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Russell Hunter

Russell Lee Hunter, Jr., age 45, of 306 Dairy Street, Apt K 22, in Covington, Virginia died on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at his residence. Russell was born on August 11, 1981 in Alleghany County, Virginia to Russell Lee Hunter, Sr. and Carlene “Polly” Johnson Hunter. He received his Bachelor Degree in Information Technology from the ITT Technical Institute campus in Richmond, and was an I.T. Manager for Tight Technologies, Inc. He attended Wrightsville Baptist Church, Covington. He is survived by his wife, Jelan Hunter, his parents, Russell Sr., and Polly Hunter, a daughter, Shontee Ray, and two sons, Ladarron Myers and Jayvon Myers Hunter, all of Covington; a brother, Michael Hunter (Monica) of Christiansburg; a sister, Vanessa Hunter of Covington; his cousins “sisters”, Lisa Quarles, Tiffany Quarles and Tanisha Quarles; three aunts, Marion Gabriel (Samuel), Bonnie Quarles, and Glendora Johnson; two uncles, Raymond Hunter and Linwood Hunter (Bunny); a niece, Kiara Hunter and a nephew, MJ Hunter; and his best friends, Natasha (Bishop) Jackson and Keenan Nevils. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Randall Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com


Winona Jean Robinson

Winona Jean Shelton Robinson, age 56, of 401 Fifth Street, Iron Gate, Virginia died on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Jean was born on March 31, 1970 to the late Grat Clinton Shelton and Ella Faye Vandyke Shelton. She was a store clerk for McDonalds and Taco Bell and a member of Jackson Memorial Church in Iron Gate. She loved all children and dogs, but especially loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sherry L. Tingler; her mother-in-law, Kathleen Godfrey Robinson; a brother-in-law, Troy Daniel Robinson; a niece, Ashley Dunbar and her husband, Brian; and nephew, Tyler Nicely. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Eugene Robinson of Iron Gate; her father-in-law, Lloyd Ray Robinson, Sr. of Clifton Forge; five brothers-in-law; a sister-in-law; and a number of great nieces and great nephews. In keeping with the family’s wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held privately at a later date. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com


Jose Iglesias

Jose Juan Iglesias of Miami Beach, Florida and also of La Finca in Millboro, Virginia passed away in Miami Beach on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Jose was born on November 27, 1945 in Cuba to the late Jose and Ziomara Hernandez Iglesias. He was a partner with Roberto Iglesias of Rio Energy International in Houston, Texas, and enjoyed playing golf in his spare time, especially at La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach, where he was a founder member for over 42 years. Jose will be remembered as a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. Jose is survived by his wife, Debrah La France Iglesias, also of Miami Beach, FL and Millboro, VA. Also surviving are his children, daughter, Cristina Iglesias Engel (Ed) of Merritt Island, FL and son, Nicholas Jose Iglesias of Miami, FL; his step son, Shawn Fernandez (Diana); a sister, Xiomara Iglesias; grandchildren, Brandon Engel, Devon Engel, Shawn Fernandez, and Rhys Fernandez; a number of nieces and nephews; his two sisters-in-law and their families, whom he was very close to. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of La Finca and Jose’s personal staff in Miami Beach, FL. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Millboro Christian Church with Pastor Lloyd Via officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of La Finca in Millboro. Pallbearers will be Jeff Grimm, Tuck Grimm, Billy Grimm, Robert Plecker, Michael Kirby, and J. J. Ingram. Following the service, the family will visit with friends during a light luncheon at the home of Jose and Debrah Iglesias at La Finca in Millboro. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com


Pamela Hall

Pamela Gay “Pam” Clark Hall, age 68, of Nimrod Hall, Virginia died on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Pam was born on June 30, 1958 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to Wanda Jane Bess Clark and the late Ray LaRue Clark. She graduated from Clifton Forge High School and furthered her education at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. She lived her entire life in the Highlands, and was known throughout the community for her kindness and the desire to help people. She even turned that into a career. Immediately following high school, she began working at the former Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital in Clifton Forge and transitioned to the new facility, Alleghany Regional Hospital when it opened in Low Moor. She remained there for 48 years, and throughout these years, she received numerous rewards for her service, including Employee of the Year and the Frist Humanitarian Award. She was very involved with hospital events such as health fairs, Advanced Directive Day, sports physicals, and even playing the Easter Bunny on occasion. She became Case Management Director in 2001 and remained in that role until her death, sharing her knowledge with other coworkers and departments. She helped take care of her father until his death and was very active with her mother’s care as well. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, watching Hallmark movies, working with flowers, and was a big proponent of animal welfare. She loved all animals, but especially cats, and was always taking in strays. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend and she will be missed. Pam was preceded in death by her father Ray Clark, and also by many loving family members. In addition to her mother, Wanda Clark of Clifton Forge, Pam is survived by her loving husband, Arthur “Bryan” Hall, Jr. of Nimrod Hall and Norfolk; and her brother, Barry Clark of Clifton Forge; as well as a host of extended family and friends. In keeping with the family’s wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge is handling arrangements for the family. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Rd, Covington, VA 24426. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com


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