Obituary Listing

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...

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...