Carolyn Faye Webb Seib, 73, of Bedford passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Norman Webb and Virgie Mae Sweet Webb. She is preceded in death by, her first husband, Linwood Hubbard and her second husband, Thomas “Jerry” Jerome Seib; her fiancé, Clifton Gilmore; a son, Richard Wilson; brothers, Norman and Robert Webb; sisters, Sadie Conner, Deloris “Tootsie” Wilson, Audrey Thompson. Surviving are her children, Sherman...

Sandra “Sam” G. Thornton, 70, of Roanoke passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a daughter of the late Robert Tolbert and Bertha N. Coulson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. Thornton; a son, Joshua Jones and her brother, Bob Tolbert. Surviving are her children, Kelly Tolbert (Tara) and Kari Slusser (David); one brother, Dave Coulson wife Jamy and daughter, Erin; 10 grandchildren, Christopher,...

Robert Paige Gillispie (Bobby) Bobby was born January 17, 1943 and went to be with the Lord April 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Thelma Gillispie, sisters Martha King and Norma Reynolds. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Bonnie Spradlin Gillispie, son Darrel Gillispie and “favorite” Grandson Samuel Paige Gillispie II, of Raleigh NC, sister Gale Hudson, Also survived by brothers-in-law Jerry Spradlin, of Roanoke and Timothy Spradlin....

Travis Wayne Perdue, 46, of Thaxton, passed away on April 20, 2024. He was preceded by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Juanita Perdue and his maternal grandmother Helen Shelor. He is survived by his parents, Hobert, and Mary Perdue; son Travis Wayne Perdue Jr. (Alexus); daughter, Kailey Perdue; brother, Hobert Perdue Jr; grandchildren, Bryson Perdue and Greyson Perdue; nephew, John Perdue; stepson, Brandon Harris. The family will receive friends April 29, 2024 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m....

Shiela Ada Demarco Eck, 52, of Roanoke County passed away April 13, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Andy and Carol Demarco. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her grandfather, Angelo Demarco. Surviving are husband, Michael J. Eck; children, Timothy Eck, Brittany Eck, Michael Eck and Courtney Eck and fiancé, Malachi; brothers, Brian Demarco, Bobby Demarco, Nick Henley and Kevin Reid; sister, Angela Georgio; grandchildren, Bentley, Serenity, Dominick, Trinity,...

Francis C. Fortner, 79, of Vinton, passed away on April 12,2024. He is survived by two sons, Doug Fortner (Ann), Daniel Fortner (Allyson); grandchildren, Jessica Saltzman (Ean), Amanda Dsouza (Rosco) and Luke Fortner (Megan). The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Mineral Springs Baptist Church from 5:30 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. with a service to follow. Pastor Jason Gault and Pastor Bobby Harris officiating.

Joan Marie Farnett Brown (July 17, 1958 – April 12, 2024), age 65, of Vinton, VA, peacefully and joyously entered eternal life after battling a series of medical issues which compounded since a premature birth and heart-related complications. Joan was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church in Roanoke where she was instrumental in establishing the media department, leading and training the media team, and creating, curating and distributing content across various media platforms. Joan was...

Norma “Monkey” Gillispie Reynolds, 79, of Roanoke passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Samuel Gillispie and Thelma. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Roger Reynolds; and a sister, Martha Reed. Surviving are her children, Belinda Williams (Doug) and Dean Reynolds (Shila); special sister-in-law, Kathy Ulrich (BJ); sister and brother, Gail Hudson and Bobby Gillispie (Bonnie); special granddaughter, Amber...

Felicia C Turck, 33, of Roanoke, passed away on April 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diana L Arthur Hartman. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Turck; grandmother, Bonnie Keith; brother, Shane Hartman and many aunts, uncles, cousins. A service will be held later.

Lois M. Cawley, 79, of Vinton passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Samuel Matthew Dunford and Willie Mae Dunford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Williamson and Joyce Weeks; and a brother, Charles Dunford. Surviving are her husband of 46 years Kenneth Cawley; daughters, Lisa Thurman and Dana Martin; sisters and brother, Gladys Ralsten, Myrtle Simley and Dewey Dunford; grandchildren, Curtis Hetherington (Katie), Chad...