Charles Ray Swartz
Dec 13, 2021
Charles Ray Swartz, 80, of Radford, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. He retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after many years of service as a Mechanic. Charles enjoyed the outdoors and being in the mountains of West Virginia. He liked to play Bingo, buy lottery tickets and watch Western movies. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Pierce Lee Viers
Dec 11, 2021
Pierce Lee Viers, "Gramps", 60, of Pulaski, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was a member of Abundant Life Ministries and an employee of Kollmorgen and former employee of Xaloy, Inc. for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Lee and Peggy Moore Viers. As an avid sports fan, he was a...
Steven Anthony Ritter
Dec 9, 2021
Steven Anthony Ritter, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Floyd on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was a proud U. S. Marines veteran having served during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Steve was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. We were blessed to have this time on earth with our gentle giant to love, protect...
Dr. Marshall Kent Kiser
Dec 8, 2021
Dr. Marshall Kent Kiser, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. Dr. Kiser was born September 20, 1957 in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of Dr. H.E. Kiser, Jr. and Virginia Anne Troxler Kiser. Dr. Kiser grew up in Bluefield, West Virginia and graduated from Bluefield High School in...
Rose Jewell Mccoy Shelor
Dec 7, 2021
Rose Jewell McCoy Shelor, of Dublin, Virginia, was born January 1, 1940 and passed to her rest on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Garnet and Annie Pulchney McCoy of Parrott and was also predeceased by her husband, Samuel Thomas Shelor, her son, Samuel Thomas Shelor, Jr., her sister Julia Hodge, brother Pete McCoy,...
Theodore "Ted" James Dishon
Dec 7, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Theodore (Ted) Dishon, of Dublin, announce his passing on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the age of 85 years. Ted will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, May; children, Leon (Carol), Terry, Sonya (Dennis) and Shelia (Mark); 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends....
John Michael Bishop
Dec 2, 2021
John Michael Bishop, 43, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. Johnny was a creative soul and artist. Survivors include his parents, Patsy and James Bishop; life partner, Keith Ray; sister, April Brown; nephews, Wesley and Noah; niece, Nyla; multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A heartfelt thank you to the ICU Team at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. The family...
Lorna Lea Long Shumate
Dec 1, 2021
Lorna Lea Long Shumate, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She attended Fairlawn Church of God and was the Retail Price Coordinator at Food Lion in Roanoke. Survivors include her fianc, Ron Dellinger; sons, Carl Powers (Tara Whitlock), Brad Powers (Maureen), and Jason Powers (Elizabeth); parents, Tyrone Gordon and Eleanor Ann Long; grandchildren, Kourtney, Cody, Keegan, and...
Reba Joyce Hawley Long
Dec 1, 2021
Reba Joyce Hawley Long, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was a member of New Hope Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mosby and Ocie Hawley; her husband, William Curtis Long; and sisters, Elizabeth Shelor and Georgia Robinette. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Eula and Sonny Kilby, and Patricia and Freddie Jones;...
Agnes Virginia Elliott
Nov 30, 2021
Agnes Virginia Elliott, 89, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Highland Ridge Health & Rehab. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The Elliott family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. (www.mullinsfuneralhome.com) Graveside Service Friday, December 3, 2021...
Helen Phillips Monroe
Nov 27, 2021
Helen Phillips Monroe, 88, of Claytor Lake, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Cox Phillips; and her husband, Dan Cecil Monroe. Survivors include her daughter, Susan M. Morgan; grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Monroe, and Joel Kelly Monroe; and a great grandson, Jackson Lee Monroe. The family will receive friends from...
Jerry And Mary Wilson
Nov 27, 2021
Jerry Leon Wilson, 82, and Mary Frances Wilson (nee Hilliard), 79, of Dublin, passed away the last week of November 2021. The pair were married for 62 years and raised four sons and two grandchildren. Both worked in the New River Valley for more than 50 years, he as an independent painting contractor and she as a nurses aide at...
Joyce Teresa Crook
Nov 26, 2021
Joyce Teresa Crook, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Dublin on Friday, November 26, 2021. Boren in Peekskill, N. Y. in 1943, Joyce was an avid speed skater and fan of the sports and known for her love of Gene Autry. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband, John G. Crook. Survivors include her son, John...
Deborah (Debbie) Reed Griffith
Nov 24, 2021
Deborah (Debbie) Reed Griffith, 58, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and employee of the Pulaski County School District passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Debbie was born in Radford on January 11, 1963 and was a lifelong resident of Dublin. She lived life to the fullest and was a loving mother, educator and avid traveler. She devoted her...
Barbara Howard Mathes
Nov 23, 2021
Barbara Howard Mathes, 78, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Viola Howard; and a brother, Harry M. Howard, Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Robyn Mathes; granddaughters, Hannah Mathes and Kennedy Vest; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jewell and Jim Whited, Lynn Seltz, Rebecca and Chuck May, Belinda and W. C....
William Mckinley Jones
Nov 22, 2021
William McKinley Jones departed this life on November 22, 2021. He was born on June 23, 1965, at Radford Community Hospital, the youngest son of Robert and Betty Jones who preceded him in death. He is survived by his older brother Robert Jones, Jr.; sister-in-law Paula; nephew Robert Jones, III; niece Roshonda; and great nephew Ezekiel. After graduating from Radford...
Lewis Daniel "Danny" Whitlock
Nov 21, 2021
Lewis Daniel "Danny" Whitlock, 79, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Daisy Whitlock; and his wife, Aloma Whitlock. Survivors include his sons, Lewis D. Whitlock, Jr. (Betty Long), and William Whitlock, all of Dublin; daughter, Melissa Whitlock of Kentucky; stepson, Allen Michael Whitlock of Montgomery County; 8 grandchildren;...
Sara Elizabeth Davis
Nov 20, 2021
Sara Elizabeth Davis, 71, of Radford, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben Lee and Kathleen Ingram Davis; sister, Darlene "DeeDee" Claytor; soul mate, Jesse Jenkins; two grandchildren; and nephew, Tremaine Claytor. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Douglass (Tiffany) Carter, Christopher Carter, Larry Laurice...
Charles Richard Walker
Nov 20, 2021
Charles Richard Walker, 75, of Penhook, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was a professional horse farrier for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Beulah Walker. Survivors include his friends, Joyce and Bill Music of Union Hall and their son, Kevin Music of Roanoke, Missy and Murray Waldrop of Penhook; Tommy Akers...
Thomas "Tom" Nathaniel King, Sr.
Nov 20, 2021
Thomas (Tom) Nathaniel King, Sr., 88, formerly of Radford, Va., passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, Va. after a brief illness. Tom was predeceased by his parents, the late Jack and Maude King of Pennington Gap, Lee County, Va., where he grew up. Beloved wife of 63 years, Elaine M. King; Brothers, Jack B....
