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...
Ruby Cantrell Meade
Mar 3, 2021
Ruby Cantrell Meade, 87, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was retired from Montgomery County Schools where she was a teacher for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellsworth Cantrell and Edna C. Brown; and sisters, Emogene Boggs (Dennis), Wilma Jenkins (Raleigh), and Ann Sturgill (Charles). Survivors include her children, Charles Jeffrey Meade...
Sharon Maxwell Taubman
Feb 28, 2021
Sharon Maxwell Taubman, 78, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home in Pulaski, Va. Sharon was born in Plant City, Fla. In 1942. She was a 6th generation Floridian. She graduated from the University of south Florida with a degree in Biology and later earned a Masters degree in Social Work. Sharon taught high school biology and then...
Carol Ann Mitchell Parker
Feb 27, 2021
Carol Ann Mitchell Parker, 73, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home in Radford. She was retired from Carilion NRVMC. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Randy Parker, Sr.; daughter, Angela Parker Akers (Terry) of Snowville; Son, Randy Parker, Jr. (Afton) of Radford; grandchildren, Kelsey N. Akers, T. J. Akers (Kaitlyn Dunford) and Emma J. Parker;...
John David Smith, Sr.
Feb 26, 2021
John David Smith, Sr., 76, of Radford, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Zula Smith. Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Lydia S. Smith; children and grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. Services will be held at a later date. The Smith family is in the...
George Millard Harvey, Sr.
Feb 24, 2021
George Millard Harvey, Sr., 92, passed away in his home in Radford on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Burwell Harvey, Sr. and Alice Woody Harvey; his brother, Nathaniel Burwell "Nat" Harvey, Jr.; and grandson, Cole Harvey. He was born on May 31, 1928 in Mann, West Virginia, moving to a farm in...
Katherine "Kay" Branch Mckenzie
Feb 22, 2021
Kay (Katherine) Branch McKenzie, devoted and cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose trailblazing professional achievements, political activism and spirited commitment to causes close to her heart passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on February 22, 2021 at the home of her son, surrounded by loving family and her devoted and kind caregiver, Christie Davis. She is predeceased...
Sharon Diane Gunter
Feb 20, 2021
Sharon Diane Gunter, 73, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. Per her request, no services will be held at this time. The Gunter family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.
Vatina Saunders Churchwell
Feb 20, 2021
Vatina Saunders Churchwell, 50, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Leon Jose Churchwell; children, Nikita Grant Furrow and Kareem Grant; mother, Jennifer Saunders; father, Leonard (Kat) Saunders; sisters, Alveria M. Saunders, Juanita (Eric) Saunders Penn, and Marchelle (Tommy) Saunders; brother, Leonard Earl Saunders, Jr.; grandchildren (her bunny...
Betty Jean Walker Hinkley
Feb 20, 2021
Betty Jean Walker Hinkley, 85, of Radford, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Wilmer and Sarah Farris Walker; husband, John Lee Hinkley, Jr.; son, Tommy Hinkley; and all 11 siblings. Survivors include her son, David Hinkley (Belinda); 9 grandchildren; multiple great and great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends....
Carolyn Dale Shepherd
Feb 19, 2021
Carolyn Dale Shepherd, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ansel and Eula Mae Shepherd. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Logan Kessinger; grandchildren, Kat and Matt Vaughn, Stephen Brubaker III, Brandon Kessinger, Andrew Brubaker, and Keaton Kessinger; sister, Sharon Hernandez; nephew, Allen Odum; niece and her...
Carol Dexter Weyer
Feb 18, 2021
Carol Dexter Weyer, 82, of Radford, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. She had been surrounded by her family and caregivers in the final days of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Dexter and Frances Campbell Schwitchenberg; and her husband, James (Jim) F. Weyer. Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, Rodger and Lori Wills of...
