Susan Mcguffin Alexander
May 31, 2025
Susan McGuffin Alexander, 73, of Independence, Virginia, beloved wife, mother, Mimi, and teacher, passed away peacefully early on May 31, 2025. Susan was a devoted wife and soulmate to John Alexander, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was a loving mother to Aaron Alexander, Micah Alexander, Tate Alexander and wife Selena Alexander, Kyle Alexander and wife Cheryl...
Oliver Sands Woody, Jr.
May 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dad, brother, grandpa and loved one, Oliver Sands Woody, Jr., on May 30, 2025. Sands was born in Roanoke, Virginia on March 22, 1945, while his father was overseas serving in WWII. Though he lived in Rocky Mount, Virginia and Winston-Salem, North Carolina in his younger years,...
Sylvia Dalton Goff
May 30, 2025
Sylvia Dalton Goff, age 82, of Dublin and formally from Barren Springs, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg. Sylvia was the daughter of Leslie and Goldie Dalton. She and her husband Arthur Gene Goff lived most of their lives in Dublin, Virginia. She was a retired employee of Volvo Truck Plant for several years. She...
Charles "Stoney" William Stone
May 30, 2025
Charles William Stone "Stoney", age 74, passed away peacefully at home in Snowville, VA on May 30th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, his five beloved children, three treasured daughters in law, six cherished grandchildren, and five special siblings. He was preceded in death by both his loving mother and father, and two...
Lula Long Hollins
May 26, 2025
Lula Long Hollins, 89, of Radford, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Ada Long; husband, Joseph Harold Hollins, Sr.; daughter, Cindy Dowdy; step granddaughter, Regina; brother, James Long; and sisters, Jean Rayley and Ruth Crump. Left to cherish her...
Marceline Smith Hunter
May 25, 2025
Marceline Smith Hunter, 92, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Reid and Clara Hill Smith; her loving husband, John James Hunter; and her sister, Nancy Jackson. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Dennis Hunter (Frances), Susan Huff (Alfred), Mark Hunter (Becky), Jeffrey Hunter (Debi), Carol Andrews (Calvin),...
Thedore Richard Saunders
May 23, 2025
Thedore Richard Saunders, 83, of Radford, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Reba Mae Saunders Morton, and his twin brother, Mordore Saunders. Survivors include his uncle, Nathaniel Saunders; special caregivers, Destiny Coleman and her sons, SaiMere Jones and Dee Billings; and a host of other family members and special...
Odell Berle Sheffey
May 21, 2025
Odell Berle Sheffey, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was a graduate of Radford College where he received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He was a retired State Farm Insurance agent. Odell was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Andrew Sheffey, Sr. and Onnie Belle Elliott Sheffey. Survivors include his brothers, Ralph Sheffey, Jr....
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)...
