Clifford Martin Sifford
Jun 29, 2025
Clifford Martin Sifford, 75, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home in Radford. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Tabernacle and a self-employed tradesman. Clifford enjoyed fishing, serving his Lord, and playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Virginia Sifford; brothers, Robert, Horace, Floyd, and Roy; and...
Lisa Deniene Viers
Jun 27, 2025
Lisa Deniene Viers, 51, of Odenton, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was born in Radford, Va., on January 13, 1974, the daughter of Danny J. Viers and Sonja Harless Veltri. She graduated from Matthews High School, American InterContinental University with a BIT in Network Administration in 2006, and from the Colorado Technical University with a...
David Lee Babb
Jun 26, 2025
David Lee Babb, 75, passed away at his home in Christiansburg on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He attended Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church and Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abner Commodore and Lydia Blevins Babb; his loving wife, Eva Arleen Babb; brothers, Leroy, Harold, Charles and Jerry Babb; sisters, Virginia Sheppard, Katherine Phelps, and Dorothy...
Garland Henry Campbell, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Garland Henry Campbell, Jr., 85, passed away on June 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Henry, Sr. and Ruth Huffman Campbell; daughter, Sarah Campbell Benson; and stepdaughter, Cindy Austin Goad. Survivors include his loving wife, Sarah Campbell; stepdaughter, Sherrie Austin; sisters, Carolyn Blevins and Barbara Kelley; and many other relatives and special friends. Per his...
Edna Darlene Lovern
Jun 25, 2025
Edna Darlene Lovern, 77, of Riner, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Garfield and Hattie Turpin Duncan. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry Whiting (Dana); daughter and son-in-law, Donna Todd (Mike); grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, Wesley, Stephanie, Thomas, Christopher, Chelsea and Robby; 13 great-grandchildren; special nieces...
Robert Gresham Leonard
Jun 23, 2025
I ran out of tomorrows today, after 88 years. I have rejoined my parents, Hubert and Frances, who were my role models; my little sister Bonnie, who died much too soon; and especially my extraordinary wife, Margaret, who loved me for 62 years. I leave behind my sister, Jean (George) Hull, my niece Amy (Lora) Powell, my two sons, Robert...
Ellen Frances Flinchum
Jun 19, 2025
Ellen Frances Flinchum, 77, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was a form office assistant with TNT Properties. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey gilbert and Clara Belle Flinchum; brother, Leon Flinchum; and sister, Wanda Flinchum. Survivors include her husband, Donald Wayne Reynolds; brother, Tom Flinchum; step-daughters, Rachel Reynolds, Sarah Avitabile, and Rebecca Emery;...
Thomas Edward Huber
Jun 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Edward Huber, 82, on June 16, 2025. He died with the knowledge that he was well loved by family and friends. Tom is survived by Peggy Sue (Barlow) Huber, wife of 59 years, his partner through struggles and fun times. They enjoyed many travels together after retirement. They...
Kevin Michael Cressell
Jun 15, 2025
Kevin Michael Cressell, 51, of Shawsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 15th, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Cressell; daughters, Savannah Stinson, Hayley Odum, Hannah Cressell; sons-in-law, Davin Odum, and Christopher Kark. He is also survived by his mom, Deborah King, and "Pops" (WG King). He was a proud pawpaw to his grandchildren, Kayson, Raelynn, Kyler, and...
Brenda Grubb Foster
Jun 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Grubb Foster announces her passing on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, after a heart-breaking battle with dementia. Brenda was the youngest of five siblings, born on June 14th, 1945, in Pulaski, Va. to her parents, the late Eugene and Nellie Grubb. Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt and...
Deborah Wilson Lore
Jun 14, 2025
Deborah Wilson Lore at 77 went to be with her Lord after a brief illness on Saturday, June 14, 2025. A native of Dublin, Deborah was born in Radford Hospital to Samuel Thomas Wilson and Laura Beatrice Lester on December 7, 1947. She was an active member of the Dublin United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth...
Leslie Roosevelt Boyd
Jun 13, 2025
Leslie Roosevelt Boyd, 95, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Marvin and Gracie Phillips Boyd; wife, Zelda Lively Boyd; son, Todd Boyd; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Boyd (Arleta) and Lester Boyd (Mary). Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Katrina B. Willard (Scott); grandsons, Zachary, Julian, and Benjamin (Candice);...
Michael Curtis Fricker
Jun 12, 2025
Michael Curtis Fricker, 53, passed away peacefully at home and was welcomed into his eternal home in heaven on Thursday, June 12, 2025, after a courageous 13-month battle with brain cancer. Michael was a dedicated employee of Volvo Trucks for 23 years, where he made significant contributions as part of the engineering department, earning two patents for his innovations. Before...
Sharon Worley Armbrister
Jun 10, 2025
Sharon Worley Armbrister, 78, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was retired from Highland Memory Gardens where she was the office administrator. She was a charter member of Dublin Christian Church where she was very active as a Sunday School teacher, treasurer, choir member, and many other activities. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond...
James "Jimmy" Eugene Keene, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
James "Jimmy" Eugene Keene, Jr., 60, passed unexpectedly at his home in Radford on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. James was born and raised in Glen Burnie, MD. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Military Police. He also was formerly a police officer employed with the Blacksburg Police Department, retired from the Lynchburg Police Department, and was...
Mary Sue Hypes Bowman
Jun 7, 2025
Mary H. "Sue" Bowman, 75, of Riner, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025. She graduated from Radford High School and attended National Business College. Upon finishing at NBC, she was hired by All-Star Concrete, Christiansburg. After All-Star, she worked for Concrete Products, Marshall Ready Mix and retired from Chandler Concrete. She was preceded in death by her husband John "Pete"...
Wanda Ruth Pendergrass Terry
Jun 5, 2025
Wanda Ruth Pendergrass Terry, 89, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arley Creed Pendergrass and Edith Humble Pendergrass; her siblings and their spouses: Kathryn Webb (Edward Hall), Doyle Pendergrass, Donald Pendergrass (Lois), Carolyn Trotter (Kenneth), Freddy Pendergrass (Cookie), and Brenda Anderson. She is survived by her husband: Fred Terry;...
William Andrew Jennings
Jun 4, 2025
William Andrew Jennings, 57, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was an auto mechanic with Jennings Auto Repair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hervy William Jennings II and Betty Lou Jennings. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Debbie Jennings; daughters, Sherry Jones (Frankie), Kelley Jennings, and Kimberly Jennings; sons, Chad Pillars (Ashley) and...
Patricia Nadene Young
Jun 2, 2025
Patricia Nadene Young, 66, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home in Dublin. She was employed with NAPA Auto Parts. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lorina Young; brother, Charles Young; and nephew, Joey Roop. Survivors include her brothers, Roger Young and Alan Young (Marie); sisters, Diane Roop (Joe), Norma Shook, and Melissa Hight;...
Brent Xavier Lesko
May 31, 2025
Brent Xavier Lesko (1949-2025) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and loved ones on May 31st, 2025, in Radford, Va. Brent was born in Washington DC and grew up in Maryland, but called Radford his home for the last thirty-six years. Brent was a loving and devoted husband to Susan Lesko for thirty-nine years, and raised two...
