Carmen Novia Bowman
Oct 30, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Carmen Novia Bowman on October 30, 2021- our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents: Fumia Petrey and Albert Novia, husband: Hubert Bowman, daughter: Julie Dobos, brothers: Joe Novia Albert Novia, Manuel Novia and Mike Novia, sister: Mary Perdue, granddaughters: Kristy Caldwell and Hope...
Elsie Mae Fain Cox
Oct 29, 2021
Elsie Mae Fain Cox, 84, passed away at her home in Christiansburg surrounded by her family on Friday, October 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Elsie Fain; her husband, Kelly Calvin Cox; and 19 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin Lee Cox, Marlon and Tammie Cox, and Joel and Terrie...
Harold "Mousie" Gray Sutherland
Oct 28, 2021
Harold Gray "Mousie" Sutherland, 90, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. A member of Central United Methodist Church and retired from Inland Motors/Kollmorgen, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years who passed away in May of 2021, Lois Sutherland; his parents, Harry H. and Callie Frances Nichols Sutherland; brothers, Boyd, Roy, and Frank Sutherland; and sisters,...
Gregory Charles Marshall
Oct 26, 2021
Gregory Charles Marshall, 64, of Bland, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer Sallee Marshall and Elizabeth Ann Keith Marshall; and mother-in-law, Virginia James. Survivors include his wife, Darlene D. Marshall; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Jody Ray; son, Travis Marshall and fiance, Audrey; 7 grandchildren, Ashley (Ian), Will, Peyton, Jarod, Samara,...
Leigh Anne Faulconer
Oct 25, 2021
Leigh Anne Faulconer, age 52, of Radford, passed away Monday October 25, 2021, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg Va. Leigh was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James William, and Hazel W. Faulconer; maternal grandparents, Jesse F. and Cloetta M. Robinson; an uncle, David John Robinson with whom she shared a birthday; and also, her...
Stephanie Marie Thompson Collins
Oct 24, 2021
Stephanie Marie Thompson Collins, 36, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was employed with MOOG. Stephanie was preceded in death by her father, George Ron Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Michael B. Collins; daughter, Michaela Collins; mother, Linda Pennington and her husband Lonnie; sisters, Leighann (Brian) Ferguson and Melissa (Billy) Viers; nieces and nephews, Jessie, Allie, and...
Donna Ruth Underwood
Oct 23, 2021
Donna Ruth Underwood, 62, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, John Underwood; sons, Charles (Amanda) Pennington, and Michael (Stacy) Pennington; daughter, Angela (John) East; grandchildren, MJ Pennington, Jordann Pennington, Ashley Pennington, Addison Pennington, Jade Kincaid, Adam Pennington, Amya East, Carlee King, Eli Tawney, Gage Tawney, and Micah...
Dr. Charles Benjamin Franklin
Oct 19, 2021
Dr. Charles Benjamin Franklin, 92, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. "Poppy", as he was affectionately called by his family, was a husband, father, pastor, educator and administrator. He attended Emmanuel Junior College, received a B.S. degree from Radford College in 1959, M.S. degree from Virginia Tech in 1962 and a PhD in Education Administration from UVA...
Teddy Basil Bostic
Oct 19, 2021
Teddy Basil Bostic, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Teddy was a longtime member and Past Grand Master Mason of the Equality Lodge #44 A.F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Basil and Ocelia Bostic. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara Anne Burns Bostic; sons and daughter-in-law, David and...
Chester Harlan Friedl
Oct 17, 2021
Chester Harlan Friedl, 78, of Tazewell, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, Sr. and Sallie Friedl; brother, Joseph "Joe" James Friedl, Jr.; and his loving wife of 53 years, June Ann Hughes Friedl. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Stephanie Friedl, and Jim and Danielle Friedl; grandchildren, Anna,...
Erby Cloyd Simpkins
Oct 13, 2021
Erby Cloyd Simpkins, 92, of Radford, entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 13, 2021. After serving in the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict, Erby began a successful career working in the construction industry where he acquired the reputation of being a perfectionist with his work. He was the oldest and longest member...
Joseph Calvin Harkrader
Oct 7, 2021
Joseph Calvin Harkrader, 46, of Radford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He worked in construction where he was a roofer. Survivors include his parents, Calvin Lee and Sylvia Ann Wade Harkrader of Parrott; and his sister, Jolene Johnson of Radford. Per his wishes, services will be private. The Harkrader family is in the care of Mullins Funeral...
Evalene Nelda Bolt Wheeler Irwin
Oct 2, 2021
Evalene Nelda Bolt Wheeler Irwin, 95, of Radford, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021. She was born on December 22, 1925 to the late Clark and Ava Bolt. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Collins; sisters, Adele Thornton, Ethel McAlexander and Carolyn Brewster; and brother, Marvin Bolt. She is survived by...
Bobby Gene Cole
Sep 30, 2021
Bobby Gene Cole, 75, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home in Dublin. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, William Arthur and Evelyn Smith Cole; and 2 brothers. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Steve Kittinger of Blacksburg, and Trina Pennington and Edward Woodlief of Dublin;...
Sherry Bell Owens
Sep 30, 2021
Sherry Bell Owens, 56, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born on April 1, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Edna Haynes Bell. In addition to her parents, Sherry was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Wallace Owens. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 36 years Mark Owens; son, Joshua Owens...
Diane Trout Griffith
Sep 29, 2021
Diane Trout Griffith, 65, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Lynn Griffith. She leaves behind 4 children and 10 grandchildren. SON: Rob Trout & daughter Theia, SON: Adam Trout & wife Melissa, children: Samuel, Lillian, Marilyn, Saxon & Paulina. DAUGHTER: Victoria Lynn Wiley & boyfriend Matthew Marshall....
Wilbur Reupard Simpkins
Sep 29, 2021
Wilbur Reupard Simpkins, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was a member of the Childress Church of God and a dairy farmer. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Marines. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Reupard Willie and Stella Wilson Simpkins; son-in-law, Buddy Joe Smith, Sr.; and brothers, Troy and Willie Simpkins Survivors...
Linda Fernandez Matthews
Sep 29, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Linda Matthews. Linda, 78 years old, died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 29, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was a fierce matriarch who dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and friends. Born June 22, 1943, in Bronx, New York, she came...
Mary Louise Long
Sep 27, 2021
Mary Louise Long, 87, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Roosevelt Smith and Mary Lee Smith; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Left to cherish her memory are brothers, Charles (Betty) Smith, John (Sally) Smith, and Cotton (Nora) Smith; sister, Sally Harmon; and a lot of nieces, nephews, other family...
Ilene Roop Crigler
Sep 25, 2021
Ilene R. Crigler, 95, of Radford, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1926 in Radford to the late Walter F. and Lillie Cox Quesenberry Roop. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church for 69 years where she sang in the choir, served on council, and took part in many other church committees...
