Peggy Jo Cole Nichols

Jun 10, 2024

Peggy Jo Cole Nichols, 86, of Roanoke, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Theodore Verba Nichols.

 Peggy was born on July 16, 1937, in Rainelle, West Virginia to the late Hubert Jennings Cole and Sarah Lorena Shawver Cole. She attended college at William & Mary where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts...

Victor Adkins

Jun 10, 2024

Heavens curtain parted and god accepted the presence of his servant, Victor Tyrone Adkins, Sr, on Monday, June 10, 2024.  He was born on May 21,1953 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Adkins, Sr. and the late Flossie Adkins. He was proceeded in death by his brother Lewis Adkins.

 Victor was retired from the United States Army after rendering 21...

Betty Frances Eubank King

Jun 9, 2024

Betty Frances Eubank King, 91, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Forest Health & Rehab. She was born on May 24, 1933, in Bedford to the late Richard Louis Eubank, Sr. and Frances Eliza Bell Eubank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Evine “Shorty” Elbert King; son, Michael James...

Joseph John Sapyta

Jun 9, 2024

Joseph John Sapyta, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on June 9, 2024. 

Joseph is survived by his wife, Susan Kathryn Bedel Sapyta; three children, Kathryn Susan Winkelmann (Karl), Elizabeth Jane Whiting (Jeff), and Joseph Bedel Sapyta; four grandchildren, Karley Susan Winkelmann, Alyson Elizabeth Winkelmann, Madyson Rose Whiting, and Samuel Patrick Sapyta.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Sapyta...

Donalyn Henry Moore

Jun 8, 2024

Donalyn Mae Henry Moore, 81, of Moneta, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Donald Edward Henry and Marilyn Mae Howlett Henry.

Donalyn was born on April 14, 1943, in Oneida, NY. She attended school at Canastota Central Schools, then pursued her education in a Bachelors in...

Jimmy Loyd Settles

Jun 8, 2024

Jimmy Loyd Settles, 80, of Moneta, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  Jimmy was born on July 25, 1943, in Bedford, VA.  He was the son of the late Clarence Edward Settles and Margaret Marie Nester Settles.

Jimmy retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad.  In previous years he enjoyed going to the beach and fishing with family and friends.  ...

Patricia Joan Sutch McGuigan

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia Joan "PJ" McGuigan, age 61, of Clifton & Smith Mountain Lake, VA, passed away on June 6, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1963, in Hollidaysburg, PA. She was a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School, class of 1981. She was the daughter of Tom & Judy Sutch.  Patricia, known affectionately as "PJ," was a devoted wife, mother, and...

James Edward Milley

Jun 5, 2024

James Edward “Jim” Milley, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in New York, NY on May 5, 1952 to the late Frank Milley and Marie Reilly Milley.

 Jim was a well loved restaurant manager. He worked with many different people in many different companies. He left his mark on; Hamburger Hamlet, Union Street Public...

Gilbert Clayton Luck, Jr.

Jun 5, 2024

Gilbert Clayton “Gibo” Luck, Jr., 88, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born in Bedford, VA on September 19, 1935. A son of the late Gilbert Clayton Luck, Sr. and Amanda Poteet Luck. In addition to his parents Gibo was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Riley and his nephew, Brian Riley.

Gibo served his...

Kelly Denise Schages

Jun 5, 2024

Jesus called Kelly Denise Schages, 49, of Altavista, VA, home to be with Him on June 5, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1975, at Waynesboro Memorial Hospital.

After a courageous and successful battle with cancer, Kelly passed away due to complications from a long-time lung disease made worse by her cancer treatments.

Kelly was known for her loving and independent...