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Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland
Nov 17, 2019
Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 17, 2019, to join her husband, Henry. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Dorothy Ridpath; and son, Gary Lynn Rowland. Betty is survived by her children, Tim Rowland (Cheryl), Keith Rowland (Kim), Krista Rowland Linkous, Scott Rowland (Erica);...
Cora Delophine Martin
Nov 16, 2019
CORA DELOPHINE EDWARDS MARTIN, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church. Cora was preceded in death by her husband Benson ‘Shorty’ Martin; parents, George Edwards & Cliffie Bishop Edwards; brothers, Dudley, Herman, George Layton, Everette, Alva and George Junior Edwards; sisters, Dora Edwards, Lula Slusher, Eva Link, Helen Naff,...
Patsy Atkins Martin
Nov 16, 2019
Patsy Atkins Martin, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Grace Atkins, and a sister, Evelyn Pellegrin. Patsy is survived by her children, Matt Martin and wife, BreAnna, Chris Martin, Katy Smith and husband, Matt, and Charley Ruch and husband, Dan; grandchildren, Lily Smith and Noah Ruch; sister,...
Hazel M. Yopp Cornett
Nov 14, 2019
HAZEL M. YOPP CORNETT, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Yopp; husband, Ed Cornett; father of her sons, Don Yopp; step son, Earl Cornett; and brothers, Eugene and Ambrose Martin. She is survived by her son David Yopp (Diane); 4 grandchildren, Alisa, Chad, Chris...
Terry Wade Lowery
Nov 13, 2019
Terry Wade Lowery, age 63 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2019. Terry had bravely fought the battle with Parkinson’s since 2004. He was the son of Henry and Nina Lowery who preceded him in death. Terry graduated from Radford University in 1978 with a BS in Medical Technology. He was employed at Carillion Clinic New River...
James Oliver Sisson
Nov 13, 2019
James Oliver Sisson 74 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an adored husband, a beloved father, a loving grandfather, and a loyal friend.. James served during the Vietnam War in the years 1965-1967. He worked at various companies as a crane operator including IMF Crane &...
James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr
Nov 12, 2019
James (Jim) Garland Baird Jr, 75, of Christiansburg, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 12, 2019. He was born in Richmond, VA and raised in Staunton, VA. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Staunton, VA then attended Virginia Tech where he received a BS in accounting. Jim served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne including...
Angela Goodwin Thornton
Nov 10, 2019
Angela Goodwin Thornton, 52, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Goodwin; brother, Mickey Goodwin; and special mother-in-law, Ava Thornton. Angela is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Dwayne Thornton; son, David and wife Britni Thornton; grandchildren, Makayla and Jacob Thornton; her mother, Mary...
Charlie Elmer Orange
Nov 8, 2019
Charlie Elmer Orange, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home in Christiansburg, VA. He was born on November 17, 1929 to the late George Leonard and Ida Bell Orange in Blacksburg, VA. He was in the Marine Corp during the Korean War 1952-1954. He retired from VA Tech, Poultry Science Department on October 1, 1991....
Alvin 'Todo' Johnson Alderman
Nov 3, 2019
Alvin (Todo) Johnson Alderman, 96, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord on November 3, 2019. Alvin was born in Pilot and raised in Sugar Grove. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church and more recently the Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Alvin was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a carpenter by trade...
Donald Dunn Poole
Nov 2, 2019
Donald Dunn Poole passed away on November 2, 2019 in Salem, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Stephenson Poole of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and mother Frances Elizabeth Colvin Poole of Richmond, Virginia. Donald was born in Washington D.C. on May 3, 1935. His family then moved to Arlington, VA. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School...
E. 'Tom' Radford
Nov 1, 2019
E. ‘Tom’ Radford, 88, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2019. Tom was a member of Bible Baptist Church - his life reflected his faith in God and was an inspiration to others as he walked in faith every day. He owned Tom Radford Construction & Excavation and was a master wood craftsman. Tom was...
Ward McClure 'Mac' Hawthorne
Oct 30, 2019
Ward McClure Hawthorne "Mac" born November 29, 1934 went to be with his heavenly father Wednesday October 30, 2019 after complications from surgery. Born in Washington County Virginia to the late Eugene Ward and Anna Virginia McClure Hawthorne, Mac is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise; son James Ward Hawthorne; and brother, Bill Hawthorne. He is survived by...
Frank Stephen Malasky
Oct 30, 2019
Frank Stephen Malasky, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Frank was a resident of the New River Valley for 30 years and had retired from Volvo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mildred Malasky; and sister, Linda Warf. Frank is survived by his nephews, John Warf and wife Kristi, Jason Warf and...
Dorothy Jean Long
Oct 28, 2019
Dorothy Jean Long, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away October 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucille Collins Gillespie; sister, Louise Hale; her first husband, Joseph E. Martin; and second husband, Eugene Long. Dorothy is survived by her children, Mike (Anna), Jody, Leon (Tara), Missy (PJ), and Casey (Ben); grandkids, Tasha, Brittney, Sara, Seth, Brooke,...
Jacqueline Louise Painter
Oct 27, 2019
Jacqueline Louise Painter April 27,1953 – October 27, 2019 Jackie Louise Painter, 66, of Fairlawn passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born April 27, 1953 in Kansas and was the daughter of the late Lou Estrada and Pearl Estrada and surviving step mother Cielo. Before her health began to decline, Jackie worked for Radford University and had an...
Sanford 'Sandy' Gross
Oct 24, 2019
Sanford “Sandy” Gross, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 joining his beloved wife of 62 years, Bobbie Rucker Gross; and only son, Ben. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Gross and Malvine Rubin. Sandy graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, attended NYU for a short period and then joined...
Jason Hal Paul
Oct 21, 2019
Jason Hal Paul 45, of Riner, Va. passed away on Monday October 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father Frances Leroy Paul; grandparents, Edsel Hensley and Mildred Padgette and niece Shiloh Paul. He is survived by his mother Lynn Ann Dexter; brother, Daniel Mikeworth (Sarah); sisters, Brandy Paul (Steve Sturdivant) and Tiffany D. Harris (Tyler Shular); grandfather,...
Alonza 'Preacher' Hardy Jr.
Oct 21, 2019
Alonza "Preacher" Hardy, Jr - June 3, 1919-October 21, 2019 Preacher was born in Nelson County, VA on June 3, 1919. He was the 3rd child of 9 born to Alonza Sr and Mildred Hardy. He grew up in various locations across the state of Virginia. Upon hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor he immediately reported to the local...
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