Obituaries
Maynard Lee Doss
Feb 17, 2020
Maynard Lee Doss, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born in Max Meadows, VA, and served in the US Army from 1948 to 1952. He spent most of his work life as an inboard / outboard boat motor mechanic with Valley Marine Center and Harkrader Marine. He was...
Wanda Faye Ramsey
Feb 14, 2020
Wanda Faye Ramsey, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 14, 2020. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Arvil and Rebecca Adkins of Christiansburg, infant daughter, Angela Michal Ramsey and son-in-law, Jacob Kirkner. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth; children, Karen Williams (David) and Kevin Ramsey; grandson Kolton Williams; siblings, Diane...
Dempsey Kenna Dalton
Feb 12, 2020
Dempsey Kenna Dalton, 69, of Narrows VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Dempsey was a friend to all, and would help anyone who needed it. He enjoyed listening to live music, riding his Harley and was always ready for a good laugh. Most of all Dempsey was a loving father and he would be quick to say...
James Daniel McNiel
Feb 6, 2020
James Daniel “Dan” McNiel, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 6, following a long battle with cancer. A graduate of Auburn High School, he received a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in Communications. Dan worked a variety of jobs during his time, but the work he was most proud of was his time as a sportswriter for various...
Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher
Feb 6, 2020
Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher, 73, of Christiansburg, Va., entered peacefully into eternal rest on February 6th, 2020. Born on January 11, 1947 in Christiansburg, Va. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clinton L. Slusher and her parents, Luther and Ruby Wood. Surviving family include her sons Darrin (Nikki) Slusher & Wesley (Natalie) Slusher; her grandchildren,...
Joey Lee Williams Jr
Feb 3, 2020
Joey Lee Williams, Jr., 15, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Roland and Linda Stamm and Robert and Gloria Moseley; great-grandfather, Erbie Griffin Young; grandfather, Billy Lee Williams; and grandmother, Patricia Ann Moseley Stamm. He is survived by his parents, Joey Lee Williams, Sr. and Jennifer Louise Stamm Williams;...
Douglas K. Lindner
Feb 1, 2020
Dr. Douglas K. Lindner, age 67, of Blacksburg, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Upon his retirement from Virginia Tech in 2017, he was conferred the title of associate professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering. Douglas was born on October 17, 1952 in Waverly, Iowa, the son of the late Sherwin and...
Alice Marie Fall
Jan 31, 2020
Alice Marie Fall, 55, of Blacksburg, passed away on January 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Elijah Washington Jones; mother, Virginia May Jones; grandson, Brandon Michael Jones; and nephew, Roger Franklin Jones, Jr. Alice is survived by her husband, Alfred James Fall, Jr; son, Richard Glenn Rose; daughters, Amanda Marie Jones, Mary Jane Rose; sister, Rosa...
Maxine K. Hughes
Jan 31, 2020
Maxine K. Hughes,77, born to Reed and Ruby Kincer on June 29, 1942 in Wytheville, VA, passed on to rest the evening of January 31, 2020. She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Tom Potts, son and daughter-in-law Jerry and Lisa Reed, niece DeAnna Potts and former husband, Jimmy Hughes. Maxine was a devoted and highly...
Ernest Mosby Jennelle
Jan 30, 2020
Ernest Mosby Jennelle, age 93, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Raleigh, NC. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Pauline Linkous Jennelle, children Jane Arey and Jonathan Jennelle, and son-in-law Robert Arey. Grandchildren include Jennifer and Alexander Arey. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Maude Jennelle, Brother Carl Jennelle, and Sisters...
Cynthia "Cindy" Lou Koziol
Jan 28, 2020
Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Koziol of Christiansburg, VA passed away the evening of January 28th, 2020 at the age of 68. Cindy was born on March 25th, 1951. She was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska by Lilian Williams and William E. Williams. In October 2019, she attended her 50th high school reunion with the Lincoln Northeast class of 1969. She received her...
Ralph Anthony Giovanetti Jr
Jan 22, 2020
Ralph Anthony Giovanetti, Jr, 68, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away suddenly on January 22, 2020. He was born in Riverside, N.J. on February 4, 1951 to the late Ralph A. Giovanetti, Sr. and Philomena (Sacco) Giovanetti. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Atkinson. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet (Taubel); sons, Ralph...
Betty Jo Custer Simmons
Jan 22, 2020
Betty Jo Custer Simmons, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Heritage Hall. She was born on September 1, 1935 in Montgomery County. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Simmons Sr.; father, Joseph M. Custer Sr.; and mother, Dora G. Custer. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte...
Evelyn R. Nixon
Jan 22, 2020
Evelyn R. Nixon, 85, of Radford, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ingle Eugene Nixon; parents, Gradon and Dot Ridpath; and siblings, Robert Ridpath and Janice Ridpath. Evelyn is survived by numerous friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home....
Frances Kathryn Christian
Jan 20, 2020
Frances Kathryn Christian, 83, of Bellsprings passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Frances is survived by her daughter, Holly & husband John Bode, D.O. and their children, Katie and Nicholas Bode; her sons, Stephen & wife Patrice Phillips, Guy & wife Cora Phillips and their children, Casey, Justin and Sara Phillips; sister, Carolynn & husband Joe Monville and their...
Margaret Carico Burner
Jan 19, 2020
Margaret Louise Carico Burner, age 92, passed away peacefully on 19 January 2020. Margaret was born on February 21, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia to parents George Wetzel Carico and Carilda Jane Withrow. She was the youngest of eight children. On November 4, 1946, she married John Franklin Burner. They were married almost sixty four years, when her beloved husband...
Jane Ellen Jones
Jan 18, 2020
Jane Ellen Jones, age 72, of Christiansburg transitioned to her rest on January 18, 2020. Jane was born in Portsmouth, VA on November 20, 1947, to the late James C. Yerby and late Mabel Irene Ramey Yerby. She was also predeceased by a brother, James Yerby; and sister, Betty Jo Johnson. Jane was educated in the Wythe County School System...
Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen
Jan 17, 2020
Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020 due to complications from various medical conditions. She was born July 16, 1952 in Christiansburg, VA and was the daughter to Cleo Patricia Smith and William Melvin Allen. She was married to her former husband Junior Walter Breen and they had four children together. Rhonda is survived...
Karen Zarling Absalom
Jan 17, 2020
Karen Zarling Absalom, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Collierville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Karen went from Shorewood High School to Columbia (WI) School of Nursing where she earned her RN. Karen was a nurse’s nurse. Throughout her career one thing was paramount – patient care. She believed that the dignity and worth...
Ronald 'Ronnie' Clark Ludwig
Jan 16, 2020
Ronald (Ronnie) Clark Ludwig, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on January 16, 2020. He was born in Strasburg, Virginia, on May 18, 1939, to Agnes Crabill Ludwig and Carol Ludwig, with an older brother, Ty. Ronnie spent 4 years in the Marines. He married Robyn Renner and had 3 children, Cheryl, Greg, and Roger. They were married for 37 years....
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