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Local Obituaries for Kendall Funeral Home
Timothy Wayne Lamberth
Jan 8, 2020
Timothy Wayne Lamberth, 61 departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home in Pembroke, VA. Timothy was born in Augusta, Georgia to Arthur Glyn Lamberth and Joyce Sowder Palmer on May 10, 1958. He is preceded in death by his father Arthur Lamberth and a step-father Carter Palmer.
He was a hardworking computer programmer having...
Edward Eugene Hamilton, Sr
Jan 5, 2020
Edward Eugene Hamilton, Sr., 79 of Ripplemead departed this life in the care of Good Samaritan Hospice and family Sunday morning, January 5, 2020 at his home. Born in Elmira, NY on February 17, 1940 he was the son of the late Walter Hamilton, Sr and Catherine Teeter Hamilton.
Edward served the United Cerebral Palsy House and...
Cason Michael Lucas
Jan 2, 2020
Cason Michael Lucas infant son of Brandon Lucas and Courtney Snidow of Pearisburg, went to be in the loving arms of Jesus on January 2, 2020 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Cason was born on December 19, 2019 and although we were blessed with his tiny presence for only two weeks, he captured the hearts and was cherished by family...
Sandra Gale Shepherd
Dec 27, 2019
Sandra Gale Shepherd, 76, of Ripplemead, VA, departed this life Friday evening, December 27, 2019 at her home in the loving care of her family and hospice. Born in Pearisburg on December 18, 1943, she was a daughter of the late George Hamilton and Dorothy Smith Douthat. Sandra was a 1962 graduate of Giles High School and a long-time...
Josephine Sadler Johnston
Dec 24, 2019
Josephine Sadler Johnston 92 of Pembroke, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. Mrs. Johnston was born on January 14, 1927 in Giles County to the late Bittle King Sadler,Sr. and Eula Mae Harris Sadler. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Johnston, daughter, Drema...
Leslie Clarence May
Dec 24, 2019
Leslie Clarence May 77 of SunnyRidge Rd, Pearisburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. Mr. May was born in Bath County to the late Arlon Pence and Virginia Shepherd May.
Mr. May is survived by his children, Kenneth May and wife Crystal of Pearisburg, David May of Pearisburg and...
Christine Ellen Broach
Dec 20, 2019
Christine Ellen Broach 74 of Pembroke, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at her home. There will be no services at this time. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com. Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is serving the Broach family.
Ronald Wayne Stiff
Dec 17, 2019
Ronald Wayne Stiff, 79 departed this life on December 17, 2019 following courageous battle with stage 4 cancer. Born May 26, 1940, Ronnie was the son of the late Atlee and Virgie Stiff of Newport and the stepson of the late Louise Link Stiff of Newport.
Ronnie worked for fifty years at MOOG as a machinist. He...
Walter Donald Lang
Dec 17, 2019
Walter Donald Lang, 86 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Walter was born on July 10, 1933 in Giles County, VA to the late Gilbert Lang Sr. and Lucy Medley Lang. He was preceded in death by his parents, the mother of his children Mae Marie Lang, and a brother Gilbert Lang Jr.
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Kitty Ellen Porterfield Martin
Dec 16, 2019
Kitty Ellen Porterfield Martin, 72, of Lightfoot's Run Pearisburg, VA, departed this life Monday, December 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with kidney disease under the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and in the presence of her family. Born in Christiansburg, VA on October 22, 1947 she was a daughter of the late Earl Kitchener (Kit) Porterfield and...
John David Bryant
Dec 15, 2019
John David Bryant, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home Born in Charleston, WV on March 1, 1968, he was a son of Thomas Bryant II and Vera Kay Hibbs. John had lived out his life installing HVAC units, fishing, and with a genuine love and care for others. In addition he was licensed...
Lena Jean Rucker
Dec 14, 2019
Lena Jean Rucker, 82, of Newport, VA departed this life Saturday morning, December 14, 2019 in the carre of Heritage Hall Rich Creek. Born in White Gate, VA on May 3, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Jessie and Mary Elizabeth Lawson Whittaker. She was a beloved mother and self-employed homemaker. Lena was preceded in death...
Michael Anthony Wright
Dec 10, 2019
Michael Anthony Wright, 48, of Pulaski, VA departed this life Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center Salem. Born in Radford, VA on January 9, 1971, he was the son of Junior Wright and Juanita Riddle Wright.
He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, soul-mate Becky Oliver, three sons Zachary, Wesley,...
Justin Ryan Griggs
Dec 9, 2019
Justin Ryan Griggs., 31, of Pearisburg, VA departed this life Monday, December 9, 2019 in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Princeton, WV on September 9, 1988, he was the son of Roger Griggs Jr and Rebecca Wheeler Shultz. He was a graduate of the Rocky Gap High School Class of 2006.
He leaves...
Timothy Lee Atkins
Dec 8, 2019
Timothy Lee Atkins, 60, of Pembroke, departed this life Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2019, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born in Pearisburg on June 2, 1959, he was a son of the late Curtis and Betty Kessler Atkins. He was a veteran of the U S Army, and retired from Virginia Tech. Timmy was a simple...
Wanona Sue Montgomery
Dec 8, 2019
Wanona Sue Montgomery ,64, of Pembroke, departed this life Sunday morning, December 8, 2019 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Born in Princeton, WV on June 2, 1955, she was a daughter of Iris Albert Fuller and the late Isaac Chapman Fuller. A beloved wife, mother and homemaker, she was also a veteran of the U S...
Margaret Isabell Smith
Dec 1, 2019
Margaret Isabell Smith, age 94, of Pembroke, VA, departed this life Sunday evening, December 1, 2019 in the care of Heritage Hall-Blacksburg. She was proud of her faith and a member of the Pembroke Christian Church. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Charles Barnett and Margie Vaught Barnett, her husband Archie Paul Smith, three sisters, and four...
William J Gillispie
Nov 24, 2019
William J. Gillispie, 77, of Pembroke, VA, passed away Sunday evening, November 24, 2019 at his home. Born September 9, 1942 in Giles County, VA, he was a son of the late Albert and Lucille Collins Gillispie. He was a graduate of Pembroke High School Class of 1960, was retired from the Celanese Plant at Narrows in 1999 with...
Fannie Lee Ratcliffe
Nov 23, 2019
Fannie Lee Ratcliffe, 68, of Rich Creek, VA, departed this life and entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 23, 2019, after a courageous battle with liver disease. Fannie was born in Narrows, VA on January 26, 1951 and was retired from Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Fannie lit up...
Doyle Lee Huffman
Nov 19, 2019
Doyle Lee Huffman, 58 of Newport, VA departed this life Tuesday, November 19, 2019 under the care of Lewis Gale -Montgomery Hospital. Born March 2, 1961, he was a son of the late Minor and Lillian Medley Huffman.
Doyle filled his days by farming and enjoying outdoor activities. He was a member of the Level Green Christian...
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