the Melvin Anderson Sr and the late Gladys Ruth Brooks.

Melvin's first love was his relationship with...

Jun 22, 2023

June "Sissy" Moses, 68 of Hiwassee, VA departed this life on June 22,2023 after a long battle with breast cancer.   She was cancer free when she met her twin brother Gene in heaven for their birthday celebration. Born on June 22, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware June was a daughter of the late Mason and Helen Garrison Nowell.

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Jun 14, 2023

"The only way I knew how to live the best day ever was on an expedition." ― Hendri Coetzee

Steven "Ty" Journell, 28 of Wyoming and formerly of Pearisburg, VA departed this life, entering into a new expedition in California June 14, 2023 while pursuing grand adventures.  Born May 19, 1995 in Radford, Virginia he was a...

Jun 11, 2023

Melvin Lowe Merrix, 85 of Pembroke, VA departed this life June 11, 2023 in the care of his family.  Born in Giles County on April 30, 1938 he was a son of the late Okie Lee Merrix and Lelia Hilton Merrix.

Melvin enjoyed life, particularly stripping copper, listening to Bluegrass Music, and watching jets fly by.

Jun 10, 2023

Linda "Carol" Moser Morris, 80 of Pembroke, VA departed this life June 10, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Virginia on December 17, 1942 she was a daughter of the late Alton Edgar Moser and Ruby Rye Moser.

Carol was most proud of her family.  You could often find her loving on...