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Glenn Claire Hall, Jr.

Glenn Claire Hall, Jr.

Jan 1, 2020

Beloved pediatrician, husband, father, grandfather, and loyal UVA alumnus passed into the presence of his merciful Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2020 at the age of 95. Dr. Hall was born on July 16, 1924 in Pulaski. He was the son of Glenn C. and Ella Kate Brown Hall. He was valedictorian of the Pulaski High School Class of...

Tina Marie Mapstone Ayers

Tina Marie Mapstone Ayers

Dec 30, 2019

Tina Marie Mapstone Ayers, 65, formerly of New York, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her father, Franklin Mapstone; and sister, Krist Peden. Survivors include her husband, Frank Ayers; daughters and son-in-law, Meghan Ayers of Buffalo, N. Y., and Jenna and Dustin Reece of Radford, Va.; granddaughter, Harper Reece...

Earnest Dewayne Blankenship

Earnest Dewayne Blankenship

Dec 30, 2019

Earnest DeWayne Blankenship, 48, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Harmon Blankenship; grandmother, Sarah Jane Harmon; grandfather, Scott "Bud" Harmon; and uncle, Roger "Dale" Harmon. Survivors include his daughter, Chelsea JoAnn Blankenship of Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Missy and Mark Elliott of Christiansburg; nephews, Cameron (Angelia)...

Elsie Mae Montgomery Tibbs

Elsie Mae Montgomery Tibbs

Dec 30, 2019

On December 30, 2019, Elsie Mae Tibbs went to be with the Lord. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John and Mary Montgomery; loving husband, John Luther Tibbs; and grandson, Daniel Covey. She lived a blessed life and is survived by her children, Dorothy (Bill) Bramlett of Edgewater,...

June Elizabeth Cadle

June Elizabeth Cadle

Dec 30, 2019

June Elizabeth Cadle, 72, of Dublin, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. She was a member of Snowville Baptist Church. June was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Elsie Boothe; brother, Carl Boothe; and husband, Ronald Hubbard. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Charles Dowdy of Dublin; grandchildren, Diana and Wesley Dowdy; sister Betty Boothe of...

Patty Adkins Mcguyer

Patty Adkins Mcguyer

Dec 29, 2019

Patty Adkins McGuyer, 68, of Radford, gained her wings on Sunday, December 29, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Patty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Doris Adkins, and her brothers, Mike and Don Adkins. Patty is survived by her husband, Tony McGuyer; sister, Pam Humphries; her...

Mark Eugene Robinson

Mark Eugene Robinson

Dec 29, 2019

Mark Eugene Robinson, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 29, 2019. He was employed with Adams Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Robinson. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Robinson; daughters and son-in-law, Brittany and Ryan Odom of Mechanicsburg, Pa. and Kayla Robinson of Florida; brother, Jeff Robinson of Portugal; and many other relatives...

Anita Rae Marshall Smith

Anita Rae Marshall Smith

Dec 28, 2019

Anita Rae Marshall Smith, of Dublin, peacefully claimed her heavenly reward on December 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Her life was one of amazing grace, unwavering acceptance of all people, forgiveness for those who needed it, love for those she came into contact with and she left everyone a better person for having known her. A gentle spirit,...

Richard Wilson Walson Iii

Richard Wilson Walson Iii

Dec 26, 2019

Richard Wilson Walson III, 65, of High Point, N.C., was called home on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born to the late Pinkey Black Walson and Richard Wilson Walson, Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Garland and Sallie Black of Radford, Va.; aunts, Alice Catherine "Odell" Bond and Amy "William" Graves. Richard is survived by his...

Esther Ebersole Norris

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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