Obituaries
Lucy Alene Linkous Helms
Jan 24, 2026
Lucy Alene Linkous Helms, age 83, of Christiansburg Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026. Alene was born on February 23, 1942, in Christiansburg VA and raised in Merrimac, VA. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Hilda Winston Linkous, her grandmother, Sally Ann Linkous Goad, as well as many aunts, uncles and...
Michael Lee Merrix
Jan 24, 2026
Michael Lee Merrix, 67, of Dublin, passed away peacefully at his home on January 24, 2026. Mike was born June 20, 1958, in Pearisburg to the late Emory S. Merrix and Adeline Morehead Merrix.
Most of Mike’s younger years were spent in Pearisburg and later moved to Pulaski County where he shared the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and...
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...
Patricia Diane Huff
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Huff, dear wife of James (Jim) Huff died on 1-24-2026 at the Memory Care Unit of Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, Virginia. Pat is survived by her husband of 46 years and her children: Amanda Goins and husband, Brandon, Major James Benjamin Huff (Ben) and Jonathan and wife, Maellen Huff. Pat is also survived by her grandchildren, Morgan...
Wanda Lea Cox Hollandsworth
Jan 21, 2026
Wanda Lea Hollandsworth, a beloved member of the Christiansburg community, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on October 25, 1938, in Indian Valley, Virginia, Wanda's warm spirit and nurturing presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
Wanda dedicated 25 years of her life to Hubble Lighting before she retired, leaving behind a...
Joseph Wayne Quesenberry
Jan 21, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Quesenberry, born September 7, 1951, passed peacefully on January 21, 2026 at 5:25 in the evening. A perfect palindrome for a perfect husband, dad, and papa.
He was preceded in death by his parents Burley and Emma (McPeak) Quesenberry. As well as his wife’s parents Theron and Agnes Phillips. In addition to a special sister-in-law Patsy Phillips and family...
Iris J. Hunter
Jan 19, 2026
*** Please note that this service has ben postponed until Wednesday ***
Iris J. Hunter, 82 of Dublin, passed away January 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy ‘Slim’ and Bessie Woolwine; sisters, Reba A. Woolwine, Barbara W. Adkins, Frances Thompson and husband John; brothers, Wilbert F. Woolwine, Sydney Woolwine and wife Scottie; and daughter-in-law, Julie Hunter.
Iris...
Sarah Elizabeth Akers
Jan 19, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Corell Akers passed away January 19, 2026, peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Rosa Corell; sister, Sylvia Hill; brother, George Corell; son, Jonathan Akers; and son-in-law, William Kinder.
Sarah is survived by her husband, James Akers; daughter, Anne Kinder; grandchild, Brittany Syx (Ricky); great-grandchildren, Jazmine,...
Mary Ellen Wood
Jan 17, 2026
Mary Ellen Wood, 80, of Elliston, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. She was a longtime nurse at Richfield Nursing Home.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Emory Dale Nutter and Virginia Melton; husband, Gene Andy Wood; her daughter, Mary Anissa Odham; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Aurthur Wood, Haden Blankenship, Mattie McGuyer, and...
Martha T. Akers
Jan 15, 2026
Martha Akers, affectionately known by her family as “Red,” of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Trump and Mary Trump, both of Christiansburg, VA.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael Akers; her sons, Mickey Akers and Mark Akers; her daughter-in-law, Cindy Akers; and her beloved grandchildren,...
LCpl Dalton Wyatt Young
Jan 15, 2026
LCpl. Dalton Wyatt Young, 21, of Christiansburg VA left our lives way too soon. Loved ones who will forever remember him and cherish his memory are his parents, Ottie and Marti Young; brother, Dakota Young; brother and sister-in-law, Ryan and Kelli Combs; sister, Starr Young (Cam Sutphin). Known as ‘Uncle D’ to nephews, Maxton and Stetson Combs; niece, Jovie Combs....
Helen Naff Altizer
Jan 14, 2026
Helen Naff Altizer, 94 of Riner, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 14, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born September 30, 1931 to the late Archie and Melissa Naff. She is now in the presence of our Savior and Lord and reunited with her parents and husband, Don; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and John Richardson; son, Jim;...
Corrine T. Vaughn
Jan 13, 2026
Corrine Thompson Vaughn, 85 of Riner, Virginia went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in the devoted loving care of her daughter Angie. Corrine was born to Gold and Irene Thompson. She is now in the loving arms of her Savior and reunited forever with her loving husband, Harold, whom she missed dearly. In addition to her...
Brenda Rakes Shepherd
Jan 13, 2026
Brenda Rakes Shepherd 83, of Dublin, VA went to her heavenly home on Tuesday January 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Madeline Shank and Wilton Rakes. She is now in the loving arms of her Savior and reunited forever with her husband of 62 years, Harvey.
In addition to her parents, she has been reunited...
Samuel Jesse Epperly Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
Samuel Jesse Epperly Sr., 68 of Christiansburg, passed away January 12, 2026.
He was a former concrete contractor operating under the name Sam Epperly Concrete. He loved his grandsons – he was a great Papaw.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Epperly; and siblings, Marshall Epperly, Terry Epperly, and Judy Epperly.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley...
Lois Gilbert Trump
Jan 11, 2026
Lois Gilbert Trump, 92, of Shawsville, passed away on January 11, 2026. She worked at Super 8 and Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Lois was a member of Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Gilbert; sons, Douglas and Robert Trump; four sisters; and a brother.
Lois is survived by her sister, Wanda Gilbert; special niece,...
Verna Marie Lovern
Jan 9, 2026
Verna Marie Lovern, 61, of Riner Virgina, went to her heavenly home on January 9, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Verna was born on November 4, 1964 in Christiansburg, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon William Howell and Sylvia Belle Howell; and her brothers, Frankie Howell and Robert “Tinky” Howell which greeted her in...
Daniel Lee Hale
Jan 9, 2026
Daniel Lee Hale, 28, of Riner VA passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Loved ones that passed before him; his mother Wanda Mae Hale of Riner VA., grandparents John and Wanda Dickerson of Floyd VA. and George and Lucy Hale of Floyd VA. aunts Judy Dickerson of Floyd VA., Deborah Dickerson Dunbar WVA., Selena Cox of Riner VA.
Forever to...
Mildred Ballou Spangler
Jan 5, 2026
Mildred Ballou Spangler, a life well-lived, departed this world on January 5, 2026, at the age of 97 in Elliston, Virginia. Born on September 10, 1928, in West Jefferson, North Carolina, Mildred dedicated her life to her family, her work, and her passions, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
Mildred had an impressive career spanning 40 years, during which...
Cheryl Roop Sipe
Jan 3, 2026
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Sipe (Roop), 68 of Dublin, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. Born on April 6, 1957, in Christiansburg, Cheryl was a devoted wife to Bobby Garland Sipe, Jr., with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Together they built a loving family and a life filled with enduring commitment and care.
She was the proud mother of...
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