Debra Jean Brogan Green
Oct 28, 2023
Debra Jean Brogan Green, 66, of Radford, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Earl and Shelby Bane Brogan; and her loving husband, Richard Allen Green. Survivors include her brothers, Randy Wayne Brogan and Ricky Lee Brogan; aunts, Barbara Giles and Reba Blevins; uncles, Charlie Bane and Lewis Bane; and many...
William Franklin Minnick
Oct 27, 2023
William Franklin Minnick, 77, of Radford, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Buford and Emma Kathleen Minnick; daughter, Melissa Kay Minnick; brothers, Jerry Buford Minnick and James Robert Minnick; and sister, Lois Ridpath. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Minnick; son, Kelly Minnick (Karen); grandchildren, Nathan...
Dorothy "Dot" Farmer Kirby
Oct 27, 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...
Daniel Aaron Hughes
Oct 26, 2023
Daniel Aaron Hughes, 36, went peacefully to his heavenly home on October 26, 2023, where his beloved dog, Sandi greeted him. Daniel graduated from Pulaski County High School in 2005 and earned his associate degree from New River Community College in 2009. He loved Hokie Football, Marvel Comics and WWE Wrestling. Daniel was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...
Cynthia Gail Whittaker
Oct 23, 2023
Cynthia Gail Whittaker, 56, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Patsy Whittaker; her brother, Michael Wayne Whittaker; her son, Shaun Whittaker; and her granddaughter, Skylan Whittaker. Survivors include her son, Thomas Linkous; daughter, Hallie Linkous (Corey Graves); grandchildren, Isabelle Whittaker, Addison Linkous, Alivia Linkous, Zander Graves, Xaiver Graves, Massie...
Frances "Fran" Anne Felch
Oct 22, 2023
Frances Anne Felch, a beloved matriarch and a woman of immense grace and humor, peacefully departed this world at the age of 97 on October 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her cherished children: Anne Park, Gail Lawson, and Dana Giesen, and her late son, Bruce Felch, who passed in 2006. Frances was the loving...
Charles "Junior" Thomas Mcdaniel, Jr.
Oct 21, 2023
Charles "Junior" Thomas McDaniel, Jr., 66, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at his home in Dublin. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Thomas McDaniel; mother of his children, Deby McDaniel; and sisters, Jean Smith, Sue Croy, and Clydie McDaniel. Survivors include his wife, Loretta McDaniel; daughters, Kim Allen (Greg), Kari McDaniel, and Whitney Nau (Dustin), Ashley...
Lawrence Eugene Altizer
Oct 21, 2023
Lawrence Eugene Altizer, of Fairlawn, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1942, in Floyd County to Vada Altizer and Annie Sowers Altizer. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Lawrence retired from Lynchburg Foundry with 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother and...
Tyrone "Tony" Gordon Long
Oct 21, 2023
Tyrone "Tony" Gordon Long, 84, of Pulaski County, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. Tony was a founding member of Fairlawn Church of God and served his country in the U. S. Army. He was owner and operator of North Radford Septic Tank. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, James Long and Mary B. Greene; step-father, Tudor C....
Bob "Zipper" Bishop
Oct 20, 2023
Bob "Zipper" Bishop, 78, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. He retired from L.H. Corp as a machinist. Zipper was preceded in death by his parents, Waddie Bishop and Clydia Roop Altizer; brothers, Richard and Waddie, Jr.; and sister, Frances. Survivors include his wife, Robalene Litchford Bishop; sons, Michael Bishop and Shannon Bishop (Sabrina); grandchildren, Kelsey, Samantha (Torib),...
Charlotte Akers Boyd
Oct 19, 2023
Charlotte Akers Boyd, 83, of Radford, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was a member of Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church and retired from Burlington Mills as a weaver. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Russell Akers; husband, Dale McNair Boyd; and brothers, Ralph, Bill, Edgar, and Edward Akers. Survivors include her sons, Ricky Dale Boyd...
Randy “Grandy” Harlon Harrison
Oct 10, 2023
Randy "Grandy" Harlon Harrison, 65, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. A lifelong Southwestern Virginia resident, he never met a stranger. Randy was universally regarded as one of the sweetest, kindest and overall good people in the world. With a wallet full of names and numbers on scraps of paper - our dad built a network of friends...
Judith "Judy" Tickle Blankenship Mcpeak
Oct 9, 2023
Judith "Judy" Arlene Tickle Blankenship McPeak, 84, of Radford, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. She was retired from AT&T. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Vivian Tickle. Survivors include her husband, David Hampton McPeak; sons, Scott Blankenship (Michele), and Todd Blankenship (Cheryl); grandsons, Brian Blankenship (Danielle), and Chris Blankenship; great granddaughter, Khloe; and many other...
John Carter Scott Iv
Oct 7, 2023
John C Scott IV, 48, of Salem, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born December 26, 1974 to Gloria Scott and John C. Scott III at Mary Washington Hospital. Private family services will be held at Compassion Church in Radford, Virginia on Saturday October 14,2023. The Scott family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory...
Barbara Sue Chumbley Thompson
Oct 4, 2023
Barbara Sue Chumbley Thompson (Tink), 75, born on November 22, 1947, in Elk Creek, Grayson County, passed on October 4, 2023 in Radford peacefully with family by her side. She was a hard worker all her life and retired from Volvo Truck Manufacturing with 30 years of service. She was a longtime humanitarian and animal caregiver. She looked fondly upon...
Michael "Big Brown" Howard Brownrigg
Oct 4, 2023
Michael Howard Brownrigg "Big Brown", 77, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Michael started his career at General Motors (Fisher Body #1 Plant) in Flint, Michigan. He worked his way up through the ranks in the Automobile Industry in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and retired from Volvo Trucks in Virginia. He was a U. S....
Joan Ethel Wilson
Oct 3, 2023
Joan Ethel Wilson, 89, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God in Sycamore, Ill. and attended Heritage Church in Dublin. She retired from NIU after 15 years of service and was a professional dog groomer. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Revs. Charles G. Friedley and Lillian...
Ryan Keith Haynes
Oct 3, 2023
Ryan Keith Haynes, age 37, departed this life on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in a work-related accident in Orange County, Florida. Ryan was born August 17, 1986, in Radford, Virginia and is the son of Kaye Jones Gardner and Roy Haynes. He grew up in the heart of the New River Valley alongside his best friend and brother, Logan Haynes....
Fannie Belle Chatten Baylor
Oct 3, 2023
Fannie Belle Chatten Baylor, 79, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was retired from Virginia Tech where she was a kitchen manager, and a member of First Baptist Church on Rock Road. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allie and Hattie Chatten; husband, Donald Lee Baylor, Sr.; brother, Allie Man Chatten, Jr.; and sisters, Diane...
James Edward Morrison
Oct 1, 2023
James Edward Morrison, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jim was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and retired from Volvo Trucks. He was a member of and Past Master of VA May Lodge #38 A.F.&A.M. and Snowville Lodge #159 A.F.&A.M, past District Deputy Grand Master and...
