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),...
Robert "Bobby" Lee Turman
Jun 18, 2024
Robert Lee (Bobby) Turman passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford. He was born on July 8, 1938, in Pulaski and was the son of the late Edgar Lemon and Ruth Allison Turman. On September 4, 1960, at the Allisonia United Methodist Church in Allisonia, Pulaski County, he married the love of his life,...
Basil George Grapsas
Jun 14, 2024
Basil George Grapsas, 94, of Radford, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born in Athens Greece on June 17, 1929, and completed his education in America attending Massachusetts State University and graduating with a degree in engineering. He retired in 1994 from Hercules, Inc. A loving and devoted husband and father, grandfather, and great grandfather, he is survived...
Ralph Albert Memitt
Jun 14, 2024
Ralph Albert Memitt left this sweet and sorrowful world with his family by his side to enter the gates of heaven on June 14, 2024. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, William Insley Memitt and his mother Mildred Louise Lester Memitt and by his brother William "Bill" Memitt. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 32 years,...
James Ray Buhi
Jun 14, 2024
James Ray Buhi, 69, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home in Radford. He was retired from the U. S. Army. James was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Catherine F. Buhi; brothers-in-law, Randy Widau and Bob Koeblin; and mom, Pauline Buhi. Survivors include his son, Jason Buhi; daughter, Amy (Stephen) Bernick; grandchildren, Josef and...
Tammy Renee Dingus Brown
Jun 13, 2024
Tammy Renee Dingus Brown, 50, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Lee Dingus; and brother, Michael Dingus. Survivors include her husband, Gary Brown; daughter, Leah (Cody) Edmondson; grandsons, Nolan and Alden; mother, Kathy Smith Dingus; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. A celebration of her life will be...
Kitty Sue Tickle Pauley
Jun 12, 2024
Kitty Sue Tickle Pauley, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Helen Tickle; husband, Thomas G. Pauley; son, Thomas Blynn Pauley; and sisters, Barbara Berbert and Judy Belcher. Survivors include her son, Kenny Pauley; daughter, Connie Wood (Mike); grandchildren, Michael, Travis, and Cara and Lucas...
Michael J. Summa
Jun 10, 2024
Michael J Summa, 72, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away after a long illness. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., grew up in Norwalk, Conn. before traveling around the United States, spending time in Colorado and finally settling in Southwest Virginia. He was a 1970 graduate of Norwalk High School and formerly a part of the maintenance crew with the Connecticut...
Wilford Janvier Wilson
Jun 8, 2024
Wilford Janvier Wilson, 85, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ethel Wilson; spouse, Margaret Wilson; and siblings, Darlene Wilson, Rita Thornton, Alvin Wilson and Sandra Wilson. Survivors include his sister, Wanda (Bob) Wingo; brother, Steve Wilson; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. The family...
Ronald Hugh Phillips
Jun 8, 2024
Ronald Hugh Phillips, 77, of Fairlawn, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church and retired from New River Industries with over 40 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eula and Joyce Phillips, former wife, Shirley, and...
Sharon "Sha" Yvonne Holder Whittimore
Jun 7, 2024
Sharon "Sha" Yvonne Holder Whittimore, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024. She was retired from Hubbell Lighting. Sha was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kirtner; husband, Michael Ray Whittimore; and brothers, Thomas and Geary Martin. Survivors include her daughter, Lori Renee Whittimore; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Whittimore and Alexander Gage Roseberry; longtime friends, Donna and Eddie Hall,...
Del Allen Loughlin
Jun 6, 2024
Del Allen Loughlin, 52, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home in Hiwassee. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church and a U. S. Army veteran having served during Desert Storm. Del was preceded in death by his stepfather, William Niedermann. Survivors include his wife, Bobbi Loughlin; son, Keith Loughlin; daughter, Elizabeth Loughlin; father, Delbert Allen...
Joshua Bryant Cabell
Jun 3, 2024
Joshua Bryant Cabell, 35, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Peggy Cabell. Survivors include his parents, Kenny Sr. and Sheila Cabell; sister and brother-in-law, Crystal Cabell (Roberto Ruff); brother, Kenny Cabell, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Elijiah Cabell, Olivia Cabell, Isaac Cabell and Ella Cabell; maternal grandparents,...
