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Kathleen Wilson
May 17, 2006
Kathleen Wilson, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at her home in Radford. She was a life-long member of Central United Methodist Church and a retired teacher. She taught for fourty-four years, thirty for Radford City Schools. Survivors include three "daughters", Barbara Jennings of Purcellville, VA; Bridgette Crigler of Radford; and Paula Roberts of West Point, VA; a sister,...
Gladys Mcpeak Burke
May 14, 2006
Gladys McPeak Burke, 71 of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2006. She was a member of Newbern Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Carson Burke, Jr., two brothers, Lawrence and James McPeak, a sister, Vernie Atkins, and two stepsisters, Thelma Powers and Margaret Martin. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Malinda...
Adam Vaughn Craighead
May 12, 2006
Adam Vaughn Craighead, 26 of Radford, passed away Friday, May 12, 2006. He was employed with Tetra in Blacksburg. Survivors include his mother, Sandy V. Craighead of Radford; his father, Dewey Everett Craighead of Spring, TX; his brother, Brian Alan Craighead of Spring, TX; and his maternal grandparents, Willard and Madalon Rodgers Vaughn of Radford; and a host of friends...
Ethel Maness Holt
May 11, 2006
Dora Ethel Sprinkle Maness Holt, 97 of Radford, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006. She was a seamstress with her own sewing shop and a homemaker. She was born October 15, 1908 in Washington County the daughter of the late George W. and Mary A. Scyphers Sprinkle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Holt and a grandson,...
James William Rogers
May 6, 2006
James William Rogers, 78, passed away Saturday, May 06, 2006 at his home in Radford. He was a retired electrician and was a member of Carter Street United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran having served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Rose R. Rogers of Radford; three daughters, Barbara Ellis, Darlene Tuulik...
Shirley "Punkin" Darlene Cox Crockett
May 5, 2006
Shirley Darlene Punkin Cox Crockett, 59, passed away Friday, May 5, 2006 at her home in Pulaski. She was born February 4, 1947 the daughter of the late Robert Glenn and Louise Ross Cox. She was retired after 20 years of service from Wades Supermarket as the Deli Manager. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother...
Edward Frank Zunic
May 5, 2006
Edward Frank Ed Zunic, 49, left his suffering behind and joined Jesus in Paradise on Friday, May 5, 2006. A loving and devoted husband and father, Ed was also a loyal and valued employee of Corning, Inc. in Blacksburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother Frances Jerina Zunic and his father, Edward Daniel Zunic. He is survived...
Tracey Lynn Covey
Apr 30, 2006
Tracey Lynn Covey, 53 of Radford, passed away Sunday April 30, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Grover K. and Rachael Shealor Atkins. Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Kim Shelor of Radford; Jessica and Brent Craig of Martinsville; grandson Ethan Craig of Martinsville; sister Patricia Robbins of Weston, Fla; two brothers Michael Atkins...
Evelyn Amos Rhodes
Apr 29, 2006
Evelyn Amos Rhodes, 73 of Dublin, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006 at her home. She was a retired employee of Wolverine Gasket Co. in Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter Montgomery and Annie Wright Amos, a daughter Deborah Sanders, two brothers Melvin and Posie Amos, and a former husband Odell Odie Rhodes. Survivors include two...
Frances Trail Harris
Apr 29, 2006
Frances Trail Harris, 72 of Radford, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents James R. and Jean Nance Trail and her husband Clarence Harris. Survivors include three sons Rodney, Gary , and Kenny Harris all of Radford; one grandson Kenneth Brian Harris Jr. of Radford; four...
Dorine Smith Tweedlie
Apr 28, 2006
Dorine Smith Tweedlie, 71, passed away Friday, April 28, 2006 at her home in Concord, NC. She was born October 25, 1934 in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Fount and Mattie Hill Smith. Survivors include her husband, Frederick Francis Tweedlie of Concord, NC; two sons and daughter-in-law, Shane Tweedlie of Keen Mountain, VA, and Lee and Stefanie...
Billie Lee Buck Faulkner
Apr 23, 2006
Billie Lee Buck Faulkner, 84 of Radford, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy L. and Emily Underwood Faulkner, and his wife, Blanche Tate Faulkner. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford and was a US Navy veteran having served during WW # II. He was a retired employee...
Ruth Carr Mcghee
Apr 21, 2006
Ruth Carr McGhee, 85 of Radford, passed away Friday, April 21, 2006. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and retired from Kroger. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Morgan Buddy McGhee. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Marshall Wirt of Radford; a son, James R. McGhee of Singer Island, FL; a granddaughter, Sherry...
Marie Saul Dobbins
Apr 20, 2006
Charlotte Marie Saul Dobbins, 63 of Dublin, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006. She was a longtime member of the Fairlawn Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Dobbins, her parents, Charles William and Evelyn Viers Saul, a grandson, Greg Dobbins and a brother, Eddie Saul. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and...
Nelson Arthur Sheppard
Apr 20, 2006
Nelson Arthur Sheppard, 55, died April 20, 2006 after a courageous battle with a difficult illness. He was born in Tampa, Fl, the son of John Sheppard and Myra Martin Sheppard Bishop, both of whom predeceased him. He was a master electrician and owned Home Comfort Heating and Air. He also enjoyed playing trumpet for the Old Pros, gardening, fishing...
Paul Nathan Hall, Jr.
Apr 18, 2006
Paul Nathan Hall, Jr., 45 of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Pulaski Community Hospital after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ivan and Nina Hall, and his maternal grandparents, Cecil and Sarah Lorena Akers. Nathan is survived by his parents, Paul and Linda Hall; sister and brother-in-law, Larissa and John Norman;...
Joni Leigh Jones Quesenberry
Apr 17, 2006
Joni Leigh Jones Quesenberry, 51, passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 at her home in Dublin. She attended New Life Ministries and was a secretary at Virginia Tech for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, William Larry Quesenberry of Dublin; her favorite mother, Eula M. Jones of Dublin; father and step-mother, Jimmy and Brenda Jones of Newbern; daughter Misty Dawn...
Helen Marie Duncan Dickerson
Apr 12, 2006
Helen Marie Duncan Dickerson, 76 of Radford, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her parents William Columbus and Mattie Young Duncan and five brothers and four sisters. Survivors include six daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and David Webster of Christiansburg; Peggy Ann and Earl Crawford of Christiansburg; Wanda Faye...
James Edward Claytor
Apr 11, 2006
James Edward Claytor, 69 of Floyd, passed away Monday, April 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard W. Claytor and Oakley King Harris. Survivors include two sisters, Alverta C. Steptoe of Roanoke; and Diana H. Stewart of Vinton; one brother, Lewis T. Harris of Roanoke; three half-brothers and spouses, Howard and Marie Claytor of Institute, WVA;...
Jane Painter Wall
Apr 10, 2006
Jane Painter Wall, 80, died Monday, April 10, 2006 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Community after an extended illness. She was born January 12, 1926 in Radford to Frank and Katherine Painter. She was a graduate of Radford High School and Radford College. She taught school for over thirty years, first at Pulaski High School and later in the Radford City...
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