Jul 7, 2026

Richard "Rick" Allen Sage, 71, passed away on July 7, 2026 at the Galax Rehab and Nursing center. While his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the memories he leaves behind.

Rick was born on June 5, 1955, in Welch, West Virginia. As the only brother...

Jul 6, 2026

With great sadness and sorrow the family of Nathaniel Scott Pios, age, 42 of Independence, VA announces his passing at the Twin County Hospital in the late evening of Saturday, July 6, 2026. Nathaniel was born on August 9, 1983, in Buffalo, New York to Leonard Paul and Debra Mae McAlpine Pios.

He will be remembered for...

Jun 28, 2026

Pearl Etta "Cookie" Cooper

Sunrise: January 10, 1952 Sunset: June 28, 2026

Mrs. Pearl Etta "Cookie" Cooper, age 74, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Grayson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Independence, VA.

Born on January 10, 1952, in Roanoke, VA, Pearl was the daughter of the late...

Jun 28, 2026

Clarence Reed Bowers, age 96, of Troutdale, VA, the Laurel Hill Community passed away in the early afternoon of June 28, 2026, at the home of his caregiver in Troutdale.  Clarence was born on May 22, 1930, in Creston, NC to Dewey and Ollie Lee Reed Bowers.  As a young man, Clarence joined the United States Navy in 1948...

Jun 26, 2026

Shirley Jean Parsons, age 86, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born on February 24, 1940, in Blacksburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl Waitsel Winters Sr. and Elsie Idora Hungate Winters. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Dan Winters, Waitsey Winters, Jo Ann Marsh, Ruth Sparks, Betty Lee Smith, Jack...

Jun 25, 2026

"Who can find a virtuous woman, her price is far above rubies…"  The earthly sojourn of Elizabeth Louise Bourne Roberts, age 83, of Independence, VA, the Pine Mountain Community, came to a close as the night fell on June 25, 2026.  In that moment her faith became sight, and she entered the joys of paradise that had been prepared...

Jun 24, 2026

Richard Wiley Donovan, 83, passed away on June 24, 2026. Richard was born on January 22, 1943,in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina with a degree in Mathematics and received his MBA from the University of Baltimore. Richard taught high school math before turning to a career in banking for over 30 years. He enjoyed...

Jun 22, 2026

Karen Yvonne Poe Blevins, age 59, of Whitetop, Virginia passed away on the morning of June 22, 2026, at the Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chilhowie, Virginia following an extended illness of several years.  She was born in Ashe County on November 29, 1966, to Vance Poe and Ethel Payne Poe.  Karen was a devoted Christian who often...

Jun 22, 2026

A Life Well Lived In Loving Memory of Philip Mitchell Funk

We celebrate an extraordinary life, well lived.

Philip Mitchell Funk entered this world as a remarkably beautiful baby on June 27, 1979. He was born to his parents, Mitchell Funk and Susan Carico, and was raised in Grayson County, Virginia—a genuine Spring Valley boy...

Jun 21, 2026

Wanda Jennings Bare, age 70, of the Bristol Community of Ashe County peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026.  Wanda was born on July 2, 1955, in Galax, Virginia to John Draper and Odessa Kirby Jennings.  Wanda greatest joy was being with her family.  There are no words to...