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...
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,...
