Joyce Ann Hensdell Lineberry
May 19, 2021
Joyce Ann Hensdell Lineberry, 69, of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Mary Hensdell; her husband, Allen Lindeberry; daughter, Candida Dawn French; and brother, Donald Hensdell. Survivors include her sisters, Mary Lawless and Hazel Brown; brothers, James and Elmer Hensdell; 5 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Services...
Mildred Clear Olinger
May 18, 2021
Mildred Clear Olinger, 96, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church and a former bookkeeper. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Walter James Olinger; parents, Harve and Annie Clear; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Barbara...
Lois Johnston Sutherland
May 17, 2021
Lois Johnston Sutherland, 85, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. A member of Central United Methodist Church and retired from Federal Mogul, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Roscoe and Annie Marsell Akers Johnston, and brother, Charles Russell Johnston. Lois Sutherland assisted with the founding of the Radford Humane Society where she served for over thirty years,...
Ila Jean Staton
May 16, 2021
Ila Jean Staton, 89, passed away at her home in Radford on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was retired from Hubble lighting. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Vaught and Charles Staton; parents, Earl and Bertie Brogan; grandsons, Chad Trent and Tristan Boothe; brother, Earl Brogan; and sisters, Madeline Lambert and Evangeline Tankersley. Survivors include her sons,...
Wayne Eugene Haynes
May 15, 2021
Wayne Eugene Haynes, 93, of Fairlawn, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in his home with his family. Wayne was an active member of Fairlawn Baptist Church for over 60 years. He was a retired Maintenance Foreman from RAAP and was co-owner of Haynes Brothers Camper Sales. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Wayne was married to...
Chris Derick Neal
May 13, 2021
Chris Derick Neal, 56, passed away at his home in Christiansburg on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and step father, Rev. Great Weldon and Dr. William Weldon; his father, Charles Neal; twin sister, Gretchen Deneen Neal; and brother, David Wayne Neal. Left to cherish his memory are sisters, Carolyn Neal-Price of Reston, and...
Agnes "Boots" Lawrence Dobbins
May 13, 2021
Agnes "Boots" Lawrence Dobbins, 77, of Radford, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was retired from Atlantic Bay Mortgage Company where she was an administrative assistant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Ray Dobbins; and her parents, Dexter and Georgia Lawrence. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Amy Dobbins in Radford; grandchildren, Noah Dobbins...
Elizabeth Mae Mannon
May 12, 2021
Elizabeth Mae Mannon, 89, of Radford and Washington D.C., died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Early Lacy Mannon and Isabell Altizer Mannon; brothers, Robert E. and Lacy W. Mannon; and sisters, Elma Hale, Margaret Elkins, Helen Mannon, Louise Reed, Edith Harless and Claudine Tice. She is survived by a number...
Cory Alan Talbert
May 11, 2021
Cory Alan Talbert, 28, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was a member of the Dublin Church of God. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Gail Talbert; father, Donald Lee Mundy: maternal grandparents, James Preston and Ruth Cox Talbert; and uncle, Big Mike Talbert. Survivors include his twin sister, Jessica Talbert; beloved niece, Emmagail...
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...
