Obituary Listing

Apr 16, 2026

Carole Jean Minard Umberger, 84, formerly of Radford, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Henrico, Virginia. She was born, January 23, 1942 in Bound Brook, NJ and raised in Chester, NJ. Jean graduated from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey). She moved to Radford permanently in 1970 where she met and married E. Vance Umberger...

Apr 16, 2026

Ms. Margaret "Denise" Boor, 76, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on April 16, 2026.

Born in Maryland, Denise moved to the New River Valley as a young woman, where she became a mother, teacher, grandmother, and dear friend whose warmth and enthusiasm touched many lives.

For 30 years, Denise taught science at Belle Heth Elementary...

Apr 14, 2026

William Paul "Bill" Andrews, 90, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, April 15, 2026. Bill was a longtime member of West Radford Church of God and a faithful member of Gideons International through the Radford chapter. He spent most of his life in Radford. In his later years, he resided at English Meadows Blacksburg Campus beginning in July 2024. He...

Apr 12, 2026

Johnnie Gray Moore, 82, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Johnnie was a 1976 graduate of Radford University, taught in Montgomery County Schools at Belview Elementary School for 13 years and culminated her 32 years teaching career in 2008 at North Myrtle Beach Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Gray Wallace...

Apr 12, 2026

Jonny William Butler, Jr., 81, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. A proud "Dublin Duke" at heart, Jonny was equally defined by his unwavering loyalty as a Bobcat, a Hokie, and a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan. Jonny held a unique place in local history as one of the first male students to attend Radford University. His...

Apr 7, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Hedrick, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was the birth daughter of James Willard Arrington and Edith Alton Arrington. After her mother, Edith, passed away when she was very young, she was raised in West Virginia by her mother's parents, John Albert Arrington and Indie Annie Arrington, who adopted her as...

Apr 5, 2026

Robert Gordon Beckner, Mr. Beck, age 77, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Resurrection Sunday, April 5th, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Beckner, father, James Beckner, grandson, AJ Bryson and nephew, Chris Beckner.

Robert is survived by his wife, Rita Beckner; daughter, Mary Anne Bryson and Jeremiah...

Apr 5, 2026

Robert "Bob" Lee Donley, 78, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Dublin. He was a member of Blue Ridge Church and a well known Barber in Dublin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Trevy and Edith Christine Ross Donley; and sister, Peggy Donley Smith (Howard).

Survivors include his wife of...

Apr 5, 2026

Andrew Inman, age 44, of Radford, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1981, at Henry County Hospital in New Castle, Indiana.

Andrew was a 1999 graduate from Shenandoah High School in Middletown, IN where he was a proud member of the FFA program. He stayed in...

Apr 4, 2026

Conley Hugh Dishon of Snowville, VA passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Conley was born September 27, 1933, to Freeman and Dallas Dishon. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen and Mozelle; and brother, Merle.

Conley is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janet; son, Tillow (Jo); grandson, Christopher; granddaughter, Taylor...

Mar 30, 2026

Michael Zane Jenkins, 74, of Dublin, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, after courageously battling health issues.

He was born and raised in Pulaski, in the close knit community of Mt. Olivet, where he developed a strong sense of hard work, love of family, and the love of nature that would guide him throughout his life.

Mar 26, 2026

Gregory Leonard Stokley, 67, of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Basil Leonard and Myrtle Jean Roatenberry Stokley.

Greg was a 1977 graduate of Radford High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in business from Radford University in 1982. He...

Mar 26, 2026

Jerry Allen Cooper, 75, of Parrott, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Oma Mullins Cooper, and his brothers, Larry and Peter Cooper.

Survivors include his loving wife, Myra Joyce Pruett Cooper; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Cooper, Jr. (Patricia), and Jamie Cooper (Miranda);...

Mar 25, 2026

Troy Hubert Dalton, Jr., 56, of Dublin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Hubert Dalton, Sr.

Troy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1988 to 1992. He later dedicated his life to public service,...

Mar 25, 2026

Dale Ardell Kleppin, 93, of Radford, Virginia, left to meet his beloved wife Jean for their weekly Wednesday breakfast date on the morning of March 25, 2026. She'd been holding their table for 10 years.

Dale was born in Wessington Springs, South Dakota on June 10, 1932. Although he didn't remember, he survived a skull fracture after...

Mar 24, 2026

Buddy Wilson Hawley, 91, of Fairlawn, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Hamilton and Ola Scott Hawley; brothers, Bob and Nelson Hawley; and his sister, Ann Resnick.

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Clarice Nadine Young Hawley; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray Wilson Hawley (Nancy) and...

Mar 22, 2026

Zoe Myers Rowell, 86, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in Radford, Virginia. Zoe began her life in McMinnville, Tennessee, growing up on her family's farm with her sister Jan and her brother Andy nestled in the mountains of Myers Cove.

After graduating from Vanderbilt University in 1961, she moved to Atlanta to work at a...

Mar 21, 2026

Brent Edmondson Brown, 49, of Ashburn, previously of Radford, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1976, to Raymond and Faye Carr Brown, and was their only child. Brent grew up in Radford and attended Radford Public Schools. He played basketball, football and soccer. Brent accepted Christ as Lord and Savior at an...

Mar 21, 2026

Mary Lynn Conner, 87, a native of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Ishmael Conner, Sr. and Grace Earles Conner; her brothers, Noah David Conner and Luther "Junior" Conner; her sister, Rebecca "Becky" Hewitt; and her great-nephew, Matthew Legg....

Mar 21, 2026

Beverly Neal Rose, 72, of Radford, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1953, to the late Rebecca and James Neal. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howie Rose; and her grandson, Matthew East.

Beverly leaves to cherish...