Reynard Ray Compton
Feb 2, 2014
Reynard Ray Compton, 83, of Greensboro, NC and Radford, VA, succumbed to heart failure at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Frazier Compton; his mother Willie Gray Anderson Compton; and his brother Raymond Compton Jr. Mr. Compton was born in Tazewell County, Yards, VA...
Patricia Marlene Linkous Layne
Feb 1, 2014
Patricia Marlene Layne, 57, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Ann Linkous, step-mother, Connie Linkous, sister, Rebecca Linkous and brother, Timothy M. Linkous. Survivors include her father, Donald M. Linkous of Christiansburg; daughters and son-in-law, Carrie and Craig Dixon of Spout Spring, and Candice Layne of...
Burton "Bobby" Lee Viars
Feb 1, 2014
Burton "Bobby" Lee Viars, 73, of Floyd, formerly of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sparrel J. and Myrtle M. Viars, his wife, Patricia B. Viars, brothers, James, Carl J. Franklin D. and Howard Viars, and sister, Alice Melton. Survivors include his son, Bobby Lee Viars of Cana; brother, Jackson O....
June Gilmer Smart Dobbins
Jan 27, 2014
June Gilmer Smart Dobbins, 83, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at her home in Radford. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God and a nurse's aide with Radford Hospital. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Forest Granville Dobbins; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Susan Dobbins of Christiansburg, Freddy and Rebecca Dobbins of FL, and...
Robert "Bobby" Ray Alderman
Jan 26, 2014
Robert Ray Alderman, 75, of Radford, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. Bobby worked many years at both Lynchburg Foundry and Federal Mogul but his favorite job was being a self-employed golf club builder and repairman. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred...
Richard Thomas Crowder
Jan 25, 2014
Richard Thomas Crowder, 57, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Gladys Marie Taylor Crowder. Survivors include sons, George McKinley Harman of Pulaski, Michael Paul Branch of Pulaski and Frankie Dale Branch of Roanoke; granddaughter, Kiara Branch; brothers and sisters-in-law, George David and Linda Crowder of Dublin, Roger...
Nettie Boone Lively
Jan 24, 2014
Nettie Boone Lively, 94, died Friday, January 24, 2014 in LewisGale Pulaski Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, James Frank Lively, her parents, James A. and Hester E. Boone, a son, James Oliver (Pete) Lively, daughter, Betty Craft, son-in-law, Robert M. Boyd, grandson, Todd Boyd, and granddaughter, Lareasa Hamblin Hodge. She is survived by daughters, Zelda Lively Boyd and...
Peggy Ann Estep Cabell
Jan 24, 2014
Peggy Ann Cabell, 69, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at her home in Radford surrounded by her family. She was retired from Federal Mogul with 33 years of service as an inspector. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Sheila Cabell, and Gary Cabell, all of Radford; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Timmy Gautier of Radford, and Lori and...
Elizabeth Helen Davis
Jan 22, 2014
Elizabeth Helen Davis, 103, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. She was born in Roanoke on March 1, 1910 the daughter of the late Jerry and Lillian Hickman of Price's Fork. Elizabeth's parents died while she was a child so she moved to the Radford home of Charles and Sallie Price, who raised and cared for her as...
Dr. Frederick Lee Phlegar
Jan 21, 2014
Dr. Frederick L. Phlegar, 84, of Radford, died on January 21, 2014. He was born on February 6, 1929 and was the eldest child of Arch and Madeline Phlegar of Pearisburg. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1951 and served with the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio from 1951-1953. He...
Flossie Myrtle Strader
Jan 19, 2014
Flossie Myrtle Strader, 95, of Fairlawn, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Nellie Nunn Wright. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Everett Preston Strader, daughter, Charlotte Mae, and 4 brothers Bill, Jimmy, Vance and George. Survivors include her...
Monna Hall Booth
Jan 19, 2014
Monna Hall Booth, 74, of Riner, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was a cosmetology teacher at Blacksburg High School and upon retirement began working in the VA Tech ticket office. She was an avid VT fan and Hokie Rep. She was preceded in death by her husband John H. Booth, Jr. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Bill and...
Phyllis Athalie Ramsey Fix
Jan 17, 2014
Phyllis Athalie Ramsey Fix, 90, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. She was a member of Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Timberridge and worked most of her life in retail sales. She was born in Lexington the daughter of the late Lusby James and Ola Dale Ramsey. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Diane L. and E. W. Clark...
Warren Lee Nolen
Jan 16, 2014
Warren Lee Nolen, 57, of Parrott, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren G. Nolen. Survivors include his wife, Patricia W. Nolen; mother, Mary S. Nolen; stepchildren, Emily Quesenberry and Wilton Quesenberry and his wife Shelly; grandchildren, Jesse and Aubrey Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Tom Bentley; brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny...
Reba Aileen Williams Morehead
Jan 16, 2014
Reba Aileen Williams Morehead, 82, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo Hubert and Lula Waller Williams, sister, Betty Kanode, and brothers, Doug Williams and Richard "Dickie" Williams. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, David William Morehead, Jr., and Joseph Brownlow and Shana Morehead; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Larry Roope;...
Carlton Leroy Cecil
Jan 15, 2014
Carlton Leroy Cecil, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home in Pulaski. He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Elizabeth Hamilton Cecil. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Charlotte Gwendolyn Broadwell of Pulaski; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and many spiritual children.. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm at...
John "Big John" Satterfield Bethea
Jan 14, 2014
John S. (Big John) Bethea, 65, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and retired owner and operator of Southwest Virginia Tobacco Company. He was a member of the Blacksburg County Club and Round Meadows where he enjoyed golf and the RHS Booster Club. He was also an avid VA Tech...
David Luther Byrd, Sr.
Jan 10, 2014
David Luther Byrd, Sr., 70, of Radford, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. He was a member of Homeward Bound Holiness Church and known in the community as the owner and operator of Triangle Service Station. Survivors include his children and their spouses, David L. Byrd, Jr. and Becky, Donald W. Byrd and Cindy, Gregory Allen Byrd, Ricky Lee Byrd...
Mabel Annette Bentley Hill
Jan 10, 2014
Mabel Annette Bentley Hill, 93, of Radford, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Fuqua Hill. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Beth Hill and Carl Edward Hill, all of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Jane and B. J. Browning of Blue Ridge; sisters, Wilma Alderman of Collinsville and Nita Bentley...
Gloria Dawn Peak Whetsel
Jan 6, 2014
Gloria Dawn Peak Whetsel, 79, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 6, 2014, exactly one year after her beloved husband, William Joe "Bill" Whetsel. Gloria was a graduate of Lynn View High School and East Tennessee State University. She worked at Holston Defense, and later after returning to Kingsport, Holston Valley Hospital. Gloria was an...
