Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Anne Swain

Anne Swain

Jul 4, 2024

Anne Swain, 76 of Christiansburg, passed away on July 4, 2024.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Swain; parents, Paul and Bettie Maxey; sister, Linda Maxwell; and brother, Jimmy Maxey. Those left to mourn her loss are her sons, Chuck (Missy), and Jay; grandkids, Brad, Dirk, LeAnne (Austin), Hannah (Jay), and James; great-grandkids, Cyris and Olive; brother-in-law, David...

Yvonne Sybil Snider Laffoon

Yvonne Sybil Snider Laffoon

Jul 2, 2024

Yvonne Sybil Snider Laffoon, age 70, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1954, to the late L.G. Snider, Jr. and Lois French Snider.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Laffoon, a stillborn brother, and two sisters, Melissa Simmers and Shelia...

Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown

Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown

Jun 30, 2024

Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown, age 72 of Shawsville passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garld and Helen Brown; brother, Steven Brown. Paul is survived by his daughters, Sherri Sons, and Terri Meadows; sisters, Barbara (Richard) Foster, Margie (Cliff) Murray, and Sybil (Harold) Denney; grandson, Brandon Garland; granddaughters, Debra Sons, Erin Sons,...

Joseph Allen Keaton

Joseph Allen Keaton

Jun 30, 2024

Joseph Allen Keaton, (not your “average Joe”), 87 was called home to be with our Lord on June 30th, 2024, after fighting a long and courageous battle with heart disease. 

He was born to Earl and Gertrude Keaton in Scottsdale, Indiana. Joe was the 3rd born of 4 siblings, Marilyn, Richard and Ronald. As very young children they worked tirelessly in...

Dennis Allen Morris

Dennis Allen Morris

Jun 27, 2024

Dennis Allen Morris, 78 passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home in Radford, VA. He was an elder in the Christiansburg Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Dennis moved his family from Florida to Christiansburg in 1975 where he worked in several Car Dealerships in the area and ran his own business Christiansburg Body Shop before retiring from Volvo Truck...

Steven Daryl Holmes

Steven Daryl Holmes

Jun 25, 2024

Steven Daryl Holmes, 64, of Christiansburg passed away on June 25, 2024. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Sandra Holmes; mother and father-in-law Frank and Eileen Underwood; parents Richard Taylor and Jenny Lee Brown; and son Alex Holmes.

Steve is survived by his son, Eric Holmes and fiancee Crystal Brunner; grandchildren Jerimiah Holmes and Madison Holmes; siblings Charles Holmes...

Marvin Ray Caldwell

Marvin Ray Caldwell

Jun 21, 2024

Marvin Ray Caldwell, 74, of Riner passed away on June 21, 2024. He was employed for several years at Federal Mogul. He also was owner-operator of Caldwell Paving Company. Marvin was always ready to help someone in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Roxie Caldwell. Marvin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Selena...

Kathy Willard

Kathy Willard

Jun 17, 2024

Kathy Willard of Floyd, passed away June 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruby Willard; and brother, Leon Willard.

Kathy is survived by her boyfriend, Kenny Wood; friend, Marie Hall; as well as many cousins, other extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral...

Raelynne Marie-Grace Bentley

Raelynne Marie-Grace Bentley

Jun 13, 2024

Raelynne Marie-Grace Bentley, 2, of Christiansburg passed away on June 13, 2024.

She was born in Roanoke on October 8, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Carol Carroll; grandfather, George Cooper.

She is survived by her parents, Heather Bentley and Eric Callis; sister, Olivia Bentley; grandparents, Jim and Pam Connor; aunt, Ashley Carroll.

Happy was one word to explain Raelynne, she...

Samuel Anderson Simpkins

Samuel Anderson Simpkins

Jun 12, 2024

Samuel Anderson Simpkins, 81, of Radford, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. Through his creative entrepreneurship, his photography, his years of building, and varied traveling, Sam touched many lives. He loved the life God gave him and lived it to the fullest. Sam was a member of the Laurel Hill...

Robert Trump, Jr.

Robert Trump, Jr.

Jun 11, 2024

Robert Trump, Jr. of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.  Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Trump; beloved grandparents, William and Mary Gilbert; one uncle; and five aunts.  Robert is survived by his mother, Lois Trump.

Robert was a proud member of Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church for many years and loved his church family.

Visitation will be...

Mark William Slate

Mark William Slate

Jun 8, 2024

Mark William Slate, 61 of Christiansburg, passed away June 8, 2024.  He was a lifelong member of the Radford Church of God of Prophecy – a dedicated Christian, son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He loved train rides on 611, bird and squirrel watching from his front porch and was a huge Bama Fan – ROLL TIDE!

Mark was preceded in death...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Harrison Carico

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Harrison Carico

Jun 8, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Harrison Carico of Christiansburg went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 8, 2024. She was born in Radford on September 6, 1954 to Kirby James Harrison and Gertude Cline Harrison. She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Billy Gene Carico; her brother, Delbert Harrison; and sister, Valery “Kay” Tolley. She is survived by...

Stephen Flinchum

Stephen Flinchum

Jun 8, 2024

Stephen Jay Flinchum, 68 of Christiansburg passed away June 8, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his father, Early J. Flinchum; grandparents, Early and Lena Flinchum, Mathew and Felicia Ward; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Steve is survived by his mother, Gladys W. Flinchum; sisters, Linda Long (Curt), Shelby Edmonds; brother, Dwayne Finchum (Dana Miller); niece,...

Robert Linton Touchton

Robert Linton Touchton

Jun 7, 2024

With much sadness, I announce the passing of my beloved husband, Robert Touchton. He passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. Robert Linton Touchton, affectionately known as Bob, also known by his professional name in radio and TV as  Bob Travis, passed away in his adopted home of Blacksburg, Virginia. He was born to Linton (Buddy) and Genevieve (Jenny) Touchton in...

Aileen Blankinship Fletcher

Aileen Blankinship Fletcher

Jun 6, 2024

 

AILEEN RUTH BLANKINSHIP FLETCHER COMPLETED HER EARTHLY JOURNEY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024. 

SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, MASSIE and ANNE BLANKINSHIP; HER BROTHER, MASSIE BLANKINSHIP; HER HUSBAND OF 58 YEARS PETER LEON GRIFFIN FLETCHER. 

AILEEN FLETCHER, BORN ON JULY 30,1942 IN WASHINGTON DC, AND WAS RAISED IN BETHESDA MARYLAND, BUT RESIDED IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY FOR THE...

Dennis "Denny" Melvin Mount

Dennis "Denny" Melvin Mount

May 30, 2024

Dennis Melvin "Denny" Mount, a loving husband, treasured pawpaw, and friend to many, passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, at UVA Hospital.

 He was born on December 27, 1949, to the late Victor and Annabell Mount. Denny’s life was one marked by dedication, service, and the will to do anything for anyone he loved. Denny grew up in Daytona Beach,...

David Broaddus

David Broaddus

May 29, 2024

David Broaddus, of Christiansburg, passed away May 29, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1962 to Jim and Ann Broaddus in Massachusetts . He was employed with Kollmorgan in Radford.  David was a faithful longtime member of Grace Life Baptist Church on 114.  One of his main hobbies was hunting, and he was a referee for Upward Basketball.  ...

Louise "Auntie" Quesenberry

Louise "Auntie" Quesenberry

May 28, 2024

Louise “Auntie” Roope Quesenberry, 98, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Spring Oak Senior Living in Christiansburg.  Auntie was the daughter of the late Harry and Emily Roope of Christiansburg.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph N. Quesenberry, of 50 years; brothers James W. Roope, H.L. Roope, Glennard...

Clyde Frank Walters

Clyde Frank Walters

May 27, 2024

Clyde Frank Walters, 82, departed this life on May 27, 2024.  He was born in West Virginia on October 18, 1941.  Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Goldie Walters; sisters, Janice Walters Harris, Peggy Doyle Hurt, Patricia Walters; brother, Lindy Doyle; twin brother, Cline Walters; grandson, Christian Settimi; and in-laws, Audrey Nelson Reed and Ellen Akers...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Anne Swain

Anne Swain

Jul 4, 2024

Anne Swain, 76 of Christiansburg, passed away on July 4, 2024.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Swain; parents, Paul and Bettie Maxey; sister, Linda Maxwell; and brother, Jimmy Maxey. Those left to mourn her loss are her sons, Chuck (Missy), and Jay; grandkids, Brad, Dirk, LeAnne (Austin), Hannah (Jay), and James; great-grandkids, Cyris and Olive; brother-in-law, David...

Yvonne Sybil Snider Laffoon

Yvonne Sybil Snider Laffoon

Jul 2, 2024

Yvonne Sybil Snider Laffoon, age 70, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1954, to the late L.G. Snider, Jr. and Lois French Snider.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Laffoon, a stillborn brother, and two sisters, Melissa Simmers and Shelia...

Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown

Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown

Jun 30, 2024

Paul Andrew “Buster” Brown, age 72 of Shawsville passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garld and Helen Brown; brother, Steven Brown. Paul is survived by his daughters, Sherri Sons, and Terri Meadows; sisters, Barbara (Richard) Foster, Margie (Cliff) Murray, and Sybil (Harold) Denney; grandson, Brandon Garland; granddaughters, Debra Sons, Erin Sons,...

Joseph Allen Keaton

Joseph Allen Keaton

Jun 30, 2024

Joseph Allen Keaton, (not your “average Joe”), 87 was called home to be with our Lord on June 30th, 2024, after fighting a long and courageous battle with heart disease. 

He was born to Earl and Gertrude Keaton in Scottsdale, Indiana. Joe was the 3rd born of 4 siblings, Marilyn, Richard and Ronald. As very young children they worked tirelessly in...

Dennis Allen Morris

Dennis Allen Morris

Jun 27, 2024

Dennis Allen Morris, 78 passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home in Radford, VA. He was an elder in the Christiansburg Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Dennis moved his family from Florida to Christiansburg in 1975 where he worked in several Car Dealerships in the area and ran his own business Christiansburg Body Shop before retiring from Volvo Truck...

Steven Daryl Holmes

Steven Daryl Holmes

Jun 25, 2024

Steven Daryl Holmes, 64, of Christiansburg passed away on June 25, 2024. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Sandra Holmes; mother and father-in-law Frank and Eileen Underwood; parents Richard Taylor and Jenny Lee Brown; and son Alex Holmes.

Steve is survived by his son, Eric Holmes and fiancee Crystal Brunner; grandchildren Jerimiah Holmes and Madison Holmes; siblings Charles Holmes...

Marvin Ray Caldwell

Marvin Ray Caldwell

Jun 21, 2024

Marvin Ray Caldwell, 74, of Riner passed away on June 21, 2024. He was employed for several years at Federal Mogul. He also was owner-operator of Caldwell Paving Company. Marvin was always ready to help someone in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Roxie Caldwell. Marvin is survived by his wife of 54 years, Selena...

Kathy Willard

Kathy Willard

Jun 17, 2024

Kathy Willard of Floyd, passed away June 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruby Willard; and brother, Leon Willard.

Kathy is survived by her boyfriend, Kenny Wood; friend, Marie Hall; as well as many cousins, other extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral...

Raelynne Marie-Grace Bentley

Raelynne Marie-Grace Bentley

Jun 13, 2024

Raelynne Marie-Grace Bentley, 2, of Christiansburg passed away on June 13, 2024.

She was born in Roanoke on October 8, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Carol Carroll; grandfather, George Cooper.

She is survived by her parents, Heather Bentley and Eric Callis; sister, Olivia Bentley; grandparents, Jim and Pam Connor; aunt, Ashley Carroll.

Happy was one word to explain Raelynne, she...

Samuel Anderson Simpkins

Samuel Anderson Simpkins

Jun 12, 2024

Samuel Anderson Simpkins, 81, of Radford, passed away on June 12, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. Through his creative entrepreneurship, his photography, his years of building, and varied traveling, Sam touched many lives. He loved the life God gave him and lived it to the fullest. Sam was a member of the Laurel Hill...

Robert Trump, Jr.

Robert Trump, Jr.

Jun 11, 2024

Robert Trump, Jr. of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.  Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Trump; beloved grandparents, William and Mary Gilbert; one uncle; and five aunts.  Robert is survived by his mother, Lois Trump.

Robert was a proud member of Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church for many years and loved his church family.

Visitation will be...

Mark William Slate

Mark William Slate

Jun 8, 2024

Mark William Slate, 61 of Christiansburg, passed away June 8, 2024.  He was a lifelong member of the Radford Church of God of Prophecy – a dedicated Christian, son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He loved train rides on 611, bird and squirrel watching from his front porch and was a huge Bama Fan – ROLL TIDE!

Mark was preceded in death...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Harrison Carico

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Harrison Carico

Jun 8, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Harrison Carico of Christiansburg went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 8, 2024. She was born in Radford on September 6, 1954 to Kirby James Harrison and Gertude Cline Harrison. She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Billy Gene Carico; her brother, Delbert Harrison; and sister, Valery “Kay” Tolley. She is survived by...

Stephen Flinchum

Stephen Flinchum

Jun 8, 2024

Stephen Jay Flinchum, 68 of Christiansburg passed away June 8, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his father, Early J. Flinchum; grandparents, Early and Lena Flinchum, Mathew and Felicia Ward; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Steve is survived by his mother, Gladys W. Flinchum; sisters, Linda Long (Curt), Shelby Edmonds; brother, Dwayne Finchum (Dana Miller); niece,...

Robert Linton Touchton

Robert Linton Touchton

Jun 7, 2024

With much sadness, I announce the passing of my beloved husband, Robert Touchton. He passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. Robert Linton Touchton, affectionately known as Bob, also known by his professional name in radio and TV as  Bob Travis, passed away in his adopted home of Blacksburg, Virginia. He was born to Linton (Buddy) and Genevieve (Jenny) Touchton in...

Aileen Blankinship Fletcher

Aileen Blankinship Fletcher

Jun 6, 2024

 

AILEEN RUTH BLANKINSHIP FLETCHER COMPLETED HER EARTHLY JOURNEY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024. 

SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, MASSIE and ANNE BLANKINSHIP; HER BROTHER, MASSIE BLANKINSHIP; HER HUSBAND OF 58 YEARS PETER LEON GRIFFIN FLETCHER. 

AILEEN FLETCHER, BORN ON JULY 30,1942 IN WASHINGTON DC, AND WAS RAISED IN BETHESDA MARYLAND, BUT RESIDED IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY FOR THE...

Dennis "Denny" Melvin Mount

Dennis "Denny" Melvin Mount

May 30, 2024

Dennis Melvin "Denny" Mount, a loving husband, treasured pawpaw, and friend to many, passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, at UVA Hospital.

 He was born on December 27, 1949, to the late Victor and Annabell Mount. Denny’s life was one marked by dedication, service, and the will to do anything for anyone he loved. Denny grew up in Daytona Beach,...

David Broaddus

David Broaddus

May 29, 2024

David Broaddus, of Christiansburg, passed away May 29, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1962 to Jim and Ann Broaddus in Massachusetts . He was employed with Kollmorgan in Radford.  David was a faithful longtime member of Grace Life Baptist Church on 114.  One of his main hobbies was hunting, and he was a referee for Upward Basketball.  ...

Louise "Auntie" Quesenberry

Louise "Auntie" Quesenberry

May 28, 2024

Louise “Auntie” Roope Quesenberry, 98, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Spring Oak Senior Living in Christiansburg.  Auntie was the daughter of the late Harry and Emily Roope of Christiansburg.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph N. Quesenberry, of 50 years; brothers James W. Roope, H.L. Roope, Glennard...

Clyde Frank Walters

Clyde Frank Walters

May 27, 2024

Clyde Frank Walters, 82, departed this life on May 27, 2024.  He was born in West Virginia on October 18, 1941.  Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Goldie Walters; sisters, Janice Walters Harris, Peggy Doyle Hurt, Patricia Walters; brother, Lindy Doyle; twin brother, Cline Walters; grandson, Christian Settimi; and in-laws, Audrey Nelson Reed and Ellen Akers...

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