Theadore "Teddy" James Hrones
Jan 5, 2012
Theadore James Teddy Hrones, 61, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Nicholas Hrones and Etta Virginia Lawson Hrones and a sister Darlene Whitt. Teddy was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran having served in the US Marine Corp. Survivors include his son, Isaac James Hrones...
Robert Richard Jones
Jan 3, 2012
Robert R. Jones, 81, formerly of Ghent, died January 3 at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia after a prolonged illness. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Louise Moore Jones, his devoted daughter and son-in-law Laura Jones and Mark Bernhard, his adoring grandchildren Sam, Amy and Jake Bernhard, other relatives and a...
Ruth Irene Hedrick Mitchell
Jan 1, 2012
Ruth Irene Hedrick Mitchell, 72, of Wytheville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Brown Hedrick Sr. and Elizabeth Vernon Hedrick, a brother, R. B. Sonny Hedrick, Jr., and two sisters, Edna Tootsie Lawson and Shirley Jean Warden. Survivors include her husband...
Joan Diane Hudson Easterling
Dec 25, 2011
Joan Diane Hudson Easterling, 74, of Radford, died peacefully at her home Christmas Eve night after a brave battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents James Leonard and Dorothy Blair Hudson; and also her husband James Leo Easterling. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Lynn Easterling Phillips and Rick Arnold; her grandchildren Scott Phillips, Taryn Phillips...
Henrietta Miles Keister
Dec 23, 2011
Henrietta Miles Keister, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2011at her home in Christiansburg. She was a member of the Fairlawn Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude J., Sr. and Etta Britt Miles. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Keister of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Alicia Marie and...
Sidney Hascue Nelson
Dec 20, 2011
Sidney Hascue Nelson, 86, of Radford, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. He was retired from Hercules with 36 years of service where he was a motor winder and electrician. He proudly served in the U. S. Navy during WWII on the mighty Tisdale, a destroyer escort and was a member of VFW Post #776. He was also a member...
Rachel May Newcomb
Dec 18, 2011
Rachel May Newcomb, 91, of Radford, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 18, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Radford and was a self-employed beautician, retiring in 1989. She enjoyed her family, friends and the companionship of Rusty, the family dog. Her laughter and good humor were a delight to...
William Donald Franklin, Sr.
Dec 16, 2011
William Donald Franklin, Sr., 82, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at his home in Radford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lakey June Franklin and his mother, Mary McCraw Franklin. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jerry Farmer of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, William D. and Dreama Franklin, Jr. of Radford, and Barry and...
Bonnie Jane Patterson Phillips
Dec 14, 2011
Bonnie Jane Patterson Phillips, 69, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Lee Phillips, and her parents, George Buck and Pearl Sarver Patterson. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Dreama Dawn and Richard Martin of Draper, and Lora and Eric Reeves of Dublin; three grandchildren, Lauren Cross, Dylan Bolt and Abigail Martin;...
Rita Hall Smith
Dec 12, 2011
Rita Hall Smith, 67, passed away at her home in Dublin on Monday, December 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie B. and Gladys Virginia Myers Hall, and a grandson, Brandon Scott. Survivors include her husband, John Frank Smith of Dublin; son, Charles William Smith of Dublin; daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Kenny Lowe of Destin,...
Joseph "Buddy" Noblin Lawson, Jr.
Dec 10, 2011
Joseph Noblin Buddy Lawson, Jr., 71, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011. He was an electrical engineer having retired from Kollmorgen with over 30 years of service and a U. S. Army veteran having served in Germany. He was an active member of the Fairlawn Baptist Church where he served as both a deacon and trustee. He was...
Earnestine Clark Pattison
Dec 3, 2011
Earnestine Clark Pattison, 65, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at her home in Pulaski surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 30, 1946 in Pulaski the daughter of the Jesse Everett Clark and Lillian Roberta Bratton Clark. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Angela R. and Dean Simpkins, and Robin Dana Lawrence; four grandchildren, Andrea Kaye Sullivan,...
Frank Lewis Martin
Nov 30, 2011
Frank Lewis Martin, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and the McDaniel Masonic Lodge #86 A.F. & A.M. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy. Lewis was owner of the Martin Insurance Agency.He was born on February 10, 1930...
Esther Arney Epperly
Nov 29, 2011
Esther Arney Epperly, 91, of Radford, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cubid Epperly. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Epperly and Jane and Steve Harriman; two sons, Charles C. and Barbara A. Epperly and Stephen...
Elwood Simpkins
Nov 25, 2011
Elwood Simpkins, 63, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at his home in Radford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemon Benny and Christaleen Viers Simpkins, and three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three sisters and brother-in-law, Julia Brightwell and special friend, Randy Phillips, Taxi Fagg and Eva and Tas Odell; five brothers and sisters-in-law, George T....
Howard William Montgomery
Nov 22, 2011
Howard William Montgomery, 49, of Radford, passed peacefully and gently on Tuesday morning, November 22nd. Howard was born on February 13th, 1962, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He is survived by his parents Herbert and Sharon Montgomery of Dublin; his two sisters, Rita Branch and Sherry Montgomery; beloved nieces Cindy Montgomery and Misty Simpkins; nephew JC Hamilton;...
Louise Lafon Moses
Nov 20, 2011
Louise L. Moses, 79, of Hiwassee, died Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Della Kingrea Lafon and her husband, Minor John Moses. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Benny and Donna Moses and Todd Moses; sister, Margaret Vaught; and four grandchildren, Andrew, Mary, Amos, and Holly. Services will be private. The Moses...
Troy Bennett Akers
Nov 15, 2011
Troy Bennett Akers passed away at his home in Radford on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. He would have celebrated his 88th birthday on November 22nd. He was a U. S. Marine veteran having served during WWII and attended Carter Street United Methodist Church. He retired from construction work where he was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his wife of...
Cecile Hazel White Stone
Nov 12, 2011
Cecile Hazel Stone, 87, of Radford, formerly of Norfolk, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion C., Sr., and Mamie Martin White, her husband, Ransome Ethelder Stone, and a daughter Olivia Rowland. Survivors include five children and their spouses, Patricia and Hoyt Parris of Radford, Gloria and Jack Higgins of Va. Beach,...
Michelle Deidre Grissom
Nov 12, 2011
Michelle Deidre Grissom, 51, of Radford, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francois Phillip and Dorothy Frances Coleman RObert. Survivors include three children, Jessup RObert and Gabriel Grissom, both of Radford, and Rayne DeLutis of Banner Elk, NC. Memorial services will be held Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Central United...
