Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Richard Lee Woolwine

Richard Lee Woolwine

Jun 11, 2023

Richard Lee Woolwine,59, of Roanoke formerly of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on June 11, 2023. He was veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an entrepreneur in the pest control business. Rick was great to have around, he was a professional prankster, lover of wildlife, and an enthusiastic pursuer of adventure. Rick is preceded in death...

Robert Allan Alderman

Robert Allan Alderman

Jun 9, 2023

Robert Allan Alderman Sr. “Bobby”, 85, of Elliston passed away on June 9, 2023 at his home. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church. Bobby was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pearl Alderman; his 1st wife, Beth Alderman; brothers, Arnold, Ersell, and...

Mark Riggles

Mark Riggles

Jun 7, 2023

Mark Riggles passed away early in the morning June 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert James Riggles. He is survived by his best friend and partner of 19 years, Cheryl Nish of Christiansburg; parents, Bessie and CMSgt Ret. Robert Riggles of Boones Mill, VA; sisters, Jean Frangolawkis and husband Mitch of Hardy, VA; Melinda Caudle...

Elizabeth W. Marsico

Elizabeth W. Marsico

Jun 6, 2023

Elizabeth Marsico, 96, of Blacksburg, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marsico; daughter, Lisa Watterson; parents, Emory and Annie Musselman; brother, Kenneth Musselman; sisters, Marie Lee and Cathern King. She is survived by her son, Stephen Watterson (Carol); daughter, Sue Watterson; brothers, Curtiss, Emory, and Danny Musselman; 3 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren....

Jacob Dylan Olinger

Jacob Dylan Olinger

Jun 2, 2023

Jacob Dylan Olinger, 24, Round Rock, TX went to be with the Lord early Friday morning June 2, 2023 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. (July 9, 1998- June 2, 2023) Jacob is a graduate of Blacksburg High School where his love was wrestling, being with the boys, running the roads, an occasional fit on the golf course and...

Helen Early Poff

Helen Early Poff

Jun 2, 2023

Helen Early Poff 93, of Elliston born May 11, 1930 passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was a patient at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg, VA. Preceding her in death are her parents, Roscoe J. Early and Lillian K. Early; and her brother, Stanley Early. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Kenneth East and friend Drema; daughter,...

Margaret Carol Wickman

Margaret Carol Wickman

May 31, 2023

Margaret Carol Wickman, 76, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Elsie Horton Lachica and sisters, Betsy Raymond and Linda Karchevsky. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Daniel Allen Wickman a niece, Jessie Herndon, and her church family. Margaret was...

Howard 'Buddy' Evans Bane Jr.

Howard 'Buddy' Evans Bane Jr.

May 27, 2023

Howard (Buddy) Evans Bane, Jr., 81, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with Jesus, His Lord and Savior, on Saturday May 27, 2023. Buddy loved and served Jesus and had a great desire for others to know Him. With the Lord’s help, his purpose in life was to “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above...

Brian Lee Sisson

Brian Lee Sisson

May 25, 2023

Brian Lee Sisson, 49, of Shawsville, VA, entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Heather Sisson, children; Jessica Underwood (Braiden) and Bailee Reed (Aaron), his parents Gary and Sharon Sisson, brother, Mark Sisson (Shannon), niece Morgan Wills (Seth), nephews; Dakota and Carsyn Sisson, great nephew, Jaxon, as well as many other family...

Charlie A. Taylor

Charlie A. Taylor

May 20, 2023

CHARLIE ALBERT TAYLOR, 91, of Radford passed away May 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Y. Taylor; parents, Kyle and Eliza Taylor; and sons, Roy, Lynn & Tommy Taylor. Charlie is survived by children, Danah and John Howell, David and Vickie Taylor, Larry and Deborah Taylor; and daughters-in-law, Donna, Linda and Penny Taylor. He leaves...

Cline 'Chuck' Walters

Cline 'Chuck' Walters

May 20, 2023

Cline (Chuck) Walters was born Oct. 18 1941 in West Virginia. He was known as a man with a tough exterior, but a kind heart. He served proudly in the 101st. calvary in Vietnam before returning home to start a long 50 year career in lighting sales. Chuck was a man with easy wants - to take care of those...

Olaf Ellen Gallimore

Olaf Ellen Gallimore

May 18, 2023

Olaf Ellen Gallimore, age 84 of Salem, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 18, 2023. Ellen was born December 4, 1938 in Montcalm, West Virginia. She was a daughter of the late Payton and Maudie Phillips Gallimore. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edsel Gallimore and Alfred Gallimore; four sisters, Clarice...

Delsie Marie Parnell Thompson

Delsie Marie Parnell Thompson

May 18, 2023

Delsie Marie Parnell Thompson, 91, of Christiansburg, VA passed away at home with family by her side on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was born in Hemphill, WV on March 30, 1932. She was a daughter of the late Gordon and Ethel Parnell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin E. "Gene" Thompson; eight brothers,...

Cecil Evans Spradling Jr.

Cecil Evans Spradling Jr.

May 17, 2023

CECIL EVANS SPRADLING, 80, of Moneta formerly of Christiansburg passed away on May 17, 2023. He was retired from Norfolk and Southern railroad. Cecil had a strong inclination to seeing people led to the Lord. He was a part of a strong prison ministry team and was a member at Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Cecil was preceded in death by...

Wanda Helen Dillard McKirahan

Wanda Helen Dillard McKirahan

May 13, 2023

Wanda Helen Dillard McKirahan of Blacksburg, Virginia went to her eternal home on Saturday morning, May 13, 2023, after an eighteen-year battle with brain cancer. Wanda was a 1983 graduate of Narrows High School and a 1987 graduate of Virginia Tech, where she was a flag girl in the Marching Virginians all four years. Preceding Wanda in passing are her...

Evelyn Michael Bookout

Evelyn Michael Bookout

May 9, 2023

Evelyn Michael Bookout, September 2, 1930 – May 9, 2023, died peacefully at age 92 in her home at Commonwealth Senior Living, Christiansburg, Virginia after being under hospice care for nearly three years. She is predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Joe L. Bookout, and her parents, Alfred Clyde Michael and Rebecca Ramseur Michael. She is survived by her...

Lucille "Ceale" M. Diehl

Lucille "Ceale" M. Diehl

May 9, 2023

Lucille “Ceale” M. Diehl, nee Henschel, 88, a longtime resident of Boalsburg, PA and more recently living in Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the lord on May 9, 2023 following a slow, steady decline in health. She was born and raised in central Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by all eight of her brothers and sisters, along with...

Billy Joe Estes

Billy Joe Estes

May 8, 2023

Billy Joe Estes left us early on a Monday morning earlier this year quietly in his sleep – finally free of pain and at peace. He leaves us with a plethora (he would love that word!) of memories and jokes, and two loving daughters – Connie Crockett (Mark) and Melissa Brown (Mike); five grandchildren, Taylor Crockett, Ethan Crockett (Abi), Austin...

Roberta Lynn Smith

Roberta Lynn Smith

May 6, 2023

Roberta Lynn Smith, 65, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on May 6, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1957, and was preceded in death by her father, David Richard Smith, and her mother, Bobbie Lee Anderson. Roberta, or Lynn as she preferred to be called, devoted her life to her family. A cherished mother, grandmother, and dear friend, Lynn’s...

Pearl Marie Altizer Graham

Pearl Marie Altizer Graham

May 4, 2023

Pearl Marie Altizer Graham, 79, of Riner, Va passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was an extremely loved wife and mother, who was taken from us too soon. She fought bravely, and was a survivor of breast cancer, only to lose her life to a complication of the treatment. She is survived by her sisters, Shirley Hudson, Ellen...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Richard Lee Woolwine

Richard Lee Woolwine

Jun 11, 2023

Richard Lee Woolwine,59, of Roanoke formerly of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on June 11, 2023. He was veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an entrepreneur in the pest control business. Rick was great to have around, he was a professional prankster, lover of wildlife, and an enthusiastic pursuer of adventure. Rick is preceded in death...

Robert Allan Alderman

Robert Allan Alderman

Jun 9, 2023

Robert Allan Alderman Sr. “Bobby”, 85, of Elliston passed away on June 9, 2023 at his home. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church. Bobby was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pearl Alderman; his 1st wife, Beth Alderman; brothers, Arnold, Ersell, and...

Mark Riggles

Mark Riggles

Jun 7, 2023

Mark Riggles passed away early in the morning June 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert James Riggles. He is survived by his best friend and partner of 19 years, Cheryl Nish of Christiansburg; parents, Bessie and CMSgt Ret. Robert Riggles of Boones Mill, VA; sisters, Jean Frangolawkis and husband Mitch of Hardy, VA; Melinda Caudle...

Elizabeth W. Marsico

Elizabeth W. Marsico

Jun 6, 2023

Elizabeth Marsico, 96, of Blacksburg, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marsico; daughter, Lisa Watterson; parents, Emory and Annie Musselman; brother, Kenneth Musselman; sisters, Marie Lee and Cathern King. She is survived by her son, Stephen Watterson (Carol); daughter, Sue Watterson; brothers, Curtiss, Emory, and Danny Musselman; 3 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren....

Jacob Dylan Olinger

Jacob Dylan Olinger

Jun 2, 2023

Jacob Dylan Olinger, 24, Round Rock, TX went to be with the Lord early Friday morning June 2, 2023 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. (July 9, 1998- June 2, 2023) Jacob is a graduate of Blacksburg High School where his love was wrestling, being with the boys, running the roads, an occasional fit on the golf course and...

Helen Early Poff

Helen Early Poff

Jun 2, 2023

Helen Early Poff 93, of Elliston born May 11, 1930 passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. She was a patient at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg, VA. Preceding her in death are her parents, Roscoe J. Early and Lillian K. Early; and her brother, Stanley Early. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Kenneth East and friend Drema; daughter,...

Margaret Carol Wickman

Margaret Carol Wickman

May 31, 2023

Margaret Carol Wickman, 76, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Elsie Horton Lachica and sisters, Betsy Raymond and Linda Karchevsky. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Daniel Allen Wickman a niece, Jessie Herndon, and her church family. Margaret was...

Howard 'Buddy' Evans Bane Jr.

Howard 'Buddy' Evans Bane Jr.

May 27, 2023

Howard (Buddy) Evans Bane, Jr., 81, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with Jesus, His Lord and Savior, on Saturday May 27, 2023. Buddy loved and served Jesus and had a great desire for others to know Him. With the Lord’s help, his purpose in life was to “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above...

Brian Lee Sisson

Brian Lee Sisson

May 25, 2023

Brian Lee Sisson, 49, of Shawsville, VA, entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Brian is survived by his beloved wife, Heather Sisson, children; Jessica Underwood (Braiden) and Bailee Reed (Aaron), his parents Gary and Sharon Sisson, brother, Mark Sisson (Shannon), niece Morgan Wills (Seth), nephews; Dakota and Carsyn Sisson, great nephew, Jaxon, as well as many other family...

Charlie A. Taylor

Charlie A. Taylor

May 20, 2023

CHARLIE ALBERT TAYLOR, 91, of Radford passed away May 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Y. Taylor; parents, Kyle and Eliza Taylor; and sons, Roy, Lynn & Tommy Taylor. Charlie is survived by children, Danah and John Howell, David and Vickie Taylor, Larry and Deborah Taylor; and daughters-in-law, Donna, Linda and Penny Taylor. He leaves...

Cline 'Chuck' Walters

Cline 'Chuck' Walters

May 20, 2023

Cline (Chuck) Walters was born Oct. 18 1941 in West Virginia. He was known as a man with a tough exterior, but a kind heart. He served proudly in the 101st. calvary in Vietnam before returning home to start a long 50 year career in lighting sales. Chuck was a man with easy wants - to take care of those...

Olaf Ellen Gallimore

Olaf Ellen Gallimore

May 18, 2023

Olaf Ellen Gallimore, age 84 of Salem, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 18, 2023. Ellen was born December 4, 1938 in Montcalm, West Virginia. She was a daughter of the late Payton and Maudie Phillips Gallimore. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edsel Gallimore and Alfred Gallimore; four sisters, Clarice...

Delsie Marie Parnell Thompson

Delsie Marie Parnell Thompson

May 18, 2023

Delsie Marie Parnell Thompson, 91, of Christiansburg, VA passed away at home with family by her side on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was born in Hemphill, WV on March 30, 1932. She was a daughter of the late Gordon and Ethel Parnell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin E. "Gene" Thompson; eight brothers,...

Cecil Evans Spradling Jr.

Cecil Evans Spradling Jr.

May 17, 2023

CECIL EVANS SPRADLING, 80, of Moneta formerly of Christiansburg passed away on May 17, 2023. He was retired from Norfolk and Southern railroad. Cecil had a strong inclination to seeing people led to the Lord. He was a part of a strong prison ministry team and was a member at Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Cecil was preceded in death by...

Wanda Helen Dillard McKirahan

Wanda Helen Dillard McKirahan

May 13, 2023

Wanda Helen Dillard McKirahan of Blacksburg, Virginia went to her eternal home on Saturday morning, May 13, 2023, after an eighteen-year battle with brain cancer. Wanda was a 1983 graduate of Narrows High School and a 1987 graduate of Virginia Tech, where she was a flag girl in the Marching Virginians all four years. Preceding Wanda in passing are her...

Evelyn Michael Bookout

Evelyn Michael Bookout

May 9, 2023

Evelyn Michael Bookout, September 2, 1930 – May 9, 2023, died peacefully at age 92 in her home at Commonwealth Senior Living, Christiansburg, Virginia after being under hospice care for nearly three years. She is predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Joe L. Bookout, and her parents, Alfred Clyde Michael and Rebecca Ramseur Michael. She is survived by her...

Lucille "Ceale" M. Diehl

Lucille "Ceale" M. Diehl

May 9, 2023

Lucille “Ceale” M. Diehl, nee Henschel, 88, a longtime resident of Boalsburg, PA and more recently living in Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the lord on May 9, 2023 following a slow, steady decline in health. She was born and raised in central Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by all eight of her brothers and sisters, along with...

Billy Joe Estes

Billy Joe Estes

May 8, 2023

Billy Joe Estes left us early on a Monday morning earlier this year quietly in his sleep – finally free of pain and at peace. He leaves us with a plethora (he would love that word!) of memories and jokes, and two loving daughters – Connie Crockett (Mark) and Melissa Brown (Mike); five grandchildren, Taylor Crockett, Ethan Crockett (Abi), Austin...

Roberta Lynn Smith

Roberta Lynn Smith

May 6, 2023

Roberta Lynn Smith, 65, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on May 6, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1957, and was preceded in death by her father, David Richard Smith, and her mother, Bobbie Lee Anderson. Roberta, or Lynn as she preferred to be called, devoted her life to her family. A cherished mother, grandmother, and dear friend, Lynn’s...

Pearl Marie Altizer Graham

Pearl Marie Altizer Graham

May 4, 2023

Pearl Marie Altizer Graham, 79, of Riner, Va passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was an extremely loved wife and mother, who was taken from us too soon. She fought bravely, and was a survivor of breast cancer, only to lose her life to a complication of the treatment. She is survived by her sisters, Shirley Hudson, Ellen...

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