Betty P. Burnette
Nov 28, 2023
Betty P. Burnette, 83, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, "Doc" Burnette; parents, Euell H. and Virginia Poff; brother, Robert Poff; and her sisters, Marjorie Faye King and Norma Jean Guilliams. Survivors include her sisters, Myra P. Wray and Coleta P. Fralin; sister-in-law, Claire E. Poff; and numerous nieces, nephews,...
Dorothy "Dot" May Strader Moore
Nov 27, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" May Strader Moore went peacefully to the Lord on November 27, 2023. Dot was born in Drift, Kentucky on June 6, 1928, and grew up in Radford, Va. She graduated Radford High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physical Education and a minor in English and Social Studies from...
Donna Raye Martin Carden
Nov 24, 2023
Donna Raye Carden (nee Martin) went home to the Kingdom of Heaven on November 24th, 2023, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Donna was born in Pembroke, Va. on March 15, 1947, to Nellie and Watson Martin. The family moved to Blacksburg, Va. when Donna was 9 years old. Donna Carden graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1965. She then went to...
Donna Lee Mcmillen
Nov 23, 2023
Donna Lee McMillen, 77, of Indian Valley, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was a Registered Nurse but was lovingly known around Radford City Schools as "Nurse Donna". She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Rosalee Yeomans. Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly McMillen Hunt and Meghan McMillen (Adam Kell); granddaughter, Kellan Layne Martin; bonus granddaughter, Layla...
Ella Sue Painter Price
Nov 22, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the departure of Ella Sue Painter Price from this life to the next. She lived a very full life from March 31,1941 - November 22, 2023, and is survived by her granddaughter and two younger sisters. She is and will be greatly missed. The Price family is in the care of the...
Ila Ann Yates
Nov 21, 2023
Ila Ann Yates, 90, of Fairlawn, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savior on the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Ila was a strong woman of faith, who loved the Lord with all her heart. She was an active figure in the local church for many years. Ila loved reading and gardening, getting her hands in the...
Andrew Jerry James
Nov 21, 2023
Andrew "Jerry" James, 66, of Radford, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Kyle James and Laura Bell James; sister, Shannon; and brother, Sandy. Surviving are his sisters, Carrie Decker of Fairlawn and Gay James of Radford; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no services. The James family is in the...
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
