Irene Hope Walters
Jun 3, 2026
Irene Hope Harden Walters, age 81, of Wytheville, VA passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was born January 19, 1945 in Wythe County, daughter of the late William and Roberta Irvin Harden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jerry Walters; infant sons, Thimothy Mark and John Michael Walters; four sisters, Nellie Sharitz, Ida Williams, Claudine Montgomery...
Deborah Louise McMickle
Jun 1, 2026
Deborah L. McMickle, 70, of Ivanhoe, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026. Born on October 6, 1955, in Wythe County, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Catherine Louise Hodge.
Deborah was a vibrant woman who brought style and warmth wherever she went. Known for being a sharp dresser, she had a passion for fashion, an...
Lewis Umbarger
May 31, 2026
Lewis Umbarger, age 87, of Ceres, Virginia went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1938, to the late Elmer Umbarger and Nellie Coffey Umbarger.
Lewis shared 58 beautiful years of marriage with his late wife, Phyllis Jeane Durham Umbarger, after marrying on January 30, 1960. He was a devout man who...
Kelly Elaine Cassada
May 29, 2026
Kelly Elaine Cassada, 61 of Crockett, Virginia passed away in Wytheville County Hospital on May 29th, 2026.
Kelly was born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1964. Kelly was preceded in death by her parents, Charles L. Cassada and Ellen Daves Cassada.
Kelly is survived by her life long partner of 40 years, Dennis Sult, her daughters Charlotte Blevins (David Blevins), and Amber...
Rev. Robert Jackson Reynolds
May 28, 2026
Reverend Robert Jackson Reynolds, age 93, of Hillsville, VA passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born November 29, 1932 in Carroll County, the son of the late Sebe and Gracie Bond Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Faye Shinault Reynolds and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Helen...
Paul "Peewee" King
May 25, 2026
Paul L. “Peewee” King, age 76, of Ivanhoe, VA passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born December 4, 1949 in Wythe County, son of the late William and Mary McRoberts King. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Melinda Bowers King, two sisters, Juanita Stanley and Peggy Burnett, four brothers, George King, Clinton King, Billy...
Arthur Jackson "Jack" Lawrence
May 21, 2026
Arthur Jackson “Jack” Lawrence, Jr., age 91, of Barren Springs, VA passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born January 8, 1935 in Mt. Airy, NC, the son of the late Arthur Jackson Lawrence, Sr. and Mildred Hall Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Ruth (Bob) Rider, and three brothers, James “Cotton” Lawrence, Clay...
George Arnold
May 21, 2026
George Arnold, age 75, of Wytheville, VA passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born May 22, 1950 in Wythe County, son of the late Jack and Violet Akers Arnold. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Shelia Kenney, Jackie Goad and Lisa Arnold; and a brother, Ike Miller.
George was very patriotic; he loved his president...
Larry Allen Rider
May 19, 2026
Larry Allen Rider, born August 17th, 1967, with his twin sister Lisa Ann in Gallipolis Ohio to the late Frederick C. Rider and Verdie Mae Rider. He is survived by his only son, Jack Allen Rider and grandson, James Dean Rider of Hillsville Virginia; his twin, Lisa Coleman of Reedsville Ohio and her spouse, Steve Coleman; his eldest brother, Rick...
Paige Waller Alderman
May 18, 2026
On the evening of May 18, 2026, a beautiful soul left to go home. She was reunited with her husband, parents, siblings, grandson, and many friends that went before her. Paige Waller Alderman was loved by many. She will always be remembered by how she welcomed people into her life and home. She was a mother figure to not only...
Belford Duane Alley
May 18, 2026
Duane “Duke” Alley passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Though he considered himself a simple man, those who knew and loved him knew he was a man of incredible strength, kindness, and resilience.
Duane faced hardships throughout his life with determination and grace. He lost his father in a tragic accident at the age of 9...
Ralph Maynard
May 16, 2026
Ralph Maynard, 89, of Montpelier, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Eddie Dalton at Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, VA, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Bethany Community Church, Austinville, VA 24312.
Ralph was born...
Cynthia Dawn Thompson
May 16, 2026
Cynthia Dawn “Cindy” Younger Thompson, age 69, of Wytheville, VA passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born May 28, 1956 in Wythe County, and was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Paige Younger; her husband, David Thompson and their son, Eric Thompson; her sister, Janet Haun.
Survivors include her daughter, Rochelle Thompson of Radford, VA; son, Shane...
Leonard Carter Thomas
May 16, 2026
Leonard Carter Thomas, a devoted farmer, cherished community member, and beloved brother, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Wytheville, Virginia. Born on January 21, 1951, in Virginia, Leonard dedicated his life to the land and the people around him, leaving behind a legacy marked by warmth, hard work, and heartfelt connections.
Known far and wide for his friendly nature,...
Robert Crockett Cline
May 13, 2026
Robert Crockett Cline, age 82, of Crockett, VA passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born May 28, 1943 in Cripple Creek, son of the late Dewey F. Cline, Sr. and Ida Wright Cline. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Edna Cline Fulton and a brother, Dewey F. “Slick” Cline, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Verna...
Russell Everett Hicks II
May 9, 2026
Russell Everett Hicks ll, age 68, of Max Meadows, VA passed away May 9, 2026. He was born February 15, 1958, the son of the late Russell Everett Hicks and Margaret Belcher Hicks. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Everett Hicks lll.
Russell was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Cateena Hicks; his...
Jannie Hubbard Smythers
May 8, 2026
Jannie Mae Hubbard Smythers entered Heaven surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving to others. Born on August 29, 1947, to Hilmond Howard “Bill” Hubbard and O’Donna Dell Nester Hubbard, Jannie lived a life rooted deeply in faith, family, kindness, and quiet strength.
To know Jannie was to know love in its purest form. Her greatest joy in life...
Beverly Sue Dicker
May 8, 2026
Beverly Sue Swecker Dicker, age 73, of Barren Springs, VA passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born June 7, 1952 in Pulaski County, daughter of the late Thomas Swecker and Dondee Stoots Swecker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clifford Dicker and her brother, Doug Swecker.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Rhonda LaRue and Darrell Arnold...
Gwendolyn Beatrice Ayers
May 8, 2026
Gwendolyn Beatrice King Ayers, age 78, a devoted and loving mother whose faith and dedication touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in Salem, Va. Born on March 4, 1948, in Wythe County, Va. to the late Garnett King and Georgia Campbell King. The family grieves the loss of those who predeceased her, including her...
Ima Thelma Martin
May 6, 2026
Ima Thelma Surratt Martin, age 88, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born February 14, 1938 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Harvey Glenn Surratt and Alma Elizabeth Surratt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Clay Martin; her brother, Eugene Surratt and his wife, Minnie Helen Surratt; a step-son, Thomas...