Frances Billings Morehead
Jun 16, 2016
Frances Billings Morehead, 82, of Radford, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Morehead. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Terri Morehead of Simpsonville, S.C.; daughter, Darlene M. Newberry of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Dwayne Clapsaddle and wife Deanna, Patrick Clapsaddle and wife Kristy,...
Roger Dale Jones
Jun 11, 2016
Roger Dale Jones, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, June 11, 2016, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Roger was a hard working man, working since he was a young man. He worked at Burlington for over 35 years before they closed. His final job was as a lead truck driver with W.L.A....
Jessie James Maxie
Jun 11, 2016
Jessie James Maxie, 80, of Old Route 11, Dublin, formerly of Church Ave., Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was born September 12, 1935 in Franklin County the son of the late John Thomas "Tommy" Maxie and Leonard Tilton Maxie. He was the last surviving sibling of 9 children in the family. Over the years he was employed...
Edgar "Ned" Raymond Mcgreevy
Jun 10, 2016
Edgar "Ned" Raymond McGreevy, 86, of Radford, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at Cozy Home Haven in Fairlawn. He was born in Junction City, Ohio on October 18, 1929, the son of the late William and Florence McGreevy. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in August 1951 and proudly served his country during both the Vietnam War and...
Dexter Lydell Richardson
Jun 10, 2016
Dexter Lydell Richardson, 45, of Radford, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at Duke University Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Ulysses Grant Richardson. Survivors include his wife, Monica Wright Richardson; sons, Jairon and Jaden Richardson, both of Radford; daughter, Alysia Richardson of Roanoke; grandson, Adrian; mother, Iris Lewis Richardson of Radford; and several cousins, other relatives...
Susan Yvonne Reece Duncan
Jun 10, 2016
Susan Yvonne Reece Duncan, 59 of Radford passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 on her birthday. Survivors include her husband, Frankie J. Duncan, stepson and wife, Donnie and Shelia Duncan, Blacksburg, two brothers, David and Denise Reece, Pulaski and Steven and Susan Reece, Montvale. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 5p.m. until 7pm...
Elizabeth Weddle Akers
Jun 8, 2016
Elizabeth Weddle Akers, 81, of Fairlawn, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harman Noblin Akers, Sr., son-in-law, Glenn Quesenberry and parents, Martha and Cephas Weddle. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Martha Quesenberry, and Sheila and Andrew...
Shirley Fay Sutphin King
Jun 8, 2016
Shirley Faye Sutphin King, 67, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was retired from St. Albans Hospital where she was a supervisor in housekeeping. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Lee and Martha Saul Sutphin; and brother, Ronald L. Sutphin. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 49 years, Kenneth Wayne King;...
Tammy Jean Plotts Kruger
Jun 6, 2016
Tammy Jean Plotts Kruger, 51, dropped her final mic on Monday, June 6, 2016 at her home in Draper. She was office manager of the Juvenile Detention Center. Survivors include her husband, Larry Lee Kruger; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Katelyn Kruger of Hiwassee; daughters and son-in-law, Tanya Jean and Robert Hockett of Christiansburg, and Nichol Kruger of Roanoke; grandchildren,...
Gregory Justin Palmer
Jun 6, 2016
Gregory Justin Palmer, 46, passed away Friday, June 6, 2016 at his home in Blacksburg. He was born May 23, 1970 in Maryland the son of Roger Dale Palmer and Lula Belle Thornton Palmer. Survivors include his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Brandy Palmer and family; friends and co-workers at Va. Tech; and special friends, Connie Shelor and Dean...
Joan Nichols Bain
Jun 3, 2016
Joan Nichols Bain, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Virginia Nichols; son, Roger D. Bain; and sister, Joyce Ratcliff. Survivors include her husband, Matthew D. Bain; daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Barry Duncan of Radford; special daughter-in-law, Rita Kanode and her husband Terry of Christiansburg; nieces, Lisa...
Roger John Copko
May 31, 2016
Roger John Copko, of Chesapeake and formerly of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Norfolk after a recurring illness of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Roger was born June 12, 1939 in Long Island, New York to the late John and Audrey Copko. After the death of his father the family moved to Roanoke where he attended the 7th grade...
Sarah Elizabeth Tallant Kress
May 29, 2016
Sarah Elizabeth Tallant Kress, 65, of Radford, journeyed home Sunday, May29, 2016. She was retired from Danaher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Katherine Tallant. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Denise Tallant and son-in-law to be, Bruce Altizer of Roanoke, and Diane and Bobby Viers of Radford; grandchildren, Rob and Emily Viers; great grandson,...
Arnold David Duncan
May 28, 2016
Arnold David Duncan, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of Radford University and attended Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Beatrice Duncan; brothers, Garfield and Jack; sisters, Opal, Ruby and Mamie; and stepson, Victor Cline Phillips. Survivors...
Janice Young Palmer
May 28, 2016
Janice Virginia Young Palmer, 97, of Radford, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. She was a member Rockford United Methodist Church. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, John Hanford Young and Mary Virginia Swann Young; her husband, Kenneth Charles Palmer; brothers, George, Paul Edward, Gordon and William Young; and sister, Clara Frame. Survivors include her daughter, Judith Virginia...
Ronald Dean Mills
May 26, 2016
Ronald Dean Mills, 44, of Radford, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was employed at Volvo Trucks. He was preceded in death by his father, John Edward Mills, Sr. and sister, Sherry Mills. Survivors include his son, Justin Mills of Snowville; daughter, Haleigh Mills of Pulaski; grandson, Tyler Sadler of Pulaski; mother, Betty H. Mills of Radford; longtime companion,...
Lisa Rigney Marshall
May 23, 2016
Lisa Rigney Marshall, 49, of Radford, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. Survivors include her husband, William Kent Marshall; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher Lindsey Beach and Christine Schaffer of Harrisonburg, and Justin Keith and Michelle Hancock of Radford; grandchildren, Jaxsen Keith Hancock and Charles Thomas Beach; and numerous brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8...
James Larry Powers
May 21, 2016
James Larry Powers passed away May 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Rosa Powers and a son, James Larry, Jr. Jim served his country in the U. S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was a Dublin police officer, Chief of Police at Radford College and a...
Daphine Sutphin Martin
May 20, 2016
Daphine June Sutphin Martin, 89, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. Prior to moving to Commonwealth Assisted Living in Christiansburg, Daphine was a very active member of Carter Street United Methodist Church. She spent much of her time there in worship and in leadership roles. She participated in the choir, Sunday School, Bible Study, and as a member...
Roger Allen Shanklin
May 17, 2016
Roger Allen Shanklin, 51, of Roanoke, surrounded by his family and friends,went on the road to Heaven on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 after a short illness at Lewis Gale Hospital Salem. He was born on April 5, 1965 in Christiansburg, Va. Roger is preceded in death by his grandfather, Emery Cross and the love of his life his granny Opal...
