Obituaries
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;...
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...
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...
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;...
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;...
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.
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...
Mary Jeanette Graham
Apr 5, 2026
Mary Jeanette Graham 'Jeanette', 85, of Shawsville, passed away April 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Riley Tazwell Dickerson and Anna Elizabeth Martin Dickerson; beloved husband, Trubie Ivan Graham; and brother, Watson Lee Dickerson.
Jeanette is survived by her children, Aaron Randall Hale (Donna), Sharon Hale Robertson; grandchildren, Arlen Riley Hale, Jenna Elizabeth Robertson; step-grandchildren, Shawn Biller,...
Gail Tinley Simpkins
Apr 4, 2026
Gail T. Simpkins, age 79, of Radford, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026. Gail was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Riner Volunteer Fire Department for 44 years and a dedicated member of the Izaak Walton League of America, Claytor Lake Chapter, for 21 years. She dearly loved spending time with the...
Steven Kelcie Edwards
Apr 3, 2026
Steven "Kelcie" Edwards, age 74, passed away on April 3, 2026 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie R. Edwards and Robert K. Edwards.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melba; son Thomas M. Amos (Stacey); and grandson Nathan Amos.
Kelcie was born and raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He was a Vietnam Veteran,...
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