Obituaries
Wade C. Graham, Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
Wade Graham Jr., husband and father, passed away Sunday, the 29th of September, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl A. Graham; son, Darrell Graham; and his parents, Wade and Bertie Graham.
He is survived by his daughters, Deanna and Denise; brothers, Jan and Richard Graham; sister, Theresa Dillon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ellen and Stanley Martin, Danny Altizer,...
Holly Jennings King
Sep 27, 2024
Holly Jennings King of Craig, VA, left her earthly form to carry on with the next phase in her spiritual journey on the morning of Friday, September 27th, 2024, at her beloved house in Craig County. Born on October 12th, 1994, in Richmond, VA, Holly lived a life overflowing with love and joy. She was an adventure incarnate, a playful...
Gary Scott Conner
Sep 27, 2024
Gary Scott Conner, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons. Gary was born July 6, 1945, in Liberia, Africa to Pauline Cornett Conner and P. C. Conner who were on assignment for the Firestone Rubber Company. His family then relocated to Mexico where they were on a similar assignment before...
Lonnie E. Trimble
Sep 26, 2024
Lonnie "Pete" Trimble, 80, of Elliston, entered into his heavenly home September 26, 2024. Pete was a faithful member of the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church. He also served his country in the US Air Force. Pete is survived by his fur baby Sadie; his loving wife, Shirley B. Trimble; grandson, Seth Bell; great granddaughter, Ashlyn Bell; daughter-in-law, Tammy Renee Bell....
Goldie Campbell Alderman
Sep 25, 2024
Goldie Campbell Alderman, 84 of Pilot, passed away September 25, 2024.
She attended Oak Grove Church where she had her church family that she loved and appreciated. She also loved to sing in the choir. Goldie enjoyed crafts, making things for others even if she didn’t know them – if someone saw something she made and said they liked it she...
A. J. Collins
Sep 24, 2024
A.J. Collins, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 24th, in his son’s home in Mooresville, NC. A.J. was a lifelong Christiansburg resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Velma Collins. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Adam and Katie Collins of Mooresville, NC, and Matt and Kathy Collins of Richmond, CA; grandchildren, Porter, Louisa, Kian,...
Charles Lynwood Foster
Sep 21, 2024
Charles Lynwood Foster, born September 21, 1934 in Shawsville, Va, went home to be with the Lord on
his 90th birthday, September 21, 2024 at his home in Christiansburg, Va. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Marvin and Gladys Foster, and sisters Judy Foster and Ila Jean Poff. Lynwood is survived by his
wife of almost 65 years, Dotte Harris Foster;...
Kenneth Ray Hartley
Sep 21, 2024
On September 21, 2024, 70 year old Kenneth R. Hartley of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Hartley; son, Kenny Hartley and wife Mary; daughters, Mechelle Weis and Kimberly Domingues and husband Roger. He also leaves behind his brothers, Marvin Hartley (Debbie), and Ronnie Hartley. He was a beloved grandfather of 11...
Karen Coleman Martin
Sep 19, 2024
Karen Coleman Martin, age 74 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Martin; parents, Harry and Carmen Coleman; brothers, Larry Coleman, and Ken Coleman.
She is survived by her daughters, Maura Wood and husband, Rodney, Terri Martin, and Denise Tice; grandsons, Nicholas Wood, and partner, Bradley Allshouse, and Tanner Tice;...
Donald 'Randy' Tolliver
Sep 18, 2024
Donald 'Randy' Tolliver, 69 of Elliston, passed away September 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Tolliver; brothers, Ronnie, Pete, Jimmy, and 'Shorty' Tolliver; sister, Bonnie Tolliver; and daughter, Aneatra High.
Randy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Brenda Tolliver; daughter, Donna Alley; granddaughter, Heidi White; Sisters, Betty Grubb (John) and Suzie Tolliver;...
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...
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