Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Kendall Funeral Home
Mark William Deitz
Feb 12, 2019
Mark William Deitz, 58, of Narrows, VA, departed this life Tuesday morning, February 12, 2019 at his home. Born in Albany, NY on June 2, 1960, he was a son of the late Ivan Alfred and Roseanne Nancy Martin Deitz. He was a veteran of the US Navy (SEALS) and had been employed as a caregiver.
He...
Debra Lejean Reed Manning
Feb 9, 2019
Debra Reed Manning, 59, formerly of Mill Road, Pembroke,VA, departed this life suddenly Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Buena Vista, Virginia.
Born in Giles County on June 21, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Luther Hoover Reed Sr. and Audrey Carter Reed. She was proud to be married to Rickie Allen Manning, her sweetheart for...
Sharon Jay Simpson
Feb 5, 2019
> Sharon Jay Simpson, 75, passed away on February 5, 2019 in the home she and her loving husband, Jerry built together in Back Valley, WV (aka Hippie Holler). She is survived by Jerry, daughters Maggie and Molly, son-in-law Patrice Abivin, grandson Ames Abivin, and granddaughter Shay Isabella Sarmiento. In addition to family members she leaves behind many friends,...
Phyllis Jane Gautier
Feb 5, 2019
Phyllis Jane Collins Gautier, 69, of Roanoke and formerly of Giles County, departed this life Tuesday morning February 5, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born in Pearisburg on March 3, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Henderson and Janice Williams Collins of Pembroke. She had been employed in food service at Radford...
Penny Jane Akers
Feb 3, 2019
Penny Jane Akers, 45, of Christiansburg, departed this life Sunday, February 3, 2019, in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. She was born March 22, 1973, Melvin Golden and Nora Jean Lane Golden in Maryland.
She was preceded in death by both parents. Survivors include her loving husband, Jeffery Allan Akers of 30...
Michael Anthony Webb
Feb 2, 2019
Michael Anthony Webb "Punkin", 45, of Douglas St., Dublin, VA, departed this life Saturday morning, February 2, 2019 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Born in Pulaski on April 30, 1973, he was the son of the late Fred Richard Webb and Elsie Mae Hines. He had been employed for several years in the...
Dreama Ann Dressler
Feb 2, 2019
Dreama Ann Frye Dressler, 64, of Ripplemead, departed this life suddenly Saturday Morning, February 2, 2019 at her home. Born in Giles County on August 22,1954, she was a daughter of the late Reedy Marion Frye Sr. and Mildred Irene Kast Frye. She had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Nursing Homes. She was preceded in death...
Alvin Leon Lucas
Jan 30, 2019
Alvin Leon Lucas, 67, of Branch Road, Big Stony Creek, Ripplemead, VA departed this life Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019 in the care of Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Born in Pearisburg on October 6, 1951 he was a son of the late Charles William and Lettie Mae Price Lucas. He was a 1970 Giles High School graduate...
Alvin Wayne Trivette
Jan 30, 2019
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
Alvin Wayne Trivette, age 68, of Narrows,Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was born April 6, 1950, to...
Dorothy Louise Groves
Jan 29, 2019
Dorothy Louise Groves, 88, of Pearisburg, departed this life Tuesday morning, January 29, 2019 in the care of Heritage Hall Rich Creek. Born in Giles County on June 10, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Omer F and Reba Dell Collins Shepherd. She was retired from Food Service at Virginia Tech and expressed her faith as a...
Charles Allen Trivett
Jan 28, 2019
Charles Allen Trivett, 73, of Peterstown, WV, departed this life Monday morning January 28, 2019 at his home on Indian Mills Road. Born on July 24, 1945, he was a son of the late Roby and Edith Mae Thomas Trivett. He was proud to be a U S Army VietNam Combat Veteran; was a great sportsman, enjoyed fishing and...
Barbara Ann Crain
Jan 25, 2019
Barbara Ann Crain, 85, of Pembroke, departed this life Friday evening, January 25, 2019 in the care of Heritage Hall in Blacksburg. Born in the Hollins area of Botetourt County on July 9, 1933, she was a daughter of the late John and Lilly Ellen Reedy Christian. She had been employed in food service and production work at RAAP...
Frances Evelyn Collins
Jan 24, 2019
Frances Evelyn Collins, 63, of Collins Road, Pembroke, departed this life Thursday evening, January 24, 2019 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Born in Giles County on May 15, 1955 she was a daughter of the late Matthew, Sr. and Bertie St Clair Dalton. She had been employed in housekeeping at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. She was preceded...
Michael Heyward Drawdy
Jan 22, 2019
Michael Heyward Drawdy, 61, of Pembroke, departed this life Tuesday morning, January 22, 2019 while at his work in Narrows. Born in Charleston, SC on October 3, 1957 he was a son of Sylvia Drawdy and the late Willy H Drawdy. He was a graduate of Clemson University with a major in parks and recreation management, having been employed...
Frank Gale Blevins
Jan 17, 2019
Funeral services for Frank Gale Blevins, 75, of Ripplemead, VA will be conducted, Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm in The Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St. Pembroke, VA. Burial will follow in the Snider Family Cemetery on Olean Road, Goldbond, VA The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the services.. Online condolences...
Graham Lee Blevins
Jan 13, 2019
"Mickey" Graham Lee Blevins, 79, of Ingram Village, Pearisburg, departed this life Sunday morning, January 13, 2019, at his home in the care of his family and hospice. Born in Giles County on November 6, 1939, he was a son of the late Harry Lee and Gladys Morris Blevins of Ripplemead. He was a 1957 graduate of Pearisburg High...
Martin P Farrier "Mart" Iv
Dec 29, 2018
"Mart", Martin P Farrier, IV, of Clover Hollow Road, Newport, departed this life Saturday evening, December 29, 2018 at Heritage Hall Rich Creek Rehab Facility. Born in Blacksburg on May 22, 1977, he was a son of Martin P Farrier, III and the late Sally Allen Farrier. He was a graduate of Giles High School, a farmer by trade...
William (Bill) Ira Copeland
Dec 26, 2018
William Ira Copeland "Bill", 85, of Pearisburg, departed this life Wednesday evening, December 26, 2018 at his home in the care of his devoted family and hospice. Born at Rock Camp, WV on April 5, 1933, he was a son of the late Albert L Sr. and Leona Thompson Copeland. He had been employed for 33 years as a...
Donald Wayne Lane
Dec 22, 2018
Donald Wayne Lane, 69, of Cascade Drive, Pembroke, departed this life Saturday morning, December 22, 2018 in the care of Heritage Hall Blacksburg and his family. Born in Pulaski on October 10, 1949, he was a son of the late Luther Samual and Eleanor Marie Smith Lane. Donald was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in death by...
Jessica Lee Loux
Dec 21, 2018
Jessica Lee Loux, 26, of Pembroke died Friday, December 21, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near her home. She was born in Richmond, VA on September 28, 1992, and was employed with Wells Fargo as a phone banker.
She is survived by her mother Robyn Pagano Winter of Fredericksburg, VA; her father Robert Winter...
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