Robert Levi Stigger
Jan 18, 2024
Robert Levi Stigger, 92, of Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg, Va. peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024, at Heritage Hall, Blacksburg, Va. Robert was born on October 12, 1931, to William Levi Stigger and Anna Lucille Lester, Stigger in the bustling little county of Pulaski Va. Robert enlisted into the 25th Army Infantry on February 26, 1953, as Private-1st Class....
Walton Stanley Lee
Jan 17, 2024
Walton S. Lee, of Floyd County Virginia, passed away on January 17th at the age of 81. He was the son of the late William Jennings Lee and Jessie Pearl Peters Lee. He was born near Libertytown, Md. on October 9, 1942, and grew up in Maryland. He served in the U. S. Navy on the ship, The USS Galveston...
Richard Russell Delaney
Jan 16, 2024
Richard Russell Delaney, 51, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He owned and operated Delaneys Kitchen. Survivors include his children, Kendrick, Isaiah, Jaxon and Xavier; parents, Michael Lewis and Vanessa Delaney Cummings; brother, Dezi "Willie" Delaney; fianc, Amber Lane; and many other relatives and special friends. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m....
Barbara Gayle Long
Jan 16, 2024
Barbara Gayle Long, of Pulaski, Virginia, born July 24, 1937, died January 16, 2024. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, I.D. and Sarah Long. She is survived by her cousins, Kirsten (Dave) Davis, Rob (Wendy) Rea, Curtis (Marian) Rea, and Wayne (Lynn) Dowd. Gayle is also survived by many friends who have long considered her to be part...
Gloria Frye
Jan 14, 2024
In Loving Memory of Gloria Frye We are deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved matriarch, Gloria Frye. Gloria, our guide, mentor, and friend, departed this world surrounded by the love of her family. Gloria spent her life fully embodying the values of kindness and compassion that remained her guiding principles. She possessed a boundless spirit of...
Frances May "Faye" Kent
Jan 14, 2024
A Dublin native, Frances May "Faye" Kent of Laurel, Maryland died January 14, 2024 in Silver Springs Maryland after a short struggle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents John Baskerville Kent Sr. and Virginia Denison Pretlow Kent. Her brother John Baskerville Kent lived in the old home and passed away 20 days before Faye. He chose...
Gertrude Thomas Simpson
Jan 13, 2024
Gertrude Thomas Simpson, 93, of Dublin, Va., (formerly of Belspring) passed away at her home Saturday, January 13, 2024. Gertrude was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother (MawMaw). She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maude Thomas; husband of 58 years, Thomas William Simpson; son, Thomas William Simpson, Jr.; grandson, Brian Simpson; and siblings, Thelma Foss, Mary...
Jacquelyn Crawford Norford
Jan 13, 2024
Jacquelyn Crawford Norford, 85, passed away at her home in Radford on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was a retired manager with Grand Home Furnishings. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lena Crawford; husband, George William Norford; and son, George David Norford. Survivors include her sons, William Norford and Jeffrey Wayne Norford; grandchildren, Bradley Norford, Andrea...
Lois Jasperson Lusk
Jan 12, 2024
Lois Jasperson Lusk, 83, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home in Radford. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Alice Jasperson; husband, Paul Duane Lusk; and son, Paul David Lusk. Survivors include her sons, Richard D. Lusk, Howard M. Lusk...
Herbert Dean Scott
Jan 12, 2024
Herbert Dean Scott, 83, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home in Radford. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lewis, Jr. and Elizabeth Agnes Reed Scott; and his wife, Linda Scott. Survivors include his sister, Darlene Nelson; brother, Harvey...
Virginia Gail Roope Akers
Jan 11, 2024
Virginia Gail Roope Akers, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly January 11, 2024. Gail was born in Mercer County, WV March 4, 1947. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert (Bud) Lee Roope; her mother, Hilda Virginia Bolen Roope; infant brother, Patrick; and her love, Roy Gerberich. She was employed by Pulaski County Public Schools for 20 years. Gail...
Rebecca Mayhew Ridpath
Jan 11, 2024
Rebecca Mayhew Ridpath, 85, of Radford, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Benny Cameron Ridpath; father, Allen Snow Mayhew; and her mother Mattie Lee Hancock Mayhew. Becky was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She graduated from Martinsville High School in 1956 and Radford College in 1960 with...
Shirley Hatcher Wheeler
Jan 10, 2024
Shirley Hatcher Wheeler, 82, passed away at her home in Dublin on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was retired from Kollmorgen and a member of Belleview Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James L. and Dolly Mae Hatcher; and brothers, Basel Lee and J. David Hatcher. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Donald Wheeler, Sr.; daughter...
Rachael Nicole Burnett
Jan 9, 2024
After a courageous and hard fought battle, Rachael Nicole Burnetts spirit took flight from this world on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael V. Burnett; and paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Mary Frances (buggy) Burnett. Rachael was smart, witty and had a keen sense of humor. She possessed a beautiful and magnetic smile. She...
Michael Andrew Earls
Jan 6, 2024
Michael Andrew Earls, 74, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Franklin and Emma Brown Earls. Survivors include his sons, Michael Keck of Arizona, and Jason Baker of Ohio; grandsons, Jerry Kelly (Jessica) and Dominic Grinstead of Arkansas; great grandson, Ziven Wayne Kelly of Arkansas; brother and sister-in-law, John...
Christine Russell Thompson
Jan 6, 2024
Christine Russell Thompson, 73, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her home in Radford. Christine loved flowers and spending time with her granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillie Mae Russell; husband, Vinton Thompson, Jr.; sister, Margie Friend; and brothers, Woodrow, J. R., John "Kitty" and Roger Russell. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law,...
Rebecca Lynn Ruby
Jan 5, 2024
Rebecca Lynn Ruby, 59, of Dublin, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Betty Haire. She was the most independent and caring mother, and the best Grammie any granddaughter could ask for! Survivors include her daughter, Erica Flores (Anthony); life partner, Randal Boyd; granddaughters, Iszabella and Ariyanna Flores; brother, Michael Haire...
Dennis Dehart Atkins
Jan 4, 2024
Dennis Dehart Atkins, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Minton Atkins; parents, Theodore Judd and Virginia Covey Atkins; and brothers, Dean and David Atkins. Survivors include his special sister, Melissa "Missy" Elkins; special nephew, T.J. Wirt; nephew, Ben Wirt; siblings and their spouses, Carol Hall, Bobby (Betsy)...
Ruby Agnes Harrison Austin
Jan 3, 2024
Ruby Agnes Harrison Austin, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was retired from Burlington Mills and a member of Childress Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Betty Harrison; her husband, George Andrew Austin; and her siblings, Carl, Margaret, Gail, Charlie and Jimmy. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Gladys...
Joan Simpkins Jett
Jan 3, 2024
Joan Simpkins Jett, 84, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was a loving and caring wife, mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family and to all whose lives she touched. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, James Ohlsen Simpkins, Sr. and Maggie H. Simpkins; her sister, Trudy Simpkins Merriman; brother-in-law, Donald Merriman; and nephew, William...
