Obituary Listing

Apr 10, 2023

Thomas Dale Robbins, 67 of Staffordsville, VA departed this life April 10, 2023 in his home.  Born in Giles County on February 20, 1956 he was a son of the late Edward Hughes Robbins and Cynthia Lucas Robbins.

Thomas enjoyed his life and in particular working on his truck, walking around Pearisburg, fishing, and masonry.

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Apr 10, 2023

Shirley Ann Neice, 86 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life April 10, 2023 in the care of Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Pearisburg, VA on September 23, 1936 she was a daughter of the late Edward Neice Sr. and Venice Taylor Neice.

Shirley was devoted to her community and family, having raised many children as...

Apr 9, 2023

James Smith Collins, 76 of Blacksburg, Virginia departed this life April 9, 2023 in the care of Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery.  Born in Virginia on July 14, 1946 he was a son of the late Charles and Virginia Sadler Collins.

James loved his life and his family first.  James provided for his family as a truck driver with...

Apr 8, 2023

Barbara Jean Shaver Evans, 78, of Pearisburg, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  She was born on November 3, 1944, to the late Rev. Hobert and Avis Shaver.

She is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 32 years, Brownie Evans, and many loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Barbara graduated from Giles...

Apr 3, 2023

Ronnell Thomas Johnson, 54, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones and in the arms of his wife of 29 years after sustaining injuries from a tragic accident.

Ronnell was born on June 21, 1968 to Paul and Barbara Johnson of Pearisburg, Virginia. Ronnell graduated...

Apr 2, 2023

Jerry Wayne Moser, 68 of Pearisburg, VA and formerly of Pembroke, VA departed this life in his home on April 2, 2023.  Born in Virginia on January 8, 1955 he was a son of the late Alton Edgar Moser and Ruby Rye Moser.

Jerry enjoyed life; reading; collecting old items; and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football....

Mar 31, 2023

David Allen Snidow of Pembroke, VA departed this life Friday night, March 31, 2023 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Born in Pearisburg, VA on April 5, 1946, he was a son of the late Joe Johnston Snidow and Mary Dee Kelly Snidow.

He was a graduate of Giles High School.  He then went to serve his country...

Mar 23, 2023

Jeanie Gale Heath, 60 of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life March 23, 2023 in her home. Born in West Virginia on October 2, 1962 she was a daughter of the late Clarence Heath and Ivxqinesy Simms Heath.

Jeanie was a caregiver who enjoyed crafting, knitting, and sewing.

Left to cherish her memory are her brothers...

Mar 23, 2023

Lonnie Freeman of Narrows, VA formerly of Pearisburg, VA departed this life on Thursday March 23rd 2023. Lonnie was born May 20th, 1937 to Cue and Annie Freeman. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, son Michael, brothers Alfred and David. Sisters Nora and Alberta.

Lonnie was a Korean War Army Veteran of the 101st...

Mar 21, 2023

Flois Maxine Brewster Evans departed this life March 21, 2023 to meet her Heavenly Father and join her loved ones who went on before her namely her parents, John Edward Brewster and Verna Asbury Brewster Light; Melva Wendeback and husband Fred Wendeback; step-father, Roscoe Light; step-brother, Leon Light; and great-nephew, Kaleb Soldz.

Left to cherish her memory...

Mar 16, 2023

Peggy Darlene Riggs Hetherington, 69 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life March 16, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Peggy was born in Giles County, Virginia on February 6, 1954 to Pauline Dalton Riggs.

Peggy lived her life in dedication to her faith and family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and well-loved member of...

Mar 15, 2023

Dian Sherman Covill, 73 of Rural Retreat, Virginia departed this life March 15, 2023 in the care of Mountain Laurel Rehab and Nursing.  Born in California on March 9, 1950 she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Melva Sherman.

Dian proudly held an MBA and was a secretary with the FAA.  She also enjoyed quilting...

Mar 13, 2023

Carl Edward DiRico III "Punky", 51 of Hiwassee, VA and formerly of Pembroke, VA departed this life March 13, 2023 at his home.  Born in Virginia on August 22, 1971 he was a son of Mary Jane Austin of Dublin, Virginia and the late Carl DiRico Jr.

Carl enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, and followed wrestling....

Mar 10, 2023

Scottie Wayne Letchford, 47 of Narrows, VA departed this life surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Hospice on March 10, 2023.  Born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 20, 1975 he was a son of Phyllis Letchford Clark and the late David Allen Clark.

Scottie lived a life to his fullest.  He loved his...

Mar 9, 2023

Roechelle Porterfield Breeding 58 of Maybrook, born October 29, 1964. She was the daughter of the late Noble and Christine Porterfield. A Devoted mother, sister, and friend, danced into the arms of Jesus March 9, 2023 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

She graduated from Giles High School in 1983....

Mar 5, 2023

No longer bound to a wheelchair, Billie Jean Huskey breathed her last breath on earth and ran on her own two feet into the arms of Jesus on Sunday evening, March 5, 2023.  Born on May 12, 1978, she was a kind child who loved with all her heart.  Those close to her called her B.

Billie...

Mar 3, 2023

Gayle King Shortt, 61 of Dublin, VA passed away on March 3, 2023 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center with her friends and family by her side.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, David Shortt; daughter, Lori Saul; son-in-law, John Saul; grandson, JD Saul; mother Phyllis King; and sisters, Teresa King and Joann Peck....

Mar 3, 2023

Alisha Danielle Shrader Hart, 37 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life on March 3, 2023 with her loving family at her side and in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Ohio on December 27, 1985 she was a daughter of the late Bobby Bailey and Carol Bachert Bailey.

Alisha was full of energy and...

Mar 3, 2023

LaDonna Kaye Martin, 58 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life March 3, 2023 in the care of Carilion Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Virginia on August 26, 1964 she was a daughter of Jack Martin and the late Linda Hare Martin.

LaDonna worked for over 25 years in the Giles County Public School...

Mar 3, 2023

David Allen Clark, Sr., 71 of Narrows, Virginia departed this life on March 3, 2023 in the care of Carilion Hospice and in the loving care of his family.  Born in Bedford County, Virginia on March 18, 1951 he was a son of the late Lewis Clark Sr and Minnie Mae Bailey Clark.

Mr. Clark first was...