Obituaries
Alice D. Walker
May 19, 2019
Alice D. Walker, 87, of Blacksburg, Virginia, completed her earthly mission and went Home to the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Known as “Peggy” to her family and friends, she was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, to Helen and Bryan Davis. As a young girl growing up during WWII, she formed a one-member club dedicated to helping others. Her...
Betty Adkins Thomas
May 13, 2019
Betty Adkins Thomas, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, after battling Alzheimer’s for 12 years. She was born in Walton, VA on September 24, 1931 to the late Frank and Mary Adkins. She was preceded in death by C.E. ‘Jabe’ Thomas, her loving and devoted husband of 65 years; brothers and sisters, June, Charlie, Bob, Dot,...
Loretta Johnson Cobbs
May 10, 2019
Loretta Johnson Cobbs, age 75, departed this life on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Heritage Hall Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Blacksburg, Virginia. The oldest of three children, Loretta was born February 7, 1944, at Radford Community Hospital to the late James T. Johnson, Sr. and Helen Alexander Johnson Mills. She was baptized at an early age and joined Schaeffer...
Annie Mae Vest
May 8, 2019
Annie Mae Vest, 90, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James ‘Dayton’ Vest. Annie leaves behind her children, James E. Vest, Bobby Vest and wife Julie, Randy Vest and wife Debbie, Patti Montgomery and husband Bob, Teresa Hughes; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, C. W. Akers, Juanita Underwood, and...
John W. Lyons (Bill)
May 7, 2019
John W. Lyons (Bill), 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 7, 2019. Born on November 30, 1929 in Eclectic, Alabama, Bill was the youngest of four children being the only boy. Bill was predeceased by his parents; three sisters; a son, Chris Lyons; a son-in-law who was more of a son to him, Tommy Bowen; and his wife, Brite...
Sherri Reid Turner
May 6, 2019
Sherri Reid Turner, 62, of Christiansburg formerly of Walnut Cove, NC passed away May 6, 2019. Sherri was the love of my life and Best friend for 42 years. She is survived by her husband, Edgar (Ed) Turner; son, Edgar Craig Turner, Jr.; daughter, Rebecca Turner Ratcliff and husband, David; grandchildren, Mesa Ratcliff and Zach Ratcliff; parents, Norman & Una...
Helen Josephine Palmer Craighead
May 2, 2019
Helen Josephine Palmer Craighead, has left her earthly home and entered her heavenly home to join her husband of 69 years, George J. Craighead, who predeceased her on May 17, 2018. Helen was born on July 29, 1929, and departed this life on May 2, 2019, at the age of 89. Left to mourn her passing and rejoice in the...
Billy David Basham
May 1, 2019
Billy David Basham, 64, of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. David was born March 24, 1955, at home in West Virginia, to the late Carl and Almedia Basham. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Basham. David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jennifer Basham; sons, Ben (wife Brandy) Basham and Josh...
Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner
Apr 29, 2019
Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner fit no one’s mold. She lived life on her terms, without apology. Desaree battled Pulmonary Hypertension, and several other physical disorders for several years. On the evening of Monday, April 29th, 2019, she lost that battle here, and won a place with no disease or suffering. Desaree leaves behind two amazing sons, Liam and Andres Skinner,...
Christopher Byrd
Apr 27, 2019
Christopher Darnell Byrd, 34, of Pulaski, passed away on April 27, 2019. Chris leaves behind 4 children, Kayleigh, Chris Jr., Charles, and Tara; special companion, Natsha Rodriguze and her children, Alliyah and Zane; father, Mark Byrd and companion Teresa Christian; mother, Betty Weiss and companion, George Hazle; sisters, Tina Midgett and husband Russell, Chrissy Byrd and companion Russell; lots of...
Dr. Clarence W. Taylor
Apr 25, 2019
Clarence Waldo Taylor Jr. M.D., 92 of Shawsville, Va. passed away on Thursday ,April 25, 2019 surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born August 10, 1926, he was the only son of Rev. Clarence W. Taylor, Sr. and Mrs. Gertrude Snodgrass Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ora Lee Flanagan Taylor....
Kevin W. Hall
Apr 25, 2019
Kevin W. Hall, 54, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Kevin was born December 19, 1964 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Paulmer “Harrison” Hall and Patricia “Patsy” Hall Hoke. He was also preceded in death by a step grandson, Brandon Church. He was employed by Corning and served in the United States Army. He...
Margaret Evangeline Taylor
Apr 25, 2019
Margaret Evangeline Taylor, 89, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quay and Laura Yates; and her sons, Lynn and Thomas Taylor. Margaret is survived by her husband, Charlie A. Taylor; children, Danah and John Howell, David and Vicky Taylor, Roy and Donna Taylor, Larry and Debra Taylor; and daughters-in-law,...
Richard W. "Flip" Kingrea
Apr 24, 2019
Richard W. “Flip” Kingrea, 48, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his heavenly family on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Delilah Kingrea and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Flip is survived by his brother Joe Kingrea and fiance’ Lisa Wearsch ; Joe’s boys: Joey, John, Jake and Tommy “TT”;...
William Andrew Decker
Apr 22, 2019
William A. Decker, 61, of Christiansburg died of Kidney and heart failure at home on April 22, 2019. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Thomas Zorn, grandmother, Mary Hill and other family members. He was an army veteran between 1978 and 1982. He was a volunteer fireman of Fostoria, MI. He was a security guard in a factory...
Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan
Apr 21, 2019
Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan went to be with her Lord and Savior Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Reidsville, NC. There will be a visitation of family and friends at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, VA on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service at...
Bruno Vincent Longhi
Apr 18, 2019
Bruno Vincent Longhi 79, of Christiansburg Va. passed away at home surrounded by his family, Thursday April 18, 2019. He took his heavenly fight to spend Easter with Jesus. He was a construction engineer with ABB Engineering after retiring he joined his wife in her business C & K Wholesale where they sell Turman wood pallets and breeding the beloved...
Curtis Preston Harris Sr.
Apr 18, 2019
Curtis Preston Harris Sr., 72, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Turner Harris; father, Raymond Newton Harris. Curtis is survived by his sons, Curtis Preston Jr. and Teresa Harris, John Patrick and Elaine Harris; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Winfred and Joyce Harris; sister, Marie Howard; six...
Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Wattel
Apr 16, 2019
Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Dumont Wattel, a resident of Blacksburg, VA, passed away the morning of April 16th. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Daniel Dumont and Mrs. Germaine Tyberghiene Dumont. She was born in 1930 to Zaïre and was raised in Brussels, Belgium. She moved to the United States at the age of 26. She made her...
Donald Ray Duncan
Apr 16, 2019
Donald Ray Duncan, 64, of Shawsville, passed away on April 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Duncan; and his parents, Cecil and Mary Duncan. Don is survived by his son, Chris Duncan and Hope Crockett; grandchildren, Tayler and Tyler Duncan; mother-in-law, Dorothy Simmons; brother, Larry Duncan and wife Shirley; niece, Susan Duncan. Graveside services will...
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