John "Johnny" Wilson Sevareid, Jr.
May 29, 2018
John Wilson Sevareid, Jr. "Johnny," 60, of Radford, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in his home. He was born November 7, 1957, in Pedricktown, New Jersey. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Colonel John W. Sevareid, US Army (Ret.), mother, Tharsella Scheller Sevareid, and sister, Jean Sevareid Hochella. Surviving are three sisters and their spouses, Ann Sevareid Miller...
Jerome Delshawn Wesley
May 29, 2018
Jerome Delshawn Wesley, 47, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his home in Radford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lee and Sandra Baylor Wesley. Jerome enjoyed watching his favorite football team the Oakland Raiders, and coached for the Christiansburg football team and for New River Valley Nitro. Survivors include his brothers, Arthur Woodson Wesley of...
Gloria Ann Defelice
May 28, 2018
Gloria Ann DeFelice, 69, passed away at her home in Snowville on Monday, May 28, 2018. She was manager at Dollar General. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerard Anthony DeFelice and Betty Jane Noble Grubb; and a special cousin, Katie. Survivors include her sisters, Kim Grubb and her friend Wayne Smith of Snowville and Cheryl and Michael...
Robert Melvin Young
May 28, 2018
Robert Melvin Young, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. He was employed with MOOG. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lewis and Mamie Keith Young. Survivors include his wife, Mary Williams Young of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and David Lee of Christiansburg; son, Robbie Lewis Young of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Robert Adrian Young, Landon...
Don Edward Lytton
May 27, 2018
Don Edward Lytton, 72, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home in Christiansburg. He worked in construction. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Lytton Johnston. Survivors include his sons, Glen and Harrison Lytton; daughters, Janet Lytton and Violet Pagen; and a number of grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Gayle Christian
May 26, 2018
Gayle Christian, formerly of Radford, Va., died on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the University of Utah Hospital from the after effects of a stroke that she suffered while vacationing in Yellowstone National Park with her husband, David Beek. Gayle is remembered for her vivacious personality: lively, curious, generous and fun loving with a special way of touching people wherever...
Betty Jo Hodges
May 21, 2018
Betty Jo Hodges, 83, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home in Floyd. She was a former horse trainer and taught horseback riding. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Lelia Thomas. Survivors include her husband, Randy Hodges; brothers-in-law, Richard (Fran) Hodges and Joe (Judy) Hodges; stepdaughter, Katherine Dillon; close friends, Aaron Vale and Joan...
Eula Duncan Viers Farmer
May 18, 2018
Eula Duncan Viers Farmer, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born in Floyd County, the daughter of the late Wyatt Lynch Duncan and Maude Ethel Akers Duncan. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Charles "Pete" Viers; daughter, Delores Ann Viers; sisters, Ethel Viers and Inez Vaught; and brother, Asa Duncan. Survivors include...
Freddy Quesenberry
May 17, 2018
Freddy Quesenberry passed away unexpectedly at home in Christiansburg on Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was known for always being supportive of his family and friends and for his love for God, which overflowed into how he treated others. He constantly voiced his support of his children, saying, "I'm always with you" every chance he got. Freddy was very devoted...
Mary Elizabeth Farmer Hill
May 11, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Farmer Hill of Dublin went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Creed Farmer and mother, Frances Hixon Farmer; three brothers, Jim, Gary and Roger Farmer; special aunt, Jo Hixon; and longtime feline companion, Tom Cat. Mary is survived by her two sisters, Alice McPeak...
Peggy Williams Hammond
May 11, 2018
Peggy Williams Hammond of Radford, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired in 2000 as the Director of the Radford Child Care Center after 28 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Bessie Williams; husband, Mansfield Hammond, Jr.; sons,...
June Allen Fortune
May 9, 2018
June Allen Fortune, 84, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, surrounded by her friends and pastor. She was born November 17, 1933 to the late Minne Jones Fortune and Jack Fortune. She is survived by her beloved cousin, Janet Bonds of Bedford, and Janets son, Mark Bonds (Tina) and their children, Matthew, Daniel and Rebekah of Troutville. She...
Dennis Dewayne Mcpeak
May 7, 2018
Dennis Dewayne McPeak, 60, of Dublin, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. He was a concrete truck driver and he loved to ride motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Eugene McPeak and Jean Claire Morris McPeak; and sister, Barbara McPeak. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Debbie Turpin McPeak; daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Matt...
Rachel Criner Simpkins
May 3, 2018
Rachel Criner Simpkins, 71, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Snowville Baptist Church and retired from Volvo with 14 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Mamie Criner; and her husband, Albert Hugh Simpkins, Sr. Survivors include her...
John Curtis Lowery Iii
May 3, 2018
John Curtis Lowery III, 66, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home in Radford. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was retired owner of Kelmar Construction Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Curtis Lowery, Jr. and Irene Louise Alexander Lowery. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Hoffman-Lowery; daughter and son-in-law,...
Michelle Elizabeth Shelton
Apr 29, 2018
Michelle E. Shelton, 57, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Michelle was born in Lynchburg, Va. and lived in the Roanoke /Salem area over the last 10 years. She was known for her quick wit and care for older people. Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Frederick D. Shelton and her mother, Mary Shelton Reed,...
Larry Roosevelt Johnston
Apr 25, 2018
Larry Roosevelt Johnston, 75, of Parrott, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was retired from R.A.A.P. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Bufford Johnston and Hazel Yearout Johnston; and brother, Robert Williams. Survivors include his daughter, Paula Marshall of Parrott; and sisters and brother-in-law, Freeda and William Hamilton of Parrott and Viola Tranpani of Colonial Heights;...
Gennie Felecia Hayden Gilmore
Apr 24, 2018
Gennie Felecia Hayden Gilmore was born, on October 29, 1955, to the late Ernest T. Hayden and Lola V. Hayden in Radford, Virginia. On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, she went home to be with the Lord. Felecia leaves to celebrate her life, her loving husband of 37 years, Thaddeus Gilmore, Sr.; two children, Thia Gilmore (Tammi) and Thaddeus Gilmore, Jr.(TJ);...
Donald Wesley Roop
Apr 23, 2018
Donald Wesley Roop, 89, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at his home in Radford. He was a member of the Radford Worship Center and retired foreman from R.A.A.P. (Hercules Powder) after 35 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army Air Corp. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Rush and Reba Roop;...
Bonnie Myers Hedge
Apr 23, 2018
Bonnie Myers Hedge, 70, of Radford, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at Radford Health and Rehab. She was retired from Radford News Journal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Eleanor Myers; sister, Alice M. Bain; and fianc, Steve Simpkins. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Judi Myers of Christiansburg; nephew, Todd Bain; nieces,...
