Obituaries
Danny Ray Wickline
Jan 6, 2016
Danny Ray Wickline, 67, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Elizabeth Wickline; and brother, Ernest L. ‘Buddy’ Wickline. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Debbie Wickline; daughters, Denyse (Kenny) Turner, Tracy (Eugene) Mills; grandchildren, Stephenie Wyatt, Joey (Hillary) Leech, Josh Leech, Kasie Mills,...
Catherine Ann Chandler
Jan 5, 2016
Catherine Ann Chandler, 79, of Radford, passed away on January 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary Gibson; and her beloved husband, Larry Chandler. Catherine is survived by her sons, Bryan Light and wife Marlana, Scott Chandler and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Ashlea Light, Haley Chandler, and Hagan Chandler; brother, William ‘Bill’ Gibson and wife...
Christine Thompson Reed
Jan 5, 2016
Christine T. Reed, of Christiansburg, died January 5, 2016, after a long life filled with love for her family and devotion to God. She was 85. Born April 28, 1930, Audrey Christine Thompson was the oldest daughter of Trigg and Lala Thompson of Floyd County. She married Chrisley Harden Reed on Sept. 7, 1951. They were married 64 years. She...
John William Lynch
Jan 4, 2016
John William Lynch, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Lula Light Lynch; wife, Verna Virginia Cox Lynch; brother, Mike Lynch; sisters, Lula Fralin; sisters and brothers-in-law Jean and Myron Clark, Maisie and Dale Alderman; sons-in-law, Michael A. Merritt and Harvie R. Armstrong; father-in-law and mother-in-law,...
Gary Lee Irby
Jan 4, 2016
Gary Lee Irby, 43, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2016. He is survived by his mom, Sandrel Ratcliffe; Barbara Jean Irby; father, Gary Roop; ex-wife, Paula; children, Tyler, Tanner, and Jayden Irby; siblings, Katina, Joy, Tavatha, Shawn, Michelle, Michael, and Wayne; special nieces, Nakesha and Allie; special nephews, Rashodd, Marquise, Taylor, Ira, Desmond,...
Robert Lee Whetsel
Jan 4, 2016
Robert Lee Whetsel, 72, of Radford, passed away on January 4, 2016. Bob was born May 16, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mable Whetsel; and daughter, Tammy Lea Whetsel. Bob is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mary (Kate) Whetsel; son, Robert Whetsel and his wife Ruth Barrett; daughter, Anna Ree Whetsel Rucker;...
Erik Allen Twiggs
Jan 1, 2016
Erik Allen Twiggs, 35, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. Erik was born on March 28, 1980. The Visitation and Memorial Service for Erik will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Blue Ridge Church, Christiansburg. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to help offset the funeral expenses...
Pauline McNeil Pitsinger
Dec 27, 2015
Pauline McNeil Pitsinger, 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Born February 13, 1924 to the late Everette and LeNora Flinchum McNeil in Pilot, Montgomery County, Va. She was married in 1944 to Robert E. Shelton of the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II. In 1947 that marriage was blessed with a...
Phaydra Zane Epperly
Dec 24, 2015
Phaydra Zane Epperly, 45, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, left this life suddenly at her home in Pearisburg, VA on Thursday, December 24, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Keesee of Boone, NC; her mother and step-father, Cecile and Brian Beverage of Troutville; her father and step-mother, Larry and Becki Epperly of Atlanta, GA; her brother, Austin Beverage of...
David Crowder Sr.
Dec 23, 2015
David Crowder, 53, of Dublin, passed away on December 23, 2015, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, McKinley F.Crowder. Those left behind to mourn his passing are his son, David M. Crowder Jr. and wife Amberly; granddaughter, Kaydence, all of Amelia, VA; mother, Barbara Crowder of Blacksburg; sisters, Debbie Crowder of Pearisburg and Patricia Foley...
Pauline Courtright Laitinen
Dec 22, 2015
Pauline Courtright Laitinen, 96, of Blacksburg, passed away on December 22, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn Courtright and Lydia Courtright Cramer; and her daughter, Toini Laitinen Hopkins. Surviving are her daughter, Karen N. Welles and husband Ron; sons, Thomas G. Laitinen, Robin K. Laitinen and wife Sue....
Pauline Conner Sutphin
Dec 21, 2015
Pauline Conner Sutphin, 80, of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, William ‘Bill’ and Ocie Conner; brother, Odean Conner; and sister, Sylvia Wyatt. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William ‘Bill’ Sutphin; daughters, Catherine Sutphin, Rebecca Sutphin Harrison and husband, Tim; brother, Owen ‘Wesley’ Conner; sisters, Audrey...
Thelma Poff Dean
Dec 19, 2015
Thelma Poff Dean, age 86, of Christiansburg, VA entered into eternal peace on Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was born to the late Robert T. Poff and Mamie S. Poff on July 25, 1929 in Vicker, VA. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister. Thelma was a long time member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church...
Bertha Spradlin Miller
Dec 17, 2015
Bertha Spradlin Miller, 97, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Mrs. Miller was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. She was a long time member of Alleghany Church of Christ, serving as pianist and organist for many years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and sister dedicating her life to the care...
Velma Gregory Vaughan
Dec 17, 2015
Velma Gregory Vaughan, 88, of Blacksburg, formerly of Rocky Mount, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mahala Gregory; husbands, John Edwards and George Vaughan; brothers, Clayton, Chester, Collin, Verlon; sisters, Edith Crigger, Thelma Lindsay; and step-children, Barbara Stump, Drucilla Spraker, Judy Switzer, and Randy...
Mary Ann Martin
Dec 17, 2015
Mary Martin, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away from cancer on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Martin. She is survived by her children, Janice Tuennerman, Chris Martin and wife Rose, John Martin, Susan Dyer and husband Doug; and grandchildren, Adam Martin, Sarah Dyer, Robert Martin, and Kristen Dyer. At her request, there will...
Larry Stewart Atkinson
Dec 9, 2015
November 8, 1942 – December 9, 2015 Heaven opened up and took a special angel, our angel, Larry Stewart Atkinson, 73, of Shawsville, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Larry was an entrepreneur/philanthropist, worked at the Virginia Department of Transportation, was in business 51 years with A-1 Auto Sales and A-1 Wrecker Service as well as Elliston Mobile. He was a...
Johnny Eugene Cline
Dec 4, 2015
Johnny Eugene Cline, 63, of Shawsville, went to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Johnny was born on October 5, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmer Eugene ‘Chick’ Cline; and nephew, Steven Todd Cline. He leaves behind his mother, Mary Basham Cline of Shawsville; daughter, Tammy C....
Shirley Ann Markuson
Dec 1, 2015
Shirley Ann Markuson, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Peggy Andrews; ex-husband, Arthur Markuson; son, Douglas Markuson; brother, Collie Andrews; and sister, Diane Kasperzak. Shirley is survived by her son, Jeff Markuson; daughters, Lori and Greg Tinsley, Cindy Darken; grandchildren, Douglas Markuson, Jr., Michelle Dubois (Isaac),...
Carolyn Sue Woods
Nov 29, 2015
Carolyn Sue Woods, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Frank Vest; and her first husband, Allen Nucholls. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Frances and Billy Bower; husband, Michael Woods; brothers, Gary Vest and wife Cindy, Tony Vest and wife Melissa; sister, Kathy Storberg and husband...
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