Danny Lee Calloway
Dec 9, 2023
Danny Calloway entered into eternal rest peacefully on December 9, 2023. Danny was born on July 28, 1954, in Radford, Va. He was born to the late Clifton Norman Calloway and the late Doretha Hendricks Calloway. He was also preceded in death by his half-brother, James Arthur Taylor, and sisters, Golda Reed and Norma Calloway James. Danny attended Dublin High...
Michael Vincent Vengrin
Dec 9, 2023
A philosopher, scholar, carpenter, chef, gardener, and loving husband, father, and grandfather, Michael Vincent Vengrin, age 82, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at the home he built himself surrounded by his family on December 9, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1941, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Joseph and Catherine Vengrin. Michael was the first in his family to...
Arleta Lively Boyd
Dec 8, 2023
Arleta Lively Boyd, 85, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 12, 1938, the daughter of James Frank and Nettie Boone Lively. She was a lifelong member of Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church and retired as department secretary of the Plant Pathology and Weed Science Department at Virginia Tech. Arleta was a...
Virginia "Jenny" Rae Colbert Huddle
Dec 6, 2023
Virginia "Jenny" Rae Colbert Huddle, 79, of Belspring, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She attended Radford University, graduating with her degree in Education. Jenny was a member of Belspring United Methodist Church for over 50 years, as well as a teacher in the Pulaski County Public School system for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by...
Catherine Mae Lewis Delaney
Dec 5, 2023
Catherine Mae Lewis Delaney, 92, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, N. C. She was a member of First Baptist Church on Rock Road. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Delaney; parents, Walter and Lillie Lewis; son, Terrance L. Delaney; infant daughter; brother, Walter Lewis; sisters, Ivory Booth...
Harry "H.B." Beckwith Whitt, Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
Harry Beckwith "H.B." Whitt, Jr., 82, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home in Radford. He was a member of Unity Christian Church and taught at River Heads High School , Pulaski County High School and retired from VA Tech. H. B. was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Beckwith, Sr. and Alma Virginia Linkous Whitt; and...
Dr. Robert Fitzsimons Stickley
Dec 2, 2023
Dr. Robert FitzSimons Stickley (Dr. Bob), loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2023, at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on January 29th, 1951, in Asheville, North Carolina, he dedicated his life to his family, and to bettering the human condition. Fortunate to have lived numerous places in his early years while his father was...
Robert Stewart Coleman
Dec 1, 2023
Robert Stewart Coleman, 87, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his children and grandson. Born in Buchanan County, Va., Robert was the son of the late William Anthony Coleman and Delsa (Conn) Coleman. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mariam (Coleman) Wright and his...
Douglas Macarthur Ray
Nov 28, 2023
Douglas MacArthur Ray, 78, of Custer City, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home in Radford. He served his country in the U. S. Army Reserves for 6 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Minnie Ray; grandson, Raymond Lilly; his siblings, Ed Shelton, Pauline Walton, Jean Clift, Jane Smith and Jim Ray;...
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...
