George Nathan Canode, Jr.
Nov 21, 2023
George Nathan Canode, Jr., 78, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1945. George was a graduate of Newcastle High School and went to Virginia Tech where he received a degree in animal science. He was a dedicated member of the block and bridle club. After that, he joined the army, serving...
Jean Kirtner Reed
Nov 20, 2023
Jean Kirtner Reed, 86, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home in Christiansburg. She was retired from the Radford Arsenal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucille Mans; her son, Benjamin Kirtner; brother, Arthur "Butch" Mans; grandson, Brandon Kirtner; and former husband, William D. Kirtner. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Kenny Kirtner and...
Victoria Amanda Bowling Vanbuskirk Kirby
Nov 20, 2023
On November 20, 2023, Victoria Amanda Bowling VanBuskirk Kirby passed away at the age of 97, in Martinsville, Va. Mom was born in Franklin County, Va., January 23, 1926, the tenth child out of her eleven siblings to Toka Jane Thomas and James Leonard Bowling. To her family, she was Victoria, a spitfire of a youngster, who as the story...
Dorothy Bond Gibson
Nov 20, 2023
Dorothy Bond Gibson, 88, of Radford, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret Cayton Bond; husband, Donald Lewis Gibson, Sr.; son, Donald Lewis Gibson, Jr.; daughter, Donna Martin; her great- grandson, Jacob Mustard; brothers, Roger Bond and Harry Bond, Jr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Camela...
Mary Lula Williams Young
Nov 17, 2023
Mary Lula Williams Young, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Williams; her husband, Robert Melvin Young; and her brother, James Williams. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and David Lee; son, Robbie Young; grandchildren, Robert Adrian Young, Landon Michael Lee, Matthew Lewis Lee, and Tabitha...
Kenneth Leroy Lytton
Nov 17, 2023
Kenneth Leroy Lytton, 82, of Dublin, left this earthly world for his Heavenly home on Friday, November 17, 2023. "Leroy" was born to the late Wallace William and Minnie Arbutus Lytton of Christiansburg. He spent four years in the Army serving our country thereafter going into the workforce where he spent his last 18 years of employment at Inland Motor/Danaher...
Mary M. Nester
Nov 16, 2023
Mary M. Nester, 80, of Chesapeake, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center with her children by her side. Formerly of Radford, Virginia, she enjoyed her lifelong love of sewing. Mary leaves behind her children, Lucinda Nester of Richmond, R. Scott Nester of Chesapeake and Jennifer Ashbrook (Frank) of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren, Ashley and Andrew...
James Thompson Turner
Nov 13, 2023
James Thompson Turner, 77, of Dublin, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Veterans Care Center in Salem. He was a U. S. Army veteran and owner/operator of Northside Gulf, Jims Radiator, and J&J Sales. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Margaret Turner; daughter, Patricia Davis; brother, and brothers-in-law, Jack Mullins and Jim Gettys. He...
Curtis Dean Trail
Nov 12, 2023
Curtis Dean Trail, 61, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Almeda Trail; and sister, Vickie Sands. Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael Trail and Kathryn, and Dennis Trail and Janet; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services will be held at a later date. The...
Robert "Bob" Wilson Harman Iv
Nov 10, 2023
Robert "Bob" Wilson Harman IV, 79, of Hiwassee, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. He was a U. S. Army veteran and owner of Virginia Textiles. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert III and Edythe Harman; and aunt, Mary Goodman. Survivors include his wife, Apolonia Harman; daughter, Sherry Burgess (Bobby); grandson, Jackson Wyatt Chaffin; brothers, John Harman...
Nelda Jean Payne
Nov 10, 2023
Nelda Jean Bolt Payne, 79, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at her home in Radford. She was a retired US Postmaster at the New River Post Office. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt Orville Bolt and Mertie Elizabeth Nester; brother, Norman, Roy and Clinton Bolt; and sisters, Dorothy Bolt, Lovelyn Carmichael, Fay Wilkerson and Hazel Thomas....
Robert "Bob" Whaling Harman
Nov 9, 2023
Robert "Bob" Whaling Harman, 65, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Whaling Sr. and Gertrude Mitchell Harman; and his daughter, Jessica Ann Harman. Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Sinderman (Paul), and Janet Lilly (Gary Sutphin); nephews and their spouses, Scotty Eversole (JJ), and Brian Eversole (Kelly); nieces and...
John Thomas Weaver, Jr.
Nov 8, 2023
John Thomas Weaver, Jr., 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. A private family service will be held at a later date. The Weaver family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
Alice Turner Sutphin
Nov 7, 2023
Alice Turner Sutphin, 93, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Myrtle Turner; her husband, Rev. Bobby Sutphin; son, David Sutphin; brother, Russell Turner; and sister, Lois Blevins. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Melody Sutphin, and Stephen and...
John Roy Aker
Nov 3, 2023
John Roy Aker, 82, of Fairlawn, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Belle Aker; brothers, Bob and Jack Aker; and a sister, Charlotte Weaver. Survivors include his wife of 56 years,...
Marvin Gray Powers
Nov 2, 2023
Marvin Gray Powers, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was formally a police officer and EMT with Pulaski County. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey T., Sr. and Rosa Powers; daughter, Misty Bowman Mills; grandson, Zane Gray Powers; brother, Jim Powers; and a sister, Carrol P. Hughes. Survivors include his son, Shannan Powers...
Sandra "Sandy" Price Beasley
Nov 2, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Price Beasley, 69, of Radford, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was in hospital administration for over 30 years at Carilion NRV Medical Center and Radford Community Hospital. Sandy enjoyed crafting, painting watercolors, going to the beach, but more than anything, spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded...
Terry Edward Winkle
Nov 2, 2023
Terry Edward Winkle, 66, of Riner, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was member of Blue Ridge Church in Christiansburg and was the owner of Winkles Dairy Farm. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Winkle; and brother, Bobby Lee Edward Winkle. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Brenda H. Winkle; son, Lee Winkle (Sarah); daughter,...
Frank "Sonny" Gerard Havens
Nov 1, 2023
Frank "Sonny" Gerard Havens, 81, of Radford, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Frank retired as an Animal Control Officer for the City of Radford. He was a volunteer firefighter for Radford for many years. Frank was a dedicated friend and family man. If you needed a laugh, a good story, a shoulder to cry on,...
Ethel Mae Sutphin Fizer
Nov 1, 2023
Ethel Mae Sutphin Fizer, 88, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William McKinley and Mary Etta Spaulding Sutphin; her loving husband of 46 years, Vernon Walter Fizer; and her sons, George "Peanut" Fizer, Leon Fizer, Gene Fizer, and Curtis Fizer. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mason "Button" and...
