Obituaries
Sue Stubbs Atkinson
May 22, 2018
Sue Stubbs Atkinson, 84, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2018. Sue was born on May 18, 1934, to Rev. and Mrs. Perry R. Stubbs in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sue was well-known in Christiansburg and the horse-loving community as the proprietor of The Western Store in Christiansburg. She and her husband Bill were two of the founders of Flying M Rodeo...
Earl Evans Hylton
May 22, 2018
Earl Evans Hylton, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Bandy Hylton; father, Raymond Junior Hylton; infant son and daughter; sisters, Marie Ballou, Mildred Jones, and Dorothy Carr. Earl is survived by his former wife, Geraldine Hylton; son, Earl Evans Hylton II and wife Robin; daughters, Monica Hylton-Smith,...
George 'June' Craighead
May 17, 2018
On May 17, 2018, George ‘June’ Craighead transitioned from his earthly home to his home in Heaven to live eternally with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 69 years, Helen Palmer Craighead; his faithful and loving daughters, Pat Myers (Maurice) and Joyce Walker (Warren); four grandchildren, Leslie Harris (Gary), Mike...
VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY
May 13, 2018
VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY, 60, of Christiansburg passed away on May 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah & Frances Hinkley; and siblings, Tom Hinkley, Kate Musselman, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris and Barbara Jennings. He is survived by his children, Joey Hinkley, Tim Hinkley and Charles Hayes; grandchildren, Syndey Hinkley, Payton Armentrout, Brayden Hinkley, Easton Hinkley &...
William Meadow McGuyer
May 10, 2018
William Meadow McGuyer, of Shawsville, born April 23, 1940, passed away on May 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mom, Grace McGuyer; sister, Shirley Songer; and two sons, Bradley and Michael McGuyer. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Bailey; soon to be son-in-law, Leroy Dowdy both of Christiansburg; and two grandchildren, Amy and Bradley Bailey. Visitation...
Carole Marie Ciesell
May 10, 2018
Carole Marie Ciesell, 76, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018, at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radford, Virginia. Carole was born on August 30, 1941 to Claire (Ringressy) Ciesell and Raymond Ciesell in Trenton New Jersey. Carole retired from the Trenton Housing Authority where she worked in accounting. Carole moved to southwest Virginia in 2005. Carole loved Broadway...
Richard 'Richie' Kent Helm
May 8, 2018
Richard "Richie" Kent Helm, 67, of Shawsville, passed away May 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mawyer E. Helm and Hilda B. Helm. Richard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Hodges Helm, son, Richard Skyler Helm (Jessica), grandsons, R.J. Helm and Jesse Boston, brother, Thomas E. Helm (Carolyn), sister, Connie Cumbie (Cy), brothers-in-law...
Paul Harris
May 7, 2018
Paul Harris, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. Paul worked at VPI for 17 years and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Maude Harris; granddaughter, Sarah Colley; as well as many brothers and sisters. Paul is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis; daughters, Teresa Jones...
Grant Adair Hallock
May 6, 2018
Grant Adair Hallock, 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was born December 31, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Crews Hallock; four children – daughter, Ellen Gautney and husband George, sons, Lee and wife Debra, Charles and wife Nancy, and Gordon; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He served in the Navy during...
Irene Iris Simmons
May 6, 2018
Irene Iris Simmons, 87, passed peacefully at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital on May 6, 2018. She has been a long time resident of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Irene was originally from Riner, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary & Tony Simmons; sisters, Doris Altizer & Diane Addison; brothers, Norman Simmons & Jimmy Simmons. She is survived...
Maudie Ann Ramsey
May 5, 2018
Maudie Huff Ramsey, of Christiansburg, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles D. Huff Sr. and Pearlie Linkous Huff; first husband, Edwin B. Young; second husband, John P. Ramsey; brothers and sisters, Carlyn Huff, Roy Huff, Charles Huff Jr., Clara Sheppard, and Polly Mullens....
Professor James Thorp
May 2, 2018
Professor James Thorp passed away on May 2, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Thorp, and is survived by his wife Jane Thorp, his daughter Betsy VanAlstyne (William), his son Gregory Thorp, step-daughter Erica Shoemaker (David) and grandchildren, Alex Bruce, Kelsey Bruce and Emma Lamoureux. He will be missed by many people in the Electric...
Janet Bower
Apr 30, 2018
Janet Bower, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away with her son by her side on Monday, April 30, 2018. Janet retired from 30+ years at Kroger. She loved her family and her dogs which she considered family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Thompson...
Treva Perdue Toothman
Apr 28, 2018
Treva Perdue Toothman, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Toothman; daughter, Peggy Knobloch; granddaughter, Mandy Knobloch; sister, Nadine Cox; and brother, Jack Perdue. She is survived by her daughters, Judy T. Morrow and husband Jerry Morrow, Sandy T. Cox and husband Joseph Cox; son-in-law, Jack Knobloch; grandchildren, Jessica White,...
R. H. 'Buddy' Walton Jr.
Apr 26, 2018
R. H. ‘Buddy’ Walton, Jr., 95, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry Walton Sr. and Mildred Moses Walton. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Velma Wirt Walton; children, Bob Walton and wife Emilie, Karen Cunningham and husband Buddy; four...
Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker
Apr 23, 2018
Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker of Dublin, Virginia passed away on April 23, 2018. She was born August 20, 1942. Pasty was preceded in death by beloved husband Arnold Jackson “Jack” Whittaker; three siblings; and two children. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Sharon Kitchner; son John Whittaker; two siblings; granddaughter and caretaker Sierra Kitchner; five other grandchildren; five...
Willie Reed Alexander III
Apr 19, 2018
Willie Reed Alexander III, 67, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born to parents Willie Alexander II (deceased) and Lillie Mae Hash on January 23, 1951, he was a devoted son, husband and father. Willie attended Christiansburg Institute until 1966 and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1969. Upon high school...
David Bryan Smith
Apr 17, 2018
David Bryan Smith, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William ‘Bill’ Smith and Doris Smith. David is survived by his wife, Connie Crawford Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Marcella Smith Jackson and Brandon Jackson; step-son, Nick Missino; grandchildren, Austin Bishop, Ace Blakely, Eliana Pryce, Major ‘Duck’ Jackson; sister,...
Benjemin Alan Arnold
Apr 17, 2018
Benjemin Alan Arnold of Pilot, Virginia, born on July 25, 1982, gained his wings April, 19th 2018. Ben was born in Bristol TN and grew up in Pilot, VA. He attended Auburn High School and was active in football and track. He was an Eagle Scout and worked at Virginia Tech for about 16 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and...
Spencer Lewis Joslin
Apr 16, 2018
Spencer Lewis Joslin, 37 of Blacksburg, Virginia died unexpectedly Monday, April 16th. Spencer was born June 10th, 1981 in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Blacksburg where he obtained his degree from Virginia Tech. Spencer has worked for Virginia Tech for many years and began working for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in 2011. Spencer loved his job as much as...
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