Obituaries

Phillip Joseph Sowers, 37 of Floyd, departed this earth on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Karen Repass Sowers; and his grandfathers, James B. Repass and Chester H. Sowers. He is survived by his grandmothers, Pauline Repass and Claudine Sowers; his father and step-mother, Joseph C. & Vickie […]

Joseph Franklin “Joe” Hale, 83, of Max Meadows died Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Pulaski, Va. He was born on Aug. 9, 1937 on the Draper Farm in the Black Hollow community near Dublin.  Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Reed Hale and Elizabeth Draper Hale, and by his sister, Lucy Kent […]

Joe Ellis Worrell, 86, of Black Hollow Rd., Dublin, VA died Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born in Dublin, VA on March 8, 1935 and was the son of the late Sylvester Worrell and Lydi Hinckley Worrell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Frances Hale Worrell. Joe was a farmer […]

Ruth Catherine Lewis, 64, of Radford, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Scott Lewis; father, Frank Edward Brown; and three brothers. Survivors include her mother, Elaine Johnson Brown; daughter, Kimberly Brown; granddaughter, Kayla Brown; aunt, Katherine Lewis; sisters, Lynn Brown and Madeline Brown; brothers, Steve […]

Elizabeth Mary Stump, age 85, of Christiansburg died, Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on November 4, 1935 to the late Robert Trigg and Nettie Woolwine Kissinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Stump, great-grandson, Owen Gage Stump, sisters, Janie Long, Shirley Jarrells, brothers, Billy […]

Linda Jean Jones Huff was welcomed by the angels into her Heavenly Home on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1967 to Leonard J. Jones and Annie Boothe Jones. She graduated from Floyd County High School in 1986. Her last employment was Wal-Mart in Rocky Mount where she was a Customer […]

Frieda Smith passed away at William Childs Hospice House on June 4, 2021 in the arms of Jesus. She was born in Pearisburg, Virginia on October 12, 1925. She resided in Melbourne, Florida for 63 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years William “Bill” Smith. She is survived by one daughter Pamela […]

William Hale Riddle “Bugs”, 73 of Narrows, VA departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father in the Care of Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born in Giles County on July 1, 1947, he is the son of the late James E and Nannie Buckland Riddle. He is preceded in death by his […]

Timothy Ray “Tim” Cooney, 63, departed this life peacefully in his sleep at his home in Dublin, Virginia on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Tim was born in San Diego, Calif., on August 5, 1957, to Maria and Thomas Cooney. As the son of a career Navy veteran, Tim lived many places but came to Blacksburg […]

Roemon Dean Gilbert, 55, of Shawsville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Mary Gilbert; cousin, Douglas Trump; one uncle and four aunts. Roemon is survived by his mother, Wanda Gilbert; several cousins; as well as his aunt, Lois Trump. The family will receive friends […]

Judy M. Underwood, age 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 due to complications from a stroke. Judy grew up in Pilot. As the youngest of ten children, Judy learned how to stand up for herself and rarely held her opinion in check. She had an eye for beauty and enjoyed flower gardening […]

Nell Jane Hylton Long, 84 of Christiansburg, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 6, 2021 with her husband by her side. She was born on May 2, 1937 to Early C. Hylton & Ila Alderman Hylton. In 1995, she retired from Radford University after working 25 years at Radford University Post Office. […]

Charles Lee Mitchem, 71 of Narrows, VA departed this life Friday, June 4, 2021 under the care of Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1950, he was a son of the late James and Sadie Stevers Mitchem. Charles enjoyed his life of hunting and fishing. He preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, […]

James “Jim” Monroe Seltz, 79, of Radford, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy and Mae Seltz, and daughter, Regina Mae Seltz. Jim is survived by his wife, LaRhonda “Lynn” Seltz; daughter, Renee Seltz Honeycutt; daughter, Rhonda Gail Seltz and grandson Jordan Seltz; step-son, Kearsley “Bart” […]

“Spook” William O. Turner Jr., 64 of Radford, VA, died on June 3, 2021, peacefully at his home with the support of his family. Born February 28, 1957 in Radford, VA, son of William (Bill) O. Turner Sr. and Helen (Pat) Harmon Hall. He is predeceased by his parents; step-father, Charlie Preston Hall; brother, Bobby […]