Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Donnie Dean McClaugherty

Mar 9, 2023

Donnie Dean McClaugherty, died at his home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born in Princeton, WV on August 2, 1952. He grew up in Rich Creek, Va and graduated from Narrows High School. Later he moved to Christiansburg with his family. He worked with his father for a while until he started doing maintenance work at Shelor’s and...

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Rev. Richard Hubert 'Dick' Horne

Mar 3, 2023

The Rev. Richard Hubert “Dick” Horne, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. H. Leveta Horne and her husband, Eric Brown; his four granddaughters, Rachel Altizer and her husband, Daniel Altizer, Grayce Woodrum and her husband, Preston Woodrum, Quinn Horne, and Makenna...

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Phillip Greer

Feb 27, 2023

Phillip Greer, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmon C. Greer and Laura Elanor Moore Greer; and niece, Deva Greer. Phillip is survived by his daughter, Kelly Lynn Greer; sister, Carmen Greer; brother, Daniel B. Greer; nieces, Helen Greer and Mahola Greer; as well as many great-nieces and nephews....

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Darrell Ray Austin

Feb 26, 2023

Darrell Ray Austin, 51 of Pilot VA passed on from this life on Sunday February 26, 2023, in his home surrounded by close family and friends. Darrell’s love for the outdoors inspired him to be close to nature at his home in Pilot VA. He had many passions including gardening, restoring vintage cars and music. He especially loved “jamming” with...

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William "Randy" Randolph Cromer

Feb 24, 2023

William Randolph “Randy” Cromer, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L. Cromer and Birtie Mae Cromer, his father and mother-in-law, Harry and Dorothy Keyes and one brother, Barry Cromer. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 43 years,...

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Edgar 'Ed' Craig Turner Sr.

Feb 22, 2023

Edgar “Ed” Craig Turner Sr. passed away in his home in Christiansburg, VA, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Ed was a man of many talents and interests who loved his family and friends well. Born September 1, 1956, Ed was the second child of Ernest Craig Turner, Jr. and Janet Reed Turner of Blacksburg, VA. Ed leaves behind his sister...

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Rose Patricia Lovern

Feb 21, 2023

The world is greatly saddened by the lost the sweet little hat lady, Rose Patricia Lovern, on February 21, 2023 after a full life of 90 years. She has gone to be with her heavenly father, her longtime husband Norman and her grandson Gary Ward (her Teddy Bear), and all her loved ones that preceded her in her in death....

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Frank Burnett Harvey

Feb 20, 2023

Frank Burnett Harvey, 92 of Elliston, passed away on February 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren Ward Harvey and Frances Mabel Harvey; and son, Larry Harvey. Frank is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan Siler Harvey; children, Shannon Graham and husband Michael, Karen Strickler and husband C.G.; daughter-in-law, Melanie Harvey; grandchildren, Stephen Graham,...

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Shelby Earles Altizer

Feb 18, 2023

Shelby E. Altizer, 83, of Christiansburg, VA passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin C. and Juanita “June” Spangler Earles. She is survived by her daughter, Sherrie Altizer; a son, Denny (Renee) Altizer; grandchildren, McKenzie (Everett) Locker and Katelyn Altizer; and her significant other, Tom Slusher. Shelby retired from C&P...

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George R. 'Bob' Smith Jr.

Feb 18, 2023

DR. GEORGE R. (“Bob”) SMITH, JR., passed away on February 18, 2023, at the age of 96, with his family by his side. We miss him already. A native of Caswell County, North Carolina, Bob was born on January 14, 1927, the eldest child of George R. Smith, Sr., and Sarah Louise Jones. He was preceded in death by his...

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Norma 'Jean' Keith Hurst

Feb 18, 2023

Norma ‘Jean’ Keith Hurst, 83 of Shawsville, passed away on February 18, 2023. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Walter Keith and Hazel Beatrice Atkinson Keith; sons, Rusty Hurst, Ricky Hurst; sister, Geraldine K. MacMackin; brothers, Bubby Keith and Larry Keith; and granddaughter, Crystal Bandy Carico. She is survived by her children, Pamala H. Bandy, Rodney Hurst...

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Sylvia Jean Steele Reed

Feb 17, 2023

Sylvia Jean Steele Reed, 85, of Elliston, Virginia, departed this life for her home in Heaven on the evening of Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. For the last three months, she had lived in the pleasant environs of the Cozy Home Haven in the Fairlawn community in Radford, Virginia, due to declining health. Sylvia was born on...

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Timothy James Nolen

Feb 16, 2023

Timothy James Nolen Sr. passed away at his home on February 16, 2023. Tim worked at Federal Mogul for forty-four years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margie Nolen. He is survived by his sister, Glenna Nolen; children, Timothy James Nolen, Jr. and Jennifer Nolen Akers; 5 grandchildren; niece, Heather Nolen; 3 great nephews; a great...

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Jean Rebecca Norris Jones

Feb 13, 2023

Jean Rebecca Norris Jones of Riner, Virginia passed peacefully Monday, February 13, 2023. Becky was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 17, 1948. She was a devoted wife and mother. Becky is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-three years, Robert Wayne Jones (Bob) and two daughters, Rebecca (Christy) Jones Epperly (Darren) of Newcastle, Virginia, and AmyLynn Jones Morris (Michael)...

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Steven Eugene Hungate

Feb 12, 2023

Steven Eugene Hungate, age 53, passed away on February 12, 2023 after his recent battle with cancer. Steven was a free spirited soul who never knew a stranger. His personality was larger than life and his energy was simply unmatched. He never judged and would’ve given the shirt off his back to anyone who needed him. He was the hardest...

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Caroline Gerald

Feb 11, 2023

Caroline Akers Gerald, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2023. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Howard N. Akers and Lydia Reynolds Akers, and her husband, Robert Zacchaeus Gerald. She is survived by a sister, Janet Akers Sutphin, and her children, Karen Gerald Barnes (husband Bob), Sharon Kay Gillis (husband George), Larry...

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Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons

Feb 11, 2023

Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons, 88 passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James H. “Cotton” Simmons; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Donald Duncan; parents, L.J. and Martha Gracie Wickline; four brothers, Willy George, Conel and Raymond Wickline; sisters, Mary Ellison, Minnie Moses and infant Phyllis Wickline. Dorothy is survived...

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Rita Holmes Irvin

Feb 9, 2023

Rita Holmes Irvin, a lifetime resident of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. She was 72 years old. Rita was born on March 25, 1950 to Nathan & Verna Thomas Holmes. Early schooling was done at the Friends Elementary School, Christiansburg Institute and Christiansburg High School. Rita was an amazing, wise, compassionate, yet powerful, force for change...

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Roger Lee Bean

Feb 7, 2023

Roger Lee Bean, 78 of Christiansurg VA. passed away on February 7, 2023. Roger was born on April 7, 1944 in Montgomery County. Roger served in the Army. He is survived by one son, Joseph Bean, wife Jessica and his most loved granddaughter Delia. A private family service will be held in his memory.

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Marvin H. Ballard

Feb 7, 2023

A Life Well Lived... Marvin H. Ballard, known to his friends as Max, passed away on February 7, 2023. For many years he was the Social Studies teacher and Cross Country Coach at EastMont High School. His teaching career spanned over thirty years, including as an adjunct professor of History at New River Community College. He served two years in...

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