Nancy Caroline Ackiss
Jun 14, 2019
Nancy Caroline Ackiss, native of Virginia Beach, died peacefully on June 14, 2019, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Virginia, after a long battle with dementia. She was 74 years old. Nancy had an abiding love for the outdoorsfrom the ocean to the mountainsand she especially loved spending time on the intercoastal waterways in Back Bay, regardless of the...
Bonnie Sue Harrison Anderson
Jun 8, 2019
Bonnie Sue Harrison Anderson, 65, passed away June 8, 2019 at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, James William Jr. and Alma Harrison, and her brother Doug. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Daniel Leigh Anderson; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Joanne Anderson, and Michael and Vanessa Anderson; grandsons, Aaron and...
Richard "Dick" Waters Davis
Jun 2, 2019
Richard Waters "Dick" Davis, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Radford, Virginia, on June 2, 2019 at the age of 87. Dick said every morning while reading the paper, "Hell must be a lonely place because everyone in the obits only goes to heaven", so he was no doubt met at the pearly gates by Mary Alice and a...
Elizabeth Stump Gibson
Jun 1, 2019
Elizabeth Stump Gibson, 71, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Phyllis Stump. She is survived by her son, Ricky Gibson of Sterling; brother and his wife, Jeffrey and Terry Stump of Pulaski; best friend Cynthia Monk of Tazewell; and her favorite cat Blue. Funeral services will be held...
Edward Eugene Fisher, Jr.
May 30, 2019
Edward Eugene Fisher, Jr., 72, passed away at his home in Dublin on Thursday, May 30, 2019 with his family by his side. He was a member of Heritage Church and retired from the Pulaski County Water Plant with 47 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward, Sr. and Virginia Fisher; son-in-law, John Cheatham; brothers,...
Linda Vest Bower
May 30, 2019
Linda Vest Bower, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was a self-employed seamstress for over 35 years, but her favorite title was "Grandma". Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Harless and Pearl Vest; and four sisters. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Vanessa and David Moore of Salem, Denise and Bobby Reed...
Mackie Long Waltz
May 27, 2019
Mackie Long Waltz, 84, passed away at her home in Elliston on Monday, May 27, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Halls United Methodist Church, 4302 North Fork Road, Elliston, Virginia with Pastor Brenda Sternfeld officiating. The Waltz family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford....
James Edward Ferguson, Jr.
May 26, 2019
James Edward Ferguson, Jr., 66, of Radford, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and U. S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward, Sr. and Katie Ferguson. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Edna Ferguson of Radford; sons, Kevin DeWayne...
Mark Lewis Hubble
May 26, 2019
Mark Lewis Hubble, 62, of Dublin, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and retired from the U. S. Dept. of the Army. Before his illness, he was an active member of the CMA and Patriot Guard. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Peggy Taylor Hubble. Survivors include...
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...
