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Howard "H. B." Buford Haynes
Dec 20, 2009
Howard H. B. Haynes, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. He attended Friendship Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife Janice Lyons Haynes; six sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Tish Haynes of Radford, Al and Kim Haynes of Charlotte, NC, Howard and Libby Haynes of Richmond, Earl and...
Eugene B. Nixon
Dec 18, 2009
Eugene B. Nixon, of Radford, lovingly known to his family as Paw Paw, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 18, 2009 at his home while surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Bethany, Va. on May 7, 1929 to the late Charles W. and Pearly Belle Bryant Nixon. He was also preceded in death...
Ernest Wade Dudley
Dec 17, 2009
Ernest (Sonny) Wade Dudley, 83, of Radford, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. He was retired from the Electrical Dept. at Hercules after 40 years of service and a member of Rockford United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Dudley and his sister, Peggy Bowden and brother Eppie Dudley. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law...
Barbara Kregloe Tipton
Dec 10, 2009
On December 10, 2009 Barbara Kregloe Tipton passed away at her home in Radford surrounded by her family and pets. Barbara's goal last year was to finally retire, but her retirement was short lived as she fought and lost her life to cancer. In her fighting spirit she was determined to see Virginia Tech through another football season--and she did!...
Cecil Clinton Shelton
Dec 9, 2009
Cecil Clinton Shelton, born March 8, 1931, passed away on the morning of December 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a life long member of the Snowville Community where he touched countless lives with his generosity and kindness of spirit. His entire life was devoted to his family, community...
Lula Bell Blevins Carter
Nov 26, 2009
Lula Bell Blevins Carter, 65 of Dublin, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Utah H. Carter. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Kay and Teddy Porterfield of Roanoke, and Judy and Curtis Snider of Dublin; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Lynn Carter of Dublin; seven grandchildren Kendra and Cortney Porterfield,...
Brenda Denise Ogden Gravley
Nov 12, 2009
Denise Ogden Gravley, 52, of Radford, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009. She was a 1975 graduate of George Wythe High School in Wytheville, Virginia, and a 1980 graduate of Radford University. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard Raymond Jr. and Jean Lotts Ogden. Survivors include a son, Addison Gravley of Radford; two brothers and sister-in-law, Mike...
Violet May Hanks Mcpeak
Nov 10, 2009
Violet May Hanks McPeak, 97, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Louise Wilson and a son, Frog McPeak. Survivors include two daughters, Bobby Jean Jewell and husband Jerry of New River and Mary Burleson of Pembroke; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank...
James Crockett Chrisman
Nov 9, 2009
James Crockett Chrisman, 87, of Radford, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Radford Nursing & Rehab. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WWII and retired Postal Carrier with 35 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Anne Peterson Chrisman of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Anne Chrisman of Radford and...
Cecil J. Brown
Nov 9, 2009
Cecil J. Brown, 60, of Radford, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009. He was employed with Montgomery County Schools in the Special Education Department at Blacksburg Middle School. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann E. Brown of Radford; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Scott and Stephanie Brown of Pennington, NJ; a daughter, Laura Ann Brown of Blacksburg; three grandchildren, Alex...
Paul Moore
Nov 5, 2009
Paul Moore, 81, passed away from his earthly home to his heavenly home to reunite and celebrate with his loving wife, Bertha, on their 60th wedding anniversary, November 5th, 2009. He attended the West Radford Church of God and retired from Lynchburg Foundry. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Paul was preceded in death on August 31, 2009 by...
Mary Virginia Webb
Nov 2, 2009
Mary Virginia Webb, 87 of Radford, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Webb. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Estes of Dublin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Jackie Webb of Radford and Larry and Joyce Webb of Christiansburg; a brother Jim Swartz of Sharpsburg, MD; a sister Della Powell...
Margaret Kirtner Hypes
Nov 1, 2009
Margaret Kirtner Hypes, age 83, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Gordon Hypes, her parents Charles Milton (Mary Ruth) Kirtner and a brother John Kirtner. She is survived by two brothers Herbert (Faye) Kirtner of Pilot, and John (Carolyn) Kirtner of...
Charles Hayes Harrison
Oct 27, 2009
Charles Hayes Harrison, 78 of Radford, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, sister Gail, and brother Carl. Survivors include three stepsons and their wives, Robert and Doris Tinley of Radford, Richard L. and Diane Tinley of Minnesota, and James E. and Linda Tinley of Radford; three grandchildren Crystal, Brandy, Julianne and...
Walter Herbert Turpin
Oct 23, 2009
Walter Herbert Turpin, age 87 of Radford, passed away Friday October 23, 2009 at VA Medical Center in Salem. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a Lifetime Member of V.F.W. #776 in Radford, and was a retired employee Lynchburg Foundry with 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bentley Clayton Sr. and Ocie Nelson...
William "Bill" Evan Stiner
Oct 21, 2009
William Evan (Bill) Stiner, 67, of Fairlawn, Virginia, died in his home surrounded by loving family and friends on October 21, 2009. He was born January 9, 1942 in The Last Best Place, Big Sky, Townsend, Montana. His soul, heart, and mind, therefore, were always tied to mountains and natural beauty. He died in the mature mountains of beautiful Southwest...
Wallace Eugene Morris
Oct 18, 2009
Wallace Eugene Morris, 92 of Dublin, was given his wings and entered Heavens Gates on Sunday, October 18, 2009. He set a wonderful example for everyone of a good, kindhearted, Christian family man. He was born April 6, 1917 in Giles County to the late Charles and Roxie Morris. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 70...
Julia Webb Light
Oct 17, 2009
Julia Webb Light, age 66 of Pilot, passed away Saturday October 17, 2009 at Radford Nursing and Rehab. She was a retired employee of Virginia Tech. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Mack and Mabel Elizabeth Harper Webb, and her husband, Ronald Light. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Teresa Light, Floyd and Jason and...
William "Sonny" Emmett Viers Iii
Oct 13, 2009
William Emmett Sonny Viers, III, 62, passed away at his home in Christiansburg on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. He was a US Army veteran having served in Vietnam and retired from Lynchburg Foundry with 36 years service. Survivors include two sons, Christopher H. Viers of Radford and William J. Viers of Christiansburg; four grandchildren, Chris, Jayme, Sara and Shalynn Viers;...
Michelle "Petie" Lineberry Mullins
Oct 10, 2009
Michelle (Petie) Lineberry Mullins, 44, of Pilot, died Saturday, October 10, 2009. Her spirit and love of life buoyed those around her even as she quietly coped with the effects a heart transplant she had in 1986. She was always grateful for that gift of life, and 20 years later, once she found the family of the donor, she thanked...
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