Richard Lee Helvey
Mar 23, 2016
Richard Lee Helvey, 70, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his home in Radford. He was an electrician retired from Radford University and served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henderson Helvey and Sallie Rhodes Helvey, and brother, Charles Helvey. Survivors include his wife, Betty Kingrea Helvey; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda...
Sharon Clair Bailey Clyburn
Mar 22, 2016
Sharon Clair Bailey Clyburn, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her home in Pulaski County. She attended Valley Harvest Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Dawson Bailey and Mary Alice Burch Bailey. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Timothy E. Clyburn; daughter and son-in-law, April and Bill Latour of Charleston, S.C.; brother and...
Polly Adams Kahle
Mar 16, 2016
Polly Adams Kahle, 88, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on March 16, 2016. Polly Kahle was born in 1928 to Tone G. Adams and Ada Frantz Adams in Franklin County, Va. She was also preceded in death by her eight siblings, and her husband of 65 years, W. David Kahle. She is survived by her son, W. David Kahle, Jr....
Monsey Haywood Muse
Mar 12, 2016
Monsey Haywood Muse, 80, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was known as an avid golfer, competitor and friend to all. He served for the U.S. Air Force in his early years, and made a career as a "Little Debbie Man" and also worked at Draper Golf Course for many years. He was preceded in death by...
Manley Everett Corvin
Mar 11, 2016
Manley Everett Corvin, 89, of Radford, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born April 3, 1926 in Wythe County to the late Floyd M. and Cora Kincer Corvin. He was also predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Irene Pannell Corvin and brothers, Argel B. Corvin and E. Bryson Corvin. Manley is survived by two nieces, Becky C....
Rev. Dr. Robert Michael Hendrickson
Mar 11, 2016
Rev. Dr. Robert "Bob" Michael Hendrickson, 77, of Radford, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Va. He was born on October 23, 1938, in New York, New York, and was an avid member of many different groups, including the Ministerial Association, Mental Health America, the National Association of Social Workers, Beans...
Ralph "Tinker" Edward Duncan
Mar 7, 2016
Ralph Edward "Tinker" Duncan, 66, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home in Radford. He was born on September 19, 1949. Tinker was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War and was an avid coon hunter. Tinker was preceded in death by his father, Hobert Duncan....
Kathryn Susan Harshberger
Mar 5, 2016
Kathryn Susan (Kate) Harshberger died on Saturday, March 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1965 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated from Radford University, Class of '91, and was employed by her Alma Mater in the History Department. She was a member of the Board and Secretary of the Radford Heritage Foundation. Left...
Rebecca Suzanne Hartley
Mar 2, 2016
Rebecca Suzanne Hartley, 45, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va. with interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park,...
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....
