Lynda Ann Sloan
May 25, 2017
Having taught us all that she could, Lynda Ann Sloan, age 70, flew away on May 25, 2017. The first part of Lyndas life was very difficult, but she survived it with her mighty spirit in tact because she was a woman of great courage and determination. The last 20 years of Lyndas life were wonderful years because she found...
Carolyn Stump Jackson
May 22, 2017
Carolyn Stump Jackson, 62, of Max Meadows, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. Carolyn was born August 10, 1952, and worked at the Lynchburg Foundry in the Accounts Payable department for 36 years. She is preceded in death by her father, John Henry Stump. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Buddy Jackson; her mother, Helen Akers Stump; two step-children,...
Janice Faye Hinz
May 21, 2017
Janice Faye Hinz, 71, of Taylor, passed away May 21, 2017. She was the beloved wife of John Hinz; loving mother of David (Teresa) Bergman, Jennifer (Tim) Bergman-douglas, Angela (Tom) McGoldrick and Derrick (Melissa) Bergman; dear sister of Betty Guerra, Bob (Louise) Lankford, Jeanetta (Stanley) Bowling and Jaqueline Veres; dearest grandmother of Crystal, Ryan Josh, Daniel, Kyle, Tori and Kelsey;...
Evelyn Price Hedge
May 18, 2017
Evelyn P. Hedge, of Radford, formerly of New River, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law, Herman E. "Toby" and Ellen Hedge. Born December 7th, 1926, she had lived a long life and helped many people in her 90 years. She retired from St. Albans Hospital with 20+ years of service. She was preceded...
Gerlene Nelson Baker
May 15, 2017
Gerlene Nelson Baker, 89, of Radford, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully slipped from this world May 15, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents Harrison Shelburne Nelson and Pearlie Mae Sutphin; her husbands, Donald Ezra Semones and John Cecil Baker; her sons, Donald Gregory Semones and Timothy Charles Semones; her granddaughter, Emily Mae Semones; and her step-grandson, John...
Julia Teany Bratton
May 14, 2017
Julia Teany Bratton, 91, of Christiansburg was called home to the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017. "Beby" was born May 13, 1926 in Montgomery County, where she spent her life as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, farmer and caretaker of many. She was a faithful member of Old Brick Presbyterian Church, and served as Officer of Elections in...
Everett Harold Graves, Jr.
May 7, 2017
Everett Harold Graves, Jr., 70, of Gary, West Virginia, formerly of Radford, Va., passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, 2017 with his family by his side. He was a decorated disabled U. S. Army combat veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Irene Graves; brother, Harry Brown; and sister, Charlotte...
Lola Mae Hicks
May 4, 2017
Lola Mae Hicks, 64, of Radford, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Goldie Hill, and brother, Bob Hill. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Tony Hicks; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony Ray, Jr. and Tammy Hicks of Radford; Jonathan Wayne and Diane Hicks of Dublin; daughter...
Mary Catherine Austin Clark
May 1, 2017
Mary Catherine (Austin) Clark, 93, of Radford, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017. Catherine was born in Radford on July 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Timothy Roscoe Austin and Maudie Frances (Turpin) Austin. Catherine graduated from Radford High School in 1940, and Radford College in 1944. While working part-time during college at Norfolk and Western Railroad, she...
Tina Dawn Hungate
May 1, 2017
Tina Dawn Hungate, 48, of Dublin, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. She was an optician. She was a loving mother and meme. Survivors include her parents, Michael and Jo Ann Saunders; sons and their loved ones, Brandon Saunders and Jessica Larue, and Austin Hungate and Alicia Umberto; daughter, Karman Link; lifelong partner of 35 years, Samuel Hungate; granddaughter, Miyah...
Thomas "Tg" Gearheart, Jr.
Apr 28, 2017
Thomas G "TG" Gearheart, Jr., 86, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and was retired from the parts department at Harvey Chevrolet. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas G Gearheart, Sr. and Cora Fulcher...
George "Buster" Thomas Simpkins
Apr 28, 2017
George Thomas "Buster" Simpkins, 90, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a retired barber. Buster was preceded in death in December by his wife of 68 years, Maleita Simpkins; his parents, Lemon and Mamie Simpkins; stepmother, Christaleen Simpkins; brothers, Lee and Benny Simpkins; sisters, Katherine Dalton, Rindy Thornton and Eva...
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
Apr 28, 2017
Thomas Jonathan Jackson, 33, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home in Fairlawn. He was a 2002 graduate of Pulaski County High School. He loved his Pulaski County Cougars, UNC Tarheels and the San Francisco 49ers. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Melvin and Tillie Jackson and maternal grandparents, Frank and Esther Ruth Nance. Survivors...
Patricia Arbella Nunn
Apr 26, 2017
Patricia Arbella Nunn, 75, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was a member of Faith Bible Church in Pulaski and a retired cosmetology teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Florence Waite; son, Richard Allen Zavaglia; daughter, Tammy Schultz; sisters, Charlotte Kobak and Sharon P. Toal; and brothers, George and Michael Waite. Survivors...
Robert Maurice Atkinson
Apr 24, 2017
Robert Maurice "Moose" Atkinson, 100, of Radford, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. He was a member of Unity Christian Church and retired from Burlington Industries. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served during WWII. He was the son of the late Robert D. Atkinson and Goldie Jewell Atkinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...
Lyndia Graham Olinger
Apr 23, 2017
Lyndia Graham Olinger, 70, of Radford, received her reward on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Pulaski Health & Rehab. She was a member of Morgans Chapel UM Church and retired from St. Albans Hospital with 32 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Eugene Olinger; her father, Hobert Graham, Sr.; and her mother, Mattie Graham....
Walter Dennis Montgomery
Apr 21, 2017
On Friday April 21, 2017, Dennis Montgomery stepped through the great gates of Heaven. Born September 14, 1948. He was preceded in death by his father Elmer F. Montgomery, his beloved infant brother, brothers-in-law, Gene "Dick" Deeds and Robert Goad, and his father and mother-in-law, John I. and Nancy J. Ritter. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Retta...
Timothy Ross Bentley
Apr 20, 2017
Timothy Ross Bentley, 58, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Roanoke, Virginia. Tim was an active member of the Dublin Moose Lodge and the Dublin Moose Riders. His favorite things included riding his Harley and participating in charity and benefit rides. Tim also proudly served in the U.S. Army for four years. He was preceded in death by his...
Frederich Oma Lassen
Apr 17, 2017
Frederich Oma Lassen, 82, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home in Christiansburg, Va. He was a retired research chemist with Kimberly-Clark Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erich Gustave Lassen and Ruby Addie Lee Lassen; and son, Erich Lassen. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Katherine M. Lassen; daughter, Mary Bieniak and husband...
Robert Lee Chapman
Apr 16, 2017
Robert Lee Chapman, 89, of Radford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was owner of Chapman Heating & Cooling and a member of the Pulaski Elks Lodge #1067. He was preceded in death in October 2016 by the love of his life, his wife of 66 years, Monty Chapman. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and...
