Obituaries in Cedar Bluff, VA

Jerry William Taylor also known as Jerry Ray Clifton, went to be with God and his parents, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Clinch Valley Medical Center.He was born on January 17, 1968, in Richlands, VA, and was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, James and Margaret Taylor, and his birth pare...

Bonnie Sue Keen Absher, age 74, of Richlands, VA, passed away on Monday February 9, 2026. Born on November 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William David Keen and Mary Cantrell Keen. She was a member of Fork Ridge House of Prayer Church and volunteered at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry. Sh...

Ronnie Lee McGlothlin, 77, of Doran, VA, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home.He was preceded in death by his father, William McGlothlin; step-mother, Magdaline McGlothlin; mother, Faye Blankenship; wife, Elizabeth Jane Lawson McGlothlin; and stillborn son, Ronnie Lee McGlothlin II.R...

Norma Jean Nicewander Shortt, age 82, of Raven, VA, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Norma was born on February 2, 1944, in Richlands, VA, to the late Vergie Margaret Lawson Nicewander and Frazier Nicewander.Norma was a lovi...

Philip Paul Dale, age 89, of Pounding Mill, VA, passed away on Tuesday February 3, 2026. Born on April 13, 1936, to the late James Wesley “Wes” Dale and Missouri Buchanan Dale, he was raised in Yancey County, NC. He became a resident of Pounding Mill, VA in 1962.Philip served in the United Staes Arm...

Margaret Pearl Whobrey, 65, of the Earls Branch section of Cedar Bluff, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Lexington, NC.She was born on January 27, 1960, in Bluefield, WV, to the late Jack Lambert and Shirley Webb Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by ...

Alvin (Al) Lee Salyers, age 70, of Richlands, Virginia, passed away on January 31, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 15, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his late father, Alvin (Joe) S. Salyers, and his mother, Rachael J. Salyers.Alvin was a retired long-haul truck driver who, throughout ...

Joel David “Jody” Rose, 56, of Oakwood, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home.He was born on October 10, 1969, in Richlands, VA, to the late Tommy Archie Rose and Glenna Dean Elswick Rose. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Timothy “Timbo...

Tammy Michelle McCormick Sluss, 51, of Richlands, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Dale McCormick.Tammy loved spending time with her family, taking care of her grandchildren, riding motorcycles and working in her flowers.Survivors include h...

Darla Dean Cook of Cedar Bluff, VA passed away peacefully in her home on January 20, 2026. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and housewife. Darla enjoyed her coffee, playing candy crush and spending time with her family. A homemaker her entire life; she filled the house with joy and warm dinners...

Bess Dean VanDyke, age 71, of Jewell Ridge, VA passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born On June 21, 1954, to the late Bill and Sue Turner. She was a well-known animal lover and loved the outdoors.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Cooper Turner.She is surv...

Wayne Burnette Goodson, 70, of Richlands, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home.He was born on June 14, 1955, in Richmond, VA, to the late Ray Burnette Goodson and Wanda Ogle Goodson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Mark Goodson and on...