Obituaries
Lillie Mae Howard
Nov 9, 2025
Lillie Mae Howard, 85, of Elliston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of unwavering faith, she has now achieved her greatest desire, to be joyously reunited with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born on May 22, 1940, in Copper Hill, Virginia, to Jake and Clytie (Ora) Hurst, Lillie was a dedicated...
Bobby William Roop
Nov 24, 2025
Bobby William Roop ‘Pawpaw”, 92 of Christiansburg, passed away November 24, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1933 to the late C. F. Roop and Willie Farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 9 siblings; wife, Bernice Roop; son, Wilbur Roop; and daughter, Barbara Freeman.
Bobby is survived by his sons, Tommy Roop, Parker Roop; daughters,...
Arthur Edward Mason
Nov 24, 2025
Ed Mason, age 74, of Pilot, VA passed away on November 24, 2025.
Born in Pulaski, VA, he was the son of the late Phyllis O Dalton and Robert E Dalton of Draper, VA.
He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott Mason of Pulaski, VA and Kevin and Cindy Mason of Riner, VA and two sisters, Patricia Nelson of...
Cecil Ray Roop
Nov 22, 2025
Cecil Ray Roop, 67, born on November 13, 1958, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Thomas and Diania Mills, his parents Phillip and Audrey Roop, brothers Arlin, Billy, and Donnie Roop, sister Dale Turley and his daughter Diane Slusher.
Cecil is survived by his sons Josh Roop and Cecil...
Billy Lawrence Martin
Nov 26, 2025
Billy Lawrence Martin, 86 of Radford, passed away to be with his Lord on November 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Beulah Martin; sister, Shirley M. Shaver; and brother, Bobby A. Martin
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy G. Martin; son, Michell L. Martin; grandsons, Jacob M. Martin (Hailey), Matthew L. Martin (Savannah); great-grandsons,...
Diane Elizabeth Black
Nov 16, 2025
Diane Elizabeth Black, 71, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1954 to the late William George and Mary Louise Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Lee Glenmore.
Diane is survived by her daughters, Natasha Black and Sharita Black; grandchildren, Sasha Black, Mykea Black, Shurman Black, Deja...
Neta Fay Byerly
Nov 21, 2025
Neta Linkous Byerly, age 69, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away on, November 21 2025, after suffering an unexpected heart attack. Neta will always be remembered as a loving wife of 44 years, mother, and grandmother. The family's beautiful farm on Sowers Rd. is evidence of her passions. She and her husband have meticulously cared for their property and home where...
Andrew Johnston Porter
Nov 17, 2025
Andrew Johnston Porter, age 80 of Christiansburg passed away on November 17, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Porter; brother, “Butch”.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Donna (Richard), John (Hollie), Brian (Kate), and Michael; grandchildren, Austin, Jenna (José), Brock (Kristen), Paige, Bree and Addie; great grandchildren, Lottie, Violet, Blakley, Tanner, Isabella, and...
Rena Adelaide Hensdill
Nov 16, 2025
Rena A. Hensdill, age 82 of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Juanita Kalat; daughter, Deanna Lynn Franklin; brother, Roy Kalat; and sister, Aleatha Strong.
She is survived by her son, Darryl Hensdill; daughters, Jamie (Junior) Sayers, and Denise (John) Colantoni; grandchildren,...
Rayburn Milton Fisher
Nov 13, 2025
Rayburn M Fisher, 87, of Elliston passed away November 13, 2025 peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Salem.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estle fisher & Irene Barnett Fisher; wife of 30 years, Shelbey Fisher; brother, Roger Fisher; daughter, Linda McCraw Barnett; and grandson, Joseph McCraw.
Rayburn is survived by his brother, Ronald Fisher and wife, Sharon; sister,...
Monroe Allen Hedrick
Nov 10, 2025
Pastor Monroe Allen Hedrick, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on February 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Chester and Cleo Graham Hedrick. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Hedrick, and sister, Roberta Jean Hedrick Jacob.
Monroe is survived by his loving and devoted wife,...
Carolyn Ahart Whitaker
Nov 7, 2025
Carolyn Ahart Whitaker, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at home on November 7, 2025 with her family by her side after a short battle with leukemia. Born May 10, 1940 in Parkin, Arkansas, she was pre-deceased by her parents Frank and Annie Ahart, husband Dan C. Whitaker, son Michael C. Conner and sisters Reggie L. Gaines and Ruthie (Beanie)...
Kenneth Wayne Ramsey
Nov 5, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Ramsey, 74 of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord November 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Adkins Ramsey; infant daughter, Angela Michael Ramsey; parents, Leon Kenneth and Edith Anora Ramsey; sisters, Freda Layne Ramsey Dean (his twin sister) and Betty Ramsey Allen; and his brother, Michael Leon Ramsey.
Kenneth is survived by...
Judy Cupp Akers
Nov 4, 2025
Judy Cupp Akers, 72 of Norfolk, formerly of Salem passed away November 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Akers; father, James Cupp; mother, Myrtle Cupp; brothers-in-law, Virgil Spradlin, Jimmy Akers, Donald Sires; sisters-in-law, Doris Akers, Brenda Akers; and grand dog, Walter.
Judy is survived by her son, Charles Lance Akers; daughter-in-law, Anna Lorich Akers; granddaughter, Adeline...
William Timothy 'Tim' Reynolds
Oct 31, 2025
William Timothy 'Tim" Reynolds, 64, of Shawsville VA passed away on October 31, 2025. Preceding him in death are his parents William Stanley Reynolds and Irma Stiltner Reynolds. His father in law LTC. (retired) Berlin B. Huffman. Loved ones remaining to cherish his memory are his wife Jeanna Huffman Reynolds; sister Katherine Stewart; brother in law Marc Stewart; niece Megan...
Patsy Harless Bruce
Oct 27, 2025
Patsy Harless Bruce, of Christiansburg, passed away October 27, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Giles County, VA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence K. Harless and Hazel W. Harless of Giles County; brothers, Cecil, James, Douglas, William, and Marshall; sisters, Lois and Betty.
Patsy graduated in 1965 from Giles High School in Pearisburg, and...
Robert Wayne Sheppard, Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
Robert Wayne “Robbie” Sheppard, Jr, 51, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wayne Sheppard, Sr. and a sister, Amy Medley.
Robbie is survived by his mother, Mary Jones of Christiansburg, VA; sisters, Crystal Phillips of Dublin, VA and Shannon (Jose) Medley of NC; many aunts, uncles, and cousins;...
William Sei-Jin Quintin
Oct 21, 2025
William Sei-Jin Quintin passed away on the morning of October 21, 2025 at 19 years old. Will was born November 4, 2005 in Seoul, South Korea and was adopted into the Quintin family at five months old.
As a child, Will was constantly smiling, laughing, and moving. He was always eager to try new things, climb trees, or wrestle with his...
Leonard Chester Angle, III
Oct 20, 2025
Leonard Chester Angle, III, 80 of Radford, passed away October 20, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands, Inc., P. O. Box 545, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Christopher Lee Foster
Oct 20, 2025
Christopher (Chris) Lee Foster, 50, of Christiansburg VA. passed away on October 20, 2025. Chris worked at Spectrum Brands and was nicknamed by his coworkers as "Virgil."
He was preceded in death by his brother Robert and grandparents Garld and Helen Brown, Marvin and Gladys Foster. Chris is survived by his parents Richard and Barbara Foster, brother Richard and wife, Donna...
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