Obituaries
Charles Edward Syres
Dec 27, 2025
Charles "Charley" Syres, age 86, of Pilot Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2025. Charles was not alone as he entered God's kingdom, his son Greg was by his side. Charles was born in rock, WV on January 22nd, 1939, to the late Beulah Zell Vance Syres and Charley Clifton Syres. Charles is preceded...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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;...
Iris J. Hunter
Jan 19, 2026
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 is survived by her husband, Charles Junior Hunter; sons, Barry L....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Lula Corinne Dehart Dolinger
Jan 2, 2026
Lula Corinne Dehart Dolinger, 97, of Radford, VA, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garnett and Pearl Lester Dehart; husband, 'Buster' Byron Junior Dolinger; sister, Dolly May Dehart Deyerle, and brother, Kyle William Dehart.
Corinne is survived by her son, 'Yogi' Bryon Dolinger and wife Sandra; grandson, Jeffrey Dolinger; great-grandchild, Meghan Dolinger...
Jo Anna Orona
Jan 2, 2026
Jo Anna Orona (Brooks) passed away on January 2, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born on June 18, 1934, to the late Joseph Acen and Evelyne (Leffingwell) Brooks.
She spent her childhood in a coal-mining town in rural West Virginia. After graduating high school, she joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where she proudly served our country for almost...
Phyllis Ann Musselman
Dec 30, 2025
Phyllis Pearman Musselman, age 83 of Radford, formerly of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on December 30, 2025.
She was born on December 16, 1942. She dearly loved her friend, Rachel Woods, and her cats, especially Buddy!
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Musselman; parents, Harvey Pearman and Elsie Linkous; daughter, Dinah Musselman; granddaughters, Valorie Bentley and Regina...
Donah Roberts Sutherland
Dec 29, 2025
Donah R Sutherland, Age 73 of Christiansburg Va, Passed away December 29th, 2025, in her home, after a battle with Parkinson's.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Polly and Noblin Roberts; daughters, Missy Alls and Tracie Wilson; sister, Diane Rakes; brothers, Jerry, Timmy, Danny (Tammy) Roberts.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Larry W....
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