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Zachary Foster Ratcliffe
Nov 3, 2024
Zachary Ratcliffe, 30, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Denise Ratcliffe. Survivors include his father, Donald Foster Ratcliffe; brother, Jason Surratt; sister, Kayla Ratcliffe; grandparents, David and Becky Hicks; and many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and several other relatives and special friends. A graveside service will...
William "Bill" Edward Vest
Nov 2, 2024
William Edward (Bill) Vest of Radford, died November 2, 2024, surrounded by family after a long, full and happy life. He was born June 4, 1933, in Floyd County, the seventh son and youngest of ten children of the late James B. and Louella F. Vest. With all four grandparents born with the last name Vest, he carried the family...
Ruth Atkinson Willis
Oct 31, 2024
Ruth Atkinson Willis passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 106. Born on December 8, 1917, Ruth lived a remarkable and legacy filled life with love, dedication, and fearlessness. She was known for her fierce independence, fashionable sense of style, unwavering support, and quick wit, but more importantly, her heart for the...
Arintha Quesenberry Smith
Oct 31, 2024
Arintha Quesenberry Smith, 86, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was a member of the Laurel Hill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viller and Gertrude Quesenberry; husband, Curtis Willis Smith, Sr.; son, Curtis W. Smith Jr.; and siblings, Stelleen Saul, Shirley Duncan, and Draper Quesenberry. Survivors include her daughter, Debra Ann...
Salvatore Anthony Bartorillo
Oct 30, 2024
Salvatore Anthony Bartorillo, 72, of Draper, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Carmen and Carmelina Forte Bartorillo; his wife, Carol Elizabeth Bartorillo; and sister, Grace Marie Mills. He is survived by his loving companion, Ida Trail; daughters, Theresa Stoddard (Jason) and Lisa Smith; sons, Tony and Johnny; Idas daughters, Bridget...
Alfred Lee Hughett
Oct 28, 2024
Alfred Lee Hughett, 80, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home in Pulaski County surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rachel Hughett; 2 brothers; 3 sisters, and granddaughter, Kim Jones. He owned and operated Alfred L. Hughett Construction since 1968. He enjoyed operating his equipment, working the farm and...
Sarah Katherine Collins Estes
Oct 27, 2024
Sarah Katherine Collins Estes, 88, of Radford, left us peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024.A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Sarah will be remembered for her dedication to her church and her kindness and willingness to help others in need. She was a member of the East Radford Church of God and formerly managed rental properties. She was preceded in...
Martha Kate Webb Olverson
Oct 27, 2024
Martha Kate Webb Olverson, 79, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ike Webb and Bertha Davidson; her loving husband, Rudolph Olverson; sisters, Dency Webb, Mildred Williams, Catherine Parsons and Lola Gambill; and her brothers, Alfonzo Davidson, Richard Webb, Carl Webb, Bob Webb, and Tommy Webb. Survivors include her son...
Opal Shelor Hylton
Oct 26, 2024
Opal Shelor Hylton, 102, of Fairlawn, Va., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born in Floyd County, to the late Harmon Banard Shelor and Beulah Harman Shelor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Welden Hylton of 67 years; her sister Hazel Shelor Nester, and a brother Thomas Shelor. She worked at Leggett and Radford Arsenal...
Drayton Josiah Pyles
Oct 25, 2024
Drayton Josiah Pyles, 5, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Survivors include his mother, Misty Marie Yopp Pyles; grandparents, Randy and Frances Duncan; little brother, Onyx Stewart; uncles, Jimmy, Chuckie, Wes, Michael and Alex; aunts, Ryleigh, Jessica and Christin; great-grandparents, Roger and Bonnie Cox; home health nurse and adult bestie, Monica Tolley; and many other relatives and close friends....
James Collie Phillips
Oct 24, 2024
James C. Phillips, 97, of Radford, Va., passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born July 3, 1927, to the late Charlie Ross Phillips and Ocie Hollandsworth Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Eula Mae Turpin Phillips; his brother, Charlie, Kirby and Ralph Phillips; 2 infant brothers; his stepson, Thomas...
Robert "Bob" Cecil O'Dell
Oct 22, 2024
Robert "Bob" Cecil ODell, 76, of Radford, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of October 22, 2024. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Jery Goldsboro ODell, and mother, Alice Virginia Wines ODell, previously of Savage, MD. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Jean Adams ODell of Radford,...
Arnold Allen Akers
Oct 22, 2024
Arnold Allen Akers, 73, of Meadow Bluff, WV, and Dublin, VA, passed away on October 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter R. Akers; mother, Elverta Ward Akers; grandparents, Walter and Emma Russell Akers, James Garfield and Nora Clinton Ward; and brother, Bill Leon Akers. Mr. Akers is survived by his loving wife, Karen H. Akers;...
Sharon Orren Hunter
Oct 22, 2024
Sharon Orren Hunter, 70, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Audrey Orren; and brother, Randy Orren. Survivors include nephews, Bradley Orren (Catherine) and Ryan Orren (Sarah); brother, Bob Orren (Bonnie); and many other relatives and friends. Services will be private. The Hunter family is in the care of...
Garry Allen Bowman
Oct 19, 2024
Garry Allen Bowman, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Freda Shrader Bowman; three sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include his loving wife, Sherryl Adaskin Bowman; sister, Janet Kennedy; nephews, Hugh Bowman (Kim) and Heath Kennedy; nieces, Valorie Carroll (Mike), Judith Kennedy and Kim Kennedy; and many...
Ryan Kaine Claytor
Oct 17, 2024
Ryan "Kaine" Claytor, 23, of Pearisburg, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Randal Claytor; and his brother, Tremaine Claytor. Survivors include his mother and her husband, Kellie Suelynne Peoples (David); brothers, Kei Claytor, Tyler Claytor, and Chase Sifford (Caitlyn); sisters, Danette Claytor and Brooklyn Deal; nieces, Ireyon Mitchell and Iasia...
Thomas Gregory Neel
Oct 16, 2024
Thomas Gregory Neel, 73, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home in Pulaski County. He was a member of Dublin Christian Church and retired fireman with RAAP and in the Snowville area. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris Neel; and brothers, Kenneth Ray Neel and David Nelson Neel. Survivors include his loving wife...
Addie Elizabeth Roseberry Hubble
Oct 9, 2024
Addie Elizabeth Roseberry Hubble, 85, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston Barclay and Ada Bond Roseberry; and her son, Edward Goforth. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas Bailey Hubble; son, Kelly Goforth; daughters and son-in-law, Christi Alls, Robin Feaganes (Jim), and Bethe Goforth; daughter-in-law, Beth...
Timothy Donald "Don" Dobbins
Oct 6, 2024
Timothy Donald Dobbins, 91, of Radford died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Don was a well-known and well-loved area personality who made a difference in the lives of many with his intelligence, understanding, wit and humor, and his passion for teaching, sports, and family. Born and reared in West Radford, Don was one of Percy and Rhita Turner Dobbinss 7 children,...
Diego Guadalupe Rosales
Oct 5, 2024
Diego Guadalupe Rosales, 24, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Survivors include his parents, Guadalupe Rosales and Claudia Alejandra Limon; siblings, Maria Rosales, Jose Rosales, and Alexandra Rosales; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Christiansburg. Mullins Funeral Home...
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