Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Kendall Funeral Home
Janet Bowles Robertson
Jun 22, 2021
Janet Bowles Robertson, 95 of Narrows, VA departed this life June 22, 2021 to be with her Heavenly Father surrounded by the care and love of her family. Born in Giles County, VA on May 31, 1926, she is a daughter of the late John and Eva Meredith Bowles.
She is preceded in death by her parents;...
Elma Lee Baker
Jun 21, 2021
Elma Lee Troutt Baker, 95 of Ripplemead, VA departed this life, only knowing the power of resurrection to be with her Heavenly Father, June 21, 2021 in the care of her loving family and Country View Assisted Living. Born in Giles County, Virginia on November 20, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Arch and Blanche Fisher Troutt....
Betty Mae Loftis
Jun 19, 2021
Betty Mae Loftis, 58, of Blacksburg, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Mrs. Loftis was born in Virginia on July 25, 1962 to the late Wilbur J. and Margaret J. Howard Bandy. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Crystal Lynn Loftis.
Betty is survived by...
Taliyah Yardena Windsor
Jun 18, 2021
Taliyah Yardena Windsor arrived to this Earth from Heaven Friday, June 18, 2021. She was beautiful and wonderfully made. Taliyah, shortly returned to her Heavenly Father. The family take great comfort knowing she is securely held in her Creator's arms until meeting again in the resurrection.
Taliyah is the daughter of Marcus Levelle Windsor and Melody Ricker...
Reda Mae Collins
Jun 17, 2021
Reda Mae Collins, 75, of Pembroke, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Richfield Nursing and Rehab in Salem, Virginia. Mrs. Collins was born on May 3, 1946 in Giles County to the late Luther Rufus and Iris Elizabeth Johnston Riddle. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas "Frog" Collins,...
Cheryl Sue Davis
Jun 11, 2021
Cheryl Sue Davis (formerly Cooley-Newman), of Tazewell, VA (formerly of Newport) went to her heavenly home, Friday, June 11, 2021 at Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehab in Rich Creek. Cheryl was born May 3, 1950 in
Gary Indiana, to the late Donald Joseph and Sarah Belle Owskey Davis. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death...
William "Bugs" Hale Riddle
Jun 5, 2021
William Hale Riddle "Bugs", 73 of Narrows, VA departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father in the Care of Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born in Giles County on July 1, 1947, he is the son of the late James E and Nannie Buckland Riddle.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...
Barney Blaine Snider
Jun 4, 2021
Barney Blaine Snider, 64 of Narrows, VA departed this life Friday, June 4, 2021, in the care of the University of Virginia Hospital. Born April 20, 1957, in Giles County, VA,, he was a son of the late Blackie and Louise Saunders Snider. Barney is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Tony, Matt, Barry, Tammy, Lynn, and...
Charles Lee Mitchem
Jun 4, 2021
Charles Lee Mitchem, 71 of Narrows, VA departed this life Friday, June 4, 2021 under the care of Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1950, he was a son of the late James and Sadie Stevers Mitchem.
Charles enjoyed his life of hunting and fishing.
He preceded in death by his parents; and brothers,...
Shirley Phipps Nuckols
Jun 3, 2021
Shirley Phipps Nuckols, 74 of Pulaski, departed this life June 3, 2021 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center-Pulaski. Born September 13, 1946, in Ash County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John and Ruth Blevins Phipps. Shirley lived out her faith in faithful attendance at the Community Christian Church. She is preceded in death...
Sharon Anne Kast
Jun 2, 2021
Surrounded by her loving family, Sharon Anne Smith Kast passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021. Born in Rushville, IN on August 1, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Robert Frances Smith and Eleanor Juanita McFerrin. She grew up in Rushville, IN with her seven siblings and they were known for exploring and causing a little...
Jerry Paul Smith
Jun 1, 2021
Jerry Paul Smith, 40 known as Gigi by his nephews of Blacksburg, VA departed this life, June 1, 2021, at his home. Born May 18, 1981 in Montgomery County, VA, he was the son of the late Jerry Wayne Smith and Sandra Cumbee Smith.
Jerry was a restaurant manager and known as a polite young man throughout...
Danny Steven Bailey
Jun 1, 2021
Danny Steven Bailey passed away on June 2, 2021 in Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital at the age of 63 due to long term health complications. Danny was born on July 5 th , 1957 in Memorial Hospital, Princeton, WV, to Hersell and Ruth Bailey. Due to Hersell's career in the Navy, Danny along with his mother and his siblings...
Connie Johnson Shuff
May 31, 2021
Connie Johnson Shuff, 68 of Pembroke, VA entered into the gates of Heaven to be with Heavenly Father and to be reunited with those she loves, May 31, 2021. Born April 24, 1953, in Giles County, VA, she is a daughter of the late Charlie Johnson and Shirley Martin Johnson.
Connie gave her life in service to...
Jimmy Don Farmer
May 30, 2021
Jimmy Don Farmer, 77 of Eggleston departed this life to be in his Heavenly Home May 30, 2021, in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Giles County on May 20, 1944, he was a son of the late Ethelbert and Mary Lucas Farmer.
A servant, Jimmy ensured the safety of his country in service...
William "Bill" Ray Foley
May 28, 2021
William Ray "Bill" Foley, 75 of Narrows, VA said his final farewell and followed the seas, arriving at his new home, May 28, 2021 in the care of Carilion Giles Community Hospital. Born in Washington State on November 3, 1945, he was a son of the late William Joseph Foley and Margaret Christman Foley.
Bill dedicated his...
Felisha Leana Rhodes Williams
May 27, 2021
Felisha Leana Rhodes Williams of Wytheville, passed to her forever home on May 27, 2021 at the age of 57 in her home. Felisha was born on February 29, 1964 in Giles County to Santford L. Rhodes and Wanda Parcell Rhodes.
Along with her parents, Felisha is survived by her son, Ben Sharp and wife, Samantha; grandchildren,...
Carolyn Faye Link
May 27, 2021
Carolyn Faye Link, 72, of Pembroke, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Carolyn was born in Giles County on March 7, 1949 to the late Dorsey D. and Elizabeth E. Gordon Link. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Neal Link and her brother, Randall Link. ...
Franklin Daniel Forquer
May 26, 2021
Franklin Daniel Forquer. 76, of Newport, Va., passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. Mr. Forquer was born on October 13, 1944 in Maryland to the late Robert and Emma Brightner Forquer. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Forquer and Charles "Eddie" Forquer.
Mr....
Ralph Junior Hull
May 26, 2021
Ralph Junior Hull, 82 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life May 26, 2021 at his home in the loving care of his family. Born in Giles County, VA on January 28, 1939, he was a son of the late Dice Harvey Hull and Lula Niece Hull.
He is preceded death by his parents; a sister, Elizabeth Cox;...
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