Obituaries
Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams
Sep 17, 2024
Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away September 17, 2024.
She was born in Wythe County and grew up in the Fairview section of the county. She attended the one room school at Fairview before attending George Wythe High School, graduating in 1957. Elinor started her career as a secretary to lawyers Parsons & Arthur in Wytheville. When Mr....
Douglas Bruce Osborne
Sep 16, 2024
Douglas Bruce Osborne, 85 of Radford, passed away on September 16th, 2024, surrounded by family.
“Bruce” was born 7/1/1939 in a town called “Drill” Virginia. He attended and graduated from Honaker High School, attended Bluefield Business College, and later served in the United States Air Force. He then moved to the Radford area and retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant....
Ronnie Lee Nash
Sep 15, 2024
Ronnie Lee ‘Happy Jack’ Nash, 68 of Shawsville, formerly of Tazewell, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.
Born October 1, 1955, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Walter Jackson Nash and Pearl Kate Moore Nash.
Ronnie was a 1974 graduate of Pocahontas High School and a veteran of...
Maya Marie Nassar
Sep 15, 2024
With profound sadness, George & Jennifer Nassar (Collop) announce the passing of their beautiful Princess Maya Marie Nassar into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Maya Marie was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Nabel Nassar, maternal great-grandfather, Poppa Marvin Oliver, and maternal Uncle Jesse Collop.
Maya Marie is survived by her parents, George &...
Dolores Jane Wills
Sep 14, 2024
Dolores Jane Wills, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away September, 14, 2024. Born in Ohio, Jane lived in several states before settling in Christiansburg, in the 1980s, where her three children also reside. She loved to travel, enjoyed music, reading, knitting, playing bridge and exploring new ventures. She is survived by her children and their spouses, grand and great grandchildren, sister-in-law,...
Michael Van Cleave Alexander
Sep 13, 2024
Michael Alexander, 47, a cherished father, son, husband, brother, uncle, co-worker and friend, passed away in New York City on Friday, September 13. Known for his warm smile, good nature, quick wit and brilliant mind, Mike was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.
Born to Ann and Michael Alexander, he grew up in Christiansburg, VA with his younger brother Peter....
Linda Gayle Gardner
Sep 9, 2024
Linda Gayle Gardner passed peacefully from this world on 09/09/2024 at the age of 84. Born on 06/26/1940, the first child of Irvin Gardner and Wenona Kathleen Surratt, she grew up in a loving home, shared with her sister, Judith Kay and brothers, Arvin Wayne, and David Lynton Gardner.
She was an amazing mother of five children to which she dedicated...
Vernal (Vern) Raymond Durand
Sep 3, 2024
Vernal (Vern) Raymond Durand
Christiansburg, VA Resident
Feb 27, 1936 – Sep 3, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Vern R. Durand, on September 3, 2024, in Blacksburg, VA. Vern was surrounded by his four beautiful, cherished, loving daughters, and beloved wife Jan, holding his hand as he took his last breath. Vern had...
Brenda Jane Newby Nagle
Sep 3, 2024
Brenda Jane Newby Nagle, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
She was born on November 22, 1960 to the late John E. Newby and Margie L. Newby.
Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nagle; brothers, John E. Newby, Jr. and Roy Phillip Newby.
She is survived by her sister, Pamela S. Akers; nephews, Tony L....
"Smitty" Melvin Lewis Smith
Sep 3, 2024
Melvin Lewis ‘Smitty’ Smith, 65 of Elliston, passed away September 3, 2024.
Smitty was preceded in death by his father, Fred Lewis Smith. He is survived by his wife, Sallie Smith; children, Josh Smith, Aubrey Wilcher (Matt), Randall Jessee; mother, Pauline Smith; grandchildren, Kennedy Smith, Gabe Smith, Michael Wilcher, Waylon Jessee, Riley Jessee; and special friends, Amber and Brent Cooper. He...
Virginia Hylton Roop
Aug 31, 2024
Virginia Hylton Roop, 98 of Christiansburg, born on June 18, 1926, passed away August 31, 2024, at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Radford.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Jack B. Roop; son, Roland Roop; and daughter, Judith B. Kress. She was the last of 10 children of the late Elisha and Daisy Hylton. She was also preceded in death...
Phillip Harman
Aug 30, 2024
Phillip Harman (1933-2024) was born and raised in Christiansburg, Virginia to Roy David and Jeannette Dupuy Harman. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1954 and held a life-long love for his alma mater. At the beginning of every football season he would say that the only thing that mattered was that Tech beat UVa!
Upon graduation after serving in the ROTC,...
Jeffrey 'Scott' Aldridge
Aug 29, 2024
Jeffrey “Scott” Aldridge, 56, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with Lord and his loved ones in Heaven on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Oliver and Barbara Howell Aldridge; brother, Richard Aldridge; maternal grandparents, Silas and Ada Howell; paternal grandparents, Velmer D. and Mattie Aldridge; special friends, Tommy, Jane, and Melissa Davis.
He...
Howard Leonard Cockram
Aug 28, 2024
Howard Leonard Cockram, 83, of Pilot VA passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
He was born on August 16, 1941 to the late Velo Iona Webb Cockram and Eugene L. Cockram.
Besides his parents he is preceded in death by sisters Reva and Ella Kelley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Betty...
Mary Ann Wine
Aug 26, 2024
Mary Ann Wine, 74, of Christiansburg, VA left this world on Monday, August 26, 2024. Born in Aberdeen, MD on September 27, 1949, to Robert and Eleanor Dickenson, Mary Ann grew up at home and abroad alongside her brothers, Bob and Ross. Mary Ann graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in 1971 and reached the rank...
Rachel Louise Hale
Aug 26, 2024
Rachel Louise Hale, of Pilot, VA passed away on August 26, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hale; daughter, Almeda H. Linkous; parents, Gordon and Roenia Alderman; brothers, Deloyd, Tommy, and Alvin Alderman; sisters, Marilyn Alderman, and Christine Linkous; sister-in-law, Cathy Alderman; and special friend, Louise Hutchins.
She is survived her son-in-law, Ricky Linkous; grandsons, Rickie and...
Carlos Stump
Aug 26, 2024
Carlos D. Stump, 60, of Christiansburg passed away early Monday morning on August 26th. He was a 1985 graduate of Christiansburg High School. He enjoyed playing guitar, watching wrestling and cheering on the Hokies! He was preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Janet Stump. Carlos is survived by his wife, Tina Stump; brothers, Gregory Stump and Jeffrey Stump...
Clifford “Cliff” Eugene Orange
Aug 24, 2024
Clifford “Cliff” Eugene Orange, 68, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to rejoin his parents on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born to the late Charles Orange and Mattie Orange, Cliff had a 30-year career with Virginia Tech as University Architect. Cliff was also an accomplished guitar player, and he and his father enjoyed traveling, playing and...
John Marcellus Barnett
Aug 23, 2024
John Barnett, 83, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2024. John grew up with a love for the outdoors, animals, and playing sports like baseball and football.
He joined the United States Air Force in 1959, where he was stationed in Japan. After his service, John lived in Chicago before returning to Virginia. Upon return to Virginia he married...
Ray Junior Smith
Aug 21, 2024
Ray Junior Smith, born on June 10, 1948, passed away peacefully on August 21 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories, deeply embedded in the hearts of his family and friends.
Ray was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jean Smith. Together, they built a warm and caring family, which includes their daughter, Susan Crawford. He...
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