Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Michael Van Cleave Alexander

Sep 25, 2023

Michael Van Cleave Alexander, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, died on September 25, 2023, at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. He was born December 24, 1937 in Chapel Hill, NC to Marion and Mildred (Lasater) Alexander. Because he was born at home on Christmas Eve after his siblings had gone to bed, his sisters persisted in believing in Santa Claus for...

Visit Obituary

Nancy M. Badillo

Sep 23, 2023

Nancy M Badillo passed on to rest by God’s side on September 23, 2023 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on September 7, 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nancy had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She reunites with her husband José E. Badillo. The family will gather at Horne Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1st and will receive guests from 2 to...

Visit Obituary

Lynwood 'Shorty' Minnick

Sep 22, 2023

Lynwood “Shorty” Minnick, 84, of Christiansburg, VA went home to Heaven on Friday, September 22, 2023. Shorty is preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter B. and Arlie Minnick; brothers, Donald (Buck) Minnick, Jack Minnick; sister, Shelby Jean Thompson; infant granddaughter, Allison Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nannie Dunn Minnick she was...

Visit Obituary

Walter Tony Scaggs

Sep 18, 2023

Walter 'Tony' Scaggs, 70, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on September 18, 2023 at his home. He had many jobs over the years at Hercules, Bassett Furniture, Conrock, Turman Lumber and Norwood Development. Tony enjoyed hunting and fishing, and attended First Apostolic Church of Radford. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Josephine Scaggs, grandparents, Sidney &...

Visit Obituary

Barry W. Oliver

Sep 15, 2023

Barry Wayne Oliver, 63, passed away peacefully at home September 15, 2023 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Lacy B. and Dorothy W. Oliver. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet Oliver, a son Andrew Oliver, and daughter-in-law Megan Oliver. He also has one sister, Darlene Oliver. Barry was...

Visit Obituary

Rose Mary Moore

Sep 15, 2023

Rose Mary Moore (65) of Blacksburg, Va passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born in Clintwood, Va, living most of her life in Kentucky and Tennessee. Preceded by her husband Ronald (69), and daughter Misty (34). Survived by Ronnie (son), Phillip (son) with Karen, Brazen, Zander, & Zeppelin, as well as Misty's son and grandson Rollin & Hendrixx-Kai...

Visit Obituary

Emory L. Booker, Jr.

Sep 9, 2023

Emory L. Booker, Jr., was an energetic father and grandad with a love for family and friends. He passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 while in physical therapy after completion of a successful surgery. Emory was born August 20,1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Pearl (Richardson) Booker and Emory Booker Sr. He enjoyed spending time with family--taking his...

Visit Obituary

Freddie Allen Walters

Sep 6, 2023

Freddie Allen Walters, 85, left this earth peacefully and stepped into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior on September 6th, 2023. Fred was born on May 26th, 1938 to Lewis Allen Walters and Thelma Lucille Hypes, whom preceded him in death along with his beloved son, Blaine Allen Walters. He is survived by his loving wife...

Visit Obituary

Jimmie Edward Meador Jr.

Sep 5, 2023

Jimmie Edward Meador, Jr., 62 of Dublin, VA (formerly of Vinton, VA) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Jimmie was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Darlene Meador; his sister, Tammy Rena Meador-Scott; his brother, Riley Edward Meador, II and his niece, Joanie Marie Scott. Jimmie was a skilled heavy machine operator....

Visit Obituary

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher

Sep 3, 2023

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher born March 10, 1935 (88) passed quietly at her daughter’s home in Forest, Virginia on September 3,2023. Her life partner of 60 years was Dr. Ralph C Slusher who passed before her in 2012. She had a fulfilling life. At age 18 she was awarded the title of Miss Farmerette in Christiansburg, VA. From there she...

Visit Obituary

Coleen Lucille Craig Wheeler

Sep 3, 2023

Coleen Lucile Craig Wheeler, age 97, died on Sunday, September 3, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Coleen was the last surviving child of Martha Lucile Ivey Stallings and William Pinkney Craig. Born on October 5, 1925, in Schoolfield, Virginia, she spent most of her adult life in Bristol, Virginia. She was a licensed pilot and served in the Civil Air Patrol. Coleen...

Visit Obituary

Mahesh Dayalji Desai

Aug 29, 2023

Mahesh Dayalji Desai, 83, of Christiansburg passed away at his home August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Bharti, daughter Sangita, and parents Dayalji and Sumitra. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was born on October 5, 1939 in the village of Kanbad, Gujarat, India. After marriage, he moved his family to Leicester, England,...

Visit Obituary

Nancy Barker Akers

Aug 28, 2023

Nancy Barker Akers, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 28, 2023. Nancy was a very talented seamstress, cook, and writer. She wrote many of the Christmas plays for Faith Baptist and also had a story published. She loved the Lord, taught Sunday School for many years, and enjoyed accompanying Paulette to her Gospel singing...

Visit Obituary

Barbara Kincer Gordon

Aug 27, 2023

Barbara Kincer Gordon, 83 of Radford, went to her forever home with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2023. She was the sweetest and dearest soul who loved her family and friends. Barbara was also a member of the Blue Ridge Model A Club and a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...

Visit Obituary

Judy May Orren

Aug 27, 2023

Judy May Orren, 63, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Ida May Buzzard Hodge and her husband, Howard Gregory Orren. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Orren; siblings, Tommy (Brenda) Hodge, Sherry Reynolds, and Katie (Joe) Bohn; uncle, Sherman (Betty) Hodge; and, a host of...

Visit Obituary

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd

Aug 23, 2023

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd, 93, of Elliston, Virginia, formerly of Greenville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lula Brakefield, her husband, Sherman Lloyd, three children, Betty (Joe) Tratnik, Kathy Taylor, and Earnest Hall, one great grandchild, Joseph Ramon Tratnik and her brothers, OB, Frank,...

Visit Obituary

Maurice T. "Bud" Akers Jr.

Aug 22, 2023

Maurice “Bud” Akers of Christiansburg, Va, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, at the age of 79 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born on May 8th, 1944, to the late Maurice Tasewell Akers and Dorothy Poff Akers. Bud was a devoted family man and found great joy in spending time together. Left...

Visit Obituary

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick

Aug 16, 2023

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick, 87, of Christiansburg passed away on August 16, 2023. She was born in Norfolk to the late Edward and Margaret Deshields. She was a graduate of Radford College. Sandra was a first-grade teacher at Christiansburg Primary School for many years. Sandra is survived by husband, Art Hamrick and his children, A.G (Lisa) and Darrell; sons, Tay...

Visit Obituary

José Araiza Galvan

Aug 13, 2023

José Araiza Galvan departed this life on August 13,2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Jose was born in Jocoqui, Apaseo el Grande Mexico on Sept 7, 1959. Jose had a love for gardening and maintaining a meticulous yard. He gifted the fruits of his labor to his family, friends, and neighbors. He worked for Clark's Hilltop Nursery for over 30...

Visit Obituary

Deborah Collins

Aug 8, 2023

Deborah Collins, 67, of Pilot VA passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Della Adkins; son, Christopher Todd Collins. brothers, Gary, Ronald, and James Adkins; sister, Juanita Hollinsworth. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Barry Collins; daughter, Michelle Collins; special niece, Courtney Rowland; special nephew, Justin Nester;...

Visit Obituary