Obituaries
Doris Phoenix Stanger
Feb 11, 2026
**Obituary for Doris P. Stanger**
Doris P. Stanger, aged 72, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at her home on February 11, 2026. Doris retired from Poly Scientific.
Doris was cherished for her unwavering love and commitment to her family. She shared quite a ride in marriage with her husband, Glenn, for over 53 years. Together, they created a life filled with cherished...
Lena Gaye Duncan
Feb 11, 2026
Lena Gaye Hollandsworth Duncan, 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 11th , 2026. She was born on September 13th , 1928, the 3rd child of Burman Theodore Hollandsworth and Ocie Phillips Hollandsworth. She grew up on the family farm in Indian Valley, Floyd County. She learned the lesson of being responsible for others at a very young age. Her parents...
Barbara Larson Caldwell
Nov 28, 2025
Barbara Larson Caldwell, 77, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA with family holding her hands. Barbara was born on October 5, 1948 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Arvid E. and Phyllis G. Larson.
Barbara grew up in Goshen, Connecticut and was as a graduate of Wamogo Regional High School. She received...
Robert Brooks 'Bob' George
Feb 12, 2026
Robert Brooks ‘Bob’ George, 70 of Christiansburg, passed away February 12, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Brooks and Sarah Geneva Miller George; and sister, Carolyn Sue George Martin.
Bob is survived by his wife, Kathy Lee Price George; son, Joshua Allen George (Olivia) of Carrsville, VA; grandsons, Daulton Brooks George of Norfolk, Connor Holden George and...
Barbara Palmer McKenzie
Feb 10, 2026
Barbara Jean Palmer McKenzie, age 77, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was born on Wednesday, September 8, 1948. She was the beloved daughter of the late Odell William Palmer, Sr. and Pauline West Palmer.
Barbara was united in holy matrimony to Freddie “Fred” Andrew McKenzie on Saturday, August 5, 1972. Their union was one of love and devotion until his passing on Sunday,...
Donald E. Phillips
Feb 2, 2026
Donald E. Phillips, a beloved member of the Christiansburg community, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on February 25, 1935, in Radford, Virginia, Don lived a life filled with hard work, dedication, and warmth that touched everyone he encountered.
For four decades, Don dedicated his career to Lynchburg Foundry, where his strong work ethic...
Patrick R. Haggerty
Feb 1, 2026
Patrick Robert Haggerty was born on August 12, 1946, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, just nine months after his father returned from World War II.
He graduated from Salmon Idaho High School, where his first job was at a local sawmill. During this time, he married Ruth Smith and welcomed his two daughters, Joi Olund and Jeri Mai (Chris Mai).
On a friend's...
Ronald Lynn Link
Jan 29, 2026
Ronald Lynn “JR” Link, 61, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2026, with his wife, son, and daughter by his side.
Born on November 19, 1964, in Riner, Virginia, JR was the son of Dorothy Smith and the late Larry Jackson Link. He was raised in a close-knit family and graduated from Auburn High School...
Barbara Ellen Light
Jan 28, 2026
Barbara E Light, 60, of Salem passed away on January 28, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy & Melva Sutphin; brother, Jeff Sutphin.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Crystal Killinger; granddaughter, Lindsey Killinger; sisters, Brenda White (Roger Brokofsky) and Tammy Wade (Darryl Wade); sister-in-law, Lisa Sutphin; special friends, Lawrence Witt and Ray Bowles; and several nieces and...
Michael Lee Merrix
Jan 24, 2026
Michael Lee Merrix, 67, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at his home on January 24, 2026. Mike was born June 20, 1958, in Pearisburg to the late Emory S. Merrix and Adeline Morehead Merrix.
Most of Mike’s younger years were spent in Pearisburg and later moved to Pulaski County where he shared the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and...
Lucy Alene Linkous Helms
Jan 24, 2026
Lucy Alene Linkous Helms, age 83, of Christiansburg Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026. Alene was born on February 23, 1942, in Christiansburg VA and raised in Merrimac, VA. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Hilda Winston Linkous, her grandmother, Sally Ann Linkous Goad, as well as many aunts, uncles and...
Patricia Diane Huff
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Huff, dear wife of James (Jim) Huff died on 1-24-2026 at the Memory Care Unit of Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, Virginia. Pat is survived by her husband of 46 years and her children: Amanda Goins and husband, Brandon, Major James Benjamin Huff (Ben) and Jonathan and wife, Maellen Huff. Pat is also survived by her grandchildren, Morgan...
Wanda Lea Cox Hollandsworth
Jan 21, 2026
Wanda Lea Hollandsworth, a beloved member of the Christiansburg community, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on October 25, 1938, in Indian Valley, Virginia, Wanda's warm spirit and nurturing presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
Wanda dedicated 25 years of her life to Hubble Lighting before she retired, leaving behind a...
Joseph Wayne Quesenberry
Jan 21, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Quesenberry, born September 7, 1951, passed peacefully on January 21, 2026 at 5:25 in the evening. A perfect palindrome for a perfect husband, dad, and papa.
He was preceded in death by his parents Burley and Emma (McPeak) Quesenberry. As well as his wife’s parents Theron and Agnes Phillips. In addition to a special sister-in-law Patsy Phillips and family...
Iris J. Hunter
Jan 19, 2026
*** Please note that this service has ben postponed until Wednesday ***
Iris J. Hunter, 82 of Dublin, passed away January 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy ‘Slim’ and Bessie Woolwine; sisters, Reba A. Woolwine, Barbara W. Adkins, Frances Thompson and husband John; brothers, Wilbert F. Woolwine, Sydney Woolwine and wife Scottie; and daughter-in-law, Julie Hunter.
Iris...
Sarah Elizabeth Akers
Jan 19, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Corell Akers passed away January 19, 2026, peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Rosa Corell; sister, Sylvia Hill; brother, George Corell; son, Jonathan Akers; and son-in-law, William Kinder.
Sarah is survived by her husband, James Akers; daughter, Anne Kinder; grandchild, Brittany Syx (Ricky); great-grandchildren, Jazmine,...
Mary Ellen Wood
Jan 17, 2026
Mary Ellen Wood, 80, of Elliston, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was a longtime nurse at Richfield Nursing Home.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Emory Dale Nutter and Virginia Melton; husband, Gene Andy Wood; her daughter, Mary Anissa Odham; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Aurthur Wood, Haden Blankenship, Mattie McGuyer, and...
Martha T. Akers
Jan 15, 2026
Martha Akers, affectionately known by her family as “Red,” of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Trump and Mary Trump, both of Christiansburg, VA.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael Akers; her sons, Mickey Akers and Mark Akers; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Akers; and her beloved grandchildren,...
LCpl Dalton Wyatt Young
Jan 15, 2026
LCpl. Dalton Wyatt Young, 21, of Christiansburg VA left our lives way too soon. Loved ones who will forever remember him and cherish his memory are his parents, Ottie and Marti Young; brother, Dakota Young; brother and sister-in-law, Ryan and Kelli Combs; sister, Starr Young (Cam Sutphin). Known as ‘Uncle D’ to nephews, Maxton and Stetson Combs; niece, Jovie Combs....
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