Obituaries
Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson
May 18, 2016
Sarah Kathryn (Spears) Pinson, 81, of Willis, VA passed away in her home May 18, 2016. Originally from Floyd County, KY, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Larry Douglas, and is survived by her children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay Honaker, Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, and her ten grandchildren:...
Patty Sue Linkous
May 17, 2016
Patty Sue Linkous, 69, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Gilbie Linkous; and sister, Carol Davis. Patty is survived by her brothers, Jerry Linkous (Pat) of Andersonville, TN, Jimmy Linkous (Estelle), and Jackie Linkous, all of Elliston, VA; sister, Debbie Boothe of Elliston; nieces and nephews, Kathy...
Robert Donald Frederick
May 15, 2016
Robert Donald Frederick, 92, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord on May 15, 2016. He was the son of the late Robert Hughes and Elsie Wilton Frederick; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Livingston Frederick; and three siblings. Robert is survived by his children, Maryalice Cohn (Richard) of Levittown, PA, Jean...
John Allen Shelton
May 8, 2016
John Allen Shelton, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Charlotte Shelton; one brother, Robert Shelton; and two sisters, Juanita and Bernadine Shelton. Surviving are his wife of 59 years Ina Shanklin Shelton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and...
Margaret Correll Gillenwater
May 8, 2016
Margaret Irene (Tillie) Correll Gillenwater, 81, of Elliston went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 8, 2016. She was born in Roanoke on November 10, 1934 to the late Andrew J. and Ruby K. Correll She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Gillenwater; son, James R. Gillenwater Jr.; three brothers; and one sister. She is...
David Albert Gillispie
May 7, 2016
David Albert Gillispie, 37, passed away on May 7, 2016 at 4:17 p.m., with family by his side. David is survived by his parents, Drema Barnett (mother) and Gary (father) and Debbie Gillispie; his brother, Jamie and Amy Gillispie; step-brother, Devin Ringery; step-sister, Shana and Chris Belcher and Michelle and Delbert Collins; his nieces, Lillian and Layne Gillispie, and Harlow...
Robert Guy Overstreet, Jr.
May 7, 2016
Robert Guy “Bob” Overstreet, Jr., 90, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord and wife on May 7, 2016. Bob was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was an entrepreneur of many businesses including the Christiansburg Locker Plant, Western Auto in Salem and Speedy Food Mart in Christiansburg among others. He was...
Stella Mae Howard Collins
May 6, 2016
Stella Mae Howard Collins, 71, of Indiana, Pa. formerly of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by children and grandchildren on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer J. Covey (Buddy). She is survived by son, Ronnie and Cathy Covey, of Walnut Cove, NC; daughters, Linda Dove, of Christiansburg, Va, Brenda and...
Donna Marie Altizer Richardson
May 5, 2016
Donna Marie Altizer Richardson, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on May 5, 2016. She was born on July 14, 1952 in Roanoke, VA. Donna was a very loving and caring person. She looked for the bright side of life. Her faith has been an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. Donna was preceded in death...
Charles 'Charlie' Wayne Altizer
May 5, 2016
Charlie Wayne Altizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Rachel Altizer; sister, Evelyn Pegram; brother-in-law, George Pegram; sister-in-law, Dedra Altizer. He is survived by his step-mother, Alice Altizer of Christiansburg; sister, Dot Harris and husband Curtis of Riner; and brother, Terry Altizer. Charlie was an Army Veteran....
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...
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