Robert "Bobby" John Nester
Mar 2, 2019
Robert John "Bobby" Nester, 73, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his home in Pulaski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Ada Nester; and sister, Nancy N. Smith. Survivors include his daughter, Teresa Christian (Mark Byrd) of Pulaski; grandchildren, Janna Bugg (James), Terry Bryant (Cassie), Christopher Malone (Kasey) and Justice Cizl; great grandchildren, Abby, Camdyn,...
Verlie Marshall Slusher
Feb 28, 2019
Verlie Marshall Phillips Slusher, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Ocie Marshall; two husbands, Berlie Phillips and Ferd Slusher; an infant daughter; and brother, Kirby Marshall. She is survived by a special niece, JoAnn Smith of Tucson, Ariz.; four stepsons, Wayne Slusher of Mt. Vernon, Wash., Gary...
Marita Hoover Graham
Feb 23, 2019
Marita Hoover Graham, 86, of Radford, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. Graveside services will be at 12 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Graveside Service Wednesday, February 27, 2019 12:00 PM Sunrise Burial Park 7228 Round House Street Fairlawn,VA 24141
Joseph "Bill" William King
Feb 22, 2019
Joseph William "Bill" King, 82, born on February 17, 1937, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents, Truman and Frances McCraw; and his loving son, Stephen Gregory King. Bill began his professional career of 43 years as a pattern maker at Lynchburg Foundry in Radford and retired as a Quality Assurance Representative...
Katherine Bell Martin
Feb 18, 2019
Katherine Bell Martin, 89, of Radford, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Friendship Manor in Roanoke. She was a member of Grove United Methodist Church and was a retired social worker with the City of Radford. She was a graduate of the College of William and Mary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Grover...
Lonnie Richard Caldwell
Feb 18, 2019
Lonnie Richard Caldwell, 98, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. He retired from Volvo as a mechanic and was a member at the Christian Growth Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank William Caldwell and Florence Belle Brown and other family members. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Alta Davis Caldwell of Christiansburg; son...
Joseph "Joe" Martin Cox
Feb 17, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Martin Cox, 69, of Radford, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem. He was a U. S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Francis Cox and Virginia Frances Sheehan Cox. Survivors include his wife, Betty C. Cox; daughters, Lori (Jason) Moye, Sara...
Patricia Hampton Stump
Feb 16, 2019
Patricia Hampton Stump, 62, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was a Registered Nurse with Carilion and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Rose Monroe; and grandparents, Emory and Myrtle Rose. Survivors include her husband, Andrew Stump of Dublin; son...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Linkous
Feb 16, 2019
Patricia (Pat) Linkous, a long-time resident of Pulaski, died Saturday the 16th of February at Pulaski Lewis Gale Hospital. Born in 1946, Pat was the widow of Louis Linkous and the daughter of the late Frances (Frankie) Knode Casey, and Kenneth Knode. Affectionately known as 'Mother', she is survived by sons; James Riffe, Master Sergeant Tim Riffe (Margaret), Kevin Riffe,...
Horace Palmer Bill, Jr.
Feb 16, 2019
Horace Palmer Bill Jr. of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away February 16, 2019 at his home at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. Born February 20, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, Horace with his parents Horace and Cecile Bill Sr moved to Colonial Heights, Virginia where Horace grew up at a time where he and his best friends enjoyed many extraordinary adventures and...
June Jones Webster
Feb 16, 2019
June Jones Webster, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Bedford. She was a former resident of Radford and Dublin and was a faithful member of The New Dublin Presbyterian Church in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Webster; her parents, Solomon and Ola Jones; and her sister, Vivian Miller. She is survived...
Curtis Carl Buckland
Feb 14, 2019
Curtis Carl Buckland, 66, of Dublin, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Edward Buckland. Survivors include his mother, Ilene Montgomery; a son, Darrin Buckland; 6 grandchildren; 9 siblings; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Bobby Jean Jewell
Feb 14, 2019
Bobby Jean "Jimmy" Jewell, 78, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home in Radford. She was retired from AT&T. Jimmy was preceded in death by her husband and love of life, Jerry Allen Jewell; her son, Jeffrey Lynn Scott; grandson, Brandon Wallace Scott; parents, Harley and Violet McPeak; sisters, Mary Burleson and Louise Wilson; and brother, William...
Lois Marie Bowman Prescott
Feb 12, 2019
Lois Marie Bowman Prescott, of Fairlawn, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, which was her 85th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Sherwood L. Prescott; step children, Brenda Stevens, Danny Prescott and Cathy Cundiff; and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Survivors include her son, David Vines of Waynesboro; grandson, J. D. Vines...
James "Buddy" Edward Sutton
Feb 7, 2019
James Edward "Buddy" Sutton, 88, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home in Fairlawn. He was a member of Morgans Chapel UMC and retired after 42 years from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant where he worked in quality control. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maggie Sutton; his wife of 64 years, Goldie Mae...
Donald Paul Gessner
Feb 7, 2019
Donald Paul Gessner, 63, of Radford, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and retired from the City of Radford where he was part of the landscaping and beautification crew. Don had a great love for the outdoors and animals. He was the sweetest and kindest soul and he never met a...
Shaun Eugene Riffey
Feb 5, 2019
Shaun Eugene Riffey, 56, of Narrows, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He was a self employed in retail. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ernest Riffey, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Joanne S. Riffey of Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law, William "Bill" or "Skip" and Debbie Riffey of Greensboro, N.C., Larry and Melody Riffey of Pulaski, and...
Ella Lineberry Bartlett Lorton
Feb 4, 2019
Ella Lineberry Bartlett Lorton, 99, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford and retired from Leggetts Dept. Store where she was a sportswear buyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Arminta Lineberry; husbands, Emory Bartlett and Lawrence Lorton; and grandson, David Bartlett. Survivors include her son and...
Mason Douglas Cole, Jr.
Feb 4, 2019
Mason Douglas Cole, Jr., 92, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home in Radford. He was a U. S. Navy veteran having served during WWII, and a retired from the U. S. Dept of Defense where he was a programmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mason, Sr. and Bertha Quesenberry Cole; his wife, Velma B....
Melca "Mel" Taylor Honeycutt
Jan 30, 2019
Melca (Mel) Verlena Taylor Honeycutt, age 94, of Radford, Va. passed away January 30th, 2019. Born October 9, 1924 in Ocala, Carroll County, Va. the daughter of the late Harmon Eddie Taylor and Verta Phillips Taylor. She spent her childhood in Ocala and attended Carroll County Public schools (the first six years in a one room school). She graduated from...
