Obituaries
Miller 'Joe' Josephus LaRue
May 13, 2025
Miller “Joe” LaRue, age 87, of Christiansburg Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday May 13, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Lettie LaRue, brothers Roy and Claude LaRue, sisters Revie Connor, Ginger Brewer, Kathy Dowdy and grandchildren Samantha Ann Foster Casto and Eric Wayne Volner.
Joe is survived by his wife...
Travis Waylon Huff
May 11, 2025
Travis Waylon Huff, 49, of Max Meadows VA passed away on May 11, 2025. Preceded in death are his parents Joey and Kelly Huff. Paternal grandparents Joseph and Betty Huff. His maternal grandparents Toy Melvin Conner and Revie Marie Conner.
Left to cherish the memory of Travis are Melinda Lane, Cierra Friend, Allen Lane, Amanda Martin. His best friend Kenny Calloway....
Robert Smith Lockett Jr
May 5, 2025
Beloved father, “Papa”, brother, enthusiastic genealogist, and amateur historian Robert Smith Lockett, Jr. (“Bob”) left us the evening of May 5th to be with his cherished wife and cruise partner of 43 years, Jean. He’s survived in his love of tinkering and research by his granddaughter Elizabeth, in his love of learning and the outdoors by his son Robert S....
Edward 'Eddie' Samuel Bowman
May 3, 2025
Edward Samuel Bowman, 78 of Shawsville, passed away May 3, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his dad, William Bud Bowman; mom, Adele Mary Thorne; sisters, Barbara Ann Danielczyk and Mary Catherine Sisson; and sister-in-law, Debrah Bowman.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Frances Bowman; brothers, William Joseph Bowman (Julie), Daniel Lawrence Bowman; sister, Dorothy Adele Eltringham (Robert); as...
James Branard Flinchum Sr.
Apr 30, 2025
James Branard Flinchum Sr. was born on January 19, 1937. He passed into the loving arms of his Savior on April 30, 2025.
James was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Louise Flinchum; sister, Vinie Mae Andrews; brother, Wallace Henry Flinchum Sr.; step-sons, Michael Thompson, and David Thompson, as well as step-daughter Bonnie Thompson.
James is survived by sons, James B...
Darleen Marie Baker
Apr 28, 2025
Darleen Marie Baker, 74, passed away on April 28, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick Lefler Houx and Mary Elisabeth Connelly and her brother, Frederick Lefler Houx III.
Those left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Maureen Bajor, Colleen Whiteman, Kathleen Callaghan and Laureen Middleton; her children; son, Isaiah Baker (Whitney Baker); daughter, Hannah Parks (Michael Parks); son,...
David Lewin Poff
Apr 26, 2025
David Lewin Poff, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born to the late Lewin and Agnes Poff on April 17, 1949.
David was a faithful member of Camp Bethel United Methodist Church. David was not only a lay speaker but also a pillar of support...
Christie Lyn Adkins
Apr 19, 2025
Christie ‘Sissy’ Adkins, 51 of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of family.
Christie was preceded in death by her father, Carl Thomas Perry of Shawsville.
Christie is survived by her loving husband and soulmate, Larry Adkins; her daughter, Rachel Oliver; son, Michael Kai Adkins; step-sons, Paul, Matthew, and Isaiah Adkins; and her loving mother, Connie Perry...
Denise McGuire Faustino
Apr 18, 2025
Denise McGuire Faustino, 57, of Pulaski VA passed away on April 18, 2025. Denise is preceded in death by her parents Donald E. McGuire and Sally K. McGuire; grandparents John & Dorothy Kanode and Merle & Neda McGuire.
Left to cherish the memory are her partner and soul mate of 25 years Jonathan E. Tolley; sons Alan H. Faustino and Jonathan...
Eddie O'Neal Thomas Sr.
Apr 17, 2025
Eddie O’Neal Thomas Sr. Of Christiansburg, VA departed this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the tender age of 50. He is preceded in death by his father Willie Moore Foster, brothers Joseph and Michael Thomas and sister Chrissy Welch.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving mother Rena Thomas Shields, of Philadelphia, PA; step-mother Catherine Foster; brother Willie...
Frank Dale Semones
Apr 16, 2025
Frank Dale Semones, 90, of Christiansburg VA, joined his Heavenly Father on April 16, 2025. He was born June 6, 1934 to the late Saford Roy Semones, and Annie Ruth Semones. He was preceded in death by brothers and sister in laws; Jack and Alma Jackson, Latha & Joyce Semones, Jr. (Saford) and Zollie Semones, and Archie and Dorothy Semones...
Retha Viola Cooper
Apr 16, 2025
Retha Viola Cooper, 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on April 16th 2025, in Roanoke, VA.
She was born on April 2nd, 1940 in Crab Orchard, WV, to the late Riley Roscoe Cross rand Rachel York Cross.
She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Randy Cooper, daughter-in-law, Patricia Cooper, grandchildren: Kristen Cooper and friend Veronica Garcia, Kimberly and Jonathan...
Joseph Price-O'Brien
Apr 16, 2025
Joseph Timothy Price-O’Brien of Terry’s Fork, Virginia passed away this past Wednesday, April 16th 2025. Joe, also affectionately known by many nicknames, such as Obie, Jobie, and José, was born on April 26th, 1950. He leaves behind a wife of 42 years, Sanford Taylor Price-O’Brien, and his daughter, Morgan Sanford Price-O’Brien, and her two sons, Michael Clarkson Sargent and Joseph...
Rosalie Donna Collins
Apr 10, 2025
Rosalie Donna Honroth (Collins) left this world April 10, 2025. Rosalie was born May 8, 1941, to parents, Grace Marie Emery (Honroth) and Edward L Honroth, Seattle Washington. She was preceded by two brothers, Edward Honroth and Richard Blevins. She is survived by one brother Gary Honroth and her children Connie Polisoto, Stephanie Dougherty, Kimberly Tankersley, Galen Friend, Brian Collins,...
William (Will) Howell Curtis, II
Apr 6, 2025
William (Will) Howell Curtis II, 52, of Riner, Virginia, passed away on April 6, 2025. Will was born on May 3, 1972, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Willam and Floretta (Rutherford) Curtis.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Howell and Helen Curtis and Robert and Nina Rutherford.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Adrianna Hempelmann...
Lisa Ann Wasilewski Rosenquist
Apr 5, 2025
Lisa Ann Wasilewski Rosenquist, a cherished wife, devoted sister, and esteemed nurse, departed this world on April 5, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on February 8, 1962, Lisa was a beacon of compassion and care, dedicating over 40 years of her life to nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Her exceptional service in healthcare touched countless lives,...
Nellie Smith
Apr 4, 2025
Nellie Smith passed away peacefully at her Ellett valley home April 4, 2025. Nellie was born May 9, 1938, to parents, Verlie White and Eva Virginia Lafon, Giles County Virginia, along with her predeceased siblings, four sisters and four brothers. Nellie was also widowed from her lifetime husband Donald Smith, 2015. She is survived by her two children, son Steve,...
Stephanie Wolfe-Galante
Apr 3, 2025
Stephanie Wolfe Galante passed away peacefully at her home in Blacksburg, VA on Thursday, April 3rd 2025. Stephanie was born and raised in Roanoke, VA. She graduated from Oak Hill Academy and attended Virginia Tech where she met her husband, Joe. They moved to Birmingham, AL for ten years where their children, Johnathan and Isabel were born. During their time...
Dorothy Gilbert
Apr 1, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we honor the life of Dorothy Gilbert, who was called home to her eternal rest on April 1, 2025, after a long and valiant battle with illness. Born on April 17, 1931, in the loving home of Clyde M. and Hattie Lowe Ferrell, Dorothy's life was a testament to the grace of God...
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