Roxie Helen Long Dishon
Sep 25, 2023
Roxie Helen Long Dishon, age 97, departed this life on Monday, September 25th, 2023. She was born April 21st, 1926, to parents Cooper Kunkle Long and Nancy (Nanny) Duncan Long. She grew up on the Long family farm on the banks of Little River in Snowville, Va. She attended Green Hill School (Snowville, Va.) and graduated from Draper High School....
Patricia Ann Morehead Nester
Sep 21, 2023
Patricia Ann Morehead Nester, 75, of Parrott, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junior Oliver and Lois Johnston Morehead; her loving husband, William Louis Nester; her daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Del Giles; two siblings; and her beloved grandson, Hayden Quesenberry. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Edward...
Nancy Davis Viar
Sep 21, 2023
Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Nancy Davis Viar, 84, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was retired from the housekeeping department at Carilion NRV Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Mary Davis; husband, Douglas William Viar; daughter, Jeanett Viar; siblings, June, Earnest, Harry, Jim, Thelma, Jane Davis McDaniel and Bruce. Survivors...
Herbert Curtis Musselman
Sep 18, 2023
Herbert Curtis Musselman, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emery and Alice Musselman. Survivors include his loving wife of 77 years, Roselee Akers Musselman; brothers, Emery and Danny Musselman; and numerous other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on...
Willis Don Gilbert
Sep 17, 2023
Willis Don Gilbert, 95, of Titusville, PA, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning September 17, 2023, at Southwoods Assisted Living. He was born December 22, 1927, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Willis and Lucille Higgins Gilbert. Don was a veteran of World War II, serving honorably in the Navy and was a life member of the American...
Maxine Shelburne Dishon
Sep 12, 2023
Maxine Shelburne Dishon, 85, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Richmond, Virginia. She was born in Pulaski County on September 2, 1938, to the late Edna Louise Ridpath and Roscoe Josiah Shelburne. Maxine was a graduate of Radford College (1959). She was a high school English teacher for 42 years, serving 12 years in Franklin County, and...
Patricia Colleen Viers Blackburn
Sep 12, 2023
Patricia Colleen Viers Blackburn, 80, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was a member of Snowville Baptist Church and was an administrative assistant for over 23 years with Radford OBGYN Office. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Rosa Viers; and her husband, Cadell Blackburn. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Susan...
Cynthia Covey Pagans
Sep 9, 2023
Cynthia "Cyndi" Diane Covey Pagans, 68, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 9, 2023, after battling cancer. She was born on March 10, 1955, to the late Simon "Pete" Kenton Covey and Darlene June Via Covey in Pulaski, Virginia. She graduated from Pulaski High School and worked for Montgomery County Social Services for...
Larry Edward Walker
Sep 8, 2023
Larry Edward Walker, 78, of Radford, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. He was a member of the Radford Fire Department and EMS and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Walker and Blanche Walker Collier; and sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Harless Bain. He is survived by his wife of 58...
Brenda Mae Fisher
Sep 8, 2023
Brenda Mae Fisher, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. She was a member of Compassion Church in Radford. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eula Lytton; and brothers, Ronnie and Robert Lytton. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, David Fisher; sons, Michael Cantrell and Amy, James Cantrell and Colin, and Jason Cantrell...
Deborah Reynolds Medley
Sep 7, 2023
Deborah "Debbie" Reynolds Medley, 67, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray M. and Pearl Quesenberry Reynolds; and sister and brother-in-law Doris and Ricky Owens. Survivors include her son, Lynn Medley of New Castle; her daughter and son-in law, Kim and Gary...
Barbara Olinger Jesberg
Sep 7, 2023
Barbara Ann Olinger Jesberg, 76, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter James and Mildred Clear Olinger; and her husband, Carl Jesberg. She is survived by her son, Eric White; grandchildren, Alexis Thacker (Rick) and Dustin White; great-grandchildren, Beck and Ad Thacker; sister...
Everette Andrew Pack
Sep 7, 2023
Everette Andrew Pack, 82, of Radford, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Everette graduated from Carson-Newman College (now University) in 1962 where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics. He relocated his family from East Tennessee to Radford, Va. where he applied his degree to a highly accomplished 35-year career at Hercules (RAAP). He was a dedicated and highly...
Sibil Dawn Lester
Sep 6, 2023
Sibil Dawn Lester, 92, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She came into this world a strong and determined woman and left us in the same way. Sibil was born on June 26, 1931, and lived a full 92 years working hard and constantly moving. She was employed at Hubble Lighting, retiring in 2003. Sibil has lived...
Liam Daniel Mccoy
Sep 3, 2023
Liam Daniel McCoy, 18, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed going fast on his motorcycle, and was a follower of God. Liam had a smile that would light up the room and will be dearly missed by anyone that had the privilege of knowing him. Survivors include his mother and bonus...
Jerry Allen Rickey
Sep 1, 2023
Jerry Allen Rickey, 66, of Dublin, went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 1, 2023. Jerry was a respected and faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, friends, and Church. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Bus Ministry Director for over 20 years. Jerry retired from UPS after 40...
Roberta Lillian Breeden
Aug 31, 2023
Roberta L. Breeden, 78, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1945, in Montgomery County to Ethel and Elijah Collins. She retired from Radford University where she enjoyed serving food to all the students and staff. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Doug Breeden; parents, Ethel and Elijah Collins; son, Gene...
Matthew Scott Brunner
Aug 31, 2023
Matthew Scott Brunner, 49, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home in Pulaski, surrounded by his family. He was a Registrar and Political Science Instructor at Radford University and a longtime St. Jude Catholic Church member. He was preceded in death by his mother, Suzanne Moore. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Daniela Rae Stoots Brunner; children,...
Danny Mark Carter
Aug 31, 2023
Danny Mark Carter, 69, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023. He was a carpenter and plumber. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Glee and Wilma Carter; brother, Robert Samuel Carter; sisters, Barbara Flo Melvin and Phyllis Jean Bessler. Survivors include his brother, Roy Carter, Sr.; niece, Faith Kobrehel (Michael); sister, Elizabeth Hamblin; nieces, Sandi (Brian) Cantel,...
Henry "Litch" Litchfield Rogers
Aug 31, 2023
Henry Litchfield "Litch" Rogers, 72, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, DeWitt Ted and Dorrice Litchfield Rogers; and his granddaughter, Tess Carrington Rogers. Survivors include his sons, Hank Rogers (Hannah) and Joseph Rogers; daughter, Jean Marie Rogers; grandchildren, Katyn Marie, Nicole Ritamarie, James David "J.J.", Zachary, and Daisy Gracelyn;...
