Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Janet Craighead Martin

Janet Craighead Martin

May 30, 2016

Janet Craighead Martin, of Christiansburg, won her battle with cancer Monday, May 30, 2016. Waiting to meet her at the gates of Heaven are her mom and dad, Violet and Linden Craighead; brothers, Paul and Garland Craighead; sisters, Hazel Craighead, Claudine Stump, and triplet Joan Austin. Janet was originally from Shawsville and was lovingly thought of as one of the...

Janet Burton Anderson

Janet Burton Anderson

May 27, 2016

Janet Burton Anderson, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born on November 6, 1944, in Wise County, VA, near Coeburn. She was a proud coal miner’s daughter. In 1976 Janet worked with the Blacksburg Police Dept. as a secretary. She later became the meter maid. Janet obtained her Registered Nurse degree in 1981 and worked...

Arvel Louie Handy

Arvel Louie Handy

May 26, 2016

Arvel Louie Handy, 74, of Belmont, NC, formerly of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daris Handy; and brother, James Carson Handy. Arvel is survived by his sons, Jason Handy and wife Natalie, Nick Handy and wife Gracie, and Rick Handy and wife Andrea, all of Roanoke;...

Shirley Eloise Mullins

Shirley Eloise Mullins

May 23, 2016

Shirley Eloise Mullins, 76, of Elliston, passed away on May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Martin; sister, Frances Justice; and daughter, Lorie Guthrie. Shirley is survived by her son, Patrick Mullins (Stephanie); daughters, Patricia Fisher (Clyde), Saundra Songer (Bruce); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Shelby Fisher (Rayburn), and Lawrence Martin. She...

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

May 20, 2016

Parlie Franklin Hanks Jr., 81, of Christiansburg passed away on May 20, 2016. He was a veteran of the US Army. Parlie was preceded in death by several siblings. He is survived by wife, Betty Hanks; sons, P.F. Hanks III, Steven Hanks, Terry Quesenberry and Charles Quesenberry; daughters, Donna McCall and Cynthia Calfee and their families; 17 grandchildren; 5 great...

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

May 18, 2016

Sarah Kathryn (Spears) Pinson, 81, of Willis, VA passed away in her home May 18, 2016. Originally from Floyd County, KY, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Larry Douglas, and is survived by her children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay Honaker, Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, and her ten grandchildren:...

Patty Sue Linkous

Patty Sue Linkous

May 17, 2016

Patty Sue Linkous, 69, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Gilbie Linkous; and sister, Carol Davis. Patty is survived by her brothers, Jerry Linkous (Pat) of Andersonville, TN, Jimmy Linkous (Estelle), and Jackie Linkous, all of Elliston, VA; sister, Debbie Boothe of Elliston; nieces and nephews, Kathy...

Robert Donald Frederick

Robert Donald Frederick

May 15, 2016

Robert Donald Frederick, 92, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord on May 15, 2016. He was the son of the late Robert Hughes and Elsie Wilton Frederick; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Livingston Frederick; and three siblings. Robert is survived by his children, Maryalice Cohn (Richard) of Levittown, PA, Jean...

John Allen Shelton

John Allen Shelton

May 8, 2016

John Allen Shelton, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Charlotte Shelton; one brother, Robert Shelton; and two sisters, Juanita and Bernadine Shelton. Surviving are his wife of 59 years Ina Shanklin Shelton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and...

Margaret Correll Gillenwater

Margaret Correll Gillenwater

May 8, 2016

Margaret Irene (Tillie) Correll Gillenwater, 81, of Elliston went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 8, 2016. She was born in Roanoke on November 10, 1934 to the late Andrew J. and Ruby K. Correll She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Gillenwater; son, James R. Gillenwater Jr.; three brothers; and one sister. She is...

David Albert Gillispie

David Albert Gillispie

May 7, 2016

David Albert Gillispie, 37, passed away on May 7, 2016 at 4:17 p.m., with family by his side. David is survived by his parents, Drema Barnett (mother) and Gary (father) and Debbie Gillispie; his brother, Jamie and Amy Gillispie; step-brother, Devin Ringery; step-sister, Shana and Chris Belcher and Michelle and Delbert Collins; his nieces, Lillian and Layne Gillispie, and Harlow...

Robert Guy Overstreet, Jr.

Robert Guy Overstreet, Jr.

May 7, 2016

Robert Guy “Bob” Overstreet, Jr., 90, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord and wife on May 7, 2016. Bob was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was an entrepreneur of many businesses including the Christiansburg Locker Plant, Western Auto in Salem and Speedy Food Mart in Christiansburg among others. He was...

Stella Mae Howard Collins

Stella Mae Howard Collins

May 6, 2016

Stella Mae Howard Collins, 71, of Indiana, Pa. formerly of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by children and grandchildren on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer J. Covey (Buddy). She is survived by son, Ronnie and Cathy Covey, of Walnut Cove, NC; daughters, Linda Dove, of Christiansburg, Va, Brenda and...

Donna Marie Altizer Richardson

Donna Marie Altizer Richardson

May 5, 2016

Donna Marie Altizer Richardson, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on May 5, 2016. She was born on July 14, 1952 in Roanoke, VA. Donna was a very loving and caring person. She looked for the bright side of life. Her faith has been an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. Donna was preceded in death...

Charles 'Charlie' Wayne Altizer

Charles 'Charlie' Wayne Altizer

May 5, 2016

Charlie Wayne Altizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Rachel Altizer; sister, Evelyn Pegram; brother-in-law, George Pegram; sister-in-law, Dedra Altizer. He is survived by his step-mother, Alice Altizer of Christiansburg; sister, Dot Harris and husband Curtis of Riner; and brother, Terry Altizer. Charlie was an Army Veteran....

Juanita Russell Thomas

Juanita Russell Thomas

May 4, 2016

Juanita Russell Thomas of Christiansburg, Virginia died peacefully on May 4, 2016, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. Juanita is survived by her two sons, Russell Shelley Thomas of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Jonathan Earl Thomas of Christiansburg, Virginia; her daughters-in-law, Claudia Medina Thomas and Jennifer Juul Thomas; her grandchildren, Ethan Shelley Thomas and Lauren...

Paul Adkins

Paul Adkins

May 4, 2016

Paul Adkins, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Lydia Adkins; brothers, Lacy, Harless, Arnold, and Garnett Adkins; and sisters, Thelma and Rachel Adkins. Paul is survived by his son, P. J. Adkins; daughter, Tracy Keith; grandchildren, Ricky Caldwell Jr., Cody, Hunter, and Blake Adkins, Nikki and...

Frances Crockett

Frances Crockett

Apr 29, 2016

Frances Crockett, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her sons, Donald R. Atkinson ll and John Med Atkinson; and her parents, Howard and Annie Jennelle Roberts. She is survived by her lifetime companion and caretaker, Curtis Crockett; her brothers, Bobby Roberts, David Roberts and wife Charlotte; as well as numerous...

Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson

Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson

Apr 27, 2016

Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson died peacefully Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Radford, VA, at the age of 88. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace (Wally) E. Alderson of Hopewell, VA; parents, Harden and Faye Bunker of Colonial Heights, VA; and sisters, Dorothy Lewis and Jean Chapman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Faye and...

James Albert 'Al' Arbuckle

James Albert 'Al' Arbuckle

Apr 27, 2016

James Albert (Al) Arbuckle, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, went to rest high on the mountain on April 27, 2016. Al was born in Ronceverte, WV, on January 31, 1948, to John B. and Ann S. Arbuckle of Lewisburg, WV. He was a 1965 graduate of Greenbrier Military School and VPI with an Industrial Engineering Degree in 1969. Al was...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Janet Craighead Martin

Janet Craighead Martin

May 30, 2016

Janet Craighead Martin, of Christiansburg, won her battle with cancer Monday, May 30, 2016. Waiting to meet her at the gates of Heaven are her mom and dad, Violet and Linden Craighead; brothers, Paul and Garland Craighead; sisters, Hazel Craighead, Claudine Stump, and triplet Joan Austin. Janet was originally from Shawsville and was lovingly thought of as one of the...

Janet Burton Anderson

Janet Burton Anderson

May 27, 2016

Janet Burton Anderson, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born on November 6, 1944, in Wise County, VA, near Coeburn. She was a proud coal miner’s daughter. In 1976 Janet worked with the Blacksburg Police Dept. as a secretary. She later became the meter maid. Janet obtained her Registered Nurse degree in 1981 and worked...

Arvel Louie Handy

Arvel Louie Handy

May 26, 2016

Arvel Louie Handy, 74, of Belmont, NC, formerly of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daris Handy; and brother, James Carson Handy. Arvel is survived by his sons, Jason Handy and wife Natalie, Nick Handy and wife Gracie, and Rick Handy and wife Andrea, all of Roanoke;...

Shirley Eloise Mullins

Shirley Eloise Mullins

May 23, 2016

Shirley Eloise Mullins, 76, of Elliston, passed away on May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Martin; sister, Frances Justice; and daughter, Lorie Guthrie. Shirley is survived by her son, Patrick Mullins (Stephanie); daughters, Patricia Fisher (Clyde), Saundra Songer (Bruce); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Shelby Fisher (Rayburn), and Lawrence Martin. She...

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

May 20, 2016

Parlie Franklin Hanks Jr., 81, of Christiansburg passed away on May 20, 2016. He was a veteran of the US Army. Parlie was preceded in death by several siblings. He is survived by wife, Betty Hanks; sons, P.F. Hanks III, Steven Hanks, Terry Quesenberry and Charles Quesenberry; daughters, Donna McCall and Cynthia Calfee and their families; 17 grandchildren; 5 great...

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

May 18, 2016

Sarah Kathryn (Spears) Pinson, 81, of Willis, VA passed away in her home May 18, 2016. Originally from Floyd County, KY, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Larry Douglas, and is survived by her children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay Honaker, Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, and her ten grandchildren:...

Patty Sue Linkous

Patty Sue Linkous

May 17, 2016

Patty Sue Linkous, 69, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Gilbie Linkous; and sister, Carol Davis. Patty is survived by her brothers, Jerry Linkous (Pat) of Andersonville, TN, Jimmy Linkous (Estelle), and Jackie Linkous, all of Elliston, VA; sister, Debbie Boothe of Elliston; nieces and nephews, Kathy...

Robert Donald Frederick

Robert Donald Frederick

May 15, 2016

Robert Donald Frederick, 92, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord on May 15, 2016. He was the son of the late Robert Hughes and Elsie Wilton Frederick; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Livingston Frederick; and three siblings. Robert is survived by his children, Maryalice Cohn (Richard) of Levittown, PA, Jean...

John Allen Shelton

John Allen Shelton

May 8, 2016

John Allen Shelton, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Charlotte Shelton; one brother, Robert Shelton; and two sisters, Juanita and Bernadine Shelton. Surviving are his wife of 59 years Ina Shanklin Shelton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and...

Margaret Correll Gillenwater

Margaret Correll Gillenwater

May 8, 2016

Margaret Irene (Tillie) Correll Gillenwater, 81, of Elliston went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 8, 2016. She was born in Roanoke on November 10, 1934 to the late Andrew J. and Ruby K. Correll She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Gillenwater; son, James R. Gillenwater Jr.; three brothers; and one sister. She is...

David Albert Gillispie

David Albert Gillispie

May 7, 2016

David Albert Gillispie, 37, passed away on May 7, 2016 at 4:17 p.m., with family by his side. David is survived by his parents, Drema Barnett (mother) and Gary (father) and Debbie Gillispie; his brother, Jamie and Amy Gillispie; step-brother, Devin Ringery; step-sister, Shana and Chris Belcher and Michelle and Delbert Collins; his nieces, Lillian and Layne Gillispie, and Harlow...

Robert Guy Overstreet, Jr.

Robert Guy Overstreet, Jr.

May 7, 2016

Robert Guy “Bob” Overstreet, Jr., 90, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord and wife on May 7, 2016. Bob was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was an entrepreneur of many businesses including the Christiansburg Locker Plant, Western Auto in Salem and Speedy Food Mart in Christiansburg among others. He was...

Stella Mae Howard Collins

Stella Mae Howard Collins

May 6, 2016

Stella Mae Howard Collins, 71, of Indiana, Pa. formerly of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by children and grandchildren on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer J. Covey (Buddy). She is survived by son, Ronnie and Cathy Covey, of Walnut Cove, NC; daughters, Linda Dove, of Christiansburg, Va, Brenda and...

Donna Marie Altizer Richardson

Donna Marie Altizer Richardson

May 5, 2016

Donna Marie Altizer Richardson, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on May 5, 2016. She was born on July 14, 1952 in Roanoke, VA. Donna was a very loving and caring person. She looked for the bright side of life. Her faith has been an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. Donna was preceded in death...

Charles 'Charlie' Wayne Altizer

Charles 'Charlie' Wayne Altizer

May 5, 2016

Charlie Wayne Altizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Rachel Altizer; sister, Evelyn Pegram; brother-in-law, George Pegram; sister-in-law, Dedra Altizer. He is survived by his step-mother, Alice Altizer of Christiansburg; sister, Dot Harris and husband Curtis of Riner; and brother, Terry Altizer. Charlie was an Army Veteran....

Juanita Russell Thomas

Juanita Russell Thomas

May 4, 2016

Juanita Russell Thomas of Christiansburg, Virginia died peacefully on May 4, 2016, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. Juanita is survived by her two sons, Russell Shelley Thomas of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Jonathan Earl Thomas of Christiansburg, Virginia; her daughters-in-law, Claudia Medina Thomas and Jennifer Juul Thomas; her grandchildren, Ethan Shelley Thomas and Lauren...

Paul Adkins

Paul Adkins

May 4, 2016

Paul Adkins, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Lydia Adkins; brothers, Lacy, Harless, Arnold, and Garnett Adkins; and sisters, Thelma and Rachel Adkins. Paul is survived by his son, P. J. Adkins; daughter, Tracy Keith; grandchildren, Ricky Caldwell Jr., Cody, Hunter, and Blake Adkins, Nikki and...

Frances Crockett

Frances Crockett

Apr 29, 2016

Frances Crockett, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her sons, Donald R. Atkinson ll and John Med Atkinson; and her parents, Howard and Annie Jennelle Roberts. She is survived by her lifetime companion and caretaker, Curtis Crockett; her brothers, Bobby Roberts, David Roberts and wife Charlotte; as well as numerous...

Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson

Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson

Apr 27, 2016

Faye Elizabeth (Betty) Bunker Alderson died peacefully Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Radford, VA, at the age of 88. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace (Wally) E. Alderson of Hopewell, VA; parents, Harden and Faye Bunker of Colonial Heights, VA; and sisters, Dorothy Lewis and Jean Chapman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Faye and...

James Albert 'Al' Arbuckle

James Albert 'Al' Arbuckle

Apr 27, 2016

James Albert (Al) Arbuckle, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, went to rest high on the mountain on April 27, 2016. Al was born in Ronceverte, WV, on January 31, 1948, to John B. and Ann S. Arbuckle of Lewisburg, WV. He was a 1965 graduate of Greenbrier Military School and VPI with an Industrial Engineering Degree in 1969. Al was...