Obituaries
Merie Hill
Jun 7, 2013
Merie Dell Wright Hill, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2013, after a lengthy struggle with her health. The daughter of William Bennett Wright and Myrtle Ogden Wright, Merie Dell was born on June 17, 1926, in Lovingston, VA, and graduated from Lovingston High School. After working for nine years as a secretary...
Herbert Gillespie
Jun 7, 2013
On June 7, 2013, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend Herbert Preston Gillespie, of Radford, went to his heavenly home. He was born on March 5, 1929, to the late Bertie and William Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Phyllis Meredith, Joyce Bowen, and Janet Meredith; brothers, Harold Gillespie, William “Garfield” Gillespie, and James Gillespie. He...
Opal Jones
Jun 5, 2013
Opal Matherly Jones, 85 of Christiansburg completed her beautiful Earthly journey and began her life in Heaven on June 5, 2013. Opal was a treasured family Matriarch, a magnificent mother, steadfast wife and a cherished friend to so many. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for more than 50 years and attended Lake Baldwin Church in...
Richard Burke, Jr.
Jun 5, 2013
Richard F. Burke, Jr. (Tiny), 60, of Shawsville, formerly of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal and maternal grandparents; a sister; and several cousins. He is survived by his girlfriend, Marna Akers; son, Jeff Burke; daughter, Sarah Burke; sister, Katie Moushigan & husband Rich; niece, Kate Walker; nephew, Burke...
Brenda Thomas
Jun 2, 2013
Brenda Bartlett Thomas, 70, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Ilene Smith Bartlett. She is survived by her son, Charlie Jackson Turner III of Pulaski; brothers, Douglas Bartlett and Larry Bartlett, both of Pulaski; sister, Mary Ellen Fuller, of TN; and ex-husband & special friend, Monte Thomas....
Bonnie Epperly
Jun 1, 2013
Bonnie N. Epperly, 71, of Christiansburg passed away at her home on June 1, 2013. She was a member of Harbor of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Epperly was preceded in death by her parents, George & Ruby Neice; sisters, Lida Williams, Leuna Martin, Mary Kast, Annie Sanders and Carmen Elmore; and brothers, Billy Neice, Albert Neice and Buddy Neice....
William Hickling, Jr.
Jun 1, 2013
William Clark Hickling, Jr., 88, of Christiansburg and formerly of Fletcher, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his son's home in Christiansburg, VA. He was born in Moose Lake, Minnesota. He lived on his parents' farm through the Great Depression with many days of drought and dust bowls. After graduating from high school, Bill received an...
Verree Donathan
May 29, 2013
Verree 'Reta' Marie Donathan, 78, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Donathan; parents, Spracher R. Smith and Ella Sue Williams Smith; and brothers, Everette Smith, Booker Smith, Tommy Smith, and 2 infant brothers, Gilmer and Ras. She is survived by her children, Lori and George Miller, Tim and...
Bobby Nunley
May 28, 2013
Bobby Ray Nunley, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, William Nunley. He is survived by his daughters, Mikel Bracken and Rebecca Moon; mother, Ethel Nunley of Radford; 3 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Linda Nunley of Christiansburg, Johnny Nunley of Brazil, Brenda Kittinger of Riner, and Ronnie Nunley of...
Betty Nelson
May 25, 2013
Betty Marie Walters Nelson, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Sarver Walters & Clarence Lee Walters; son, Kenneth John Nelson; grandson, John Patrick Jenkins; sister & brother-in-law, Juanita Walters Linkous and Bobby Linkous; brothers-in-law, Irwin R. ‘Mac’ McLain and Lloyd J. Main. She is survived by her...
ElFreeda Duncan
May 25, 2013
ElFreeda McNiel Duncan, 82, of Christiansburg, VA and of Florida, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Samuel and Eugenia Whitenack McNiel; as well as siblings, Glenna Manning, Luetta Gregory, Marian Lancaster, and Samuel McNiel. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years,...
Donna Taylor
May 23, 2013
Donna L. Taylor, 53 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Jane Taylor; sisters, Pat & Ron Nolen, Shirley Groseclose, Karen & John McCoy, and Mary Taylor & Gary Brewer; nieces and nephews, Kastina & Alan Rowell, Jessica...
Roy Compton
May 22, 2013
Roy Vernon Compton of Christiansburg, VA, born March 9, 1928, died on May 22, 2013 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, VA to the late Buford Eldridge (Eck) and Elsie Salmons Compton. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Arlen and Harold Compton. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mae...
Robert Ballou
May 21, 2013
Robert Louis Ballou, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was born on June 12, 1935 to the late Leonard & Sarah Adams Ballou. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Carolyn Ballou; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Walter Lester; sisters & brother-in-law, Mildred Ballou Spangler and Mamie “Clyde” & Eugene Smith; brother, Charles Ballou;...
Mary Foley
May 20, 2013
Mary Raymond Foley, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1926, in Fredonia, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; sister, Helen Ray; parents, Howard Raymond Sr. and Marian Henderson Raymond. She is survived by her son, Patrick Foley; sisters, Betty Morse and Ruthann Merritt; brother, Howard Raymond;...
Dennis Dingus
May 17, 2013
Dennis Lee Dingus, 61, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17. He was predeceased by her parents Earl Dingus (1999), and Mary Dingus (2013). He was a 1969 graduate of Auburn High School, Riner. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Christiansburg. He was known to many as “Dink” and he and her...
Violet Sheppard
May 16, 2013
Violet Rena Sheppard, 78, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary R. Sheppard; and daughter, Karen Crawford. She is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Sheppard & wife Barbara, and Barry Sheppard & wife Brenda; daughters, Brenda S. Lilly & husband Stephen, and Linda S. Orange...
Ira Hosey
May 14, 2013
Ira Earl ‘Tootle’ Hosey, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Porter & Flossie Hosey; sister & her husband, Delilah & Monroe Kingrea; brothers, Charles Hosey, Earnest Hosey, Ronald Hosey; and half-brothers, George Hosey and Julian Hosey. He is survived by his daughter Teresa Taylor & her husband Ted;...
Dorothy Rogers
May 9, 2013
Dorothy Myrtle Rogers, 83 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Myrtle Hypes Rogers. She is survived by her children, Steve Rogers & wife Ann of Christiansburg, Sandra Conrad & husband Joe of Christiansburg, Teresa Ward & husband Peter of Salsbury, NC; grandchildren, Renee Williams & husband Michael...
Steve Meredith
May 8, 2013
Steve Allen Meredith, 40, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his parents, John William & Linda Cunningham Meredith; sister, Carol Ann Garcia & husband Frank of South Carolina; grandmother, Katherine Epperly Meredith; aunt, Geneva Martin; and his pet dog, Beth. Steve enjoyed fishing, eating and spending time with his family...
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