Obituaries
Margaret H. Duncan
May 13, 2026
Margaret H. Duncan, 75, of Riner passed away on May 13, 2026 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Eleanor Hungate and grandson, Cody Chrisley.
Margaret is survived by her son, Richie Mills; daughter, Shiela Caviness (Snowden Hicks); grandchildren, Timmy Williston (Lynn), Jordan Caviness (Kaitlyn), and Tessa Mills; great grandchildren, Destiny Williston, Levi Chrisley, Timothy...
Gregory Alan Nolen
Mar 29, 2026
Gregory Alan Nolen, 60, of Troutville, VA passed away on March 29, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald R. Nolen and Margaret Hughes. As well as his sister, Sherri R. Nolen and his father-in-law, Vernon E. Helvey.
Loved ones who will forever cherish his memory are his wife, Kim Nolen; stepmother, Becky Nolen; special nephew, Levi Nolen;...
Edith Wade Hunter
May 13, 2026
Edith Wade Hunter of Christiansburg, VA passed away on May 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly Hunter; parents, Boss and Ruby Wade; sisters, Ila Agee and Alma Mannon, brothers Barney, Gene and Dale Wade. She is survived by a son Dennis Hunter; sister, Alta Conner; sister-n-law, Cora Thompson; nephews, Roger Mannon (Nancy), Marvin Wade (Sandy),...
Jerry Whitaker
May 9, 2026
Jerry Whitaker, 62, of Long Shop, passed away on May 9 after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan Carson Whitaker, Sr. & Jeanette White.
Jerry is survived by his brothers, Dan Carson Whitaker, Jr. and wife, Lylah; Joseph Timothy Whitaker and wife, Marietta; and James Robert Whitaker and wife, Patricia; sister, Donna Whitaker Biggs and husband,...
Ruby Janice Jessie
May 1, 2026
Ruby Janice Jessie, age 80, of Pilot, Virginia, went home to be with Jesus and was reunited with her loving husband on May 1, 2026. Janice was born on September 17, 1945, to the late Rev. Burgess Hess and Agnes Boyd Hess.
In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Roger Lee...
Ok (Oak) Hui (He) Songer
Apr 29, 2026
Ok Hui Songer (pronounced as Oak He Songer), 79, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter on April 29, 2026. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Ok is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Elwood 'Butch' Songer Jr.; her daughter, Kimberly Ann Songer Gray and husband Richard. Also surviving OK was the light of her life;...
April Dawn Peckham
Apr 27, 2026
April Dawn Peckham, 52, of Pembroke, passed away on April 27, 2026 at the Sheila Strauss Hospice House. She worked as the inside outside lawn and garden supervisor at Lowes in Fairlawn.
April was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Smith and Patricia Trump. She is survived by her husband, Skip Peckham; son, Levi Caldwell; daughter, Kelsey Peckham (Koty Ridga);...
Sharon Argabright Poff
Apr 25, 2026
Sharon Argabright Poff, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away April 25, 2026. She was born to the late Eldridge and Hilda Argabright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Poff; and niece, Hope Spencer.
Sharon is survived by her siblings, Doug Argabright (Lynn), Steve Argabright (Lucia), Greg Argabright (Terri), Penny Kellison; sister-in-law, Kathy Poff Banks;...
Carol Finch Cummings
Apr 24, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Carol Finch Cummings on Friday, April 24, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 6th at 2pm, at St. Thomas Episcipal Church in Christiansburg, Va.
Cecil Lloyd Bean, Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
Cecil Lloyd Bean Jr. passed away peacefully in his home in Pulaski on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his close family. Cecil was well known by many as he worked for security in 1992 and went on to drive a truck over the road for many years before becoming a CNA and caring for others in a nursing home.
Cecil was...
Reva S. Steele
Apr 23, 2026
Jesus came to get Reva S. Steele, 98, of Riner, VA to take her home on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rob and Perna Wade Semones, her husband, John E. “June” Steele, her nephew, Harless Duncan, and her best friend, Patsy Day.
She is survived by her son, Phillip Steele and daughter-in-law, Nancy Steele;...
Earl Garven Alderman
Apr 20, 2026
Earl Garven Alderman, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, was welcomed into heaven on Monday April 20, 2026 by his parents Nina Simmons Alderman and Granvel Garven Alderman, his sisters Joyce Runyon and Janice King, granddaughter Bridget Marie Alderman, favorite aunt and uncle, Dale and Maisie Alderman and cousins Linda Muncy and Deborah Alderman, brothers in law, Harold Lovern, Rodney Carper and...
Master Sgt. Eric Harmon Compton
Apr 12, 2026
Master Sgt. Eric Harmon Compton, devoted husband, father, and Soldier, passed away on April 12, 2026.
A resident of Christiansburg, Virginia, Eric was born November 24, 1972, in Richlands, Virginia, to James Robert Compton and Ruby Caroline Breeding. He grew up in Belfast and Floyd, Virginia, and graduated from Floyd County High School in 1990.
Eric proudly served in the Virginia Army...
James Gordon Norwood
Apr 11, 2026
James Gordon Norwood, fondly known to many as "Norwood" passed away on April 11, 2026, in Shawsville, Virginia. Born on February 1, 1943, Jimmy lived a life marked by dedication, friendship, and a devotion to his community that left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to know him.
Jimmy's professional career as a surveyor spanned many years, during...
Kurt Arnold Robinson
Apr 10, 2026
“CrazyHorse” Kurt Arnold Robinson
December 29, 1948 – April 10, 2026
Kurt was preceded in death by his daddy, Arnold Robinson and his step-mom Velva, “Toe”, Robinson, a daughter, Christa Langlitz and his loving wife of 40 years, Debra “Cricket” Hiatt Robinson.
Many things could be shared in the next several 1,000 pages from the life and times of CrazyHorse, but the ones...
Wayne Chrisman Harvey, Sr.
Apr 10, 2026
Wayne Chrisman Harvey, Sr., age 76 of Willis, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Wayne was the son of the late Loren Ward Harvey and Frances Mabel Harvey. He is also preceded in death by six brothers, and two sisters.
Surviving are his son, Wayne Harvey, Jr. (Shannon); grandson, Travis Harvey; step grandson, Christopher Reed; brother, Mack Harvey; sisters, Ethel Harvey...
Mark Watson Graham
Apr 9, 2026
Mark Watson Graham, 66, of Elliston, passed away April 9, 2026. Born to the late Carl Watson Graham and Helen Sowers Graham on February 9, 1960, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Graham, Kenneth Graham, Ronnie Graham; and brother-in-law, Dennis Mabry.
Mark is survived by his loving wife, Julie Hall Graham; stepdaughter, Jennifer Kemp (Scott); stepson, Joseph...
Edward Wayne Parkins
Apr 9, 2026
Edward Wayne Parkins, 80, of Shawsville, passed away on April 9, 2026.
He was born on April 9, 1946, to the late Crista and Ilean McKinley Parkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mildred Fridley, Hazel Williams, Helen Hoke, Chris Parkins; and his beloved son, Michael Parkins.
Surviving him are his devoted wife, Evelyn Parkins;...
Charles Eugene Yopp
Apr 9, 2026
Charles Eugene Yopp, born on July 11, 1950, in Montgomery County, Virginia, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Shawsville, Virginia. He will be fondly remembered as an amazing and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Charles dedicated over 30 years of his life to Leonard Smith Roofing, where he worked diligently as a roofer. His commitment and work ethic...
Mark Timothy Collins
Apr 7, 2026
Mark Timothy Collins, a devoted maintenance professional and cherished family man, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Lewis Gale - Salem Hospital. Born on September 23, 1961, in Japan, Mark lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and an enduring love for those around him.
For 17 years, Mark applied his talents and knowledge expertly in maintenance at Polytechnique by...
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