Obituaries
William Arthur Radford, Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
William Arthur Radford Jr., 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Born July 25, 1939, in Floyd, Virginia, William was known by family and friends as “Junior,” and to many others as “Bill.” He was a proud United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He carried his service to his...
Buddy Gene Mason
Aug 10, 2026
Buddy Gene Mason, 92, of Christiansburg passed away on August 10, 2026. He was born in Franklin County to Eugene Giles Mason and Lena Holcomb Mason.
Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Mason, and his siblings, Goldie Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, and Buren Mason.
Buddy was an adventurer! As a young man, he served in the US Army and was...
Marjorie McCullough Modlin
Jul 23, 2026
Marjorie McCullough Modlin was born in the Bronx, New York on August 14, 1935, to Harry and Margaret McCullough. She was the youngest of three girls. She loved New York City, but, after high school, she left the city for the mountains to attend college at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia. There she met Charles Modlin, who...
C.L. "Bubbie" Hall
Aug 10, 2026
On Monday 08/10/2026 C.L. " Bubbie" Hall received his ultimate reward of an eternal heavenly home!
He was born August 16, 1956 in Wytheville, VA.
Upon entering the gates of heaven, Bubbie was reunited with those gone before him. His sole mate and loving wife Dianne Hall, his parents Worley Hall and Deanna 'Katie' Hall, as well as his sister Karen 'Sissy'...
James Coby Fizer
Aug 11, 2026
James Coby Fizer, 73, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2026 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident doing what he loved on July 31.
Coby was a Deacon at the New River Valley Biker Church and served in the Patriot Guard. For over ten years he and Anita rode with Rolling Thunder, starting at Volvo in Dublin and ending...
Barbara Frances Walters Kirk
Aug 3, 2026
Barbara Frances Walters Kirk, born in Rogers, VA, passed away August 3, 2026, at Skyline Nursing & Rehab. She was 87.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Edward Walters; mother, Mildred Walters; sister, Virginia Walters Whitlow; and granddaughter, Shelby Zalanka.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Compton Zalanka; son, Howard Compton; grandchildren, Christine Kline, Amanda Meadors, Jason Meadors &...
Larry Allen Bower
Aug 11, 2026
Larry Allen Bower, 80, of Pilot, Va, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born to the late Charles Ronceverte and Mary Frances Bishop Bower and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dickie Bower.
He is survived by his son, David Bower; grandchildren, Seneca (David) Phillips, Michael Bower, and Jadan Abshire; numerous great grandchildren; his sister, Sandy...
John Paul Kietrys
Jul 28, 2026
In Memoriam of John Paul Kietrys 06/22/1935-07/28/2026
It is with deep sadness to notify everyone of the passing of our beloved Father John Paul Kietrys, who died at home peacefully. John lived most of his life in Hackettstown, NJ and then retired to Virginia, where he passed onto Heaven.
His life is not easy to sum up in a few paragraphs as...
Shelby Jean Proco Davis
Jul 27, 2026
Shelby Proco Davis, of Christiansburg, passed away July 27, 2026. She was 90 years of age. Shelby was a member of Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Davis; father, George W. Proco; mother, Ruby Clark Proco; stepmother, Ileta Moses Proco; brothers, Paul and Garland Proco; and sisters, Lois Hodges and Donna Roberts.
Shelby is...
Randy Eugene Cooper
Jul 26, 2026
Randy Eugene Cooper, 65, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2026. Born on August 20, 1960, in Beckley West Virginia, he was the son of the late Rev. Ralph Franklin Cooper and Retha Viola (Cross) Cooper.
Randy was happiest when spending time with his son and grandchildren, especially if it involved bluegrass music and...
Loren Deanne Robertson
Jul 26, 2026
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Loren Deanne Robertson, 53, of Floyd, Virginia went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father Michael Steven Phoenix and grandparents. She is survived by her husband Michael Todd Robertson, son, Logan Daniel Robertson (Addie), daughter, Michaela Taryn Robertson, mother, Vicki Jo Duncan (Billy), brother, Tazwell Steven Phoenix (Shannon),...
Cindy Lee Webster
Jul 26, 2026
Cindy Lee Webster of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from complications of diabetes.
Born in Christiansburg in 1955, Cindy is survived by her mother Mava Sue Lewis of Christiansburg, son Ben Casey of Ingleside, Texas (wife Courtney, children Ella and Knox), and son Lee Wayne McLain of Lenore, Oklahoma (wife Rachel, children Zane and Dakota).
Cindy is also survived...
Eloise B. Heslip
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Eloise B. Heslip, age 89, of Farmville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, following a long journey with dementia.
Born on January 6, 1937, in Montgomery County, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jason Graham Bratton and Mattie Virginia Bratton of Shawsville, Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her son, Lewis "Big...
Larry W Sutherland
Jul 21, 2026
Larry W. Sutherland, 75, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026 in Christiansburg Va.
Born on June 6, 1951, Larry was the son of the late Helen Sutherland and Clifford “Blackie” Sutherland.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donah Sutherland of 54 years....
Frances White Church
Jul 17, 2026
Frances White Church, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 100. Born June 28, 1926, in Russell, MA, she was the youngest child of Dr. Harold Bancroft and Doris Olds White. She graduated from Northfield Academy, earned her BA from Massachusetts State College, and later a master’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State College.
Fran married...
Shirley Ann Linkous
Jul 13, 2026
Shirley Ann Linkous, 81, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 13, 2026, at Radford Health and Rehab Center of Radford, VA, surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born on April 12, 1945, in Blacksburg. She was the daughter of the late Minor Hess "John" Linkous and Evie Mae Linkous. She was also preceded in death...
Elita Rose Higginson
Jul 8, 2026
Elita Rose Higginson, 64, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family while holding her daughter's hand.
Born on February 13, 1962, in Wise County, Virginia, Elita lived a life defined by unwavering faith, unconditional love, and selfless devotion to those around her. She was a devoted...
Sherill Ruth Leach
Jul 7, 2026
Sherrill Ruth Leach (Sheri), born on July 18, 1961, and passed away on July 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley and son, Josh.
She is survived by her fiancée, Dean Keith; daughter, Casey (Derek); grandchildren, Aubree and Wyatt; other grandchildren, Mason, Max and Maddox Price; sister, Susie and son, Zach
Per Sheri's request there will be no...
Joseph Lee Adams, Jr.
Jun 28, 2026
Joseph Lee Adams, Jr., passed away June 28, 2026. He was born October 11, 1953, to the late Joseph Lee Adams, Sr. and Inez Adams. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Janice Marie Adams; grandson, Axel Ouellette; and siblings, Linda Faye Carr and Daniel Adams.
He leaves behind daughters, Samantha Baron (Cameron), Jennifer Steinbrecher (Kyle), Angela Bradbury; grandchildren, Samantha...
Jon Amos Altizer
Jun 26, 2026
Jon Amos Altizer, 87, of Riner passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 26, 2026 at the same house he was born in. He was born June 3, 1939 to the late Marvin Gray and Thelma Thompson Altizer.
Jon was a graduate of Auburn High School Class of 1957. He attended Auburn United Methodist Church his entire life. Jon was...
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