Obituaries
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...
Betty Allen Bland
Mar 26, 2016
Betty Allen Bland, 61, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Terry Lee Bland; children, Stephanie Davis (Duane), Matthew Peyton; grandchildren, Dillon Davis, Austin Davis, Amber Davis, Jordan Davis, Izaak Peyton; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Cheryal Vance, Deana Pettry; and brother, Landon Allen. The family will receive friends on...
Edwin Curtis Chrisman, Jr.
Mar 22, 2016
Edwin Curtis Chrisman Jr., 73, of Christiansburg, departed his earthly home to go to his heavenly resting place on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, after battling Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for nearly two years. Curtis was born on January 8, 1943, in Christiansburg where he lived all of his life. He was a proud graduate of the CHS Class of 1961....
Ricky Lee Worrell
Mar 19, 2016
Ricky Worrell, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away March 19, 2016. He is survived by his parents, JD and Trudie Worrell; brothers, Donald Worrell (Renee), Ronald Worrell (Ginger); nephews, Ethan Worrell, Tanner Worrell; nieces, Michaela Johnston (Josh), Karli Worrell, great niece, Annysyn Johnston; and a lot of special friends. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church in Riner, Va. and...
Bradford Craig McCormick
Mar 17, 2016
Bradford Craig McCormick, 54, of Radford left his mothers arms on March 17, 2016 and into the arms of Jesus to be presented to God and is now safe and pain free with his new glorified body. He worked at Federal Mogul for 25 years before retiring due to diabetic complications. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Hugh...
Robert Duane French
Mar 11, 2016
Robert Duane French, 46, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. Duane was a devoted father and husband to his family. He was employed by VA Tech Department of Athletics as a Financial Services Specialist. Duane was an active member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, serving in numerous roles. He was an integral part of Dayspring Christian Academy, where...
Dewey E. Epperly
Mar 10, 2016
Dewey Eli Epperly, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at his daughter's home in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Johnston Epperly. Also surviving are his daughter, Connie Harvey and her husband, Jim McNeil; granddaughter, Jessica Marinoble; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Isabelle, and Josiah Marinoble, all of...
Thelma Flory Lucas
Mar 9, 2016
Thelma Flory Lucas of Christiansburg died Wednesday, March 9, 2016, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. Thelma, who was also known as “Dutch” and “Tinkerbell,” was born on March 11, 1932, in Nazareth, Pennsylvania to Ida and Preston Flory. Known to generations of Christiansburg and Auburn middle school students as “Mrs. Bennett,” Thelma’s love of teaching inspired...
David Craig Kissinger
Mar 7, 2016
David Craig Kissinger, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his soul mate, Margaret Duncan; and twin sister, Shirley Jarrells. David is survived by his children, David Kissinger and wife, Anna, Patricia Downs and husband Dean, Regina Kissinger; grandchildren, Crystal Smith, Brittany Smith, Austin Downs, Courtney Moore, Christopher Kissinger, and Charlotte...
Patricia (Pat) Healey Bishop
Mar 5, 2016
Patricia (Pat) Healey Bishop, 68, of Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, surrounded by her family and close friends. She has now been reunited with her parents, Clara and Earl Saunders; brother, Earl Morris Saunders; sister, Dot Gillispie; and daughter, Ellie Gregory. She is survived by her husband, Danny P. Bishop; sister, Sue Sherwood; six children,...
Wayne Evans Linkous
Mar 5, 2016
Wayne Evans Linkous, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Velma Linkous; and sister, Mary Cruise. Wayne is survived by his brother, Walker Linkous; nephew, David Cruise; nieces, Belinda Hypes and Pamela C. Young; his faithful companion, Bandit; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. Wayne and Walker...
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