Esther Ebersole Norris
Dec 26, 2019
Esther Ebersole Norris, 65, of Radford, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Grace Ebersole. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin P. Norris of Radford; sisters, Dorcas Ebersole of Chambersburg, Pa., Miriam (Michael) Morrow of Slidell, La., and Sharon (Dennis) Okoniewski of Va. Beach, Va.; brother, Marlin (Diane) Ebersole of Chambersubrg, Pa.;...
Norma Jean Albert Saunders
Dec 24, 2019
Norma Jean Albert Saunders, 76, formerly of Hopewell, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her home in Radford surrounded by her family. She was a beautician for many years until taking an early retirement. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Albert and Lorine Albert Rawlings; husband, Desmond Saunders, Jr.; son, D. Lee Saunders; and brother, Leonard...
Frances Pais Baker
Dec 22, 2019
Frances Pais Baker, 96, of Radford, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Baker, Jr.; parents, Anthony and Lucia Molin Pais; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Mark Williams of Radford; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Michelle Baker of Flower Mound, Texas; 5 grandchildren,...
Billy Garrett Roop
Dec 21, 2019
Billy Garrett Roop, 55, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at his home in Hiwassee. He attended Snowville Baptist Church and was a building and grounds maintenance supervisor with Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Roop and Jewell Smith Roop. Survivors include his wife, Catherine B. Roop of Hiwassee; son, Shannon Roop of Kentucky; brothers...
Virgie Ethel Moore Musselman
Dec 20, 2019
Virgie Ethel Moore Musselman, 97, passed away at her home in Radford on Friday, December 20, 2019. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Ellis Musselman; daughter, Charlotte Blankenship; and son, Irving E. Musselman Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Jacqueline Armbrister and Bonnie Stone; 10 grandchildren;...
Rudolph "Jack" Lee Viers
Dec 20, 2019
Rudolph "Jack" Lee Viers, 90, of Radford, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and was retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Frances Viers. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Kathleen M. Viers; sons and...
Jerry Michael Stone
Dec 19, 2019
Jerry M. Stone, 80, lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Va., departed this life December l9, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1939, to Wendell C. Stone and Margaret Linkous Stone. As a high school student in 1956 he helped his parents open Stones Restaurant in Christiansburg. He became the owner of Stones Cafeteria in 1969 and expanded...
Barbara Ann Williams Allen
Dec 16, 2019
Barbara Ann Williams Allen, 83, of Radford, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Verma Williams; 2 sisters and a brother. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Clarence T. "Tom" Allen; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Vince Robinson of Radford; sons and daughter-in-law, Tom Allen and Simonetta Rainieri of Los...
Barbara Diane Blevins Southern
Dec 16, 2019
Barbara Diane Blevins Southern, 64, passed away at her home in Dublin on Monday, December 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Blevins and Kandace Martin; sisters, Helen Light, JoAnn Hughes and Linda Holston; and brother, Donald Blevins. Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Andrews; grandchildren, Kurstin Andrews, and Shane and his wife, Ashton Andrews; 5 great...
George Edgar Collins
Dec 15, 2019
George Edgar Collins, 66, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home in Radford. He was retired from Volvo Trucks. George was preceded in death by his father, William Harold Collins; and sister, Nancy Wallace. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Collins; sons, Andy Collins of Christiansburg and Kyle Nixon of Radford; daughters, Mandy Thompson (Donald), and Christie Hollingsworth, both...
Curtis "Pickle" Hayden Lewis
Dec 10, 2019
Curtis "Pickle" Hayden Lewis, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home in Radford. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry with 36 years of service and was a U. S. Air Force Veteran. "Pickle" was a member of VFW Post #776 and volunteered many hours with Senior Services "Meals on Wheels". He was preceded in death by his...
Mary Jane Cromer Akers
Dec 6, 2019
Mary Jane Cromer Akers, 82, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church and one of the founding members of the Hearts and Hands Craft and Prayer Shawl ministry, which she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Akers and grandson, Cody W. Frye. Survivors include her...
William "Wild Bill" Gustave Heineman
Dec 4, 2019
William Gustave "Wild Bill" Heineman, 86, of Fairlawn, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Radford Health & Rehab. He was born on May 17, 1933 in Webster, N.Y. He retired from the U. S. Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant after 22 years of service. He worked as a meat cutter all his adult life. He...
Mary Alice Kidd Edmonds
Dec 4, 2019
Mary Alice Kidd Edmonds, 71, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church in Barren Springs and a bookkeeper with New River Community Action. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Martha Kidd. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Nelson Edmonds; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Teresa...
Juanita Ruth Giles
Nov 30, 2019
Juanita Ruth Giles, 76, of Parrott, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was a member of the Parrott Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling and Naomi Giles; brothers, Bobby and Allen; sister, Janet; and grandson, Dustin Sarver. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Daryel Giles and Christopher McCray, Diana and Randy Adkins, Pamela...
Robert "Cam" Cameron Alderman
Nov 25, 2019
Robert Cameron Alderman was born April 17, 1967 in Radford and died on November 25, 2019. He worked many years at Federal Mogul in Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ray Alderman; sister, Cynthia Dawn Alderman; and brother, Craig Alan Alderman. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Alderman; sister, Christina Catron and husband Tim Catron;...
Lloyd Gene Loftus
Nov 25, 2019
Lloyd Gene Loftus, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired from Volvo Trucks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Vallie Loftus; his wife, Glenna Loftus; and sister, Delores. Survivors include his sons, Kevin Loftus of Denver, Col., and Craig Loftus and Myra Jones of Johnson...
John Kirkwood Sutton
Nov 23, 2019
John Kirkwood Sutton, 78, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home in Radford. He was retired from the former Central Lumber Company where he was a building supplies salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Katherine Sutton. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Sutton of Radford; son, John "Kirk" Sutton, Jr. of Yorktown; brother, Lawrence...
Richard Allen Creps Iii
Nov 22, 2019
With deepest sorrow, we announce that our most beloved son, Richard Allen Creps III, at 33 died peacefully at home on November 22. Ricky was born on January 14, 1986 in Henrico County. He graduated from Auburn high school in Riner in 2004. Ricky is survived by his parents, Janet Crespo and Jonathan Harris; also left to cherish his memories...
Hearl "Trey" Hoyt Parris Iii
Nov 22, 2019
Hearl Hoyt Parris III, "Trey", 31, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at his home in Boones Mill. He was employed with Haley Toyota. Trey was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Patricia S. Parris; and maternal grandmother, Jewell White Rupe. Treys happiest days in life were with his many teammates playing football, from sandlot thru high school and...
