Sandra Quick Boone
May 21, 2025
Sandra Quick Boone, 82, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was a dedicated member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church for many years. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Lamar and Iva Hylton Quick; her loving husband, Jasper Keith Boone; and her son, Robert Earl Boone. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steven Boone (Joni);...
Dr. Hewlette Spencer Crawford, Jr.
May 21, 2025
Dr. Hewlette Spencer Crawford, Jr., 93, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Hewlette was born in Syracuse, NY, on June 4, 1931 to his parents, Hewlette S. Crawford, Sr. and Gladys Cole Crawford who predeceased him. Others who also predeceased Hew include his first wife, Joyce Henley Crawford, his brother Dwayne Crawford and Grandson, Brian Hannifan. Survivors...
Troy David Simpkins
May 15, 2025
Troy David Simpkins, a lifelong resident of Radford and a proud Bobcat, passed away May 15, 2025. He was 70 years old. In his career as a graphic artist, David worked at The Blacksburg Sun and the Radford News Journal, and then spent more than 30 years in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He retired in 2017. David...
Sylvia Duncan Mcdaniel
May 15, 2025
Sylvia Mae Duncan McDaniel, while in the loving care of her daughter, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 15, 2025 at the age of 93. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Duncan and Tennis Mae Wade; her husband of 57 years, James "Buddy" William McDaniel; two brothers, Arthur Duncan and Roscoe Duncan;...
George Robert Puckett
May 11, 2025
George Robert Puckett, 83, of Dublin, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, George William and Dorris Ayers Puckett; his wife, Dixie Dillon Puckett; 2 brothers; a sister; and his beloved grandsons, Brian and Michael. Survivors include his daughters, Becky Bugg and Sarah Linkous; son, Eugene Puckett; stepsons, Bobby...
Sandra Sue Shiflett Lowman
May 10, 2025
Sandra Sue Shifflett Lowman, 76, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home in Fairlawn. She was a song bird and a proud "Sweet Adeline." She was a medical secretary for over 35 years and a member of Central United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. William P. Shiflett and Margarette Elizabeth Shiflett; and...
Walter Leroy Stump
May 7, 2025
Walter Leroy Stump, 79, of Pulaski, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Andrew and Virginia Kelly Stump; sisters, Sue Riggs and Mildred Long; and his beloved grandson, Dustin Sarver. Survivors include his daughters, Daryel Giles, Diana Adkins (Randy), Pamela Stump and Victoria Stump; son, Walter Davis; grandchildren, Michelle Norford, Michaela...
Harry Ray Lackey
May 6, 2025
Harry Ray Lackey, 56, of Collinsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Barbara Edwards Coffey. Survivors include his siblings and their spouses, Sheena Dalton (Garry), Barbara Lawson (Stephen), Junior Coffey (Wendy), Star Worrell (Steve), Garrett Thacker and Bridgette Holston; nephews, Jared Lawson, Garrett Lawson, C.C. Coffey, Levi Coffey and...
Regina Sexton Ngugi
May 4, 2025
Regina Sexton Ngugi, 53, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30, 1971, to the late Rev. Lawrence Edward and Florence Sexton. Regina is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Geoffrey Ngugi; her sisters, Lisa Powers, Michele Pleasant and Tiffany Gilbert; brother, Eric Sexton; along...
Patsy Lilly Caldwell
May 4, 2025
Patsy Lilly Caldwell, 83, of Radford, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 4th, 2025, in Roanoke, VA. She was born in Hinton, WV on July 1, 1941, to Judson Harmon Lilly and Andora Anderson Lilly. Patsy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Allison P. "AP" Caldwell and her brother Dr. David Lilly. She is survived by her...
Charlie "Lakie" Lake Linkous, Jr.
May 4, 2025
Charlie Lake Linkous, Jr. "Lakie", 81, of Fairlawn, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie L. Linkous, Sr. and Mary Louise Linkous; his sister, Mary Dean Rigney; and his wifes parents, Harless and Pearl Sowers. He is survived by his loving wife of 62...
Sharon Elizabeth Artrip Harris
May 3, 2025
Sharon Elizabeth Artrip Harris, 60, of Radford, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Sharon was an amazing and loving daughter, sister, mother, mimi and friend. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, David Gobble and Elizabeth Smith; her paternal grandmother, Martha Artrip; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Sharon is survived by her children, Hollie (Frankie)...
Lynda Carol Meadows Ratcliffe
Apr 30, 2025
Lynda Carol Meadows Ratcliffe, 81, of Belspring, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and was a former teacher at Radford Child Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Holt and Verna Gladys Meadows; husband, Robert Banford Ratcliffe III; son, Donald Lynn Ratcliffe; and sister, Iris Ann Baker and...
Hollis Burl Higginbotham
Apr 30, 2025
Hollis Burl Higginbotham, 87, of Daleville, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Greta Higginbotham; his sister, Irene (Eugene) Bradshaw; and brother, Richard (Glenda) Higginbotham. Survivors include his life partner, Dorothy "Dottie" Gaylor of Daleville; older brother, Paul (Joyce) Higginbotham of Newton, W.Va.; daughter, Vicki (Phil) Williams of Radford; granddaughter,...
Sylvia Dean Ratcliffe
Apr 30, 2025
Sylvia Dean Ratcliffe, 82, of Radford, was called home on April 30th, 2025, to be with the Lord. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God, former Nail technician for 17 years and graduate of Radford High School...
Frances "Jackie" Faye Jarrett Webb
Apr 27, 2025
Frances "Jackie" Faye Jarrett Webb, 84, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo Dewey and Edna Munsey Jarrett; her beloved husband, William Glenn Webb; brother, Jim Jarrett; and sisters, Nancy Waddell, Patsy Meade and JoAnn Jarrett. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Torri Webb (Kerissa), and William Shawn Webb...
Roger Dale Hurst
Apr 26, 2025
Roger Dale Hurst, 74, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. Dale was born in Virginia, but spent many wonderful years living in Tennessee. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar B. Hurst and Gertrude Hurst Shelton; wife, Nancy Carol Thomas Hurst; sister, Judy Goad, brothers-in-law, Maynard Horton and Richard Kemp;...
Richard "Gary" Garrett Cook
Apr 25, 2025
Richard "Gary" Garrett Cook, 74, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. He was a U. S. Army veteran and taught Physical Education and Art in Montgomery County Schools. He received a B.A. degree from Hamden-Sydney College, a B.S. degree from Old Dominion University, and his Masters degree from VPI&SU (VaTech). Gary loved spending time with his cousins and...
James "Jc" Clifton Akers
Apr 21, 2025
James Clifton "J.C" Akers, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maury Edward and Madgie Spencer Akers; his loving wife, Christine Burke Akers; his son, Wayne Akers; and his sister, Ruth Spaulding. He is survived by a daughter, Joetta Whitehurst; daughter-in-law, Tanya Akers; grandchildren and their spouses, Christi and...
Michael Lee Price
Apr 18, 2025
Michael Lee Price, 19, of Radford, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Penny Brown and Willie Nolen, Jr.; his paternal grandfather, Charles Curtis Price, Sr.; aunt, Linda Hilton; and his best friend, Liam McCoy. Survivors include his parents, Rebecca Hughes (Christopher) and Oren Lee Price (Amber Auvil); sisters, Lynzi Price...
