Elmer "Jimmy" Worth Thomas
May 25, 2019
Elmer W. "Jimmy" Thomas, of Radford, Va., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. He retired from the VA Dept. of Corrections. He is survived by his wife, Becky Thomas; sons, Chris Thomas and fianc, Gina Wright, and Eric Thomas; stepson, Richard (Donna) Byrd; step daughter, Tracy (Mike) Crusenberry; step grandchildren, Justin Byrd, Zachery Byrd, McKinley Rains and Jordan Rains. Burial...
Albert Monroe Brown
May 24, 2019
Albert Monroe Brown, 94, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home in Radford, Virginia. He spent nearly 50 years as a pastor for the Church of God of Prophecy throughout soutwest Virginia. He was a U. S. Navy veteran having served during WWII. He had a treasure-trove of stories and Navy experiences he...
Rosa Quesenberry Smith Stout
May 24, 2019
Rosa Quesenberry Smith Stout, 93, passed away at her home in Radford on Friday, May 24, peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Edna Quesenberry; and her husbands, Clive Smith and John Wesley Stout; her brother, Harless Quesenberry; and sister, Winnie Vaughn. She is survived by her siblings, Iressa Fawcett of California,...
Vertis Opal Ford Olayvar
May 24, 2019
Vertis Opal Ford Olayvar, 84, of Dublin, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her daughters home in Belspring. She was a member of Max Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Josephine Ford; her husbands, Daniel Olayvar Clarence Geist; brother, Jack Ford; and sisters, Dorothy Dicensco and Ann Staver. Survivors include her daughters...
William Benjimen Hurst, Sr.
May 19, 2019
William Benjimen Hurst, Sr., 69, of Draper, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was a member of Pilgrims Rest Church and a cab driver. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin B. and Ruby Covey Hurst; and his ex-wife, Debra Ferrell Hurst. Survivors include his wife of 16 years,...
Wilma Ruby Odham Price
May 16, 2019
Wilma Ruby Odham Price, 74, of Radford, went to her heavely home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Wilma was born in Toms Creek to Joe and Mary Lexie Odham on December 14, 1944. She went to school in Blacksburg. She loved crocheting and spending time with family and friends; especially her dog Jo-Jo. Wilma also enjoyed fishing and gardening. Moms...
Donald Curtis Hall, Sr.
May 15, 2019
Donald Curtis Hall, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Radford on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Don was born June 12, 1930 in Amonate, Va., to the late Jack and Inda Belle Hall. He spent his youth in the coal mining community of Southwest Va. Don enlisted in the U. S. Army and was a decorated Korean War...
Frances Pannell Roop
May 12, 2019
Frances "Frankie" Pannell Roop, 88, passed away at her home in Radford on Sunday, May 12, 2019 with her family by her side. She was a member of the Radford Worship Center and retired as a beautician at the age of 80. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Pearl Pannell; husband of 67 years, Donald W....
James Selmer Eggers, Jr.
May 12, 2019
James "Jim" Selmer Eggers, Jr., 73, of Riner, succumbed to his battle with cancer on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Although he has been successful in most of the battles in his life, this one could not be defeated, even though he fought, as always, fiercely. Jim grew up in Mountain City, Tennessee but was born in Cripple Creek, Virginia. He...
Thomas Edward Neal
May 11, 2019
Thomas Edward Neal, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his home in Fairlawn. He was retired from ATK (Radford Army Ammunitions Plant) and U. S. Marine veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Virginia Snow Neal; sister, Bonnie Brewer; and brother, Leon Neal. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Shirley Farris...
Doris Reynolds Owens
May 10, 2019
Doris Reynolds Owens, 66, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Carilion NRV Medical Center. She was assistant manager at Dollar Tree. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray M. and Pearl Quesenberry Reynolds. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, David Rickey Owens, Sr. of Radford; sons, David R. Owens, Jr. and fiance Melissa Lytton...
Edward Early Chumbley, Jr.
May 10, 2019
Edward Early Chumbley, Jr., 71, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He was a member of the Belspring Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Early Chumbley, Sr. and Geneva Hylton Chumbley. Survivors include his son, Paul Edward Chumbley of Pulaski; granddaughter, Riley Chumbley; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Richard Jennings of Tenn....
Donald "Donnie" Lee Cook
May 7, 2019
Donald "Donnie" Lee Cook, 76, of Radford, after a short illness passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 with his family by his side. As he drove his 57 Chevy through the pearly gates, there to meet him were his parents, James Otis Cook and Lucille Goddard Cook; and his sister, Peggy Blackburn. Donnie was a 1960 graduate of Oceana High...
Marvin Emory Lester
May 6, 2019
Marvin Emory Lester, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Kroontje Healthcare Center in Blacksburg. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and a master craftsman who built furniture, interior woodwork, clocks and various crafts. Wherever he lived, he was a servant in his community. He served on Pulaski town council and helped construct houses with...
Ralph Kenneth Hoback
May 6, 2019
Ralph Kenneth Hoback, 77, of Radford, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired from Lynchburg Foundry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Zareda Hoback. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hoback of Christiansburg; son, Kenneth Lee Hoback of Christiansburg; brother, Phillip Hoback of Fairlawn; and sister, Nancy Turpin...
Regina Thomas Calloway Hunt
May 4, 2019
Regina Thomas Calloway Hunt, 71, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Beverly Calloway; father, Thomas L. Calloway; daughter, Yvette Nichelle Stephens; and special aunt, Sue Ella Hardy. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10,...
Freda Sue Turner Alexander
May 3, 2019
Freda Sue Turner Alexander, 80, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Turner and Georgia Shinault Turner Saul; her husband, Maven Elroy Alexander; daughter, Patricia Diane Alexander; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Renee Alexander; daughters, Rita Sue Alexander-Burcham and Darlene Alexander Hill...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Wheeler
Apr 22, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Edward Wheeler, 67, of Radford, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. He was retired from Electro Plate Rite. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Wheeler; his wife, Betty Hatch Wheeler; and sister, Terry McCoy. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Johnny Bugg of Christiansburg; brother and sister-in-law, James (Jimmy) and Becky...
Ella Mae Workman Trent
Apr 22, 2019
Ella Mae Workman Trent, born June 30, 1938, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2019. Ella, born to Romy Roscoe and Addy Maysel Workman, was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Beauford N. Trent, Jr., daughter, Jackie Lynn Cummings, sister, Josephine West and brother, Larry Workman. Ella is survived by her daughter, Janet (Larry) Ross and son-in-law,...
Betty Brewer Dickerson
Apr 16, 2019
Betty Brewer Dickerson, 74, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was a member of Belview United Methodist Church and retired from Belview Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Peyton and Roxie Bayse Brewer; and her brother,...
