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Darlene Sowers Taylor
Nov 25, 2023
Darlene Sowers Taylor, 64 of Christiansburg passed away November 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston Ray Sowers Sr. and Reba Sowers; and by her brother, Steve Sowers. Darlene is survived by her children, Jon M. Linkous and wife Kelley, Joshua C. Linkous, Angela Cupp and husband David, Breanna Sowers; grandkids, Corey, Conner, Kristen, and Kailey...
Helen Foy Howard Lawrence
Nov 24, 2023
Helen Foy Howard Lawrence born February 10, 1934 in Elliston, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home In Riner, Virginia on Friday November 24, 2023 surrounded by family and her caregivers. She acquired the nickname, Henry as a child and always answered to it. She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate of 67 years, Hubert Elwood...
Sandra Sarver Ridinger
Nov 19, 2023
Sandra Sarver Ridinger, 82, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, in her home, peacefully in her sleep. This would not have been possible without the amazing care she received from her team of dedicated caregivers. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Ridinger; parents James and Lucy Mae Sarver; step-daughters Linda (Jody) Smith and Anne (Joe) Maroon. Sandra is...
Ann Elizabeth Graham
Nov 18, 2023
ANN ELIZABETH GRAHAM, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Ordie Ray Farley; 2nd husband, Edwin Graham; son, Tommy Farley; step children, Blanch Johnson, Belva, Daley Ray Farley, Homer Graham, Paul Graham, and Barbara Cox. Ann is survived by her son, Harvey Farley; daughter, Marcella King and spouse, Jeff;...
Joyce Evelyn (Bowman) Pugh
Nov 16, 2023
Joyce Evelyn (Bowman) Pugh of Floyd, Virginia went to her eternal rest with God on November 16, 2023. Joyce was born in Floyd on May 31, 1929, to Luther Bowman and Carsie (Reed) Bowman. She grew up on a working farm with three older sisters and a younger brother, graduating from Floyd High School in 1945. It was clear that...
Clinton Lee 'Bud' Shannon
Nov 15, 2023
Clinton Lee ‘Bud’ Shannon, of Radford, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 48. He was born on June 29, 1975. He is preceded in death by his husband, David Brandon Phillips; father, Charles Ray Shannon, Sr. He is survived by his mother, June Blake (Steven) of Christiansburg; sisters, Sara Whitlow (Michael Edwards) of Dublin, VA, Daizy...
Mary Jane Richardson
Nov 12, 2023
Mary Jane Richardson (92) of Riner, VA, left to be with her family in heaven and the Lord on the afternoon of November 12, 2023. She was a devoted wife, sister, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. As well as an irreplaceable friend and neighbor in the hearts of everyone she met. Mary Jane was born on September 17, 1931, in...
Mary Arabelle Goodwin
Nov 10, 2023
Mary Arabelle Goodwin, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, passes away on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born January 4, 1942, to the late Ernest and Hazel Sanders Hilton. Mary is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Goodwin; son, Mickey Goodwin; and daughter; Angela Thornton; brothers, Ernest Leroy Hilton and James Cortland Hilton; and sister, Betty Ann Bremer. Left...
Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Cooper Sisson
Nov 6, 2023
Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Annette Cooper Sisson, 76, of Shawsville, Va, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born on March 13, 1947 in Maryland to the late Carmel Flynn Cooper and William Cooper, Jr. Beside her mother and father, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Carmel Mary (Bub) Hagen. She is survived by her husband of 55...
John Harry Williams
Nov 6, 2023
John Harry Williams, 70, of Elliston, VA passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1953, to the late John Henry Williams and Altheda Holt Williams. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his two sisters, Rita Bailey and Joyce Roten. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kimberly Williams; daughter...
Debra Kinsley
Nov 6, 2023
Debra Jean Cox Bostic Kinsley, more affectionately known as ‘Debbie’ by her family, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born to the late John W. and Marinda Cox. Besides her mother & father, Debbie is preceded in death by her sister Barbara Sutphin and brothers Van Douglas and Jerry Cox. Brother-In-Law Ronnie Graham and her...
Robert James Mannon JR.
Nov 4, 2023
Robert James Mannon, Jr., 63, of Christiansburg passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born September 22, 1960 to the late Lena Connie Mannon and Robert Mannon, Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Mannon, Sr. and mother Lena Connie Mannon. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Ross Linkous; brothers and sister-in-law,...
Jere Lane Johnson
Nov 4, 2023
Jere Lane Johnson, 76, of Christiansburg passed away November 4, 2023. He worked as a construction inspector for the state of Virginia for 33 years. Jere was active in shooting sports until covid, then Alzheimer’s. He was always interested in creating things in his wood working shop, gardening and other various arts and crafts. Jere was born to the late...
Ann Beth Brookman
Nov 1, 2023
Ann Beth Brookman, 52, of Blacksburg, Va, went home with the Lord, after a long battle with cancer on November 1, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1971. She is the daughter of the late Alton Delane Brookman and Geraldean Lyons Brookman, who survives. More than anything she loved spending time with her children Brandon (30) and Noelani (10)....
Avery "Frankie" Franklin Byrd Jr
Oct 30, 2023
Avery ‘Frankie’ Franklin Byrd, Jr., from Pulaski County, born on September 24, 1959 passed away on October 30, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Avery Franklin Byrd, Sr. and Mary; mother and step-father, Roberta Clark and Clarence; brother-in-law, Charley Talbert. He is survived by his two daughters, Traci Sutphin and significant other John Melton and...
Lois Berg
Oct 28, 2023
Lois Berg, 79, from Radford, born on August 8, 1944, passed away October 28, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Charlie Kirschman and mother Jeannette Rayfield-Kirshman. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Shipman; granddaughter, Sylvia Cupp; grandson, Joseph Shipman; and dear friend, Connie Herman. She was born in Queens, New York. Throughout her early years she...
Flora Doris Baird (Phelps Gutshall) Payne
Oct 27, 2023
Flora Doris Baird (Phelps Gutshall) Payne, (81), of Timberville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2023, Timberview Crossing Assisted Living Community. Flora was born on July 17, 1942, to the late Virginia Tech Business Professor, Guidon T. Baird “Duke” and the late Emma Moyer Baird in Roanoke, VA. She grew up in Blacksburg with her late brother Guidon T...
Ronald Gains Flanary
Oct 27, 2023
Ronald Flanary (AKA “Chub”) 87 of Christiansburg, passed away October 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years; Virginia Flanary, his father, Walter Flanary; mother, Marie Flanary; sisters, Peggy Shupe, Betty Moore, Dorthy Roberts, and Joanne Collins and stepbrother Everet. Chub is survived by one brother; JR Flanary, his two sons; Charles Flanary, Ronald G....
Loretta Maxine Mills Lytton
Oct 27, 2023
Loretta Maxine Mills Lytton, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Montgomery County Virginia to the late Ward W. and Bertha Thompson Mills. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Pvt. Marvin Mills; sisters, Della Mae (Sudie) Adkins, Gladys Lytton, and Evangeline McCoy; daughter, Alicia Gay...
Phyllis Diane Franklin Harris
Oct 26, 2023
Phyllis Diane Franklin Harris, 80, of Christiansburg passed away October 26, 2023. She was born to the late Rev. Sam A. and Mary McCraw Franklin on July 30, 1943. We are happy that she is in heaven rejoicing with her parents, husband, Paul Harris and her daughter, Teresa Jones. Also preceded in death are her son-in-law, Gregory Colley; granddaughter, Sarah...
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