Samuel "Sammy" Woodrow Cox
Sep 5, 2026
Samuel Woodrow Cox, 78, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home in Pulaski surrounded by his family. Sammy was an amazing person and never met a stranger. He could fix anything and was a fountain of knowledge. He retired from Volvo Trucks but when he wasn’t working, he loved being outdoors, going on adventures and traveling all over...
Norma Jean Kaufman Root
Aug 31, 2026
Norma Jean Root of Radford, VA was escorted to Heaven by the Lord’s Angels on August 31, 2026, while resting peacefully at home with family at her side. Norma was 94.
Born Norma Jean Kaufman of Kalamazoo, MI, “Gammin” was Jerry Root’s devoted wife and a nurturing mother to Karin, Jesse, Kristine, Russell, and Michael. She was a cherished grandmother to...
Wilda Ann Albert Lay
Aug 30, 2026
Wilda Ann Albert Lay, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. She worked for over 20 years in the Controllers Office at Virginia Tech. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Albert and Lorine Humphries Rawlings; sister, Norma “Jeannie” Saunders; and brother, Leonard Albert Jr.
Survivors include her son, Michael Lay; daughter, Lisa Puster; granddaughters, Meredith and...
Robert Douglas Breeden, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Robert D. Breeden, Jr., 62, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He retired from Volvo Trucks.
He was a wonderful father and had a genuine care for others. He leaves behind a legacy of family, love, friendships and countless memories that will be cherished by all who knew him.
He was preceded in...
Patty Lou Flinchum
Aug 27, 2026
Patty Lou Flinchum, 70, of Hiwassee, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard McKinney.
Survivors include her husband, Richard C. Flinchum of Hiwassee; mother, Nora McKinney of Kentucky; daughter, Angela (Shawn) McCroskey of Pearisburg; son, Joseph Allen Keffer, Jr. of Pembroke; sisters, Scottie Neice of Pearisburg and Kay Anderson of Rocky Gap; grandchildren,...
William Lee Belcher
Aug 22, 2026
William Lee Belcher, 55, of Dublin, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was employed with Kollmorgen and a U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lee and Shirley Louise Goforth Belcher.
Survivors include his daughter, Caitlin Novalee Davis; sister, Karen Dishon (Leon); nephews, Tyler and Chandler Dishon; and many other relatives and friends.
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Deborah Gene Taylor
Aug 21, 2026
Deborah Gene Taylor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world on August 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 13, 1947, in Paris, Arkansas, Deborah was the cherished daughter of Eugene and Monett Moore, who preceded her in death, along with her infant son, Kenneth Eugene Taylor.
She is survived by...
Judith Long Dodson
Aug 21, 2026
Judith Long Dodson, age 84, of Radford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and worked for many years in Charlottesville and Virginia Beach public schools, and at New River Community College as an adult education instructor.
She was a graduate of RHS 1960; Radford University, BS Education, 1963; and Old...
Blanche "Tenny" Mannon Jones
Aug 14, 2026
Blanche Ristine Mannon Jones, 86, of Radford, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Roy and Blanche Moore Mannon; husband, Norman Dean Jones; beloved grandchildren, Kelsey and Trey; sisters, Mary Haynes and Opal Pannell; and her brothers, William Roy Mannon, Jr., Rollo Mannon, and Paul Mannon.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law,...
Nancy Wilson King
Aug 14, 2026
Nancy Wilson King, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, nurse and friend, passed away at age 89 on Friday, August 14th, 2026, leaving behind a family that was the greatest source of meaning and pride in her life.
Nancy was born on July 28, 1937, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to Oakey H. Wilson and Martha Hatcher Wilson Burkey. She was raised...
Daniel Ray Morris
Aug 14, 2026
Daniel Ray Morris, 68, of Dublin, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Volvo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Morris and Dellarhea Morris; and sister, Bonnie Simmons.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Betty Campbell Morris; son, Bradley Joe Morris and wife Stephanie; sister, Phyllis Anderson (Dewayne); and many other...
Darlene Yvonne Smith
Aug 13, 2026
Darlene Yvonne Smith, 72, of Fairlawn, Virginia, passed away on August 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Darlene was born on May 5, 1954, in Pulaski, Virginia, to Cleo and James Smith. Throughout her life, she attended Jefferson Elementary School, and Lynchburg and Southwest Training Center.
Darlene was truly a joyous light who brought warmth and love wherever she went....
David Noel Bird, Sr.
Aug 10, 2026
David Noel Bird Sr., 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in his home on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Born in Motoka, West Virginia, he eventually made his way to Radford, Virginia, where he graduated from VOTECH as an electrician. It was there that he began building the life that would become his greatest accomplishment. A...
Lillie Adkins Hamblin
Aug 7, 2026
Lillie Adkins Hamblin, 96, of Belspring, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. “Bobby” Hamblin, Sr.; her parents, Jesse and Imogene Adkins; sister, Alma Whitson; and her brothers, Donald and Jack Adkins.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons and daughters-in-law, Danny...
Donald Readford Hamilton
Aug 7, 2026
Donald Readford Hamilton, 95, of Dublin, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. He was a U. S. Army Korean War 11th Airborne Division veteran and a member of Dublin church of God of Prophecy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lottie Mae Akers Hamilton; brothers, Garnette Hamilton and Orlando William Campbell; and sisters, Arbutus Hopkins, Phyllis...
Elizabeth Ann Burd Goetz
Aug 5, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Burd Goetz passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 86 years. She was born and raised in High Bridge, New Jersey where she graduated from High Bridge High School in 1958. She graduated from Douglass College in 1962 with a degree in mathematics/education. Three days after her graduation, she married Raymond O. Goetz...
Charlene Pettus Jones
Aug 4, 2026
Charlene Pettus Jones, 71, of Fairlawn, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her brother, King “Junie” Harvey, III.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Darryl Jones, Jr. (Jessica); grandchildren, Darryl and Nevaeh; mother, Shirley Agnes Harvey; brother, Jeff Harvey; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marcindy Harris (Kevin) and Teresa Blake (William); uncle, Van...
Kenneth Lee Kirtner
Aug 4, 2026
Kenneth Lee Kirtner, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Douglas Kirtner and Jean Mans Kirtner Reed; and a brother, Benjamin Kirtner.
Survivors include his brother, Billy Kirtner (Kim); nephews, Bradley and Austin; friend, Kenneth Barker; and many other relatives and friends.
As per his wishes, there will be no services.
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Sylvia Jane Caldwell Spradlin
Aug 4, 2026
Sylvia Jane Caldwell Spradlin, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at her home in Radford. She was retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paris Leonard and Betty Jane Solomon Caldwell; husband, Charles F. Spradlin; daughter, Vanessa Yopp; and son, Kenneth, Jr.
Survivors include her son, Dexter Albert (Rhonda); brother, Roscoe Caldwell;...
William "Bill" Douglas Conley, Sr.
Aug 3, 2026
William “Bill” Douglas Conley, Sr., 76, of Dublin, passed away at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Thomas Conley, Sr. and Avis Conley; and his brother, Thomas Conley.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy, a commitment he carried with honor throughout his life. He enjoyed playing golf...
