Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2019

Walter Daniel Sanders, 90 years strong, of Pembroke, broke his bars of flesh to step on Holy Hills with his Heavenly Father on Monday morning November 18, 2019 after a long fought battle under the care of his family and Hospice.

He took pride in working at Virginia Lime. However, his true joy came in growing a...

Nov 16, 2019

Melvin Emmitt Merrix, 77, of Pembroke, departed this life Saturday evening, November 16, 2019 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. Born in Giles County on April 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Emmitt and Cherokee Mona Williams Merrix. He was retired from Virginia Tech, and was a graduate of Pembroke High School (The...

Nov 13, 2019

Wendell Porterfield, 90 of Newport departed this life suddenly, but peacefully Wednesday evening, November 13, 2019 at the home of his son in Blacksburg, VA. Born in Giles County on August 19, 1929, to Ira and Zettie Songer Porterfield, he had just celebrated his 90th Birthday.

Wendell grew up a lover of Baseball. He would have made...

Nov 12, 2019

James Edward "Shorty" Hilton Sr., 78, of Link Circle Newport, VA departed this life Tuesday Morning November 12, 2019. He was born on February 11, 1941 in Pembroke, VA to the late Raymond Edward Hilton and Mary Helen Hilton. James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ann Elizabeth Hilton, brother Clinton Raymond Hilton and sister Linda Hilton...

Nov 9, 2019

James Walter Perkins, 75, of Staffordsville, departed this life, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home. He was born in Giles County on July 5, 1944 a son of the late Edward and Dolly Burton Perkins. He was also preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Perkins. He was employed by the Giles County School Board until his retirement....

Nov 4, 2019

Thelma Louise Collins, 82, of Walnut Road, Pembroke, VA departed this life Monday morning, November 4, 2019 in the loving care of her family at home. Born on Spruce Run in Giles County on August 2, 1937, she was a daughter of the late India Williams Lang and Harvey Lang. She was retired from Virginia Tech. She was preceded...

Nov 3, 2019

Karen Murray Yolton, 69, of Newport, Virginia left her earthly bonds Sunday morning, November 3, 2019 after a valiant battle to recover from the effects of a stroke which occurred on October 16. She was born on June 7, 1950 in Slaton, Texas, and was the daughter of the late Colonel Lynn Odell Murray and Lois Moudy Murray.

Nov 3, 2019

Kathy Jo Williams, 58, of Cascade Drive, Pembroke, VA, departed this life Sunday morning, November 3, 2019 at her home. Born in Cumberland County, Fayetteville, NC on February 29, 1960 she was a daughter of Buren and Barbara Hilton Williams. She was also preceded in death by her father Buren Williams, and her brother Greg Williams.

She...

Nov 2, 2019

Minor Luster Jones, 79, of Curve Road, Pearisburg, VA departed this life Saturday evening, November 2, 2019 in the care of Heritage Hall Health and Rehab in Rich Creek. Born in Montgomery Co. on November 26, 1939, he was a son of the late Aubrey Jackson and Annie Lucy Bradford Jones. He was retired from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg,...

Oct 28, 2019

Stephen Lowe Martin, of Ripplemead, VA departed this life Monday morning, October 28, 2019, in the care of New River Valley Medical Center, Christiansburg, VA. Born in Giles County on August 18, 1962, he is a son of the Jimmy and Dolly Martin. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Randy Martin.

Left to cherish...

Oct 28, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Perdue age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019. Born November 1, 1927 to the late Perry and Florence Farewell, she was preceded in death by her husband William Perdue and son Donald Perdue. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Gentry (husband Michael); two sisters, Helen Kidd and Barbara Wheeler; two grandchildren, Christina McDowell...

Oct 25, 2019

Robert Lee Pruitt (Bob), 78, of Virginia Avenue in Pembroke, VA, departed this life Friday morning, October 25, 2019 in the care of Radford Health and Rehab Center. Born in Rocky Gap, VA on February 3, 1941 he was a son of the late Avery Horton and Lula Elizabeth Ashby Pruitt. He was a graduate of Rocky Gap High...

Oct 24, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Booth, Sr., of Pearisburg, VA departed this life Thursday morning, October 24, 2019, in the care of Heritage House in Blacksburg, VA. Born in Giles County on February 14, 1928, he as a son of the late George Guy and Gracie Craig Sarver Booth. He was a retired foreman at the Celanese Plant at Narrows, a veteran...

Oct 21, 2019

Shirley Kay Hale, 69, of Collins Road, Pembroke, VA, departed this life Monday morning, October 21, 2019 at her home. Born in Giles Co. on June 13, 1950 she was a daughter of the late Carl and Ollie Poston Mabe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E Hale, Jr, her daughter Karen Hale, her son...

Oct 11, 2019

JOURNELL, Michael Chapman

February 6, 1950 - October 11, 2019

Then the Lord said (to Moses) "The time has come for you to die" Deuteronomy 31:14.

Michael Chapman Journell ran into the arms of His savior early in the morning on Friday, October 11, 2019. He was the son of the late Marie...

Oct 8, 2019

Albert Wade Witt, 90 of Pearisburg VA went home to be with his lord and savior Tuesday, October 8. Wade was known and loved by many. A native of Bluefield, VA, and a long time resident of Princeton WV. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Witt, and sister Virginia McGlothlin. He is survived by his wife...

Oct 7, 2019

Mary Louise Stiff, 97, of Newport, departed this life Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born on Spruce Run at Newport, VA on December 5, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Efford Oren and Mary Myrtle Thompson Wysong. She was the oldest member of Newport-Mt Olivet United Methodist Church in Newport...

Oct 3, 2019

Ronald Dewitt Cupp, 75, formerly of Blacksburg, VA, departed this life Friday, October 3, 2019 at Lewis Gale Hospital-Pulaski after a short illness. Born May 25, 1944 he was the son of the late Harry and Catherine Barnett Cupp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Donald and Michael Cupp, and sister Judy...

Sep 30, 2019

Johnnie Edward Elmore "Bones", 64, of Oak Lane, Pulaski, VA, departed this life Monday morning, September 30, 2019 at his home in the care of his family and hospice. Born in Montgomery County on February 22, 1955 he was a son of Lincoln and the late Carmen Neice Elmore. He had been employed in the logging business. He was...

Sep 29, 2019

Vivian Surber Simmons, 85, of Cincinnati, Ohio and formerly of Giles County, departed this life Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents William Thomas and Bessie McNew Surber; her husband Ralph C Simmons,

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sheri Simmons of Pembroke.

Funeral services will...