Jean Wood Persinger, age 92, of McKinney Hollow Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Alleghany. She was born January 30, 1934 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Darius D. Wood and Carlie Callahan Wood. She was a retired teacher’s aid for Sharon Elementary School, a lifetime member of Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, and a life member of Women of the Church. Jean loved gardening, flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Wallace “J.W.” Persinger, Jr.; two brothers, Bobby Wood and Richard Wood; two sisters, Betty Croy and Virginia Craft. She is survived by three sons, Kevin Persinger (Neva), Greg Persinger (Stephanie), Jeff Persinger (Mary Carol) all of Clifton Forge; four grandchildren, Ben Persinger (Taylor), Ethan Persinger (Abby), Rachel Persinger, Maggie Persinger; and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 4:30PM in Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church with Reverend Skip Hastings officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until time of service at Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, General Fund, 544 Church Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24426.

Ronnie Walton Underwood, Jr., age 48, of Benson Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Sunday, November 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 12, 1978 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to Ronnie W. Underwood, Sr., and Judy Caren Hughes Underwood. He was a self-employed IT System Analyst, a 1996 graduate of Alleghany High School and a graduate of James Madison University. He was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Clifton Forge. He was an avid fan of the JMU Dukes, Washington Redskins. He enjoyed cooking, going to Disney World, studying the WWII era, family activities, and being a cat dad. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Ronnie Sr. and Judy Underwood of Clifton Forge; his wife, Stacy Wimmer of Cary, NC; uncles and aunts, Cecil Underwood, Darlene Oyler (Kenneth), Jenny Eggleston (Marvin), Janet Cash all of Clifton Forge; brother, Donnie Underwood (Jeanine) of Keezletown, VA, their children, Alex and Antonia Underwood; cousins, Missy Oyler, Isabelle Moore (Daniel), Robbie Wiekle, and Susannah Borduas; and father in law, Steve Wimmer. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00PM in First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Clifton Forge with Pastor Chris Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00PM at the church. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426 or to First Christian Church, 319 Church St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422 Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling the arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com

Vivian Loraine Burks Gunter, age 88, of Iron Gate, Virginia died Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. She was born August 12, 1938 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Benjamin Franklin Burks and Rachel Luellla Michael Burks. She was a service coordinator for Hardee’s and an avid Christian member of Oak Hill Bible Church, Clifton Forge. She enjoyed working on puzzles, spending time with her friends and family and was an avid Virginia Tech fan. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, George A. Gunter in 2006; three brothers, William E. Burks, Benjaman F. Burks, Preston Burks; two sisters, Doris Lindsey and Frances Millner; and two step sons, William A. “Tony” Gunter and Garry D. Gunter. She is survived by four daughters, Teresa K. Thomas of Eagle Rock, Vickie L. Carvello of Covington, Barbara J. Gilbert (Randy) of Clifton Forge and Chastity Gunter of Clifton Forge; two sons, Kenneth W. Gunter (Christy) of Covington, Kendall D. Gunter (Alisa) of Troutville; a step daughter, Sandra Gunter of Clifton Forge; a step daughter in law, Jo Gunter of Vinton; 15 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:00PM in the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Mr. Craig Millner and Pastor Chris Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Central Advent Christian Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Pallbearers will be Kaleb Gunter, Dusty Thomas, John Colvin, Lewis Carvello, Devin Terry and E.R Gilbert. Alternate pallbearers are Dalton Griffith, Brycen Griffith. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until time of service at Nicely Funeral Home.

Jody Dale Gann, age 59, of Covington, Virginia died Friday, November 6, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 3, 1967 in Covington, Virginia to the late William Nathan Gann, Sr. and Peggy Boguess Gann Raether. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Andy Gann, Bo Gann and Lester Gann. He is survived by a sister, Emmy Goodbar (Tim) of Lexington; and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ronald Wilson “Ronnie” Harlow, age 85, of 1206 John Tyler Street, Selma, Virginia died on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at his residence. Ronnie was born on April 10, 1941 in Selma to the late Charles Thomas Harlow, Sr. and Vinola Pearl May Harlow. He retired as a Master Electrician for Mead Westvaco after over 25 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 464, the Bordenier Riding Club, and the Covington Moose Lodge. He enjoyed riding horses and driving his commonly known big, red Dually truck, but loved his family above all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight siblings, Ernest Harlow, Inez Dooley, Marguerite Broughman, Charles Harlow, Jr., Harrison “Ham” Harlow, Alvis Boyd, James “Happy” Harlow, and Virginia Larman. He is survived by his wife, Helen Pennington Harlow of Selma; a daughter, Cherie Padgett of Natural Bridge; a son, Adam Harlow (Anissa) of Rocky Mount; four grandchildren, Kalynn Harlow, Buddy Harlow (Becky), Chelsea Padgett (Ashley), and Harley Padgett; a great grandson, Ryatt Padgett; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Selma-Low Moor Road, Covington, VA 24426. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com