Obituaries
David Gilley
Jul 25, 2025
David Gilley, 78 of Richmond, passed away July 25, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1947, to the late Hardin Gilley and Eleanor Smartt Gilley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Samuel Gilley and John Gilley; and nephew, Christopher Gilley.
David is survived by his wife, Janet Rittenhouse Gilley; sisters, Lynn Gilley, Ann...
Catherine Sue Gillenwater
Jul 22, 2025
Catherine Sue Gillenwater "Kathy", 64, of Christiansburg passed away July 22, 2025.
Preceding her in death are her parents Ralph Smith and Gladys Jennelle; her husband Terry Ray Gillenwater; as well as her stepfather, Orville Jennelle and stepbrother, Danny Whiteneck; her family pet (toy poodle) Peppy Jay (5/23/25). Family who will forever cherish her memory are son, Matthew Gillenwater; daughter-in-law, Candace...
Phyllis Jean Harless
Jul 19, 2025
Phyllis Jean Harless passed away on July 19th, 2025. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Lee Harless; her mother and father, Calvin and Aileen Hurst; father and mother-in-law Paul and Ova Marie Harless; her dear brother-in-law James Moore; brothers, Benny and Danny Hurst; many aunts and uncles including Claude and Rita Newman who were so dear...
Mark Lawrence Ryan
Jul 18, 2025
Mark Lawrence Ryan was a great man, a great husband and a great father. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 20, 1954. While he was born in a large city, he grew up and lived in the village of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, population 1,067 not counting the herds of cows and 23 horses. Mark was the third of seven...
Paul James Whittemore
Jul 17, 2025
Paul James Whittemore, 90 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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Jessica Rae Meredith
Jul 10, 2025
Jessica Rae Meredith, better known to many as Jessie or Jess, was born on March 5, 1989; and gracefully and peacefully gained her wings in her home in Riner, Va. on July 10, 2025.
Jessica was reunited in heaven with her grandparents Hestle and Dorothy Akers, Mr. & Mrs. Winford Meredith, Aunt Dookie (Loretta Marshall, Uncle Buck (Akers) and special cousins...
Jerry Mason Lytton
Jul 9, 2025
Jerry Mason Lytton born on March 16th, 1937 in McDowell County, West Virginia to Mason Howard Lytton and Gladys Gravely Lytton.
Preceded in death by loving wife Loretta Mills Lytton, daughter Alicia Gaye and great grandson Evan Tucker Lytton, siblings Bettie Cox, James Gordon Lytton and Alice Scott.
Left to cherish his memory are sons Derek Lytton, Marvin and Joseph (Joe) Lytton...
Billy Wayne Shepherd Sr.
Jul 8, 2025
Billy Wayne Shepherd, Sr 83 of Salem received his reward when he entered the gates of heaven on July 8, 2025, after a long, hard fought battle with illness. Born on June 10, 1942, Billy lived a life filled with purpose, integrity, and a deep love for his family and community.
Billy dedicated thirty years of his life to Yokohama, where...
Marleen Davis Fisher Cox
Jul 3, 2025
Marleen Davis Fisher Cox, 77 of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin B. Davis and Margaret E. Jones; along with several siblings.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Teresa Fisher Taylor (Donald); son, Jeff Caldwell; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Smith, Martha Alderman, Gladys Lorene Cooper, and...
Carolyn Louise Fox Hall
Jul 2, 2025
Carolyn Louise Fox Hall, 82, of Christiansburg VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2025. Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Graham V. Hall, her son Dale Ray Hall, her parents Leon A. Fox and Ruby L. Fox, brothers, David L. Fox, Jack E. Fox, Larry D. Fox, and Timothy...
Robert Dale Duncan
Jul 2, 2025
Robert Dale Duncan, 76, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord having being a faithful servant for 40 plus years on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Dale was born in Radford, VA on October 17, 1948 to the late Asa W. and Carrie Virginia Showalter Duncan. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Faye Ford.
Left to cherish his...
Barbara Poff
Jul 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Basham, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away July 1, 2025. Born January 9, 1940, in Shawsville, she was the only child of the late Clifford Gilmore Basham and Agnes Kirby Basham.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John Thomas Basham and Alma Hodges Basham; and her maternal grandparents, Joseph...
Earnestine Slusher Spencer
Jun 26, 2025
Earnestine Slusher Spencer, 83 of Christiansburg, passed away June 26, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1941, to the late Velmer and Mary Bell Slusher. Also preceding her in death were her beloved husband of 59 years, Junior Spencer; sisters, Frances Keith, Doris Kitts, Lucille Bolding, Ida Mae Moses; and brother, Kenneth Slusher.
Earnestine is survived by her sister, Pauline...
Matthew Patrick Epperly
Jun 24, 2025
Matthew Patrick Epperly, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 24, 2025. Matt was born on August 15, 1961. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother Michael Epperly, his grandmother Minnie Pearl Epperly, and his father Donald Epperly.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Sandra Smith; his stepfather Rodney Smith; his sister Jennifer Gray; and his cherished nieces Kylee...
Odie Songer
Jun 23, 2025
After 10 long and brave years of battling dementia, Odie gained his wings peacefully in his sleep, with a smile on his face, surrounded by his wife, Debbie, and his special dog, Ginger Bug. Odie spent 58 years and three generations at Wade’s Supermarket. He enjoyed his customers and his lifelong friends. His love was evident in the many friends...
Arlene Bridget Grout
Jun 18, 2025
Arlene Bridget Grout, 86 of Christiansburg, passed on June 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Manee Crinch; father, Michael Joseph Perry; daughter, Donna Hein; son, Roy Hein; grandson, Christopher Hein; and brothers, Joe and Stephen.
Arlene is survived by her children, Meladie Daigneault (Normand) of VA, Paula Sulloway; grandchildren, Normand Jr. (Ashley), Heidi, Joshua, Timothy, Joseph,...
Dorothy Cornelia Sheppard
Jun 17, 2025
Dorothy Cornelia Sheppard, 91 of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She was born April 28, 1934, in Marion, VA, and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ernest ‘Shep’ Shepard; son, Timothy ‘Dick’ Sheppard; four brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey ‘Kenny’ Sheppard of Christiansburg; step-daughter,...
Mary Alice Bowman
Jun 7, 2025
Mary Alice Bowman, maiden name Collins, welcomed the angels and her Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1935 in War, WV. Her mother Olga had four girls and two boys, Arthur, Mary Alice, Frances Ann, Harvey, Ruth and Carol. Her father Arthur was a bus driver while her mother raised six children. Alice married...
Redrick Barstal 'Red' Custer, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Redrick Barstal Custer, Jr. of Christiansburg. Redrick was a devoted family man, friend and skilled craftsman, who left us on June 3, 2025, at the age of 63. He was employed at Davis H. Elliot Company and also worked many years at New River Electric.
Red, as he was affectionately...
Delores 'Lori' Bell Mick
Jun 1, 2025
November 28, 1937, to June 1, 2025
Delores (Lori) Bell Mick died on June 1, 2025, at age 87....
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