Obituary Listing

Sep 4, 2025

Virginia Mae Bland Stafford, affectionately known as Jenny, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, in Roanoke, Virginia. Born on May 16, 1942, in Blacksburg, Virginia, Jenny was a beacon of light and joy to all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Jenny was...

Aug 30, 2025

Ardena "Marie" Smith Dancy, 88 formerly of Narrows, Virginia departed this life August 30, 2025 in the care of Heritage Hall-Rich Creek. She was born January 26, 1937.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Elmer Dancy; and son, David Dancy.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved family of...

Aug 28, 2025

Vera Sue Anderson Jones, a cherished matriarch, and a beacon of faith and love in her community, formerly of Pembroke, VA passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in the care of Heritage Hall-Rich Creek. Born on October 25, 1946, Vera's life was a testament to the power of unwavering dedication to family, work, and faith.

Vera's...

Aug 26, 2025

Alva Johnston Lucas, 100, of Blacksburg and formerly Newport, Virginia, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. Alva was born in Trigg, Virginia on February 21, 1925 to the late Shuler and Masel Johnston.

Alva was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Doak Lucas, and her three siblings. She will...

Aug 22, 2025

David Levi May, 58 of Pulaski, VA departed this life August 22, 2025 in the care of Good Samaritan Hospice House.  Born July 13, 1970 he was a son of the late Leslie and Edna Conley May.

Professionally, he was an assembler at Tetra.  In his spare time, he could be seen playing computer games or watching...

Aug 16, 2025

David Lee Woods, of Giles County VA and formerly of Spotsylvania County VA, affectionately, known by friends as Dave, David-L or Woodchuck passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 surrounded by his daughter and grandchildren.

David was born February 5, 1945 to William and Irene Woods in Eggleston, VA. Beginning at a young age he worked for...

Aug 15, 2025

James William Hale peacefully departed this life on August 15, 2025, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born on January 5, 1953, he was the cherished son of the late Robert Estil Hale Sr. and Mary Catherine Neice Hale.

James is survived by his three beloved daughters: Ashley Jemison and her husband Damien, Krista Hale...

Aug 6, 2025

Bernice "Tootie" Duff Riddle, 77 of Narrows Virginia., formerly of Portsmouth VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday August 6, 2025 at Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehab Center in Rich Creek, Va.

She was proceeded in death by her husband of 59 years Luther Thomas Riddle Sr. and her parents Truman and...

Jul 30, 2025

Tabitha Lynn Heinlein, affectionately known as Tabby to her family and friends departed this life Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at her home in Pembroke, Virginia.  Born in Pearisburg, Virginia on September 17,1967 she was a daughter of Jimmy Neice and the late Charlotte Stevers Neice.

Professionally, Tabby worked proudly in production at Wolverine.  She spent her days...

Jul 26, 2025

Nannie Belle Meredith McDaniel Via was born June 22, 1932 to James and Bessie Meredith in Smyth County, Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Louise, Ruby Mae, James, Frank, Clifford, and JD.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Billy Via on October 11, 2024.

Nannie, as many children of...

Jul 20, 2025

James(Jim) Franklin Cruise, age 73, passed away peacefully at his sister Nelva Coleman's home on July 20, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his family who loved him and cared for him during the duration of his illness and his treatment here in the New River Valley.

Jim, son of John and...

Jul 19, 2025

Luther Thomas Riddle Sr., 81 of Narrows Virginia. Passed away on Saturday July 19th in Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was preceded and death by his parents, Tom and Bea Riddle, sister Sheila Lilly and nephew Tommy Lilly.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Bernice "Tootie" Duff Riddle of Narrows...

Jul 17, 2025

Hunter Evan Williams, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and community advocate, passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 35 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on January 12, 1990, in Montgomery County, Virginia, Hunter was a beacon of hope and joy to all who knew him.

Hunter was the beloved son of Amy Jill Martin and...

Jul 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Alderman Buckland, of Narrows Virginia affectionately known as Pat, was a beacon of warmth and love to all who knew her. Born on June 24, 1950, in Christiansburg, VA, she brought joy and compassion into the world. Pat's journey on Earth came to a peaceful end on July 11, 2025, in Roanoke VA. Her legacy, imbued with...

Jul 10, 2025

Druscilla Williams Huffman affectionately known as Dickie, 85 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life July 10, 2025 in the care of Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery.  Born in Virginia on January 6, 1940 she was a daughter of the late Ed and Laura Wiliams.

Professionally, Dickie worked in Dining Service at Virginia Tech, often enjoying the serving and sharing...

Jul 9, 2025

Alvin Major Tawney, of Hillsville, Virginia; a devoted family man, returned to be with his Heavenly Father on July 9, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on January 16, 1955, in the heart of Virginia, Alvin's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and the love he had for his family and friends.

Alvin's journey...

Jul 9, 2025

It is with great sadness and sorrow that Ray Howell of Newport, VA departed this life in the early hours of July 9, 2025 to go to his heavenly father at the age of 83 after fighting a 6-month battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born on June 4, 1942 in Hensley, WV. Ray left Hensley,...

Jul 4, 2025

Harold Lloyd Vaught, a cherished patriarch, community pillar, and decorated war veteran, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Ripplemead, Virginia, at the venerable age of 93. Born on September 21, 1931, in Goodwins Ferry, Harold's life journey was one marked by dedication and an unwavering spirit of enterprise.

Harold's formative years in Goodwins Ferry instilled...

Jun 30, 2025

Janice Nancy Rice Thompson, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the care of love of her family on June 30, 2025, at the age of 74, in Greenville, TN. Born on November 30, 1950, in Pearisburg, VA, Janice's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, family, and faith.

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Jun 28, 2025

Darrell Wayne Cumbee, 52 of State Farm, Va departed this life June 28, 2025.  Born in Virginia on August 7,1971 he was a son of Juanita Bailey Cumbee and the late Walter Cumbee.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother; brothers, James Cumbee, Walter Dwayne Cumbee; half-brother, Joe Bailey; and several aunts.

A graveside...