Winfred "Wint" Earl Barton
Mar 14, 2025
Winfred Earl Barton, born on May 4, 1938, in Radford, Va., passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, N.C., at the age of 86. A devoted father, amazing grandfather, a man of deep faith, and a brilliant mind, Wint lived a life defined by love, service, and creativity. He had a heart that cared for...
Early Bryant Duncan, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
Early Bryant Duncan, Jr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Early Bryant and Ardella Boyd Duncan; his loving wife, Barbara Knepper Duncan; brother, Bobby Lee Duncan; and his sister, Sara Mae Troxel. Survivors include his sister, Brenda Lee Correll; brother-in-law, Douglas Martin; nephews, Perry Martin (Christina), David Martin (Kala), Jeremiah...
William Lee Duncan
Mar 11, 2025
William Lee Duncan, 77, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was a U. S. Army veteran and worked in the textile industry for over 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Eddie and Gracie Lee Duncan; sister, Margaret Duncan; and brothers, Edward and Bobby Duncan. Survivors include his wife, Doris T. Duncan; children,...
Donna Sue Lovern
Mar 9, 2025
Donna Sue Lovern, 66, of Floyd, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her log cabin home that she loved. Donna fought a long, private battle with a very rare and aggressive cancer with strength and determination that can only be characterized as uncommon. Most of the folks she knew never knew because of her desire for privacy...
Hubert Casper "Hc" Branscom, Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
Hubert Casper "HC" Branscom, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home in Radford surrounded by his family. HC was a high school baseball star. He played for two farm teams, the Pulaski Cubs in the Appalachian League in 1957 at Calfee Park and the Paris Lakers in the Midwest League in 1958. He was known as...
Mary Ann King Long
Mar 7, 2025
Mary Ann Long, age 67, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her father, Charles Monroe King, Sr.; uncle, Danny "Muscles" King; brother-in-law, Rocky Walls; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Hazel Vaughan; paternal grandparents, Frances Duncan King and Hugh Watkins; and...
Helen Nunley Mills
Mar 6, 2025
Helen Nunley Mills, 91, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born and raised in the Walton Community of Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert Isaac Nunley and Mary Ellen Costigan Nunley; husband, Nelson Mills; daughter, Julie L. Mills; great granddaughter, Stella Grace Mills: brothers, Patrick, Joseph, Robert and Johnny...
James Grealish
Mar 4, 2025
James Grealish, 80, of Fairlawn, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born in Ireland, son of the late John and Delia Grealish. Along with his parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Patrick, Michael, John, Tommy, Rodney and Billy. He is survived by his wife, Carol G. Grealish; son, William Patrick Bobzin; sister, Julia Dailey;...
George David Parish
Mar 3, 2025
Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, scholar, performer, writer, teacher and friend. George David Parish passed away on March 3, 2025, holding his wife Jimmies hand. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mike Mitchell; daughter-in-law and grandson, Rita and David Earl Parish; grandchildren, Caitlin, Meghan and Michael; great-grandson, Dever; brother and sister-in-law, Richard...
Elizabeth Gwinn Whitlock Eanes
Mar 1, 2025
Elizabeth Gwinn Whitlock Eanes, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustavus Arthur and Lillie Pratt Whitlock; her husband, James Wade Eanes; 5 brothers; 3 sisters; and her son-in-law, John Creger. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Roger Eanes...
Naomi Marie Wells Agee
Feb 28, 2025
Naomi Marie Wells Agee, 81, of Christiansburg, left this life to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born in Roanoke, Va. on July 3, 1943, to the late Asa Elbert and Beulah Marie Altizer Wells. She attended Auburn High School in Riner until 1959 and graduated from Radford High School in 1962. She was...
Betty Farmer Mcpeak
Feb 27, 2025
Betty Farmer McPeak, 89, of Fairlawn, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Farmer; husband, Charles A. McPeak, Sr; daughter, Patricia McPeak Bishop; brothers, David Farmer, Pete Farmer, Vernon Farmer, Emmett Farmer, Ed Farmer, and Mac Farmer; and sisters, Belle Furrow, Mary Alger and Lillie Nester Survivors include her daughters,...
John Howard Absalom, Iii
Feb 26, 2025
John Howard Absalom, III, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Howard Absalom, II, and Ann Tully Rigaud (Charles); spouse, Karen Lee Absalom; son, Michael Dean Rotsel; sister, Mary Elizabeth Absalom Tuck; and brother, Howard David Absalom. Survivors include his daughters, Laura Gillie (Tupper) and Kristin Poirier (Chris); son,...
William Aubrey Turpin
Feb 25, 2025
William "Bill" Turpin of Radford, 74 years old, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, while holding the hand of his beloved wife of 30 years and surrounded by his loving family. He was beloved and will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He was an excessively hardworking man who appeared to work for enjoyment. He served...
William "Keith" Curl
Feb 24, 2025
William "Keith" Curl, 98, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert William Curl and Lillian Lenore Diltz; first wife, Phyllis Ann Bailey Curl; and brother, Stanley Albert "Stan" Curl. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sparks Curl; two sons, William Keith Curl II (Linda) and Jeffrey Dean Curl...
John Robert Shanklin
Feb 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Robert Shanklin, who left us on February 21st, 2025. He was a man whose life was defined by his unwavering dedication to his family, his work, and the land he loved. He was the embodiment of love, care, and compassion. Though he was a man of few words,...
Richard Lee Phillips
Feb 21, 2025
Richard Lee Phillips, 84, of Radford, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was retired from RAAP and attended Sidney Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Shelburne Phillips; sisters, Iris Croy and Mary Clement; and brother, Marvin Phillips. Survivors include his wife, Nancy C. Phillips; special cousin, Charlotte Shelburne; dedicated caregiver, Jimmy Hughes; brother-in-law,...
Mary Lois Elder Lanier
Feb 20, 2025
Mary Lois Elder Lanier, 79, of Fairlawn, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was a longtime educator at both New River Community College and Virginia Western Community College. Lois loved her garden, her roses, her houseplants and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Edward and Ruth Fox Elder. She is survived by her...
Ocie Marie Bain Ratcliffe
Feb 20, 2025
Heaven has gained an angel. Ocie Marie Bain Ratcliffe lived her almost 98 years for the Lord. She had a servants heart and would do anything she could for someone in need. She cared for many family members until their last days. She buried two husbands but through her faith continued living her life in spite of those losses. Even...
Kenneth Edward Long
Feb 19, 2025
Kenneth Edward Long, 79, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was a professor at New River Community College. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Alice Long. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Kay Long; his sons and daughter-in-law, Matthew (Youngah) and John Long; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Joe Long; six...
