All Obituaries

With heavy hearts, but immense gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Booth Midkiff on July 19, 2026. For nearly 65 years, Mary shared an extraordinary love story with her devoted husband, Gary Midkiff, whose unwavering companionship was the foundation of a lifetime of cherished memories. Together, they built a home filled with laughter, unconditional love, and countless family traditions that will continue for ...

Benjamin Franklin Bray, 86 of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home.  Frank was born on November 22, 1939, in Frakes, KY and was a son of the late Elbert Lindsy Bray and Grace Hamblin Bray.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Lenora Hall Bray and 9 siblings. Frank worked for the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI where he achieved his Instrumentation Degree and his electrical Journeyman’s ...

Sarah Jeanette Fletcher, 87, of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.  Jeanette was born on May 2, 1939, in Narrows and was a daughter of the late Luther Arvel Harris and Hattie Irene Blankenship Harris.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Luther “Jerry” Harris and Larry Carman Harris, grandson, Matthew Scott Fletcher and the father of her children, Franklin Wolford Fletcher, Sr. Jeanette ...

Daniel “Danny” Wayne Johnson, Sr. 77, of Narrows, VA. went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2026.  Danny was born on August 20, 1948, in Pearisburg, Va., and was a son of the late Joe Ben Johnson and Evelyn Kellison Johnson.  Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Nancy, Barbara, Pam & Suzette. Danny was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior and a beloved member of Angels Rest Fellowship.  His kind heart, steady faith, and quiet strength ...

Berman “B.P.” Patrick Hare, 85 of Bastian, VA., formerly of Narrows, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  Berman was born on June 17, 1941, in Narrows, VA., and was a son of the late James Lawson Hare and Clarice Evelyn McCoy Hare.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Cole Hare, son, Jeffrey Hare, 2 brothers, Perry Hare and Arthur Hare and 1 sister, Alice Jean Gunter. A believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, B.P. was a ...

Barbara Ann Mullins Martin, 84 of Narrows, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her home.  Barbara was born on June 29, 1941, in Narrows, and was a daughter of the late David Lacy Mullins and Daphne Hale Mullins.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Martin, Sr. a grandson, Matthew Aaron Martin, 3 brothers, Bill, Gene and Dave Mullins and 2 sisters, Patty Mullins and Sharon Mullins. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Narrows.  ...

Beverly Dianne Blanton Rader, 77, of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her home.  Dianne was born on June 8, 1948, in London, KY, and was a daughter of the late Matt B. Blanton and Loretta Hale Blanton.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Samuel Ray Rader, and a half-sister, Dana Hale. Dianne grew up in Blackwater, KY, surrounded by her cousins, aunts, uncles, and extended family.  She graduated from Valley ...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lambert King, 87 of Narrows, VA., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.  Jackie was born on July 22, 1938, in Narrows, VA, and was the daughter of the late Vance Silas Lambert and Ada Strauther Crabtree Lambert.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Davidson King, Jr., a son, David V. King and a sister, June Chaney. Jackie was born and raised in Wolf Creek, Narrows and graduated from Narrows High School, ...

Larry William Huotari, Jr., 82 of Rich Creek, VA, formerly of Blackstone, VA., went to be with the Lord on Monday May 25, 2026, at Heritage Hall Rick Creek nursing home.  Larry was born on April 1, 1944, in Battle Creek, MI and was a son of the late Larry William Huoteri, Sr. and Beatrice Marie Ortix Huoteri. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Angels Rest Cemetery, Fletchers Mountain Rd. in Narrows, VA. The family is being served by Givens ...

Frederick Elroy Teats, 85 of Narrows, VA., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026.  Fred was born on November 20, 1940, in Luthersburg, PA and was a son of the late Curtis Teats and Emma Hartzfeld Teats.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Higginbotham Teats, a daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Mike Waldron and six brothers and sisters.      Fred was a retired employee of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad with 35 years ...