Robert "Bob" Joseph Currie
Nov 24, 2022
Robert (Bob) Joseph Currie passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24th, 2022, in Christiansburg, Va. at the age of 72. Bob was born September 29th, 1950, in Blacksburg to John Robert Currie Jr. and Mary Pack Currie. He was a 1968 graduate of Blacksburg High School and went on to work local factory jobs before going to work in the...
Harold "Sonny" Harrington Speed, Jr.
Nov 22, 2022
Sonny Speed (Harold Harrington Speed, Jr.), of Christiansburg, entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2022, after a brave fight against cancer. Sonny was born in 1937 in Bluefield, Va., beloved son of Harold Harrington, Sr. and Virginia Hazel (Gillespie). He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor Sue (Simpkins); his children: Hal (Val) of Austin, Texas; Pam...
Mary Juanita Saunders Tolley
Nov 20, 2022
Mary Juanita Saunders Tolley, 81, of Radford, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 23,1941 in Amherst County to the late Wade Hampton Saunders, Sr. and Charlotte Estelle Campbell Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert...
Randall "Randy" Wayne Shrewsberry
Nov 19, 2022
Randall Wayne Shrewsberry, 79, of Snowville, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Cozy Home Haven in Fairlawn. He was a U. S. Army veteran and was employed with the U. S. Navy. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Every Shrewsberry and mother, Fay Elaine Vancamp; and infant son, Jesse. Randy loved Bluegrass music, especially the guitar. Survivors...
Doris Ellen Southern Dawson
Nov 19, 2022
Doris Ellen Southern Dawson, 78, of Newbern, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Jordan and Zelma Jennings Southern; sister, Iris; and her brothers, Forest, Ray, Calvin, and Walter. Survivors include her daughter, Tanya; granddaughter, Tiffany; grandson, Austin; brother, Ron; former husband, Lansford; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends....
Donald Ray Sigmon
Nov 18, 2022
Donald (Ray) Sigmon, 62, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at his home in Vinton. He was a loving father to his two daughters, Ashley and Whitney; and grandfather to Kristen, Kristianna, Abby, Skylar, Alanna, and Daniel. Ray was a stranger to no one and the jack-of-all-trades. He loved football and was a huge Miami Dolphins fan. Ray was preceded...
Genevieve Sue Moore Lucas
Nov 16, 2022
Genevieve Sue Moore Lucas, 85, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jennings Lucas; parents, Paul Cecil Moore and Margaret Ann Lowe Willey; step-dad, Doug Willey; son, Timothy Lucas; daughter, Teri Lopez; and her brother, Doug "Jr." Willey. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David Lucas and Grace; daughter...
E. Gay Meredith
Nov 10, 2022
Gay Meredith, 74, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at her home in Snowville. She was retired from Virginia Tech Computer Science Department. Gay was preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Florence Meredith; partner, Bob Steffen; sister, Mary Byrd Poore; and brother Barney Meredith. Gay was born in October 1948 and was raised on her parents dairy farm...
Margaret Matney Pugh
Nov 10, 2022
Margaret Matney Pugh, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Radford and retired from the Radford University Bookstore. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Calvin Douglas Pugh; her parents, Maiden William and Thelma Gertrude Matney; 2 brothers; and a sister. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,...
Patsy Ann Lang Bratton
Nov 9, 2022
Patsy Ann Lang Bratton, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home in Radford. She was retired from Renfro. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, James F and Mary Louise Lang; son, J. J. Hamilton; sister, Helen Williams; and brother, Jim Lang. Survivors include her sons, Brian Hamilton, and Bruce Hamilton (Wanda); grandchildren, Tim Gautier, Ashley...
Carson Byrd "Cb" Morgan
Nov 8, 2022
Carson Byrd "CB" Morgan, Jr., 83, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. CB was an avid hunter, fisherman, and lover of all things outdoors. He was blessed with the ability to fix anything and loved to make people laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
James Lenwood Stigger
Nov 8, 2022
James Lenwood Stigger, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Radford on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was a U. S. Army veteran and was employed at Radford University. Jimmy enjoyed helping other with "handy man" work and loved family gatherings, where he would share stories with the younger family members. At a young age, he joined New Hope...
Donald Wayne Clary
Nov 7, 2022
Donald Wayne Clary, 60, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home in Dublin after his years-long battle with a progressive neurological disease. Don was born in September 1962 in Chase City, VA. He earned his bachelors degree in chemistry from Hampden-Sydney College and his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, and he completed his residency at...
Kenneth "Butch" Alvin Reed, Sr.
Nov 6, 2022
Kenneth Alvin "Butch" Reed, Sr., 78, passed away at his home in Radford on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was employed with Reed Auto Parts for over 40 years, was a lifetime member of the Radford Fire Department and attended Central United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald "Mutt"; and his brother, Billy Reed. Survivors...
David Clyden Manes, Sr.
Nov 6, 2022
David Clyden Manes, Sr., 67, passed away on Sunday , November 6th, 2022 at Carilion New River Medical Center where he was surrounded by family and received the highest possible care. He was born July 21, 1955 to Alexander Manes Jr. and Ethel Marie (Christian) Manes, and grew up in Iaeger, W.Va. where he attended Iaeger High School and loved...
Martha Ellen Day Baisden
Nov 5, 2022
Martha Ellen Day Baisden, 82, born in Goldbond, Big Stoney Creek, Va., found peace from this life on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Jackson and Roba Collins Day. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Stone; sister, Lilly Hodge; and brothers, Bill, Gene, Paul, Thomas, Jr., Robert, and Ed Day. She...
Megan Kaylie Altizer
Nov 1, 2022
The world has lost a bright light and left heartbreak in its place. Megan Kaylie Altizer died by suicide on the last day of October. Her family and those who loved her sweet spirit are choosing not to let her final day define the 10,328 she shared with us. Megan was a daughter, sister, wife, cousin, niece, granddaughter, god-sister, friend,...
Martha Marie Sifford Reed
Oct 28, 2022
Martha Marie Sifford Reed, 86, of Belspring, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. All who knew her knew that she was a lifelong, dedicated fan of the New York Yankees. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harman Frank Sifford and Barbara Sifford Harkrader; her beloved husband, Garnett Lee Reed, and her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Bill...
Donna Hawkins Gragnani
Oct 25, 2022
Donna Hawkins Gragnani, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Lyndal Allen Hawkins and Barbara Ashworth McGuire. Donna Gragnani is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Elaine Gragnani of Richmond, Virginia, Stephanie Marie Pfeil and Taylor Lyn Gragnani, both of Christiansburg, Virginia; sons-in-law, Damon...
Leo "Buckeye" Thomas Lovell, Sr.
Oct 25, 2022
Leo Thomas "Buckeye" Lovell, Sr., 83, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home in Elliston with his family by his side. He was a former crane operator at Roanoke Electric Steel and a member of Harbor of Hope Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. T. and Delia Ann Lovell; and daughter, Sandra Gail Lovell....
