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Obituaries
Roberta Argabright Hurst
Jan 4, 2023
Roberta Argabright Hurst, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Shawsville, VA on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born in Christiansburg, VA to the late Ira Lemuel and Edith Beulah McNeil Argabright. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Dennit “Sam” Hurst, two grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Roberta is survived by her...
Velma A. McGuire
Jan 4, 2023
Velma A. McGuire, 79, of Christiansburg received her angel wings January 4, 2023 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is no longer in pain or sad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim McGuire; son, Jimmy McGuire; mother, Elsie Ratcliff; and sister, Darlene McGuyer. Left to treasure the memory of Velma are her brothers, Wayne Ratcliff (Darlene),...
Uncle Larry Wayne Keith
Jan 3, 2023
‘Uncle Larry’ Wayne Keith, 71, of Shawsville passed away on January 3, 2023. He was born on October 1, 1951 to his late parents, Lawrence W. Keith and Hazel Keith. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine MacMakin; brother, Charles Keith; several nieces, nephews, and other family members. He is survived by his sisters,...
Shirley Edna McCoy Hudnall
Jan 2, 2023
Shirley Hudnall of Riner, VA went home to meet her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on January 2nd, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Shirley E. McCoy and Callie Rebecca Phillips, both formerly of Floyd; foster parents, Lawrence and Louise Bryant of Cheylen, WV; brother, Eddie McCoy; husband, Billy Ray Hudnall; and daughter-in-law, Christie Hudnall....
Jane Burks Moore
Dec 30, 2022
Jane Burks Moore, age 65 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Burks; twin brother, James Burks; and niece, Mercy Scales. She is survived by her husband, Gratton Moore; daughter, Charlene Randolph; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Diane Burks; sister, Karen “Candy” Burks; granddaughters, Aniyah James, and Cielle...
Gary David Wardell
Dec 27, 2022
Gary David Wardell, 74, of Christiansburg passed away on December 27, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1948 to the late Joseph Wardell and Alice Wardell. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister, Karen Wardell. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Isla (Bert), Sarah Wardell (Mark), Sparrow Merritt (Matt); son, Seth Wardell...
Barbara Carol Shupe
Dec 24, 2022
BARBARA CAROL (PORTER) SHUPE-Barbara C. Shupe, 77 died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Christiansburg, VA. She was born on April 25, 1945 in Wyoming County, WV. She was the daughter of Charles and Tessie Porter. She was raised with her 10 siblings in Cub Creek, WV. Barbara moved to Washington, DC at the age of 17 where...
Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore
Dec 23, 2022
On Friday, December 23rd, 2022, Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore–beloved daughter and sister–passed away. She was thirty-three and had waged a fierce battle against the enemy of type one diabetes. Born to Caren and Michael Gallimore and sister to Dakota Gallimore, “Jes” had an avid interest in criminal law, graduating from Old Dominion University and going on to assume the role of...
Rev. Theado Edward Simmons
Dec 23, 2022
Rev. Theado Edward Simmons Sr., 85, of Elliston went home to be with the Lord December 23, 2022. He started working in a barber shop and retired with the railroad. In between he also farmed, tinkered in his garage, worked with his sawmill, and was a minister throughout his community and in local nursing homes. He was preceded in death...
William Carlton Miller
Dec 20, 2022
“Daddy Bill” was called home on December 20, 2022, ending a 2 ½ year experience with cancer and a lifetime of service to his family, friends and the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born on July 11, 1934, in Christiansburg, Va. and was preceded in death by his parents H. Andrew Miller and Helen Dixon Miller, his grandparents Morris, C....
Mary Adila Linkous
Dec 15, 2022
Mary Adila Linkous, born June 17, 1944, passed away on December 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her special daughter, Angela ‘Angie’ Linkous. Mary is survived by her sons, James Linkous (Juanita) of Floyd, Phillip Linkous of Christiansburg; daughter, Debbie Linkous; special grandson, J.R. Linkous; and special granddaughter, Gina Linkous. Mary loved to dance and she loved Elvis...
Debara 'Debbie' Fay Smith
Dec 13, 2022
Debara “Debbie’” Fay Smith, 65, of Christiansburg passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 . She was a loving mother, “Nanny”, sister and friend. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Eula Gay Smith of Riner and nephew Chris Saul, of Riner. She is survived by her daughter, Kellie Wilkinson and husband Chris; son Brandon Young and...
Robert Lee Reed
Dec 13, 2022
Robert Lee Reed, 45 of Floyd, passed away on December 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his husband, Stewart Cregger Reed; sister, Angie Miller; grandparents, Asa and Amanda Reed, John and Wanda Dickerson; and aunt, Judy Dickerson. Robert is survived by his mother, Nana Miller (Iven); father, Gary Reed; sister, April Gilbert; aunts, Belinda Alderman, Wanda Mae Hale...
Marendia 'Mary' Matherly Cox
Dec 12, 2022
Marendia ‘Mary’ Matherly Cox, 95, more affectionately known as Granny Cox by her family, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away in the early morning hours of December 12, 2022. She was born to the late Charlie Monroe Matherly & Ola Mae Goad. Besides her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Cox Jr.; children, Barbara Sutphin, Van...
Betty Jean Burress
Dec 11, 2022
Betty Jean Burress, 87 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Burress; parents, Joseph and Mary Miller; and daughter, Rosa Lee Burress. Betty is survived by her sons, Joseph W. Burress, Ronald Burress (Sandra), Donald Burress (Nancy); daughter, Darlene Reed (Phil); grandchildren, Travis Reed (Kari), Kayla Comer (fiancé Brad Spangler),...
Edward George Tice
Dec 11, 2022
Edward George Tice, 77, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Edward was born on August 10, 1945. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Willian Edward Tice and Rose Tice and sister, Jayne King. He is survived by his wife Marian Tice of 56 years; sons, Edward Tice and his wife Kim, George Tice and his...
Patricia Ann Gathercole Smith (Critter)
Dec 9, 2022
Patricia Ann Gathercole Smith (Critter), age 49 of Montgomery County went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2022, after a long fight with cervical cancer. She was born on October 26, 1973 to Charles and Rose Mary Gathercole. Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Mary Gathercole; grandfather, Charles Gathercole, Jr.; brother, Charles Douglas Gathercole, Jr.;...
Leslie Cline 'Les' Pugh
Dec 5, 2022
Leslie Cline Pugh (affectionately known as Les) of Floyd, went to his eternal rest with God on December 5, 2022. Les, the youngest of three children, was born in Floyd, Virginia on September 1, 1927 to O.C. Pugh and Evie Gladys (Sumner) Pugh. He graduated from Floyd High School in 1945. After high school, Les served his country: joining the...
James Edward Raines Jr.
Dec 4, 2022
James Edward Raines Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4th, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Edward Raines. He is survived by his parents, James & Sandra Raines; siblings, Patricia Cooper (Junior), Carrie Raines; son, James Raines III; grandchildren, Blake, Hunter and Emily Raines; fiancé, Jody Johnson;...
Roger Rowland Neel
Dec 4, 2022
Roger Rowland Neel, 94, passed away on December 4, 2022. He was born in Huntington WV to the late John and Harriet Neel. He was married to his beloved wife, the late Sally Ellen Nixon Neel, for 66 years. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Neel-Wilson and her husband Gregory Wilson and stepdaughter, Chandler Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, a...
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