Obituaries in Cedar Bluff, VA

Helen Marie Keene, beloved mother and grandmother, affectionately known as “Ging,” passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in the loving arms of her daughter. She was born on February 27, 1943, in Richlands, Virginia, and lived in the area throughout her life until June of 2024, when she moved to...

Mr. James Douglas (Grinder) Grindstaff, age 71, of Baptist Valley, VA passed away Wednesday December 31, 2025, at his home following a long illness.He was born on February 18, 1954, to the late Woodrow Wilson Grindstaff and Dora Jean Waddell Grindstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded i...

Estle “Junior” Wallace Clifton, Jr., 83, of Raven, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home.He was born on June 21, 1942, in Buchanan County, VA, to the late Estel Wallace Clifton, Sr. and Mary Magdaline Wyatt. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sister...

Wanda Cole Lowe, age 72, of Richlands, VA passed away on Monday January 12, 2026 after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 16, 1953, in Richlands, VA to the late Claude Swanson Cole and Ava Dell Salyers Cole.She retired from the United States Postal Service after working over 30 years. She ...

Arnold J. Keene, Sr., age 95, of the Wardell section of Cedar Bluff, VA entered into his heavenly home on December 6, 2025. Born on September 19, 1930 in Buchanan County VA, he was the son of Ernest Robert Keene and Lula Sisk Keene. His greatest pleasure was his family, keeping his fields clean and ...

Sandra Darlene Ashby, age 78, of Doran, Virginia went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 6, 2025. Despite fighting and overcoming many aliments over the last few years, she was finally called to her Heavenly home.Sandee was the daughter of Herman and Juanita Brown, and known for her ab...

Kenny David “Pee Pee” Stilwell, age 73, passed away December 6, 2025.He was born May 23, 1952 to the late Arthur and Elsie Keen Stilwell. He worked 37 years in the coal mines, beginning with Island Creek Coal which later became Consol. He loved to go coon hunting and fishing.In addition to his paren...

Edward “Eddie” Allen Wells, 72, a beloved father, grandpa, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family, following a two-year battle with cancer.Born June 12, 1953, in Richlands, Virginia, Eddie grew up on a small farm where he learned the...

Mr. Ira (JR) Pruitt, Jr., age 77, of Jewell Ridge, VA passed away Thursday December 11, 2025 at the home of his sister following an extended illness. Born at Jewell Ridge, VA he was the son of the late Georgie Pruitt.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by lifelong compan...

Jeffrey Wayne Stallard, born 10/28/1960 in Richlands, VA and died 12/10/2025 in Bedford, VA.He was proceeded in death by his parents Noel C. Stallard and wife Betty Williams Stallard of Richlands, VA and his daughter Heather L. Stallard.Jeffrey is survived by his daughter Megan J. Stallard of Tennes...

Kevin Bryan Yates, age 55, of Tazewell, VA passed away on Friday, December 12,2025. Kevin was a loving father, brother, and son. He enjoyed reading, crafts, and historical memorabilia and expressed his passion through painting and constructing his craft miniatures.Born in Richlands, VA to Garnett El...

Rita Jane Ball, 59, of Tazewell, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home.She was born on December 29, 1965, in Richlands, VA, to the late Paul Junior Ball and Linda Louise Anders Ball. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Violet Gilbert...