Obituaries
Barbara Sue Lilly
Jul 27, 2020
Barbara Sue Lilly, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lando Lilly and Betty Neighbors; and sisters, Judy Sheppard, Linda Howell, and Vicki Neely. Barbara is survived by her sons, James Lilly and wife Tyler, Roy Lilly and wife Brittany; 8 grandchildren; fiancé, Doug Johnson; sister, Rhonda Boyd; as well...
Wilma C. Reed
Jul 27, 2020
Wilma Jean Cox Reed, 82, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Kenneth McCoy 'Smiley' Reed and her parents, Thomas and Ola Cox. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kevin Miller of Roanoke, Va.; two grandchildren, Justin (Lindsey) and Lauren...
Richard 'Buddy' Lawrence Lawson
Jul 24, 2020
Richard 'Buddy' Lawrence Lawson, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Floyd and Melinda Jones Lawson. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Daisy Elizabeth Stewart Lawson; son & daughter-in-law, Darren and Michelle Lawson; and granddaughter, Jordan Sierra-Lorraine Collins. He had...
Charles Edward Straub III
Jul 19, 2020
Charles Edward Straub, III, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Straub. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Ross Straub; children, Chuck Straub (Mary Claire), Stuart Straub (Gina), Christian Straub, Maggie Ross Straub, Mollie Ross Straub; and grandchildren, Shannon Straub and Ryan...
Linda Bell Palmer
Jul 19, 2020
Passed from this world into the heavenly realms on July 19th 2020, singing and dancing as her welcoming party awaited. A. Sidney Palmer standing at the gate alongside Ricky Palmer (her #1 son), and all of her brothers, sisters, and many, many friends! What a life…how do you sum up 96 years on this earth?!? Beloved beautician, deal hunter extraordinaire,...
Harry Eugene Richardson Jr.
Jul 14, 2020
Harry Eugene Richardson, Jr., age 74, passed suddenly at his home July 14, 2020. Harry will forever be remembered and cherished by all who knew him, especially his wife of 50 years, Anna Marie Richardson; son, Christopher and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Robbie and Mary Elizabeth; half brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Charlotte; his mother, Evelyn; as well as nieces, cousins,...
Sharon Blevins
Jul 13, 2020
Sharon Blevins, 74, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Monday morning, July 13, 2020, at Moses H. Cone Hospital, in Greensboro, NC. She was born on June 10, 1946 in Bluefield, WV to Roy and Sybil Rose. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Edward Blevins. Also surviving are her two children, Clay (Karen) Blevins of Christiansburg,...
Beatrice Knautz
Jul 11, 2020
BEATRICE KNAUTZ, 86, of Christiansburg passed away July 11, 2020. She enjoyed volunteering at RSVP doing taxes and crocheting baby blankets for area hospitals. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Jyll Knautz, John and Karen Knautz, and Don and Cindy Knautz; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Paul Evans; 14 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Services will...
Samuel Ray Harkrader
Jul 11, 2020
Samuel Ray Harkrader 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 11, 2020. He was the youngest son of Brown Peery and Ada Harkrader, born on July 27, 1948. Sam graduated in 1966 from Christiansburg High School, with honors, a member of the Key Club and the Blue Demons football team. He enlisted in the Air Force and trained as an...
Ronald G. Mattice
Jul 9, 2020
Ronald G. Mattice October 16,1936-July 9, 2020 Ronald G. Mattice, of Christiansburg, Virginia died peacefully in the presence of God and his family on July 9, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Mattice; children, Mike and wife Shari of Denver, Colorado, Susan Mattice, and wife Carolyn of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Pam (Mattice) DiIoia and husband...
Halline Marie Weddle
Jul 9, 2020
Halline Marie Weddle, 95, of Forest, passed away peacefully in her home on July 9, 2020 with family members by her side. Known as Marie, she was the loving wife of J.C. Weddle for 69 years before he passed away in 2014. She was born in Christiansburg on May 30, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Taylor J....
Mildred Worrell Sisson
Jul 8, 2020
August 8, 1931 – July 8, 2020 Mildred Worrell Sisson, 88, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly D. Sisson; parents, Rev. George C. Worrell and Eura Spangler Worrell; as well as 5 brothers; 10 sisters; and a son-in-law, Randy Baldwin. She is survived by...
Sandra Lee 'Sandy' Hinkey Rogers
Jul 8, 2020
Sandra Lee Hinkey Rogers “Sandy”, of Christiansburg went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was 78. Sandy was born on September 14, 1941 in Binghamton, NY. She was preceded in death by her father, Harrison Hinkey; mother and stepfather, Annie “Thelma” and Bob Kuehl; and brother, Jimmy...
James Russell "Russ" Simpkins
Jul 6, 2020
James Russell “Russ” Simpkins, of Pulaski passed away on July 6, 2020 at his home. He was 49. He was born in Radford, VA on November 30, 1970. Russ was preceded in death by his father Osgood Simpkins, his grandparents, a niece and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Simpkins; brother, Joshua Simpkins and wife...
Billy A. Roop
Jul 4, 2020
Billy A. Roop, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was 71 years old. Bill was born on April 20, 1949 in Tazewell, VA. He was employed by Radford Foundry and retired with 35 years of service. Bill was actively involved in the United Steel Workers Union Local 2969 and...
Cathie Susan Fowler
Jul 2, 2020
Cathie Susan Fowler, 60, of Radford, passed away at her home with her family and best friend at her side on July 2, 2020, after a long struggle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert ‘Bulldog’ Montgomery & Gladiese Buckner Montgomery; sisters, Sabrina Bugg, Joyce Lucas; children, William ‘Willy’ Fowler, twins – David and Starlight Fowler;...
William A. 'Bill/Billy' White III
Jul 1, 2020
William A. White III (Bill/Billy) entered into Heaven on July 1, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1921 in High Point NC to his parents, William A. White Jr. and Waldeen (Hodgin) White. He grew up in Jamestown NC and was a member of the Friends Meeting in New Garden along with many of his relatives from his family...
Linda 'Chubby' Cox
Jul 1, 2020
Linda “Chubby” Cox, 72 of Christiansburg passed away on July 1, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 20, 1947 to the late Dale and Maisie Alderman. Linda is survived by her three daughters, Tracy Burlingame and husband Eddie, Jennifer Lucas and friend Craig Brinkley, Jessica Chestnut and husband Randy; her pride and joy -...
Jack B. Poff
Jun 25, 2020
Jack B. Poff, of Christiansburg, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Anita Poff; son, Todd Poff; daughter-in-law, Renee Poff; along with grandchildren, Jordan Poff and Karley Poff. Jack is also survived by siblings, David Poff (Barbara), Becky...
Bridget "BB" Marie Layman
Jun 25, 2020
Bridget “BB” Marie Layman, 24, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. She is survived by her grandmother, Annie Foley Ratliff; grandparents, Roy and Bobby Ratliff; parents, Robert ‘Joey’ Layman and Mandy Davidson Coeyman. She is also survived by her loving brothers and sisters as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bridget enjoyed life and was...
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