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Richard William Johnston, Jr.
Sep 19, 2021
Richard William Johnston, Jr., 55, of Christiansburg passed away on September 19, 2021 after fighting a long and courageous battle to Covid-19. He was born on September 17, 1966 in Linwood, California to Richard William Johnston Sr. and Jeanette LaRoche. Richard graduated from Newton High School in 1984 and entered the United States Army. Following his military service, he began...
Mirto A. Corte
Sep 16, 2021
Having achieved his greatest goal of turning 100, Mirto A. Corte passed away on September 16, 2021 in the early morning hours. Born on September 1, 1921 in McDowell County, West Virginia, Mirt graduated from Welch High School and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Tri-State College (Trine University), Angola, IN, in 1942. Upon graduation,...
Dr. Coreen Mett
Sep 16, 2021
Dr. Coreen Mett, 73, of Christiansburg died September 16, 2021, after a courageous 5-year battle with leiomyosarcoma. A math professor for more than 30 years, teaching was Coreen’s passion. After graduate school at Michigan State, she taught first at Virginia Tech then Radford University. Coreen traveled widely and loved to hike, read, play bridge, cheer for the Hokies, play and...
Janye Dare Galup (Burgess)
Sep 13, 2021
Janye Burgess Galup (September 24, 1930 – September 13, 2021) Janye Dare Galup (Burgess), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many, passed away peacefully, September 13, 2021. She was 90 years old. Janye was born in Bluefield, WV on September 24, 1930, the eldest child to the late Claire W. Burgess and Ruby Burgess (Hall). She graduated from...
Burnita Phillips Dailey
Sep 13, 2021
Burnita Phillips Dailey, 90, of Christiansburg passed away September 13, 2021 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She previously taught school at Christiansburg Primary School for 33 years. Burnita was a member of Laurel Hill Church of the Christ. She is survived by her nephew, Allen Phillips and wife, Darlene; niece, Phyllis Rich and husband, Dan; special nephew, Steve Phillips; and...
Larry Miller Meredith
Sep 13, 2021
***PLEASE NOTE ARRANGEMENTS HAVE CHANGED*** Larry Miller Meredith, 76, of Narrows, VA, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Meredith; and brother, Timothy Meredith. Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Patty Meredith; sons, Randy Meredith (Jennifer), Tony Meredith (Tammy); grandchildren, Hannah, Addie, and Avery Meredith,...
Gerald Graff
Sep 6, 2021
Gerald Graff, 50, of Blacksburg, passed away on September 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Eric Graff; and father-in-law, Rockie Chinault. Gerald is survived by his wife of 12 years, Angie Graff; children, Kelsey Richardson, Andrew Richardson, and Gavin Graff; mom, Lorraine Graff; sister, Marci Jackson and husband Lion, with their child, Naeemah Jackson; mother-in-law, Margie...
Winifred S. Howell
Sep 5, 2021
Winifred S. Howell, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She lived most of her life in Christiansburg, and was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Lucy Shealor. She was a graduate of Shawsville High School and Radford College, Women’s Division of Virginia Polytechnical Institute. Win was a high...
Jennifer Lee Basham
Aug 31, 2021
Jennifer Lee Basham, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Jennifer was born August 25, 1955, in West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Basham; father, Eugene Shelton; and 2 sisters, Penny Arrington and Cathy Styers. Jennifer is survived by her two sons, Ben (wife Brandy) and Josh Basham; grandchildren Ashley and Blake...
Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth
Aug 30, 2021
Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parentes, Charles and Levon Eldridge Dudley. Sonja is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Ren Hollandsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sherry Hollandsworth; grandson, Seth Hollandsworth; sisters, Wanda Funkhouser, Merle Nelson, Brenda Eanes. She is also survived by...
Evelyn Cooper Jewell
Aug 30, 2021
Evelyn Cooper Jewell, 96, passed away quietly in her sleep on August 30, 2021, at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehab in Lecanto, Florida, the evening before her 97th year of life. She was born on August 31, 1924 in Scotts, Georgia to her parents Leslie Cooper and Zora Belle Cobb. At fourteen years old Evelyn and her mother moved to...
Joseph Richard Monday
Aug 29, 2021
Joseph Richard Monday, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph V. and Audrey Monday. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and was dedicated to helping with the Special Olympics. Richard was a UVA fan and spent time supporting his team on game days. Richard loved to...
Richard H. Simmons
Aug 28, 2021
Richard Simmons(82), loving husband, father, pawpaw, and friend, got his wings and joined his son and other family members in heaven on August 28, 2021. Richard was a hard worker but he was never too busy to lend a hand to anyone in need. He served 4 years in the US Air Force and 13 years in the Virginia National...
Gladys C. Hurst
Aug 25, 2021
Our beloved Mom went to be with Jesus on August 25, 2021. She will be greatly missed, but knowing she is in Heaven with her Savior, our Dad, her Dad and Mom, and siblings is of great comfort. She lived a long life raising three children and two grandchildren. Mom was a wonderful cook and was especially known for her...
Joyce Danelle Dunn
Aug 24, 2021
Joyce Dunn, 79, of Elliston, VA passed away at her home on August 24th, 2021 while in hospice care after a battle of end stage COPD, emphysema, and congestive heart failure. She was born on April 8th, 1942. Joyce enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, reading, going to mountaineer, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching movies, listening to Home...
Jean Graham Curtis
Aug 21, 2021
Jean Graham Curtis (1939 – 2021) Jean Curtis went home to her Savior Jesus Christ on August 21st. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Jean is survived by Paul, her husband of 62 years, and her three sons. Mark and wife Stephanie of Bridgewater, John and wife Melanie of Radford, youngest son Keith of Phoenix, AZ....
Kenneth Eugene Meredith
Aug 18, 2021
Kenneth Eugene Meredith, of Riner, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was 66 years old. Kenneth was born on July 10, 1955, in Radford, Virginia, and was raised in Snowville, Virginia. He played basketball for Auburn High School where he graduated in 1973. On July 14, 1978, he graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy 64th Basic...
Hallie Mae Jones
Aug 15, 2021
Hallie Mae Jones, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away on August 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl B. and Virginia Moss Rogers; and her husband, James Carlyle Jones. Hallie is survived by her step-son, Bruce R. Jones and wife Linda. Visitation will be held at Horne Funeral Home on August 19, 2021, from 1-2 p.m. with...
Virgil Clifford Lester
Aug 14, 2021
Virgil C. Lester, 96, of Radford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home. Virgil C. Lester was born and raised in beautiful Alum Ridge, Floyd County, Virginia, where he grew up doing farm work and mechanical work. Although he trained at Butler University to be an Army Air Force fighter pilot, he and others were pulled...
Phyllis Marie Palmer
Aug 13, 2021
Phyllis Marie Palmer, age 71 of Riner, Va. took the hand of her Lord on August 13th, 2021 and passed from this life into the next; where there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither will there be any more pain; where God wipes away all tears from our eyes. She was born on January 2nd, 1950...
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