Joanne Hughson Robertson, age 88, of 609 Brussels Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at The Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Clifton Forge, surrounded by her family. Joanne was born on May 8, 1938 in Clifton Forge to the late Wilbur D. and Ethel Lytton Hughson. She was a homemaker for her family throughout her life and also worked as a secretary at Fitzgerald’s Department Store. She was a longtime member of the Clifton Forge Baptist Church, where she taught the kindergarten Sunday school class. She enjoyed crafts, babysitting, and watching golf on television with Kevin. In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Stiteler. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, James “Jimmy” Robertson of Clifton Forge; two daughters, Jeri Ann Plott (Bobby) of Clifton Forge and Cathy McDaniel (Greg) of Staunton; a son, Kevin Robertson (Shirley) of Clifton Forge; six grandchildren, Jeremy May, Kelsey Plott, Ethan Plott, Conner McDaniel, Jamie Robertson, and Josi Robertson; six great grandchildren, Killian May, Hadlee Plott, Luka Rohdan, Adie Mae Robertson, Kinsey Plott, and Kolten Johnson; as well as a great grandchild due in December. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to The Woodlands Health & Rehab, 1000 Fairview Avenue, Clifton Forge, VA 24422. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com

Richard Alan “Bubba” Wright, age 48, of Dagger Spring Road, Eagle Rock, Virginia died Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1978 in Virginia to June Austin Willis and the late Joseph Wright. He was a welder for Gala Industries, and a member of Eagle Rock Fire Department. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, hunting, cutting wood and helping anyone in need. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a step mother, Ruth Wright and Grandmother, Roxie Wright. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Faidley Wright; two daughters, Hannah Browdan (Chris), Ria Jordan (Jesse); a step son, Bo Jordan (Dawn); a sister, Amanda Tribbett (Andrew); a brother, Daniel Willis (Laura); his mother, June Austin Willis; five grandchildren, Lilly Belle, Trinity, Rikki, JJ, Joseph; 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. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling the arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com

Linda Lorraine Salmons Garringer, age 82, of Court Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Monday, September 28, 2026 at the Alleghany Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clifton Forge. She was born March 17, 1944 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Harvey James Salmons and Beatrice Adcock Salmons. She was a registered nurse for 43 years and worked at the former Liberty House (Alleghany Health and Rehab Center) and Alleghany Regional Hospital. She was also a member of Central United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ben Allen Garringer and a brother, Dennis Salmons. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling the arrangements.

Christine Lee Shiflett Lopez, age 55, of Covington, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. Christine was born on June 15, 1971 in Richmond, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Mary Shiflett. She was a phlebotomist at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany in Low Moor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Watson and a nephew, Conner Shiflett. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Fernando J. Lopez of Covington; two sons, Stephen Lopez (Samantha) of Florida and Justin Nicely Covington, whom she loved with all her heart; brothers, Danny Shiflett (Andrea) of Richmond and Haley Shiflett (Jennifer) of Roanoke; two step sons, Patrick Lopez of Clifton Forge and Scott Lopez of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Sylvie Elizabeth Nicely; a number of nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Pam Zaremba (Scott) and Dr. Sherri Shiflett, and a special nephew, Spencer Shiflett; her many friends, especially the ones she held closest to her heart, her sister, Tammie Byer, as well as Cindy Sams, Kathy Brown, and Tracie Fridley; and her dog, Poncholino II. In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Victory Baptist Church, Clifton Forge with Pastor Brandon Nicely officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the church. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad Founders Auxiliary, P.O. Box 419, Clifton Forge, VA 24422. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com

Brent Wayne Via, age 59, of 1611 Richmond Street, Selma, Virginia died on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at his residence. Brent was born on February 14, 1967 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to Richard Wayne Via and the late Clara Bell Davis Via. He was a fork truck operator for Bacova and made deliveries for Grand Piano. He also worked in the MDM Sewing Factory as a materials handler. Brent was a member of Iron Gate Community Church and enjoyed tinkering with trucks, working crossword puzzles, cutting grass, and visiting Pidgeon Forge. Brent is survived by his father, Wayne Via of Selma; his brother, Ricky Via (Michelle) of Wesgate, Clifton Forge; two nephews, Garrett Via and Gavin Via; and a number of cousins. A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Alleghany Memorial Park with Reverend Edith Snedegar officiating. Interment will immediately follow. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday at Alleghany Memorial Park following the service. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com

Sadie Mae Kelley, infant daughter of Brandon Codie Kelley and Hannah Kelli Sheppard, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was 9 days old. Sadie is survived by her parents, Brandon Kelly and Hannah Sheppard of 121 East Oak Street in Covington; her maternal grandparents, Roy and Cindy Sheppard of Covington; paternal grandparents, Sandra Shiflett and Donald Kelley; her maternal great grandmother, Loretta Reed; a sister, Kinzlee Kelley; three aunts, Andrea Gordon, Kayla Liddiard (Cody), and Allison Sheppard (Matt Entsminger); two great uncles, Jeffrey Shiflett (Jacklin) and Robert Shiflett, and a number of cousins. In keeping with the family’s wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Pastor Brandon Nicely officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 4:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com

Jesse Leon Drennen, age 77, of 504 Tremont Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia died on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at his residence. Jesse was born on October 9, 1948 in West Virginia to the late Jesse Stanford Drennen and Thelma Louise Burdette Drennen. He served in the Army Reserves from 1967 to 1973 in Rainelle, WV and retired as a laborer for Westvaco in 2007 after 40 years. Jesse enjoyed being outside. He loved working in his yard, going to his camp, and sitting on his porch. He was a fishing and hunting enthusiast, as his health permitted, though most of the shots he took were from behind a camera lens. He loved the Lord and loved his family. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by a great grandson, Gary Lee Knick, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Myrtle Helga Tucker Drennen; a daughter, Cynthia Quantz (special friend, Stephen Greenblatt) of Covington; a son, Eric Drennen (wife, Melissa) of Clifton Forge; his siblings, Edward Drennen (wife, Rita), of Clintonville, WV, Vicky Drennen of Hines, WV, Alan Drennen of Hines, WV, Julie Haught (husband, Gene) of Atlanta, ID, Natalie Posten (husband, J.R.) of Peterstown, WV; eight grandchildren, Amber Lilly (husband, Scott), Hayley Drennen, Cedric Drennen (wife, Gretchen), Randall Deschler (wife, Ella), Sommer Hostetter (husband, Sam), Angel Foster (husband, Scott), Matthew Quantz, Jr. (wife, Naomie), and Trevor Quantz (wife, Brooklyn); 21 great grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Pastor Shorty Wolfe, Pastor Dave Schmall, and Pastor Virgil Woodie officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday evening from 5:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com

Julia Alline “Judy” Hale King, age 86, of Eagle Rock, Virginia died on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Low Moor, Virginia. Judy was born on November 18, 1939 in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Arthur Grant and Edna Alline Worley Hale. She was retired from Gala Industries, but also worked as Special Education Aid for the Botetourt County School System for many years. She was an active member of Galatia Presbyterian Church in Gala. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Wesley King; three sisters, Nigal Cisco, Fleeta Newcomb and JoAnn Hicks; two brothers, Jerry Hale and Rodney Hale; a sister-in-law, Bobbie Hale; her father- and mother-in-law, Norman F. and Lenna A. King; and three brothers-in-law, Bernie King, Coy King, and Norman Cletus King. She is survived by two daughters, Cindy K. Wright (Jeff) of Buena Vista and Robin K. Thompson (Richard) of Eagle Rock; three sons, Tim King (Lindsay), Chris King, and Steven King, all of Eagle Rock; two sisters, Brenda Adcock of Eagle Rock and Dixie Hale of Clifton Forge; and two sisters-in-law, Georgia Knighton (Larry) of Eagle Rock and Betty King of Covington; five grandchildren, Eric Wright, Allison Clark (Jonathan), Paul Thompson, Ashley Thompson, and Jeremy Thompson; four great grandchildren, Abel, Axton, Ainsley, and Nicholas; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Galatia Presbyterian Church at Gala in Botetourt County with Reverend Dr. Emily Hook, Reverend Robert McRae, Pastor Tommy Hurt, and Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Galatia Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Thursday afternoon from 12:30 PM until the time of service at the church. Pallbearers will be Eric Wright, Jeremy Thompson, Paul Thompson, Jonathan Clark, Jerry Hale, Jr., and Jeff Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry O. Caldwell, Axton Clark, Abel Clark, and Nicholas Thompson. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions in Judy's name to Eagle Rock Elementary School, 145 Eagles Nest Drive, Eagle Rock, VA 24085. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements.