Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Donald Otis (Don) Teel

Sep 6, 2022

Donald Otis Teel (Don), 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 after a short illness. Don was born on June 23, 1930 to the late Shelor and Essie (Altizer) Teel of Riner, Virginia. He has spent his entire life in Montgomery County, during which he owned and operated Teel Chevrolet Corp. (25 years),...

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Adam Lee Smith

Sep 4, 2022

Ron and I have some very sad news to share. We lost our son, Adam, today from his prolonged fight with liver and kidney disease and a severe blood infection. Our hearts are broken as Adam joins his brother Dennis who left before him 33 years ago. Adam was only 41. He is survived by his grandparents June & Bessie...

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Luther Edward Lucas

Sep 3, 2022

Luther Edward Lucas, 86, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022at Skyline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Floyd, VA. Luther was born in Giles County, VA on February 14, 1936to the late Stuart Edward Lucas and Virgie Lucas Lucas. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Reba Dare Lucas; a son, Gary DeWayne Lucas; and...

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TRAVERSE JEROME OLLIS 'T.J."

Sep 3, 2022

Traverse Jerome Ollis ‘T.J.’, 61 of Shawsville passed away September 3, 2022 at New River Valley Medical Center. T.J. is survived by his wife, Becky; daughter, Jenna and significant other, Chris; son, Phillip and significant other, Brooke; step-daughter, Laura and significant other, Charlie; step-son, Bobby; grandchildren, Kayleigh Bug, Tyrion, Riley, Nate, Sabian, Winter, Rifton, Serrah, and Dakota; and special nephew,...

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Barbara Jane Farewell

Aug 31, 2022

Barbara Jane Farewell, 81, of Christiansburg passed away August 31, 2022. She was employed at Radford Hospital and New River Valley Medical Center over a span of 38 years. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, James & Eva Pillar, brother, James Irvin Pillar, and son, Michael Lee Bishop. Surviving are her husband, Marvin Wayne Farewell; children, Kathy Carden,...

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Pamela Terry Collins

Aug 29, 2022

Pamela Terry Collins, 55 of Fairlawn, VA, passed away August 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Kilik Terry; parents, Andrew and Frances Terry; grandparents, Andrew and AnnaLee Jones; and brother-in-law, Christopher Collins. Pam is survived by her husband, John Collins; children, Sidney David and DeAnna Terry; grandchildren, Amaril Terry, Ladavian Terry, Nevaeh Rivera, and Alayzia Rivera;...

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Marietta Edwards Hanks

Aug 25, 2022

It is with great sadness and much love that the family of Marietta Edwards Hanks announce that she went to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She went peacefully at her home in Christiansburg at the age of 88; predeceased by her husband, Edward (Bud) Hanks, and grandson, Dylan Hanks. She will be lovingly remembered as “Mom” by...

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Lois McNeil Basham

Aug 24, 2022

On the morning of Wednesday, August 24, 2022, our precious angel, Lois McNeil Basham, earned her wings and was welcomed into her heavenly home. She lived 98 ½ years working hard, raising a family and loving each grandchild and great-grandchild as the family grew. Her greatest joy was cooking for everyone at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her favorite thing was going...

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Everett G. "Dusty" Etter

Aug 22, 2022

Everett G. “Dusty” Etter, 91, of Elliston went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022. Everett is preceded in death by his wife, Billie Cook Etter; parents, Reed and Dora Etter; and sister, Arlene Etter. He is survived by his daughters, Becky Gardner, Kathy Pannell, and Terry Poff and her husband, Terry; 4 grandchildren and...

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Ernestine "Tina" Mitchell

Aug 21, 2022

Ernestine “Tina” Mitchell, 73 of Montgomery County passed away August 21, 2022. Tina will always be remembered for her smile, her compassion that was continuously shown through her green eyes, her warm embrace, generous heart and was an amazing mother who loved her children unconditionally. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen Quarles Sr. and Mary King Quarles;...

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Roger Lee Lovern

Aug 20, 2022

Roger Lee Lovern, 54, of Christiansburg Va, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shirley Melvin Lovern and Frances Elizabeth Lovern; brothers, Clifton Lovern and Donny Lovern. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jennifer Lovern; daughter, Abigale Lovern; and sisters, Elizabeth Twiggs and Shirley; brother, Calvin Lovern (Kim); numerous...

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Robin Swain Smith

Aug 19, 2022

Robin Swain Smith, 63, of Riner, VA, passed away on August 19, 2022. She is survived by her husband Mike, her children, Sarah, Kandice, Erin, Robert and Jim and four grandchildren. No services will take place per Robin’s wishes, but we do appreciate your love and support.

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Lillie Esther Griffith

Aug 13, 2022

Lillie Esther Griffith, 103, of Pilot passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 13, 2022. Lillie, known to most as Granny Esther, was born May 3, 1919 to the late Enoch and Leona Duncan. She worked at Imperial Reading for many years. Esther attended White Rock Church and The Christiansburg Church of Brethren. She enjoyed many things...

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Annabella Mattoni

Aug 12, 2022

Annabella, 75 has passed August 12, 2022 formerly residing in Roanoke Va raised in the roots of West Virginia. A woman strong and proud the matriarch of the family raised and provided for the family through her entire life. Bell always put the wants and needs of others above her own. She would do anything to take the weight and...

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David Lynn Collins

Aug 12, 2022

David Lynn Collins, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 12, 2022, after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was born in Alton, West Virginia on January 27, 1945, to the Rev. Manley O. Collins and Wanoka Jane Morrison. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters, Deloris Cain...

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Brandice 'Brandy' Alley Garland

Aug 11, 2022

Brandice ‘Brandy’ Alley Garland of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2022 at the age of 33. She was born April 25, 1989 to Kevin and Deborah Alley in Roanoke, VA. Brandy was preceded in death by her loving mother, Deborah Alley; and brother, Kevin Jr., both of Salem; maternal grandparents, George & Betty Ratcliff;...

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Betty Alderman Hanks

Aug 10, 2022

Betty A. Hanks, 82 went to her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2022. She lived in Christiansburg, Virginia. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Rob and Pearl Alderman; first husband, Robert Quesenberry; and second husband, Frank Hanks. She is survived by her children, Donna McCall, Terry Quesenberry, Charlie Quesenberry, Cindy Calfee; two step-children, P.F. Hanks and Kelly...

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Brenda Doyle Raymond

Aug 9, 2022

Brenda Doyle Raymond, 67 of Christiansburg, passed away on August 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Holland Doyle, Jr. and Nellie Fay Doyle; husband, Donald Roy Raymond; daughter, Christina Dawn Raymond-Rehg; sister, Glenda Marlene Gibson; sister-in-law and brothern-in-law, Bobby and Darlene Sanders of Louisville, Kentucky. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Rachel Renee Merrix; grandchildren,...

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Catlyn Marea Wilhelm

Aug 6, 2022

Catlyn Marea Wilhelm, 20 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Catlyn was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nora Heffron; grandfather, Roy Wilhelm; and her uncle, Randall Price. Born October 25, 2001, Catlyn was a bright light to everyone she met. She enjoyed singing, drawing and making others laugh. She leaves behind a beautiful daughter and...

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Jason Cain Lovern

Aug 5, 2022

Jason Cain Lovern, 49, of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances and Stanley Lovern and Robert Quesenberry, step grandfather Frank Hanks, step father, Ray J. McCall, and step mother Wanda W. Lovern. He is survived by his mother, Donna Q. McCall, his father Terry A. Lovern, son,...

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