Nancy David Ingles
Dec 8, 2008
Nancy David Ingles, 89 of Radford, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008. She was a faithful, longtime member of the Presbyterian Church of Radford where she was active in church functions until her declining health would not permit. As a dedicated Christian, she strived to help others. Mrs. Ingles attended Winthrop College and graduated from Radford University with a degree...
Denise Ella Vest
Dec 3, 2008
Denise Ella Vest, 51, of Radford, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was born April 15, 1957, in Roanoke to William Bill Vest and the late Lydia Louise Vest. Denise was a 1975 graduate of Radford High School. She played flute in the concert band and, as a member of the marching band, helped established the schools first flag team...
Audrey Lucille Harrison Orren
Nov 30, 2008
Audrey Lucille Harrison Orren, 80 of Radford, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008. She was retired from Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph David Orren. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law Robert David and Bonnie J. Orren and Randy Orren, all of Radford; a daughter and son-in-law Sharon O. and Howard Hunter of Hillsville;...
Anna Ruth Turner Long
Nov 29, 2008
Anna Ruth Turner Long, 82 of Radford, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Pulaski Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents Mattie Hart and Webster R. Turner; two sisters Julia Bullion and Joan Wright; and three brothers Harry, Bill and Robert Turner. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Arthur Lee Long of Radford;...
Annie Belle Farmer Furrow
Nov 27, 2008
Annie Belle Farmer Furrow, 94 of Radford, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Nelson Furrow, and two brothers Walter Graham Farmer and Emmett Leonard Farmer. Survivors include three sisters Mary Alger of Radford, Lilly Nester of Newbern, and Betty McPeak of Radford; four brothers David Farmer of Dublin, Vernon Farmer of...
Jessie "Eddie" Edward Ratcliff
Nov 24, 2008
Jessie Edward Eddie Ratcliff, 77, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008. He was a member of the Radford Worship Center and retired from the City of Radford Electrical Department with 37 years of service. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Elsie Albert Ratcliff and two brothers, Emmett and Bobby...
Reva Wade Waddell
Nov 21, 2008
Reva Wade Waddell, 81 of Radford, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. She was retired from the Brown-Williamson Tobacco Co. with over 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by two brothers Burley and James Wade, a sister Glada Lawrence and a daughter Juanita Waddell Perkins. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law Archie and Treva Wade of New...
Otis Leslie Hinkley
Nov 10, 2008
Otis Leslie Hinkley, 79 of Radford, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, John David and Maggie Wayne Hinkley, daughter, Carolyn Heffelfinger, two sisters, Frances and Virginia and by a brother, Charlie. He was a retired employee of the Lynchburg Foundry as an Iron Master, and a member...
Mark Allen Turpin
Nov 6, 2008
Mark Allen Turpin, 32, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Alice Turpin and Marvin and Sylvia Sowers, sister, Lisa Gale Turpin, uncle, Larry Sowers. He is survived by his parents Wendell William and Margaret Sowers Turpin of Christiansburg; two brothers Anthony William Turpin and his wife Leslie of...
Helen Hedge Potapia
Nov 2, 2008
Helen Hedge Potapia, 85, of Radford, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God and retired from the housekeeping department at Radford University. She was preceded in death by her husband William Potapia. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Becky and Darrell Hoover of Radford; four grandchildren and their spouses Sonja...
Betty Ann Mitchell
Nov 1, 2008
Betty Ann Mitchell was born on November 30, 1934, to the late Daniel and Nora Black in Radford, Virginia. Betty was the youngest of 12 children, (nine who preceded her in death). Betty was raised and educated in Radford. As a young girl, Betty accepted Christ as her personal savior and joined the First Baptist Church of Radford. She was...
Doris Strawn Graham
Oct 31, 2008
Doris Strawn Graham, age 92 of Radford, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. She was a member of Carter Street United Methodist Church and the VA May Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett Graham. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Shirley Graham of Loudon, TN, and Michael and Elisabeth Graham...
Mavis Hobbs Collier
Oct 31, 2008
Mavis Hobbs Collier, 88 of Radford, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 in Ashland Health and Rehab. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond W. Collier. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Geraldine and Gardner Corey of Richmond; three sons and daughters-in-law Orbin and Helen Collier, and...
James Wesley Bocock
Oct 30, 2008
James Wesley Bocock, 96 of Radford, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was a member of the Radford Christian Church and retired machinist from both the Lynchburg Foundry after 50 years and 8 months and RADVA at age 90 after 20 years of service. He was born in New River the son of the late Robert Warren and Tennie...
Jessie Wilbert Wright
Oct 28, 2008
Jessie Wilbert Wright, 84 of Radford, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Johnson City, TN. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army WWII veteran and former POW, and was captured in Germany in 1944 while serving with the 28th Infantry Division. He was recognized for 50 years of...
Robert "Bob" Clayton Bain
Oct 28, 2008
Robert Bob Clayton Bain, 73 of Radford, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and retired from Hercules. Survivors include his wife Annabelle Farmer Bain of Radford; a son and daughter-in-law Allen G. and Tammy Bain of Dublin; a daughter and son-in-law Donna and Barry Armentrout of Natural Bridge; two brothers and sister-in-law,...
Agnes Jean King
Oct 27, 2008
Agnes Jean King, 68 of Pulaski, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008. Survivors include two daughters Ruth Ann Smith and Christina Lee Smith, both of New Jersey; a brother Edward Lee King of Pulaski; a sister Sandra Tina King of Greensboro. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bread of Life Assembly...
James Vinton Covey, Jr.
Oct 24, 2008
James Jim Vinton Covey, Jr., 64 of Radford, passed away Friday, October 24, 2008. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Lynchburg Foundry. He was preceded in death by his parents James, Sr. and Blanche Covey, two sisters Frances Umberger and Brenda Covey, and a grandson, Michael Todd Covey, Jr. Survivors include his wife Betty Vicars...
Glada Wade Lawrence
Oct 22, 2008
Glada Wade Lawrence, 78 of Radford, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. She was a member of West Radford Church of God and was retired from Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death on October 11, 2008 by her husband Thalis E. Lawrence. Survivors include a son, Richard Lawrence of Radford; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Lewis Gravely...
Bessie Frances Simms
Oct 20, 2008
Bessie Frances Simms, 93, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 at her home in Radford. She was a member of the Radford Worship Center and retired from the Christiansburg Garment Co. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Steven Simms. Survivors include her son Edward S. Simms, Jr. of Radford; and a half-sister Sylvia Coe of Pulaski. Funeral...
