Obituaries
Angela Goodwin Thornton
Nov 10, 2019
Angela Goodwin Thornton, 52, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Goodwin; brother, Mickey Goodwin; and special mother-in-law, Ava Thornton. Angela is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Dwayne Thornton; son, David and wife Britni Thornton; grandchildren, Makayla and Jacob Thornton; her mother, Mary...
Charlie Elmer Orange
Nov 8, 2019
Charlie Elmer Orange, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home in Christiansburg, VA. He was born on November 17, 1929 to the late George Leonard and Ida Bell Orange in Blacksburg, VA. He was in the Marine Corp during the Korean War 1952-1954. He retired from VA Tech, Poultry Science Department on October 1, 1991....
Alvin 'Todo' Johnson Alderman
Nov 3, 2019
Alvin (Todo) Johnson Alderman, 96, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord on November 3, 2019. Alvin was born in Pilot and raised in Sugar Grove. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church and more recently the Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Alvin was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a carpenter by trade...
Donald Dunn Poole
Nov 2, 2019
Donald Dunn Poole passed away on November 2, 2019 in Salem, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Stephenson Poole of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and mother Frances Elizabeth Colvin Poole of Richmond, Virginia. Donald was born in Washington D.C. on May 3, 1935. His family then moved to Arlington, VA. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School...
E. 'Tom' Radford
Nov 1, 2019
E. ‘Tom’ Radford, 88, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2019. Tom was a member of Bible Baptist Church - his life reflected his faith in God and was an inspiration to others as he walked in faith every day. He owned Tom Radford Construction & Excavation and was a master wood craftsman. Tom was...
Ward McClure 'Mac' Hawthorne
Oct 30, 2019
Ward McClure Hawthorne "Mac" born November 29, 1934 went to be with his heavenly father Wednesday October 30, 2019 after complications from surgery. Born in Washington County Virginia to the late Eugene Ward and Anna Virginia McClure Hawthorne, Mac is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise; son James Ward Hawthorne; and brother, Bill Hawthorne. He is survived by...
Frank Stephen Malasky
Oct 30, 2019
Frank Stephen Malasky, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Frank was a resident of the New River Valley for 30 years and had retired from Volvo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mildred Malasky; and sister, Linda Warf. Frank is survived by his nephews, John Warf and wife Kristi, Jason Warf and...
Dorothy Jean Long
Oct 28, 2019
Dorothy Jean Long, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away October 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucille Collins Gillespie; sister, Louise Hale; her first husband, Joseph E. Martin; and second husband, Eugene Long. Dorothy is survived by her children, Mike (Anna), Jody, Leon (Tara), Missy (PJ), and Casey (Ben); grandkids, Tasha, Brittney, Sara, Seth, Brooke,...
Jacqueline Louise Painter
Oct 27, 2019
Jacqueline Louise Painter April 27,1953 – October 27, 2019 Jackie Louise Painter, 66, of Fairlawn passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born April 27, 1953 in Kansas and was the daughter of the late Lou Estrada and Pearl Estrada and surviving step mother Cielo. Before her health began to decline, Jackie worked for Radford University and had an...
Sanford 'Sandy' Gross
Oct 24, 2019
Sanford “Sandy” Gross, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 joining his beloved wife of 62 years, Bobbie Rucker Gross; and only son, Ben. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Gross and Malvine Rubin. Sandy graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, attended NYU for a short period and then joined...
Alonza 'Preacher' Hardy Jr.
Oct 21, 2019
Alonza "Preacher" Hardy, Jr - June 3, 1919-October 21, 2019 Preacher was born in Nelson County, VA on June 3, 1919. He was the 3rd child of 9 born to Alonza Sr and Mildred Hardy. He grew up in various locations across the state of Virginia. Upon hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor he immediately reported to the local...
Jason Hal Paul
Oct 21, 2019
Jason Hal Paul 45, of Riner, Va. passed away on Monday October 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father Frances Leroy Paul; grandparents, Edsel Hensley and Mildred Padgette and niece Shiloh Paul. He is survived by his mother Lynn Ann Dexter; brother, Daniel Mikeworth (Sarah); sisters, Brandy Paul (Steve Sturdivant) and Tiffany D. Harris (Tyler Shular); grandfather,...
Rev. Roy Vincent (Vince) Young Jr.
Oct 20, 2019
Rev. Roy Vincent Young Jr. (Vince), 77 of Yadkin County, NC passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He went home to meet Jesus Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roy Vincent Young Sr. and Mrs. Rachel Wiles Young. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Kathleen Lindsey Young; son, Dr. Shawn David Young...
Jason John Felix
Oct 20, 2019
Jason John Felix, age 46, left this world in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. His loving wife, Angela and son, Wyatt were by his side. Jason was born on February 1, 1973 in La Mesa, California to Tracey Anne (Woodyard) Mobley and Ector John Felix. He married the love of his...
Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher
Oct 18, 2019
Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher, 98, died peacefully on October 18, 2019. Born on May 5, 1921 in Hartford, CT. After being raised in Hartford she married her first husband, Alfred Canevari, moved with him to Washington, D.C. and gave birth to her three children, Thomas Edward Canevari (Kathie) of Newport News, VA; Pamela Anne Canevari Davis (Paul) of Dublin, VA...
Donald Rae Massie
Oct 18, 2019
Donald Rae Massie, 73, of Blacksburg, VA passed away peacefully on 18 October 2019, surrounded by his daughters and sister, following a lengthy battle with service-related ailments and cancer. Don was born 27 November 1945 in Staunton, VA, son of the late Lillian Forsyth and Layton McCarthy Massie. His early life was spent on the family's farm in Fishersville, VA;...
Robert H. Bobby Wright
Oct 16, 2019
Robert H. Bobby Wright, 87, of Radford went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Brenda Carter Wright. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Debbie Wagenbrenner, Patsy Wright, and Cheryl (E.J.) Moses; step-daughter, Mary Henderson; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Lee Cox; as well as numerous...
Jerry Wayne Rakes
Oct 13, 2019
Jerry Wayne Rakes, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 13, 2019 after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Rakes and Kathleen Bailey Rakes Kershner. Jerry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Amy Sue Haymond Rakes. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle Rakes and Jerri Lynn Rakes; three granddaughters, Alecia Rakes, Chloe...
Robert Dustin Scott
Oct 10, 2019
Robert Dustin Scott, 35, of Fairlawn passed away on October 10, 2019. He is survived by his father, Guy E. Scott Sr.; mother, Glenda Mathes and husband, Donald; brothers, Guy E. Scott Jr and wife, Angela, and Jason Scott and wife, Crystal; nieces and nephews, Melanie Massie, Johanna Scott, Jason Scott Jr, McKenzie Bassetti, Mason Bassetti, Jordyn Scott, Brooklyn Scott,...
Omar Garland Ross
Oct 5, 2019
Omar Garland Ross of Christiansburg, passed away on October 5, 2019. Omar, AKA Coach, was a lifelong educator and a retired colonel in the United States Army Reserves. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kane Ross. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Ross Straub and son-in-law Charles; grandchildren Maggie Ross Straub, Mollie Ross Straub, Chuck Straub...
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