Vinton resident knew Debbie Reynolds Gene Marrano December 30, 2016 1 minute read Debbie Reynolds The back-to-back deaths of two movie icons – of different generations but from the same family – has touched a Vinton resident who knew one of them well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hokies gear up for Belk Bowl todayNext: Gas price outlook for 2017 Related Stories The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0
