Michael Ray Whitlow
Oct 20, 2023
Michael "Mike" Ray Whitlow, of Oakvale, West Virginia, departed this world to begin his new life on the evening Friday, October 20th, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery, in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was surrounded by his loving wife and her family. He fought to keep breathing until his daughter, as he called...
Lacy Talbert
Oct 17, 2023
Lacy Edward Talbert, Jr., 54 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life October 17, 2023 at his home. Born May 9, 1969 he was a son of the late Lacy "Buck" Talbert and Hilda Lilly Talbert.
Lacy enjoyed mechanical work, especially on lawn mowers and small engines; and a handyman service.
In addition to his parents,...
Teretha Manning
Oct 10, 2023
Teretha Mae "Wessie" Manning, 71 formerly of Blacksburg departed this life October 10, 2023 in the care of Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Dublin, VA. Born on January 6, 1952 she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Irene Lucas Manning.
Teretha worked for many years in service striving to care and teach her community as...
Thomas Edward Mccroskey Jr
Oct 7, 2023
Thomas Edward McCroskey, Jr. 69 of Narrows, VA departed this life October 7, 2023 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Pearisburg, VA on August 6, 1954 he was a son of the late Thomas Edward McCroskey and Mary Beckner McCroskey.
Thomas spent an impressive 43 years working in production at Celanese. His commitment...
Edith Jane Stafford
Oct 7, 2023
Edith Jane Stafford, passed away peacefully at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, on October 7, 2023. Born in Virginia on September 26, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Emory and Juanita Turpin Stafford. She lived a full and vibrant life, touching the lives of many.
Edith was a pillar of strength and the...
Barry Dean Williams
Oct 5, 2023
Barry Dean Williams, 57 of Pembroke, VA departed this life October 5, 2023 in his home. Born October 25, 1965 in Giles County, Virginia he was a son of Anita Buckland Williams and the late William A. Williams Jr.
Barry loved his work as a mechanic, particularly when he would work on transmissions for many years. This...
Sherry Williams Fox
Sep 29, 2023
Dr. Sherry Lynn Williams Fox, 66 of Chesterfield County, Virginia was received into her Heavenly Father's arms on Friday, September 29, 2023 in the loving care of Bon Secours Hospice House in Midlothian, Virginia.
Sherry was preceded in death by her father, William E Williams; and grandmother, Pauline J. McCall.
Left to cherish her memory...
James Edward Smith Sr.
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...
Glen Allen Marshall
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...
Sylvia Vaught Pace
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...
Nancy Trenar Matuszczyk
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...
Nedica "Sissy" Simpkins
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...
John David Crawford
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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Earl Lee Whittaker
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...
Lonnie Andrew Stone
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...
Authelia Fern England
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...
Debbie Cumbee
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...
Jane Carbaugh
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...
Jerry "Smurf" Spicer
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...
Joann Meredith Eaton
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...
