Barbara Ann Journell
Jun 12, 2025
Barbara Ann Wheeler Journell, peacefully passed away On June 12, 2025 at her home in Christiansburg, Virginia at the age of 88. Born on February 28, 1937, in Floyd County, Georgia, she was a daughter to the late Newton Pennington Sr. and Mabel White Wheeler.
Barbara's journey led her to build a beautiful family, including her devoted...
Frankie Ramos Vaughn
Jun 11, 2025
Frances "Frankie" Ramos Vaughn, formerly of Blankenship Mountain in Narrows, Virginia, was surrounded by her family as she ran into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 11, 2025, to forever shout on the streets of Glory. Â Born on May 13, 1944, in the humble community of Giatto, West Virginia, she was a daughter of...
Linda Gail Shaver
Jun 6, 2025
Linda Gail Shaver, aged 66, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Pembroke, Virginia. Born on July 11, 1958, in Pulaski County, Virginia, Linda was a cherished daughter, beloved wife, loving mother, and dear sister. Her gentle spirit and kind heart touched everyone she met, and her memory will be treasured forever.
Linda's life was a...
Trina Gail Williams
Jun 4, 2025
Trina Gail Williams, formerly of Mountain Lake, VA a cherished sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia, at the age of 58. Born on September 12, 1966, in Giles County, Virginia, Trina was a beacon of joy and kindness to all who knew her. Her love for life and her unwavering spirit...
Rebecca Wilburn
Jun 4, 2025
"Heaven and yourself had part in this fair maid; now heaven hath all, And all the better is it for the maid: Your part in her you could not keep from death, But heaven keeps his part in eternal life" -William Shakespeare
Rebecca S Wilburn passed from death to eternal life Wednesday, June 4, 2025 having confessed...
Betty Williams Cumbee
Jun 4, 2025
Betty Lee Williams Cumbee, formerly of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at Heritage Hall Rich Creek. Born on February 7, 1940, in Giles County, Virginia, Betty's life was a tapestry woven with love, family, and the simple joys that create a life well-lived.
Betty's early years laid the foundation for a life characterized by...
Michael Lee Gibson
Jun 4, 2025
Michael Lee Gibson, 65 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life June 4, 2025 in his home with his loving wife by his side. Â Born September 18, 1959 he was a son of the late Warren and Beulah Martin Gibson.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shuler Martin and Irene Gillispie...
David Alan Kerr
Jun 1, 2025
David Alan Kerr, a beloved father, companion, brother, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 70, in Pearisburg, Virginia, where he was born on May 6, 1955. His life was marked by kindness, dedication, and a deep appreciation for life's simple joys.
David was a son of Appalachia, raised with a reverence...
Vickie Bailey Snider
May 31, 2025
Vickie Lynn Bailey Snider, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Ripplemead, Virginia. Born on August 3, 1954, in Pearisburg, Virginia, Vickie's life was one of devotion to her family, her work, and her faith, leaving a...
Dr. Samuel Boyce Thomason
May 25, 2025
On Sunday, May 25, 2025 Samuel Boyce Thomason passed away quietly at his favorite place on earth, his home in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with his wife, Jo, and his daughter, Mandy, by his side.
He leaves behind many loved ones and lifelong friends: His wife of 27 years Kathy Jo Thomason (Beasley), his daughter Mandy (Samantha)...
Emily Blankenship
May 25, 2025
Emily Grey Millirons Blankenship, a cherished pillar of her community and a beacon of joy to her family, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, surrounded by family, in Christiansburg, Virginia. Emily was born in the rolling hills of Virginia on February 14, 1943. Her journey began as the beloved daughter of Muncy Millirons and Nina Shrader. Her childhood...
Betty Jo Davidson Kelly
May 22, 2025
Betty Jo Davidson Kelly, a cherished matriarch and beacon of faith, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 88 in Radford, VA. Born on February 17, 1937, in Caples, West Virginia, Betty's life was marked by unwavering devotion to her family, her work, and her spiritual community.
Betty's early years in Bluefield, Virginia...
Mary Jane Austin
May 22, 2025
Mary Jane Collins Austin, aged 70, of Dublin, Virginia passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Pulaski, Virginia, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 6, 1955, in West Virginia, Mary Jane was a beacon of light and joy to all who knew her. Her life was a testament to the love and care she...
Frank "Bugs" Kellison
May 19, 2025
Frank "Bugs" Markwood Kellison Jr., a cherished family man, respected veteran, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, in Roanoke, VA, at the venerable age of 86. Born on June 2, 1938, in Bath County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Frank Kellison and Dema Wilburn Kellison.
Frank's life was marked...
Janice Smith Kinder
May 18, 2025
Janice Deloris Smith Kinder, of Pearisburg, Virginia a beacon of warmth and kindness, departed this life peacefully resting in her faith and love for her Savior Jesus Christ on May 18, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on March 17, 1943, in Kelsa Virginia, Janice's life was a tapestry of love, family, and cherished memories. She was a...
Donna Lucas Keffer
May 17, 2025
Donna Melissa Lucas Keffer, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at her home in Staffordsville, VA. Born on August 10, 1972, in Princeton, WV, Donna's life was a testament to love, family, and the joy found in the simple pleasures of life.
Donna was the beloved spouse of...
Earl Dwight Lovell
May 16, 2025
Earl Dwight Lovell, 76 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life May 16, 2025 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Â Born in Virginia on June 10, 1948, he was a son of Earl Milton Lovell and Evelyn Simms.
Earl loved doing his big gardens, he was known as the garden man! Â He did construction for many years. Â Earl served...
James "Mack" Matthew Carbaugh
May 12, 2025
James Matthew "Mack" Carbaugh, 79 of Eggleston, VA passed away peacefully May 12, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born on November 8, 1945, to the late Fred William Carbaugh and Pauline Vaught Carbaugh, Mack's life was a dedication to hard work, family and community.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Rebecca Price Martin
May 8, 2025
Rebecca Jean Price Martin, affectionately known as Becky to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on May 8, 2025, at Pulaski Health and Rehab. Born on October 12, 1947, in Pearisburg, VA, she was a beacon of love and kindness, touching the lives of all who knew her.
Becky's early years...
Larry Keith Vaught
May 7, 2025
Larry Keith Vaught, aged 81, of the Spruce Run Community in Newport passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born on July 24, 1943, in Virginia, he was a man of unwavering spirit and joy, who lived his life with a zest that was contagious to all who knew him.
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