Obituary Listing

Dec 5, 2025

AFTERGLOW

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one,

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the...

Dec 3, 2025

Barbara Henry DeVito age 95, of Watertown, New York and Radford, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

She was born October 2, 1930, in Watertown, New York to Minnie Agnes and Anselm M. Henry.

Barbara was one of eleven children. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Don (Gen), Robert (Veronica), Russ (Audry),...

Dec 3, 2025

Sally Yvonne Rollins Taylor peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 81, at her home in Christiansburg, Virginia. She was born on June 29, 1944, to the late Abraham and Mildred Rollins of New River, Virginia.

Affectionately known as Yvonne, she was a devoted member of Greater Mount Zion United Holy...

Nov 29, 2025

Gary Curtin Grant, a sweet, compassionate, and intelligent man, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to family. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, sharp mind, and his lifelong commitment to helping others.

Gary was born on August 16, 1937, in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of...

Nov 28, 2025

Louis William Miles, born on June 1, 1967, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025, surrounded by love and the memories he cherished most.

Known to many simply as "Pawpaw", Louis embraced that role with all his heart. He adored his grandchildren, Micah, Gizelle and Berkley, who were the light of his life...

Nov 27, 2025

At 6:45 p.m. on November 27, 2025, our sweet daddy, John Timothy (Tim) Frye, slipped peacefully from this earthly home with his daughters by his side. We held his hands, whispered our love, and felt the quiet strength of the man who had cared for us our entire lives.

Born on December 19, 1943, Daddy entered the...

Nov 24, 2025

Gary Harding Phillips, 77, passed away at his home in New River on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was a member of Fairlawn Church of God and a U. S. Navy veteran having served during Vietnam. He was retired from the maintenance department of both St. Albans Hospital and Radford University.

He loved the Lord and everyone...

Nov 24, 2025

John Alan Eastridge, 65, of Marion, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Swanson Dale and Mackie Roop Eastridge; brother, Swanson Dale Eastridge, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Mildred.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Trudy Eastridge; and nieces and nephew, William Eastridge (Tammy), Samantha Vires (Tim), and David Eastridge....

Nov 22, 2025

Peggy Martin Woolwine, 98, of Radford, passed away peacefully in her beloved home of 57 years on November 22nd, 2025.

Peggy was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, on May 3rd, 1927, and was the eldest of three children born to Franklin and Olla Martin. From a young age, Peggy loved and cared for her family, especially...

Nov 21, 2025

Clara Ann Akers Vaughn, 100, passed away Friday November 21, 2025. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Howard and Edna Reed Akers; husband, Walter W. Vaughn; granddaughters, Jessica Vaughn and Michelle Shelton Fulcher; brothers, Bill, Bob, Shirl, Ray, and Richard Akers; and sisters, Claudine Poff, Lynn Hughes,...

Nov 21, 2025

Charleen Thompson Dobson, 93, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac H. and Katie Brown Thompson; husband, Robert Luther Dobson, Sr.; son, Robert Luther Dobson, Jr.; grandson, Brandon Andrews; and sisters, Delois Lewis and Veralee Thompson.

Left to cherish her...

Nov 20, 2025

David (Dave) F. Morris passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 94, at his home in Radford. Born and raised in Radford, VA he was the son of the late John Tebie Morris and Edna Barton Morris.

Dave proudly served in the United States Army and National Guard. He later worked as an electrician...

Nov 19, 2025

Donald Bruce Smith, of Dublin, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 87.

Donald B. was a master craftsman who could talk to just about anyone about anything for any length of time. He spent his working years as a machinist and tool-and-die maker, retiring from Federal Mogul after more than 30 years of...

Nov 19, 2025

Larry Robert Lane, 83, passed away peacefully in his home in Pulaski on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was a U. S. Navy veteran.

Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Jane Harrell.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Linda Lane; daughters, Patricia Kirk (Jeffery) and Lena Quesenberry (Michael, Jr.); son, Barry...

Nov 18, 2025

David Raymond Sheckler finished his time on this earth and moved on to his heavenly reward on November 18, 2025. Born on March 3, 1955, David lived his entire life with Down Syndrome, sharing unconditional love with everyone he met, singing hymns, and faithfully loving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His joy was contagious—he had a rare gift...

Nov 18, 2025

Anna Cordelia Akers Hickman departed this life on November 18th, 2025.

She was born in Radford Va. on February 18, 1931, to Muncie and Anna Akers.

Cordelia joined First Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member of the Deaconess Board, Women's Bible Study, Usher Board, Pastor's Aid, and Missionary Society.

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Nov 17, 2025

Lionel Dole Weikle passed away on November 17, 2025, after a courageous and dignified battle with brain cancer. Born on March 8, 1943, he was the son of the late Otho Markwood and Nannie Broyles Weikle of Sarton, Monroe County, West Virginia.

Lionel attended Sarton Elementary School and graduated from Greenville High School in Greenville, West Virginia,...

Nov 14, 2025

Cheryl Marie Lewis, 73, of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14th.

Born and raised in Radford, Cheryl was a woman of deep faith and unwavering strength. In her early years, she was a devoted member of Radford Church of God in Christ, and in her later years she worshiped with her church family at...

Nov 10, 2025

Rose Marie Wehle, 100, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born in Hicksville, NY, the daughter of the late Ben and Rose Mirabella. Her family moved from New York to New Jersey to Ohio and then settled in Kentucky. As she got older, she moved to Virginia to be with her daughter, Karen.

Nov 9, 2025

Thelma June Steele Saunders, 81, of Radford, Va., passed away November 9, 2025, at her home of more than 40 years. She was born September 6, 1944, in Wise County, Va., one of 13 children, to Bennie and Earlie Robinson Steele.

Due to injuries sustained when she was a small child, she relocated to Richmond, Va., for...