Obituaries
Edward Lee Lester
Oct 4, 2018
Edward Lee Lester, 72, of Blacksburg, formerly of Shawsville, passed away on October 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Lester; mother, Myrtle Martin Lester; grandfather, Oscar Lee Lester; grandmother, Ida Garlic Lester; as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Edward is survived by his brother, Clifton Tommy Lester (Dana); sister, Nancy L. Eden (Jim...
Kristin Atkinson
Oct 3, 2018
Kristin Atkinson 38, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Wednesday October 03, 2018. She is preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Henderson; paternal grandfather, Jack Atkinson, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Henry and Phyllis Garman; and cousin, Jacob Atkinson. She is survived by her father, Jack Atkinson, Jr. (Gail); mother, Kathy Robertson (David); grandmother, Betty Atkinson; daughter, Bailey Atkinson; son, Connor Johnson;...
Judith Elaine Martin
Sep 29, 2018
Judith Elaine Martin 59, of Shawsville, Va. passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Ruth Havener. She is survived by her loving husband, John A. Martin; children, Tabitha Jackson (Todd), Samantha Lutz (Robert), Ruth Martin and John H. Martin; grandchildren, Timothy Jackson, Tiffany Jackson, Taylor Jackson, Jaden Lutz and Rosemary Lutz;...
Robert 'Bob' Atmar Smith III
Sep 28, 2018
Robert ‘Bob’ Atmar Smith III, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. He joined the Navy Reserves in 1953, active service starting in 1954. He retired after 22 years of service. He also worked at T.I. in Dallas Texas and spent 7 years at Kallmorgan in Radford, Va. He was an active member of Moose, VFW, American Legion,...
Esther E. Adkins
Sep 28, 2018
Esther E. Adkins January 27,1938 - September 28, 2018 Esther E. Adkins from Christiansburg, VA., went to be with the Lord with her loving daughter by her side on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on January 27, 1938, to the late Merle and Ruby Martin. She is preceded in death by son, Eugene Adkins, brothers; Bill Martin and...
Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy)
Sep 27, 2018
Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy), 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Kyle T. and Alice Waldron Weikle. She is survived by her son, Daniel Christopher French; daughter, Marissa French Stanley and husband Chris; grandchildren, Cullen, Zane, and Ava Stanley; great-grandchild, Mya Stanley; sister, Karen Weikle...
Sheila Kaye Basham
Sep 26, 2018
Sheila Kaye Basham, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Forbes; and her brother, David Stinson. Sheila is survived by her husband, Cleon Basham; children, Jamie Rizak and husband Paul, Amanda Collins and husband Tommy, Diana Watts, Dennis Basham, Daniel Basham, Denise Montgomery and husband Kurt; grandchildren,...
Leatha Walters Preston
Sep 23, 2018
Leatha Walters Preston, 94, of Christiansburg, formerly of Shawsville, went to sleep and awoke in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was a member of Harbor of Hope Church. Leatha was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Preston; parents, Charles F. and Olivia A. Walters; brothers, Albert and Charles Walters; sister, Marie Dillon; and daughter-in-law,...
Ruby Kathleen Jones
Sep 21, 2018
Ruby Kathleen Jones (NaNa/Grandma Ruby) of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 21, 2018. She was born January 5, 1939. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, C. W. Yopp and Katie Yopp. She retired from Hubbell Lighting Inc. in Christiansburg after 27 years. Leaving behind to carry on her memory are her precious...
Keith David Haskins
Sep 20, 2018
Keith David Haskins, 64, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Danville, VA, went to be with the Lord on September 20th surrounded by his family and friends at his home. He was an appliance repairman for many years at Tarpleys and Macs in Salem, VA. Keith had a passion for playing guitar and for music in general. He faithfully served the...
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...
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