Anthony Keith Dowdy
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...
Shelby Jean Collins
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...
Melvin Tony Anderson
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...
June "Sissy" Moses
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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Steven Ty Journell
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...
Melvin Lowe Merrix
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.
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Linda Carol Morris
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...
Gary Wayne Booth
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...
Pamela Stafford
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...
Charles Milton Hughes
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...
Linda Calfee Green
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...
Patricia Reed Collins
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...
Richard Melvin Hodge
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....
Glenda Couch Shrader
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...
Franklin "Butch" Perkins
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.
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Steve Atkins
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...
Anna Shrewsberry Wheeler
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...
Travis Lee Turner Jr.
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...
Eleanor Marie Holt
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...
Gerald Glenn Meredith
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...
