Melvin Ray Smith
Apr 3, 2013
In loving memory of Melvin Ray Smith, 86 of Newport born on July 21, 1926 and departed this life on April 3, 2013 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. He was the son of the late Hampton French and Roberta Williams Smith. Melvin was a professionally self employed trucker but was happiest in car No. 10 at New River...
Lindsey Miller Stevers
Mar 28, 2013
Lindsey Miller Stevers, 86, of Pearisburg, departed this life Thursday morning, March 28, 2013 in the care of Heritage Hall and hospice in Blacksburg. Born in Pembroke on March 29, 1927 he was a son of the late Samuel Nathan and Hila Birdia Merrix Stevers. For over forty years Lindsey worked for Local 75, International Association of Bridge Structural...
Charles Michael Watson
Mar 27, 2013
The Rev. Charles Michael Watson, 53, of Eggleston departed this life Wednesday morning, March 27, 2013 at his home. Born on May 29, 1959 in Madisonville, Tennessee he was a son of the late George Ray and Gernetta Winters Watson. He was currently the pastor of the Eggleston Charge of the United Methodist Church, Holston Conference, and had previously...
Gary Ronald Reed
Mar 14, 2013
Gary Ronald Reed, 68, of Pembroke departed this life Thursday morning, March 14, 2013 in the care of Heritage Hall Health Care in Blackstone, VA. Born in Goldbond, VA on July 1, 1944, he was a son of the late Paul Sr. and Angela Wimmer Reed. He was a 1962 graduate of Giles High School, was retired from Celanese...
Andrew Wayne Martin
Mar 14, 2013
Andrew Wayne Martin newborn son of David and Carmanity Maxey Martin of Pearisburg died at birth Thursday March 14, 2013 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. "The Little Angel" is survived by his Mommie and Daddy; his big brother Aiden Riley Martin; his maternal grandparents Dottie and Gary Maxey; his maternal great-grandparents Dorothy Lilly, Peggy and Harold Maxey;...
Judith Ann Tatar
Mar 13, 2013
Judith Ann Tatar, 71, of Wolf St., Narrows, departed this life Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 24, 1941 she was a daughter of the late Lewis J. and Margaret Stellan Legters.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children Leslie Buffo of Plainfield,...
Gerald Francis Downey
Mar 11, 2013
Gerald (Jerry) Francis Downey age 82, passed away March 11, 2013 in Pearisburg Virginia at the home of his daughter, with the devoted aide of Good Samaritan Hospice.
Jerry was born May 5, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul Francis Downey & Bridget Mary Downey (Ryan) from Tipperary, Ireland. One of two brothers, his brother John Downey,...
Ella Mae Day
Mar 4, 2013
Ella Mae Day, 72, of Ripplemead, departed this life Monday evening March 4, 2013 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born in West Virginia on September 30, 1940 she was a daughter of the late Charles Taylor and Annie Kate Lucas Manning. She was a 1958 Graduate of Pembroke High School and had been employed at Hubble Lighting...
Phyllis Ann Simpkins
Mar 2, 2013
Phyllis Ann Simpkins, 74, of Pearisburg, departed this life Saturday morning, March 2, 2013 in the care of Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek. Born in Pearisburg on February 1, 1939 she was a daughter of the late Clyde William and Laura Katherine Tickle Tabor. She was also preceded in death by her son Gregory Little and her husband...
Emmitt Rose Rucker, Jr.
Feb 28, 2013
Emmitt Rose Rucker, Jr. 67, of Pembroke, and lately of Heritage Hall, Blacksburg, departed this life Thursday evening, February 28, 2013 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Born in Greenbrier, WV on June 27, 1945, he was a son of the late Arthena Gibson Shue and Emmitt Rose Rucker, Sr., and step-son of the late Allie Shue, Sr. For...
Loretta Lee Farewell
Feb 27, 2013
Loretta Lee Farewell, 79 of Las Cruces, New Mexico, departed this life on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at her home. Born in The Green Valley section of Eggleston, Virginia on February 14, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John Robert and Elsie Mae Deck Burton. She was a 1953 graduate of Pearisburg High School and a beloved...
Shirley Ann Shultz
Feb 27, 2013
Shirley Ann Shultz, 67, of Peck St. Pembroke, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2013 at Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Giles County on February 16, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Mary Grace Robertson and Hoge Cumbee. She was retired from VPI in the Housekeeping Dept. and had attended Mt View United Methodist...
Randolph Lee Viars
Feb 27, 2013
Randolph Lee "Randy" Viars, 58, of Pearisburg, departed this life Wednesday evening, February 27, 2013 at Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Roanoke, VA on July 5, 1954 he was preceded in death by his parents Wanda Rock and Juliuis Viars and a sister, Anita Lucas (Ed).
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters Naketta...
Ellen Coleman
Feb 27, 2013
Ellen Coleman, 65, passed away on February 27, 2013 in her home at Second Star Farm on Sinking Creek in Craig County, Virginia. Ellen was born on June 11, 1947 in Woburn, MA to Ruth and James Coleman, Sr. The eldest of four, Ellen attended St. Charles School and St. Charles Catholic Church in Woburn, MA. In 1972, she...
Nathanial Reed Janey
Feb 24, 2013
Nathanial Reed Janey, 31, of Blacksburg, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at his apartment home. He was born on October 26, 1981 in Great Falls, Montana. He was a graduate of Blacksburg High School, Class of 2000. Nathan was an avid fan of the VT football Hokies and enjoyed watching their games and collecting...
Virginia Ann Cruise
Feb 22, 2013
Virginia Ann Cruise, 81, of Lucas Road, Newport, departed this life Friday morning, February 22, 2013 at her home in the care of her granddaughter Amber and Good Samaritan Hospice. Born in Pearisburg on January 16, 1932 she was a daughter of Dessie Hollins Whittaker of Rich Creek and the late Joe Lee Whittaker. She was preceded in death...
Ilene Perdue Harrison
Feb 21, 2013
Ilene Perdue Harrison, 89, of Harrison Lane, Pearisburg, departed this life for her heavenly home Thursday evening, February 21, 2013 in the loving care of her family and Good Samaritan Hospice. Born in Niday, Bland Co, VA on January 22, 1924, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Glenna G. Blankenship Perdue. She was a devoted...
Garry Gene Martin
Feb 15, 2013
Garry Gene Martin, 74, of Ripplemead, departed this life Friday afternoon, February 15, 2013 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ripplemead on February 25, 1938, he was a son of the late E. Howard and Alva Douthat Martin. Garry was a devoted Christian, a member of Riverview Baptist Church for...
Margaret Rose Davis
Feb 11, 2013
Margaret Rose Davis, 83, of Narrows passed away at her home on February 11, 2013.
She leaves to cherish her memory her "three boys", sons Richard W. Wood (Dawn) of Salem and Michael J. Davis of Narrows, and grandson Jason A Wood (Sara); brother James A Wood (Barbara); and a special friend Tammy Spicer.
Memorial...
Eva Estelle Saunders
Feb 10, 2013
Eva Estelle Saunders, 87, of Craig County and lately of Richfield in Salem, departed this life Sunday morning, February 10, 2013 at Richfield. Born in Craig County on October 14, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Robert Marion and Hallie Huffman Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Darnell Saunders, her sons Rev....
