John Philip Burkett
Jan 5, 2025
John Philip Burkett, born on June 5, 1952, in Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. John dedicated much of his career to teaching Machine Technology as an Associate Professor at New River Community College. His passion for education and his commitment to students left a lasting legacy within the community and in the lives of those he...
Danny Lee Hypes
Jan 3, 2025
Danny Lee Hypes, age 67, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born September 29, 1957, in Dry Branch, Va. to Dorothy and Frank Hypes. Danny is survived by his devoted lifelong partner of 40 years Tina Bragenzer; his sons, Daniel Hypes of Belspring and Shannon Hypes of Floyd; daughter, Danielle Hypes of Radford; his brother,...
Shelli Denise Gerhart
Jan 2, 2025
Shelli Denise Gerhart, 57, passed away on January 2, 2025, at her home in Dublin, Virginia, surrounded by her family, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Shelli was an eldest daughter in a long line of eldest daughters; she was proud to hold that mantle and embraced the characteristic sense of responsibility for so many around her, but she...
Leo Jerome Crandall
Dec 31, 2024
Leo Jerome Crandall, 79, of Pulaski, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Ethelene Crandall; son and daughter-in-law, Rickie (Angie) Crandall; grandchildren, Josh (Emily) Gallimore, James Crandall, and Warren Crandall; great-grandchildren, Georgia Gallimore and Corbin Crandall; a sister and two brothers. Services will be private. The Crandall family is in the care of Mullins...
Janet Hurt Minnick
Dec 30, 2024
Janet Hurt Minnick, 72, of Fairlawn, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 30, 2024. She retired as administrative assistant with the J & D Courts in Pulaski County. She was a faithful member of Rockford Community Church for 72 years. She was very patriotic, loved God, country and family. She was Mom and Nana to many and her...
Lelia Morgan Helms
Dec 30, 2024
Lelia Morgan Helms, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born July 7, 1934 to the late Arthur and Lelia Morgan. Lelia is a member of Cambria Baptist Church, where she raised her children to love the Lord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Eddie Lee Callahan
Dec 30, 2024
On December 30, 2024, Eddie Lee Callahan, Dublin, Va. prayed for and answered Gods call to come home. His early life began in Tucson, Ariz. Born to Dan and Alma Callahan. His childhood was spent with brothers, Bob Boyd, Danny Callahan both deceased and Dean Callahan. He is also survived by his wife of 60 years Rita Linkous Callahan; son...
Barbara Lee Arnett
Dec 30, 2024
Barbara Lee (Barr) Arnett, age 84, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1940, in Washington D.C. to Edward and Lila (Tanner) Barr. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Barr. Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Gary Arnett;...
Charles Butler Swayne
Dec 28, 2024
Charles "Charley" B. Swayne, Jr. was born in South Carolina on September 15, 1944, to Charles B. Swayne and Emilie Elizabeth Blitch Swayne. He married Carol Lavarine in November of 1964. He attended Virginia Tech, graduating with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business. He served in the Army from October 1967 until November 1970 in Germany. While in the Army...
Samuel Nelson Turner
Dec 28, 2024
Samuel Nelson Turner, 65, of Hiwassee, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was a retired machinist with Kollmorgen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Grant and Maire Stillwell Turner; and his wife, Susan Dawn Carter Turner. Survivors include his brothers, Michael Turner (Michelle) and Barry Turner (Laurel); dear friends, Red, Charlie and Jay; special K9 friend,...
Lynn Roger Handy
Dec 27, 2024
Lynn Roger Handy, age 85, died December 27, 2024 at Lewis-Gale/Montgomery County Hospital. He was born June 5, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorsey Handy and his son Victor Handy (on Dec 23, 2024). Also preceding him in death were his brothers Carson, Jeff, Arvel, and Bobby and sisters Joann and Wanda.Roger was a...
Victor Wayne Handy
Dec 23, 2024
Victor Wayne Handy, dearly beloved middle son of Roger and Anna Handy, died on December 23, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. His death occurred as a result of a massive stroke on August 15, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1966, and died at the young age of 58 years old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James...
Thelma Jean Bratton Cole
Dec 21, 2024
Thelma Jean Bratton Cole, 79, of Wytheville, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Lizzie Bratton; husband, Terry Lee Cole; and brothers, Jimmy and Donnie Bratton. Survivors include her daughter, Lorie Hoback (Chris); granddaughters, Isabella Hoback and Olivia Hoback; step grandson, Jeffrey Hoback; sisters, Robin Bratton and Dorothy Smith; brother, Jackie...
Robert Allen Gravely
Dec 16, 2024
Robert Allen Gravely, 77, of Dublin, passed away on December 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin and Opal Hamilton Gravely; his wife, Blanche Boles Gravely; and his grandson, Erik Ryan Mangum. He is survived by his sons, Erik and Aaron Gravely; grandson, Dylan Gravely; and many other family members and special friends. The family...
Maurice "Duke" Lee Long
Dec 15, 2024
Maurice "Duke" Lee Long, 84, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, in the Good Sam Hospice House in Roanoke. He was a retired postal rural carrier and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Duke owned Longs Auto service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nettie Long; brother, Cloyd H. Long; and sister, Mackie Waltz....
Elbert Vadis Hedrick
Dec 14, 2024
Elbert Vadis Hedrick, 84, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was the son of William Newal Hedrick and Arena Juanita Fox Hedrick. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Arline Hare and Louise Webb; and brother, Eugene Hedrick. He was a mathematician employed as a civilian for the U. S. government. He loved sports, especially basketball,...
Marion Snell Wade
Dec 12, 2024
Marion Snell Wade, 98, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie Newburn and Gertrude Hubbard Snell; and her loving husband, William Arthur Wade, Sr. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Gertrude Moore and Norma Walker (Ronald); son, William A. Wade, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous great...
Robert "Bob" Mccoy Hubbard
Dec 10, 2024
Robert McCoy Hubbard "Bob" entered his heavenly home on Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024, at Radford Nursing & Rehab. Bob was 88 years old, born September 2, 1936, in Floyd County, Va. Ren McCoy Hubbard and Myrtle Sloan Hubbard. Bob was a member of Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church. He has joined his Faithful wife, Faye Harrell Hubbard, who went to...
Pauline Turner Long
Dec 10, 2024
Pauline Turner Long, 94, of Radford, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Malinda T. Elkins. Survivors include her daughter, Gwen (Tom) Jones; grandsons, Brad D. Hines and William G. Hines; great grandchildren, Aliza and Malinda; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 10...
Vernon "Kyle" Hamblin
Dec 7, 2024
Vernon "Kyle" Hamblin, 39, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Survivors include his loving parents, Vernon and Carolyn Hamblin; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and John Crowder; niece, Ava; paternal grandfather, Bobby Hamblin; and many other relatives and close friends. Kyle never liked being the center of attention, so per his wishes no services will be held. The family sincerely...
