Anna Jean Wiley Thompson
Mar 1, 2016
Anna Jean Wiley Thompson, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at English Meadows Assisted Living in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton W. "Tommy" Thompson; parents, Buron and Florence Wiley; and special cousin, Frances Shinault. Survivors include her loving cousins Vicki (Shinault) and Larry Wilson of Christiansburg, Donalee Hurst, Kathy and Butch Thorn of Mullens,...
Dr. Orren L. Royal
Mar 1, 2016
Dr. Orren L. Royal, Captain Medical Corps, US Navy (ret), aged 89, passed away on March 1, 2016 surrounded by his children. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Madelyn, in 2003. He was a graduate of Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School. He retired from the US Navy in...
Velma Louise Brookover Cole
Feb 29, 2016
Velma Louise Brookover Cole, 87, of Radford, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. She was born in West Virginia the daughter of the late Wirt and Clara Brookover. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Mason Douglas Cole, Jr. of Radford; sons and daughter-in-law, Mason D., III and Kimberly Cole of Richmond, and Norman Mark Cole of Radford; daughter and...
Shakeem Dangelo James
Feb 27, 2016
Shakeem Dangelo James, 19, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was an employee of Walmart and attended Young Life Ministries. Shakeem was born in Radford the son of Homer Oakley James III and Marchelle Lynne Saunders. He was a 2015 graduate of Radford High School where he proudly wore the Bobcat gold...
Arlene Whitaker Chapman
Feb 26, 2016
Arlene Whitaker (Bo) Chapman, 76, of Pulaski, took Gods hand on February 26, 2016 to be joined with her parents, Virginia and Arnold Whitaker, her love and best friend, Ronald Fain, and siblings John Whitaker and Emma Hawley. She is survived by her children, Jim Chapman, Jesse (Emilie) Fain, Crystal (Ed) Ray, and Bev (Sherry) Bishop; sisters, Anna Kirk (Legs)...
David Belfrey Biggins
Feb 21, 2016
David fought the good fight for the last 5 years against ALS. He entered into Heaven at peace with his wife, Karin, at his side on Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was surrounded by his faithful and loving family, sons, Daniel and wife Mitzi, and Donald and wife Samantha; daughter, Sharon; grandson, Daniel Shawn and wife Jessica; granddaughter, Courtney and...
Edgar Vance Umberger, Jr.
Feb 20, 2016
Edgar "Vance" Umberger, Jr. of Radford, VA passed peacefully on the morning of February 20, 2016 at the age of 81. Vance was born in Wytheville, VA, the ninth of ten children of Edgar Vance Umberger, Sr. and Mary Edna Catherine Armbristor Umberger. His six brothers and one sister along with his parents proceeded him in death. A versatile man,...
Frances Walker Roberts
Feb 20, 2016
Frances Walker Roberts, 95, of Radford, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Sarah Walker; her husband, Garnett Roberts; and 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include her sister, Betty W. Hinkley; and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, all services will be private. The Roberts family is...
Stevie Eschel Simpkins
Feb 16, 2016
Stevie Eschel Simpkins, 69, of Snowville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his home in Radford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Sadie Viers Simpkins; his brother, Hugh Simpkins; and his sister, Etta Simpkins. Survivors include his son, Madison Ramsey; a special friend, Bonnie Hedge; his brother, Randall Simpkins; and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty...
Helen Jean Ashby
Feb 16, 2016
Helen Jean Ashby, 63, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy J. Donley Sr.; and sisters, Vickie Hammill and Lucy Brady. Survivors include her mother, Nellie Compton Donley; daughter and son-in-law, Amy Beth and Andrew Anderson of Christiansburg; five grandchildren; and three brothers, Jay, Jody and Michael. The family will...
Marie Degrandi Pivirotto
Feb 16, 2016
Marie DeGrandi Pivirotto, 94, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at The Crossings of Blacksburg. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., the daughter of the late Louis and Estelle Franchi DeGrandi. A graduate of Saint ElizabethCollege in Morristown, N.J. with a degree in Biology , she was a Bacteriologist and taught school. She was a member of St....
Mary Roberteen Kostric
Feb 13, 2016
Mary Roberteen Kostric, 94, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Elliot Graves and Clara Snider Graves, her son, Frank Kostric Jr., and her daughter Loretta Conn of Westchester, Ill. Surviving are her sons, Terrence Kostric of Ill., and Eric Kostric and his wife Iris...
Raymond Andrew Dehart, Jr.
Feb 8, 2016
Raymond Andrew Dehart, Jr., 72, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at his home in Willis. He was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Floyd and was a U. S. Navy veteran. He retired from the Naval Weapons Station as an inspector. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Andrew, Sr. and Ruth Bugg Dehart. Survivors...
Bobbie Jane Holland Sullivan
Feb 8, 2016
Bobbie Jane Holland Sullivan, 67, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, February 8, 2016. She was born on February 20, 1948, in Greenville, Tenn. and was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caretaker to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Marshall Sullivan. Survivors include her son Tommy Sullivan and his wife Penny,...
Ethel Maxine Howell
Feb 5, 2016
Ethel Maxine Howell, 72, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at her home in Radford. She was retired from Radford University Housekeeping Dept. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Howell; parents, Leo and Audrea DeWitt; sister, Barbara McCready; and brothers, Robert, Ronald and Thomas DeWitt. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Randy Hopkins of...
Sandra Ann Croteau Cerritos
Feb 4, 2016
Sandra Ann Cerritos, 52, of Radford, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Salem Health & Rehab. She was born in Manassas, the daughter of Shirley Mae Clarke and the late Richard Philbert Croteau. Survivors include her mother, Shirley M. Croteau of Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Mario and Monique Cerritos of Radford; daughters, Jessica Cerritos of Pulaski, and Jennifer Cerritos...
Christina Grace Geiger Fuston
Feb 2, 2016
Christina Grace Geiger Fuston went home to join the angels in God's glorious choir. She joined her parents, William and Ethel Arnheiter, and many other loved ones on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Christina enjoyed many years singing in the choir at Grace Bible Church and Biltmore Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She also taught pre-k and music for many years at...
Elsie Marie Stanger Cox
Feb 2, 2016
Elsie Marie Stanger Cox, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg. She was a lifelong member of Rockford United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nyal and Nannie Mae Stanger; husband, Silas Norwood Cox; brother, Marshall Stanger; and sister, Melva Phillips. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and...
Lucille Hopkins Thompson
Jan 31, 2016
Lucille Hopkins Thompson, of Dublin, passed away on January 31, 2016, at the age of 85. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Bethric Hopkins, and her husband, James Edward Thompson. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Debby and Denny Sowers; a son, James Thompson Jr.; her grandchildren, Scott Shomaker, Katelyn and Sarah Thompson, Cara...
William "Bill" S. Lindsay
Jan 31, 2016
William S. (Bill) Lindsay, of Dublin, died January 31, at the age of 83, fortified by the rites of the Catholic Church. "Granddad," who had a nickname for everyone, and his wife of almost 55 years are the proud parents of 6 kids and grandparents of 13. He attended VMI, retired from the U.S. Marine Corp, and later graduated cum...
