Virginia Krum Johnson
Nov 30, 2017
At 98 years, Virginia Johnson has passed to join her husband in the early morning of November 30th, 2017 at her home in Radford. Married over 76 years to David Johnson, she was a loving and devoted housewife, parent, grandparent and great grandparent. Always generous and caring toward those she loved and called family, she would do anything to help...
Nancy Jane Nester Smith
Nov 30, 2017
Nancy Jane Nester Smith, 71, of Radford, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and was retired from St. Albans Hospital with over 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Ada Nester; and her husband, Frank Wesley "Sonny" Smith. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie...
Henry "Hank" Richard Toyes
Nov 30, 2017
Henry Richard "Hank" Toyes, 72, of Radford, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was a member of St. Judes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a self-employed accountant and served in the U. S. Army. He was survived by 4 children; and many other relatives and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, December 5,...
Kenneth "Bull" Nelson Bobbitt
Nov 29, 2017
Kenneth Nelson "Bull" Bobbitt, 64, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert, Jr. and Dorothy Bobbitt. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Herbert, III and Kathy Bobbitt of Wilmington, NC; and many other relatives and friends. In keeping with Bulls wishes, there will be no services. The Bobbitt family is...
David Wayne Wheeling
Nov 29, 2017
David Wayne Wheeling, "Bowzer" or "Boscoe", 72, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home in Fairlawn. He was a member of Dublin Baptist Church and retired from Kollmorgen Inland Motors with 39 years of service. He also worked at the Radford Rec Center for 10 years. He was a proud Dublin Duke Class of 1964 and enjoyed watching...
Goldie Mae Dalton Sutton
Nov 27, 2017
Goldie Mae Dalton Sutton, 84, of Fairlawn, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was a member of Morgans Chapel UMC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Oma Dalton; her son, James Edward Sutton, Jr.; and three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, James E. "Buddy" Sutton of Fairlawn; children and...
Levie Gale Davis Atyeo
Nov 25, 2017
Levie Gale Davis Atyeo, 61, of Radford, Va. passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Charles Atyeo, and her mother, Barbara Evans Law and father, James Davis. Survivors include her daughters, Maribe Atyeo of Radford, Va. and Tegwynn Atyeo of Dublin, Va.; brothers, Brad Pope of Dublin, Va. and Scott Pope of...
James Kyle Akers
Nov 24, 2017
James Kyle Akers, 96, of Radford, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. He was a member of Morgans Chapel Church in New River and worked with Robertson-Fowler Construction Company building roads. He was a combat wounded veteran of WWII, serving in the 4th Marine Division. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Walker Akers; 4 brothers and 5...
Barbara Jean Mccoy Sowers
Nov 22, 2017
Barbara Jean McCoy Sowers, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Pauline McCoy, and her son, Ronald Ray Sowers. Survivors include her husband of over 60 years, Billy Ray Sowers of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and David Linkous of...
Lenora "Dot" Webb Richardson
Nov 22, 2017
Lenora Webb "Dot" Richardson, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home in Radford. She was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. Dot was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Marshall, and her daughter, Lenora, who passed away in October. Survivors include her children and their partners, M. J. Richardson, Jr....
Gwenn Campbell Gearheart
Nov 21, 2017
Gwenn Campbell Gearheart, 77, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Frank E. Gearheart; children and their spouses, Pam and Larry Woodall of Indian Land, S. C., Marty Gearheart of Bluefield, W. Va. and Greg and Lisa Gearheart of Lexington; 7 grandchildren, Keri...
Margaret Waters Moore
Nov 15, 2017
Margaret Worthington Waters Moore, 81, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, November 15, at her home. She was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Radford, VA. As the youngest child of a Methodist minister, Margaret attended several public schools in Virginia, graduating from Altavista High School. After receiving a B.A. degree from Westminster Choir College, marriage, and further graduate work, she...
Donald David Plott, Jr.
Nov 4, 2017
Donald David Plott, Jr., 75, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home in Dublin surrounded by his family. David was born on December 5, 1941 in Kingsport, Tenn. to Ruth and Donald Plott. He was raised in Kingsport and spent summers in Anna, Illinois on the family orchard where he enjoyed time with his family and their dogs....
Vertie Farmer Hawkins
Nov 1, 2017
Vertie Farmer Hawkins, 95, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Radford Nursing and Rehab. She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford where she loved being part of the "Young at Heart". She was loved by all her family and friends and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her...
Herman Kelly Wyatt, Jr.
Nov 1, 2017
Herman Kelly Wyatt, Jr., 68, of Riner and formerly of Chilhowie, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 1, 2017, with his loving family by his side. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam Era and retired bridge and building foreman with Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Loretta Christian Collins
Oct 31, 2017
Loretta Christian Collins, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home in Dublin. She is a member of Grace Baptist Church and retired employee of AT&T. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Edward and Hazel Mullins Christian. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Garnie Collins of Dublin; son and fianc, Frederick Lee Collins and...
Joseph Anthony Sciegaj, Jr.
Oct 30, 2017
Joseph Anthony Sciegaj, Jr., 66, of Dublin, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. He retired as the Executive Pastry Chef at Colonial Williamsburg. He enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved sitting on his front porch with his wife, baking with his grandchildren, and, of course, cooking meals and baking everyones favorite sweets. He...
Lenora Richardson Williams
Oct 27, 2017
Lenora Richardson Williams, 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2017 at her mothers home in Radford. She was a member of Fairlawn United Methodist Church and was the Food Service Director of Radford City Schools. She was preceded in death by her father in February 2015, Marshall Jesse Richardson; and her husband in March, Gerald...
Dennis Ray Bailey
Oct 25, 2017
Dennis Ray Bailey, 52, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home in Riner. He was a loving husband, father, paw-paw and he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Odell and Della Rose Bailey. Survivors include his wife, together for 36 years, Teresa R. Bailey; son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Amanda Bailey...
Hazel Blankenship Triplett Quesenberry
Oct 25, 2017
Hazel Blankenship Triplett Quesenberry, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home in Radford surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Paynesville, W.Va. the daughter of the late Clark and Allie Baker Blankenship. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Russell R. Quesenberry; son and daughter-in-law, Jackie Ray and Rita Triplett of Hiddenite, N.C.; daughters, Patsy...
