Obituaries

Rose Marie Smallwood

ROANOKE—Rose Marie Smallwood, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Rose Marie enjoyed her time in...

Cecil T. Rozell

KILMARNOCK—It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cecil Thomas Rozell on October 21, 2026, at the age of 93. He passed...

Robert T. “Bob” Pickett Jr.

BURGESS—Robert Taylor “Bob” Pickett Jr., 92, of Burgess died peacefully in his sleep on October 26, 2026, after a short illness. He is survived by...

Tina D. Dunaway

KILMARNOCK—Tina Diane Dunaway, 64, of Kilmarnock died quickly and unexpectedly on May 24, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Haynie Dunaway; sister,...

Mary Ann H. Dunaway

WEEMS—Mary Ann Haynie Dunaway, also known as Mary, passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 88. She passed peacefully at her...

Patricia P. Beard

IRVINGTON—Patricia Beard, 98, (nee Pointer) died October 29, 2026, at Maplewood SeniorLiving in Chardon, Ohio. She was a former resident of Kilmarnock and Rappahannock...

Kenneth “Ken” Baker

KILMARNOCK—Kenneth “Ken” Baker, 91, died peacefully on October 20, 2026, in Kilmarnock. Born in Southport, England, on September 23, 1935, to Laura and John Baker,...

Herbert C. Pugh Sr.

FARNHAM—Herbert Chester Pugh Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026, with his devoted son by his side. Herbert was born on February 20, 1944, in Lively, to...

Daniel W. Williams

CALLAO—Daniel Wayne Williams, 71, of Callao passed away at home on October 7, 2026. Born December 30, 1954, in Ohio, he grew up in Essex...

Jeanne H. Rose

WHITE STONE—Jeanne Hutchinson Rose, lovingly known to her family as Mia, passed away on October 13, 2026. She leaves behind a family who will remember...

Col. Gary L. Ellis

WILLIAMSBURG—Retired U.S. Army Col. Gary Leroy Ellis, PhD, 92, of Williamsburg died October 14, 2026. Gary graduated from the University of Virginia in 1956 with...

Michael “Mike” T.  Walker

RUCKERSVILLE—Michael “Mike” Todd Walker, born April 2, 1963, of Ruckersville passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Mike gave his whole life and heart to...

Sarah W. Soderlund

KILMARNOCK—“If you are reading this, I had the last word.” Award-winning artist, Sarah Watson Soderlund, 80, of Kilmarnock, died October 11, 2026, after a...

James Donald “Donnie” Jones

KILMARNOCK—James Donald Jones, known to those who loved him as Donnie, passed away on October 12, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Kilmarnock. He...

Reubin E. Headley Sr.

LANCASTER—Reubin Eddie Headley Sr. went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1945, to Joseph and...

Donald S. Hayes

BLACKSBURG—Donald Spencer Hayes of Blacksburg passed away on October 8, 2026. He was 92. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Georgia...

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