Obituaries

Kenneth Joseph Jametsky

Kenneth Joseph Jametsky

Feb 1, 2025

Kenneth Joseph Jametsky, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at his home. Kenneth was born on October 12, 1932, in Hibbing, MN and was a son of the late Roy Spence and Claudia Kendell Spence. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lorraine Kennedy Jametsky, a...

Nellie Mae Martin Kelley

Nellie Mae Martin Kelley

Feb 1, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Nellie Kelley, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother who passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 13, 1939, in Paint Bank, Virginia, Nellie moved to Pearisburg shortly after and remained a lifelong resident.

Little Bitty Nellie Kelley met Gene-Gene the Dancing Machine...

Clarence "Walter" Thompson

Clarence "Walter" Thompson

Jan 28, 2025

Clarence “Walter” Thompson, age 74 of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. His wife Capris “Cappy” Shelton, was by his side and several of his loving family members. 

 Walter retired from Kroger after 48 years of employment and was a part-time employee at Virginia ABC store for over ten years. He loved people...

Robert "Bob" Rudolph Wilburn

Robert "Bob" Rudolph Wilburn

Jan 25, 2025

Robert “Bob” Rudolph Wilburn, 98, of Spring Oak at Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Roanoke, VA., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Bob was born in Giles County, VA on April 3, 1926, and was a son of the late Hugh Wilburn and Etta Carper Wilburn. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 4...

Robert "Bobby" Edward Reynolds

Robert "Bobby" Edward Reynolds

Jan 20, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Edward Reynolds, 78, of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home in Ingram Village. Bobby was born on December 31, 1946, in Pearisburg, VA and was the son of the late Giles Hamet Reynolds and Nancy Marie Johnson Reynolds.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Bonnie Carol Osborne Mays

Bonnie Carol Osborne Mays

Dec 6, 2024

Bonnie Carol Osborne Mays, 83 of Rich Creek, VA, formerly of Panama City, Fl, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2024, at her home. Bonnie was born on April 20, 1941, in Virginia and was a daughter of the late Charles Osborne, Sr., and Gertrude Belcher Mays Osborne. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death...

Tobias "Toby" Clarence Phillips

Tobias "Toby" Clarence Phillips

Nov 25, 2024

Tobias (Toby) Phillips of Pearisburg passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Calvert Phillips and Nannie Thurland Phillips.

Toby leaves behind his beloved wife of 26 years, Kathy Phillips, his mother-in-law Mamie Robertson, stepsons Matt Amos and his wife Shaleese and Mark Amos, brother Nelson...

Zellwood Bailey Bradley

Zellwood Bailey Bradley

Nov 24, 2024

Zellwood Bailey Bradley, age 94, of Pearisburg, VA , went to be with Jesus whom she loved so much on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA. She was born November 17, 1930 in Jolo, West Virginia, and was the daughter of Robert F. and Hattie Bailey. 

 Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Donald Wayne Epling

Donald Wayne Epling

Nov 20, 2024

Donald Wayne Epling, 67, of Narrows, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Born on July 31, 1957, Don was a cherished member of his community, known for his warm spirit and love for family and friends. 

Don was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Clarence Trinkle Epling and Mary Lee Nance...

Kay Howell Houck

Kay Howell Houck

Nov 20, 2024

Kay Howell Houck, 92 of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Christiansburg, VA. Kay was born on June 25, 1932, in North Carolina, and was a daughter of the late Glen Howell and Eula Miller Howell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Paul Scott Hundley

Paul Scott Hundley

Nov 10, 2024

Paul Scott Hundley, 59 of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Scott was born on July 6, 1965, in Radford, VA, and was a son of Hartwell Elbert Hundley, Jr. and Paula Ann Ogle Hundley of Pearisburg. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hartwell Keith Hundley and a nephew, Dylan Hartwell...

Christine Kay Boyd Tickle

Christine Kay Boyd Tickle

Nov 4, 2024

Christine Kay Boyd Tickle, 74 of Ripplemead, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Chris was born on January 28, 1950, in Oak Hill, WV and was a daughter of the late Carl Gilbert Boyd and Bertie Todd Boyd.

Chris was a long-time employee at the Friends and Family Restaurant in...

Margaret Eaton Wilson

Margaret Eaton Wilson

Nov 3, 2024

Margaret Eaton Johnston Wilson, age 87, of Pearisburg, VA, (Bane), was welcomed to her eternal home on Sunday, November 03, 2024, after suffering a stroke. Margaret was born on February 18, 1937, to the late Shuler Kirk Johnston and Gladys Eaton Johnston at their home in Wabash, in Giles County. After Margaret graduated from Pearisburg High School in 1954, where...

Timothy Allen Dennis

Timothy Allen Dennis

Nov 2, 2024

Timothy Allen Dennis, age 64, passed away at his residence in Pearisburg, VA., on Nov. 2, 2024. Tim was born on March 11, 1960, in Homestead, Florida to his parents, the late Phyllis Journell Dennis and the late Theodore C. Dennis. He is survived by his brothers, Troy W. Dennis of Pearisburg and Todd E. Dennis (niece Sarah) of New...

James Alvin Journell

James Alvin Journell

Oct 20, 2024

James “Jim” Alvin Journell, 68, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1956, in Camp LeJunje, NC, to Bernard Nelson Journell and the late Jeanette Compton Journell.

Besides his father, Bernard N. Journell (June) of Narrows, he is survived by his sons, Cody Journell (Amber) of Blacksburg, Carson Journell (Kaitlin) of Pearisburg, his wife Debbie...

Norma Jane Lafon

Norma Jane Lafon

Oct 19, 2024

Norma Jane Lafon 82, of Pearisburg, VA passed peacefully from this life and entered the gates of Heaven on October 19, 2024. Jane was born on September 17, 1942, and was a daughter of the late Frank Elliott Lafon and Eunice Lafon. 

Jane was a graduate of Pearisburg High School and a member of Pembroke Methodist Church. She was retired from...

Cecil Lee Estep

Cecil Lee Estep

Oct 18, 2024

Cecil Lee “Lou Lou” Estep, 35, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was a son of the late Cecil Wayne Estep and Debbie Evans Estep. He was born on October 28, 1987, in Blacksburg, VA.

Lou Lou loved the outdoors, gaming and skateboarding. He loved music, especially Rap and he could perform it as well....

Betty Jo Williams Reynolds

Betty Jo Williams Reynolds

Sep 29, 2024

Betty Jo Williams Reynolds, 77 of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home. Betty Jo was born on March 31, 1947, in Pearisburg and was a daughter of the late William “John” Andrew Williams and Alma Louise Songer Dowdy. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her step father,...

Barbara Alpha Songer

Barbara Alpha Songer

Sep 29, 2024

 Barbara Alpha Butler Songer, 90 of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Heritage Hall Rich Creek Nursing Home. Barbara was born on February 19, 1934, in Pearisburg and was a daughter of the late Charles Lee Butler and Eloise Powell Butler. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Elbert Lane Keffer

Elbert Lane Keffer

Sep 23, 2024

Elbert Lane Keffer, 95 of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024. Lane was born on July 26, 1929, in Craig Co., VA and was a son of the late Elbert Lee Keffer and Minnie Exie Martin Keffer. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Loraine...

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