Obituary Listing

Jan 17, 2022

Geoffrey Lynn Allen, Jr. departed this life and stepped into eternity on January 17, 2022. "Geof" will be remembered as a loving husband, a beloved brother, son, uncle, and grandson, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a devoted member of the Virginia Tech Police Department.

Geof was born April 22, 1973 in Blacksburg, Virginia. He met...

Jan 14, 2022

Terry Ewell Duncan, 74 of Pembroke, VA departed this life January 14, 2022 in the loving care of his family.  Born in Craig County on March 16, 1948, he was a son of the late Leonard Duncan and Mary Smith Duncan.

Terry was retired from Virginia Tech and was dedicated as a painter.

Left to...

Jan 9, 2022

Sallie Elaine Caldwell Lucas, 72 of Christiansburg, VA departed this life to enter into her Heavenly Home on January 9, 2022, surrounded by the care and love of her family.  Born in Giles County, Virginia on May 30, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Marybell Snidow Caldwell.

Sallie always served others first, but...

Jan 8, 2022

Trina Martin-Williams, 48 of Pulaski, Virginia and formerly of Giles County departed this life suddenly January 8, 2022 in her home.  Born June 20, 1974, she is a daughter of Larry Martin and Deloris Grant.

Trina was the owner of Perfectly Polished. Having a big heart, her greatest joys was that of her children and grandchildren.  Trina...

Jan 8, 2022

Claudine Huffman Stump, 75 of Newport, VA departed this life January 8, 2022 in the care of Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Born in Craig County, Virginia on November 23, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Huffman and Virginia Sanders Huffman.

Claudine was employed for over 20 years by Virginia Tech Dining Services.  Her love...

Jan 3, 2022

Melissa Roope Guill, 53 of Pulaski, VA departed this life suddenly January 3, 2022 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and her loving family.  Melissa came to this world in Radford, VA on April 4, 1968.

Melissa was gracious in life as her favorite musician, Stevie Nicks pointed out, and that has won her the...

Jan 2, 2022

Irvin Dosser Nichols, of New Castle, VA made a grand entry into Heaven after departing this life on January 2, 2022.

"Irv" was born to Howard and Mada Conner Nichols in Roanoke City on September 28, 1939.  He would later graduate as a member of the Jefferson High School Class of 1957.  Following High School, he entered...

Dec 30, 2021

Marvin Lawrence "Buddy" Hudson, 88, of Pembroke, departed this life on Thursday, December 30, 2021, in the sweet embrace of his loving family and with his pug Maggie at his feet. Buddy was born the day after Christmas in 1933 to the late Raymond Lawrence Hudson and the late Ora Willard Taylor of Pearisburg. Surprisingly, the man who never...

Dec 29, 2021

Kim Lorene Whitlow Thomas, 57 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life December 29, 2021 under the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center-Salem.  Born in Mercer County, WV on February 7, 1964, she was a daughter of the late John and Shelby Douglas Whitlow.

In addition to her parents, Kim is preceded in death by her brothers, Joey...

Dec 29, 2021

The gentle, generous, loving spirit of J. Wayne Kasperski slipped quietly into his Savior's presence on December 29, 2021.

Born the only child of John J. and Mary Elizabeth Kasperski on March 1, 1949, in St. Louis, MO, Wayne was a classical pianist, a scholar, an educator, a model train enthusiast, and a lover of the Word...

Dec 27, 2021

HILTON, Thomas William, 76, passed away in his sleep on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis M. and Stella C. Hilton of Pearisburg, VA. Surviving are one son, Andrew Scott Hilton of Danville, and one brother, Rev. Gerald Hilton of Richmond. Other surviving loved ones include a nephew, niece, cousins,...

Dec 26, 2021

James Everett Ellis, 90 of Ripplemead, VA departed this life in his home December 26, 2021 in the care of his loving family.  Born March 16, 1931, in North Carolina, he was a son of the late Clinton and Mattie Hutchens Ellis.

One of James most proud accomplishments was when he married his wife, Nadean on August...

Dec 24, 2021

Mark Edward Collins, 55 departed this life suddenly December 24, 2021 to enter the gates of heaven, and enjoying his life at his cabin in Ballard, WV.

Mark was a devoted man to his family, business and all he did.

Per his request, there will be a private family graveside service held at a later...

Dec 24, 2021

A celebration of a life well lived…

Michael Robert Mallabone age 58, of Christiansburg VA, completed his earthly journey on December 24, 2021, it was a life well lived.  His father, Kenneth Robert Mallabone Jr, died when Mike was only 2 years old, so he and his brother Mark were raised by their mother Karen Anglin Taylor,...

Dec 20, 2021

Herbert Wesley Mann, 100 years young of Pembroke, VA departed this life to be with his Savior December 20, 2021 in the care of Giles Community Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV on October 5, 1921, he was a son of the late Charles Wesley Mann and Eudora Grace Hylton Mann. Herbert gracefully served his country along side of the...

Dec 18, 2021

Margaret Ann Williams Stowers, 86, of Radford Virginia, formerly of Pembroke, Virginia peacefully passed away in the loving care of her family December 18, 2021. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Paul Stowers, a son Linvell Dale Stowers, her parents Haven and Grace Williams, brothers Edgar Williams and Jerry Williams, her beloved twin Martha Sanders and a...

Dec 17, 2021

Robert Andrew Fisher "Buddy", 84 of Rich Creek, VA departed this life December 17, 2021 in the care of Heritage Hall-Rich Creek.  Born in Narrows, Virginia on October 6, 1937, he was a son of the late Virgil and Claudine Dent Fisher.

Buddy spent his life in service to his country as a Marine.  Later he would...

Dec 14, 2021

Beth LaPaige Myers Robertson, 49 of Pembroke, VA departed this life suddenly, December 14, 2021 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital.  Born in Montgomery County on April 11, 1972, she was a daughter of Anna Marie Mills Arnold and the late William Myers Jr. Beth is also preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William Myers, Sr., maternal grandparents, Lawrence...

Dec 13, 2021

Terry Michael Smart Sr., 49, of Pearisburg, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at his home. Terry was born in Radford, VA. on April 20, 1972 to Tony Michael Smart and Deborah King Martin. Terry is preceded in death by his wife, Mandy Bailey Smart and grandparents, Eugene and Coleen King.

Terry was...