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Ora Harvey Crouse
Jan 13, 2026
Ora Harvey Crouse, 87, of New River, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. A celebration of her life will take place on Friday January 23, 2026 at First Missionary Baptist Church in New River, VA, with visitation beginning at 1:00pm and the service beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will follow...
John "Jack" Mclachlan
Jan 12, 2026
John "Jack" McLachlan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 93. Jack was a wonderful, kind, funny, intelligent, loyal, and deeply inspirational man, known always for his warm smile and twinkling eyes. To those who knew him best, he was a lifelong mentor, coach, and example of how to live...
Betty Sarver Long
Jan 9, 2026
Betty Sarver Long, 69, of Dublin, was surrounded by family when she was called to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents Belvia and Earl Sarver; her husband of 28 years, Kenneth Long; and granddaughter, Jodi Boland. She was a dedicated Walgreens employee for 15 years.
Betty...
Sandra Smith Potts
Jan 8, 2026
Sandra Smith Potts, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home in Fairlawn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burrell Alonzo and Elsie Marie Sheppard Smith.
Survivors include her daughter, Candace "Candie" Hobbs; 2 sons; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
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Wanda Honaker Stidom
Jan 5, 2026
Wanda Honaker Stidom, 87, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Highland Ridge Health and Rehab.
Per her request, there will be not services.
The Stidom/Honaker families are in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
Charles Edward Leonard
Jan 5, 2026
Charles Edward Leonard, 86, of Fairlawn, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a former Pastor and Missionary.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester D. and Clella Mae Byrant Leonard; his first wife, Shirley Ann Pope Leonard; his second wife, Marilyn Pearl Bird Leonard; and his...
Patricia "Pat" Diane Farmer
Jan 2, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Diane Farmer, 74, of Radford, passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Pat was born June 26, 1951, in Radford, Virginia, the daughter of the late Morris (Moose) William Pannell and Clovis Roberts Pannell. Pat was preceded in death by a baby brother, Johnny Michael Pannell; and brother-in-law, Kay Campbell.
Pat graduated from...
Elmo Charles Dunbar
Dec 31, 2025
Elmo Charles Dunbar, 47, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Radford. He was employed with Volvo Trucks.
Elmo was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo Dwayne and Sheila Ann Norris Dunbar; and friend, Timmy Hylton.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Dunbar; siblings, Michael Dunbar (Danielle Vest), Jason Dunbar (Kim), and...
Judy Elizabeth Coffey Akers
Dec 31, 2025
Judy Elizabeth Coffey Akers, 80, of Fairlawn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 13, 1945, at Arlington Hospital in Arlington, Virginia, Judy was a beacon of warmth and creativity.
Judy was one of four children, graduated from Falls Church High School, and married Charles "Chuck" E. Akers, Jr....
Maryann Elizabeth Johnson
Dec 29, 2025
Maryann Elizabeth Johnson, 78, went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1947, in Reading, PA, to the late Mildred Green and Elmer Harris. Along with her parents, Maryann was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Harris; grandchild, Nasia Dumke; sisters, Joyce Wank and Sandy Kardisco; and brothers-in-law, Gary Long...
Calvin Leander Clark
Dec 28, 2025
Calvin Leander Clark slipped away peacefully from his earthly home on December 28, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on May 2, 1934, in Wyco, West Virginia, to Lee Calvin Clark and Arlene (Parker) Clark. After the loss of his mother at the age of two, Calvin was lovingly raised by his father, Lee Calvin Clark,...
Bridget Anne Lester
Dec 28, 2025
Bridget Anne Lester, 48, of Radford, Virginia was laid to rest December 28th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Bridget was a devoted mother and wife, a larger than life personality and a loving Nana.
Bridget loved nothing more than blasting her favorite songs on the back of her husband's Harley. She loved cooking for her family, traveling,...
William "Bill" Lee Vaughan
Dec 25, 2025
William "Bill" Lee Vaughan, 55, passed away at his home in Roanoke on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was an employee of Yokohoma Tire in Salem.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, James Ellis and Celia Caldwell Vaughan; and many aunts and uncles.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Kenneth Flowers...
Emma Lee Taylor Russell
Dec 24, 2025
Emma Russell, at the age of 79, passed away on Christmas Eve at her daughter's home in Radford. A lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church, she leaves behind a legacy of love and service unto the Lord.
The youngest of six children born to Roy and Ora Lee Taylor, Emma exemplified the life of a true...
Ralph Andrew Sheffey, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
Ralph Andrew Sheffey, Jr., 78, of New River, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Andrew Sheffey, Sr. and Onnie Belle Elliott Sheffey; and his brother, Odell Sheffey.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph L. Sheffey (Jeanette); nieces, Jody Jeffries and Janel Sheffey; grandniece, Asia Jeffries; special...
Michael Wayne Bishop
Dec 20, 2025
Michael Wayne Bishop, 61, passed away at his home in Fairlawn on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wayne Bishop; and his grandma, Jean Eanes Poff.
Survivors include his mother, Bonnie Orren (Robert); daughter, Kelsey Jane Bishop; grandson, Luke Bishop; aunts, Shirlene Long and Rebecca Beasley; and special friends, Connie...
Dr. William Henry Cook, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Dr. William Henry Cook Jr., MD has passed from this life at his home in Radford, VA on this 19th day of December, 2025.
He was born December 25, 1938 in Richmond, VA and raised in South Hill, VA. Dr. Cook went to the University of Virginia for his undergraduate and medical school education where he graduated...
Samuel Lewis Young
Dec 19, 2025
Samuel Lewis Young, 83, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home in Christiansburg. He worked for Sam's Body Shop and was a devoted member of Belview Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottie and Evelyn Young; wife, Linda Fay Keister Young; brother, David William "Boogie" Young; and sisters, Joie Cametas and Frankie Tate.
...Jill Bea Quesenberry
Dec 19, 2025
Jill Bea Quesenberry, 65, passed on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kyle and Verlie Quesenberry.
Survivors include her daughter, Tabitha Chester (Peter); and grandchildren, Easton, Kyle and Nevaeh.
No services will be held per her request.
The Quesenberry family is in...
Barbara Frances Duncan
Dec 18, 2025
She began her life on this earth on Sept. 29, 1946. She changed her residence on Dec. 18, 2025, to really begin to live with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Weldon and Vernice Duncan and her step-mother, Mae Duncan. Sisters Angie Saunders and Terry Duncan, Brother Jimmy Duncan,...
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