Obituaries
Diane Lynn Price
Dec 15, 2023
Diane Lynn Eaton Price, 67 of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home in Wilburn Valley. Diane was born on April 7, 1956, in Pearisburg to the late James (Dick) Eaton and Hazel Earnest Eaton.
She was a member of Eatons Chapel United Methodist Church in Bane, VA.
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George "Flash" Howard Snider, Jr.
Dec 5, 2023
George “Flash” Howard Snider, Jr., of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his apartment. George was born on February 13, 1978, in Blacksburg, VA and was a son of the late George Howard Snider, Sr. and Margaret Young Snider.
George loved the outdoors, fishing, hiking, riding thru the mountains,...
Ella Juanita Neice Sexton
Nov 29, 2023
Ella Juanita Neice Sexton, 89, of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Ella was born on January 18, 1934, in Giles County, VA and was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Neice and Nillie Jane Riggs Neice. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death...
Bruce Arthur Tomlinson
Nov 11, 2023
October 14, 1942 – November 11, 2023
“The” Bruce was a man loved by all. His ever-present smile and beautiful blue eyes were mesmerizing.
Born to Harry Walter (Tex) Tomlinson and Guida Medalen Tomlinson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was their fourth son, survived by his brother David Tomlinson of Minneapolis. Predeceased are his brothers James Tomlinson and Edward Tomlinson....
Anthony Gillett Wickline
Nov 9, 2023
Anthony “Wick” Gillett Wickline, 67 of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Anthony was born on July 26, 1956, in Pearisburg and was a son of the late Gillett Grey Wickline and Lorraine Walls Wickline.
Wick was a 1974 graduate of Giles High School, and...
Maleta Cooper Guthrie
Oct 14, 2023
Maleta Cooper Guthrie, 87, of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Highland Ridge Rehab in Dublin, VA. Maleta was born on January 30, 1936, in Princeton, WV and was a daughter of the late Blackstone Cooper and Mary Dicie Dishner Cooper. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 1...
Lester Raymond Spangler, Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
On October 13, 2023, God called Lester Raymond Spangler, Jr. to his heavenly home. He was met at the pearly gates by his beloved wife Barbara, his mother, Mary Webb Spangler and his father Lester Raymond Spangler, Sr. Lester spent his life in the United States Air Force, serving our country during the Vietnam era. He loved serving his...
Louise Stafford Johnston
Oct 10, 2023
Louise Bolton Stafford Johnston, 99, of (Trigg), Pearisburg, VA, was released from all her suffering on October 10, 2023. Her strength restored, she can once again play the piano and sing her beloved hymns. Louise was born May 23, 1924, in Berton, Virginia, to Robert Cyrus Stafford and Bertha Jennelle Stafford and moved to Trigg, Virginia, as a small...
Margie Lee Earnest Sommers Bean
Oct 4, 2023
Margie Lee Earnest Sommers Bean, 90, a resident of Heritage Hall Rich Creek, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Margie was born on December 14, 1932, in Dry Fork, VA and was a daughter of the late Gaylord Thomas Earnest, Sr. and Cora Lynch Earnest. Besides her parents, she was...
Cheryl Ann Thompson
Oct 2, 2023
Cheryl Laughlin Thompson was born on April 5, 1953, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Richard Henry Laughlin and Joyce Kiefer Strintz. She is survived by her four children: LIssa (Gene) Conley of Newcomerstown, OH; Marshall (Melissa) Miller of Elkton, MD; Jason Miller and Dennis Thompson of Maryland. Surviving Cheryl is a sister, Cindy Spears, and three brothers, Richard,...
James Richard Oakley
Sep 19, 2023
James “Jim” Richard Oakley, 86 of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Jim was born on January 2, 1937, in Martinsville, VA and was a son of the late James Tylor Oakley and Reavey Azalea Oakley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Peters Oakley, son,...
Virgie Louise Caldewll
Aug 26, 2023
Virgie Louise King Caldwell, 96 of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin, VA. Louise was born on December 15, 1926, and was a daughter of the late Wilburn Clendenin King and Grace Mae Tucker King. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Cathy Smith Dowdy
Aug 25, 2023
Cathy Smith Dowdy, 62 of Newport, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023, at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Cathy was born on November 24, 1960, in Roanoke and was a daughter of Patricia Ann McKinney and the late John Wallace Smith. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, David...
Barbara Snider McDonald
Aug 14, 2023
Barbara “Tinker” Snider McDonald, 80 of Ripplemead, VA departed this earth for heaven on August 14, 2023, in the care of Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born in Giles County on December 12, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Garland H. Snider and Stella Bailey Snider. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Ray Jackson Taylor
Aug 11, 2023
Ray Jackson Taylor, 94, passed away at his home Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. As a member of Castle Rock Baptist Church, he was comforted knowing his place is with his Lord and Savior. If you ever had the privilege of shaking Ray’s hand, you could feel his strength. Not only was he physically strong,...
Hansaben Harmanbhai Patel
Aug 7, 2023
Hansaben Harmanbhai Patel, 76, of Pearisburg, VA, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home. Hansaben was born in Kunjrav, India on August 25, 1946, and was a daughter of the late Parsottambhai Motibhai Patel and Chanchalben Parsottambhai Patel.
Hansaben loved her food and she was a homemaker who loved raising her family.
She is survived by...

Vicki Ann Adamson
Aug 4, 2023
Vicki Ann Martin AdamsonThursday, September 9, 1954 – Friday, August 4, 2023Vicki Ann Martin Adamson, 68, of Colorado Springs, CO and Ripplemead, VA entered into her Heavenly home in the afternoon hours of Friday, August 4, 2023, at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North after a sudden medical episode two days prior at her residence.Vicki was born on Thursday, September 9, 1954,...
Phyllis Ann Puckett
Jul 27, 2023
Phyllis Ann Phelps Puckett, a true earth-bound Angel, went to be with her Lord and family in Heaven on the early morning of July 27th, 2023. Born to Montie Warren Phelps and Pauline Ball Phelps on September 18th, 1934. She survived the Great Depression, World War II, Multiple Sclerosis, cancer and many other challenges with a dignity and quiet...
James Alan Houck
Jul 14, 2023
James Alan Houck "Jimmy" (63) stormed the gates of Heaven on July 14, 2023. He passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Centerafter a hard fought battle with cancer. Jimmy was born on January 25, 1960 in Wilmington DE to the late Percy Houck and Virginia Palmer. Jimmy grew up in New Castle DE with his siblings Paul...
Hazel Foster Wood
Jul 10, 2023
Hazel Foster Wood, 99, was welcomed with great rejoicing into Heaven on July 10, 2023. She was filled with peace and surrounded by her loving family in her home of 67 years in Pearisburg, Virginia. In all aspects of Hazel’s life, her loving nature was evident. She enjoyed a 71-year-long romance with her husband, William, and was the gentle...