Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 24, 2023

Jimmy Carroll Crockett, 78 formerly of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life February 24, 2023 in the care of Heritage Hall-Rich Creek surrounded by loved ones. Born in Radford, Virginia on March 9, 1944 he was a son of the late Walter George Crockett, Sr and Maggie Sue Eppley Crockett.

Jimmy enjoyed his family, telling his life stories,...

Feb 22, 2023

Phillip Roe Johnson, 59 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life suddenly on February 22, 2023 in his home. Born on March 17, 1963 he was a son of Sylvia Williams Johnson and the late Mack Donald Johnson.

Phillip was proud to serve his country in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class. Later he...

Feb 13, 2023

Lozine Irene Lowery Shelton of Pearisburg, VA passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia.

She was born on October 31, 1930 in Yukon, West Virginia as the only daughter of the late Milton Baxter Lowery and Myrtle Mae VanDyke Lowery.  She was also preceded in death by...

Feb 13, 2023

Clarence (Duke) Edward Mahaffey unexpectedly departed this world for Heaven on Monday, February 13, 2023.  He was born in Pearisburg, Virginia on March 23, 1956, to the late Edward Floyd (Ed) Mahaffey and Frances Kathryn (Honey) King Mahaffey.

In addition to his parents, Duke was preceded in death by his sisters Charlene Mahaffey Williams and Trevia Mahaffey...

Feb 13, 2023

Marshall Lee Williams, 74 of Newport, Virginia departed this life February 13, 2023 at his home.  Born January 19, 1949 in Montgomery County, Virginia he was a son of the late Everett and Sylvia Weiss Williams.

Marshall served his country first with pride in the United States Army.  Later he would work at Virginia Tech in the...

Feb 12, 2023

Rufus Lee King, Jr (Lee, Papaw Pete), 81 of Pembroke, VA departed this life February 12, 2023 in his home.  Born July 20, 1941 in Giles County, Virginia he was a son of the late Rufus King Sr and Vellen Summers King.

For over 50 years, Lee has been an active member of the Pembroke Volunteer Fire...

Feb 12, 2023

Michael Sean Strickland Sr also known as "Mouse", 54 of Ripplemead, VA departed this life February 12, 2023 suddenly in his home.  Born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 24, 1969 he was a son of Charles and Kathleen "Kakki" Sanders Strickland.

Michael was disabled from Caterpillar.  He loved his family and enjoyed wood working or whittling; mechanic...

Feb 9, 2023

Edward Curtis (Bill) Coleman, Sr, passed away on February 9, 2023 at his home in Newport, VA after a long illness.  He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on June 5, 1948.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Ruby Coleman and his brother, Luther Coleman Jr.  He is survived by his wife of...

Feb 7, 2023

Shirley Ann Wolford, 84 formerly of Hurricane, West Virginia departed this life February 7, 2023 in the care of Princeton Health and Rehab.  Born May 3, 1938, in Upland, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Farmer and Edith Walker Farmer.

In addition to her parents Shirley is preceded in death by her three...

Feb 6, 2023

Reva Joye Gilmer, 71 of Christiansburg, Virginia departed this life on February 6, 2023 with her family at her side and in the care of Heritage House in Blacksburg, VA.  Born in Lynchburg, Virginia she was the beloved daughter of Stephen "Steve" and Dorothy "Dot" Hermes Blankenship.

Joye as she would be known would radiate the meaning...

Feb 5, 2023

Wayne Curtis Viars, 63 of Christiansburg, VA departed this life suddenly February 5, 2023 in his home.  Born in Giles County, Virginia on October 4, 1959 he was a son of the late Julius and Wanda Rock Viars.

Wayne was a painter by trade and enjoyed fishing and painting.

In addition to his parents, Wayne...

Feb 2, 2023

Tony Leon "Tooter" Meredith, 62 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life February 2, 2023 in the care of Carilion Giles Community Hospital.  Born in Montgomery County on August 6, 1960, he was a son of Joyce Ann Radford Meredith and JC Meredith.

Tooter enjoyed working, racing, camping, and listening to music.

He is preceded in...

Feb 2, 2023

Mary Jane Perdue Quesenberry, 56 of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life February 2, 2023 in the care of her family after a victorious and courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Giles County, Virginia on December 8, 1966 she was a daughter of the late Danny and Maletta Sifford Perdue.

Mary Jane enjoyed working for Virginia Tech dining...