Harold Ray Simpkins
May 12, 2023
Harold Ray Simpkins, 75, of Snowville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 12, 2023. Harold loved his family fiercely and worked tirelessly throughout his entire life to provide for them. He served as a heavy-equipment operator for most of his life. Harold worked at Sisson and Ryan Quarry in Shawsville for over 35 years where he made...
Julia "Judy" Ann Kidd Cabbage
May 11, 2023
Julia "Judy" Ann Kidd Cabbage, 82, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Judy was best known for her love of babysitting, often filling her home with numerous children each day. She also enjoyed traveling, and baking cookies during the holidays. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Austin Cabbage; her parents, Earl Hamilton and Constance...
Charles "Chuck" William Housel
May 11, 2023
Chuck Housel, of Graysontown, passed into eternal glory and rest at his Little River home on May 11, 2023. He was a graduate of Radford High School, The College of William and Mary, and Radford University. He proudly served in the U. S. Army in the 82nd Airbourne Division as a paratrooper. His brilliant mind and athletic abilities provided scholarships...
Tyler Bradley Bordeaux
May 11, 2023
Tyler Bradley Bordeaux, 24, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Donna Lee Saul and Billy Ray Saul. Survivors include his mother, Christina Lee Saul; sisters and brother-in-law, Adryane Hunter Roseberry (Robbie), and Tori Nikole Roseberry; niece and nephews, Ellie, Connor and Carter Underwood; uncles, Wade VanHoy (Vikki), Kevin...
Sgt Daryl Alan Wells
May 11, 2023
SGT Daryl Alan Wells, 42, of New Smyrna Beach Florida, formerly of Elliston passed away on Thursday May 11, 2023. He was proud to serve four years in the United States Marine Corps and 2 years in the Virginia National Guard. He was employed as an electrician. Daryl was born in Salem Virginia, the son of the late Henry David...
Jessie "Jay" Albert Turpin
May 10, 2023
Jessie "Jay" Albert Turpin, 52, passed away on May 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ray Turpin, Sr. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Chance and Haelan Turpin; special daughter and her husband, Morgan and Chris Gee; grandchildren, Adalia Jo Turpin, Rylan Gee, and Payton Gee; mother, Thelma G. Turpin; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Ray...
Mildred "Nanny" Davis
May 10, 2023
Mildred "Nanny" Davis, 91, of Pulaski, joined her husband in heaven at her home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ranold L. Davis; son, Joel Davis; daughters, Janie Marunich and Melanie Davis; parents, Thomas Jefferson and Annie Banes Leeson; brothers, Vance Leeson, Garnett Leeson, and Harold...
Christopher Scott Mccormick
May 8, 2023
Christopher Scott McCormick, 54, of Radford, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Christopher served in the Army Reserves as an Army MP, Civilian Police Officer, and he specialized in Army Safety. He previously served as a dedicated police officer for the City of Radford, as well as Virginia Tech. Christopher was preceded in death by his father, Jim McCormick;...
Marvin Wayne Nester
May 8, 2023
Marvin Wayne Nester, 76, of Radford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2023. He was the eldest son of the late Marvin and Elda Nester. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford for over 50 years, serving faithfully as a deacon, church treasurer, Sunday school teacher and Awana leader. Mr. Nester was...
Bobby Lee Nester
May 7, 2023
Bobby Lee Nester, 85, of Parrott, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Bobby was a founding member of the Twin Community Fire Department and served for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Lee and Margaret Albert Nester; grandson, Shaun Whittaker; great-granddaughter, Skylon Amos; and his two brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of...
Ronald Sidney Albright
May 7, 2023
Ronald Sidney Albright, 68, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Wade and Neta Wilson Albright; and his sister, Tamara Albright. Survivors include his sisters and brothers-in-law, Dianne Grant (Gary) and Barbara Mantz (Phil); brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim Albright (Claire) and Larry Albright (Karen); and many other relatives and friends. Per his...
Lois Crigger O'Dell
May 6, 2023
Lois Crigger ODell, 84, of Dublin, lost her battle with Alzheimers Saturday May 6, 2023, at Summer Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville, NC. Mrs. ODell was a kind and loving person who lived her life in the support of others. She was a member of the Pulaski Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Clara Saul Neishell
May 6, 2023
Clara Saul Neishell, 83, of New River, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles William, and Willie Viers Saul; brothers, Chuck and Eddie; and sister, Marie Dobbins. Survivors include her sisters, Shelvia Saul King, Bonnie Saul Thornton, and Sherry Saul Mitchell; brothers-in-law, Jerry Thornton and Otey Mitchell; sister-in-law, Mary Lee Saul; sons,...
Joseph Arthur Barta
May 4, 2023
Joseph Arthur Barta passed away on the morning of May 4th, 2023. He was born in Richlands, Virginia on October 24, 1938, the only child of the late Joseph Andrew Barta and Mae Spriggs Barta. When he was a young child, his family moved to the coalfields of McDowell County, West Virginia. He was a 1956 Gary High School graduate,...
Gary Wayne Collins
May 4, 2023
Gary Wayne Collins, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Bruce and Dorothy Dalton Collins; daughter, Jennifer Collins; nephew, Stephen; and his special cousins, JoAnn and Russel Cleak. Survivors include his daughters, Crystal Collins and Sarah Collins (Julian Simmons); step-daughter, Jessica Wall (Christopher Eastridge); fianc, Carolyn Alger; grandchildren, Dorothy Martin,...
Gayle Mitchell
May 3, 2023
Brenda Gayle Mitchell (63), beloved daughter, caring sister, devoted aunt, and loyal friend entered her eternal home on May 3, 2023. Gayle is survived by her best friend and faithful mother Beatrice Mitchell, sister Jo Ann Akers, brother Terry Mitchell (Terri), nieces and nephews, and many cherished extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Stephen Edward...
Leah Rae Patterson
May 2, 2023
Leah Rae Patterson, 26, formerly of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Community Life Church at the Norwood Room. A celebration of life will begin at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the...
Elma Mae Thompson Tallant
May 1, 2023
Elma Mae Thompson Tallant, 78, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Allen Collins and Bessie Virginia Thompson; her husband, Gene Thomas Tallant; and her daughter, Angela Mae Tallant. Survivors include her son, Eugene Thomas Tallant, Sr.; grandchildren, Monique Barber (Markee), Thomas Tallant (Linda) and Mandy Tallant (Patrick); great-grandchildren,...
Robert Wilburn Thomas
Apr 29, 2023
Robert Wilburn "Bob" Thomas (April 29, 2023) was born in Athens, Georgia on November 20, 1937. He leaves his son, Richard Gregory Thomas, Zebulon, NC; daughter and son-in-law, Coleen Thomas and Philip Gerow, Alexandria, VA; brother, John Morton Thomas, California; granddaughter, Emily Thomas, Cary, NC; sister-in-law, Jean Meier, Rochester, NY; special cousin, Buddy West and wife Charlotte, Cary, NC; cousins,...
Steven Campbell Painter
Apr 27, 2023
Steven Campbell Painter, 69, of Fairlawn, passed away at Pulaski Health & Rehab on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, William Buxton "Buck" Painter, Sr. Survivors include his daughter, Cara Lee Painter Epperly; grandson, Jackson Thomas Epperly; mother, Patricia M. Painter; brothers and sisters-in-law, William B. "Buck" Painter, Jr. (Vicki), and Richard "Rick" Painter...
