Andrew David Goad
Jun 16, 2018
Andrew David Goad, 42, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 from injuries sustained in an accident. He was a team leader in the finishing department at the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. Andrew was a graduate of Pulaski County High School and received his Associates Degree from Wytheville Community College. Survivors include his parents, David and Rhonda Lane Goad;...
Robert "Bob" Wilmer Leighton
Jun 14, 2018
Robert "Bob" W. Leighton, 87, passed away at his home in Radford surrounded by his family. He was a member of Calvary Baptist church in Radford for over 70 years. Bob taught at Auburn High School, and then worked at the Radford Arsenal until retirement. Following retirement, Bob worked his dream job at Draper Valley Golf Club. Bob was preceded...
Lola Cressell Kimbleton
Jun 14, 2018
Lola Cressell Kimbleton, 87, of Parrott, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. She attended the Parrott Church of God and retired from Kenrose. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gracie Cressell; her husband, Harry Donald Kimbleton, Sr.; sister, Dora Lyons; and brother, Dallas Cressell. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Harry D. and Georgeanna Kimbleton; daughter...
Frank Edward Turpin
Jun 13, 2018
Frank Edward Turpin, 78, went to be with the Jesus, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his home in Parrott. He was retired from Kirby Vass Co. and preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Estelle Turpin. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Deborah Ann Turpin of Parrott. Services will be private. The Turpin family is in the care...
Phyllis Thomas Simpson
Jun 12, 2018
Phyllis Craig Thomas Simpson, 92, of Radford, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Her fondest memories were spending time with Donald at Clemson University, traveling and camping with the Road Runners and their dog, Rusty, and socializing with her Radford...
Mary Jane Midkiff Harmon
Jun 10, 2018
Mary Jane Midkiff Harmon, 91, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Unity Christian Church and retired senior supervisor at the Radford Recreation Center for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Hammett Midkiff, Sr. and Ada Elizabeth Parrish Midkiff; husband, Daniel Webster Harmon, Jr.; and...
Garry Calvin Loan
Jun 4, 2018
Garry Calvin Loan, 72, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home in Radford. He was an army veteran and worked as a mechanic for Reliable Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dollie Loan; and six brothers, Odell, Buford, Gerald, Hubert, Ronnie, and Everett. Survivors include his two sons, Garry Glenn Loan (Ginger) and...
Richard Thomas Jackson
Jun 3, 2018
Richard Thomas Jackson, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He practiced medicine for 32 years in the New River Valley. Survivors include his 3 sons, Richie, Tommy and Danny. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Governor Tyler House located at 915 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia....
Raymond Odell Brewster
May 31, 2018
Raymond Odell Brewster, 76, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home in Dublin. He was a correctional officer with the VA Dept. of Corrections for 20 years and formerly worked for Klopman Mills, Renfro and was a former manager of Safeway Food Stores. He was a member of Highland Park Community Church. He was a 1960 graduate of...
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,...
