Debra Barr Riley
Aug 7, 2026
Debra Barr Riley, 67, of Rural Retreat, Virginia, entered into her eternal home with her Savior after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 19, 1959, in Smyth County, Virginia, Deb lived a life marked by unwavering faith, unconditional love, and joyful service to others.
Above all else, Deb loved the Lord Jesus Christ....
Stevie Randall Blevins
Jul 29, 2026
Stevie Randall Blevins, 70, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, peacefully at home after battling a long illness.
Stevie was born in Smyth County on September 18, 1955, to the late Howard V. Blevins and Tebah Dare Poston Blevins.
Stevie was an avid lover of music and playing...
Debra Lynn Sturgill
Jul 16, 2026
Debra Lynn "Debbie" Sturgill, 67, following a lengthy illness, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 surrounded by loving family members and friends.
She was born on December 30, 1958 in Smyth Co., Va. "Debbie" was a graduate of Marion Senior High School (77') where she was selected to an "all-star" marching band that travelled and performed...
Norma Jean Moses
Jul 10, 2026
Norma was born on June 22,1952 and went home on July 10, 2026
She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Ida Baldwin and her father Jack Dempsey Kell, sisters Wanda Crewey and Janice Gentry and 3 brothers Dennis Eugene Kell, Kenneth Jack Kell and Gary Dean Kell.
She is survived by her husband,...
Larissa Dawn Naff Cardwell
Jul 9, 2026
Larissa Dawn Naff Cardwell, age 45, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Larissa loved her friends and family so much. She was a proud mother and an even prouder Mimi. She was a one-of-a-kind person. She could light up any and every room and put a BIG smile on anyone's face....
Jane Katherine Troxell Heath
Jul 7, 2026
Jane Katherine Troxell Heath, 95, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Jane was a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church and started the Wanna Be Quilters who made quilts to be donated to many different organizations.
She retired from Washington County Department of Social Services where she worked for many years.
She was preceded...
Ernest Mane Phillips
Jun 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, yet profound gratitude for his life, we share that Ernest Mane Phillips ("Ernie") passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home into the arms of his Lord and Savior on June 11, 2026. Born August 31, 1928, to the late Sherman and Catherine Phillips in the height of the Great Depression, Ernie was a lifelong...
Janie Jackson Tolbert
Jun 3, 2026
Janie Jackson Tolbert, 63, born May 31, 1963, in Kissimmee, Fl passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband Billy "Hackle" Tolbert and two daughters, Carrie Jackson and Amy Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Belle Edmisten and her two brothers, Bob Edminsten and Jimmy Edminsten;
Survivors include her husband, Hackle;...
Thomas E. Gross
May 30, 2026
Thomas Eugene Gross, 77, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer T. Gross and Carrie Lucille Taylor; brother, Jimmy Gross; sister, Linda Gross.
Thomas was a member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. He was in the Army, loved fishing and Alabama 'Roll Tide'.
Survivors include...
Allen Truman Love
May 21, 2026
Allen Truman Love, 82, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reid Baker Love and Eva Blanche Greer Love; brothers, Don and Ralph Love; wife, Kitty Lou Love, who was the love of his life.
Survivors include his children, Mitzi L. Love, Kristi A. Love, and Michael R....