Feb 19, 2026

William Arnold Bartleson of Marion, Virginia—known affectionately by family and friends as Bill or "Cornbread"—passed away on February 19, 2026. He was the son of Shirley Bartleson and the late Richard Bartleson.

He dedicated his life to helping others through his work and as a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He enjoyed fishing and cheering on his beloved...

Feb 18, 2026

Claudine Elizabeth Cregger Tibbs, age 84, of Ceres, VA passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born December 9, 1941 in Wyoming. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Tibbs, her parents, Melvin and Betty Cregger and a sister, Gussie Campbell.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Cassell (Carlton); son, Joey Tibbs (Jill); grandchildren, Kari...

Feb 14, 2026

George W Lambert, age 85 of Max Meadows, Virginia went to his eternal home on February 14, 2026. Awaiting to welcome him home were his wife of 61 years, Patricia "Midge" Lambert, daughter Sandra Lambert and great granddaughter Aspen Shaw.

George was a US Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. His love of the outdoors was seen...

Feb 14, 2026

Phyllis Ann Webb Alley departed this world for her Heavenly Home on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at her home. She was born December 28, 1954 to the late Herbert and Bobbie Webb in Ivanhoe, VA. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Kay Grimes and Shirley Webb.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 48 years,...

Feb 12, 2026

April Dawn Busick, age 36, of Cripple Creek, VA passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born September 27, 1989 in Wythe County, VA.

Survivors include her mother, Ethel Crockett Busick and father, James "Jimmy" Busick; her son, Dylan King; sister and brother-in-law, Allison and Christopher Peeples; aunts and uncle, Liz Crockett, Donnie and Cindy Crockett....

Feb 8, 2026

Eunice Thursie Mitchell, 88, of Wytheville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

Born March 12, 1937, in Ceres, Virginia, Eunice was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Lambert and Delightful Victoria Lambert. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Mitchell; her daughter, Karen Parker; three...

Feb 7, 2026

Gary Ray Gallimore, age 61, of Wytheville VA, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. Born June 7, 1964 in Pulaski VA, he was the son of Minnie Branscome Gallimore and late Charles Gallimore. He was gentle and caring. He cared deeply for his family. He was an avid fisherman.

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

Feb 7, 2026

Lonnie Eugene Kennedy, age 70, of Wytheville, VA passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born August 20, 1955 in Wytheville. Lonnie was a devoted and loving husband to his wife and found his greatest joy in spending time with family and enjoying a day of fishing. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone....

Feb 6, 2026

Jeffrey Cameron Caudill, age 65, of Wytheville, VA passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born July 4, 1960 in Wythe County and was preceded in death by his father, James Caudill, Sr.

Survivors include his mother, JoAnn Caudill; his best friend, Joseph Hand, Jr.; two sons, Ben and Amanda Caudill, Daniel Caudill; mother of his...

Feb 6, 2026

Lorraine Valerie Asher Martin, age 83, of Wytheville, VA passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born September 11, 1942 in Southampton, England, daughter of the late Kenneth Asher and Irene Turner Asher. She was also preceded in death by a son, David Edward MacAdams, Sr.

Survivors include two sons, Derek MacAdams and Philip MacAdams, both...

Feb 3, 2026

Robert Daniel MacCoan, age 72, of Wytheville, VA passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born December 21, 1953 in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Herbert and Stella Pulaski Coan. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Terri MacCoan; daughter, Emily Claire MacCoan; son, Ian Patrick MacCoan; sister, Mary...

Feb 2, 2026

Ernest Maxwell Lundy, Jr, 77 of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on February 2, surrounded by loving family. Ernie was born on October 27, 1948, in Rural Retreat, Virginia, to Earnest Maxwell Lundy and Evelyn Elizabeth Hubble Lundy. He grew up in Rural Retreat and graduated from Rural Retreat High School in 1966, where he had met Linda at a...

Feb 2, 2026

Mae Frances Wise, age 78, of Wytheville, VA passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born June 29, 1947 in Grayson County, daughter of the late Jesse James Kyle and Ozelle Johnson Kyle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wise.

Survivors include her daughter, Tonya Jones of Wytheville; her son, David Jones, Jr....

Jan 31, 2026

Bruce Wayne Akers, age 71, of Wytheville, VA, the Piney community, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born July 17, 1954 in Wythe County, son of the late Charles Robert and Carrie Dunford Akers.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Akers; two sisters, Lynn Akers Puckett and Elaine Thomas (Bobby); a brother, Wade Akers (Trudie); his...

Jan 31, 2026

G.B. (George Buford) Johnson, age 58, of Austinville, VA passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. G.B. was born on July 27, 1967 to the late Paul Hudson Johnson and Peggy Jane Bralley Johnson.

G.B. is survived by his faithful companion Snickers; God-Children, Aiden, Jackson, Grant and Claire; and several cousins. G.B. is...

Jan 30, 2026

Barbara Ann Saferight Akers went to be in God's nearer presence on January 30, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1937, married and had three children. She earned her cosmetology certificate and started her own business, which she ran for more than 30 years.

She was VERY caring and had a kind, loving, and compassionate heart....

Jan 29, 2026

Chad Graham Cline, age 53, of Max Meadows, VA (Fort Chiswell area) passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born July 6, 1972 in Wythe County, the son of the late Ersel Dwayne Cline, Sr. and Onetta Jean Manley Cline Lawson.

Survivors include a daughter, Eleanor Jean Cline of Lynchburg, VA;...

Jan 28, 2026

William Gilpin, age 82, of Bastian, VA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born December 25, 1943 in Bluefield WV, the son of the late Howard and Maude Hawkins Gilpin.

William was a member of Rocky Gap United Methodist Church. He enjoyed playing the guitar and loved to watch his chickens.

In addition...

Jan 28, 2026

Timothy "Hot Rod" Shawn Dean, age 46, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born December 6, 1979 in Wythe County, son of the late Michael Thomas Dean, Jr. and Dorinda King Dean. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Dee King.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and...

Jan 23, 2026

Mary Irene Blevins Porter, age 92, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born August 28, 1933 in Smyth County, daughter of the late Matthew and Lannie Huffman Blevins. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Joseph B. Porter.

Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Frazier,...