Obituaries
William J. "Bill" Woolwine
Aug 13, 2016
On August 13, 2016 at 9:55 a.m. our beloved husband, father, and grandpa, William Jamison Woolwine, of Radford went peacefully to be with our Lord after a short & courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He retired after decades of service with the town of Blacksburg, and was a Vietnam Veteran. Upon retirement he was an avid fisherman, spending his time...
Bennie Bullard Wright
Aug 9, 2016
Bennie Wright, 95, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ella Wright; father, James Alfred Wright; mother, Anna Bell Hankly; son, Larry Wayne Wright; daughters, Joyce Marie Salyer, Immajean Ramsey. He is survived by his son, Kennith P. Wright and wife Teri; daughters, Barbara Counts and husband Jim, Teresa...
LeRoy James Kniskern
Aug 3, 2016
LeRoy James Kniskern of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Born in Cobleskill, NY in 1941, Roy graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering and was a proud member of the HightyTighties. He served as a Captain in the US Army during Vietnam. After the military, he was a dedicated employee of PolyScientific/Northrop...
Robert L. Eanes
Jul 30, 2016
Bobby L. Eanes, 74, of Christiansburg, VA was called home on July 30, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. Bobby was an avid fly fisherman who loved the water. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. He had a contagious laugh and smile, a kind and humble heart, and always put others before himself....
Jerry Curtis Scott, Sr.
Jul 26, 2016
Jerry Curtis Scott, Sr., 67, of Riner, passed away on July 26, 2016. He was born on June 2, 1949, and was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Alfred and Anna Mae Scott; brothers, Ricky and Michael Scott; and son, J.C. Scott. Jerry is survived by his sons, Brian Keith Scott and Chadwick Scott; and four grandkids, Ty, Shane,...
Diana Lee Bane
Jul 26, 2016
Diana Lee Bane, 60 of Christiansburg died July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Bane; her mother and father, Stella and Harry Shepard. She is survived by her daughter, Misty G. Vest; sons, Joey M. Bane, Shawn M. Bane; grandchildren, Molly E. Bane and Michael J. Bane. Mrs. Bane is also survived by her...
Larry Levaughn Smith
Jul 25, 2016
Larry Levaughn Smith, 72, of Ironto, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on July 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Dorothy Altizer Smith; and sister, Sharon Griffith. Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Bostic Smith; son, Lucas L. Smith; brothers, Rodger Smith (Nelda); sister, Linda Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Margie Bostic; brother-in-law, Jack Bostic (Sue); nieces...
Roger Dale Farmer
Jul 25, 2016
Roger Dale Farmer, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hinkley Farmer; his father, Henry Farmer; and mother, Frances Farmer. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Farmer and James Farmer. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters and their spouses and boyfriend, Mitzi...
Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.
Jul 24, 2016
Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr., 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away July 24th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Jean Roe Vines; his parents, Raymond Chester and Edna Jerrnigan Vines; and his sister, Sandra Lister. Ray is survived by his children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines- Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines Jr. and...
Tony L. Huddleston
Jul 24, 2016
Tony L. Huddleston, of Riner, VA, formerly of Bedford County, passed through this life on July 24th, 2016 doing what he loved with who he loved. Tony was an esteemed father, brother, coach, umpire, friend, and to all that knew him an intense WAHOO fan! Tony’s passion for his family, the love of the game, and all the “kids that...
Janet G. Minton
Jul 24, 2016
Janet Grogan Minton of Christiansburg, Va., went to heaven on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ross Minton; daughter, Heather Minton Southard; son-in-law, Jonathan Southard; and grandson, Seth Southard. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy A. Grogan; sister, Nancy Beach; beloved in-laws, Joe and Gaye Goodall; several aunts, an uncle, nephews,...
Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward
Jul 24, 2016
Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, and formerly of Floyd, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the Kroontje Health Care Center. Gwen was born in Waycross, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Ward. She is survived by her children, William H. Ward, Angela W. Baldyga, and Rebecca W. Miller; and...
Richard Edward Rush
Jul 23, 2016
Richard Edward Rush, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born on September 20, 1925, to the late James and Maggie Rush in Cambria. He married Ethel Houston in 1946. Richard was retired from Norfolk Western Railroad after 30 years of service and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was a great...
Rachel Dorothy Kanode
Jul 23, 2016
Rachel Dorothy Kanode, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Many will remember Dorothy’s special loving care for family and friends and her ever present mind for business. Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband, John M. Kanode; daughters, Sally K. McGuire and Barbara Kanode; grandson, Adam Nuckolls; brothers and sister, William R., James E.,...
Michael Wayne Poff
Jul 20, 2016
Michael Wayne Poff, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Walter and Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Sharon Poff; sister, Kathy P. Banks; niece, Michelle Forth and husband Chad; aunts, Frances Marshall and Ruby Duncan;...
Byrd Lewis Craft, Jr.
Jul 19, 2016
Byrd Lewis Craft, Jr., 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret M. Craft; father, Byrd L. Craft Sr.; and brother, Arthur F. Craft. Byrd is survived by his brothers, William Craft, Robert (Judy) Craft, Benjamin Craft, Leonard Craft, Jeffrey (Stacey) Craft, sisters, Sarah Craft, Margaret L. Craft; nieces, Lisa...
Kathleen Doris Roop
Jul 15, 2016
Kathleen Doris Roop, 83, of Blacksburg, Va. received her wings July 15, 2016. She was born to Paul and Ada Roop of Riner, December 8, 1932. She is survived by her only son, Ronald Roop (Lauren); grandchildren, Tyler Roop (Ashleigh Williams), Nuriyah Adams (Jake) Lexington, Va., Rahmin Bender (Samira) Washington, DC.; great-grandchildren, Layli and August Adams; nephew, William Duncan; great-nephew,...
James Joseph Long
Jul 14, 2016
James Joseph Long, 51, of Max Meadows formerly of Christiansburg passed away July 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Ruby Long; niece, Adelle Stevers and nephews, Thomas & Adam Long. James is survived by his son, James Wesley Long; grandson, Phillip Huddle; brothers, Danny Long and wife, Linda of Max Meadows, Mike Long of...
Margaret Peggy Stimely
Jul 14, 2016
Margaret (Peggy) E. Stimely, 88, of Laurel Fork, VA, passed to her eternal home on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows, VA. She was born in Carlisle, PA, on October 11, 1927, to the late Albert and Mable Sheaffer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James Stimely; and two siblings. She is survived...
Virgie Yearout (Vest) Ratcliffe
Jul 11, 2016
Virgie Yearout (Vest) Ratcliffe, 79, our precious mother, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Shelby M. Vest; second husband, Carl E. Ratcliffe and son, Darryl M Vest.She is survived by daughters, Betty Cockram (Howard), Karen S. Vest and LauRita Wilson (Ronnie); stepson, Barry Ratcliffe (Lauri); her grandchildren and great-...
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