Harold Vincent Morehead
Jul 14, 2024
The breath of life left Harold Vincent Morehead, 77 of Dublin, Va., on Sunday morning July 14, 2024, in the presence of his wife Shirley and sons Ben and Cody. We knew immediately by his face that he had entered his eternal rest, and his soul was with his heavenly Father. He received no greater joy than knowing others would...
Johnathan "Brian" Taylor
Jul 13, 2024
Johnathan "Brian" Taylor, 55, passed away on July 13, 2024. At 17, Brian enlisted in the United States Army and later joined the Army National Guard, culminating in 21 years of honorable service. While in the Guard, he began a career as an educator where he developed a passion for teaching. After the birth of his two sons, Brian transitioned...
Betty Webb Branch
Jul 12, 2024
Betty Webb Branch, 85, of Riner, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born in Gate City, Virginia, the daughter of the late Clyde and Bertie Webb. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Radford. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David "Bear" Carr Branch; daughter, LuAnn Branch; and brothers, Clyde Everette "C.E."...
Tony Michael Smart
Jul 11, 2024
Tony Michael Smart, 73, of Fairlawn, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Opal Pauline Roseberry Smart; son, Terry Michael Smart; and brothers, Robert Smart, Jr. and Charles "Chuck" Smart. Survivors include his daughter, Keisha Smart; sisters, Judy Hill (Charles) and Brenda Roope (Billy); and many nieces, nephews, other family...
Fred Allen Linkous
Jul 8, 2024
Fred Allen Linkous, 78, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Dublin on Monday, July 8, 2024. He was a retired foreman with ATMOS and a member of Dublin Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Kathleen Linkous; wife, Kay Linkous; and brother, Tommy Linkous. Survivors include his sons, Eric Linkous (Tara...
Mildred "Mim" Kirby Smith
Jul 7, 2024
Mildred "Mim" Kirby Smith, of Radford, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin "Pete" B. Smith; her parents, Troy and Lillian Kirby; brother, Harry Kirby; and her sister, Nancy Kirby Deisher. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Ann S. Pannell...
Ernest "Ernie" Elton Hamilton
Jul 7, 2024
Ernest "Ernie" Elton Hamilton, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Nathan and Ruby Bolden Hamilton. Survivors include his loving wife, Wanda Hinkley Hamilton; son and daughter-in-law, Johnathan Hamilton (Stephanie); daughter and son-in-law, Carrie Hamilton Foster (Chris); special grandson, Joe Hamilton; grandchildren, Madison and Chapman Tucker, Kelsi and...
Jo Ann Worthington
Jul 5, 2024
Jo Ann Worthington, 83 of Radford, Virginia, passed away Friday, July 5th, 2024. She was born December 21st, 1940. Jo Ann is now in heaven walking with angels, with her beautiful smile and sweet giggles. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Worthington, who passed away June 17th, 2024. She was also proceeded in death...
Dawn Carol Gridley Treat
Jul 3, 2024
Dawn Carol Gridley Treat, 55, of Max Meadows, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her sister, Beth Lovingood. Survivors include her daughter, Hannah Riley Gridley; father and stepmother, Donald and Doris Gridley; mother and stepfather, Sharon and Walter Lane; former husband, Michael Treat; puppy, Ani; two nieces and one great niece; and other relatives...
Sidney "Al" Albert Pearson, Jr.
Jul 3, 2024
Sidney "Al" Pearson, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Fairlawn on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He had made Radford his home since 1977. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, as well as a retired professor of political science at Radford University. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He loved...
Jerry Alvin Wolfe
Jul 2, 2024
Jerry Alvin Wolfe, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Franklin Wolfe and Maggie Owens Parrish; his brother, Donnie Wolfe; and his sister, Linda Smith. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Scottie Wolfe (Penny); daughter, Lisa Leftwich; fianc, Lisa Linkous; grandchildren, Saige, Zeb, Chainey, Tryston, Nacoma, and Sara;...
Ann Tabor Woolwine
Jul 2, 2024
Ann Tabor Woolwine, 85, of Dublin, passed away peacefully with her only child by her side on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was a celebrated and dedicated educator in McDowell County Schools in West Virginia for over 30 years. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Margaret Hill Tabor; and her loving husband of 53 years,...
David Lee Albig
Jun 30, 2024
Dave Albig, of Radford, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was born in Schenectady, N. Y., to Dale W. Albig and Mildred E. Wendelken Albig. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only sibling, Cheryl A. Albig. He is survived by Pegeen Horth Albig, his wife of 55 years. Dave and...
Kathy Michele Thomas
Jun 29, 2024
Kathy Michele Thomas, 58, of Radford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary L. Thomas, Sr.; and her grandparents. Michele was a lifelong resident of the Radford area. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked in that profession for many years. Michele was also an animal lover, especially of...
Dr. Douglas Delano Warren
Jun 25, 2024
Dr. Douglas Delano Warren passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 61 years by his side on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at 83 years old. Born on August 2, 1940, Doug met the love of his life, Lydia Lee Harley, at Claytor Lake State Park while he was "studying" with fellow Virginia Tech students who had been friends...
Donald Eugene Akers
Jun 23, 2024
Donald "Bub" Eugene Akers, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Bub was an auto mechanic for over 50 years and had owned his own shop at one time. He was very involved in auto racing and passed his love of that down to his son "Bubby". Don loved farming and raising cow/calf pairs. He loved watching...
James "Jim" Phillip Slusher
Jun 22, 2024
James "Jim" Phillip Slusher, Sr., 76, of Radford, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was a Class of 65 graduate of Radford High School where he was an outstanding athlete and defensive end who was selected to represent the State of VA in the Virginia-West Virginia All-Star Football Game. He was...
Mary Chapman Moore Gearheart
Jun 22, 2024
Mary Chapman Moore Gearheart, 79, of Radford, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was retired from 35 years of service with Virginia Tech and Radford University, and was a longtime member of the former Central United Methodist Church in Radford. She was a dedicated volunteer at the former Radford Hospital and was a local Girl Scout leader and cookie...
Karen Jan Patton Hawks
Jun 22, 2024
Karen Jan Patton Hawks of Dublin, VA, went Home to be with her Savior on June 22, 2024, at the age of 67. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, survived by her husband Norman Hawks, 68; children Justin Hawks, 40, Timothy Hawks, 39 (fiance Elizabeth), and Jennifer Hawks Langley, 34 (husband John); and grandchildren Brooks, George, and Kate...
Geneva Valdine Rummell
Jun 20, 2024
Geneva Valdine Rummell, 76, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ray and Elizabeth Furrow Reed; son-in-law, Troy Shane Godsey; sister, Sylvia "Frankie" Odham; brother, Dower "Aubrey" Furrow; and her longtime companion, Walter Smith. Survivors include her son, Tommy Rummell; daughter, Megan Godsey; grandchildren, Mikayla Jones, Brittany Francis (Brian),...
