The Obituary Section

Stewart Walker

, Virginia

Stewart Max Walker passed away into the arms of his Savior on March 30 2026 at the age of 79. Stewart was preceded in death by his parents his sister and his brotherinlaw. He is survived by his wife of 43 years his daughter soninlaw five grandchildren his nephew and their family as well as many extended family members. Born on January 29 1947 Stewart was a lifelong resident of Richmond Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with an Associate of Science Degree in Architectural Drafting and Design. Stewart was a brother of Phi Delta Omega fraternity. He was a veteran who served in the Air National Guard of Virginia and the Reserve of The United States Air Force. He worked in the painting industry with Lane Brothers and N. Chasen and Son and was a member and former president of the local chapter of the Painting and Decorating…

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Debbie Jo Kincaid

, Virginia

Debbie Jo Clark Kincaid age 66 of 9706 Rich Patch Road Covington Virginia died on Sunday March 29 2026 at her residence. Debbie was born on June 18 1959 in Alleghany County Virginia to the late Homer Richard Clark and Vadnia Virginia Hyler Clark. She was a Patient Care Assistant for Alleghany Highlands Homecare and a member of Low Moor Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed working with her patients and loved to read. She is survived by a daughter Heather Marple Tommy of Eagle Rock a son Homer Joseph Marple Sammie of Grottoes three sisters Lisa Clark of Clifton Forge Linda Clark Cary Clayton of Covington and Sarah Burnette of Selma a granddaughter Abby Marple and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Steve Lewis Kincaid in March of 2022. In keeping with her wishes her body has been…

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Aileen Mcneal

, Virginia

Mary Aileen Cauley McNeal age 93 of 507 Kings Hollow Road in Millboro Virginia died on Saturday March 28 2026 at The Woodlands in Clifton Forge Virginia. Aileen was born on September 25 1932 in Bath County Virginia to the late Russell T. and Pearl Jack Cauley. She was a homemaker throughout her life and also a sales representative for Avon for 41 years. She was a faithful worker at Wesminister Chapel played the piano and was active her entire life. She loved gardening and her grandchildren. In addition to her husband Aileen was preceded in death by her husband Chester Garland McNeal and a brother Rohe Arnold Cauley. She is survived by a son Kenneth B. McNeal and wife Rose of Millboro two grandchildren Brandon McNeal and Shannon McNeal two great grandchildren Riley McNeal and Colin Barksdale and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be…

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Roger Balser

, Virginia

Roger Edward Balser age 64 of 110 Crescent Avenue Iron Gate Virginia died on Monday March 30 2026 at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany Low Moor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home Clifton Forge. Roger Edward Balser age 64 of 110 Crescent Avenue Iron Gate Virginia died on Monday March 30 2026 at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany Low Moor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home Clifton Forge.

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John Bazzrea

, Virginia

March 27, 2026

John Cleveland John Boy Bazzrea 69 of Covington Virginia passed away on March 28 2026. He was born on November 20 1956 in Covington Virginia. He spent many years there before moving to Rockbridge County Virginia where he lived with his beloved granddaughter and family. John was preceded in death by his parents John Bertrand Bazzrea and Rovena Saville Bazzrea his brother James Jimmy Bazzrea his motherinlaw Juanita Gray Jones. John was a devoted husband to his wife Dianna Bazzrea and a loving father figure to his stepdaughter Catherine Dillon and her wife Jennifer Dillon. He was a proud grandfather to Kimberly McKee and her husband Dustin McKee and Zackary Shepard. His greatest joy was being a greatgrandfather to Preston Graysen Lucas Christian Penelope Luna and Hennleigh who brought endless smiles to his life. He is also survived by his brother Bruce Bazzrea Bruces wife Katie Bazzrea and their children…

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Ruth Keyser

, Virginia

March 29, 2026

Ruth Scruggs Keyser 93 of Clifton Forge VA passed away on March 30 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on February 9 1933 to the late Claude H. and Bessie Lee Fairburn Scruggs. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her infant daughter her husband of 60 years Kenneth Kyle Keyser brothers Ike Scruggs Oscar Scruggs Harry Scruggs James Scruggs and Bobby Scruggs sisters Mildred Scruggs Hudgins and Helen Scruggs Reese and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her daughter Robin Keyser Pullen Eddie of Kingsport TN son Steven Kyle Keyser Joanna of Martinsville VA granddaughters Kate Hall Brandon of Knoxville TN and Sarah Beth Morrison Gregory of Martinsville VA grandsons Andy Pullen Sarah of Kingsport TN and Zachary Keyser Laura of Martinsville VA and sister and best friend Mary Scruggs Hayes of Radford VA. She is also survived by eight greatgrandchildren…

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