Patricia Louise Williamson
Sep 24, 2021
Patricia Louise Williamson, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph Taylor Lorton and Myrtle Louise Nunley Lorton; husband, Ersel Williamson; and sisters, Mary Lorton Jones and Lila Mae Lorton. Survivors include her niece, Lori Jones Tucker and her husband David; nephew, Brian T. Jones and his wife Kim; brother-in-law,...
Robert Luther Dobson, Jr.
Sep 24, 2021
Robert Luther Dobson, Jr., 61, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home in Vinton. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Luther Dobson, Sr.; and a son, Brandon Andrews. Survivors include his mother, Charleen Loretta Dobson; daughters, Tosha Andrews-Rigney and husband Enrique Rigney, and Katrina Dobson and husband Joshua Santiago; sons, Robert D. Dobson and Rodney...
Kenneth Marlon Lunsford
Sep 23, 2021
Kenneth Marlon Lunsford, 53, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home in Pulaski. He was an employee of Shelor Motor Mile. He was a musician, playing the guitar in Whiskey River and Southern Nights, playing both county and rock music. He had a flare for the stage and was a true showman. He was always ready with a...
Elaine Mckee King
Sep 22, 2021
Elaine McKee King, 91, formerly of Radford, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Salem Terrace Assisted Living Facility, Salem, Va. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, the late Edd and Reba McKee of Johnson City, Tenn., where Elaine grew up; brothers, Robert McKee, Gene McKee, and Ralph McKee; sisters-in-law, Jimmie McKee, and Myrtle McKee; and brothers-in-law,...
Shirley "Shirl" Anne Bruce
Sep 21, 2021
Shirley Anne Bruce passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg, Va. Born on February 6, 1932, she was known by family and friends as "Shirl". She was a graduate and member of the Beta Club of Dublin High School, Class of 1949. She attended Stratford College in Danville and graduated with a BA...
Danny Lee Kinser
Sep 20, 2021
Danny Lee Kinser, 73, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duran Kinser and Tokie Kinser; and his sister, Judy Schoonover. He loved spending time at the beach and enjoying beach music, fishing, and UVA Cavaliers. WAHOOWA!!! Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Josh and Casey Kinser, and John Kinser; granddaughters, Hattie,...
Julius "Joe" Burt Hudgins
Sep 18, 2021
Julius B. "Joe" Hudgins, 61, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Ronnie Meredith; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Amanda Hudgins; special niece, Shelley Dowdy and Austin Mullins; 1 grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 special nephews; and many other family members and friends. Per his request, no services will be held at this...
Carol Sue Nickle Hoyt
Sep 17, 2021
Carol Sue Nickle Hoyt, 79, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Ruth Nickle; and her husband, Larry Gordon Hoyt. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Mike Sexton; son, Jeff Hoyt; grandchildren, Zack (Maria), Nathan and Bethany Sexton, and Jeff, Brandon, Kristin, Grace, Elsa and Cora...
William "Bill" Horace Gibson
Sep 17, 2021
William "Bill" Horace Gibson, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who retired from Hercules with over 35 years of service. He was most recently an avid farmer, who always enjoyed taking the tractor for a spin. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mary Gibson; and a sister....
Ersell William Alderman
Sep 17, 2021
Ersell William Alderman, 85, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home in Dublin. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Max Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired supervisor with Giffin Pipe. Ersell was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Pearl Ethel Alderman; and daughter, April. Survivors include his loving wife of...
Patsy "Pat" James Bowling
Sep 15, 2021
Patsy "Pat" James Bowling, 75, passed away at her home in Hiwassee on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She worked 27 years on the farm but she was best known for her artistic abilities. She worked with crafts and was able to turn anything into a piece of art; loved crocheting blankets, hats, socks and sweaters; painting pictures of horses, farms,...
Michael Todd Linkous
Sep 15, 2021
Michael Todd Linkous, 51, passed away at his home in Radford on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was a photographer specializing in abstract and artistic photography. He worked for National Geographic and Seventeen Magazines, as well as his own business Visual Mojo. He participated in and received awards in many art shows across the world. He loved grilling Cajun/New Orleans...
Johnnie Ray Weeks
Sep 14, 2021
Johnnie Ray Weeks, 63, of Snowville, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Johnnie was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Ray Weeks. Survivors include his mother, Rosie Iva McPeak Weeks; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Doug Yett, Roxane and Tim ODonnell, and Lilly Bechtel; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services...
Gerald "Jerry" Junior Bane
Sep 13, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Junior Bane, 74, Husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 13, 2021. Jerry was born and raised in Parrott, Va. which was always home to him no matter where he lived. He worked many years as a pipe insulator for various companies and retired from RAAP. Jerry was preceded in...
Jack Eugene Graves
Sep 11, 2021
Jack Eugene Graves, 80, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home in Christiansburg. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry W. Graves and Margie Mae Poe; his first wife, Linda Nancey Graves; two grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Graves; and son-in-law, Roy Martin. Survivors...
Robert "Bob" Carter Ward
Sep 11, 2021
Robert "Bob" C. Ward, age 69, of Greenville, S.C., who recently moved to Radford, Virginia, gained his wings on September 11th, 2021, while at home with his loving wife Sherry Ward. He was born in Knoxville,Tenn. Bob joined the Navy and was a machinist mate third class and served on the U.S.S. Dixie. Bob is survived by his wife Sherry...
Stephen "Steve" Lee Bishop
Sep 10, 2021
Stephen "Steve" Lee Bishop, 71, of Radford, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. Steve grew up in Christiansburg, Virginia. After graduation from Christiansburg High School, he attended Virginia Western Community College and then graduated from Virginia Tech. After which he taught for several years at Virginia High School in Bristol. In 1989 he moved his family back to Radford to...
Mabel Mangrum Wood
Sep 9, 2021
Mabel Mangrum Wood, 98, of Franklin Springs, Ga., passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born November 21, 1922 near Floyd County, Va., she was the daughter of the late D.C. and Pearl Dehart Mangrum. She was a member of the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. She also, with her husband, served as a missionary in South Africa from 1953-1961....
Erline Cox Morrison
Sep 8, 2021
Erline Cox Morrison, 84, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Erline was preceded in death by her parents, Thornton and Ola Cox; and her daughter, Karen Adkins. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Jim Morrison; son and...
Lila Mae Lorton
Sep 7, 2021
Lila Mae Lorton, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was a member of Unity Christian Church and a retired secondary school counselor for over 37 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph Taylor Lorton and Myrtle Louise Nunley Lorton; and sister, Mary Lorton Jones. Survivors include her sister, Patricia Louise Williamson; niece, Lori...
