Ervin Ebne Pettersen
Mar 15, 2020
Ervin Ebne Pettersen of Radford, VA died at home with his wife and family at his side on March 15 after a lengthy illness. Erv was 76 years old. Erv was born in Haugesund, Norway on March 13, 1944 and immigrated with his parents and sister to the United States in 1951, settling in Eastport, Annapolis MD where he spent...
Eunice Mae Shelburne Covey
Mar 15, 2020
Eunice Mae Shelburne Covey, 88, of Snowville, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Eunice was born on September 24, 1931, near Snowville, Virginia. She was the youngest of nine children born to Arthur William Shelburne and Lucy Lee Whitt Shelburne. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Albert Wise Covey; a son, Timothy Lee Covey,...
Philip Wayne Newby
Mar 15, 2020
Philip Wayne Newby, 63, of Radford, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was employed with Roanoke Electric Steel and a U. S. M. C. veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Edward Newby; and sister, Linda Lovern. Survivors include his son, Philip Newby, Jr.; daughter, Angela Newby; fianc, Valerie Cronin; mother, Frances Viola Lester Newby; brother,...
Gary "Buddy" Dalton Nicewander
Mar 12, 2020
Gary "Buddy" Dalton Nicewander, 73, of Radford, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his home in Parrott. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in Mannheim, Germany from 1966 to 1968. Gary retired from Inland Motor (Kollmorgen) after 38 years of service. He was an avid Nascar fan and a loyal Virginia Tech Football fan. He was preceded...
Ruth Mcclung Bailey
Mar 11, 2020
Ruth McClung Bailey, 96, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church and retired after 28 years from Inland Motors. She was born in Summersville, W. Va., the daughter of the late William Scott and Florence Tyree McClung. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James Lee Bailey. Services...
Rebecca Ann Tickle Hamilton
Mar 11, 2020
Rebecca Ann Tickle Hamilton, 68, of Parrott, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was retired from Radford University where she was Housekeeping Manager. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Tickle and Juanita Foley; step-mother, Edythe Tickle; and granddaughter, Josie Nevaeh Burleson. Survivors include her devoted husband and loving caregiver of 33 years, Daniel...
Barbara Janice Linville Lowry
Mar 10, 2020
Barbara Janice Linville Lowry, age 64, crossed over on March 10th 2020. She was captivatingly beautiful and had a joyous laugh. Barbara has lived in her little house in the Valley for the last 40 years; she was a hairdresser, a care giver, a mother and friend. She loved gardening, cooking and sunbathing at the beach. Barbara loved the snow...
Karen Sue Price Jeffrey
Mar 8, 2020
Karen Sue Price Jeffrey, 51, passed away at her home in Christiansburg on Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christin Lea Jeffrey. She had a heart of gold and no matter how she felt she always had a smile. God got his angel back. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Gary Lee Jeffrey;...
Phyllis Jewell Flinchum
Mar 7, 2020
Phyllis Jewell Thompson Flinchum, 80, of Belspring, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Charles and Clendis Mary Lou Thompson; and husbands, Ellis Darl Flinchum and L.J. Link. Survivors include daughter, Vanda Williams of Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Keshia Flinchum of Hillsville; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorene White...
Robert Michael Viers
Mar 6, 2020
Robert Michael Viers, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, N.C. He retired from the Roanoke Post Office and was a Veteran, serving his country as a Warrant Officer 3 in the Army during the Vietnam War. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Arthur...
Hazel Irene Boyd Bratton
Mar 2, 2020
Hazel Irene Boyd Bratton, 95, of Radford, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. She was a member of the Christ Wesleyan Church. She was dedicated to taking care of the home and helping Brown on the farm. She was preceded in death by her parents Matthew and Eulalia Boyd; her husband, Brown Malcom Bratton; daughter, Judith B. Dobbins; granddaughter, Jaime...
Elmer "Eddie" Edward Phillips
Mar 2, 2020
Elmer "Eddie" Edward Phillips, 68, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. He was retired from Volvo Trucks. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer E. Phillips and Canous East Phillips. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Heather Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Kyndra Phillips and Joe Kessinger; grandchildren, Avery Jane Phillips, Austin Clyburn, Skylar Kessinger...
Julian Clayborne Overholt, Jr.
Feb 29, 2020
Julian Clayborne Overholt, Jr., 76, of Radford, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and a retired contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian C., Sr. and Evelyn Overholt; sister, Joyce Sink; and his first two wives, Donnis Overholt Honeywell and Carol Overholt. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Clay and...
Rev. Gerald David Wood
Feb 28, 2020
The Rev. Gerald David Wood, 72, of Dublin, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. He was a minister with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church for 52 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Curtis Edmond Wood and Rev. Myrtle Jernigan Wood. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sandra Harris Wood; sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Jill...
James Clyde Brooks
Feb 28, 2020
James Clyde Brooks, 96, of Radford, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Radford and retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. He was a U. S. Navy veteran having served during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lora Brooks; wife, Betty L. Brooks; brother, Clifford Dennis...
William Michael Page
Feb 27, 2020
William Michael Page, 51, of Radford, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and member of Auburn Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, William D. Page; uncle and aunt, Ellis and Donna Anderson; aunt and uncle, Ann and Clinton Smith; and uncle, Allen Page. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Jo...
Virginia Lois Hendrix
Feb 26, 2020
Virginia Lois Hendrix, 84, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church and retired from Radford University Food Service Dept with 23 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Page; her husbands, Lawrence Jones and Ralph Hendrix; and several siblings. Survivors include her sister and...
Albert John Ryckman
Feb 24, 2020
Albert John Ryckman, 77, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home in Christiansburg surrounded by his loving family. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired machinist. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Maude Ryckman; and two brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Loxi Ryckman of Christiansburg; daughters, Tina (Mark)...
Suzanne Lynn Hood
Feb 23, 2020
Suzanne Lynn Hood, 54, of Radford, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was one of Jehovahs Witnesses and was preceded in death by her father, Richard Winfield Hood. Survivors include her mother, Janice Butler Hood; sister, Danielle "Dani" Hood; brother, Brett Hood and his sons, Evan and Brendan; half-brothers, Grey Hood and Johnie Hood; aunts, Barbara (Darrell) Lee, and...
Bill Leon Akers
Feb 21, 2020
Bill Leon Akers, 66, of Parrott, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. He was a member of Belspring United Methodist Church and retired supervisor with AKZO Nobel Coatings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elverta Akers. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy H. Albert; children, Angela (Dewayne) Schoonover of Troutville, Jerry (Susie) Akers of Roanoke, Paula (Tony)...
