Obituaries
Violet Carol Pratt
Dec 12, 2025
Violet Pratt was one of a kind. A loving mother and grandmother, she passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving behind countless stories - many of them true, some wildly imaginative, and all delivered with complete confidence.
Violet had a remarkable talent for keeping everyone on their toes. She could create an entire saga out of...
Sandra Sue Tinnermeier
Dec 11, 2025
Sandra Sue Tinnermeier, 75, of Christiansburg formerly of Newton, IA passed away on December 11, 2025 at her home. She was a lifelong member of the Newton Foursquare Church and served as church secretary for many years. Sandra was a 1968 graduate of Newton Senior High School. She was a wonderful cook, and especially enjoyed making homemade ice cream for...
Patsy S Wallace
Dec 9, 2025
Patsy S. Wallace, 80, of Floyd, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025,surrounded by her loving family.
Patsy was born on October 10, 1945, in Grundy, VA, to the late Arthur Stiltner and Georgia Ann Ratliff Roberts. She grew up in Shawsville and graduated from Allegheny District High School, class of 1964, entering the workforce immediately, finding her calling...
Ralph Edward Martin
Dec 8, 2025
Ralph Edward Martin, 77, of Christiansburg entered into rest on December 8, 2025. Preceeding him were his parents Edmond A. Martin and Betty Lancaster Martin.
Family to forever cherish his memory are a loving son who stayed with his dad day and night in the hospital in Raleigh and Durham NC, for two weeks. Stayed on the phone for hours to...
Brenda G Rutherford
Dec 7, 2025
Brenda G Rutherford, age 73, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Brenda is survived by her children Ara Renee (Jimmy) Mooney, Angela Puckett Smallwood, James “Shawn” Harris, and Anna Elizabeth Bain (Howard Johnson); her sister Delia Reynolds as well as by her grandchildren: Mark Reynolds, Tyler Bain, Miranda Smallwood, Antonio Johnson, Terrance Johnson, and Matilda Smallwood. And...
Eunice E Dudley
Dec 7, 2025
Eunice Early Dudley, born November 16, 1936, left her earthly home December 7 2025 at the age of 89. She was born to the late Pastor Roscoe and Lillian Early of Ironto, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by infant daughter, Janice Smith; brother, Stanley Early; sister, Helen Poff; son-in-law, Danny Kingrea; and grandson, Christopher Kingrea.
Eunice is survived by her devoted...
Angela Dawn Blankenship
Dec 4, 2025
Our beloved, wife, daughter, mother, and granny, Angela Dawn Blankenship, 54 of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on December 4, 2025. Angie was born October 8, 1971, was known for her strength, generosity, and loving spirit. She showed her children how to live a life of thoughtfulness, perseverance, and respect.
Angie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, gentle hugs, and big...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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