Leslie Roosevelt Boyd
Jun 13, 2025
Leslie Roosevelt Boyd, 95, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Marvin and Gracie Phillips Boyd; wife, Zelda Lively Boyd; son, Todd Boyd; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Boyd (Arleta) and Lester Boyd (Mary). Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Katrina B. Willard (Scott); grandsons, Zachary, Julian, and Benjamin (Candice);...
Michael Curtis Fricker
Jun 12, 2025
Michael Curtis Fricker, 53, passed away peacefully at home and was welcomed into his eternal home in heaven on Thursday, June 12, 2025, after a courageous 13-month battle with brain cancer. Michael was a dedicated employee of Volvo Trucks for 23 years, where he made significant contributions as part of the engineering department, earning two patents for his innovations. Before...
Sharon Worley Armbrister
Jun 10, 2025
Sharon Worley Armbrister, 78, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was retired from Highland Memory Gardens where she was the office administrator. She was a charter member of Dublin Christian Church where she was very active as a Sunday School teacher, treasurer, choir member, and many other activities. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond...
James "Jimmy" Eugene Keene, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
James "Jimmy" Eugene Keene, Jr., 60, passed unexpectedly at his home in Radford on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. James was born and raised in Glen Burnie, MD. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Military Police. He also was formerly a police officer employed with the Blacksburg Police Department, retired from the Lynchburg Police Department, and was...
Mary Sue Hypes Bowman
Jun 7, 2025
Mary H. "Sue" Bowman, 75, of Riner, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025. She graduated from Radford High School and attended National Business College. Upon finishing at NBC, she was hired by All-Star Concrete, Christiansburg. After All-Star, she worked for Concrete Products, Marshall Ready Mix and retired from Chandler Concrete. She was preceded in death by her husband John "Pete"...
Wanda Ruth Pendergrass Terry
Jun 5, 2025
Wanda Ruth Pendergrass Terry, 89, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arley Creed Pendergrass and Edith Humble Pendergrass; her siblings and their spouses: Kathryn Webb (Edward Hall), Doyle Pendergrass, Donald Pendergrass (Lois), Carolyn Trotter (Kenneth), Freddy Pendergrass (Cookie), and Brenda Anderson. She is survived by her husband: Fred Terry;...
William Andrew Jennings
Jun 4, 2025
William Andrew Jennings, 57, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He was an auto mechanic with Jennings Auto Repair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hervy William Jennings II and Betty Lou Jennings. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Debbie Jennings; daughters, Sherry Jones (Frankie), Kelley Jennings, and Kimberly Jennings; sons, Chad Pillars (Ashley) and...
Patricia Nadene Young
Jun 2, 2025
Patricia Nadene Young, 66, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home in Dublin. She was employed with NAPA Auto Parts. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lorina Young; brother, Charles Young; and nephew, Joey Roop. Survivors include her brothers, Roger Young and Alan Young (Marie); sisters, Diane Roop (Joe), Norma Shook, and Melissa Hight;...
Brent Xavier Lesko
May 31, 2025
Brent Xavier Lesko (1949-2025) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and loved ones on May 31st, 2025, in Radford, Va. Brent was born in Washington DC and grew up in Maryland, but called Radford his home for the last thirty-six years. Brent was a loving and devoted husband to Susan Lesko for thirty-nine years, and raised two...
Susan Mcguffin Alexander
May 31, 2025
Susan McGuffin Alexander, 73, of Independence, Virginia, beloved wife, mother, Mimi, and teacher, passed away peacefully early on May 31, 2025. Susan was a devoted wife and soulmate to John Alexander, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was a loving mother to Aaron Alexander, Micah Alexander, Tate Alexander and wife Selena Alexander, Kyle Alexander and wife Cheryl...
Oliver Sands Woody, Jr.
May 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dad, brother, grandpa and loved one, Oliver Sands Woody, Jr., on May 30, 2025. Sands was born in Roanoke, Virginia on March 22, 1945, while his father was overseas serving in WWII. Though he lived in Rocky Mount, Virginia and Winston-Salem, North Carolina in his younger years,...
Sylvia Dalton Goff
May 30, 2025
Sylvia Dalton Goff, age 82, of Dublin and formally from Barren Springs, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg. Sylvia was the daughter of Leslie and Goldie Dalton. She and her husband Arthur Gene Goff lived most of their lives in Dublin, Virginia. She was a retired employee of Volvo Truck Plant for several years. She...
Charles "Stoney" William Stone
May 30, 2025
Charles William Stone "Stoney", age 74, passed away peacefully at home in Snowville, VA on May 30th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, his five beloved children, three treasured daughters in law, six cherished grandchildren, and five special siblings. He was preceded in death by both his loving mother and father, and two...
Lula Long Hollins
May 26, 2025
Lula Long Hollins, 89, of Radford, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Ada Long; husband, Joseph Harold Hollins, Sr.; daughter, Cindy Dowdy; step granddaughter, Regina; brother, James Long; and sisters, Jean Rayley and Ruth Crump. Left to cherish her...
Marceline Smith Hunter
May 25, 2025
Marceline Smith Hunter, 92, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Reid and Clara Hill Smith; her loving husband, John James Hunter; and her sister, Nancy Jackson. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Dennis Hunter (Frances), Susan Huff (Alfred), Mark Hunter (Becky), Jeffrey Hunter (Debi), Carol Andrews (Calvin),...
Thedore Richard Saunders
May 23, 2025
Thedore Richard Saunders, 83, of Radford, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Reba Mae Saunders Morton, and his twin brother, Mordore Saunders. Survivors include his uncle, Nathaniel Saunders; special caregivers, Destiny Coleman and her sons, SaiMere Jones and Dee Billings; and a host of other family members and special...
Odell Berle Sheffey
May 21, 2025
Odell Berle Sheffey, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was a graduate of Radford College where he received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He was a retired State Farm Insurance agent. Odell was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Andrew Sheffey, Sr. and Onnie Belle Elliott Sheffey. Survivors include his brothers, Ralph Sheffey, Jr....
Sandra Quick Boone
May 21, 2025
Sandra Quick Boone, 82, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was a dedicated member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church for many years. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Lamar and Iva Hylton Quick; her loving husband, Jasper Keith Boone; and her son, Robert Earl Boone. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steven Boone (Joni);...
Dr. Hewlette Spencer Crawford, Jr.
May 21, 2025
Dr. Hewlette Spencer Crawford, Jr., 93, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Hewlette was born in Syracuse, NY, on June 4, 1931 to his parents, Hewlette S. Crawford, Sr. and Gladys Cole Crawford who predeceased him. Others who also predeceased Hew include his first wife, Joyce Henley Crawford, his brother Dwayne Crawford and Grandson, Brian Hannifan. Survivors...
Troy David Simpkins
May 15, 2025
Troy David Simpkins, a lifelong resident of Radford and a proud Bobcat, passed away May 15, 2025. He was 70 years old. In his career as a graphic artist, David worked at The Blacksburg Sun and the Radford News Journal, and then spent more than 30 years in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He retired in 2017. David...
