Russell Thomas Simpson, Jr.
Jul 16, 2022
Russell Thomas Simpson, Jr., 82, of Radford, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired from Lynchburg Foundry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Thomas, Sr. and Mary Ritter Simpson; his wife, Diane Dillon Simpson; and his brothers, Bobby and Dickie Simpson. Survivors include his son, Russell Thomas "Trey" Simpson,...
Mary "Sweetsie" Susanna Gilmore
Jul 16, 2022
Mary Susanna Gilmore, known appropriately to everyone as Sweetsie, died July 16, 2022. She was born in Radford on Sept. 23rd, 1954, the daughter of the late William and Mary Susan Goodykoontz. Sweetsie graduated from Radford High School and worked for years at Radford University. But she put much of her heart and efforts into her home, alongside her husband...
Warren Harrison Long
Jul 14, 2022
Warren "Weasel" Harrison Long, 94, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He retired from the Lynchburg Foundry in 1980 and went on to be an excavator and lifelong farmer. Weasel was preceded in death by his loving wife, Velva Margaret Akers Long; parents, Cooper K. and Nancy Ann Long; son-in-law, Jeffrey Worrell; a sister; and a brother....
Susan Summer Helbert
Jul 12, 2022
Susan Summer Helbert, 67, of Radford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 12th. 2022. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, William Berryman Helbert, Jr, and Eloise Bird Helbert. She is survived by her sisters, Ramona Helbert Byrne (Mark) of Genoa, Nevada and Claudia Jan Helbert of San Leandro, California, her aunt and uncle, Margaret and Jack Bird of...
Blanche Marshall Walker Collier
Jul 11, 2022
Blanche Marshall Walker Collier, 97, of Radford, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born November 9, 1924 in Indian Valley, the daughter of the late Griffie H. and Lillie c. Marshall. She was a longtime member of the Radford Worship Center where she served as President of Womens Ministry and Sunday School Treasurer. She was also a member...
Rebecca Campbell Lemmon
Jul 10, 2022
Rebecca Campbell Lemmon, 98, of Salem, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Snyder Nursing Home. She was a longtime member of Fairlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Lemmon was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Angie Campbell; husband, Robert Harvey Lemmon; sons, Andrew Harvey Lemmon and Fil Lemmon; sister, Geneva Waters; and brother, Luke Campbell. Survivors include her daughter...
Thomas Eugene Tinley, Sr.
Jul 5, 2022
Thomas Eugene Tinley, Sr., 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer B., Sr. and Ruby Boyd Tinley; son, T. J.; and brother, Jackie Tinley; Survivors include his wife, Sharon Tinley; daughter, Angela T. Likens (Kevin); grandchildren, Hannah and William; step daughter, Mandy Overstreet; step son, Jessie Overstreet; brother, John...
William Cecil Rigney, Jr.
Jul 4, 2022
William Cecil Rigney, Jr., 58, of Draper, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Kerney Lee and Eva Sue Peak; a sister, Lorrie Ann Peak Williams; and a grandson, Lucas Adam Woodyard. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Treasa Rigney; son and daughter-in-law, William Cecil Rigney, III and Karly; daughters...
Kay Irene Kirkpatrick Jordan
Jul 1, 2022
Kay Irene Kirkpatrick Jordan, 75, of Radford, VA passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Ruth E. Kirkpatrick and Charles H. Kirkpatrick. Kay was a Full Professor for over 30 years at Radford University in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. She enjoyed exploring and teaching others about world religions, religions in...
Phillip Jay Hawks
Jun 29, 2022
Phillip Jay Hawks, 76, of Dublin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Martin Jay Hawks; his parents Posie Rector and Mary Ruth Hawks; sisters, Lois Hawks Burcham and Frances Carleen Hawks; a brother, Muncie Ray Hawks; and his father and mother-in-law, Albert T. and Mary B. Long. Phillip...
Ellen Louise Jackson Brooks
Jun 28, 2022
Ellen Louise Jackson Brooks, 86, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her home in Fairlawn. She was a longtime member of First Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Curtis Brooks, Sr.; her parents, Ralph Silas and Ethel May Jackson; and grandchildren, Tonja and Latosha. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Redd, Gladys Jackson and...
Phyllis Thompson Gallaher
Jun 28, 2022
Phyllis Thompson Gallaher, 80 of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Jerry Douglas Gallaher; son, Michael Douglas Gallaher; parents Ora Walter and Nena Mae Scaggs Thompson; sisters, Glada Thompson Goodman, Elmalene Thompson Duncan, Doris Thompson Crane; and brother, Ronol Gene Thompson. The sixth of nine children, Phyllis...
Jimmy Dale Coffey, Sr.
Jun 27, 2022
Jimmy Dale Coffey, Sr., 56, of Dublin passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Ray Coffey. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy D., Jr. and Patricia Coffey of Dublin; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Justin McGuire of Dublin; grandchildren, Makenzie and Easton Coffey, and Jaden, Noah, Emma and Christian McGuire; mother,...
Doretta Alice Akers Shorter
Jun 27, 2022
Doretta Alice Akers Shorter, 86, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was a member of Grove United Methodist Church and a retired banking loan officer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Howard and Edna Reed Akers; and her husband, Ira Dwight Shorter. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dwight Jay and Judy Shorter of...
Lori Ann Mcguire
Jun 25, 2022
Lori Ann McGuire, 52, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Lester Turman; stepmother, Bonnie Thompson; and her mother-in-law, Jean Gravely. Survivors include her loving husband of 30 years, Brian McGuire; son, Joshua William McGuire; daughter and son-in-law, Haley Storm Ward (Justin); granddaughter, Willow Shae Ward; father and stepmother, William Howard...
Charlene Centers Keys
Jun 24, 2022
Charlene Centers Keys, of Radford, died June 24, 2022 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. Charlene was born September 8, 1947 in Beckley, W.Va. to William Taylor Centers and Frances Irene Smalley Centers. Charlene was raised along with her twin sister, Darlene, and six other siblings in Kopperston, W.Va. She graduated with honors from Oceana High School in Oceana, W.Va....
Joseph "Joe" Henry Smart, Jr.
Jun 23, 2022
Joseph Henry Smart, Jr., 90, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Bernice Fleenor Smart; his parents, Joseph Henry and Ethel Mae Smart; 6 sisters; and 2 brothers. Survivors include his son, Jay Smart; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Danny King, and Anita and Dale Quesenberry, all of...
Delores Southerland Neal
Jun 19, 2022
Delores Southerland Neal passed away at home on June 19, 2022 after a courageous battle against lung cancer. Delores, known to her family and friends as Deedee or Dee, is survived by her husband, Billy Neal; her two sons, Jamie and Tim Lytton and their spouses; brother, David Ford and wife Violet; and sister, Bertie Belvin and husband Jim Belvin....
Mark Edward Roope
Jun 19, 2022
Mark Edward Roope, 52, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was a farmer and a U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Rosetta Roope, Ashley Roope, and Tyler Roope; parents, Gary Roope and Rosa Cressell (Ralph); brothers, Le Roope and Chris Roope; half-brother, Eddie Roope; and many other relatives and friends. The family will...
Elvira Loveres Loria
Jun 17, 2022
Elvira Loveres Loria, 71, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at her home in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and a sister. Survivors include her husband, Apollo M. Arenas; 6 sisters; and nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022...
