Lillie Gay Roop Fortner
Jul 30, 2023
Lillie Gay Roop Fortner, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1955. Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, Hassel and Millie Roop; and her granddaughter, Hannah Hall. She is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, Rocky Steven Fortner; sons, David Grimm (Brandy) and William Hall...
Joyce Ann Riggins Brown
Jul 29, 2023
Joyce Ann Riggins Brown, 80, passed away at her home in Dublin on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was retired from Volvo Trucks. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, George and Daisy Riggins; daughter, Sandra Woolridge; and sister, Brenda Bear. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Brun, and Kimberly Breeden; son-in-law, Larry Woolridge; grandchildren, Hailey Brugh (Eli...
David Thomas Whitlock
Jul 28, 2023
David Thomas Whitlock, 73, of Barren Springs, Virginia gained his heavenly body on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his memory by living their lives to the fullest. David was born March 24, 1950, in Radford, Virginia to the late Maynard "Bunk" and Betty Murdock Whitlock. What a joyous reunion,...
Eric Lemmont Webb
Jul 26, 2023
Eric Lemmont Webb, 46, of Pulaski, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dency Webb. Survivors include his loving wife, Amanda Elizabeth Webb; daughters, Erika and Eriyah Webb; mother, Betty Jean Webb; stepchildren, Jasmine Taylor, Ethan Charlton, II, and Elijah Wesley; brothers, David Jeter (Carlea), J.T. Hayden, and Anthony Hayden; sister, Lekeshia...
Helen Marie Wade
Jul 26, 2023
Helen Marie Wade, 97, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiley Joe and Azula Wade; sisters, Eula Simpkins, Ovella Wade and Erma Wade; and her brothers, Frank, Clarence and Herschel Wade. Helen is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Radford. Helen loved...
James Robert Fisher, Jr.
Jul 23, 2023
Jimmy Fisher, 71, of Radford, passed away peacefully at home on July 23rd. He was surrounded by his family who loved him and laughed with him right up until the end. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 52 years, JoAnn; daughter, Shelly Fisher, of Radford and her children, Julius, Anabel, Patton, and Sophie, of Radford; daughter, Jamie Moffit and...
William "Bill" Clyde Johnston
Jul 22, 2023
William "Bill" Clyde Johnston, 67, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde William and Hazel White Johnston. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Valerie Oder Johnston; daughter and son-in-law, Caroline Mora (Andres Mora Guevara); son, Tyler William Henry Johnston; grandchildren, Austin, Andrew, Ariana,...
Mary Virginia Harris
Jul 22, 2023
Mary Virginia Webber Harris, 81, of Radford, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Leroy and Mary Ruth Huff Webber; her loving husband, Robert "Buckeye" Painter Harris; and her brother, Jimmy Webber. Survivors include her son, Mark Harris; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy Prisk Buettiker (Alex), and Karen Lea Savvides (Savva); grandchildren,...
Linda Fay Nunley
Jul 21, 2023
Linda Fay Nunley, 75, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023. She was a 1967 graduate of Christiansburg High School and attended Piedmont Bible College in North Carolina. Sis was a TomBoy growing up. She loved to climb trees and play in the woods. She was a cashier at Sears during her 20s in Winston-Salem. She could work on cars...
Susan Dawn Carter Turner
Jul 18, 2023
Susan Dawn Carter Turner, 57, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her home in Hiwassee. She was a cashier at Walmart. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Treva Carter. Survivors include her husband, Sammy Turner; brother, Stephen Carter; and K9 companion, Gypsy. The family will receive friends from 5 until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September...
Opal Ella Bain Shaffer Lawrence
Jul 14, 2023
Opal Ella Bain Shaffer Lawrence of Radford went to her heavenly home on July 14, 2023. Opal was 88 years old. Opal loved life and her family was the center of her life. She loved getting the family together at the old home place and to talk about the days of growing up there. To her family she was known...
Anthea Jean Goodridge Pugh
Jul 13, 2023
Anthea Jean Goodridge Pugh, 88, passed away at her home in Radford on July 13, 2023, with her family attending to her care in her final days. The Pugh family is grateful to Intrepid Hospice and Dr. Charles Judy whose attentive care allowed Anthea to stay in her home for her last months. Anthea was born in Plainfield, Vt., and...
Dixie Dudley Callahan
Jul 13, 2023
Dixie Dudley Callahan, 75, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Dudley; mother and stepfather, Ruby and Kinky Ritter; and brothers, Louie and Larry Ritter. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Callahan; sons, Neil Dishon and Jeff Dishon (Julie); grandchildren, Ami Alderman, Kristin Dishon, Jeffery Dishon, Jr., and...
Richard Dean Selvey
Jul 12, 2023
Richard Dean Selvey, 62, passed away at his home in Pulaski on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Radford and retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Eugene Selvey, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Eileen G. Selvey; brother, Ben Selvey, Jr. (Debbie); sisters, Paige...
James "Sherry" Sheridan Jackson
Jul 12, 2023
James Sheridan "Sherry" Jackson was a cowboy from the wild of Indian Creek, Chesapeake. With the fire of his father, Papa Don Vernon, and the heart of his mother, Mama Jeanne McCrary, he lived his life with intention. Stubborn as hell but just as soft, he was a force holding so much strength and wielding so much love. He was...
Nancy Ratcliffe Light
Jul 12, 2023
Nancy Ratcliffe Light, 83, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Banford Jr. and Edna Walker Ratcliffe; her brother, Robert "Bobby" III; and sisters, Barbara Blankenship and Joyce Ann Ratcliffe. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Clarence Wesley Light; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan Light...
James "Jim" Sheridan Jackson
Jul 12, 2023
James "Jim" Sheridan Jackson, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his home in Radford. He was a retired contractor and a member of the Merchant Marines during the Vietnam War. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Jeanne Jackson; infant son, Joe Mack Jackson; and brother-in-law, Jerry McCain. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Jackson; sons,...
Velma Gaye Stewart Roberts
Jul 10, 2023
Velma Gaye Stewart Roberts, 81, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home in Bland. She was retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant and was a member of Fairlawn Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sylvia Stewart; sister, Ellajane Stepp; brother, Randall Stewart; grandsons, Jacob Akers and Christopher Roberts; nephew, Matthew...
Delmer Ray Wyrick, Sr.
Jul 9, 2023
Delmer Ray Wyrick, Sr., 76, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 9, 2023, after a long, hard fight with health issues. He was born on November 27, 1946, to James H. Wyrick and Edna Caldwell of Speedway, WVa. Delmer was employed at Pulaski Furniture in Dublin for 29 years. He was a dedicated member of Gethsemane Baptist Church...
Gregory Scott Evink
Jul 8, 2023
Gregory Scott Evink, 61, passed away at his home in Dublin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Swinney and Harriet Evink. Survivors include his daughters, Ashley (Kevin) Bausch, and Lauren Evink; son, Casey Evink; grandchildren, Amelia, Zayne and Mason Bausch; brother, Jason Swinney; and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at...
