Obituaries
Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher
Sep 3, 2023
Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher born March 10, 1935 (88) passed quietly at her daughter’s home in Forest, Virginia on September 3,2023. Her life partner of 60 years was Dr. Ralph C Slusher who passed before her in 2012. She had a fulfilling life. At age 18 she was awarded the title of Miss Farmerette in Christiansburg, VA. From there she...
Coleen Lucille Craig Wheeler
Sep 3, 2023
Coleen Lucile Craig Wheeler, age 97, died on Sunday, September 3, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Coleen was the last surviving child of Martha Lucile Ivey Stallings and William Pinkney Craig. Born on October 5, 1925, in Schoolfield, Virginia, she spent most of her adult life in Bristol, Virginia. She was a licensed pilot and served in the Civil Air Patrol. Coleen...
Mahesh Dayalji Desai
Aug 29, 2023
Mahesh Dayalji Desai, 83, of Christiansburg passed away at his home August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Bharti, daughter Sangita, and parents Dayalji and Sumitra. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was born on October 5, 1939 in the village of Kanbad, Gujarat, India. After marriage, he moved his family to Leicester, England,...
Nancy Barker Akers
Aug 28, 2023
Nancy Barker Akers, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 28, 2023. Nancy was a very talented seamstress, cook, and writer. She wrote many of the Christmas plays for Faith Baptist and also had a story published. She loved the Lord, taught Sunday School for many years, and enjoyed accompanying Paulette to her Gospel singing...
Barbara Kincer Gordon
Aug 27, 2023
Barbara Kincer Gordon, 83 of Radford, went to her forever home with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2023. She was the sweetest and dearest soul who loved her family and friends. Barbara was also a member of the Blue Ridge Model A Club and a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...
Judy May Orren
Aug 27, 2023
Judy May Orren, 63, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Ida May Buzzard Hodge and her husband, Howard Gregory Orren. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Orren; siblings, Tommy (Brenda) Hodge, Sherry Reynolds, and Katie (Joe) Bohn; uncle, Sherman (Betty) Hodge; and, a host of...
Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd
Aug 23, 2023
Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd, 93, of Elliston, Virginia, formerly of Greenville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lula Brakefield, her husband, Sherman Lloyd, three children, Betty (Joe) Tratnik, Kathy Taylor, and Earnest Hall, one great grandchild, Joseph Ramon Tratnik and her brothers, OB, Frank,...
Maurice T. "Bud" Akers Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Maurice “Bud” Akers of Christiansburg, Va, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, at the age of 79 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born on May 8th, 1944, to the late Maurice Tasewell Akers and Dorothy Poff Akers. Bud was a devoted family man and found great joy in spending time together. Left...
Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick
Aug 16, 2023
Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick, 87, of Christiansburg passed away on August 16, 2023. She was born in Norfolk to the late Edward and Margaret Deshields. She was a graduate of Radford College. Sandra was a first-grade teacher at Christiansburg Primary School for many years. Sandra is survived by husband, Art Hamrick and his children, A.G (Lisa) and Darrell; sons, Tay...
José Araiza Galvan
Aug 13, 2023
José Araiza Galvan departed this life on August 13,2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Jose was born in Jocoqui, Apaseo el Grande Mexico on Sept 7, 1959. Jose had a love for gardening and maintaining a meticulous yard. He gifted the fruits of his labor to his family, friends, and neighbors. He worked for Clark's Hilltop Nursery for over 30...
Deborah Collins
Aug 8, 2023
Deborah Collins, 67, of Pilot VA passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Della Adkins; son, Christopher Todd Collins. brothers, Gary, Ronald, and James Adkins; sister, Juanita Hollinsworth. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Barry Collins; daughter, Michelle Collins; special niece, Courtney Rowland; special nephew, Justin Nester;...
Robert F. Woody Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
Robert F. Woody, Jr., age 94 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnett Brillhart Woody; parents, Robert and Besse Mae Woody; and sister, Jeanine Holloway. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Walter L. and Anna Woody; and grandson, Tristan R. Woody. Robert was a graduate of Virginia...
Mack C. Higgins
Aug 6, 2023
Mack C Higgins passed away on August 6 at the age of 77 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Christiansburg, Virginia on December 4, 1945, Mac was a loving and protective father, brother, and husband, a devoted firefighter, a car enthusiast, and race car driver. Mac was a car and racing fanatic. Taking the driving skills he learned as a rebellious...
Kimberlie R. Lewis
Jul 29, 2023
Kimberlie R. Lewis, 53 of Christiansburg, passed away on July 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Bucher Trant; grandmother, Catherine E. Bucher; and grandfather, Talmedge. Kim is survived by her brother, Mark E. Lewis; sister-in-law, Sharon R. Lewis; nephews, Darius C. Lewis, Andrew Morales; 1 great-niece and 2 great-nephew; as well as extended loved ones,...
Michael Perry Turpin
Jul 29, 2023
Michael Perry Turpin, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on July 28, 2023, at his home. He was a 1994 graduate of Blacksburg High School. Michael worked for several years at C&S Door. Ember, his granddaughter, was his pride and joy ... the light of his life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William H. & Edith Turpin, and...
Kenneth Jordan
Jul 27, 2023
Kenneth Jordan, 81 of Blacksburg, passed away July 27, 2023. He worked repairing lawnmowers through his life. Kenneth loved his dogs, Buttons and Judy. He enjoyed cheering for Virginia Tech football, bingo and crafts with his friends in the nursing home, and working the garden at the nursing home. But he really enjoyed fishing on the river. Kenneth was preceded...
Jerome Rudisill Long
Jul 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Jerome Rudisill Long May 17, 1935 - July 26, 2023 Jerome Rudisill Long, born on May 17, 1935 in Lafayette, LA, passed away on July 26, 2023. He recently celebrated his 33rd wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Peggy Beeken Long. Jerome's life was filled with love, accomplishments, and a dedication to helping others. Jerome's journey...
Martin Christopher Sayer
Jul 25, 2023
Martin Christopher Sayer, 36, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born in Hong Kong on June 20, 1987, the son of Paul and Jenny Sayer of Fareham, England. Martin received both his bachelor’s degree and MBA from Radford University, where he was and will remain a standard for excellence on the tennis courts. The...
Mary Ellen Atlice Alley
Jul 25, 2023
Mary Ellen Altice Alley, 83 passed away peacefully at home on July 25 with her loving husband of 65 years, Roger Alley, and her children by her side. She is now with her Lord. Born on August 5, 1939, in Salem, Virginia, she was the daughter of George Henry and Mary Lou Garman Altice. In addition to her husband, she...
John Thomas Bonn
Jul 24, 2023
John Thomas Bonn, 60, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Pastor Tom Bonn; brother, Timothy Bonn; and niece Hillary Bonn. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Bonn of Radford, VA; sister-in-law, Sherry Bonn; nephew, Charles Bonn (Lauren) of Maryland; aunts and uncles, Ruth (James)...
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