Obituary Listing

Jun 9, 2023

Gary Wayne Booth, 68 of Radford, VA departed this life June 9, 2023 in the care of New River Valley Medical Center and his loving family. Born in Giles County on June 12, 1954 he was a son of the late James Earl Booth and Betty Vaught Booth.

Gary was most proud of the family that he...

Jun 3, 2023

Pamela Jeanne Stafford (nee Duncan), age 74 cradled in the bosom of Christ, passed away peacefully at her home in Ripplemead, VA on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  She was surrounded by her loving husband, John; and serenaded with song, her favorites as sung by her daughters, Amy and Krista; and her best friend, Barbara Robertson.

She was...

May 29, 2023

Charles Milton Hughes, 78 of Narrows, VA departed this life May 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in the care of Carilion Giles Community Hospital.  Born in Giles County on March 7, 1945 he was a son of the late Charles Ross Hughes and Lorraine Hopson Hughes.

Charles and his wife, Linda Spicer Hughes, began building...

May 22, 2023

Linda Lou Calfee Green, 71 of Newport, VA departed this life May 22, 2023 in the care of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.  Born in Welch, WV on October 27, 1951 she was a daughter of the late Everett Calfee and Elizabeth Milam Calfee.

Linda was proud of the family she built through the years.  She...

May 18, 2023

Patricia ("Patti") Ann Reed Collins, 74 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life May 18, 2023 in the care of her loving family.  Born in Virginia on December 31, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Vivian Lowhorn Reed.

By trade, Patti was a hairstylist.  She enjoyed loving and being a caregiver for many, but...

May 17, 2023

Richard Melvin Hodge, 61 of Pembroke, VA went to be with the Lord in the care of his wife on May 17, 2023. Born in Virginia on December 12, 1961, he was a son of Bonnie Robinson and the late Howard Robinson.

By trade, Richard was a stone mason with the Virginia Tech Rock Quarry....

May 14, 2023

Glenda Couch Shrader passed away May 14, 2023, age 84, due to heart and lung problems. She never forgot her humble beginnings as a "coal miner's daughter." Born in Hardy, Kentucky on November 29, 1938, she was the eldest daughter of Farley and Bonnie Couch.

Glenda is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved...

May 8, 2023

Franklin N Perkins (Butch), 76 of Roanoke, VA formerly of Narrows, VA went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023. Born to the late Nelson L Perkins (Wink) and Dorothy S. Robertson Perkins.

He loved to go fishing, race cars, listen to Bluegrass music, watch westerns, and visit with family and friends.

May 8, 2023

Steve Atkins, 68, gained his heavenly wings on Monday May 8, 2023 and was carried to heaven by our Lord and Savior.

Steve was born April 18, 1955 to the late Arthur A. Atkins Jr. and Hazel Williams Atkins in Pearisburg, VA. Steve graduated from Giles High School in 1973 and attended New River Community...

May 1, 2023

Anna Florence Shrewsberry Wheeler, 68 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life May 1, 2023 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Born October 29, 1954 she was a daughter of the late Charles and Gladys Harless Shrewsberry.

Anna was employed as a clerk with the Town of Rich Creek.  She practiced her faith in...

Apr 29, 2023

Travis Lee Turner, Jr, 54 of Christiansburg, Virginia departed this life April 29, 2023 in the care of Johnson City Medical Center after sustaining injuries from an automobile accident. Born in Mississippi on October 11, 1968, he was a son of the late Travis Lee Turner, Sr. and Bobbie Blount Turner.

Travis was a tow...

Apr 28, 2023

Eleanor Marie Holt was born on August 29, 1940 to the late Dewey S. and Agnes Chewning Reynolds.

On April 28, 2023 Marie gained her angel wings and walked straight into the arms of Jesus.

Marie loved her family more than anything in the world, but she had a passion for Willie...

Apr 28, 2023

Gerald Glenn Meredith, 80, of Pembroke, VA departed this life on Friday morning, April 28, 2023 at his home. Born in Pembroke, VA on September 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Ward (Garnet) and Ruth Bradley Meredith. He attended church at God's House in Hoges Chapel, VA.

He was preceded in death...

Apr 27, 2023

Crystal Renee Candler, 35 of Narrows, VA went to be with the Lord April 27, 2023. Born in Radford, VA on March 5, 1988; she was a daughter of Linda Stephens and Wayne Candler.

She was employed as Director of Child Care at Giles Health and Family Center. Always putting others before herself; Crystal loved...

Apr 23, 2023

Barry Wayne McCraw, Sr, 65 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life April 23, 2023 in the care of Heritage Hall-Rich Creek. Born in Giles County on September 2, 1957 he was a son of the late Ralph and Nancy Brumfield McCraw.

Barry loved all of his family and was one that would always make you...

Apr 21, 2023

Robert "Pete" Lewis Whittaker was born on April 1, 1957 in Giles Memorial Hospital. He gained his wings on April 21, 2023 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He is proceeded in death by his parents James and Hazel Fisher Whittaker, and two sisters Marie Dalton Ratcliffe and infant sister Vanessa Fisher. Also proceeded in death by...

Apr 18, 2023

Donald Edward Whittaker, 76 of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life April 18, 2023 in the care of Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery.  Born in Giles County on June 30, 1946, he was a son of the late Elias and Evelyn Price Whittaker.

Donald's first love was the family that he and his wife, Patricia Stanley Whittaker would have the...

Apr 18, 2023

Doritha Rozetta Hutchison Price "Dorothy" also known as Granny to many, 88 of Mays Hollow in Pembroke departed this life April 18, 2023 in the care of her family.  Born April 10, 1935 in Craig County she was a daughter of Henry Hutchison and Alberta Caldwell Hutchison.

Dorothy never met a stranger and loved all who came...

Apr 18, 2023

Mattie B. Riddle (Polly), 97, of Pearisburg, VA passed away on April 18, 2023.

She formerly resided in Fredricksburg where she had lived for more than 50 years and retired from Safeway Stores.

Polly was a member of Riverview Baptist Church of Ripplemead, VA.

She is preceded in death...

Apr 14, 2023

Dorothy Faye Hayes Dillon, known to her friends as "Dottie", 84 of Narrows, Virginia heard well done thou good and faithful servant as she entered into her Heavenly Home with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2023, in the loving care of her family.  Born May 13, 1938 in Lonoke, Arkansas she was a daughter of the late...