Obituaries
Arlene Louise Raines
Nov 25, 2025
Arlene Louise Raines, 77 of Blacksburg, passed away on November 25, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Travis Raines, Karen L. Raines, Marjorie Beth Raines; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; good friends, Linda Eliston, Nancy Walters, and Pam Reed.
Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Midway Baptist Church.
April Dawn Ayers
Oct 17, 2025
April Dawn Ayers, March 24, 1981 - October 17,2025
April is survived by her Mother Kathy Ayers, Sister Angela Petersheim, Daughter Sarah Ayers, Son Justin Williams & Family, Uncle James Richard Hager Jr., Great-Aunt Maxine Bailey, Great Uncle Raymond “Bud” Hager, Aunts Terri Hicks, Joetta Davis, Faye Lester, Brenda Woodward, Gracie Glass and Nephews Julian and Arie Giovanetti.
April has friends all...
Bernice Parker
Dec 4, 2025
Bernice Blankenship Parker, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of December 4, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1938 in Giles County Virginia to the late Wirt Franklin and Helen Mae Stump Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years Curtis Lee Parker, a daughter...
John Taylor Peeples, Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
John T. Peeples, Sr., 66, of Martinsville, entered into his eternal life on November 28, 2025. Preceding him are his parents, Dr. Chester Weir "C.W." Peeples and Betty Lou Collins Peeples. Surviving family members who will cherish his memory are his wife, Cheryl Reaves Peeples; children, John Taylor Peeples Jr. and his wife, Chelsea Makin Peeples, and their children, Anna...
Joan Ann Bradford Vaughan Walden
2025
Joan Ann Bradford Vaughan Walden, born in Harrisonburg VA in March 1932, passed into heaven on December 4, 2025 at the age of 93.
She lived most of life in Roanoke, Christiansburg, Marion, Gloucester and Urbanna. She was preceded in death by her parents Claude W & Frances G Bradford. Her husband and father of their children Robert E (Bob) Vaughan...
Warren Ronald Kark
Dec 1, 2025
The architectural world lost a brilliant mind on December 1, 2025. Warren Ronald Kark was born on November 5, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Margie; three daughters - Maria Copeland (David), Lisa Kark and Elizabeth Hinkley (Jerry); 18 grandchildren 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...
Billy Lawrence Martin
Nov 26, 2025
Billy Lawrence Martin, 86 of Radford, passed away to be with his Lord on November 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Beulah Martin; sister, Shirley M. Shaver; and brother, Bobby A. Martin
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy G. Martin; son, Michell L. Martin; grandsons, Jacob M. Martin (Hailey), Matthew L. Martin (Savannah); great-grandsons,...
Bobby William Roop
Nov 24, 2025
Bobby William Roop ‘Pawpaw”, 92 of Christiansburg, passed away November 24, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1933 to the late C. F. Roop and Willie Farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 9 siblings; wife, Bernice Roop; son, Wilbur Roop; and daughter, Barbara Freeman.
Bobby is survived by his sons, Tommy Roop, Parker Roop; daughters,...
Arthur Edward Mason
Nov 24, 2025
Ed Mason, age 74, of Pilot, VA passed away on November 24, 2025.
Born in Pulaski, VA, he was the son of the late Phyllis O Dalton and Robert E Dalton of Draper, VA.
He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott Mason of Pulaski, VA and Kevin and Cindy Mason of Riner, VA and two sisters, Patricia Nelson of...
Cecil Ray Roop
Nov 22, 2025
Cecil Ray Roop, 67, born on November 13, 1958, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Thomas and Diania Mills, his parents Phillip and Audrey Roop, brothers Arlin, Billy, and Donnie Roop, sister Dale Turley and his daughter Diane Slusher.
Cecil is survived by his sons Josh Roop and Cecil...
Neta Fay Byerly
Nov 21, 2025
Neta Linkous Byerly, age 69, of Floyd, Virginia, passed away on, November 21 2025, after suffering an unexpected heart attack. Neta will always be remembered as a loving wife of 44 years, mother, and grandmother. The family's beautiful farm on Sowers Rd. is evidence of her passions. She and her husband have meticulously cared for their property and home where...
Andrew Johnston Porter
Nov 17, 2025
Andrew Johnston Porter, age 80 of Christiansburg passed away on November 17, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Porter; brother, “Butch”.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Donna (Richard), John (Hollie), Brian (Kate), and Michael; grandchildren, Austin, Jenna (José), Brock (Kristen), Paige, Bree and Addie; great grandchildren, Lottie, Violet, Blakley, Tanner, Isabella, and...
Diane Elizabeth Black
Nov 16, 2025
Diane Elizabeth Black, 71, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1954 to the late William George and Mary Louise Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Lee Glenmore.
Diane is survived by her daughters, Natasha Black and Sharita Black; grandchildren, Sasha Black, Mykea Black, Shurman Black, Deja...
Rena Adelaide Hensdill
Nov 16, 2025
Rena A. Hensdill, age 82 of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Juanita Kalat; daughter, Deanna Lynn Franklin; brother, Roy Kalat; and sister, Aleatha Strong.
She is survived by her son, Darryl Hensdill; daughters, Jamie (Junior) Sayers, and Denise (John) Colantoni; grandchildren,...
Rayburn Milton Fisher
Nov 13, 2025
Rayburn M Fisher, 87, of Elliston passed away November 13, 2025 peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Salem.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estle fisher & Irene Barnett Fisher; wife of 30 years, Shelbey Fisher; brother, Roger Fisher; daughter, Linda McCraw Barnett; and grandson, Joseph McCraw.
Rayburn is survived by his brother, Ronald Fisher and wife, Sharon; sister,...
Monroe Allen Hedrick
Nov 10, 2025
Pastor Monroe Allen Hedrick, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on February 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Chester and Cleo Graham Hedrick. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Hedrick, and sister, Roberta Jean Hedrick Jacob.
Monroe is survived by his loving and devoted wife,...
Lillie Mae Howard
Nov 9, 2025
Lillie Mae Howard, 85, of Elliston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of unwavering faith, she has now achieved her greatest desire, to be joyously reunited with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born on May 22, 1940, in Copper Hill, Virginia, to Jake and Clytie (Ora) Hurst, Lillie was a dedicated...
Carolyn Ahart Whitaker
Nov 7, 2025
Carolyn Ahart Whitaker, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at home on November 7, 2025 with her family by her side after a short battle with leukemia. Born May 10, 1940 in Parkin, Arkansas, she was pre-deceased by her parents Frank and Annie Ahart, husband Dan C. Whitaker, son Michael C. Conner and sisters Reggie L. Gaines and Ruthie (Beanie)...
Kenneth Wayne Ramsey
Nov 5, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Ramsey, 74 of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord November 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Adkins Ramsey; infant daughter, Angela Michael Ramsey; parents, Leon Kenneth and Edith Anora Ramsey; sisters, Freda Layne Ramsey Dean (his twin sister) and Betty Ramsey Allen; and his brother, Michael Leon Ramsey.
Kenneth is survived by...
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