Obituaries
Juanita Russell Thomas
May 4, 2016
Juanita Russell Thomas of Christiansburg, Virginia died peacefully on May 4, 2016, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. Juanita is survived by her two sons, Russell Shelley Thomas of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Jonathan Earl Thomas of Christiansburg, Virginia; her daughters-in-law, Claudia Medina Thomas and Jennifer Juul Thomas; her grandchildren, Ethan Shelley Thomas and Lauren...
Paul Adkins
May 4, 2016
Paul Adkins, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Lydia Adkins; brothers, Lacy, Harless, Arnold, and Garnett Adkins; and sisters, Thelma and Rachel Adkins. Paul is survived by his son, P. J. Adkins; daughter, Tracy Keith; grandchildren, Ricky Caldwell Jr., Cody, Hunter, and Blake Adkins, Nikki and...
Frances Crockett
Apr 29, 2016
Frances Crockett, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her sons, Donald R. Atkinson ll and John Med Atkinson; and her parents, Howard and Annie Jennelle Roberts. She is survived by her lifetime companion and caretaker, Curtis Crockett; her brothers, Bobby Roberts, David Roberts and wife Charlotte; as well as numerous...
Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson
Apr 27, 2016
Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson died peacefully Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Radford, VA, at the age of 88. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace (Wally) E. Alderson of Hopewell, VA; parents, Harden and Faye Bunker of Colonial Heights, VA; and sisters, Dorothy Lewis and Jean Chapman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Faye and...
James Albert 'Al' Arbuckle
Apr 27, 2016
James Albert (Al) Arbuckle, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, went to rest high on the mountain on April 27, 2016. Al was born in Ronceverte, WV, on January 31, 1948, to John B. and Ann S. Arbuckle of Lewisburg, WV. He was a 1965 graduate of Greenbrier Military School and VPI with an Industrial Engineering Degree in 1969. Al was...
Rosie Mae Winfrey Tomlinson
Apr 24, 2016
Rosie Winfrey Tomlinson, of Christiansburg, born on May 13, 1920, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Rosie departed this life for a far better place with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Ada and Silas Howell; her husband, Samuel J. Tomlinson; son, James Eddie Tomlinson; half-sister, Barbara Howell Aldridge; and...
Rhonda Clowers Bland
Apr 22, 2016
Rhonda Clowers Bland, 58, of Elliston, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Clowers and June Sayers Jones; stepfather, Elmer Jones; and brother, Samuel David Clowers. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Bland; partner, Thomas Hawes; aunts and uncles, Violet Coleman, Lorraine Bush, Cecille Pettry, Betty Ratcliffe, Howard Sayers, and...
John 'Jack' Lester Bircher
Apr 20, 2016
John “Jack” Bircher, 91 of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at home in Christiansburg, VA. He was born in Morgantown, WV on October 20, 1924. Jack was predeceased by his daughter, Maria L. Goff (Bircher). He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Bircher, of Christiansburg; his daughter, Bernadine L. Graves, of Roanoke; his grandsons, Jonathan Goff...
Paul Harless Craighead
Apr 15, 2016
Paul Harless Craighead, 81, of Draper, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born on November 17, 1934, to the late Linden R. Craighead and Violet E. Craighead in Shawsville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earnestine N. Craighead; brother, Garland W. Craighead; and sisters, Joan Austin and Claudine Stump....
Robert 'Bob' Clayton Church, Sr.
Apr 13, 2016
Robert Clayton Church, retired professor and Horse Extension Specialist, died on April 13, 2016. He was 93. Bob and his wife Frances (White) made their retirement home in Shawsville, VA where they enjoyed living in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bob was born in the U.S. but grew up in Ontario, Canada where his family owned farms and businesses between Canada...
Delia Esther Lugo
Apr 12, 2016
Delia Esther Lugo currently of Christiansburg but a native and lifelong resident of Puerto Rico, is now in God’s arms as of April 12, 2016. Delia is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, José Lugo Arroyo; three daughters and their respective husbands, Sylvia, Sonia, and Carmen Delia; six grandchildren and their respective partners, Daphne, Javier, Walter,...
Nina Epperly Williams
Apr 8, 2016
Nina Epperly Williams, 80, of Advance, NC passed away April 8, 2016 at her home. She was the cafeteria manager at Rich Acres Elementary School and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Nina was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Bessie Epperly; beloved husband, Freddie Williams; sister, Ruth Ann Stump; and brothers, Eddie and Junior Epperly. She is...
Myra B Woolwine
Apr 8, 2016
Myra B. Woolwine “Scottie”, 76, of Christiansburg passed away April 8, 2016. Myra retired from Radford Arsenal after 34 years and 9 months. She was a member of Faith Christian Church. Myra loved Myrtle Beach and was a skilled golfer. She is now joined in Heaven with her husband, Sidney J. Woolwine and her parents, Jake & Willa Mae Blair....
Patricia Diane Murphy
Apr 6, 2016
Patricia Spangler Murphy, 55, of Elliston, passed away on April 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Alton Brookman; son, Rodney Spangler; special friend, David Revin. Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael Murphy; sons, Adam Spangler, Matt Spangler, Derek Revin; mother, Geraldean Brookman and Danny Williams; siblings, Julie, Keith, Nancy, Laura, and Ann; and 12 nieces...
Garland C. Atkinson
Apr 4, 2016
Garland C. Atkinson, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 4, 2016. He was born on June 8, 1930, in Shawsville, Va. He worked at Radford Army Ammunition Plant for 36 years and served as a foreman in the NG area. He was a faithful member of Faith Christian Church for over 20 years and served as a deacon and...
Phillip Gregory Criner
Apr 2, 2016
Phillip Gregory Criner, 49, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born October 21, 1966. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Luther Criner of Christiansburg and Evelyn Jeannette Spradlin Sleigh of Lynchburg; grandparents, Haynes and Almena Criner of Christiansburg, Leona Spradlin Faw of Walker Town, NC; step-father-in-law, Sherman Clark of Dublin;...
Edna V. 'Jenny' Crabtree Cooper
Apr 1, 2016
Edna V. ‘Jenny’ Crabtree Cooper, of Blacksburg, passed away 2 days shy of her 96th birthday on April 1, 2016. Edna was a resident of Warm Hearth Village for 34 years and participated in the Kitchen Kettle Band there. She was born in Smythe County, VA, and graduated from Marion College. After college, she worked for several attorneys and real...
Christine Cole Wood
Mar 31, 2016
Christine Cole Wood, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. She was born July 1, 1930, in Floyd County, to the late Oliver E. and Tressie Akers Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Warren Wood; sister, Mayrion Cole; three brothers, James Cole, Kenneth Cole, and Cecile Cole. Christine is survived by her...
Betty Hope Miles Caldwell
Mar 29, 2016
Betty Caldwell, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel E. and Una Wiley Miles; and brother, Ed Miles. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Ernest Caldwell; and her companion dog, Sammie. The Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery,...
Mary Virginia Harrell
Mar 29, 2016
Mary Virginia Harrell, 59, of Floyd County, VA passed away on March 29, 2016. In her earlier years she lived with her brother James Harrell and friend Ronnie Brock, then in her later years she lived with her brother Alford Harrell and sister-in-law Linda Harrell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe Harrell and Addie V. Harrell; as...
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