William B. Zuti
Jun 28, 2026
Loving Father * Respected Mentor/ Teacher * Lover of LifeBill Zuti, a retired well known, national expert in the field of exercise science and a former Department Chair and Professor of Exercise Sport and Health Administration at Radford University, passed away this past Sunday morning, June 28, 2026. He was at his home near Kilmarnock, VA, with his family at...
Frankie Holt Cook
Jun 25, 2026
Frankie Holt Cook was born in Radford, Virginia on August 22, 1932, and passed away on June 25, 2026. She married her high school sweetheart, Dick Cook, on August 25, 1951. An avid golfer and a stranger to no one, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a devoted caregiver, she lived more than ninety years, and every one of us is...
Wanda Sue Simpkins
Jun 24, 2026
Wanda Sue Simpkins, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Waddie Simpkins and Lucille Simpkins; brothers, Eulace Simpkins (Virginia) and James Simpkins (Phyllis); sister, Irene Simpkins.
Survivors include her loving children, Connie Viar (Bob), Bobby Boothe (Annette) and Susan Chrisley (Jerry); grandchildren, Josh, Justin, Alicia, Luke, Kristan and Kelsey; great grandchildren,...
Frederick "Freddie" Sale Smith
Jun 23, 2026
Frederick Sale Smith, 80, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He was the owner of Misty Hollow Farms and attended New Hope Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry C. Smith and Ruby Evelyn Sale Smith; his sister, Julia M. Smith; and step daughter-in-law, Tammy Keith.
Freddie loved his Dry Valley Farm where he...
Rodney Dale Howell
Jun 22, 2026
Rodney Dale Howell, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Junior and Ethel DeWitt Howell.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Krista Howell McPeak (J.C.); grandchildren, Caedan Howell and Presley McPeak; sister and brother-in-law, Pamela Hopkins (Randy), and Pam Mitchem; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl Howell (Tina), Randy Howell (Pat),...
Cynthia Diane White
Jun 22, 2026
Cynthia (Cindy) Diane Furrow White, 63 of Pulaski, VA., passed away at her home on Monday, June 22, 2026. Born, December 21, 1962, Cindy was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Leigh Turpin Hopkins; maternal grandparents, Jesse Lee, and Ruby Mae Howell Mabry; uncle, William Michael Mabry; paternal grandparents, William Otis and Mary Leona Farmer Furrow; aunt, Scarlet Bain;...
Dr. Ruth Shannon Newton Fisher
Jun 21, 2026
Dr. Ruth Shannon Newton Fisher, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, nurse, and friend, passed away after a life filled with purpose, learning, adventure, and love. Born in Virginia, Ruth remained devoted to her home state throughout her life, embracing its people and communities with warmth and generosity.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Ellen Newton and Rufus Newton; her...
Georgia Yvone Potts
Jun 17, 2026
Georgia Yvone Potts, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She embraced life’s simple joys and was happiest surrounded by family, a good book, and sharing her love through home-cooked meals. Her lifelong affection for pigs brought her much happiness. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank George Anderson and Elizabeth Sally Inman Anderson.
Survivors include her loving...
John Gemmill Hutchins
Jun 15, 2026
John Gemmill Hutchins, 87, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.
Born in Radford, Virginia, on January 2, 1939, John lived a life defined by service, hard work, and dedication to his family. He proudly served his country after being drafted into the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, where he was...
Aurelia Shelton Gibson
Jun 15, 2026
Aurelia Shelton Gibson, 87, of Radford, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. She married Robert Lee Gibson, Jr., in 1958 and together they spent over 68 years creating a legacy of love, family, and faith. Bob and Aurelia moved to Radford in 1964 and have been proud, dedicated members of First Baptist Church since then, when Linwood Horne was...
Archie "Buddy" Rollins, Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Archie “Buddy” Rollins, Jr., 90, of New River, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Buddy retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 31 years of dedicated service. A proud 1953 graduate of Christiansburg Institute, Buddy remained actively involved with his alma mater and served as an officer of the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association. He was a member...
Esther Underwood Hart
Jun 13, 2026
On June 13, 2026, Esther Underwood Hart left her earthly body to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Esther devoted her life to serving the Lord and caring for her family. She was born during a record snowfall on April 29, 1928, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Rev. W. B. Underwood and Annie Bain Underwood. She attended...
Elwood C. Brewster
Jun 12, 2026
Elwood C. Brewster, 95, formerly of Dataw Island SC, died Friday, June 12, 2026 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Viera FL.
Mr. Brewster was born in Norfolk VA to the late Emmett and Allie P. Brewster. He was predeceased by his wife Vera and his sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Ed Hurd of Virginia Beach, VA.
Left to mourn him are son...
Claudia Johnson Gusler
Jun 12, 2026
Claudia Johnson Gusler, 78, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home in Pulaski. Claudia was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Clara Johnson; her father, Claude L. Johnson; her brother, Tom Johnson; her niece, Tara Carrico; her husband, James Allen Gusler; and their daughter, Julie Christian Gusler Cox.
Claudia is survived by her loving daughter, Heather Gusler...
Ellen Susanne Zander
Jun 7, 2026
Ellen Susanne Zander, 86, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a former teacher. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Evelyn Ebersole; and her son, Curtis Cunningham.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Zander; daughter, Paula Fisher...
Margaret Elizabeth Cochran
Jun 7, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth Cochran (née Graves), of Dublin, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 86.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Cochran Welch; her son, Michael Jason Cochran; her sister, Julia Ann Light; her grandchildren, Amber, Matthew, Noah, Madeleine, Maya, Andrew, and Aubrey; and her great-grandchildren, Ryann, Finley, Wyatt, and Gabrilynn.
She was preceded in death...
Buddy Joel Dickerson
Jun 6, 2026
Buddy Joel Dickerson, 82, of Radford, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. He was a member of Belview Church and retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Lettie Dickerson; and his brother, Billy Dickerson.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Dickerson; sons, Kevin Dickerson (Kim) and Robby Dickerson (Lynn); daughter, DeeDee Linkous...
Annie Lois Arnold Lyons
Jun 6, 2026
Annie Lois Arnold Lyons, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 9, 1937, in Wythe County, VA to the late Deck Dillon and Maggie Gladys Arnold. She was preceded in death by her husband and sweetheart of nearly 70...
Henry Clay Carson
Jun 3, 2026
Henry Clay Carson, 94, of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. Born June 13, 1931, in Buchanan, Virginia, Clay was the son of the late Hirst Carson and Mary Aiken Carson.
Clay was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Whilden Carson; his twin brother,...
William Lee Alexander, Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
William “Bill” Lee Alexander Jr., 78, of Draper, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on June 3rd, 2026. Born and raised in Pulaski County, Bill graduated from Dublin High School with the Class of 1966. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971, stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.
A loyal sports fan, Bill...
