Obituaries
Monica Marie Weinzapfel
Aug 13, 2025
Monica Marie Weinzapfel, known to the many who love her as “Moni” passed to the other side at her home the evening of August 13, 2025, in the loving care of family and friends.
Monica was born in Evansville, Indiana, June 3 rd , 1952, the daughter of the late Linus “Mac” Weinzapfel and Edith (née Schenk) Weinzapfel Hagan. In addition...
Hubert Sweeney
Oct 8, 2025
Hubert Sweeney of English, WV went to be with Jesus on October 8, 2025. He preached for over 50 years and pastored several churches in the area. He was a retired coal miner. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben & Sallie Sweeney with whom he grew up with alongside his brothers and sisters. Hubert is survived by...
Jerry Trent Horton
Oct 5, 2025
Jerry Trent Horton, of Riner, VA, passed away on October 5, 2025 at the age of 87. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member.
Jerry served in the U.S. Army for three years, including 18 months in Germany, and then attended Hines Junior College in Mississippi. After some years away, Jerry and Mary Jo returned to Riner to...
Sherry Anne Alderman
Oct 3, 2025
Sherry Anne Alderman, 63 of Pilot passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton Deloyd and Goldie Kathleen Alderman.
Sherry is survived by her daughters, Krista Gregg Tillis and partner Dominic Sotile and Felicia and Christopher Bibb; grandchildren, Abbie, Christian, and Riley Bibb; sisters, Sarah and husband Dave Gottleib, Kimberly and husband Bobby...
Jason Peter Gabris
Sep 28, 2025
Jason Gabris, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was born in 1974 and passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 51.
Jason was a kind and thoughtful person who touched the lives of many with his warmth and humor. He had a deep love for art, often spending his time drawing, taking photographs, and crafting. He also enjoyed movies — especially...
Linda Carolyn Helm
Sep 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda Carolyn Helm
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Carolyn Helm, who left us on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 81, surrounded by her family and with her husband and her boys by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and she touched...
Clarence Daniel 'Danny' Bishop
Sep 25, 2025
Clarence Daniel ‘Danny’ Bishop, 83 of Riner, passed away September 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. and Eva Thompson Bishop; and brother, David Bishop.
Danny is survived by his wife, Mary A. Bishop; sister, Nancy Denney; and brothers, Benjamin Bishop and Joseph Bishop.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 29, 2025, from 1-1:45 p.m. at Horne...
Christopher Boyd Hooper
Sep 23, 2025
Christopher Boyd Hooper, 19, of Christiansburg was born on January 23, 2006 to Wade and Lorie Hooper. Christopher went to be with Jesus on September 23, 2025 after a long battle.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Hooper; paternal grandparents, Boyd and Faye Hooper; maternal grandfather, Calvin Hinkley; uncle, Larry Hooper, and aunt, Tammy Hinkley St. Clair.
Christopher is...
Roger Lloyd Ratliff
Sep 18, 2025
Roger Lloyd Ratliff, 73, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ratliff; and his parents Billy Lloyd Ratliff (stepmother Patricia Ratliff) and Nellie King. Roger is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lambert & husband, Tom; grandchildren, Kara and Kadence Lambert; brother, Gary Ratliff; sister, Judy...
Pamela M. Carney
Sep 18, 2025
Pamela M. Carney, of Floyd County, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in 1941, Pamela (Pam) was the daughter of the late Captain Harold and Helen Mathis, Tuckerton, New Jersey. Pamela’s grand adventure with her husband of 48 years, Armand, ended with his death on March 17, 2008. During their marriage she traveled frequently with Armand for...
Samuel Duke Raines
Sep 15, 2025
Samuel Duke Raines, 77 of Elliston, passed away September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Richardson; father, Samuel N. Raines; wife, Karen A. Raines; brother, Kenny Raines; daughter, Mary J. Raines; son, Johnny Dooley; and aunt, Edith Richardson.
Duke is survived by his children, Travis Raines, Karen L. Raines, Marjorie Beth Raines; son-in-law, Ed Fortune; grandchildren,...
Chase Alexander Huddleston
Sep 13, 2025
Chase Alexander Huddleston, a vibrant soul whose laughter could light up any room, left this world far to soon on September 13, 2025, at the tender age of 19. Born on October 7, 2005, Chase embodied a spirit of joy and authenticity that left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
From a young age, Chase was known...
Robert Thomas Jones, Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
Robert Thomas Jones, Jr., 76, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1949, in Pearisburg, Virginia and graduated from Christiansburg High School and New River Community College with a degree in Instrumentation. He began working for Kroger when he was 16 years old...
Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
Palmer Leslie ‘Dude’ Griffith, Jr., 89 of Christiansburg, passed away September 13, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1936, to the late Palmer Leslie Griffith, Sr. and Sylvia Eanes Grifith.
In addition to his parents, Dude was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jackie Gray Griffith; brothers, L. L. ‘Red’ Griffith, Sr., Robert ‘Bob’ Griffith; son-in-law, J....
Tristan Howard Mackey
Sep 9, 2025
Tristan Howard Mackey, age 50 years, passed away at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia, September 9, 2025. He was born June 13, 1975, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he was 2 years old his family moved to Hillsville, Virginia, where Tristan grew up. He was a member of the Hillsville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He graduated from...
Donald Garrett Overton
Sep 8, 2025
Donald Garrett Overton, 83 of Floyd, passed away September 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Carrie Overton; brothers, Billy, Leo, Melvin, and Roy; sisters, Dorthy, Ruby; stepdaughters, Rachel C. Belcher and Robyn Robinson.
Donald is survived by his ex-wife, Sharon Overton; sons, Garrett Overton, Caleb Overton (Monica), Dezmen, Matthew DyShay; grandsons, Ezekiel Overton, Sean Overton;...
Barry Ratliff
Sep 5, 2025
Barry Ratliff, born September 15, 1953, passed away on September 5, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of the late Joyce Kirk Ratliff and the late Hubert Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Ratliff.
Barry shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Selina Ratliff. Together they...
Pamela Perkinson Johnson
Sep 1, 2025
Pamela Perkinson Johnson, 77, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Pam was born on October 4, 1947 to the late Clyde Owen & Opal McBride Perkinson. Pam went on to marry Jere Lane Johnson and they had two children together.
Christopher Brian Johnson was their son who passed away in 2012. He married Sara Harris...
Velva Jean Wirt
Sep 1, 2025
Velva Jean Wirt, born February 17, 1938, age 87 of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Monday, September 1, 2025. Her niece and caretaker, Carol Linkous, was by her side. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Camuel ‘Cam’ Cantrell. Velva was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wirt; brothers, Jim Cantrell and Bob...
Hassell F Boothe
Sep 1, 2025
Hassell Francis Boothe passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 95, while residing at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia.
Hassell was the first child of Lily Mae Jarrells Boothe and Giles Boothe, born July 23, 1930 in Floyd County, Virginia. He said he had to walk a few miles to the bus...
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