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Ralph Wilson Reed
Sep 20, 2018
Ralph Wilson Reed, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Ralph was a 40+ year member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, both active member and lifetime member, and was an Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Wyatte and Juanita Wilson Reed; special aunt, Kathleen ‘Menome’ Myers; and cousin, Joyce Via. Ralph...
Joyce King
Sep 19, 2018
Joyce King, 76, of Elliston, passed away on September 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Preston King; daughters, Lisa King Darnall and Debbie Wheeler; parents, Harvey and Mae Price; and brothers, Lynnwood Price Sr., Edward Price, and Bill Price. She is survived by her son, Tommy Wheeler and his son Cody of Shawsville; granddaughters, Lisa Michelle...
Ardith Brammer Matz
Sep 15, 2018
Ardith Brammer Matz, 73, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1944. Ardith was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar Matz Jr.; her parents, Otho Eugene Brammer and Lura Bryant Brammer; and brothers, Calvin V. Brammer and Julian W. Brammer. She was co-owner with her husband...
Edward L. Songer
Sep 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Leon Songer “Eddie, Papa”, born on December 2, 1947, announce his passing on September 13, 2018. The legacy of Eddie’s kind spirit, passion for fixing things, and zest for life will live on through them. Eddie was preceded in death by his daughter, Katrina; father and mother, Edwin and Mattie...
Wanda Kay Hollins
Sep 12, 2018
In Loving Memory of Wanda Kay Hollins of Christiansburg, Va. She was born Friday, July 20, 1973 and passed away Wednesday September 12, 2018 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father, Tommy Hollins; sister, Angie Hollins; grandparents, John Lester and Della Hollins. She is survived by her mother, Janie Hollins; life partner, Tommy Miller;...
MSgt. James W. Radford Sr.
Sep 11, 2018
Master Sergeant James W. Radford Sr. USAF (retired), of Christiansburg, passed away on September 11, 2018, at the age of 85. James was born in Roanoke, VA on March 31, 1933. He was the only child of Samuel and Annabell Radford. The family moved to Pulaski, VA in 1942. James graduated from Pulaski High School in May 1950, joining the...
Teresa Harris Jones
Sep 10, 2018
Teresa Harris Jones, 58, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her dad, Paul Harris. Teresa is survived by her husband, Paul T. Jones Sr.; mom, Phyllis Harris; sons, Paul T. Jones Jr., Michael Jones; grandkids, Morgan Jones, Christa Jones, Damien Summers, Jade Jones, Michael Jones, and...
Danny Crawford
Sep 9, 2018
Danny Crawford, 68 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Richard Crawford; and his brother, Terry Crawford. Danny is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Ann Crawford; daughters, Jamie Rizak (Paul) and Amanda Collins (Tommy); mother, Lois Crawford; special niece,...
Mary JANE Taylor
Sep 8, 2018
Mary “JANE” Taylor, 87, of Christiansburg passed away September 8, 2018. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Millard N. Taylor; daughter, Donna T. Taylor; parents, Charles Wesley and Julia Elizabeth Hilton; sister, Pearl Williams; brothers, George and Jim Hilton. She is survived by daughters, Patricia Nolen and husband, Ron, Karen...
Matt 'Fat Boy' Raines
Sep 4, 2018
Matt ‘Fat Boy’ Raines, 35, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He is survived by his parents, James and Sandra Raines; siblings, Jamie Raines, Trish Cooper (Junior), Carrie Raines; children, Abagail Raines and Aiden Raines; nephews, Dustin Cooper (Kayla), and Lucas Raines; as well as a host of other family and friends. Matt...
James Wesley Blevins
Aug 31, 2018
James Wesley Blevins, 70, of Riner, VA, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad Roxie and Paul Blevins. He is survived by his brothers and sister-in-laws, Michael and wife Reba Blevins, Danny and wife Carolyn Blevins, and Robert and wife Ok Chu Blevins. James proudly served in the Untied States...
Erna Lucille 'Ernie' Bishop Gibson
Aug 23, 2018
Erna Lucille (Ernie) Bishop Gibson, 93, of Christiansburg VA, formerly of Lynco, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at home. She was born May 13, 1925 at Sunhill WV. She was the daughter of the late Scott and Viola Belcher Bishop. Erna was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Lynne Mitchell
Aug 21, 2018
Lynne Mitchell, a long-time resident of the town of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, the morning of Tuesday August 21, 2018. Born in 1942 in Aiken, SC, Lynne received a High School Diploma from Florence, SC in 1960 and completed two years of a college degree. She married William “Mac” Mitchell in 1962 and together they...
Megan Elaine Swartz
Aug 20, 2018
Megan Elaine Swartz, 46, of Ronaoke, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 20, 2018. Memorial Service will be Friday, August 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.
Barry Kevin Akers
Aug 20, 2018
Barry Kevin Akers 'BEAR', 62, of Christiansburg passed away August 20, 2018. He was born on April 30, 1956 to the late Bob & Frankie Akers. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carmen Akers. He is survived by one daughter, Kaitlin Akers; spouse, Amy Hutcheson Akers; 3 stepsons, Jessie Hutcheson (Ashley), Joshua Trump (Kayla) and Preston Sheppard;...
Elsie Lane Booth
Aug 20, 2018
Elsie Lane Booth, 88, of Christiansburg formerly of Welch, WV passed away on August 20, 2018. She was a member of Trinity Community Church in Christiansburg. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, James Booth; her parents, Jay Hugh and Elisa Lane; and 14 brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Lee and husband, JAN of Lake Wales,...
Nancy Jo Pattishall
Aug 20, 2018
Nancy Jo Pattishall, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caupert ‘Pat’ Pattishall; father, Charles Swisher; mother, Jo Ann Ball; step-father, Russell Ball; sister, Belinda Haller; grandsons, Nicholas Lane and Caupert Pattishall. Nancy is survived by her children, Jennifer Helms and husband Scott, sons, Denny Gibson and Chad Pattishall; grandchildren,...
Stella Rakes Akers
Aug 19, 2018
Stella Rakes Akers entered her heavenly rest on August 19, 2018 after receiving care from her family in her home per her desire. She was born on June 23, 1924 in Shawsville, Va. to Samuel Rakes and Matilda Akers Rakes. Stella’s parents house burned down a week before she was born so her father and older brothers Wilton and Mason...
Alice Ann Weiss
Aug 19, 2018
Alice Ann Weiss, 63, of Dublin, passed away on August 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Ray Hurst; second husband, Charles Alan Weiss; father, Cadell Stuart Cole; and siblings, Nora Jo Davis and Paul Stuart ‘Tootie’ Cole. Alice is survived by her mother, Georgia Wright McCourt; daughters, Shannon Marie Crigger and husband Michael, Misty...
Marna Ray Akers
Aug 18, 2018
Marna Ray Akers, 66, of Shawsville, went to be with her parents, Raymond and Alice Weber; and brother, James Weber, on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Marna is survived by her daughter, Donna Alice Lazenby and husband Chuck Lazenby; sister, Sandy Foley and husband John Foley Jr.; grandchildren, Evelyn Radford, Sarah Radford Salomon, Laura Lazenby; great-grandchild, Kylee Radford; nieces and nephews,...
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