Obituaries
Raymond Eugene Powell
Jun 1, 2017
Raymond E. Powell – retired Assistant Director of University Facilities for Virginia Tech (Class of ’58) – passed away on Thursday, June 1 at his home in Riner, Virginia. Ray, also known as “Gene” by many of his extended family, died at age 80 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. Mr. Powell worked at Virginia Tech from 1978 to...
Edward Clayton Alley
Jun 1, 2017
Edward C. "Big Moe" Alley of Pilot VA died June 2, 2017. He is survived by his brother, Rev. Leon Alley and wife Janet; sisters, Neta Bea Lester and husband, Ronnie, and Ella Alley; and special friends, Todd and Shelley Pittman. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Huffville Cemetery in Pilot.
James Edwin 'Ed' Sherman
May 31, 2017
James Edwin Sherman, “Ed”, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017. Ed was born on October 27, 1929 in Person County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ann Smith Sherman; and his grandson, Jack Sherman. Ed is survived by his three sons and their families: Randy and Mary Sherman, Alan and...
Steven Glovier Hall
May 31, 2017
Steven Glovier Hall passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017, at Lewis Gale Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. Steve was born on December 6, 1941 in Radford Virginia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hall of Radford, Va. Steve retired from General Electric in Salem Va. and continued to enjoy his connections with GE friends at the...
Robert Walter Durham
May 29, 2017
Robert Walter Durham 72, of Radford, Va. formerly of Tabernacle, NJ and Bedford, Va., passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Anderson Durham; parents, James H. Durham, Sr. and Anna E. Durham; brothers, Charles Duncan and William Durham. He is survived by his daughter Lorie Lyn Thompson (Teddy); brother, James Durham, Jr.;...
Bobby C. Handy
May 29, 2017
Bobby C. Handy, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on May 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Carter Handy and James Lundy Handy; brothers, James Carson Handy and Arvel L. Handy. Bobby is survived by his life partner, Gayle Hall; daughters, Dawn Wingo (Jeff), Deana Linkous (Rodney); grandchildren, Lauren and John Wingo, Kaitlyn, Kesley, and Wesley...
Ladislav James Nesetril Jr.
May 28, 2017
Ladislav James Nesetril Jr., 92 years and 361 days, was called home on May 28, 2017, in Blacksburg, Virginia, surrounded by all his loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was born June 1, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. The only child of the late L.J. Nesetril Sr. and Rose Nesetril. He was preceded in death by...
Eugene Smith
May 26, 2017
Eugene Smith of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017, at the age of 86. Leaving behind his wife of 68 years, Mamie Clyde Smith of Christiansburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Stoney and Debbie Smith of Christiansburg, John and Shara Smith of Salem, and Darrell Smith of Christiansburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Donnie Sower...
Barry Ray Price
May 24, 2017
Barry Ray Price, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on May 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Faye Hall Price; parents, Russell Clayton and Gladys Atkins Price; brother, Arthur G. Price, Sr.; and sister, Jackie Jo Johnston and husband Jerry. Barry is survived by his daughters, Renee Smith and Tammy Maxey (Bo); grandchildren, Jeremy Smith,...
Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow
May 21, 2017
Ricky Lee “Trick” Furrow, 53 of the Ironto side of Elliston passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Preceding him in death are his parents, Alvin and Loretta Furrow; sisters, Sandra Akers and Pamela Price; brothers, Frank and Wade Furrow. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his children, Tiffany (Jeffrey) Ratcliffe and Daniel Furrow; grandchildren, Jacob, Hailey and Hunter...
Frank O'dell Underwood
May 19, 2017
Frank O’dell Underwood passed away on May 19, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had a long career at Old Virginia Brick. Frank was preceded in death by the love of his life – wife, Eileen Lovern Underwood; parents, James and Ethel Underwood; daughter, Sandra Underwood Holmes, brother, Taz Underwood; sisters, Kate Kingery, Ophellia Underwood and...
Richard A. Nailor
May 18, 2017
Rick Nailor passed away May 18, 2017. He lived his life fast, rode hard and had no regrets. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Anthony Nailor. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Nailor; 2 children, Christopher Nailor and significant other, Jessica and Samantha Nailor and significant other, Matt; 2 grandchildren, Elisabeth and Ethan; sister, Shelly Scott...
Donald Ray Hornbarger
May 18, 2017
Chief Master Sergeant Donald R. Hornbarger, USAF (Ret.), surrounded by his family, left this earthly life and entered the joys of heaven on Thursday evening, May 18, 2017. He was born on July 4, 1936, to the late Hiram and Mary Hornbarger. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria L. Hornbargerl his brother and sister-in-law, Hiram P....
Gary Wayne Ward
May 15, 2017
The world has lost a sweet, kind, courageous, soul; the guy with beautiful eyes and an infectious smile. Gary Wayne Ward, of Salem, VA, departed this world Monday May 15, 2017 at the young age of 34. Gary graduated from Salem High in 2001 and has been a fantastic cook for Mac and Bob's for the past 11 years. Gary...
Claudie "Merle" Sowers Rakes
May 10, 2017
Claudie “Merle” Sowers Rakes, 94, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Merle and her husband Herman were the owners of Rakes Building Supply for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reese Sowers and Roxie Sowers Flinchum Bradford; two sisters, one brother; one son; and one great-grandson. She is survived by her husband...
Louise Johnson Collins
May 8, 2017
Virginia Louise Johnson Collins, 89, of Christiansburg, Va., met with her Lord on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born in Boissevain to the late George Thornhill Johnson and the late Mary Elizabeth (Snell) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Luther Elwood Collins; stepfather, Thomas Jackson Boothe; granddaughter, Kristin Noelle (Collins) Martin; two sisters-in-law...
James Robert 'Pyro' Leech
May 6, 2017
James Robert “Pyro” Leech, 42, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday May 6, 2017. He was employed by East Coast Metal Distributors. James served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his neighbors as a member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years and at Hubert NC fire department prior to that. He was preceded in...
Michael Davis O'Neil
May 4, 2017
Michael Davis O’Neil, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. He worked for Kroger Meat Plant and was a driver for Kroger for 39 years. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Dixon Harkrader; and father, Radford Hammit O’Neil. He is survived by his wife, Kathy J. O’Neil; son, Brandon M. O’Neil; brother, Glenn E....
Charles Richard Keith
May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017 Charles (Richard) Keith, 59, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his companion, Nancy Kinder Keith; children, Michael and Tia Keith; father, Charles Ray (Razor) Keith; brothers, Ronnie and Robert Keith. Richard is survived by his son, Richie Keith (Karen); mother, Joyce Keith; sisters and...
William Britt Kinder Jr.
May 3, 2017
William Britt Kinder, Jr., 52, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his dad, William Britt Kinder, Sr.; and sisters, Dianna Kinder and Nancy Altizer. William is survived by his wife of 28 years, Anne Kinder; daughter, Brittany Kinder and fiancé Ricky Syx; grandchildren, Jazmine, Aubree, Chloe, and Aleigha; mom, Shirley Kinder;...
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