Obituaries
Gary Michael Palmer
Aug 21, 2019
Palmer, Gary Michael, 71, of Huffville passed away August 21, 2019 at home. He attended Huffville United Methodist Church for the last 15 years. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Katherine Palmer; and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Reba Palmer; son, Patrick Palmer and wife, Julia; grandchildren, Alexandra Worrell, Angel...
Jabe Lee Hollandsworth
Aug 20, 2019
Jabe Lee Hollandsworth, 80, of Christiansburg passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born in Floyd County on May 19, 1939 to the late Collie and Myrtle Hollandsworth. He was also preceded in death by his son, Greg Hollandsworth; brothers, Cline Hollandsworth, J.C. Hollandsworth, and Loring Hollandsworth; sisters, Minerva Phillips, Lorane Criner; and nephew, Ralph...
Ruth Ann Akers
Aug 16, 2019
Ruth Ann Akers, 75, of Radford, VA, began her journey to be with our Lord at 9:50 pm on Friday, August 16, 2019. Ruth was born to Don and Aletha Akers on October 3, 1943. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Dwaine Webb. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Marcus Baker, Gabriel Webb, and Gillian Webb; her...
Helen Slusher Parrish
Aug 15, 2019
Helen Slusher Parrish, 98, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on August 15, 2019. She was born on January 1, 1921 to the late Henry W. Slusher and Mary Welsh Slusher. Helen was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and was a member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church for 88 years, many of those years she was actively involved in...
Donald Manges Gray
Aug 13, 2019
Donald Manges Gray, born December 31, 1931, he went to heaven on August 13, 2019. Don was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Bane Buchanan; father, Ellett Barkman Gray; brother, Ellett Barkman Gray Jr.; sisters, Dora Mae Gray, Jean Elizabeth Gray; wife, Ruth Deans Gray; daughter, Donette Deneen Thomas; and son, Michael David Gray. Don is survived by his...
Ronald Lee Justice
Aug 11, 2019
Ronald Lee Justice, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Genevieve Justice; and his brother, Billy Justice. Ron is survived by his wife, Nell Ruth Anderson Justice; daughters, Cynthia Lee Justice, Melissa Lola Myers and husband Michael Lee Myers; grandchildren, Justin Keith Atkins, Heather Michelle Atkins, Taylor Nicole...
Buford Boyd Saunders
Aug 10, 2019
Buford Boyd Saunders, 69, of Riner, VA went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Federal-Mogul. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Saunders Myers; twin brother Tommy Saunders; and stepdad Alvin Myers. He was...
Patricia Fay Hedrick
Aug 9, 2019
Patricia Fay Hedrick, 64, of Riner, passed away on August 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelly Andrew Burns Sr. and Ramona Sue Burns; brother, Bobby Highlander; son, Shawn Pickering; and grandchild, Zeth Pickering. Patricia is survived by her husband, Randall Hedrick Sr.; sons, Andrew Hedrick and wife Jessica, Randall Hedrick Jr.; step-son, Jay Hedrick; step-daughter,...
Kenneth 'Ken' Tyson Mummau
Aug 6, 2019
Kenneth Tyson Mummau, 64, of Riner, VA went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. He was a wonderfully devoted and loving husband to his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Mummau, and she was by his side daily during his illness. He was a very positive influence in...
John Alex Martin
Aug 5, 2019
John Alex Martin, 60, of Shawsville, VA, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belvia Ann Martin, Emmett J. Martin, and John B. Elkins; and his wife, Judith Elaine Martin. He is survived by his children, Tabitha Jackson (Todd), Samantha Lutz (Robert), Ruth Martin, and John H. Martin (Haley); grandchildren, Timothy Jackson, Tiffany...
Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses
Aug 3, 2019
Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses, retired MSGT USAF, 80, of Riner, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Stella Moses and his son Dana Moses. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Carolyn Moses; sons, Bruce and wife Nancy Moses, Dennis and wife Crisandrea Moses; daughter, Sandra Davidson; stepson,...
Beatrice Odegard Martin
Aug 3, 2019
Beatrice Odegard Martin “Bea”, 74, of Christiansburg passed away August 3, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Bea worked at VPI, retired from Radford University, and later in life worked at the cafeteria at Christiansburg High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph Martin “E.J.”; and parents,...
Cecil Woolwine
Aug 2, 2019
Cecil Woolwine entered into Heaven on August 2, 2019 and into the Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the youngest son of Alma and Trigg Woolwine who preceded him in death. Also he was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Altizer Woolwine; brothers, Garnet, William (Bill), Walter, and James; sisters, June Bland and Edna Cain;...
Wilson Allen 'Speedy' Carroll
Jul 31, 2019
Wilson Allen ‘Speedy’ Carroll, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie Carroll; as well as half-brothers and sisters, Jim, Junior, and Frances Quesenberry, James ‘John’ Carroll, and Aline Kessinger. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Norma Tomlinson Carroll; beloved son, Matthew Allen Carroll...
Robert Lee Turpin Sr.
Jul 30, 2019
On Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Robert Lee Turpin, Sr. (Bobby or Bubby to most) a loving father of four children passed away at the young age of 67. Robert, Sr. was born October 17, 1951 in Radford, VA to the late Arnold Franklin and Billie Jean Morris Turpin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Lee Turpin,...
Harold Theo Neece
Jul 30, 2019
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, George Crockett Neece and Arbutus Duncan Neece; son, Garry Neece; daughter, Bonita Altizer; grandson, Brad Lee Neece; brothers, Marvin Neece and Alvin Lee (Bobby) Neece; and sister, Pauline Atkinson. He is survived by special companion, Velma Perdue; brothers, Harry Robert Neece and George Edward Neece; daughter, Rise Sargent; son, Anthony Wayne Neece...
Peter Fletcher
Jul 29, 2019
Peter Fletcher of Christiansburg, Va. died July 29, 2019 at Richfield Rehab Center in Salem, Va. after a long fight with heart disease and kidney disease. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Leon Fletcher and Miriam Phillips and by his sister, Antonia Girard. Peter was born in New York, New York on July 6, 1939 and grew up...
Donna L. Stiefel
Jul 29, 2019
Donna L. Stiefel passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Eliza Bennett. She was preceded in death also by her husband, Lloyd Stiefel; and son, Scott Stiefel. Donna loved children, so much so, she had a childcare business in her home where she shared her love with...
Lucille Webb Draper 'Lucy'
Jul 28, 2019
Lucille Webb Draper ‘Lucy’, 82, of Christiansburg, formerly of Franklin, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Lucy was a longtime realtor in the New River Valley and an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She loved Virginia Tech football and basketball and the beach. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Laura Webb;...
Timmy Dwayne Martin
Jul 27, 2019
Timmy Martin, 49, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County.
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