Obituary Listing

Jul 7, 2020

Judith (Judi) T. McGuire, 76 of Newport, VA departed this life Tuesday evening, July 7, 2020 in her home. Born February 22, 1944, Judi was the daughter of the late Russell and Louise Huffman Thomas.

Judi spent her life practicing Nursing in hospital settings.

Judi is preceded in death by not only her parents, but...

Jul 6, 2020

Rebecca "Becky" Jean McGinley, 64 of Narrows, VA departed this life Monday evening, July 6, 2020, at her home. Born February 3, 1956 in Giles County, she is the daughter of the late Buddy and Mable Stump Martin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and grandchildren, Haven and Havana Clark.

Left to cherish...

Jul 3, 2020

Jami Starr Roark, 29 of Pembroke, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital due to injuries from an automobile accident. Jami was born on August 25, 1990 in Princeton, WV to the late James Alvin and Patricia Starr Smith Roark.

Jami was a loving mother, sister and friend. She will be missed...

Jul 2, 2020

Geraldine Preston McCall, 92 of Pembroke, VA entered into her Heavenly Home early Wednesday, July 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Born May 16, 1928 she is a daughter of the late TP Smith and Hazel Bruce Smith.

Geraldine was beloved by all who met her, but especially by her family and...

Jun 30, 2020

William Spencer Shortridge "Bill", 57 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in the care of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center after a short illness. Born October 9, 1962, Bill was the son of the late Ida Ethel Estep.

Left to cherish his memory are his step-father, Clarence Estep; brothers, Dallas Surber of...

Jun 26, 2020

James Barry Link passed away peacefully at Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery on Friday, June 26, 2020 surrounded by loving family and friends. Barry was born on November 20, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father, James Claude Link, Jr., his paternal grandparents Claude and Ida Link, and his maternal grandparents Dallas and Mary Ross.

Barry is...

Jun 25, 2020

Mary Edith Smith, 89 of Newport, VA departed this life Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the loving care of her family. Born June 3, 1931, in Craig County she was the daughter of the late John and Allie Huffman Woods.

Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Albert Smith; and brothers, Stanley...

Jun 23, 2020

Abbie Jo Martin 63, of Pembroke, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Abbie was born on July 28, 1956 in Pearisburg to James and Nannie Lou Radford Martin. Abbie is preceded in death by her Father James Alfred Martin.

Abbie is survived by her mother, Nannie Lou Radford Martin,...

Jun 20, 2020

Charles Anthony "Chuck" Robertson, 46 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life Saturday, June 20, 2020 in the care of Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA. Born April 26, 1974 in Delaware, he was the son of David Robertson of Pearisburg, VA and Bridgett Hogan Robertson of Pearisburg, VA. He enjoyed his time serving as a mechanic.

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Jun 18, 2020

Cathy Falls Reed, 68 of Pembroke, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Reed was born on January 25, 1952 in Giles County to Joseph and Lola Meredith Falls. Cathy is preceded in death by her father and her brother, Jody Falls.

Cathy loved her family and was...

Jun 17, 2020

Mary Sarver Williams, of Pembroke, Virginia, passed away at her home on June 17, 2020. She was sixty-five years old.

Mary Lee, as she was known to many friends and family, was born January 21, 1955 in Montgomery County, Virginia to Marvin and Magdalene Sarver. Raised in Newport, Virginia she remained a lifelong resident of Giles County....

Jun 17, 2020

James W. Savage, 62, of Pembroke. Passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Bristol, TN. Mr. Savage was born on July 19, 1957 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Savage is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Portorfield Savage and a grandson, Thatcher Savage.

Mr. Savage is survived by his children, Travis Savage and wife Breanna of...

Jun 14, 2020

Mrs. Vellen Summers King, 98, Born June 1, 1922 was called to be with her Lord on June 14, 2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was the daughter of the late Cecil D. and Sydney Slash Summers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus B. King, Sons, Freddie King and Douglas...

Jun 12, 2020

Carol Jean Ross, 74 of Pearisburg, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her home. Carol was born in Pearisburg on September 24, 1945 to the late William G. and Orpha Lee Clyburn Ratcliffe. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, JoAnn Williams and Hazel Montgomery.

Carol was a dispatcher with...

Jun 7, 2020

Michael Andrew Dehart, age 73, completed his life adventure on June 6th, at his home on Big Stony Creek, Ripplemead, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, G.C. and Martha DeHart; sister, Susanne; and infant son, Michael Ray. He leaves behind a daughter, Cindy Faint (Bill) and grandsons, Mack and Grady of Hoschton, GA; one...

Jun 4, 2020

Deloise T Holland Atkins, 92 formerly of Colonial Heights departed this life to rest in her Heavenly Home, Thursday evening June 4, 2020, in the care of Kroontje Healthcare Center and Medi Home Health and Hospice. Born December 4, 1927 in Petersburg, VA, she was a daughter of the late George and Fannie Drewry Holland.

Mrs. Atkins...

Jun 3, 2020

Calvin Dean Carter "Coolie", 76 formerly of Pembroke departed this life Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in the care of Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Born August 15, 1943 in Giles County, he was the son of the late Earnest Henry and Edna Neice Carter. Coolie enjoyed his life in service as a carpet installer for Giles Carpet Sales.

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Jun 2, 2020

David Wayne Martin 40, Of Narrows, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in Pulaski, Virginia. David was born on May 14, 1980 in Radford, Virginia. David is preceded in death by a son, Andrew Martin.

Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Carmonita Maxey Martin, his children, Aiden Martin, Anthony Martin. He is also survived by his...

Jun 2, 2020

Lynne Allen Higginbotham, 82 of Pembroke, VA departed this life early Tuesday morning, June 2, 2020, at his home, in the loving care of his family. Born in Christiansburg, VA, on July 23, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy Lucas Higginbotham.

Lynne enjoyed the time he spent on earth with his family,...

May 27, 2020

Jeffery Jack Blankenship, 63 of Narrows, VA departed this life suddenly Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Hiwasee, VA. Born in Pearisburg, VA on April 5, 1957, he was the son of the late Norman "Jack" and Gertrude Chambers Blankenship.

Jeffery spent his life working with his hands in construction with his wife of 39 years, Karen Meadows...