William Louis Nester
Jul 21, 2015
William Louis Nester, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his home in Parrott surrounded by his family. Louis proudly served in the United States Marine Corp for 20 years, earning a Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Macy Nester; daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Del Giles; and sister...
Judy Deavaun Bandy Boardwine
Jul 18, 2015
Judy Deavaun Bandy Boardwine, 67, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. Survivors include her husband, Arch "Bert" Boardwine; children, Linda Fenton and her husband Scott, David Boardwine, and Diana Boardwine, all of Pulaski; grandchildren, Devin, Jacob, Heather and Drew; sister, Lucille Almasy; and special friends, Claude Cecil Davis, Bernice Ward, Jody Worthington and Mary Ann Post. Memorial services...
Carolyn Irene Worrell
Jul 16, 2015
Carolyn Irene Worrell, 64, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015. She was born February 7, 1951 in Pulaski. Carolyn was a faithful member of the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Elmer and Margie Jane Friend Worrell and a sister, Connie Worrell Raposo. Survivors include a sister, Coretta Hope Worrell....
Norma Jean Thompson
Jul 15, 2015
Norma Jean Thompson, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at her home in Lancaster, S.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Jesse Thompson, her parents, Clarence R. and Alva Nita Thomas Meadows, son, Jeffrey W. Thompson, sister, Gaye Griggs and brother, Carolos Meadows. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Janet Thompson of Dublin, Va.;...
Suzanne Ashby Learn
Jul 15, 2015
Suzanne Ashby Learn, 80, entered Heaven peacefully early in the morning of July 15, 2015. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, born July 24, 1934, and made her home the last 42 years in Radford, VA. She was the youngest of three children born to Mr. Antonio Ashby and Mrs. Ida Bruno Ashby. She graduated with honors from...
Carol Jeanne Veith Southern
Jul 14, 2015
Carol Jeanne Veith Southern, 55, passed away at Washington County Health Center in Washington, PA on July 14, 2015. She was born March 29, 1960 in New Orleans, LA. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Carol was preceded in death by her father, John William Veith, Jr., and her granddaughter Honour Grace...
Mary Jo Motty
Jul 14, 2015
Mary Jo Motty, 71, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lena Chilelli Longo. Mary Jo is survived by her loving husband of 50 years David Motty; son, Mike Motty of Christiansburg; daughter, Lisa Motty Jones of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Cory and Kayleigh Jones; brother and sister-in-law,...
William "Billy" Earl Conner
Jul 1, 2015
William (Billy) Earl Conner, 72, died peacefully at LewisGale Hospital on July 1, 2015. He was born July 7, 1942 in Pilot, Virginia but lived most of his life in Pulaski. He was the first of five children born to Marshall Vernon and Oweeda Gearheart Conner. He attended Pulaski High School and later received many certifications and licenses in water...
Hayden Andrew Quesenberry
Jun 28, 2015
Hayden Andrew Quesenberry, 4, of Parrott, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015. Survivors include his parents, Josh and Alex Quesenberry; brothers, Hunnter and Heith Quesenberry; paternal grandparents, James (Kathryn) Quesenberry, and Tracy (Chris) Smith; maternal grandmother, Vicki (Eddie) Nester; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service to celebrate Hayden's life will be held at 7 pm on Thursday,...
Stanley "Jack" Jackson Smith
Jun 20, 2015
Stanley Jackson "Jack" Smith, 82, of Radford, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. He retired from C&P Telephone with 35 years of service and was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded a National Defense Service medal, Korean Service medal, United Nations Service medal, and a Good Conduct medal. He was a member of...
Alice Alls Dickerson
Jun 14, 2015
Alice Alls Dickerson, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Harlow Dickerson; and her son, Eugene Harlow Dickson, Jr. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tommy Walters of Floyd; daughter-in-law, Karen Dickerson of Christiansburg; 3 grandchildren and their spouses; and 5 great-grandchildren. Per her request, there will...
Faye Moorer Harp
Jun 14, 2015
Faye M. Harp, 98, of Fairlawn, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was born January 21, 1917 in Ashville, Alabama. Faye was a faithful member of Fairlawn Baptist Church for 57 years. She retired from Leggett and was always known for her classic elegance and grace. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.B. "Dub" Harp; parents, Nicholas...
Doris Spangler Reece
Jun 12, 2015
Doris Spangler Reece, 82, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a retired medical secretary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Furman and Sadie Spangler; husband, Peyton T. Reece; and her son, Carl David Reece. Survivors include her son, Ricky Reece and Joy Arnau;...
Brenda May Hurt
Jun 11, 2015
Brenda May Hurt, 65, was born in Radford, Virginia on May 14, 1950. She passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Springfield, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry E. and Pauline Martin Hurt; her paternal grandparents, Larry and Ellie Hurt; and her maternal grandparents, William and Beulah Martin. Brenda is survived by her loving brother, Jerry...
Kenneth Steven Coleman
Jun 6, 2015
Kenneth Steven Coleman, 60, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was a diesel mechanic and a U. S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bates; wife, Diane Powers Coleman; and son, Joseph Coleman. Survivors include his children, Jason Coleman of Pulaski, April Spencer of Gates County, N.C., and Christopher Coleman of...
Dorothy Baker Franklin
Jun 5, 2015
Surrounded by her loving family, Dorothy Baker Franklin, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Radford, on Friday, June 5, 2015. She was born in Radford, Va., to the late William H. and Eva McDaniel Baker. Dot graduated from Radford High School and attended Emmanuel College in Franklin Spring, Ga., where she met her future husband, Charles Franklin of...
Claude Edwin Pugh, Jr.
Jun 4, 2015
July 24, 1926 - June 4, 2015 Claude Edwin Pugh, Jr, 88, passed away on June 4, 2015 at his home in Radford. He served in the Army National Guard for 33 years as Master Sergeant at the Radford and Pulaski Armories. Following his Guard service, he worked at St. Albans Hospital for a number of years. His quick smile...
Henry (Doodie) Brown
May 29, 2015
Henry (Doodie) Brown, 75, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. He was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church and retired from Inland Motors with 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Dessie Igo Brown; sons, Jason and William Henry Brown; brothers, Albert and Arnold Brown and sister, Reba Jean McCoy. Survivors...
Betty Becknell Jones
May 25, 2015
Betty Becknell Jones was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on January 28, 1937 to Walter and Rosabell Becknell. She passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. Betty attended and graduated from Lincoln Heights High School. Betty married Robert Jones on July 21, 1956. To this loving union were born two sons, Robert Jones Jr. (wife Paula) currently residing in Chesterfield,...
Hix Clifton Bondurant
May 20, 2015
Hix Clifton Bondurant, born November 28, 1921, in Damascus, Virginia, died peacefully in his Radford home on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Hix and his late wife, Lillian Kessler Bondurant, met 70 years ago at Emory & Henry College. They devoted a large part of their love and labor to the college. Both graduated from E&H...
