Robert Soyars Frye
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Soyars Frye, 88, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Carl and Roxie Bowers Frye; his beloved grandson, Cody Wayne Frye; and his brothers-in-law, Tom Crawford, Billy Joe Nunn and Rod Smith. Survivors include his loving wife, Anna Belle Comer Frye; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark Frye (Debbie) and...
Glenn Irven Lyons, Sr.
Aug 28, 2024
Glenn Irven Lyons, Sr., 85, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1939, in Newbern, Virginia, to the late William and Pearl Holderfield Lyons. Along with his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his sons, Glenn Lyons Jr., and Wesley Lyons; brothers, Lawrence, Gene, Raymond, Joe and John Lyons; and his...
Jay Thomas Phillips, Sr.
Aug 27, 2024
Jay Thomas Phillips, Sr., 93, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Salem. He was a U.S. Army veteran and spent his lifetime farming. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Hall Phillips; parents, Jehu Thomas and Maude Long Phillips; 4 brothers, Burman, Woodrow, Mark and Dewey Phillips; and 3 sisters,...
June Henegar Everhart
Aug 21, 2024
June Henegar Everhart, 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Ernest Everhart, Sr.; parents, Thurman Kenneth and Myrtle Novella Henegar; and her siblings, William Henegar, Peggy Houck, Nelda Tate, Larry Henegar and Rita Henegar. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Anne Elizabeth Helms (Robbie), and James Ernest Everhart,...
Ralph David Johnston
Aug 20, 2024
Ralph David Johnston, 74, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Pulaski Hospital after seven months of illness. He was born on January 3, 1950, in Princeton, West Virginia. Ralph was a resident of Dublin for the past 47 years. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Johnston; his mother and stepfather, Myrtle and Louie...
Marjorie Miller Lyle
Aug 19, 2024
Marjorie Miller Lyle, 96, of Radford, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Kroontje Healthcare Center. She was born in Kingsport, Tenn., the daughter of the late John, Jr., and Evelyn Miller, and was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Lyle III. Marjorie was a life-long member of The Radford Presbyterian Church. She was very active in the...
Debra Ann Harrell
Aug 17, 2024
Debra Ann Harrell affectionately known as Debbi passed away in her home with her family by her side on August 17th, 2024, in Dublin, Virginia. Debbi loved sunflowers. In their simple yet striking presence they remind us of the importance of turning towards the light, much like our souls are called to turn towards the light of Gods love. The...
Ivan Gerald Phillips
Aug 16, 2024
Ivan Gerald Phillips, 78, born and raised in Indian Valley, entered his Heavenly home Friday, August 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He and Mary were members of the Snowville Baptist Church. He earned a college degree in Accounting at Danville Technical College. He proudly served on the Virginia National Guard for 6 years and retired from Kollmorgen with over...
Grover Woodrow "Woody" Ayers, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Grover Woodrow (Woody) Ayers Jr., 81, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 12th at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Woody was born on October 22,1942 to Grover Sr. and Pauline Ayers in Radford, Va., but grew up in Ramp, W.Va. He graduated from Sandstone High School in 1960, and then enlisted in the US Army, volunteering for Airborne School and...
Margaret Joann Young Lineburg
Aug 11, 2024
Margaret Joann Young Lineburg, 85, of Radford, Virginia died on August 11, 2024. Joann Young grew up in Marion, Va. and graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1956 where she played basketball, was a cheerleader, and an outstanding student. She attended Radford College to pursue her passion of teaching and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority...
Edwin "Ed" Blair Brewster, Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
Edwin (Ed) Blair Brewster Jr., of Claytor Lake in Pulaski County, Virginia, passed away on August 11, 2024. He shared a beautiful life on the lake with his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Margaret Johnson Brewster. Ed spent his early years in Bluefield, Virginia, before moving to Pearisburg and eventually settling at Claytor Lake. Ed was a...
Larry "Punk" Dean Reese
Aug 11, 2024
Larry Dean "Punk" Reese, 82, of Max Meadows, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at LewisGale Pulaski Hospital. He was retired from White Motor and attended Galax First Assembly Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Louise Reese; brothers, Paul Jr., Donald, and Colin; and sisters, Wanda Green, Patsy Raines, Doris Zipperer, and Micky Childress. Survivors...
Juanita Marie Thompson Wilson
Aug 10, 2024
Juanita Marie Thompson Wilson, 81, of Dublin, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wythe County, Virginia on June 30, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Drewery Thompson and Sylvia Ogle Thompson. Juanita attended New River Community College and Radford University...
Billie Jean Harber
Aug 7, 2024
Billie Jean Harber, of Fairlawn, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born on June 17, 1924, Billie had just celebrated a century of life. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky, and was preceded in death by her father, John Aaron Clarke; mother, Mary Ruth Wagner Clarke; and her loving husband, John Bays Harber....
Frank Willard Akers
Aug 6, 2024
Frank "Willard" Akers, 97, of Dublin, joined his beloved wife, Giny, in their eternal resting place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Summarizing a near century of life is no easy task. We could fill pages with funny stories and various anecdotes, but we will try to do what Willard could not: keep our words short and sweet. If you knew...
Jeffrey Lee Doyle
Aug 6, 2024
Jeffrey Lee Doyle, 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Draper on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was a truck driver and a first responder with RAAP Fire for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sadie Jean Doyle; and brother, Allan Doyle. Survivors include his loving wife, Diane Doyle; daughters, Falyn Paige Doyle, Taylor Davidson...
Barbara Jean Quesenberry
Aug 5, 2024
Barbara Jean Quesenberry, 81, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Edward Quesenberry; parents, Elmon J. Quesenberry and Mabel Dalton Longnecker; and special grandparents who raise her, Lonnie Alvin Dalton and Mary Alice Rigney Dalton. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie and Rhonda Quesenberry; sister, Nora Ockey; sister-in-law,...
Robert Gregory Ripoll
Aug 2, 2024
Robert Gregory Ripoll, 60, of Fairlawn, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. Born to William and Marlene Ripoll, he was raised in Milford, Ohio although most of his extended family lived in West Virginia. A place that he also called home. Bob was an outdoorsman. He loved to fish, camp, and take in the scenery. Bob loved to watch...
Carter Walker Craigie
Aug 1, 2024
Carter Walker Craigie, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at age 86. He is survived by his wife, Kay Cothran Craigie; daughter Jenny Riffe (Greg); grandchildren James Riffe and Evelyn Riffe; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. To know Carter was to love Carter. It was unavoidable. For those of you who didnt get the opportunity...
Donna Denise Gravely
Jul 30, 2024
Donna Denise Buckland Gravely, 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Edward Buckland; sister, Debbie Turpin; and her brother, Curtis Buckland. Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, Grover Gene Gravely; son and daughter-in-law, Sam Gravely (Katie); daughter, Angie Buckland; step-daughter and her husband, Tammy Conn (Bobby); grandchildren, Taylor...
