Online obituary service is now more regional one year later Gene Marrano February 12, 2020 1 min read It can cost many hundreds of dollars to run a printed obituary – on top of already expensive funeral costs. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has details on the progress of an online “o-bit” service that debuted last year: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia lawmakers approve Confederate statue removal billsNext: Proposal to boost Va minimum wage to $15 advances in Richmond Related Stories 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025