Robert Leonard Snider
Mar 22, 2021
Robert was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, on October 17, 1946, to Howard William Snider and Josephine Plagg Snider. He was raised in Denton, North Carolina, where his fathers family had lived for generations. Robert passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on March 22, 2021. Robert graduated from Denton High School in 1965 and from Virginia Tech in 1968 with...
Betty Estes Cromer
Mar 20, 2021
Betty Estes Cromer,77, of Radford, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Daphna Estes; and sisters, Toby Caldwell and Rosetta Mills. Survivors include her fianc, James "Jim" Henley; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Cromer and Vincent Thornton; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Nenita Cromer; grandchildren, Taylor Okes, Christian Cromer and Justin Cromer;...
Joanne Viers Alderman
Mar 19, 2021
Joanne Viers Alderman, 90, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ida Viers; 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Roy Lynn and Kathy B. Alderman of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Benny Selvey of Pulaski; 5 grandchildren, Corinna Crawford (Shannon),...
Charles Shawn Newberry
Mar 18, 2021
Charles Shawn Newberry, 44, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home in Radford. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Newberry; parents, Basil and Sue Newberry of Belspring; daughters, Hailey Harvey of Radford, Gladys Newberry of Belspring, Leighona Newberry of Shawsville, and Destiny and Kyleigh Newberry, both of Radford; brother and sister-in-law, James and Jessie Newberry of...
Buffy Marie Anderson
Mar 17, 2021
Buffy Marie Anderson, 50, passed away at her home in New River on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Survivors include her parents, James, Sr. and Wanda Anderson; brother, James A. Anderson, Jr.; uncles and aunts, Michael and Carlotta Lewis, and Wendell and Sylvia Anderson; aunt and uncle, Jeanette and Joe Sheffey; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be...
Edwin Mark Stewart
Mar 15, 2021
Edwin Mark Stewart, 65, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home in Radford. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Ann Stewart. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Kathy Stewart; sons, Nathan (Lauren) Stewart of Kenosha, Wis., Nicholas (Katie) Stewart of Rockledge, Fla., and Nolan (Brittany) Stewart of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Olivia, Noah, Avery,...
Patricia Ann Coates Shelburne
Mar 15, 2021
Patricia Ann Coates Shelburne passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center with her family by her side. Pat was born on December 31, 1946 to Edgar Thomas and Mattie Ryan Coates. She grew up in Halifax County, Virginia then relocated to Radford, VA, where she made a life with her dearly loved husband,...
Janice Townsend Herzog
Mar 13, 2021
Janice Townsend Herzog, 76, of Radford, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was a longtime Radford resident and member of Grove United Methodist Church. Born and raised in New Jersey, she graduated in 1966 from Albright College in Reading, PA and retired from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She was a proud Hokie staff...
Sharron Smith Spence
Mar 12, 2021
Sharron Smith Spence was born and raised in Vienna, Virginia to Louise (Reese) and F. Glenn Smith who have pre-deceased her. She was a beloved sister to Gary Smith who also pre-deceased her. Sharron took personal care of her parents and her brother in their final days, a wonderful testament to who she was. Sharron married the late Billy Gene...
Patricia "Patty" Lynn Quesenberry
Mar 12, 2021
Patricia Lynn "Patty" Quesenberry, 66, of Pulaski, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 12, 2021. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Joyce Quesenberry "Sissy" and Donald Cecil Quesenberry. She is survived by her children, Betty Follette, Janie Dean, and Tammy Dean; grandchildren, Sarah Farmer, Hannah Bolash, Brandon Dean, Isaiah Drummond, and Angel Dean; great grandchildren,...
Robert Wayne Saubert
Mar 11, 2021
Robert Wayne Saubert, 73, of Radford, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He had multiple degrees including a Bachelors of Business from the University of Kansas, a JD from Drake University, and a Masters in Accounting from Virginia Tech. Wayne was a Special Agent for the Justice Department, practicing attorney and a retired Emeritus Professor of...
Robert "Bob" Hall Cruise
Mar 9, 2021
Robert "Bob" Hall Cruise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 9, 2021. Bob was born on March 12, 1931 in Staunton, Virginia to Guy and Stella Cruise. Bob grew up in Pulaski, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He later earned an MBA from...
William "Danny" Daniel Ratcliffe
Mar 9, 2021
William Daniel "Danny" Ratcliffe, of Radford, Virginia, born August 18, 1956, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the age of 64. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica and Heather; a son, Adam; 14 grandchildren and a great granddaughter; his mother, Elizabeth Ferrell Ratcliffe; sisters, Pauline Worrell, Rose Stump, and Ramona Mobarak; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial...
Charlie Preston Hall
Mar 9, 2021
Charlie Preston Hall, 85, passed away on Tuesday March 9, 2021, at Rich Creek Heritage Hall. A beloved husband, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather he will be deeply missed by family and friends all around. He was born on November 27, 1935 in Radford, Va. and was an Army Veteran. "Preston" was a man of character that cared for his family...
Lura Alice Robertson
Mar 7, 2021
Lura Alice was born on January 14, 1934 in Cedar Bluff, Va. She was the youngest child of the late Stuart Allen Beavers, Sr. and Nancy Lake Repass Beavers. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Katherine Beavers and her brother Stuart Allen (Bus) Beavers, Jr. Lura Alice is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years,...
Richard David Giles
Mar 6, 2021
Richard David Giles, 53, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home in Parrott. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Anderson of Roanoke; son, Joel Giles of Pulaski; 2 granddaughters; brothers, John Harris and James Harris both of Parrott; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Doug Hardymon of Radford; and many other relatives and friends. Per his request, there...
George Richard Luz
Mar 4, 2021
George Richard Luz, 78, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home in Radford. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, a retired truck driver for Amoco, and a U. S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Wilton Esther Luz; daughter, Cathy L. Ward; sister, Doris Jean Luz; and his first wife,...
William Ernest Adams
Mar 4, 2021
William Ernest Adams, 61, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was a welder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Gayle Adams; his parents, Donald and Ruth Adams; and son, John Adams. Survivors include his son, Sam Adams and April Largen; his brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Leslie Adams; and his canine companion, Flea. Services...
Gloria Jean Smith
Mar 4, 2021
Gloria Jean Smith, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles T. McDaniel; and sisters, Brenda Sue Croy and Clydia McDaniel. She was a selfless, loving and dedicated daughter, wife, mother and friend who found joy in helping others. She grew up in Radford and graduated in 1964 from Radford...
Norman Dean Jones
Mar 3, 2021
Norman Dean Jones, 81, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was a member of Unity Christian Church and former owner and operator of Normans Cabinetry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Minnie Jones; brothers, Carl "Rudy" Jones and Willard "Deacon" Jones; grandchildren, Kelsey and Trey. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Blanche...
