Joseph Paul Fisher
May 11, 2021
Joseph Paul Fisher, 69, passed away at his home in Radford on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was a U. S. Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Eugene Fisher and Ethel Virginia Jewell Fisher; son, J. P. Fisher, Jr.; 3 brothers and a sister; and 2 nephews. Survivors include his grandchildren, Micah Collins, Zachary Taylor,...
Jerry Lee Mcmanaway
May 11, 2021
Jerry Lee McManaway moved to his eternal home on May 11, 2021. Jerry was born in Pettry, W. Va. on Nov. 11, 1941. He lived and worked in Charleston, W.Va. for 55 years but related to declining health he moved to Radford, Va. living with Ruth and Bobby Stuart. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ida Romaine...
Betty Jo Hanks Lester
May 10, 2021
Betty Jo Hanks Lester, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 10 at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg. Born April 1, 1929, she was a faithful wife and loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Grove United Methodist Church, and involved in the Walk to Emmaus and Radford/Fairlawn Daily Bread. She was a former Radford branch...
Walter Staples Dalton
May 10, 2021
Walter Staples Dalton, 80, of Dublin, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. He was a Master Sgt. Ret. U. S. Air Force with 26 years of serving his country. He was preceded in death by his parents, Early and Betty Dalton. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Wanda Turpin Dalton; son, Keith (Wendy) Dalton; daughter, Sheila (Scott) Bailey; grandchildren,...
Brian Craig Dobbins
May 9, 2021
Brian Craig Dobbins, 58, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home in Christiansburg. He was retired from Volvo Trucks. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Dobbins. Survivors include his sons, Brandon Dobbins of Christiansburg, and Matt Dobbins and his wife Rachel of Bonaire, Ga.; grandchildren, Lucas and Lottie Dobbins; mother, Peggy M. Dobbins of...
Bernice Louise Harper Sampson
May 8, 2021
Bernice Louise Harper Sampson made the journey to her eternal home on May 8, 2021. She was born in United, W.Va. on April 24, 1931 to Dora (Stanley) and Van Harper. She was the youngest of eight children. She grew up in Cabin Creek, W.Va. where she met her husband and the love of her life, Harry, when she was...
Jerry Allen Mabry
May 3, 2021
Jerry Allen Mabry, 73, of Dublin, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank E. and Lelia R. Mabry; and his daughter, Dana Rupe. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Cindy Mabry; sons, Jeremy Mabry and Matthew (MaHayle) Mabry; daughter, Christin Umberger; special dog, Polo; special grandchildren, Jensen, Leah, Lyden, Olive, MaKenna...
Norma Jean Taylor Graves
May 1, 2021
Norma Jean Taylor Graves, 86, of Radford, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was a member of the Radford Church of God of Prophecy. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Effie Taylor; husband, Guy Louis Graves; son, Tony Graves; brother, Marvin Taylor; and sister, Irene Byrd. Survivors include her daughter, Karen (Robert) Reinke, and Vicki...
Connie Sowers Sale
May 1, 2021
Connie Sowers Sale, 76, of Radford, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Thomas and Ora Altizer Sowers; her husband, James Philip Sale; and her son, James Philip Sale II. Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia (Travis) Williams of Dobson, N.D., Amy Sale OBrien...
Betty Jane Ellison
Apr 27, 2021
Betty Jane Ellison, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Harold Webster; her mother, Mary Rebecca Bower Church; husband, Jesse Ray Ellison; sons, Patrick OBrien and Timothy OBrien; daughter, Terri OBrien; one brother and 3 sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Paul) Jones of Troutville; special...
Jimmy Wilson Gunter
Apr 26, 2021
Jimmy Wilson Gunter, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 26, 2021. He was retired from Federal Mogul with over 30 years of service. Jimmy was an avid sports fan, especially watching UVA football and basketball, and NASCAR, as well as sitting on the porch watching the wildlife around him. He also loved...
Edwina Louise Mooney
Apr 25, 2021
Edwina Louise Mooney, 54, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Edwina was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Sue Wilkinson; and her husband, Guy Ray Mooney. Survivors include her daughters, Jessica (David) Moye, and Tasha Mooney; son, Bradley Mooney; grandchildren, Jordan, Kylee, Jayce, Bradley and Dakota; brother, Leonard (Sibylla) Mathena; sister, Shawna (Mike) Wilkinson; and many other relatives and...
Richard Randle Gordon, Sr.
Apr 16, 2021
Richard Randle Gordon, Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2021 from the home he shared with the love of his life, his wife, Imogene. She was by his side as his faith became sight, as she has been for the past 62 years. Richard was born November 7, 1934 in Ada, West Virginia...
Betty Jane Mullins Davis
Apr 10, 2021
Betty Jane Mullins Davis, 85, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home in Keen Mtn. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Eli and Okla Mullins; the love of her life, her husband of 60 years, Billy Joe Davis; brothers, Dillis Mullins and his wife Shelby, and Douglas Mullins. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Karen Gail...
Susan Betsy Vaughn
Apr 10, 2021
Susan Betsy Vaughn, 75, of Floyd, Va., formerly of West Bridgewater, Mass.; passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. Donald and Grace Ross. She retired from LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, from a lifelone career as a nurse. She is survived by her loving husband, Posey Franklin (Frank) Vaughn;...
Cynthia Lynn Blackburn Sartin
Apr 8, 2021
Cynthia Lynn Blackburn Sartin, 67, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazzard and Minnie Pearl Blackburn; and her husband, Leroy Wayne Sartin. Survivors include her sons, Jamie (Shannon) Duncan of Christiansburg, Keith (Vanessa) Duncan of Radford, John Duncan of Radford, and Ron Duncan; 11 grandchildren, 2 of...
Ione Anna Davis
Apr 7, 2021
Ione Anna Davis, 77, passed away on April 7, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vance and Ione Leeson; husband, Phillip Eugene Davis; daughter, Vance Carolyn Davis; and sister, Joan Leeson Pearman. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Lena Davis; and nephew, John Gilbert Pearman. Memorial services will be private. The Davis family is in the...
Michael Joseph Barta
Mar 31, 2021
Michael Joseph Barta, 58, died unexpectedly at his home in Franklin, North Carolina on March 31, 2021. He was born March 27, 1963 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was a 1981 graduate of Radford High School where he played football, basketball and ran track. He was a 1985 graduate of Princeton University where he graduated summa cum laude and was...
Ethel Mae Hunter Turner
Mar 28, 2021
Ethel Hunter Turner, 91, died peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home in Pulaski, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Turner; previous husband, Henry Conner; son, Johnny Conner; stepsons, Alfonso Conner, Nick Conner, James McClanahan, Willis Conner and Curtis Conner; stepdaughters, Annie Montgomery and Viola Francis; and brother-in-law, Ira Stith. She leaves to cherish...
Tyler William Stone
Mar 26, 2021
Tyler William Stone, 29, born July 8, 1991, passed away on March 26, 2021. He is preceded in death by his beloved papaw, Norman Simmons; granny, Macel Stone; and aunt, Sharon Shomaker. He leaves behind his son, Tipton Stone; father, Willy Stone; mother, Dreama Simmons; papaw, Marshall Stone; grandmother, Darlene Simmons; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and great cousins. We...
