Obituary Listing

Dec 13, 2021

Lawrence Cameron Jones, 50 of Dublin, departed this life suddenly at his home December 13, 2021.  Born April 27, 1971 in Radford, VA he was a son of the late Daniel and Hazel Claudine Thornsberry Jones.

Cameron spent his life in faithful service to his country as a Marine Lance Corporal.  Later, he would serve as a...

Dec 13, 2021

Judith Crews Bales, 79 of Narrows, VA departed this life December 13, 2021 surrounded by the loving care of her family.  Born February 25, 1942 in West Virginia, Judith was a daughter of the late Cecil and Juanita Thompson Crews.

In addition to her parents, Judith is preceded in death by her husband, Basil Bales; a brother,...

Dec 12, 2021

Patricia Ann Robins Walters, 66, of Pearisburg, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Skyline Nursing Home in Floyd, VA. Patricia was born on February 7, 1955 in Tazewell County to the late George A. and Shirley Marie Whitehead Robins. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, George Robins, Dennis Robins and Randy...

Dec 11, 2021

Rhonda Blankenship Sanders, 59 of Narrows, VA departed this life December 11, 2021 in the loving care of her family and Pulaski Health and Rehab.  Born March 4, 1962, in Giles County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Norman Jack and Gertrude Chambers Blankenship.

Rhonda enjoyed visiting family and friends and going out for a...

Dec 11, 2021

Samuel Eugene Roberson, Sr., 88, of Rich Creek, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Mr. Roberson was born in Florida on July 23, 1933 to the late Percy E. and Lessie Scott Roberson. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Roswell Roberson, daughter, Roseann and...

Dec 10, 2021

Chi Ran "Lee" Johnston, 74 departed this life December 10, 2021 at home, in the loving care of her family and friends, after a long and valiant fight with PSP.  Born in Korea on May 23, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Hyun Ki Lee and Oh Soon Jin Lee.

Lee's proudest moment in life...

Dec 9, 2021

Edward Eugene Gillispie "EJ", 79 of Pembroke, VA departed this life December 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery.  Born March 2, 1942, in Pembroke, VA he is a son of the late Frank and Rita Young Gillispie.

EJ was proud to be a Corncutter, a member of the...

Dec 8, 2021

Tommy Edward White Jr, 65 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life December 8, 2021 in the care Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Born December 30, 1955, he was a son of Nenona Overbaugh of Princeton, WV and the late Tommy Edward White, Sr.

Tommy was proud to serve his country in the United States Army, keeping us all...

Dec 5, 2021

Dixie Lee Albert, 80 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life December 5, 2021 in the loving care of her family.  Born February 26, 1941, in Bland County, VA she is a daughter of the late Baynard and Dolly Sadler Lafon.

Dixie lived a full life as an operator at Celanese.  She practiced her faith at Mountain View...

Dec 1, 2021

Marcia Lynn Osborne, 63 of Pembroke, VA departed this life December 1, 2021 in the care of her family.  Born June 9, 1958, in France she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Poteet Osborne.

Marcia was a devout Christian, and practiced her faith as a member of the Glen Lyn Church of Christ and...

Nov 30, 2021

Luther Hoover Reed, Jr "Junie", 65 of Pembroke, VA departed this life after a valiant battle with cancer and with the love of his family supporting him and in the care of Princeton Community Hospital.  Born January 19, 1956, in Giles County, Virginia, he was a son of the late Hoover Reed Sr and Audrey Carter Reed.

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Nov 27, 2021

Kenneth Jewell Miller "Kenny", 39 of Salisbury, NC formerly of Peterstown, WV, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlottesville, NC with his sister and fiancé by his side.  Born February, 23, 1982, in Princeton, WV and raised in Peterstown, WV, he was a son of Jewell Miller Jr of Peterstown, WV, and the late Linda Sue Lucas.

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Nov 26, 2021

Harold Jackson Blankenship, 78, of Elliston, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Harold was born on September 2, 1943 in Giles County to the late Marvin Lee and Louise Hare Blankenship. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Blankenship.

Harold was clock #1...

Nov 24, 2021

Arthur William Riggs (Bill), 85 of Pembroke departed this life to be with his Savior November 24, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family.  Born in Giles County on August 28, 1936, he was a son of the late Raleigh and Lelia Whittaker Riggs.

Bill loved music, and was the lead guitar player for the VFW...

Nov 17, 2021

Jerry Michael Ferrell "Flipper or Mike", 59, of Narrows, VA entered into the arms of Jesus after a valiant and exhausting battle with COVID-19 on Wednesday, November 17 th , 2021, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In his last moments he was encompassed by a serene peace and the deepest love of his three daughters, Holly, Heidi, and Heather as...

Nov 17, 2021

George Junior Long, 76 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life on November 17, 2021 at his home.  Born June 27, 1945 he was a son of the late Clyde and Zelma Robertson Long.

He is preceded in death by his parents.  Left to cherish his memory to their hearts are his cousins, Betty Stevers, Betty Perkins, Judy...

Nov 16, 2021

Rachel Marie Knight, 39 of Peterstown, WV entered the gates of Heaven early November 16, 2021, after a short and victorious fight with Cancer; in the care of Peyton Hospice House and with the love of her family over the course of her illness.  Born January 18, 1982, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth "Sissy"...