Rader Funeral Home

Lori Dawn Coleman July 6, 1962 - January 20, 2024 Lori Dawn Coleman, age 61 of Salem, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Lewis Gale Medical Center following a long illness. A celebration of Lori's life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 3 at Fellowship Community Church, 1226 Red Lane Extension Salem with Pastor Ken Nienke officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tributes/Lori-Coleman. Rader Funeral Home,...

Carol A. Kennedy, age 79, formerly of Glassport, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Carrington Place of Botetourt following a period of declining health. Carol was born August 6, 1944 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and lived most of her life in Glassport, Pennsylvania before moving to Daleville in 2018. She was the daughter of the late Edward P. and Vera Sabolic Katchmark. Carol was very active at her parish of Queen of the Rosary Catholic Church where she participated in all fund raisers and making haluski. Food was her language of love and she enjoyed hosting Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins parties. Carol enjoyed decorating for each season and holiday. In addition to...

Carolyn S. Adams, age 75 formerly of Columbia, South Carolina passed away early August 25, 2023 at Woodhaven Nursing Home, Blue Ridge, Virginia. Her parents, John and Janie Adams, longtime residents of Chester, South Carolina and her brother, Larry Adams preceded her in death. Carol graduated from Chester High School in 1966, the University of South Carolina in 1970 with a major in Psychology. She worked with the Head Start program in Orangeburg, South Carolina prior to continuing her education at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina; receiving a master's degree and additional certification at the Southwest Institute for Group and Family Therapy, Chapel Hill, North...

Carl Lawrence Barber passed peacefully and was received into his true and lasting heavenly peace and rest on June 18, 2023 in Roanoke, Va. at the age of 93. Carl was born on March 7, 1930 in Grove City, PA to Stewart Cassius Barber and Zelda Clare (Snyder) Barber. On July 21, 1951, he married Ruth Elaine Benshoff, the love of his life, who preceded him into their rest on April 19, 2017. Also preceding him into their rest were his parents; his step-mother, Dorothy; three brothers, Stewart Cassius, Jr, John, and William; one sister, DeElma; and an infant grandchild. He is survived by their five children: Stephen (Beth) Barber, Plymouth, IN, Deborah (Rick) Surette, Nashua, NH, Jon (Kelis)...

Henry Howard Hicks, Jr., "Howard", age 87 of Daleville, passed away at home following a brief illness. Howard was born August 13, 1935 in Charlotte Court House, Virginia and lived in Daleville for 33 years. He was the son of the late Henry H. Hicks Sr. and Martha M. Coates Hicks. Howard retired as Senior Vice-President of Operations for First Virginia Bank after 47 years of experience, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed playing golf when he was younger, played a mean game of poker, and travelled all over the world. Howard was active in Kiwanis locally and Rotary in Radford. He was an avid football fan, especially the Redskins. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his...

Dr. James W. "Jim" Gilliland August 28, 1944 - May 13, 2023 Dr. James W. "Jim" Gilliland, age 78 of Daleville, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Friendship Assited Living following a brief illness. Jim was born in Honolulu, Hawaii August 28, 1944 and lived in Daleville since 1970. He was the son of the late Dr. James W. and Genevieve McVeigh Gilliland. Jim was a Public Health Dentist for The Commonwealth of Virginia for 40 years, retiring in 2009. He was graduated from Northeast Louisiana State University (University of Louisiana, Monroe) and received his Doctor in Dentistry from St. Louis University. Jim was a lifetime member of Troutville Rescue Squad, was a member of Troutville...

Carl J. Ludwick December 17, 1944 - January 3, 2023 Carl J. Ludwick, age 78 of Botetourt County, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Private services will be held by the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the League of Animal Protection, PO Box 561, Fincastle, Virginia 24090. Online condolences may be made to Carl's family at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tributes/Carl-Ludwick. Rader Funeral Home, Daleville 540-992-1212

Robert Sinclair Strong, MD September 5, 1946 - December 6, 2022 Robert Sinclair Strong MD, age 76 formerly of Franklin County, passed away on the morning of December 6, 2022 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born in Babylon, Long Island, New York September 5, 1946 and was the son of the late Stuart and Ann Miller Strong. Doctor Strong spent 44 years as a family physician in Franklin County, Virginia. Growing up on Long Island, Robert was an avid sailor, and competed at a high level in sailing during his youth. He was also an avid swimmer, tennis player, and served in The United States Navy. Robert graduated Amherst College in 1968, and in 1972 graduated medical school at the...

Mildred Montez "Millie" Anderson July 4, 1934 - November 1, 2022 Mildred Montez "Millie" Anderson, age 88, formerly of Rockbridge County, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following an illness she has been battling since July. A celebration of Millie's life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 12 at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road Daleville. Burial will be at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Eagle Rock. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-8pm Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockbridge Area Relief Association Food Pantry, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, Virginia 24450. Online condolences may be made to...

Connie T. "Nannie" Thompson September 6, 1946 - October 7, 2022 Connie T. "Nannie" Thompson, age 76 of Troutville, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. Connie was born in Lexington, Virginia September 6, 1946 and was the daughter of the late William James Thompson, Jr. and Beryl Thompson Martin. She lived in Troutville for the past nine years. Connie was a member of Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed her flowers and mimosa tree, but her grandchildren were her pride and joy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Thompson. Connie is survived by her husband of forty years, Meshach Thompson, III; daughters: Lisa (Lonnie) Hovis of Stephenson,...

Richard Charles Vari, age 68 years, died at his home in Botetourt County, Virginia on June 12, 2022, after being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) one year before. Rick lived a large life and was generous with his love and talent. He was born in Lynch, Harlan County, Kentucky April 9, 1954, and then moved to Cumberland, KY a few years later. Born to Elizabeth "Lib" Vari Ball, he was then adopted and raised by his grandmother, Elizabeth Orres Vari. Mama Vari provided a home that fostered a love of learning, storytelling, gardening, canning, and cooking all things Hungarian. They lived among a close-knit community of coal mining families. He attended St. Stephen Catholic church and...

Richard Charles Vari, age 68 years, died at his home in Botetourt County, Virginia on June 12, 2022, after being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) one year before. Rick lived a large life and was generous with his love and talent. He was born in Lynch, Harlan County, Kentucky April 9, 1954, and then moved to Cumberland, KY a few years later. Born to Elizabeth "Lib" Vari Ball, he was then adopted and raised by his grandmother, Elizabeth Orres Vari. He attended St. Stephen Catholic church and school before graduating from Cumberland High School in 1972. Rick first finished one year at Southeast Kentucky Community College, then attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington where he...