Jim Glenn Heath
Nov 2, 2018
In loving memory of Jim Glenn Heath, 72, of Blacksburg who died peacefully at his home November 2, 2018 with his beloved family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jim never met a stranger, he will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his mother Vera Mitchell, father William S Buchanan,...
William Brickhouse Acra, Sr.
Nov 1, 2018
William Brickhouse Acra, Sr., 78, of Blacksburg, VA departed this life Thursday, November 1, 2018 at home in the loving care of family. Born in Portsmouth, VA on May 29, 1940, he was a son of the late Thomas Hawkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Norma Stephenson Acra. He was a veteran of the US Marine Reserves, a retired sheet metal...
Jason Robert Cahill
Oct 31, 2018
Jason Robert Cahill, 34, of Lynwood Ave., Pearisburg, VA departed this life Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. He was born on October 3, 1984 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Jason was employed with Wal-Mart in Pearisburg where his quick smile and friendly manner gained him many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents...
Sarah Jane Dennis-Mitchem
Oct 31, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Sarah Jane Dennis-Mitchem of Pembroke, Virginia announces her passing at her home on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the age of 70. Sarah lived her life serving her family as a homemaker and enjoyed raising chickens. Many of the residents of Doe Creek Road ate fresh chicken eggs for many...
Alma Smith Hutchinson
Oct 25, 2018
Alma Smith Hutchinson, 89 of Pearisburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday morning, October 25, 2018 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. Alma was born in Pembroke , Virginia on September 5, 1929 to the late Roscoe Smith and Virginia Hill. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Pearisburg, VA for many years...
Darrell Dewaine Payne
Oct 24, 2018
DARRELL DEWAINE PAYNE "Paw" of Dublin,VA: On October 24, 2018 Darrell went to his Heavenly Home receiving his Divine Healing while surrounded by his family and friends. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him during his final struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Darrell was born in Jolo, WV on October 31, 1950...
Memphus Jarvis Kast
Oct 23, 2018
Memphus Jarvis Kast, 67, of Clendennin Road, Narrows, VA, departed this life Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in the care of Carilion New River Medical Center at Radford after a battle with cancer. Born on July 9, 1951 he was a son of the late Clarence Joseph and Alice Louise Lafon Kast. He attended Bethel Chapel Church in Clendennin, served...
Phillip Lee Cady
Oct 20, 2018
Phillip Lee Cady, June 9, 1957-October 20, 2018 of Albert Meredith Lane, Newport, lost his 2-year battle with cancer which he fought until the end with courage, determination, and humor.
Phil is predeceased by his Father, David C. Cady, infant sister, Nona Jean Cady, maternal grandparents Ivan and Mary Brown and paternal grandparents Leonard and Alma Cady...
Melissa Joe Vanhoozier
Oct 20, 2018
Melissa Joe VanHoozier, 56, of Virginia Ave., Newport, departed this life Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2018, in the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long and hard-fought battle with MS. Born in Giles County on January 18, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Claude McKinley "Jack" and Mary Cumbee Dowdy. She was a 1980 graduate...
Lois Garrett Turner
Oct 18, 2018
Lois Garrett Turner, 93, of Montgomery St., Pearisburg, VA departed this life Thursday, October 18, 2018 in the care of Heritage Hall in Rich Creek. Born in Rockbridge County, VA on October 25, 1924 she was a daughter of the late Garmon Lee and Velma Carter Garrett. She attended Bethel Chapel in Clendennin and for many years was the...
Mary Caroline James
Oct 17, 2018
Mary Caroline James "Sissie", 52, of Goldbond, VA, departed this life Wednesday evening, October 17, 2018, at her home in the care of her family and hospice. Born in Giles County on June 7, 1966, she was a daughter of Patsy Lucas Thompson of Goldbond and the late Joseph Hayes. She was a member of The Olean Church of...
Retha Cornelia Hoston
Oct 16, 2018
Retha Cornelia Hoston "Boobie", 83, of Sam Robinson Apartments, Pembroke, departed this life Tuesday morning, October 16, 2018 in the care of Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA. Born in Pembroke on December 5, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Kemper and Mable Chapman. She attended Open Door Ministries services near her home. She was preceded in...
May Lavon Kast
Oct 13, 2018
May Lavon Kast, 88, of Ripplemead, departed this life Saturday morning, October 13, 2018 at Bluefield Community Hospital in Bluefield, WV. Born in War, WV on February 5, 1930 she was a daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Markum Carter. A beloved mother, grandmother, wife and homemaker, she was preceded in death by her paremts, her husband Luther...
Jason Albert Neice
Oct 8, 2018
Jason Albert Neice, 36, of Ripplemead and Fairlawn departed this life Monday morning, October 8, 2018, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on June 22, 1982, was a graduate of Giles High School 2000, attended New River Community College and Radford University, was employed in NG at RAAP, and was brought...
Stephanie Ann Smith
Oct 7, 2018
Stephanie Ann Smith, 45, of Cumberland Gap Road, Newport, VA departed this life Sunday afternoon, October 7, 2018 in the care of Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. She was born in Radford, VA on September 20, 1973; was a 1991 graduate of Craig Co. High School, a member of Level Green Christian Church, and was an award winning...
Eric Allen Carter
Oct 3, 2018
Eric Allen Carter, 39, of Witt Road, Pearisburg, VA, departed this life Wednesday morning, October 3, 2018 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. He was born in Montgomery County on October 27, 1978, Eric was a 1999 graduate of Giles High School, a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Rpplemead, was a loving and caring person who never...
Emmett Russell Holdren
Sep 28, 2018
Emmett Russell Holdren, 83, of Croft Road, Pembroke, VA departed this life Friday evening, September 28, 2018 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Giles County on May 14, 1935, he was a son of the late Benjamin Harrison Holdren and China Rose Davis Holdren. He was a veteran of the U S Army and retired from...
Otis Zane Lafon
Sep 27, 2018
Otis Zane Lafon, 82, of Guinea Mt. Road, Pearisburg, departed this life Thursday evening, September 27, 2018 in the care of Heritage Hall Rich Creek in Rich Creek, VA. Born in Giles County on January 30, 1936 he was a son of the late Baynard L. and Dolly Sadler Lafon of Guinea Mt. He was a member of the...
Kenneth Franklin Curley
Sep 27, 2018
"Lay down beside me, love me and hide me, kiss all the hurting of this world away" Kenneth Franklin (Frank) Curley, 59, lay down for the final time at his home in Ripplemead, Thursday, September 27, 2018 surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born April 7, 1959 in Welch, WV to Kenneth and the late Helen Curley,...
Madeline Jean Moles
Sep 22, 2018
Madeline Jean (Alvis) Moles died Saturday September 22, 2018 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Radford, VA; she was 95 years old. Born in Giles County, VA on December 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Eulalia (Powell) Alvis of Narrows, VA. She was a graduate of Narrows High School. She was married to...
