Obituaries
Jeffrey "Kenny" Kent Sheppard
May 24, 2026
Jeffrey “Kenny” Sheppard, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on May 24,2026, at the age of 69. He was born in Christiansburg on July 15, 1956.
Kenny was a lifelong bachelor who enjoyed life on his own terms and found great joy in cheering on his favorite teams, the Washington Redskins and the Virginia Tech Hokies. He was also a proud Army...
Billy Ray Burke
May 16, 2026
Billy Ray Burke, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 6, 1932, in Pikeville, Kentucky, Billy lived a full and meaningful life defined by service, dedication, and love for those closest to him.
Billy proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring with the distinguished rank of Chief Petty...
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.
James Robert Burger Williamson Jr.
May 24, 2026
James Robert Burger Williamson Jr. "Jim" passed away on May 24, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in Swannanoa, NC on September 10, 1939 to James Robert Burger Williamson Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Rucker Williamson. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as his first wife, Isabell "Issy" Williamson and his brother...
Jalaledin Dadras
May 20, 2026
Papa was a generous man with a heart of gold; many loved him as their own. He lived with a deep love for life and a grateful heart, thankful for every day. He loved fully and selflessly and was always willing to help anyone at any time. He instilled strong values in his family, emphasizing kindness, compassion, humor, and integrity....
Freeda Mae Wood Mills
May 13, 2026
Freeda Mae Wood Mills, 87, of Pilot, departed this life and stepped through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on November 17, 1938, to the late Clarence and Bessie Wood, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bill Mills; her two sons, Jeffrey and Timothy; sister, Norma Pratt; and many other...
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; husband, Early B. Duncan, Sr.; grandson, Cody Chrisley; brother, Norman Hungate; sisters, Betty McMahan and Peggy Hungate.
Margaret is survived by her son, Richie Mills; daughter, Shelia Caviness (Snowden Hicks); grandchildren, Timmy Williston (Lynn),...
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;...
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...
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