Tony Darden
Sep 9, 2020
Kenneth Anthony "Tony" Darden, 92, passed away at his home in Radford on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Wilson and Nina Graham Darden; daughter, Bette Bryant Darden; and sister-in-law, Shirley Darden. Tony is survived by his wife of 72 years (poor Helen), Helen Bryant Day Darden; sons, Kem and Day (poor Helen);...
Barbara Sifford Foster
Sep 9, 2020
Barbara Sifford Foster, 83, of Parrott, left this world to enter the gates of Heaven on September 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoge and Annie Sifford; and her husband, Houston Foster. Barbara was retired from Kollmorgen in Radford. Survivors include her sisters and brother-in-law, Molly and Bobby Nester, and Sue Bullion; brother and sister-in-law, Leroy...
James Alvie Lane
Sep 1, 2020
James "Jimmy" Alvie Lane, 72, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was employed with Harveys Chevrolet. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay Lane and Elizabeth Mae Thornton Lane; and his brother, Larry Lane. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Kathie Lane of Hillsville; nephews, Randy Lane, Eddie Lane and Todd Lane;...
George Foster Clappes, Jr.
Sep 1, 2020
George Foster Clappes, Jr., 56, passed away at his home in Dublin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was a 20 year associate of Wal-Mart store 2762 in Fairlawn, Virginia. George was loved by everyone who took the time to know him. He had a smile and a smart remark ready at all times. George was a die-hard Jimmie Johnson...
John William Robinson
Aug 31, 2020
John William Robinson, 79, of Radford, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020. John was a proud U. S. veteran having served in the U. S. Army for 21 years and the U. S. Navy for 10 years and was a member of VFW Post #776 and the American Legion. He retired from Volvo Trucks with 26 years of service. He...
Erin Elizabeth Burroughs
Aug 31, 2020
Erin Elizabeth Burroughs, 38, of Radford, passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2020. A loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend, she is survived by her husband, Daniel Burroughs; her paternal grandparents, Ted and May Dishon; her parents, Leon and Carol Dishon; her brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Kayla Dishon; and her four children, Peyton, Addy, Alice and Annabelle. She was...
Billy Joe Dice, Sr.
Aug 29, 2020
Billy Joe Dice, Sr., 67, of Draper, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Princess Dice; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Dice; son and his husband, Joey Dice, Jr. and Anthony Szczurek; daughter, Stacy Jean Case; grandchildren, Sophie Sanchez and Blaze Gravely; stepmother, Mary White...
Dr. Franklin Mcgehee Jones
Aug 28, 2020
Dr. Franklin McGehee Jones died peacefully at his daughters home, surrounded by family on August 28, 2020, at the age of 87. Franklin was a resident of Radford, Va. since 1966. He was born in 1933 to William Neuma and Myrtle Soyars Jones. Franklin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Lou Graham Jones. He was predeceased by...
Robert Howard Love, Jr.
Aug 27, 2020
Robert Howard Love, Jr., 73, of Pulaski, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 following a short illness. He was born on September 10, 1946 in Pulaski to Robert Howard Love and Edna Love Bonham Love, both of whom preceded him in death. Bob Love was a Vietnam-era U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his sister, Diana Bonham Love (James R....
Brenda Lynn Burton
Aug 25, 2020
Brenda Lynn Burton, 55, of Shawsville, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born September 22,1964 the daughter of the late Catherine (Serio) Burton and Charles Ronald Burton. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Rose King. Survivors include the love of her life, Lewis Johnson; one and only son, James Fanwell III; brother, James "Jim"...
Laura "Lou" Carrie Stanley Mcpeak
Aug 24, 2020
Laura "Lou" Carrie Stanley McPeak took her heavenly flight to be with her Heavenly Father and her earthly father on August 24th, 2020. She was born July 15, 1954 to Jefferson Beveley "J. B." Stanley and Mary Frances Gordon Stanley. Lou attended Dublin High School Class of 1974. She was a member of First Church of God Dublin. Lou loved...
Betty Lou Harrison Yopp
Aug 23, 2020
Betty Lou Harrison Yopp, 86, passed away at her home in Draper on Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband James Dalton Yopp; and her parents, Jesse and Hassie Harrison. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, James D, Jr. and April Yopp, and Jackie Yopp; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Leonard Woodrum, Karen and Graham...
John Kelvin Kellis
Aug 23, 2020
John Kelvin Kellis passed away peacefully with his family around him in his home on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 at the age of 66. He was born on September 7th, 1953 in Middletown, Ohio. On September 8th 1973 John married the love of his life Andrea Kellis, to whom he remained married for 46 years. In 1975, John graduated from...
Iva Gay Lyons
Aug 21, 2020
Iva Gay Lyons, 83, passed at her home in Radford on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was a former teacher with Henry County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Patti Lyons; and brother, Sonny Lyons. Survivors include her son, Joseph Clinton Lyons of Radford; grandson, Joseph Lee of Radford; sisters, Lillian M. Thomas of...
Terry Ray Gillenwater
Aug 20, 2020
Terry Ray Gillenwater, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 while surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones. Terry was born on Christmas day in Giles County, Virginia and grew up in Radford. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bernard Gillenwater; maternal grandparents,...
Kenneth Rudolph Nunn
Aug 18, 2020
Kenneth Rudolph Nunn, 91, of Pulaski passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and pets on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Ellis and Madelene Nunn; and his brothers, Claude Nunn, Bobby Nunn, Junior Nunn, Ross Nunn and Dickie Nunn. Survivors include his son, Kenny Nunn of Barren Spring;...
Betty Jo Lester
Aug 18, 2020
Betty Jo Lester, 84, of Belspring, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God. She loved being outside and enjoying all nature provides, and being with her husband and family. Mrs. Lester was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lela Long; her loving husband of 64 years, Davis Lester,...
Margaret Carole Dickerson
Aug 18, 2020
Margaret Carole Dickerson, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home in Pearisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Marguerite Belcher; a sister and 4 brothers. Survivors include her husband, Roy Dickerson; daughter, Kimberly Hale, son, Franklin Gordon Stophel, Jr.; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Teresa Billings (Louis) and Gloria Phillips; and...
Lucille Rupe Graham
Aug 16, 2020
Lucille Rupe Graham, 92, died on the morning of August 16th, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Radford. She was preceded in death in 2018 by her husband of 70 years, Harding. They met while working at Burlington Mills in Radford where Harding was rehired after returning from World War II. They were married on March 27, 1948. They...
Doris Farrar Colgin
Aug 15, 2020
Doris Farrar Colgin, 89, of Radford, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born October 11, 1930 the daughter of Robert and Minnie Farrar. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and daughter, Robin. She was the last surviving member of her family. Survivors include her son, Martin B. Duncan and his wife Faye;...
