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Randall Louis Sherman, 62, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on the morning of October 12, 2020. Randy was born and raised in Christiansburg by Ed and Ann Sherman and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1980, a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduating, he worked in Washington DC and shortly after, came back home to follow...
Wendell Wayne Ratliff of Roanoke, Virginia was called to his heavenly home on October 11, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1942, to the late Wilson and Kate Ratliff in Floyd, Virginia. Survivors include his sister, Dove Robertson (David) of Christiansburg; nephew, Jimmy Robertson (Deanna); and niece, Chrystal Havens (Jeff). He very much loved his great-niece, Brooke Havens, and...
Kagen Scott Fisher was born on June 29, 1995 to Charles “Wally” Smith and Cindy Fisher Foley. At just the age of 25, Kagen was taken way too soon; however, his good-heartedness, infectious laugh, and dimpled smile impacted everyone that knew him. Kagen loved an adventure and the “wow” effect, so much so, that at times we had to remind...
Lisa Dair Collins, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Bugg, Jr. Lisa was born on February 22, 1961 to her mother and father, Ethel and William Bugg, Sr. She is also survived by her daughter, Chasity Stoots and her husband Jason Stoots; brothers, Johnny Bugg & wife Jenny, Jamie...
Mary Thelma Sweeney (known to many as Mary Nell), 91, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Darren Sweeney; husband, Oscar Roy Sweeney, Jr.; 7 brothers; 1 sister; and many nieces and nephews. Mary is survived by her son, Phillip Dwayne Sweeney and wife Linda...
Jason Michael Forester, age 42, died in his hometown of Ypsilanti, Michigan on October 10, 2020. He was born January 8, 1978 to Barbara Snipes and Larry Forester. Jason was a recent resident of Mercer County, West Virginia but his heart spanned across the New River Valley of Virginia where his children and grandchild reside, the mountains of West Virginia...
On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Josephine Louise Miles of Christiansburg passed away at the age of 89. Josephine was born on May 20, 1931 and was the only child of Annie Moore Sowers and B. Leslie Sowers. On August 19, 1950, she married Robert C. Miles. The two spent 60 years together until his death in 2010. They had two...
Alden L. McMillan, 86, of Chrfistiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending.
Shelbie Jean Sumner, 68, of Christiansburg, returned to her Heavenly Father on October 2, 2020 in Blacksburg, VA at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, James “Happy” Sumner and mother, Nellie Elizabeth (Spradlin) Sumner. She is survived by her son, Christopher W. Sumner and wife, Jamie of Christiansburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, please...
On October 1st, 2020, Betty Jean Collins Thurman peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:53 p.m. She was Born August 17th, 1944. She was 76 years old. Predeceased by beloved parents, Earl and Myrtle Collins and a loving sister, Neva Costigan. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ray Thurman; loving remembered by...
Janice Dickerson Doss, 83, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on October 1, 2020. She joined her husband, Maynard, who preceded her earlier this year. Janice was born in the Alum Ridge community of Floyd County, Virginia, on March 13, 1937, to Hollice McKinley Dickerson and India Lester Dickerson. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother...
Gary Z. Stanley, April 6, 1951 - October 1, 2020, of Christiansburg Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his two sisters after a short illness of pneumonia and kidney failure. Born in Christiansburg Virginia, it was his home most of his 69 years. He was an electrician by trade, but could do almost anything. He loved fishing, hunting, working puzzles...
Joseph “Joe” McCormack left us suddenly on the evening of September 30, 2020. He is remembered by his daughters, Tammy Tober (Darren, Kody, Dominic, Hailey) and Elizabeth and husband Tommy (Nikki, Skylear). He leaves behind his sister Delores and husband Orlando Diaz (Karina, Mimi, Santos); brothers, Duane McCormack (Crystal, Ashley, Ryan), and James Sr. and wife Melissa (James Jr., Michael)....
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 29th, Robin Graham, age 52, went to be with her Heavenly Father. Robin was born and raised in Christiansburg, VA. She attended Christiansburg High School and graduated in 1986. She attended New River Community College and worked for Darryl Gillespie, CPA where she held the position of head bookkeeper and office assistant....
Carol Johann Moyer, 73, passed away September 28, 2020 at her home in Blacksburg, VA., after a three year battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Moyer, and children, Douglas Moyer (Kelleigh) of Troutville, VA, Heidi Moyer (Luis Rodriguez) of Arlington, VA, and Eric Moyer (Michelle) of Charleston, S.C. She leaves six grandchildren, Keira Moyer, Dyson...
Shannon Lea Montgomery passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Carilion NRV Medical Center at the age of 49. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Blaine & Thelma Worrell, and Cecil Montgomery; uncle, Roger Worrell; and aunt, Shirley Worrell. Shannon is survived by her mother, Jackie Montgomery; sister & brother-in-law, Shellie & Dennis Roop; step-sister, Lisa Spence;...
Mr. Burton L. White Jr. died peacefully in Friendship Manor on September 25, 2020 in Roanoke VA at the age of 76. Burt was born on May 9, 1944 in North Carolina. He received his degree from New River College as an electrical technician. He worked the majority of his life and retired from General Electric in Salem, VA. He...
Wilma P. Bishop, 99, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oakie T. Bishop; daughter, Roberta Poole; and siblings, Lewis Palmer, Walter Palmer, Gertrude Singer. Wilma is survived by her son, Mark Bishop & his special friend, Carolyn Ruble; grandchildren, Carmen Hammack and husband Phillip, Carson Poole and wife Sylvia, Antoinette...
Kenneth Allen Akers, Sr., a native of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at the age of 88 on September 22, 2020, in Port Orange, Florida where he resided. He was born in Floyd, VA on January 8, 1932 and moved to Northern Virginia at age 24, where he raised his family before retiring to Florida. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...
May Bell Hatcher, 66, of Wytheville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. Bond; mother, Hazel Jane Bond; husband, Harold Ray Hatcher; and siblings, Tommy Bond, David Bond, Cathy Hatcher and her husband, Jerry. May is survived by her daughters, Tammy Hughes (Eddie), Ginger Harden (Chrys); grandsons, Timothy Williams (Sierra),...
Randall Louis Sherman, 62, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on the morning of October 12, 2020. Randy was born and raised in Christiansburg by Ed and Ann Sherman and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1980, a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduating, he worked in Washington DC and shortly after, came back home to follow...
Wendell Wayne Ratliff of Roanoke, Virginia was called to his heavenly home on October 11, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1942, to the late Wilson and Kate Ratliff in Floyd, Virginia. Survivors include his sister, Dove Robertson (David) of Christiansburg; nephew, Jimmy Robertson (Deanna); and niece, Chrystal Havens (Jeff). He very much loved his great-niece, Brooke Havens, and...
Kagen Scott Fisher was born on June 29, 1995 to Charles “Wally” Smith and Cindy Fisher Foley. At just the age of 25, Kagen was taken way too soon; however, his good-heartedness, infectious laugh, and dimpled smile impacted everyone that knew him. Kagen loved an adventure and the “wow” effect, so much so, that at times we had to remind...
Lisa Dair Collins, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Bugg, Jr. Lisa was born on February 22, 1961 to her mother and father, Ethel and William Bugg, Sr. She is also survived by her daughter, Chasity Stoots and her husband Jason Stoots; brothers, Johnny Bugg & wife Jenny, Jamie...
Mary Thelma Sweeney (known to many as Mary Nell), 91, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Darren Sweeney; husband, Oscar Roy Sweeney, Jr.; 7 brothers; 1 sister; and many nieces and nephews. Mary is survived by her son, Phillip Dwayne Sweeney and wife Linda...
Jason Michael Forester, age 42, died in his hometown of Ypsilanti, Michigan on October 10, 2020. He was born January 8, 1978 to Barbara Snipes and Larry Forester. Jason was a recent resident of Mercer County, West Virginia but his heart spanned across the New River Valley of Virginia where his children and grandchild reside, the mountains of West Virginia...
On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Josephine Louise Miles of Christiansburg passed away at the age of 89. Josephine was born on May 20, 1931 and was the only child of Annie Moore Sowers and B. Leslie Sowers. On August 19, 1950, she married Robert C. Miles. The two spent 60 years together until his death in 2010. They had two...
Alden L. McMillan, 86, of Chrfistiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending.
Shelbie Jean Sumner, 68, of Christiansburg, returned to her Heavenly Father on October 2, 2020 in Blacksburg, VA at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, James “Happy” Sumner and mother, Nellie Elizabeth (Spradlin) Sumner. She is survived by her son, Christopher W. Sumner and wife, Jamie of Christiansburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, please...
On October 1st, 2020, Betty Jean Collins Thurman peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:53 p.m. She was Born August 17th, 1944. She was 76 years old. Predeceased by beloved parents, Earl and Myrtle Collins and a loving sister, Neva Costigan. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ray Thurman; loving remembered by...
Janice Dickerson Doss, 83, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on October 1, 2020. She joined her husband, Maynard, who preceded her earlier this year. Janice was born in the Alum Ridge community of Floyd County, Virginia, on March 13, 1937, to Hollice McKinley Dickerson and India Lester Dickerson. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother...
Gary Z. Stanley, April 6, 1951 - October 1, 2020, of Christiansburg Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his two sisters after a short illness of pneumonia and kidney failure. Born in Christiansburg Virginia, it was his home most of his 69 years. He was an electrician by trade, but could do almost anything. He loved fishing, hunting, working puzzles...
Joseph “Joe” McCormack left us suddenly on the evening of September 30, 2020. He is remembered by his daughters, Tammy Tober (Darren, Kody, Dominic, Hailey) and Elizabeth and husband Tommy (Nikki, Skylear). He leaves behind his sister Delores and husband Orlando Diaz (Karina, Mimi, Santos); brothers, Duane McCormack (Crystal, Ashley, Ryan), and James Sr. and wife Melissa (James Jr., Michael)....
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 29th, Robin Graham, age 52, went to be with her Heavenly Father. Robin was born and raised in Christiansburg, VA. She attended Christiansburg High School and graduated in 1986. She attended New River Community College and worked for Darryl Gillespie, CPA where she held the position of head bookkeeper and office assistant....
Carol Johann Moyer, 73, passed away September 28, 2020 at her home in Blacksburg, VA., after a three year battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Moyer, and children, Douglas Moyer (Kelleigh) of Troutville, VA, Heidi Moyer (Luis Rodriguez) of Arlington, VA, and Eric Moyer (Michelle) of Charleston, S.C. She leaves six grandchildren, Keira Moyer, Dyson...
Shannon Lea Montgomery passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Carilion NRV Medical Center at the age of 49. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Blaine & Thelma Worrell, and Cecil Montgomery; uncle, Roger Worrell; and aunt, Shirley Worrell. Shannon is survived by her mother, Jackie Montgomery; sister & brother-in-law, Shellie & Dennis Roop; step-sister, Lisa Spence;...
Mr. Burton L. White Jr. died peacefully in Friendship Manor on September 25, 2020 in Roanoke VA at the age of 76. Burt was born on May 9, 1944 in North Carolina. He received his degree from New River College as an electrical technician. He worked the majority of his life and retired from General Electric in Salem, VA. He...
Wilma P. Bishop, 99, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oakie T. Bishop; daughter, Roberta Poole; and siblings, Lewis Palmer, Walter Palmer, Gertrude Singer. Wilma is survived by her son, Mark Bishop & his special friend, Carolyn Ruble; grandchildren, Carmen Hammack and husband Phillip, Carson Poole and wife Sylvia, Antoinette...
Kenneth Allen Akers, Sr., a native of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at the age of 88 on September 22, 2020, in Port Orange, Florida where he resided. He was born in Floyd, VA on January 8, 1932 and moved to Northern Virginia at age 24, where he raised his family before retiring to Florida. He enlisted in the U.S. Army...
May Bell Hatcher, 66, of Wytheville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. Bond; mother, Hazel Jane Bond; husband, Harold Ray Hatcher; and siblings, Tommy Bond, David Bond, Cathy Hatcher and her husband, Jerry. May is survived by her daughters, Tammy Hughes (Eddie), Ginger Harden (Chrys); grandsons, Timothy Williams (Sierra),...
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