Ragland, Barry Ervin
Barry Ervin Ragland, 61, of Vinton, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. He was born on October 3, 1948, to the late Leonard and Beatrice Ragland. He is survived by brothers, Donald and Allen Ragland; sisters, Brenda Ragland, Patricia Mowbray and husband, Donald, Sandra Davidson and husband, Gary, and Linda Smith and husband, Jack; nephews, Donald Mowbray Jr., Michael Mowbray and wife, Lora, Kevin Davidson and wife, Sharon, Keith Davidson and wife, Audrey, Marc Smith, and Steven Ragland; nieces, Tammy Mowbray and Jennifer Smith; great-nieces, Reece Ragland, and Holleigh and Danielle Mowbray; and greatnephew, Michael Mowbray. He graduated from Jefferson High School and worked many years at Macke Vending Company. He had many friends at the Roanoke City Fire Department. Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Horace Light officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Hollins Road Brethren Church or Vinton Fire and Rescue Squad. Oakey’s Vinton Chapel handled arrangements.
