Lois Hutchens Tuck
Mar 22, 2017
Lois Hutchens Tuck, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Tuck; parents, Charles E. Hutchens and Nell Hutchens Baity; son, Ron Wayne Dayle; grandson, Thorpe Bishop; and sisters, Doris McKnight and Sharon Leigh (Pearl) Hutchens. Survivors include her son,...
Damian Jerome Moede
Mar 22, 2017
Damian Jerome Moede passed away in Roanoke, VA on March 22, 2017 after a brief illness. "Jerry" was born March 1, 1944 in Pulaski, VA, the firstborn of Jerome and O. Taveta (Staton) Moede. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked for many years at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He is survived by five children, all...
Fern Kathleen Oakley Graham
Mar 21, 2017
Fern Kathleen Oakley Graham, 84, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her home in Christiansburg. She was a member of Corners View Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Agnes Oakley; her husband, Frank A. Graham, Sr.; daughter, Pamela Lynn Graham; brother, Erroll Thompson; sister, Mary Frances Webb;...
Calvin Lee Thomas
Mar 20, 2017
Calvin Thomas, 67, passed away peacefully in his Floyd County home March 20th with his loving wife by his side. Calvin, known as "Pop" to his family, lived a life full of adventure. From motorcycles to horseback riding, he enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors. He was born at the Radford Community Hospital in 1949. His father, Herman Cleo Thomas,...
Elizabeth Roberts Loar
Mar 20, 2017
Elizabeth "Libby" Roberts Loar, 98, of Fairlawn, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 leaving us with sweet loving memories of our Mother. She was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church. Libby was preceded in death by her parents, Wilford and Cynthia Roberts, and her husband, Derwood Stafford Loar. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry E. and Doris Loar of...
Mary Kathleen Lytton Plaster
Mar 19, 2017
Mary Kathleen Lytton Plaster, 89, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lena Lytton; and her husband, Allen Luther Plaster. Survivors include her sons, Gene and Patricia Plaster of Christiansburg, and Thurman and Bonnie Plaster of Radford; grandchildren, Sherry McPeak, Angela Jones, Kathy Melton and Missy...
Patricia Colson Stephens
Mar 16, 2017
Patricia Coalson Stephens, 70, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was a LPN and preceded in death by her parents, Oble and Geraldine Coalson, daughter, Traci Stephens, and brother, Jack Coalson. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Melanie Stephens of Radford, and Dean Stephens of Snowville; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Jane Coalson of Radford;...
Barbara Bishop Whitaker
Mar 13, 2017
Barbara Bishop Whitaker, 73, of Radford, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. She was retired from Aspen Technologies. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hampton Whitaker; infant daughter; parents, Oakley and Mamie Bishop; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Steve Cromer of Dublin; sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Kay Whitaker...
Viola Hopkins Viars
Mar 12, 2017
Viola Hopkins Viars, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was retired from Radford University Food Service Dept. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Bethric Hopkins; husband, Elmer Robert Viars; brothers, Luther and Garfield Hopkins; and sisters, Rena Tuck and Lucille Thompson. Survivors include her four daughters and sons-in-law, Dora and Clifton Barber...
Barbara Jean Donahue Maxie
Mar 11, 2017
Barbara Jean Donahue Maxie, 80, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. She was a member of Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church and retired from Radford Community Hospital as a nutritionist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mildred Donahue. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Mechelle Maxie of Dublin, and Michael and Linda Maxie of...
Billy Ray Cook, Sr.
Mar 10, 2017
Billy Ray Cook, Sr., 89, of Radford, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. He was a member of Grove United Methodist Church and a retired owner of Cooks Clean Center. He was a U. S. Navy veteran during WWII and served for many years in the Navy Reserves. Bill was a lifetime member of the Radford Fire & Rescue Dept....
Hensel Lee Mccoy
Mar 8, 2017
Hensel Lee McCoy, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and retired inspector with the Federal Aviation Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hensel Marshall and Anna Lee McCoy; wife, Audna Smith McCoy; sons, Tony and Jeff McCoy; brothers, Ricky and Haven McCoy; and sister, Mary Helen...
Raymond Irvin Dean
Mar 4, 2017
Raymond I. Dean, 81, of Radford, passed into Heaven on Saturday, March 4, 2017 unexpectedly. Raymond was a U. S. Navy veteran and worked at Lynchburg Foundry for 29 years. He later opened Deans Gun Shop in Radford in 1986, which he and son Chris operated for 20 years. At age 70, Raymond retired and closed the Gun Shop. He...
George William Kincaid
Mar 3, 2017
George William Kincaid, 86, of Radford, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Ann Williams Kincaid. Survivors include his sons, Scott (Martha) Kincaid and Ross Kincaid, all of Radford, and Steve Nagel of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Jessica Kincaid (Michael) Snow, Lindsey Kincaid and Hunter...
Dr. William Garfield Weldon
Mar 3, 2017
Dr. William Garfield Weldon, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Salem. He was a 20 year U. S. Navy Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from Montgomery County Schools and was a United Methodist Minister for many years. Dr. Weldon received his undergraduate degree from Emory and Henry College, his...
Clara Mae Baker Fisher
Mar 1, 2017
Clara Mae Baker Fisher, 94, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Fisher in 1992. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Earl Fisher of Radford, Dale and Norma Fisher of Knoxville, Tenn., and Ronnie and Linda Fisher of Forest; daughters and...
Kimberly Gilbert Lowery
Feb 25, 2017
Kimberly Gilbert Lowery, 51, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was a Registered Nurse. Survivors include her children, Jordan Lowery and Justice Lowery, both of N. C.; parents, Fred and Patricia Gilbert; sister, Rhonda Gilbert of Draper; brother and sister-in-law, Justin and Tiffany Gilbert of Dublin; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service...
Kathy Ratliff Murdock
Feb 22, 2017
Kathy Ratliff Murdock, 64, of Pulaski, passed away February 22, 2017. She was a 1970 graduate of Pocahontas High School. In 1973 she received her Nursing Degree from Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing where she became supervisor of the Neuro ICU; and worked in the adolescent unit at St. Albans. She was a Pulaski Moose Lodge member. She was preceded...
Clayton Dale Long
Feb 21, 2017
Clayton Dale Long, 68, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his home in Belspring. He retired from many occupations throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Elwood Long and brother, Kenneth Elwood Long. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Duncan Long; sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Bryant Gravley and Brenda and Don Linkous; nephews and...
Bruce Wilton Orange
Feb 19, 2017
Bruce Wilton Orange, of Radford, left this world on Sunday, February 19, 2017 to be with his father, Clifton Orange, Mother, Odean Puckett; brothers, William Orange and Keith Puckett; and special friend, Jenny Lemon who kept her promise. He was a jack of all trades and master of none, a teller of tall tales, a dreamer of dreams, and a...
