Dec 20, 2024

Matthew Stokes Whorton, age 46, of Max Meadows, VA passed away December 20, 2024. He was born June 30, 1978 in Culpeper County, Virginia and was preceded in death by his father, Linum Whorton.

Survivors include his mother, Holly Stokes Whorton; a sister, Rebecca Knight; a brother, Joseph Allen Whorton; two nieces, Victoria Knight and Heather Foster...

Dec 20, 2024

Carl William "Bill" Morehead, Jr., age 77, of Wytheville, VA passed away Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born June 4, 1947 in Pulaski County, the son of the late Carl William Morehead, Sr. and Alma Quesenberry Morehead. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Bobby Chinault.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie...

Dec 18, 2024

Joan Winesette Coggins (89) received her home-going Wednesday December 18, 2024, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born in Carroll County, Virginia, Joan's family eventually settled in Knoxville, Tennessee after World War II. She met her husband, Elbert K. Coggins III (Sonny) at the University of Tennessee, where she graduated with a nursing degree and was a registered nurse. Once she had...

Dec 17, 2024

Linda Gale Reynolds Shinault, age 81, of Cedar Bluff, VA passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born October 21, 1943 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Ewell Reynolds and Edith Russell Reynolds Porter and was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Shinault.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Trena Shinault of...

Dec 17, 2024

John David Blevins, age 54, of Rural Retreat, VA passed away Tuesday December 17, 2024.  He was born July 12, 1970 in Wythe County to Debra Six and the late David Russell Blevins. He was also predeceased by Aunts Jane, Etta Rhea, and grandmother Evelyn Blevins.

He is survived by daughters Tyler Blevins, Daylin Blevins; granddaughter Blakely...

Dec 16, 2024

Rebecca S. Adams, 74, of Max Meadows, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. Born September 25, 1950 in Wytheville VA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Hazel Stoots Monday.

She liked to cook. She loved music and making others happy. She liked to take care of others. She was a graduate of Summit School...

Dec 15, 2024

James Scott Pearman, 50, of Hillsville VA, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born December 6, 1974 in Wythe County VA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Glenda King Pearman.

He was a loving father who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially at the river. He loved his dog, Bo....

Dec 12, 2024

Richard Allen Thomas, age 53, of Martinsburg, WV passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born July 21, 1971 in Fredrick, MD and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert "Jiggs" Thomas; grandmother, Virginia Lucille Scott Thomas Richardson; and several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his mother, Rita Faye Thomas; many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with both sadness and confidence in the victory won that we announce the passing of Virginia C. Richter Farrar who left this life on December 10th at the age of 98 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Born May 8, 1926 in Aurelius, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha...

Dec 8, 2024

Martha June Sayers Alley, age 80, of Austinville, VA passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was born February 12, 1944 in Carroll County, daughter of the late James Loyd Sayers and Eunice Stoneman Sayers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl L. Alley; a brother, Leroy Sayers and maternal grandparents, Harriet and Rev. E.C. Stoneman.

Dec 7, 2024

Christopher Aaron Blankenship age 32 of Bluefield, WV passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.  He was born in Bluefield, WV on March 19, 1992.

Christopher enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and also enjoyed making people laugh and smile.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Jeffrey Todd Blankenship Rosella mama Rose,...

Dec 7, 2024

Mary Charlene Dalton Herron, age 86, of Ivanhoe, VA passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was born December 8, 1937 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Charlie and Beatrice Campbell Dalton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Herron.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Ronda and Dwayne Evans of Ivanhoe, Frankie "Teany"...

Dec 3, 2024

Grover Lee Chrisley, age 77, of Copper Hill, VA passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born October 25,1947 in Wythe County, son of the late Jesse Ree Chrisley and Nellie Allison Chrisley. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Braton Chrisley. Grover was a United States Air Force veteran.

Survivors include his sister,...

Dec 3, 2024

Janet Louise Brooks, age 75, of Bland, VA passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Bland. She was born October 13, 1949 in Caretta, WV, daughter of the late Felix Gilbert Jones and Pearl Sopsher Jones. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin R Brooks; grandson, Triston Noah Froy; brother, Palmer Atwell;...

Dec 1, 2024

William Loyde Hill, age 56, of Ivanhoe, VA passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born July 21, 1968 in Wythe County and was preceded in death by his mother, Annette Stuart Hill.

Survivors include his wife, Deana Hill; a daughter, Brittany Hill of Ivanhoe; a son, Justin Hill of the home; his father, Dennis Loyde...

Nov 30, 2024

Martha Kennedy, 78, of Wytheville VA, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Born April 19, 1946 in Wytheville VA, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Lineberry Tate.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, son in law Daniel Richmond, great grandchild, Candy Hess.

She enjoyed fishing and...

Nov 29, 2024

Linda Inez "Sally" Shinault Blevins, 74 of Wytheville, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 13, 1950 to the late Wilbert and Ellen (Peak) Shinault. One of the hardest workers you would ever meet, Sally worked in many factories around Wytheville. When she was in her 50's, she attended...

Nov 27, 2024

Roberta Virginia "Bobbie" Poole, age 88, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born December 17, 1935 in Keyser, WV, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Brandenburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Sonny" Poole and her brother, Jay Brandenburg. Bobbie was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

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Nov 26, 2024

Barry Dylan Bruce March 22, 1991 – November 26, 2024

Born March 22, 1991, to Barry Bruce and Staci Roseberry Bruce at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Dylan graduated from Bland High School and was employed by Graze on Main in Wytheville VA. Dylan was a free spirit, and he lived life to the beat of his own...

Nov 25, 2024

Ruth Alma Spraker, age 100, of Wytheville, VA (the Cripple Creek community) passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born March 14, 1924 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Walter and Bertha Umberger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Spraker, three brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Jones and...