Betty Mccraw Allen
May 3, 2026
Betty McCraw Allen, 90, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home in Dublin surrounded by her family. She was a member of Mtn. View United Methodist Church and retired from Carilion St. Alban's Hospital after 40 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George William and Manola Hall McCraw; and her...
Wayne Stephen Jenkins
May 3, 2026
Wayne Stephen Jenkins, age 65, of Dublin, Virginia, went to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on May 3rd, 2026, at his home in Dublin.
Born on October 2nd, 1960, in Radford, VA to Wayne Jenkins and Nancy McCraw Jenkins Dunford. "Stevie" grew up and spent most of his life in the Dublin and Claytor Lake area...
Jerry Chambers
May 3, 2026
Jerry Chambers, 75, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elba Ballard Chambers, Jr. and Beulah Moselle Slusher Chambers.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Meredith; sister, Bobbie Jane Carter; and best friend, Ralph Farris.
Services will be private
The Chambers family is in the...
Travis Dustin Childers
Apr 29, 2026
Travis Dustin Childers, 37, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
The Childers family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
Anne Williams Turpin
Apr 29, 2026
Anne Williams Turpin, 78, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald Stanley Williams and Frances "Shorty" Williams.
She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Dalton; brother, Larry Williams; and many other family members and special friends.
Per her request, services will be held privately....
Gary Edward Mallery
Apr 27, 2026
Gary Edward Mallery, 83, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born and raised by the late Angela and Raymond Mallery in Susanville, California. Gary served as a Marine and once honorably discharged, he worked for C+P telephone company until he retired.
During his first marriage, he had three daughters which resulted in...
Michael Terry Claytor
Apr 24, 2026
Michael Terry Claytor, 80, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home in Dublin surrounded by his family. He was a member of Compassion Church in Radford and served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a retired truck driver with PepsiCo.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Lee and Alma...
Leo Douglas Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Leo Douglas Smith, 84, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira William, Sr. and Thelma Surface Smith; and his brother, Rev. Ira William Smith, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ozina Bilbrey Smith; daughter, Vickie Martin; granddaughter and her spouse, Hannah (Ethan) Martin Caldwell; sister and...
James Brian Greer
Apr 20, 2026
James Brian "Fish" Greer, of Fairlawn, passed away at his home on Monday, April 20, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He will be remembered for his love of music, sports, family and friends. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Betty Greer, and his infant sister, Laura Elaine Greer.
Left to cherish his memory...
Patricia Elaine Branch
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia Elaine Branch, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas and Izola Sowers Lytton; brothers, Eddie Lytton and John Lytton; and her sister, Janice Radford.
Survivors include her loving husband, Bobby Gene Branch; daughters, Erika Lee Knuckles, Tonya Branch and Julie White; sons,...
Raymond William Seagreaves Schillo
Apr 18, 2026
Raymond William Seagreaves Schillo, formerly of Keeling, Virginia and Horseheads, New York passed away on April 18, 2026 at the age of 73.
Raymond was born on September 29, 1952 in Queens, New York to Raymond F. Schillo and Faye A. Deroner. He enjoyed ice cream, model trains, gardening, working in his shop, and had fond memories...
Lee Alexander Skinnell
Apr 17, 2026
Lee Alexander Skinnell, 69, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison and Rebecca Watson Skinnell.
Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Donna Carol Long Skinnell; sons and daughters-in-law, David Firenza (Lindsey), Daniel Firenza and Timothy Skinnell (Lacey); grandchildren, Kaden, Tinley, Neeley, Judah and...
Carole Jean Minard Umberger
Apr 16, 2026
Carole Jean Minard Umberger, 84, formerly of Radford, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Henrico, Virginia. She was born, January 23, 1942 in Bound Brook, NJ and raised in Chester, NJ. Jean graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey). She moved to Radford permanently in 1970 where she met and married E. Vance Umberger...
John "Jack" Orian Rowell, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
John Orian Rowell Jr., known as Jack to all who knew him, lived 88 years and passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2026 in Radford, Virginia. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jack spent most of his young life growing up in Blacksburg, Virginia with his four siblings Barbra Helen, Larry, Janet, and Rob.
After graduating from Blacksburg...
Margaret "Denise" Boor
Apr 16, 2026
Ms. Margaret "Denise" Boor, 76, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on April 16, 2026.
Born in Maryland, Denise moved to the New River Valley as a young woman, where she became a mother, teacher, grandmother, and dear friend whose warmth and enthusiasm touched many lives.
For 30 years, Denise taught science at Belle Heth Elementary...
William "Bill" Paul Andrews
Apr 14, 2026
William Paul "Bill" Andrews, 90, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, April 15, 2026. Bill was a longtime member of West Radford Church of God and a faithful member of Gideons International through the Radford chapter. He spent most of his life in Radford. In his later years, he resided at English Meadows Blacksburg Campus beginning in July 2024. He...
Johnnie Gray Moore
Apr 12, 2026
Johnnie Gray Moore, 82, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Johnnie was a 1976 graduate of Radford University, taught in Montgomery County Schools at Belview Elementary School for 13 years and culminated her 32 years teaching career in 2008 at North Myrtle Beach Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Gray Wallace...
Jonny William Butler, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Jonny William Butler, Jr., 81, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A proud "Dublin Duke" at heart, Jonny was equally defined by his unwavering loyalty as a Bobcat, a Hokie, and a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan. Jonny held a unique place in local history as one of the first male students to attend Radford University. His...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Hedrick
Apr 7, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Hedrick, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was the birth daughter of James Willard Arrington and Edith Alton Arrington. After her mother, Edith, passed away when she was very young, she was raised in West Virginia by her mother's parents, John Albert Arrington and Indie Annie Arrington, who adopted her as...
Robert Gordon Beckner
Apr 5, 2026
Robert Gordon Beckner, Mr. Beck, age 77, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Resurrection Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Beckner, father, James Beckner, grandson, AJ Bryson and nephew, Chris Beckner.
Robert is survived by his wife, Rita Beckner; daughter, Mary Anne Bryson and Jeremiah...
