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Michael Howard Brownrigg "Big Brown", 77, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Michael started his career at General Motors (Fisher Body #1 Plant) in Flint, Michigan. He worked his way up through the ranks in the Automobile Industry in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and retired from Volvo Trucks in Virginia. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving from 1965-1968. Throughout his life he was a very proud American, who loved his country greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Leonard and Grace Mae Brownrigg; brothers, Ronald and Douglas Brownrigg; and his sisters, Barbara Clark and Helen Green. Survivors include his wife, Martha James...

Sara Jane (Cliff) Hagan, 72, of Radford, Va., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away following complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Born to Charles "Pete" and Elsie Cliff on January 15, 1951, Janie earned her nursing degree from St. Mary's. Her career in nursing led her to work at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in several roles, including as a trauma nurse in the Neuro-ICU, a flight nurse, and later as a home health care nurse. Music was Janie's true passion. The soulful sounds of Motown and the authentic notes of Americana Folk often filled her home, played through her cherished Bose speakers. Diagnosed with MS 46 years ago, Janie was deeply affected by the disease. Her...

Lucille Cruise passed away peacefully at HPH Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, Fla. surrounded by her children on June 23, 2023. Lucille was born on April 6, 1934, in Fancy Gap, Virginia to Troy and Kate Branscomb Allen. Lucille attended the Brookmore School in Fancy Gap. The family moved from the Allen farm first to Hillsville and then to Radford just before Lucille entered Radford High School. She graduated in 1952 and attended Radford College where she earned her bachelor's degree in Business Education. While she was in college, she met her future husband Bob who was enrolled in the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech. They married in 1954 at First Baptist Church in Radford and...

Danny Leroy Gilbert passed in Radford, Virginia, on April 2, 2023, after a short illness. Dan was born on November 7, 1948, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Leroy and Carrie Lee (Rhoades) Gilbert. During his younger years, his family moved around from Texas to Colorado to Kansas to Mississippi, as Dan's father worked in the growing aerospace industry. They finally settled in Picayune, Mississippi, where he graduated high school. After high school, he attended and graduated from Pearl River Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. After school he worked in broadcasting in New Orleans and WRJW in Picayune, where he met and interviewed many different people, some famous, some infamous,...

Danny Leroy Gilbert passed in Radford, Virginia, on April 2, 2023, after a short illness. Dan was born on November 7, 1948, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Leroy and Carrie Lee (Rhoades) Gilbert. During his younger years, his family moved around from Texas to Colorado to Kansas to Mississippi, as Dan's father worked in the growing aerospace industry. They finally settled in Picayune, Mississippi, where he graduated high school. After high school, he attended and graduated from Pearl River Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. After school he worked in broadcasting in New Orleans and WRJW in Picayune, where he met and interviewed many different people, some famous, some infamous,...

Ray Ellis Carnes, 94, passed away on February 5, 2023. He was born in Bell County, Ky., on September 21, 1928, to the late Edward and Linda Mae (Williams) Carnes. He attended Oak Ridge High School where he excelled as a basketball player, earning Most Valuable Player and Most Athletic. He furthered his education at Hinds Jr. College in Mississippi. He was a Veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean War. He retired after working over 40 years at Union Carbide Nuclear Facilities in Oak Ridge, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mona Lee (Moneymaker) Carnes, brother, Lowell "Jack" Carnes, and sister Mearl Dean Pon. Survivors include...

Ray Ellis Carnes, 94, passed away on February 5, 2023. He was born in Bell County, Ky., on September 21, 1928, to the late Edward and Linda Mae (Williams) Carnes. He attended Oak Ridge High School where he excelled as a basketball player, earning Most Valuable Player and Most Athletic. He furthered his education at Hinds Jr. College in Mississippi. He was a Veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean War. He retired after working over 40 years at Union Carbide Nuclear Facilities in Oak Ridge, Tenn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mona Lee (Moneymaker) Carnes, brother, Lowell "Jack" Carnes, and sister Mearl Dean Pon. Survivors include...

Bonna Sikes Beamer, 81, of Dublin, Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Grayson County, Virginia to Robert and Ruth Sikes. She was a former English Professor at New River Community College and an active member of the Dublin United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Larry Beamer. Bonna is survived by her daughters, Terri Shelor of Dublin and Melissa Lawson of Wirtz; sons-in-law, Don Shelor and Barry Lawson; grandchildren, Beth and Logan Shelor; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janie and John Wayne Smith, and Dianna and Bobby Bowers; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and...

Reverend Mr. Donald Michael Hammond, 70, of Radford, Va., and formerly of Bluefield, Va., died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Deacon Don was born September 10, 1952, in Bluefield, W.Va. and is preceded in death by his parents, John Samuel Hammond and Carol and Robert Stafford, Sr. Don graduated from Bluefield High School in 1970, attended Marshall University, served in the U. S. Navy from 1972 to 1977, and was then employed by Mountaineer Bowling Center and Sandy Valley Lanes. In October 2004, Don was ordained a permanent deacon in the Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va. He was employed as Catholic Campus Minister at...

On Sunday, December 4, in the early morning hours, Jimmie Vaughn Jenkins went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Her final years were spent at her daughter and son in law's residence and her final moments were spent with her daughter and son in law by her side. Jimmie was born in Norton, Virginia on February 24, 1935. She graduated from Norton High School in 1953. Jimmie and her husband were King and Queen of their Senior Prom. They were married shortly after graduation and began their 58 year journey together as husband and wife. Jimmie and her husband, a new graduate from University of Richmond Law School, decided to put down their roots in Radford, Virginia and never looked back....

Edna Elizabeth Hall Jones, 80, of Radford, formerly of Old Town, Fla., passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She resided in Old Town, Florida with her husband, Victor, for 28 years. Edna came into this world in 1942 in Comer's Rock, Virginia. Oh the love she had for these mountains. These were the best and hardest times of her life, working really hard to care for her mother and mentally challenged brother while her father was off to war. Her love for the elderly, sharing, caring, and feeding the neighbors brought her much joy. Edna loved quilting, knitting, sitting on the porch with family and friends, and her fur baby cuddles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Ernest...

John Lincoln Wonderley, 90, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was a member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and serviced his country in the U. S. Air Force. John was employed at VA Tech in the Geophysics Dept. but his favorite job was farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bryan and Ellen Saufley Wonderley; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He was the last surviving member of his family. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jean M. Wonderley; daughter, Lisa W. Forster; son, Eric Wonderley; grandson, Michael Forster; brother-in-law, Donald Good; sister-in-law, Madeline Wonderley; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. A...

Adris Albert "Al" Davis, Sr., 72, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at his home in Fairlawn, Va. Al was a true patriot and family man. After graduating from Bramwell High School, he served his Country in the U. S. Marine Corp and the Army Reserves, receiving two Purple Hearts during the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post #1184, American Legion Post #58, and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC). Al was a faithful and active member and served as an usher and trustee at FMBC. Al was preceded in death by his wife, Constance T. Banks-Davis; his parents, Albert and Blanche Davis; brother, Ervin Ray Davis; and sister, Maxine "Len" Davis. Left to cherish...

Phillip Jay Hawks, 76, of Dublin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Martin Jay Hawks; his parents Posie Rector and Mary Ruth Hawks; sisters, Lois Hawks Burcham and Frances Carleen Hawks; a brother, Muncie Ray Hawks; and his father and mother-in-law, Albert T. and Mary B. Long. Phillip was a member of Dublin Baptist Church and participated in many organizations including the Masonic Lodges, American Legion, VFW and Senior Olympics. He enjoyed Classic Country, Blue Grass, and Beach music. He had the "Gift of Gab" and never met a stranger creating many friendships throughout his life. The family wishes to thank everyone who has assisted...

Phillip Jay Hawks, 76, of Dublin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Martin Jay Hawks; his parents Posie Rector and Mary Ruth Hawks; sisters, Lois Hawks Burcham and Frances Carleen Hawks; a brother, Muncie Ray Hawks; and his father and mother-in-law, Albert T. and Mary B. Long. Phillip was a member of Dublin Baptist Church and participated in many organizations including the Masonic Lodges, American Legion, VFW and Senior Olympics. He enjoyed Classic Country, Blue Grass, and Beach music. He had the "Gift of Gab" and never met a stranger creating many friendships throughout his life. The family wishes to thank everyone who has assisted...

Fred Douglas "Doug" McCoy, 79, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Doug loved fried fruit pies, shooting guns, spending time on most any body of water, conspiracy theories, setting off fireworks, Hunter S. Thompson, Hershey's Miniatures, and Irish Whiskey - Not necessarily in that order. He was a master woodworker who single-handedly built his own fishing boat, The Terry Lee. Doug also enjoyed grilling, gardening, driving over the speed limit in his Mustang GTO, pranks, and hitting targets at thirty yards with his 38 Special. Doug loved to tell stories and tall tales, and you could be sure that at least 50% of every story was mostly true. An active participant in mischief for...