Castlewood Funeral Home

11/12/2025

DANTE, VIRGINIA – Ernest Christopher Sutherland, 45, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home following a long battle with lung disease.

He was born on September 8, 1980, in Lebanon, Virginia, the son of Carl Banner “Sonny” Sutherland Jr., and the late Claudia Ann Baker Sutherl...

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸
Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. Your dedication to protecting our freedom will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Veteran Appreciation Spotlight 🇺🇸

Today we proudly honor Edward Kiser, a U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, for his courageous service to our country.

Edward has been a valued member of the Castlewood Funeral Home family for nearly 12 years, and his dedication, compassion, and integrity continue to make a lasting impact on the families we serve.

Please join us in thanking Edward for his service—both to our nation and to our community. ❤️💙

11/06/2025

CASTLEWOOD, VIRGINIA – Clyde “Eddie” Neff, beloved father, grandfather, United States Air Force Veteran, educator, and coach, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 90, after a courageous battle due to a traumatic accident.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ann Neff...

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10/29/2025

Today, our team delivered cupcakes to our local EMS in honor of First Responders Day! 💙🚑

We’re so grateful for the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping our community safe. Thank you for your courage, compassion, and service — we appreciate all that you do every single day!

Dante Rescue Squad
Castlewood Fire & Rescue, Inc.
St. Paul Fire Department

10/28/2025

CASTLEWOOD, VIRGINIA – John Herschel Blevins, Sr., 82, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Jenkins, Kentucky, the son of the late John Wesley and Lillian Olean Bush Blevins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Sue Gann Blevins, and four siblings, Hazel,...

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10/26/2025

CASTLEWOOD, VIRGINIA – Jimmy “Bo” Burkett, 70, went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Rockford, Illinois, on November 30, 1954, to the late Garland Burkett and Virgie Sloan. Bo was always laughing, cracking jokes, and making every...

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10/16/2025

✨ Honoring beautiful memories that continue to inspire love, laughter, and connection. We’re here to help families celebrate lives that made every moment unforgettable. 💕

10/15/2025

ST. PAUL, VIRGINIA – Judy “Shoemaker” Mays, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her home in St. Paul, Virginia.

She was born in Dante, Virginia, the daughter of the late Ernest and Eliza “Dude” Castle Shoemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Mays, Jr.; son, Bu...

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10/14/2025

DANTE, VIRGINIA – Norma Jean Phillips Powers, 90, earned her Heavenly wings and went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her mommy, daddy, and her brothers on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Russell County Hospital in Lebanon, Virginia, with her loving family by ...

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10/10/2025

CASTLEWOOD, VIRGINIA – Claude Vernon Burke, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Kissito Healthcare – Maple Grove Nursing and Rehab in Lebanon, Virginia.

He was born in Castlewood, Virginia, the son of the late Walter and Gussie Salyer Burke. He was preceded in death by five bro...

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10/10/2025

SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA – Patton Kelley Kern, 71, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.

He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, the son of the late Charles Eugene and Patsy Louise Bishop Kern. He is preceded in death by h...

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