John C Birdlebough High School Alumni Obituaries

Randall Lowrie Bostic Jr devoted husband father friend mentor and champion of others received his eternal reward on January 15 2026 after a brief illness resulting in cardiac arrest. Randy was born to Randall and Deanna Bostic on July 29 1973 in New Orleans. He grew up in West Monroe Louisiana and N...

On Monday January 19, 2026 our beloved mom, Novella Boone Mingo, went home to be with the Lord. She was born on December 2,1922 to the late Ernest and Eugenie Boone in Gates County North Carolina. She had an older brother, the late James Delaware Boone. It was a cold winter day when she came into t...

PORTSMOUTH- Deloris Barnes Harper, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1947 to Henry Reedy Barnes and Eileen Hoy Barnes in Portsmouth.A life long resident of Portsmouth, Deloris was a member of Community United Methodist Church. She was a graduate ...

Mary C. Romano died unexpectedly on January 11 2026 at her beloved home in Hampton VA. Born in Lackawanna NY she was one of twelve children a mesmerizing spirit who never knew a stranger for long. Mary was a gracious host with a unique gift for making everyone feel welcome and loved. If you knew he...

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Jane Arlene Willett Crosby. She was born to Jesse C. Willett and Dorothy Lea Brady Willett and was a lifelong resident of Phoebus. Known as Nee Nee and Nee Nee Pie to those who loved her she loved spending time with her family. She wil...

ChesapeakeGloria M. Gaston went home on Tuesday January 13 2026 in Portsmoth VA. She was born in New Orleans Louisiana on June 4 1942. Gloria was the tenth child out of thirteen children by her parents Willie and Cora Anderson both who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her siblings ...

Margaret A. Moore-Radvansky, age 81, of Woodford, Virginia, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was born on August 3, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to Emma M. Darnell and Thomas M. Darnell, Sr.Margaret was known for her kind heart, generosity, and love for her family. She...

He joined the US Army in 1966 after graduating high school with his best friend Vincent Cheatham on the Buddy system. He served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1969. After leaving the army he decided to reside in Washington DC where he met Regina Barnes and they later conceived hi...

was born on July 5 1950 to James Tee Sr. and Victoria Rogers Gray in Southampton County Virginia. She was the fourth of eight children five sisters and two brothers. She attended schools in Southampton County where she played the clarinet in the marching band before graduating from Riverview High S...

George D. Ibarra Sr. was born May 6 1937 to Loreto and Adela Ibarra in San Antonio Texas he was one of five children which all have preceded him in death. Attended Fox Tech High School however left high school to help his mother support his siblings. He learned a trade alongside his uncle doing Shee...

A San Antonio Texas native outdoorsman and keeper of the faithJesse Jr. was a mentor to the local youth of the city from coaching fastpitch baseball leading as a scoutmaster and Catholic youth group counselor amongst many other pursuits. Known as Mr. B. to those he mentored his passion involved guid...

Otis Vance, 95 years of age, of Radford, VA, formerly of Hurley, VA, left this world peacefully on February 2nd, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy defined by devotion, integrity, selflessness, and kindness.Born September 10, 1930, in West Virginia, he was the son of...

Gretna.John Wayne Cardwell age 73 of Gretna passed away Thursday December 11 2025 at Blue Ridge Health and Rehab of Martinsville. Born July 4 1952 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Claude Cecil Cardwell and Rebecca Layne Cardwell. He was predeceased by a brother Cecil Cardwell. Mr. Car...

Franklin Jean Paige Coggsdale Vaughan 88 passed away January 6 2026 in Huntsville Alabama. She was born May 9 1937 in Franklin to the late John W. Coggsdale Sr. and Bertha Harcum Coggsdale. Jean was predeceased by her husband George Edward Vaughan Sr. three brothers Freddy Coggsdale Shelton Coggsda...

Franklin Betty Blythe Darden went home to be with her heavenly Father God on February 3 2026. She was born on July 141952 to Daniel C. Blythe and Mildred A. Blythe. She was predeceased by both of her parents noted above and her sister Carolyn Willman. She was well known for her beautiful smile and ...

John W. Todd 71 of Partlow VA was welcomed into the Lords loving arms when he passed away peacefully in his sleep at home after a gallant fight against cancer on January 22 2026. It is with the deepest love and respect we hon There are too many memories I cant think of quite yet. My first memory is...

Joyce Jean Shifflett Morris a beloved mother grandmother and friend 81 of Crozet VA passed away peacefully on November 23 2025 wrapped in the love of her family and wonderful caretakers at The Harbor. Born on July 5 1944 to the parents of Mary M. Shifflett and Arthur C. Shifflett was a woman of incr...

Deacon Frank Thomas Gooch Jr. 83 of Skipwith entered eternal rest on October 18 2025 at the Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Nursing South Hill Va. Frank Buck Gooch Jr. was born on June 8 1942 to the late Frank and Emma Gooch. Frank was raised and educated in Mecklenburg County. He graduated from West ...

Christopher Lamont Irby entered eternal rest on Wednesday September 24 2025 at Bon SecourRegional Memorial Hospital in Richmond VA. He was born July 22 1976 to Cecelia Royster Irby and the late Percy Carl Irby Jr. Chris was educated in the public schools of Mecklenburg County and graduated from Blue...

Mary Bell Mason Townes completed her earthly assignment and was awarded her wings on Saturday July 19 2025 with her family by her side. She was born February 1 1936 in Mecklenburg County Virginia to the late Andrew Lee and Jennie Ivy Mason. Mary was preceded in death by her sisters Ida Carter Dolly ...

Bernice Jones Harrison was born on May 12 1949 in Mecklenburg County to the parents of Catherine Pulliam and John C. Jones. She was brought up in the church and loving God. As she got older she accepted God as her personal Lord and Savior. Bernice worked at Russell Stover Candies Inc. And Burlington...

STAUNTON - Peggy Lee (Morris) Miller Huffman, 82, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.Born January 27, 1943 in Augusta County, she was a daughter of the late James Clifton Morris and Catherine Garrison Morris.Peggy was employed by Ethan Allen Furniture Company for many years. Following retirement, ...

Marion Thelma Henderson 92 of Bowling Green Va passed away peacefully on January 8th 2026.Born on February 8th 1933 she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alberta Taylor and the oldest of eleven. She married the late Jesse C. Henderson building a life centered around travel love family and home....

Shirley Jane Brown Auntie was born May 31 1955 in Caroline County Va. She departed this life and gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday October 1 2025 at Spotsylvania Hospital. Shirley was the matriarch and the nurturer of the family. Shirley was the third of Seven Children Born to the late Frank Br...

John Clay Watkins age 80 of Amelia Court House Virginia passed away on Thursday August 7 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Wheeler Watkins and Emma Lee Clay Watkins. Graveside services will be held 1100 A.M. Monday August 11 2025 in Lakeview Cemetery Eighth Street Blackstone. In l...

Clayton Gray Thompson Sr. son of Arthur and Bertha Payne Thompson of Cumberland County Virginia passed away on February 2 2026 in Blackstone Virginia. Born on June 16 1945 Clayton was 80 years young and recently married Dora Thompson Parpas. Clayton will be remembered for his strong work ethic outsp...

Olive Marie Miller, 15, of Yellow Spring, WV, died on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home while living with her grandparents: Bobby & Linda LaFollette.Olive was born on June 14, 2010, the daughter of Jared D. Miller (Ashton) of Wardensville, WV and Emily C. LaFollette (Bobby) of High View, WV. ...

Geraldine Carolyn Kahlden Ulbricht peacefully passed from this life on September 14 2024 in Arlington Texas after a brief illness. The visitation for family and friends will take place at 1000 A.M with a Recitation of the Rosary af 1030 A.M. at St. Michaels Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Buria...

Graveside services for Richard C. Hightower 89 of Timpson will be held at 200 P.M. on Friday January 16 2026 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Bro. Orville Miller and Bro. John E. Raines officiating. Richard is survived and missed by his wife of 38 years Leatha son Rick Hightower Vicki daughter Debra Stamni...

Gloria Dean Henderson was born to the late John J. and Autura Smith Garrison in Texarkana Texas. Gloria was a devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School Vacation Bible School was a member of the Missionary Society and served on the Usher Board. She was always willing t...