Obituaries
Nancy Ratcliffe Altice
Oct 23, 2022
Nancy Ratcliffe Altice, born March 29, 1941, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by most of her family after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She was a very much loved Mom, Granny, Weme, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddy and Nannie Ratcliffe; brothers, Terry, Harry, Roy, Bobby, George; and sisters,...
George Grover Nixon Jr
Oct 20, 2022
Born in 1932 and raised in Christiansburg, George Grover Nixon, Jr. ‘Grover’, grew up on his family’s farm in Floyd County with his parents, George Nixon, Sr. and Alma Nixon; as well as his two brothers: Henry and Kenneth Nixon. During High School, he developed a love of both football and basketball. He played basketball and would go on to...
Fred L. Williams Jr.
Oct 15, 2022
Fred L. Williams Jr. 87 yrs old of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his lord and savior Saturday October 15, 2022. Fred is preceded in death by his wife France R. Williams. Parents Fred & Carolyn Williams. Two sisters & brother in laws Aileen & Harley (Pete) Dove and Betty & James Hinkle. Fred is survived by two sons...
John Edwin Bruce
Oct 14, 2022
John Edwin Bruce, 87, of Parrot, VA passed away on October 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold R. and Hattie McCoy Bruce and a brother Robert Bruce. John is survived by his wife, Hilda Bryant Bruce and daughter Sharon Bruce. A private family service will be conducted at a later date.
Lena May (Smith) McNew
Oct 10, 2022
Our precious Mom, Lena May (Smith) McNew of Shawsville, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. Lena was born on January 12, 1944, to Mr. Robia Lee Smith and Gladys Eugene Smith of Floyd, VA. She was a devoted and loving wife to our father, the late Osborne McNew, and...
Harry 'H.B' Bayne
Oct 10, 2022
Harry “H.B.” Bayne, 67 of Christiansburg, went home to be with Jesus on October 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Arbutus Bayne; brothers, Frank Bayne , John Bayne, and Milton Bayne; and son, Robert Pennington. Harry is survived by his wife of 24 years, Ava Bayne; children, Gary (Melinda), Joseph, David, Evan, Sheila, and...
Maxine S Canada
Oct 9, 2022
Maxine Sizemore Canada, 98, of Roanoke, VA departed this earth to join her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born October 16, 1923 in Pierpoint, WV to the late Jack and Florence Sizemore. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Edison Canada, sisters Eileen Tedder and...
Robert M. Schaeffer
Oct 7, 2022
Robert M. Schaeffer, 89 of Hiwassee passed away on October 7, 2022. Robert was born September 8th 1933 in Fairfax VA. He was the son of late Malvin and Edna Schaeffer. He was preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Wolfe and Opal Butler; and brothers, Eldrige Schaeffer, Billy Schaeffer, and Cecil Schaeffer. He is survived by his wife of 70...
Mattie Josephine Linkous Orange
Oct 5, 2022
Mattie Josephine Linkous Orange, 88 of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. She was born in Vicker on March 12, 1934 to the late Clinton E. and Nellie May Wheeling Linkous. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie E. Orange; brothers, Harry, Odell, Leon, H.B., and Allen Linkous; and sister, Dolly Whitlock. Mattie is survived...
Margaret L. Gray
Oct 3, 2022
Margaret L. Gray passed away October 3, 2022, at the age of 83. She was a devoted wife and longtime caregiver to her husband John Gray. Jr. She was also a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and neighbor, and a nurturing friend to any stray dog or cat fortunate enough to find its way to her home. Margaret was a graduate...
Cynthia Justice
Oct 1, 2022
Cynthia Justice, 51 of Christiansburg, passed away October 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Justice. Cindy is survived by her mother, Nell Justice-Simmons; son, Justin Atkins; daughter, Heather Atkins; granddaughter, Ayla Atkins; sister, Melissa Myers; niece, Taylor Caldwell; nephew, Shane Caldwell; as well as her special pet, Boo Boo. A visitation will be held on...
Ellis Frances Taylor
Sep 30, 2022
Ellis Frances Taylor, 84, of Blacksburg passed away September 30 at his home. Ellis was a great loving man and would do anything for anyone. He always loved to go fishing, traveling and staying on the go. Ellis enjoyed going to church at New Hope Baptist Church. He loved his grandchildren and all their children. He loved his wife! He...
Jaunita Wright
Sep 29, 2022
Jaunita Wright, 91 originally of Matoaka, WV, passed away on September 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wesley Wright; parents, William and Fannie Baumgardner; brothers, Clifton M. Baumgardner and Dewey E. Baumgardner; and sons, Roger Calfee and Rondal Calfee. Jaunita is survived by her children, Robert Wesley Wright II (Melissa), Richard Calfee, Robert Calfee, and...
Leon Donald Akers
Sep 29, 2022
Leon Donald Akers, 85, of Christiansburg passed over into the arms of the Father peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2022, just as his loving wife, Virgie, had 3 months and 25 days prior. Leon served in the US Army from 1956 – 1959. He proudly served with Company A 793D Military Police Battalion APO696. He...
Daniel Peck Caldwell
Sep 28, 2022
SEE BELOW FOR GRAVESIDE TIME & DATE!! Daniel P. Caldwell, 79, of Christiansburg known to those around Southwest Virginia as “Uncle Danny”, and on North Carolina ballfields as “Grandaddy”, passed away on September 28, 2022 peacefully and valiantly at his home in Christiansburg, VA. He was eternally proud to be a father and grandfather to his “little buddies”. Danny was...
Margaret Ann Carper
Sep 24, 2022
Margaret Ann Carper, 71, our “Cherokee Dancing Queen” of Christiansburg passed away September 24, 2022. Maggie’s bright spirit will be missed as well as her van dancing, her singing and laughter. We will miss our conversations by the creek and our dinners at Cracker Barrel with her dazzling jewelry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar B. Jarrell...
Lewis Gray Hines
Sep 24, 2022
Lewis Gray Hines, 87, of Snowville passed away September 24, 2022. He learned to fly airplanes at an early age on his Radford family owned airport. He retired from Southwest Virginia Tobacco Company after 47 years, along the way he drove a school bus for Pulaski County also. He was a volunteer fireman, serving as the first chief for the...
Timmy Ray Hylton
Sep 22, 2022
Timmy Ray Hylton, 46, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Gertrude Hylton. He is survived by his sister, Melissa Layton and husband Tommy; twin brother, Terry Hylton and Angel; nieces, Payton Hylton, Kayla Thompson (Drake), Emma Green, and Nicole Green (Jason); nephews, Josh Hylton and girlfriend Shayla...
Anna Mae Saunders
Sep 22, 2022
Anna Mae Saunders, 86 of Christiansburg VA died peacefully in her sleep September 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her son and daughter, her friend Daniel and her beloved dog Charlie. Anna was born over Beaver Creek in Floyd VA Oct 24th 1935 so prematurely they had to carry her on a pillow to hold her. She was preceded...
Grace Eanes Meads
Sep 21, 2022
Grace Eanes Meads, 88 died at her home on September 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Preceding her in death were her son, Mark Slusher; father, John Eanes Sr., mother, Anna Russe. She is survived by her brother, John Eanes, Jr. (Judi); granddaughters, Jennifer Matuszyk and Jessica McPherson both of McDonaugh, GA; cousin and caretaker, Shirlene Long (Buford); and other...
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