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Margery Emma Atkins Teany

Margery Emma Atkins Teany

Sep 20, 2018

Margery Emma Atkins Teany, 94, of Radford, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was a faithful member of Old Brick Presbyterian Church of Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Alva Atkins; her husband of 56 years, Albert Ludlow Teany; daughter-in-law, Sharlene C. Teany; and son-in-law, David A. Martin, Sr. Survivors include her son, George...

Richard James Galarneau

Richard James Galarneau

Sep 12, 2018

Richard James Galarneau, 93, of Vinton, and formerly of Radford, passed away peacefully at home September 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Hall. Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Turner; daughters, Teresa and Amanda (Janie); stepchildren, RuthAnn Mann and Michael Furrow; grandson, Ben Shepherd and his wife Tiffani; great-grandson, Remington; and several nieces...

Helen Virginia Dehart

Helen Virginia Dehart

Sep 10, 2018

Helen Virginia DeHart, 92, of Radford, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 in Portsmouth. She was a very proud and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobson and Maude Turner; her husband of 60 years, William Jackson DeHart; son, William Jackson DeHart, Jr.; brother, Hobson Turner,...

James Henry Ratcliffe

James Henry Ratcliffe

Sep 7, 2018

James Henry Ratcliffe, 71, of Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly of Radford, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born in Radford, Va., the son of the late William C. and Viola Sheppard Ratcliffe. He was a mechanical engineer retired from TVA and a U. S. Army veteran. He was a lifetime member and past Commander of American Legion Post #95...

Louise Knapp Maranz

Louise Knapp Maranz

Sep 5, 2018

Louise Lura Knapp Maranz, 84, went to be with her beloved Savior Jesus on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at her home in Christiansburg, Va. She was born in N. Franklin, N.Y. on August 31, 1934. At her bedside were her husband, two daughters, son, son-in-law, and three grandchildren. She had suffered with Alzheimers for several years. Louise graduated from SUNY...

Imogene Howard Schirr

Imogene Howard Schirr

Sep 1, 2018

Imogene Schirr, 87, of Blacksburg, Va. and Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away September 1, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Victoria and Goebel Howard, April 26 1931, in Alger, Ohio. Jean married Richard Schirr in 1950, and they lived first in Toledo and then east Columbus before relocating to Canal Winchester, Ohio. Imogene...

Margaret Ellen Sheffey Shaw

Margaret Ellen Sheffey Shaw

Sep 1, 2018

Margaret Ellen Sheffey Shaw, age 85, of Radford, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hansel H. and Elsie Groseclose Sheffey; her husband, George Edward Shaw; brother, David Sheffey; sister, Alice Parks; and her son-in-law, Gerald Kennon. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Michael and Kathy Shaw; daughters, Louise Kennon, and Cynthia...

Judy Juanita Hopkins Gordon

Judy Juanita Hopkins Gordon

Aug 25, 2018

Judy Juanita Hopkins Gordon, 76, from Belspring, Virginia went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, 25th August at their home on the New River. She was born on the 22nd of June in West Jefferson, North Carolina to Elijah Thomas and Ida Leo Wilcox Hopkins. She graduated from Radford High School and was a proud Candy Striper on track to...

Jeffrey Joseph Shumate

Jeffrey Joseph Shumate

Aug 24, 2018

In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, Jeffrey Joseph SHUMATE, age 58, of Wytheville, Virginia entered the Church Triumphant on August 24, 2018. Jeff was born in Roanoke, Virginia and was the son of Thomas Joseph Shumate and the late Frances P. Burford. He is survived by his loving family, Thomas Joseph Shumate, Elizabeth J. Shumate, Toni Walther...

Roy Douglas Lytton

Roy Douglas Lytton

Aug 23, 2018

Roy Douglas Lytton, 77, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home in Radford. He was a member of Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church and retired from New River Industries with 43 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mabel Lytton; and his wife, Martha Duncan Lytton. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara...

Cheryl Ann Albig

Cheryl Ann Albig

Aug 23, 2018

Cheryl Ann Albig, of Blacksburg, died on August 23, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born on July 14, 1948 in Schenectady, N.Y. She graduated from Michigan State University and also from Syracuse University. She is survived by her brother, David, and sister-in-law, Pegeen. No services are planned. The Albig family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home...

Elsie Pugh Lewis

Elsie Pugh Lewis

Aug 22, 2018

Elsie Pugh Lewis, 89, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was a member of Unity Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Edwin Pugh, Sr. and Ocie Mae Conrad Pugh; and brother, Claude E. Pugh, Jr. Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, Curtis Hayden Lewis; nieces, Teresa Simpkins and Anne Chrisman,...

John Wesley Shelburne, Sr.

John Wesley Shelburne, Sr.

Aug 21, 2018

John Wesley Shelburne, Sr., 75, of Boones Mill, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Rachel Shelburne. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Barbara Kirk Shelburne; son and daughter-in-law, John Wesley Jr. and Dana Shelburne;...

Nelson Leon Pettus

Nelson Leon Pettus

Aug 17, 2018

Nelson Leon Pettus, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was a member of New Hope Church of God and was retired from Lynchburg Foundry with over 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Nelson Pettus and Hazel Barton Whitlock; and his sister, Judith Austin. Survivors include his wife of...

Dr. Leonard Raymond Gallimore

Dr. Leonard Raymond Gallimore

Aug 15, 2018

Dr. Leonard Raymond Gallimore, 91, passed away peacefully at home following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Leonard is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alice MacDonald Gallimore, and their three children, Karen (Richard) Sandoe of Leesburg, Virginia, Mark (Betsy) Gallimore of Advance, North Carolina, and Cindy (Gary) Ouellette of Ellicott City, Maryland, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Also...

Michael Paul Addison Tolley

Michael Paul Addison Tolley

Aug 14, 2018

Michael Paul Addison Tolley passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 53 on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Mike was a master carpenter, accomplished guitarist, and outdoorsman, who loved life and fully appreciated everything God had...

Patricia Ann Heineman

Patricia Ann Heineman

Aug 13, 2018

Patricia Ann Heineman, 58, of Radford passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at her home in Radford. She was a sales clerk at Belk with over 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Lee and Iva Martin Long. She attended Fairlawn Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband to whom she was a loving wife...

Kenneth Wayne Dowdy

Kenneth Wayne Dowdy

Aug 13, 2018

Kenneth Wayne Dowdy, 73, of Radford, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He retired from the Virginia Highway Department and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and Bernice Dowdy; son, Phillip Shaun Dowdy;...

Odette Farley Graham

Odette Farley Graham

Aug 12, 2018

Born in Radford, Virginia July 24, 1920, Odette died at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Virginia on August 12, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband James Lewis Graham, Sr., her sons Col. James Lewis Graham, Jr. and David Alan Graham, her parents Kyle and Gladys Farley, her sister Sunbeam F. Farris, and her brothers Bill and Hubert Farley....

Charles Gordon Criner

Charles Gordon Criner

Aug 12, 2018

Charles Gordon Criner, 73, of Radford, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. He retired from Volvo Trucks after 18 years. Charles was known for his fast wit and humor and was a lover of classic cars and evening chats on the porch swing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles C. and Maude Farmer Criner. Survivors include his...

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