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....
Barbara Ann Thomas Hutchison
Oct 24, 2022
Barbara Ann Thomas Hutchison, 80, of Dublin, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Elbert Thomas and Deanie Worrell Turner; and her daughter, Rita Ann Hall. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Allen and Sharon DeHart, and Robert "Bobby" Taylor; grandchildren, Cassandra DeHart, Ashley and Robert Rogers, Greg and Beth DeHart,...
Raymond "Gene" Eugene Chrisley
Oct 22, 2022
Raymond Eugene "Gene" Chrisley, 79, of Radford, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Chrisley; parents, James Chrisley and Louise Turpin; special brother and friend, Walter D. Chrisley; and grandson, Cody Chrisley. Gene served in Vietnam as a Navy Seabee. Upon his return home from Vietnam, he continued his work as...
Diana Marie Simmons Shane
Oct 22, 2022
Diana Marie Simmons Shane, 79, of Belspring, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Prudie Simmons; husband, James Allen Shane; grandson, Jamie Brown; sisters, Elizabeth Cottrell, Dwanda Burack and Virginia Sumpter; and a brother, Francis Simmons. Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey Allen Shane and Christopher Ryan Shane; daughter, Shannon Marie...
Mary Kate Greene Kidd
Oct 22, 2022
Mary Kate Greene Kidd, 78, died October 22, 2022, at her home in Fairlawn, Pulaski County, where she was a lifelong resident. She was surrounded by family, following an extended illness related to COVID. Mary Kate was a charter member of the Fairlawn Church of God. She served in numerous roles at the church, including youth and senior adult ministries....
Ralph "Sonny" William Bain
Oct 22, 2022
Ralph William "Sonny" Bain, 76, of Radford, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mary Bain; his wife, Peggy Simmons Bain; brother, Ronald Bain; and sister, Glenna Linkous. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Gregory Osborne, Tammy and Dean Duncan, Rhonda and Todd Saunders, Dawn Hollins, Jennifer Bain...
Joseph Harold Hollins, Sr.
Oct 21, 2022
Joseph Harold Hollins, Sr., 88, went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home in Radford surrounded by his family. He was a retired rural postal carrier with 40 years of service and a member of the Radford Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elson P. and Rosie B. Hollins;...
Sharon Lynn Deisher
Oct 19, 2022
Sharon Lynn Deisher, 45, passed away unexpectedly at home in Radford on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Lee Rife. Survivors include her mother, Diana Lynn Deisher; sons, Tevin Black (Alli), Malik Toney, and Maurice Toney; grandchildren, Jeremiess, Jordyn, Jakobie and one on the way; and a host of other relatives and friends....
Margaret "Judy" Crouse Graham
Oct 19, 2022
Margaret "Judy" Crouse Graham, 78, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Margaret Crouse; and her brother, Douglas Crouse. Survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, Windell L. Graham; daughters, Amanda H. Graham and Judith Spangler; granddaughters, Emma Graham and Kayla Peterson; brother, Mac Allen Crouse; and...
Carol Lynn Bobbitt
Oct 17, 2022
Carol Lynn Bobbitt, 75, of Dublin, Va. passed from this life on October 17, 2022, in Galax, Va. Lynn was born in Jenkins, Ky. on May 19, 1947, and lived many years of her life in the Bluefield Va. area. She was a devoted mother and loved her family with all her heart. She will be forever missed. Lynn is...
Dorothy Marie Whitt Cook
Oct 17, 2022
Dorothy Marie Whitt Cook, 97, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph and Effie Josephine Whitt; husband, Frederick Andrew Cook, Jr.; brother, Bill Whitt; brother-in-law, Bill Cook; nephews, Jim Cook and David Cook; and great granddaughter, Selah Veta Walker. Survivors include her children, Penny Brooks (Jerry), Pat...
Paulette Hannah James
Oct 15, 2022
Paulette Hannah James, 75, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2022, at her home in Fairlawn. She was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. Paulette was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Hannah. Survivors include her mother, Bernice Ellen Mackle Criss of Beckley, W.Va.; husband, Thomas Dean James of Fairlawn; daughters, Natalie Brogan (John) of Roanoke, Caroline Hettman (John), and...
Velma Frances Tabor Melton
Oct 15, 2022
Velma Frances Tabor Melton, 74, went home to rest with her eternal Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 15th, 2022. Born on July 4th, 1948, Velma was a devoted Christian who was born and raised in Pulaski County. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mae Kathleen Tabor and father, Samuel Gilbert Tabor; former spouse, Fredrick Lee Melton; as...
Richard Lee Simpkins
Oct 15, 2022
Richard Lee Simpkins, 74, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his home in Christiansburg. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served during Vietnam and was retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Nanny Simpkins. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bobbie Simpkins; son, Richard Simpkins II; daughters,...
