Sep 17, 2025

Della Gaye Martin Armbrister, 93, of Wytheville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at New River Valley Medical Center.  Born September 14, 1932, in Wythe County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Wesley Martin and Elizabeth Dean Martin.  Della/Mom/MawMaw/ "Big D" dearly loved her family and was happiest working in her beautiful rose and...

Sep 14, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Roop, age 75, of Wytheville, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Born on January 1, 1950, in Lee County, VA, he was the son of the late Hagan Russell Roop and Dora Orr Roop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathryn "Ty" Findlay Roop.

Wayne...

Sep 10, 2025

William Andrew Surber, 83, of Rural Retreat, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. A native Virginian, he was born the fourth of eight children to Louis Early and Mattie Comer Surber March 13, 1942 in Saltville.

Mr. Surber was a loving husband and father, retiree of Southwestern Bell, and a storyteller. Most importantly, he loved the Lord...

Sep 9, 2025

Shirley Jean Webb, age 67, of Ivanhoe, VA passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She was born August 18, 1958 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah Alley Webb. Complete arrangements will be announced later by Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, VA.

Sep 7, 2025

Nancy A Keyes, age 80, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Maryville Tn. on Sunday September 7th 2025. Born on January 20, 1945 in Rural Retreat Va., Nancy was a homemaker with a creative spirit. Besides caring for her family, she owned a gift shop utilizing her talent for flower arranging and home decorating. Her favorite time...

Sep 7, 2025

Beverly "Lynn" Perry, age 92, of Wytheville, VA passed away Sunday, September 07, 2025. She was born October 17, 1932, in Lawrence, MA and was preceded in death by her husband Leon "Lee" Edward Perry and a daughter, Sharlene Perry.

She was a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church, Hands All Around Quilt Club and New River...

Sep 6, 2025

On the evening of September 6, 2025, Cathy Crystal Grubb McElrath, having fought a good fight with extended illness, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father.

Cathy was born on October 30, 1955, in Wytheville, Virginia. She attended Fort Chiswell High School and continued her education at Wytheville Community College, where she obtained degrees in...

Sep 5, 2025

Eleanor Kaye Arnold, 71, of Max Meadows passed away Friday, September 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Retha Gunter, a sister, Maxine Brown. Two brothers, Bobby Gunter and James "Buck" Gunter.

She is survived by her Daughter and Son-In-Law, Jennifer and Jay Hall. A Son, Richard Martin. Three Grandchildren, Matthew Hall,...

Sep 3, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Kenneth Cali, age 70, of Wytheville, VA. passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born in Bayshore, NY on December 11, 1954 to the late Anthony J. Cali and Gladys Fallon Cali.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Harold G. Cali and sister Edna Ritner.

He was a jack of all...

Sep 1, 2025

Barbara Teresa Bennett Guy, Age 71, of Wytheville, VA was called home to her heavenly father on September 1, 2025. She was born August 30, 1954 in Forest County, MS, daughter of Nancy Bennett and the late George Bennett.

In 1977 she married the love of her life, Byron Guy. They made a life together raising their...

Aug 30, 2025

Son of a preacher man, George Dallas Shumate, known by most as Captain, Papaw, Dad, and by his wife, Dallas, a beloved husband of almost 60 years. He was a father, veteran, builder, and friend who passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2025 at Wythe County Community Hospital surrounded by his family. Born on March 11th, 1939 in Harrisonburg,...

Aug 29, 2025

Matthew King, 66, of Bland VA, passed away, Friday, August 29, 2025. Born December 13, 1958, in Wytheville VA, he was the son of the late Earnest Karl King and Mary Edith Thompson King

He loved to hunt and fish and his favorite was Dirt Car Racing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Aug 27, 2025

Sheila Gay Landon Marsh, age 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born January 9, 1948 in Norfolk, VA, daughter of the late Edward Leigh Landon and Frances Darrell Landon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Lee Marsh.

Survivors include two daughters, Tiffany Shamaly and wife Maureen Shamaly,...

Aug 26, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Porter Mabe, age 91, of Ivanhoe, VA passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born October 26, 1933 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Lonnie Ewing Porter and Mabel Aker Porter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. "Bubbie" Mabe; 2 sisters, Pauline Williams and Zelma "Ott" Porter; 5 brothers, Ewing, Pete,...

Aug 25, 2025

Jack Atkins Widner, age 87, of Rural Retreat, VA. passed away Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born in Wythe County, VA. on September 18, 1937, he was the son of the late William Widner and Theora Atkins. Preceding him in death is his first wife Mary Anne Poole Widner, and second wife June Dunford Widner.  Jack was a...

Aug 22, 2025

Berman Graham Gallimore age 89 of Barren Springs VA passed away Friday August 22, 2025. He was born October 14, 1935 in Virginia the son of the late William L. & Vinecy Dalton Gallimore, & was preceded in death by his wife Alma Elizabeth Lyons Gallimore, his daughter Gwendelyn Gallimore Bond, his granddaughters husband Johnathan Angell, 2 sisters Gertrude...

Aug 22, 2025

Raymond Lee Short, Jr. age 78 of Rural Retreat, VA passed away Friday, August 22, 2025.  He was born in Welch, WV on December 26, 1946 the son of the late Raymond Lee Short, Sr. and Rowena Mae Hash Short.  Raymond was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army and was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Alice...

Aug 19, 2025

Leonard Donald Fields, Sr., age 67, of Rocky Gap, VA passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 13, 1958 in Richlands, VA and raised in Manassas, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Mullins Fields; step-father, Roy Fields; step-mother, Mary (Myrtle) Stacy; sister, Bonnie Stacy; mother-in-law, Margie...

Aug 17, 2025

With broken hearts and empty arms, we announce the passing of Fay Ratcliffe Southern. Born in Pulaski County, Va on December 12, 1934. She gained her angel wings on August 17, 2025.

She was preceded in death by 2 children, Robbie and Toni Carol, her parents, Hensil and Peggy Ratcliffe, brothers Larry and Billy Ratcliffe, stepson Michael...

Aug 15, 2025

Troy Edward Henley, 85, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away, Friday, August 15, 2025.

Born February 12, 1940, in Carroll County VA, he was the son of the late Monroe and Mary Henley.

He was a hard worker who never met a stranger he loved God and his Family.

In addition to his...