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Karen Hazel Wilson
Jan 26, 2023
Karen Hazel Monica Fowler Wilson, 71, of Pulaski, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Vernon and Katherine Vargo Fowler; husband, Edwards Arnold Wilson; daughter, Carhi Huges; brothers, Rick Fowler, Raymond Fowler, William Fowler, and Russell Fowler; and her sister, Christine Williams. Survivors include her daughters, Dana Guynn and Roni Trull;...
Raymond "Ray" Lee Singleton
Jan 25, 2023
Raymond (Ray) L. Singleton, age 72, of Pulaski, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2023. He was a member of Unity Christian Church in Radford. Ray was an avid sportsman, he loved hunting, fishing, and baseball. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl G. Singleton, Sr.; his mother Evangeline H. Singleton; and...
Sally Anne Duncan
Jan 25, 2023
Sally Anne Duncan, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was retired from Hubble Lighting after 34 years of service. She was preceded in death by her father, William McKinley Sutphin; mother, Mary Etta Spaulding Sutphin; sister, Martha Ellen Sutphin; brothers, Grover Lee Sutphin, James Edgar Sutphin, and Carl Henry Sutphin; grandson, Michael Scott Snider; granddaughter, Chelsea...
Eddie Saunders Martin
Jan 23, 2023
Eddie Saunders Martin, 65, of Barren Springs, passed away with his family by his bedside, after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Highland Ridge Health & Rehab. Eddie enjoyed spending time at River Junction and Canoeing with family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting, kayaking the New River, and fishing. Eddie loved nature, the outdoors,...
Maria Luise Flynn
Jan 21, 2023
Maria Luise Flynn, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Frida Ryssell; husband, Muriel Carlile Flynn; and sister, Astrid OConnor. Survivors include her son, Antoine Flynn (Erin Powell) and Chris Flynn; grandchildren, Rachel Flynn Shanklin (Derek), Raven Snidow, Helena Flynn and Mahogany Flynn; best friend, Vera Carter; nephews, Mark...
Rev. Dr. Tony Brescia
Jan 20, 2023
Rev. Dr. Tony Brescia, 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his home in Forest. He was a minister with the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the Appalachian Conference in Virginia. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Nicola and Mariantonia Brescia. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years Drema Hill Brescia; son...
Randy Monroe Moore, Sr.
Jan 19, 2023
Randy Monroe Moore, Sr., 74, of Radford, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo Moore and Edith Moore Mills; his wife, Laura "Cissy" Moore; sister, Janet Moore; and brother, Wallace "Tony" Mills. Survivors include his sons, Randy Moore, Jr. and James Matthew Moore; stepson, Neal McClellan; step daughter, Shawnea Gravley; granddaughters, Chalei...
Vanessa Lorraine Albert Yopp
Jan 16, 2023
Vanessa Lorraine Albert Yopp, 65, passed away at her home in Radford on Monday, January 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Eugene Albert, Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Crystal Miller; mother, Sylvia Caldwell Spradlin; granddaughters, Vanessa Jane Branscome and Nellie Sue Miller; 1 great grandson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth E. Albert, Jr. and Debor, and...
Kathryn Irene Faller
Jan 15, 2023
Kathryn Irene Faller, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, June Irene Reifsnyder Kerns. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Earl John Faller; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Lauren Faller; daughter and son-in-law, Kimmy and Trey Dawson; grandchildren, Aven, Lane, Lorelei, Zelda, Doug, Dax and Matilda; father, William Walter Kerns,...
John "Terry" Herman Manns
Jan 15, 2023
John Herman "Terry" Manns, 79, of New River, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Garfield and Hattie Laconia Manns; and his siblings, James G. Manns, Jr., Christine M. Hopkins, Lillian Valentine, Andrew J. Manns, Betty M. Casey, Nenzerine M. Lewis, and Elizabeth Casey. Survivors include his sons, James Erwin Manns...
Johnny Raymond Thomas
Jan 14, 2023
Johnny Raymond Thomas, 52, of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Neal and Lucille Taylor Thomas. Survivors include his sons, Neal and Aryan Thomas; sisters and brother-in-law, Ramona and Jim Palmer, and Pamela Maxwell; nephews and their spouses, Allen and Donna Bullion, and Kevin and Judy Mottesheard; nieces, Sheila...
Charles Christopher Semple
Jan 14, 2023
Charles Christopher Semple, 89, of Radford, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was a retired U. S. Postal Carrier and a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nicholas and Margaret Jones Semple. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Phyllis Semple;...
Norma Jean Sowers Bishop
Jan 13, 2023
Norma Jean Sowers Bishop, 89, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was a long-standing member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford, and owned Bishops Upholstery with her late husband, Freddie Ray Bishop, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband; parents, Harless Calvin and Pearl Ayers Sowers; her siblings, H.C. Sowers, Tommy Sowers, Virginia Small, Gertrude...
Dorothy Eller Sowers
Jan 12, 2023
Dorothy Eller Sowers, 86, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023, at her home in Dublin, Va. Dorothy was born in Purlear, N.C. on January 29, 1936, to the late Gilbert Clayton and Fannie Elizabeth Eller. Dorothy retired from American University in Washington, DC. After retiring, Dot lived her life to the fullest. She loved to travel, especially to her...
Robin Lee Hall
Jan 11, 2023
Robin Lee Hall, 65, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Radford and retired from Wolverine Gaskets. Robin was an avid outdoorsman and loved traveling. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Jackson and Emmett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shannon and...
Bonna Sikes Beamer
Jan 10, 2023
Bonna Sikes Beamer, 81, of Dublin, Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Grayson County, Virginia to Robert and Ruth Sikes. She was a former English Professor at New River Community College and an active member of the Dublin United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by...
Alma Cox Neece
Jan 10, 2023
Alma Magdalene Cox Neece, 93, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was a charter member of the East Radford Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walker Cox and Lacona Sutphin DeHart; son, Phillip Rickey Neece; siblings, Gladys Phillips, Troy Cox, Lura Ritter, Mable Akers, Celestie Adams, Truelove Weddle, Sylvia Minnick, Grace...
Brenda Faye Lucado
Jan 10, 2023
Brenda Faye Goodwin Lucado, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Evelyn Goodwin; husband, Norman Leon Lucado; daughter, Mary S. Lucado; and her son-in-law, Frank Rierson. Survivors include her daughter, Eve Rierson; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Julie Lucado; grandchildren, Jacob, Leon, and Eli Rierson, Kaylee Lucado, and MaKenzie...
Bobby Lee Mcdaniel, Jr.
Jan 8, 2023
Bobby Lee McDaniel, Jr., 64, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was retired from Radford Army Ammunitions Plant and a U. S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee McDaniel, Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Morgan. Survivors include his mother, Linda Sue Morgan Cox; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Cynthia...
Andrew "Aj" Joseph Bryson
Jan 8, 2023
Our dearly loved A.J. left this earthly home on Sunday, January 8, 2023. We feel such profound loss because we had such a profound blessing with our sweet boy. A.J. was a kind, sweet soul and was a friend to everyone he met. He is survived by his parents, Jeremiah and Mary Anne Bryson; brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Alyson...
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