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...
Elizabeth Ann Yost Mccoy
Feb 18, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Yost McCoy passed away peacefully under Comfort Care Hospice at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on February 18, 2025. She was born in Tazewell, Va., in the Back Valley, on October 2, 1934. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, John D. Yost and Virginia A. Neel Yost; brothers, Carl D. Yost and Phillip M. Yost;...
Billy Lee Roope
Feb 17, 2025
Billy Lee Roope, 78, of Belspring, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. He was a U. S. Army Viet Nam War veteran. Billy retired from G.J. Hopkins after 28 years and was recently a driver for NRV Transit. He was a beloved father and grandfather, and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Lee, Jr. and...
Ruby Nell Bishop Moles
Feb 15, 2025
Ruby Nell Bishop Moles, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, received her heavenly reward on February 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 8, 1937, in Willis, Virginia, Ruby was the first of five children born to George Cleveland Bishop and Ruby Simmons Bishop. She spent her entire life in the heart of Willis, though her love...
Francis "Fran" Woodrow Shelton
Feb 12, 2025
Francis "Fran" Woodrow Shelton, 78, of Radford, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee and raised in Fairlawn, Virginia, Fran graduated from Dublin High School and Virginia Tech, then worked as an aerospace engineer. During this time, he married the love of his life, Martha. Making a career shift, Fran...
Charles Clinton Thornton, Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Clinton Thornton, Jr., 65, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was a retired Lieutenant with the Montgomery County Sheriffs Department. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie, Sr. and Jourleen Thornton. Survivors include his loving wife, Marge Thornton; sons and daughter-in-law, Zach and Jamee Thornton, and Tristan Thornton; daughter and son-in-law, Emily...
Ruth Ann Cox Miles
Feb 10, 2025
Ruth Ann Cox Miles, 82, of Radford, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at her granddaughters home in Wytheville. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God and was employed at the Radford Walmart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grandon and Helen Elizabeth Cox; granddaughter, Laura Custer; and several siblings. Survivors include her husband,...
Jesse Leamon Montgomery
Feb 10, 2025
Jesse Leamon Montgomery, 53, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at home after battling a long illness. Survivors include his parents, Elizabeth Retta Keith and James Elwood Montgomery; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Montgomery (Chasidy); and nephews, Tyler Montgomery and River Montgomery, all of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 9 until 10 am on Monday, February...
Marvin Wendell Brewster
Feb 8, 2025
Marvin Wendell Brewster, 79, of Pulaski, passed away on February 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxwell and Thelma Perry Brewster; and his loving wife, Dawn Lewin Brewster. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Christopher Brewster; siblings, Russell (Tracy) Brewster, Chris Henley, and Nora Brock; and many other relatives and special friends. A celebration...
Linda Funk Gourley
Feb 7, 2025
Linda Funk Gourley, 67, of Salem, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Springtree Health & Rehab in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight Hensel and Mary Jane Funk; brother, Dwight Funk, Jr.: daughter-in-law, Stephanie Collins; and Cameron "Bubba" Byrd. Survivors include her husband, Edwin Ray Gourley; sons, Michael Collins and Corey Collins (Desiree); grandchildren, Michaela,...
Pearlie Mae Lovern
Feb 3, 2025
Our precious Pearlie Mae Lovern, 85, of Dublin, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Rory Wendell Lovern; husband, Walter Marshall Lovern; and parents, Jack Grover and Sindie Luckado Shark. She lived a life filled with love for others, kindness, self-sacrifice, and compassion,...
Sergeant First Class (Retired) Charles Cubid Epperly
Feb 1, 2025
Sergeant First Class (retired) Charles Cubid Epperly, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 1, 2025. Charles was best known as Charlie to his friends and family. He was born in Butler, Tennessee on June 12, 1941 and he grew up in Radford, Virginia where he attended Radford High School graduating in 1959. He later earned...
Charles "Dotdaw" Ray Bell
Jan 29, 2025
Charles "Dotdaw" Ray Bell, 78, of Dublin, passed away on January 29, 2025. He retired from the U.S. Army and Brad Reagan where he was a supervisor. Charlie was a dedicated member of the Dublin Moose Lodge and American Legion 58. He attended Harbor of Hope Church in Christiansburg. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Alexander Sr....
