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Michael Allen Duncan

Michael Allen Duncan

Aug 22, 2011

Michael Allen Duncan, 39, of Radford, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Gold Duncan. Survivors include his mother, Goldie S. Duncan of Radford; three brothers, Dale Duncan of Parrott, Terry (Miyoko) Duncan of Jacksonville, and Steven (Tammy) Duncan of Radford; sister, Diane Duncan of Radford; nephews Michael, Bryan, Eric, Kevin, and...

Jerry Wayne Roope

Jerry Wayne Roope

Aug 19, 2011

Jerry Wayne Roope of Martinsville, formerly of Plain City, OH, and originally of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2011. Jerry was 55 and a huge Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Brian Roope, sister, Anna Jane Roope, and brother-in-law, James Holland. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly...

Sherman Aker Collins

Sherman Aker Collins

Aug 19, 2011

Sherman Aker Collins, 75, of Radford, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. He served in the USMC, was a member of Central United Methodist Church, a retired mechanic and owner of Colonial Gulf Station for 25 years, a member of the Marine Corp League ,Radford, Lions Club, VFW, VA May Lodge #38, Gideons, Mens Prayer Group, NRV Emmaus, Montgomery County...

Lillie Farmer Webb Nester

Lillie Farmer Webb Nester

Aug 11, 2011

Lillie Farmer Webb Nester, 79, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. She was a retired nursing assistant. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Carlos Webb and Jesse Lafeyette Nester, a daughter Nancy Emaline Gallimore, brothers and sisters, Ed, David, Emmett, and Pete Farmer, and Bell Furrow. Survivors include five children,...

Bobby James Dobbins

Bobby James Dobbins

Aug 11, 2011

SFC Bobby James Dobbins, Retired US Army, 71, of Radford, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem. He was retired from the U. S. Army with 23 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 50 years Gael Cantler Dobbins; daughter Lisa Arlene Dobbins of Radford; son Douglas James Dobbins of Radford; four grandchildren Aimee...

James Wesley Altizer

James Wesley Altizer

Aug 11, 2011

James Wesley Altizer, 61, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his home in Christiansburg surrounded by his family. He was a member of Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald B. Altizer. Survivors include his mother, Helen Naff Altizer; his wife of 38 years, Martha Sowers Altizer; son, Wesley Beldon Altizer; daughter,...

Lula Broyles Williams

Lula Broyles Williams

Aug 11, 2011

Lula Broyles Williams, 91, of Radford, departed this life on Thursday, August 11, 2011. She was predeceased by her mother, Stella Davis and her only son, Bill Broyles. She is survived by her daughters, Beulah (Stan) Burnett of Winter Haven, FL, Betty Scott of Radford, and Drema Thomas of Christiansburg; a daughter-in-law, Pat Broyles of Radford; four granddaughters, seven grandsons,...

Linda Chambers Davis

Linda Chambers Davis

Aug 10, 2011

Displaying the depth of character and strength of spirit for which she was known throughout her life, Linda Chambers Davis died with courage and dignity in the early morning hours of August 10, 2011, at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was 78 years old. A lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia, Linda was born March 23, 1933, to Raymond...

Evelyn Saunders Claytor

Evelyn Saunders Claytor

Aug 10, 2011

Evelyn Saunders Claytor, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at her home in Radford. She was a member of First Baptist Church on Rock Road. She was a retired guard at Hercules and was currently a greeter at Walmart. Survivors include four sons, Dwight Anthony Saunders of San Diego, CA, Richard Cameron Saunders of Apple Valley, MN, Steven Vicent...

Thelma Quesenberry Durman

Thelma Quesenberry Durman

Jul 26, 2011

Thelma Quesenberry Durman, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She was a member of Carter Street United Methodist Church and a retired seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Jackson Durman. Survivors include five sisters Delia Stevenson of Cana, Sarah Smith of Christiansburg, Polly Lawson of Pilot Mountain, NC, Dolly Lawson of Mt. Airy, NC, and...

Ema Lissa Lewis

Ema Lissa Lewis

Jul 24, 2011

Ema Lissa Lewis, 47, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at her home in Radford surrounded by her loving family. She was a US Air Force Veteran. Survivors include her husband, Richard B. Lewis; daughter Alexanda Buchanan of Richmond; and son, Jacob Benjamin Lewis of Radford; and mother-in-law, Patricia H. Lewis of Mechanicsville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July...

Melvin Edgar Eggett

Melvin Edgar Eggett

Jul 23, 2011

Melvin Edgar Eggett, 86, of Radford, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011. He was a member of Snowville Baptist Church and a retired aircraft mechanic. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Donna J. Eggett; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebekah and David Pople of Australia and Naomi and Bill Henson of Conover, NC;...

Derek Allen Gravley

Derek Allen Gravley

Jul 21, 2011

Derek Allen Gravley, 22, of Parrott, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011. Survivors include his mother, Theresa Tabor Gravley of Dublin; father, Ken Allen Gravley of Parrott; three brothers, Justin and John Gravley, both of Dublin, and Adam Davis of Parrott; sister, Rita Gravley of Dublin; nephew, Ashtian; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27,...

Emory David Harless

Emory David Harless

Jul 10, 2011

Emory David Harless, 68, of Radford, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother and beloved by all. His favorite pastimes included biking the New River Trail, gardening, and woodworking. He and his wife enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling together. He was a draftsman and manufacturing engineer with over 40 years of service...

Kevin E Brown

Kevin E Brown

Jul 8, 2011

Kevin E Brown, 57 of Radford, passed away in his home on Friday, July 8, 2011. Born July 15,1954 in Cumberland, Maryland he was the son of the late Eileen Velma Downz and Thomas Haynes Brown both of Cumberland, Maryland. He was also proceeded in death by his eldest brother Thomas (Tommy) Brown. He was a graduate of Alleghany High...

Alberta May Zimmerman Hahn

Alberta May Zimmerman Hahn

Jul 1, 2011

Albert May Hahn, 99, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 at Wheatland Hills Nursing Home in Radford. She was retired from Goodyear Tire and was a member of Edgemont Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edwin Zimmerman, Thomas Allen and Morris Hahn, and a son Herbert Zimmerman. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ron...

Kathleen Smith Clark

Kathleen Smith Clark

Jun 24, 2011

Kathleen Smith Clark, 87, of Radford, formerly of Rochester, New York, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born in Rochester, NY the daughter of the late Landis Shaw and Kathleen Gunn Smith and was a retired teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Paul Clark. Survivors include three daughters Ellen Birx of Radford, Kathleen DAurizio...

Deborah Ann Oliver

Deborah Ann Oliver

Jun 23, 2011

Deborah Ann Oliver, 54, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 at her home in Radford surrounded by her family. Survivors include her husband William David Oliver; three sons Jessie Lee Mikos of Bradenton, FL, and William D. Oliver, II and Joshua C. Oliver, both of Radford; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Gene Lambert and Becky M. Mikos and David...

Gomie Ednie White

Gomie Ednie White

Jun 22, 2011

Gomie Ednie White, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at his home in Radford. He was retired from New River Industries and a U. S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Margie Thompson White; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Timmy Simpkins of Christiansburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Lee White of Belspring, Bill and Edna White of Roanoke, and...

Priscilla Dehart Proco

Priscilla Dehart Proco

Jun 18, 2011

Priscilla Dehart Proco, 68, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on June 18, 2011. Born in Radford, VA she was predeceased by the father of her children, Paul Proco. She was the daughter of the late John L. Dehart and Kathrine Dehart Saul. Priscilla spent her career as an executive assistant in...

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