Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Jerry Wayne Cox

Jerry Wayne Cox

Aug 5, 2022

Jerry Wayne Cox, 71, more affectionately known as ‘Buddy’ by his family, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 5, 2022. He was born to the late John W. Cox and his surviving mother, Mareinda Cox. Besides his father, Jerry is preceded in death by his sister Barbara Sutphin and his brother Van Douglas Cox. Jerry is survived by his...

Cindy (Grandma Ninnie) Collins

Cindy (Grandma Ninnie) Collins

Aug 3, 2022

Cindy (Grandma Ninnie) Collins was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. She is preceded in death by her precious mother, Bettie (Ellis) Staples, along with many special aunts and uncles. She is survived by her daughters Meagan (Simon) Jones and Emily (LJ) Matherly, and her pride and joy, five grandchildren Lucas, Caleb, Jackson, Lainey, and...

Jennifer Hicks Lang

Jennifer Hicks Lang

Jul 31, 2022

Jennifer Hicks Lang, 48, of Blacksburg, VA passed away on July 31, 2022. She was born to the late Paul Henry Hicks, Jr. and Mary Jane Marshall Hicks. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Hicks; brother-in-law, Randy Fisher; father-in-law, Samuel Harrison Lang, Sr.; mother-in-law, Joyce Ann Lang. She is survived by her husband of...

Kim Marie Booker

Kim Marie Booker

Jul 30, 2022

Kim Marie Booker was a loving wife, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world suddenly on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her home in Christiansburg, Virginia. Kim was born October 25,1968 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William (Bill) Carl Huffman Sr. and Linda Sue Huffman (Earnhardt). She loved spending time with her family, collecting jewelry, and...

Ray Winston Thurman

Ray Winston Thurman

Jul 28, 2022

Ray Winston Thurman, 79 of Christiansburg passed away on July 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Thurman; and his parents, Drefuss Thurman and June Thurman. Ray is survived by his children, Angie Wade (Gary) and Amy French (David); grandchildren, Lake Smith, Dustin Wade, Rebecca Cole, Dillon Wade, Raven Cunningham, Bethany Moore, Isaac Cunningham, Savannah...

Lera Lois Wood DeVilbiss

Lera Lois Wood DeVilbiss

Jul 25, 2022

Lera Lois Wood DeVilbiss of Radford, known by her friends and family as Lois, died July 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Ira DeVilbiss; her parents, Stanton Hillsman Wood and Minnie Gates Wood; her brother, Vernon Wood; her sister, Vera Alta Poage; and brother-in-law, Clinton Poage. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca DeVilbiss Campbell...

Haley Elizabeth Hawthorne

Haley Elizabeth Hawthorne

Jul 24, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Haley Elizabeth Hawthorne announce her sudden passing on July 24, 2022 at the age of 30 years old. She is now at peace, joining her Mamaw Eleanor “Louise” Hawthorne, her Papaw Ward “Mac” Hawthorne, as well as her uncles Jim Hawthorne and Tim Reynolds. Her memory will live on through her...

Margaret Harmon Early

Margaret Harmon Early

Jul 23, 2022

Margaret Harmon Early, 75, of Christiansburg, VA went home to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, July 23, 2022 with her son and daughter holding her hand. She was born in Christiansburg on August 5, 1946 to the late Walter and Lucille Harmon. She was faithful to her town even when she had to raise her children in Blacksburg, VA but,...

Kenneth Harold Breeden

Kenneth Harold Breeden

Jul 16, 2022

Kenneth Harold Breeden, 73 of Montgomery County, Virginia, passed away on July 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brady and Gertrude Breeden; brother, Robert ‘Doug’ Breeden; brother and sister-in-law, Larry ‘Bo’ Breeden (Juanita); sister and brother-in-law, Rita Lang (Sammy); and sisters, Linda Scott and Robin Breeden. Ken is survived by his best buddy, Remington Crockett ‘Mangus;...

Eugene Harvey Cielinski

Eugene Harvey Cielinski

Jul 14, 2022

Eugene Harvey Cielinski, 85, of Shawsville, passed away on July 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Lottie Cielinski; and daughters, Dawn, Carrie, and Jill Cielinski. He is survived by his children, Kim Short (Jean), Wendy Lilly (Lee), Mike Cielinski (Derek); step-daughter, Krystyn; grandchildren, Melissa, Aric, Steve, Jay, Austin, Amber, Justin, Ethan; as well as...

Roger Lee Owens

Roger Lee Owens

Jul 11, 2022

Roger Lee Owens, age 81 of Elliston, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home and Crematory, Christiansburg.

Earl 'Larry' Price

Earl 'Larry' Price

Jul 10, 2022

Earl “Larry” Price reunited with his heavenly family the weekend of Sunday, July 10th. Mourning his absence; his father, Earl M Price, sister and brother-in-law, Lori Price, and Brian Barrett. Nephew James Mason Stump and fiancé’ Chuck Edmonds. There are many more friends and family too numerous to list. Everyone that knew Larry understands his love of wood working, that...

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Jul 8, 2022

Ricky Lee Atkinson,66, of Shawsville passed away July 8, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1955 to Priscilla Atkinson and the late, Billy Atkinson. Along with his mother, he is survived by brother & sister-in-law, Tony & Sharon Atkinson; sister, Regina Atkinson; nieces, Melanie (Tim) Wayne and Melissa (Toye) Oshoniyi; nephew, Matthew Durham; great nieces and nephews, Allie, Josiah,...

Barbara A. Morris

Barbara A. Morris

Jul 7, 2022

Barbara A. Morris died July 7, 2022 at home in Dublin, VA. She was born on February 25, 1945 in Radford, VA. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Roger W. Boon Sr. and Annie Boon; and brother, Roger W. Boone Jr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Morris, having been married for 54 years; her son, David...

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

Jul 4, 2022

William Preston Caldwell, more fondly known to his family and friends as PETEY, passed away suddenly on Monday July 4, 2022. Petey was born on July 9, 1956 to the late Ray Preston Caldwell and Roxie “Nance” Caldwell Dillow. Also proceeding Petey in death were his brother Thurman Caldwell, sister Mary “Jeannie” Ballinger, infant son William Ray Caldwell and granddaughter...

Guy French Ellett II

Guy French Ellett II

Jun 29, 2022

Guy French Ellett II, 85, of Riner, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was a veteran of 5 branches of the military and retired as Sergeant First Class from the US Army. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. Ellett and Minnie Henderson Ellett; and his grandson, Matthew Thaddeus Ellett. He is survived by his loving...

Billy Junior Bramlett

Billy Junior Bramlett

Jun 27, 2022

Billy J. Bramlett was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 27, 2022 at age 75. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Janet Ponton Bramlett, and his three children Carla Hale (Husband Joe Hale) of Blacksburg, Todd Bramlett of Christiansburg, and Kimberly Bramlett of Christiansburg. He was very loved...

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Jun 21, 2022

Brenda Gale Lawrence, 71 of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on June 21, 2022. Brenda was an avid cook and owned Yellow Rose Restaurant. She was also the owner and operator of Brenda’s Treasure Hunt located in Radford and Christiansburg. Brenda always loved a good yard sale. She was much loved and will be missed by many. Brenda is survived by...

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Jun 20, 2022

Samantha Nicole Weddel, 32 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 20, 2022. She is survived by her dad, Brian Weddel Sr. (Gina Worrell); mother, Deborah Weddel; children, Annabelle Sola, Nathan Weddel, Amethyst Lilly; siblings, Brian Weddel Jr., Jack Weddel, Christopher Weddel, Izaac Weddel, Crystal Weddel, Harley Cox; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other special family...

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Jun 18, 2022

Ronald Shemil Johnson of Christiansburg, transitioned to rest on June 18, 2022, at the age of 36. Ronald was born August 31, 1985, in Christiansburg. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and employed at Good Will in Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Johnson and Paw Paw, Alfred Reggie Mills. Those left to...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Jerry Wayne Cox

Jerry Wayne Cox

Aug 5, 2022

Jerry Wayne Cox, 71, more affectionately known as ‘Buddy’ by his family, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 5, 2022. He was born to the late John W. Cox and his surviving mother, Mareinda Cox. Besides his father, Jerry is preceded in death by his sister Barbara Sutphin and his brother Van Douglas Cox. Jerry is survived by his...

Cindy (Grandma Ninnie) Collins

Cindy (Grandma Ninnie) Collins

Aug 3, 2022

Cindy (Grandma Ninnie) Collins was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. She is preceded in death by her precious mother, Bettie (Ellis) Staples, along with many special aunts and uncles. She is survived by her daughters Meagan (Simon) Jones and Emily (LJ) Matherly, and her pride and joy, five grandchildren Lucas, Caleb, Jackson, Lainey, and...

Jennifer Hicks Lang

Jennifer Hicks Lang

Jul 31, 2022

Jennifer Hicks Lang, 48, of Blacksburg, VA passed away on July 31, 2022. She was born to the late Paul Henry Hicks, Jr. and Mary Jane Marshall Hicks. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Hicks; brother-in-law, Randy Fisher; father-in-law, Samuel Harrison Lang, Sr.; mother-in-law, Joyce Ann Lang. She is survived by her husband of...

Kim Marie Booker

Kim Marie Booker

Jul 30, 2022

Kim Marie Booker was a loving wife, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world suddenly on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her home in Christiansburg, Virginia. Kim was born October 25,1968 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William (Bill) Carl Huffman Sr. and Linda Sue Huffman (Earnhardt). She loved spending time with her family, collecting jewelry, and...

Ray Winston Thurman

Ray Winston Thurman

Jul 28, 2022

Ray Winston Thurman, 79 of Christiansburg passed away on July 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Thurman; and his parents, Drefuss Thurman and June Thurman. Ray is survived by his children, Angie Wade (Gary) and Amy French (David); grandchildren, Lake Smith, Dustin Wade, Rebecca Cole, Dillon Wade, Raven Cunningham, Bethany Moore, Isaac Cunningham, Savannah...

Lera Lois Wood DeVilbiss

Lera Lois Wood DeVilbiss

Jul 25, 2022

Lera Lois Wood DeVilbiss of Radford, known by her friends and family as Lois, died July 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Ira DeVilbiss; her parents, Stanton Hillsman Wood and Minnie Gates Wood; her brother, Vernon Wood; her sister, Vera Alta Poage; and brother-in-law, Clinton Poage. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca DeVilbiss Campbell...

Haley Elizabeth Hawthorne

Haley Elizabeth Hawthorne

Jul 24, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Haley Elizabeth Hawthorne announce her sudden passing on July 24, 2022 at the age of 30 years old. She is now at peace, joining her Mamaw Eleanor “Louise” Hawthorne, her Papaw Ward “Mac” Hawthorne, as well as her uncles Jim Hawthorne and Tim Reynolds. Her memory will live on through her...

Margaret Harmon Early

Margaret Harmon Early

Jul 23, 2022

Margaret Harmon Early, 75, of Christiansburg, VA went home to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, July 23, 2022 with her son and daughter holding her hand. She was born in Christiansburg on August 5, 1946 to the late Walter and Lucille Harmon. She was faithful to her town even when she had to raise her children in Blacksburg, VA but,...

Kenneth Harold Breeden

Kenneth Harold Breeden

Jul 16, 2022

Kenneth Harold Breeden, 73 of Montgomery County, Virginia, passed away on July 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brady and Gertrude Breeden; brother, Robert ‘Doug’ Breeden; brother and sister-in-law, Larry ‘Bo’ Breeden (Juanita); sister and brother-in-law, Rita Lang (Sammy); and sisters, Linda Scott and Robin Breeden. Ken is survived by his best buddy, Remington Crockett ‘Mangus;...

Eugene Harvey Cielinski

Eugene Harvey Cielinski

Jul 14, 2022

Eugene Harvey Cielinski, 85, of Shawsville, passed away on July 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Lottie Cielinski; and daughters, Dawn, Carrie, and Jill Cielinski. He is survived by his children, Kim Short (Jean), Wendy Lilly (Lee), Mike Cielinski (Derek); step-daughter, Krystyn; grandchildren, Melissa, Aric, Steve, Jay, Austin, Amber, Justin, Ethan; as well as...

Roger Lee Owens

Roger Lee Owens

Jul 11, 2022

Roger Lee Owens, age 81 of Elliston, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home and Crematory, Christiansburg.

Earl 'Larry' Price

Earl 'Larry' Price

Jul 10, 2022

Earl “Larry” Price reunited with his heavenly family the weekend of Sunday, July 10th. Mourning his absence; his father, Earl M Price, sister and brother-in-law, Lori Price, and Brian Barrett. Nephew James Mason Stump and fiancé’ Chuck Edmonds. There are many more friends and family too numerous to list. Everyone that knew Larry understands his love of wood working, that...

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Jul 8, 2022

Ricky Lee Atkinson,66, of Shawsville passed away July 8, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1955 to Priscilla Atkinson and the late, Billy Atkinson. Along with his mother, he is survived by brother & sister-in-law, Tony & Sharon Atkinson; sister, Regina Atkinson; nieces, Melanie (Tim) Wayne and Melissa (Toye) Oshoniyi; nephew, Matthew Durham; great nieces and nephews, Allie, Josiah,...

Barbara A. Morris

Barbara A. Morris

Jul 7, 2022

Barbara A. Morris died July 7, 2022 at home in Dublin, VA. She was born on February 25, 1945 in Radford, VA. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Roger W. Boon Sr. and Annie Boon; and brother, Roger W. Boone Jr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Morris, having been married for 54 years; her son, David...

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

Jul 4, 2022

William Preston Caldwell, more fondly known to his family and friends as PETEY, passed away suddenly on Monday July 4, 2022. Petey was born on July 9, 1956 to the late Ray Preston Caldwell and Roxie “Nance” Caldwell Dillow. Also proceeding Petey in death were his brother Thurman Caldwell, sister Mary “Jeannie” Ballinger, infant son William Ray Caldwell and granddaughter...

Guy French Ellett II

Guy French Ellett II

Jun 29, 2022

Guy French Ellett II, 85, of Riner, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was a veteran of 5 branches of the military and retired as Sergeant First Class from the US Army. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. Ellett and Minnie Henderson Ellett; and his grandson, Matthew Thaddeus Ellett. He is survived by his loving...

Billy Junior Bramlett

Billy Junior Bramlett

Jun 27, 2022

Billy J. Bramlett was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 27, 2022 at age 75. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Janet Ponton Bramlett, and his three children Carla Hale (Husband Joe Hale) of Blacksburg, Todd Bramlett of Christiansburg, and Kimberly Bramlett of Christiansburg. He was very loved...

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Jun 21, 2022

Brenda Gale Lawrence, 71 of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on June 21, 2022. Brenda was an avid cook and owned Yellow Rose Restaurant. She was also the owner and operator of Brenda’s Treasure Hunt located in Radford and Christiansburg. Brenda always loved a good yard sale. She was much loved and will be missed by many. Brenda is survived by...

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Jun 20, 2022

Samantha Nicole Weddel, 32 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 20, 2022. She is survived by her dad, Brian Weddel Sr. (Gina Worrell); mother, Deborah Weddel; children, Annabelle Sola, Nathan Weddel, Amethyst Lilly; siblings, Brian Weddel Jr., Jack Weddel, Christopher Weddel, Izaac Weddel, Crystal Weddel, Harley Cox; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other special family...

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Jun 18, 2022

Ronald Shemil Johnson of Christiansburg, transitioned to rest on June 18, 2022, at the age of 36. Ronald was born August 31, 1985, in Christiansburg. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and employed at Good Will in Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Johnson and Paw Paw, Alfred Reggie Mills. Those left to...

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