Travis Dye
Aug 5, 2021
Donald Travis Dye, 47 of Pembroke, VA departed this life August 5, 2021, at John Randolph Medical Center, surrounded by the loving care of his wife and brother. Born in Aurora, Colorado on July 26, 1974, he was a son of Ann Trout Gore and the late Bill Joe Dye.
Travis was known for his charm, a...
Barbara Jean Cumbee Langford
Aug 1, 2021
Barbara Jean Cumbee Langford of Pembroke, VA went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2021. She was born January 17, 1950 to Orbie and Pauline Cumbee in her beloved Giles County. Barbara married James "Jimmy" Langford, and they had 53 years; three children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren together. They attended Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, VA....
Phil Ausburn Wood
Jul 31, 2021
Mr. Phil A. Wood was called home to meet the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He gave his heart to God over 70 years ago during a church meeting at the Church of the Lord Jesus, which later became the North Narrows Tabernacle, and he lived his life as a Christian. During his last days he recounted meeting...
Howard Keith Mullins
Jul 31, 2021
On July 30, 2021, at 7:30 AM Howard Keith Mullins left the confines of this earth by life and soared to the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ. He departed with the encouraging words of his wife, June Harvey Mullins and his son, Derek Lee Mullins (Stacy) echoing in his ears. Waiting for him on the other side were...
Billy Ray Kessinger
Jul 29, 2021
Billy Ray Kessinger, 79 of Elliston, VA departed this life July 29, 2021 under the care of hospice and his loving family. Born in Goldbond, VA on July 18, 1942, he was a son of the late Euel Kessinger and Virgie Stevers Kessinger.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randy Kessinger, a grandson,...
Jerry Lynwood Williams
Jul 29, 2021
Jerry Lynwood Williams, 79 of Pembroke, departed this life July 29, 2021, surrounded by his family and in the care of Carilion Giles Community Hospital. Born in Pearisburg, VA on August 2, 1941, he was a son of the late Edgar Haven Williams Sr. and Julia Grace Stiff Williams.
A Corncutter, Jerry was a member of the...
W. Cleaven "Cleave" Mcguire
Jul 28, 2021
Mr. W. Cleaven McGuire 78, of Pembroke, Virginia, departed this life Wednesday morning, July 28, 2021 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital. Born at home in Pembroke, Virginia on October 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Roy Edward and Shirley Rose McGuire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda McGuire. ...
Betty Annie Compton
Jul 26, 2021
Betty Annie Compton, 79, of Radford, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Mrs. Compton was born on September 5, 1941 in Elliott, VA. to the late Leonard and Gladys Nolley Wood. Along with her parents Mrs. Compton is preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Phillips and her siblings, Fred...
Garry Wayne Harvey
Jul 20, 2021
Garry Wayne Harvey, 79, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home. Mr. Harvey was born on November 30, 1941 to the late Charles and Irma Bowyer Harvey. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, Jack Harvey, Jim Harvey, Mike Harvey, Charles Harvey, Vivian Link and Frieda Price. ...
Hyon Cha Whiting
Jul 16, 2021
Hyon Cha Whiting, 75 of Pembroke, VA departed this life July 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous and valiant fight with Cancer. Born on July 12, 1946 in Kong Sei Ri, South Korea, she was a daughter of the late An Kwan Ju and Kim Yong He.
Lovingly referred to as "Cha Cha,"...
Donna Kay Darnell
Jul 16, 2021
Donna Kay Lusk Darnell of Ripplemead, VA departed this life surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2021. Born in Wyoming County, WV, on March 1, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Juanita Lusk.
Donna was a 1977 graduate of Herndon High School and a 1993 graduate of Valley Community College. Donna served...
Allen Leon Meredith
Jul 11, 2021
Allen (Leon) Meredith, 80, of Newport, Virginia passed away on July 11, 2021. Leon was born April 17, 1941 to the late Albert and Iona Vaught Meredith of Newport, Virginia.
Leon joined the United States Army and completed his Basic Training for Infantry at Fort Hood in 1964 obtaining his expert Marksmanship badge. Following his time there,...
Robert Edward Evans
Jul 9, 2021
Robert Edward Evans climbed his last mountain and rode off peacefully into the setting sun in the foothills of his beloved Blue Ridge on July 9 th , 2021. "Pop" left his family in a puddle of tears at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.
Bob was born on April 7 th 1933 in Scranton, PA, thirty-two...
Ross "Curly" Martin
Jul 7, 2021
Ross Edward "Curly" Martin, the youngest 100-year-old we all know, formerly of Second Street in Pembroke, VA departed this life, July 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family in Utah to be with his Heavenly Father and loved ones awaiting him beyond the veil. Born at Mountain Lake on June 21, 1921, he was a son of the late...
Boyce Noel Kessinger
Jul 7, 2021
Boyce Noel Kessinger, 89 of Rich Creek, VA departed this life Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the care of Heritage Hall. Born in Interior, VA on October 30, 1931, he was a son of the late Floyd Chapman and Carrie McPherson Kessinger.
Boyce is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Kessinger; and siblings, Eual, Claudie,...
Arthur "Woody" Palmer Iii
Jul 5, 2021
Sergeant Arthur Woodrow Palmer III "Woody", 38 of Narrows, VA departed this life July 5, 2021 at his home. Born August 25, 1982, in Montgomery County, he is a son of Arthur Palmer II and Ellen McGuire Harris.
Woody was known as one of the good guys. He lived his life in service to his community as...
Hazel Collins Simpkins
Jul 3, 2021
Hazel Virginia Collins Simpkins went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2021 at the age of 79. Hazel was born to Hoagie and Earthel ("Earthie") Collins on August 11, 1941 in Pembroke, VA. Hazel devoted her life to being a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. Always supportive and encouraging, always...
Leroy Shipmon
Jul 3, 2021
Deacon Leroy Shipmon, 81 of Christiansburg, VA departed this life July 3, 2021 in the care of Hertiage Hall Blacksburg, VA and his loving family to enter the gates of Heaven. Born November 21, 1939 in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Felton and Lupearly Shipmon.
Leroy gave his life to service first for...
Linda Lane Mundy
Jul 2, 2021
Linda Lane Lambert Mundy, 74 of Pembroke, VA departed this life July 2, 2021 in the loving care of her family. Born March 25, 1947, in Camden, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late James and Lema Douthat Lambert.
She enjoyed being a machinist and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.
Linda...
Chandra "Candy" Manning
Jun 30, 2021
Chandra "Candy" Manning, 39 of Pembroke, VA departed this life to be reunited with her parents in Heaven, June 30, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer, and in the loving care of her family. Born July 28, 1981, she was a daughter of the late Rickie and Debra Reed Manning.
Candy was a proud graduate of...
