Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

William 'Bill' Greear

William 'Bill' Greear

Nov 15, 2022

William ‘Bill’ Greear, 86 of Riner, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2022. Bill was a lifetime dairy and beef cattle farmer in Riner. He helped establish the Riner Volunteer Fire Department in 1957 and was a Charter Member. Bill obtained his Dairy Science degree in 1957 from Virginia Tech and was a longtime Farm Bureau member and...

Raymond Dudley Graham Jr.

Raymond Dudley Graham Jr.

Nov 14, 2022

On Monday, November 14, 2022, Raymond Dudley Graham, Jr., loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 64. Born to Raymond Graham and Mary Foster Graham, Ray graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1976. He went on to study a few years at Virginia Tech before moving on to play with the Cincinnati Reds Organization. Ray was a...

Nancy Jo Silvers Curtis

Nancy Jo Silvers Curtis

Nov 10, 2022

Nancy Jo Silvers Curtis, 85, of Christiansburg, passed on peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born December 31, 1936, in Montgomery County to her parents, the late Joseph Andrew Silvers and Ada Light Silvers. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and she and her husband, Terry Thomas Curtis, returned...

Gilda McDaniel Carden

Gilda McDaniel Carden

Nov 9, 2022

Gilda McDaniel Carden, born on July 12, 1933, passed away November 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rutherford Guy and Hettie Ellen McDaniel; husband, Ernest Ray Carden; and brothers, Johnny, Larry, and David McDaniel. Gilda is survived by her sons, Michael (Kathy), Timothy (Maureen), Mark (Karen); daughter, Donna Berry (Brad); grandchildren, Heather Eschbach (Chris), Jonathan Berry,...

Debra Jean Stump Hall

Debra Jean Stump Hall

Nov 8, 2022

Our dear mother, Debra Jean Stump Hall, sadly passed away on November 8, 2022 at the age of 53. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. Debra was preceded in death by her grandma, Nadene Stump. Left behind to cherish her memory is her mother, Shelby Farris; father, Chuckie Fugur; beloved husband, John Hall;...

Joanne Huffman

Joanne Huffman

Nov 7, 2022

Nancy Joanne Huffman, 73 of Christiansburg, passed away on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cline and Zelva Mitchell Barker; brother, Michael Barker; sister, Linda Grubb. Joanne is survived by her husband, Donald Arthur Huffman; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Anne and George William White III; sister, Joyce Barker Brown; sister-in-law, Betty Barker; nephews, Roger Smith,...

Dorothy Marie McKenna

Dorothy Marie McKenna

Nov 7, 2022

Dorothy Marie McKenna, 96 of Christiansburg, passed away on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Addie M. James; siblings, Jesse James, Jr., Frances James-Ingram, Denton James, Charlie James, Wayne James, Gary James; and her husband, Edward F. McKenna. Dorothy is survived by her sons, James J. McKenna and Edward F. McKenna, Jr.; grandsons,...

Rachel Carolina Butner Belcher

Rachel Carolina Butner Belcher

Nov 4, 2022

Rachel Carolina Butner Belcher, 33 of Floyd, passed away November 4, 2022. Rachel was preceded in death by her grandma, Mildred R. Parsons Butner. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Belcher; mother, Sharon R. Butner Overton; stepfather, Donald G. Overton; brothers, Garrett J. Overton and companion Harley Cox, Caleb T. Overton and wife Monica; sister, Melinda Perry; niece and...

Lois Olene Richardson Stanger

Lois Olene Richardson Stanger

Nov 2, 2022

Lois Olene Richardson Stanger of Christiansburg passed away November 2, 2022, at the age of 97. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Billy N. Stanger, parents Rev. P.A. and Maggie Smith Richardson, sister Arlene Harbert, brother Percy Richardson, and son-in-law Donald Osborne, as well as several nieces and nephews....

Joyce Ann Barker Hutchison

Joyce Ann Barker Hutchison

Nov 1, 2022

Joyce Ann Barker Hutchison, age 85 went to be with the Lord November 1, 2022. She died peacefully at home with her beloved husband of 64 years. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, William Douglas Hutchison. Joyce is survived by her husband and soul mate of 64 years, Leroy William Hutchison of Blacksburg; her oldest daughter, Teresa...

Lena Tea Pugh Leighton

Lena Tea Pugh Leighton

Oct 31, 2022

Lena Tea Pugh Leighton, 88, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, and is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Posey and Ersula Pugh; her husband, Wilbur R. Leighton; and her son, Jerry Vest. She is survived by her children, Larry Vest, Sherry Schoolfield, and...

Magnolia Jan Stilley

Magnolia Jan Stilley

Oct 27, 2022

Our dearest Magnolia Jan Stilley was delivered and left us on October 27, 2022 at 10:12 am. While sixteen weeks was not even close to the time here we would have wanted to have with her, we have and will continue to cherish each and every moment that we did have with her. She is loved, adored, and honored by...

Dhandai Vera Pardasie

Dhandai Vera Pardasie

Oct 27, 2022

Dhandai Vera Pardasie, 55, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born on August 8, 1967 in Chaguanas, Trinidad. She was preceded in death by her mother, Meena Pardasie. She is survived by her husband, Jagdeece “Jag” Ramsoondar; sons, John Ramsoondar and Justin Ramsoondar; father, Manichand Pardasie; brothers, Nishan Pardasie, Steve Pardasie, and Ravi Pardasie;...

Kenneth Edward Keith

Kenneth Edward Keith

Oct 26, 2022

After a heroic battle with cancer, Kenneth Edward Keith passed away surrounded by family on October 26, 2022 at the age of 59. Kenneth was born on October 28, 1962, in Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles ‘Ray’ Keith; brothers, Ronnie, Robert, Richard Keith; and son, Kenny Keith. Kenneth is survived by his mother, Joyce...

Roger Turpin

Roger Turpin

Oct 25, 2022

Roger Turpin, 47 of Radford passed away on October 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Turpin. Roger is survived by his mom, Sharon Turpin; children, Layla Turpin, Colin Turpin, Abby Turpin, Bryan Turpin, Cynthia Turpin, Joshua Turpin, Kayla Bullion, and Jessice Bullion; grandchild, Harmony Turpin; and brother, Donnie Turpin. Roger enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, drag...

Andrew Jackson Otey Sr.

Andrew Jackson Otey Sr.

Oct 25, 2022

Andrew Jackson Otey, Sr. of Christiansburg, passed away October 25, 2022. He is survived by his children, Brenda Abshire (Roger Bouldin), Linda Otey (Richy Gold), Richard Otey, James Otey; daughter-in-law, Peggy Sawyers; grandchildren, Edward Abshire Jr., Charlotte Abshire, Dylan Rakes, Brandon Rakes, Destiny Otey, and Danae Otey; step-grandchild, Rose Sawyers; and special friend, Marie Hinkley. Graveside Service will be Friday,...

Edward Burton Henson

Edward Burton Henson

Oct 23, 2022

Edward Burton Henson, born April 20, 1925, departed this life on October 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Lois Atkinson Henson, son, Perry Henson and wife Gloria, and daughter, Kathy Henson Klaudt. Grandchildren are Michael Henson (Karen), Kari Howard (Gordon), Kristi Snapp, Jessica Largen (DJ) and Michaela Liles (Wade). Great-grandchildren are Justin Henson (Kayla), Katelyn Roberts (Jake), Abigail,...

Dorthy Howell

Dorthy Howell

Oct 23, 2022

Dorthy Howell, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on October 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Howell; parents, James and Alice Vargo; granddaughter, Jennifer Vest; as well as 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Dorthy is survived by her children, Debbie Vest (Randy), Pam Haas (Jack), Judy Moody (Fred), Dana Anderson (Blake); grandchildren, David Vest, Mark Vest,...

Nancy Ratcliffe Altice

Nancy Ratcliffe Altice

Oct 23, 2022

Nancy Ratcliffe Altice, born March 29, 1941, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by most of her family after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She was a very much loved Mom, Granny, Weme, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddy and Nannie Ratcliffe; brothers, Terry, Harry, Roy, Bobby, George; and sisters,...

George Grover Nixon Jr

George Grover Nixon Jr

Oct 20, 2022

Born in 1932 and raised in Christiansburg, George Grover Nixon, Jr. ‘Grover’, grew up on his family’s farm in Floyd County with his parents, George Nixon, Sr. and Alma Nixon; as well as his two brothers: Henry and Kenneth Nixon. During High School, he developed a love of both football and basketball. He played basketball and would go on to...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

William 'Bill' Greear

William 'Bill' Greear

Nov 15, 2022

William ‘Bill’ Greear, 86 of Riner, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2022. Bill was a lifetime dairy and beef cattle farmer in Riner. He helped establish the Riner Volunteer Fire Department in 1957 and was a Charter Member. Bill obtained his Dairy Science degree in 1957 from Virginia Tech and was a longtime Farm Bureau member and...

Raymond Dudley Graham Jr.

Raymond Dudley Graham Jr.

Nov 14, 2022

On Monday, November 14, 2022, Raymond Dudley Graham, Jr., loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 64. Born to Raymond Graham and Mary Foster Graham, Ray graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1976. He went on to study a few years at Virginia Tech before moving on to play with the Cincinnati Reds Organization. Ray was a...

Nancy Jo Silvers Curtis

Nancy Jo Silvers Curtis

Nov 10, 2022

Nancy Jo Silvers Curtis, 85, of Christiansburg, passed on peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born December 31, 1936, in Montgomery County to her parents, the late Joseph Andrew Silvers and Ada Light Silvers. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and she and her husband, Terry Thomas Curtis, returned...

Gilda McDaniel Carden

Gilda McDaniel Carden

Nov 9, 2022

Gilda McDaniel Carden, born on July 12, 1933, passed away November 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rutherford Guy and Hettie Ellen McDaniel; husband, Ernest Ray Carden; and brothers, Johnny, Larry, and David McDaniel. Gilda is survived by her sons, Michael (Kathy), Timothy (Maureen), Mark (Karen); daughter, Donna Berry (Brad); grandchildren, Heather Eschbach (Chris), Jonathan Berry,...

Debra Jean Stump Hall

Debra Jean Stump Hall

Nov 8, 2022

Our dear mother, Debra Jean Stump Hall, sadly passed away on November 8, 2022 at the age of 53. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. Debra was preceded in death by her grandma, Nadene Stump. Left behind to cherish her memory is her mother, Shelby Farris; father, Chuckie Fugur; beloved husband, John Hall;...

Joanne Huffman

Joanne Huffman

Nov 7, 2022

Nancy Joanne Huffman, 73 of Christiansburg, passed away on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cline and Zelva Mitchell Barker; brother, Michael Barker; sister, Linda Grubb. Joanne is survived by her husband, Donald Arthur Huffman; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Anne and George William White III; sister, Joyce Barker Brown; sister-in-law, Betty Barker; nephews, Roger Smith,...

Dorothy Marie McKenna

Dorothy Marie McKenna

Nov 7, 2022

Dorothy Marie McKenna, 96 of Christiansburg, passed away on November 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Addie M. James; siblings, Jesse James, Jr., Frances James-Ingram, Denton James, Charlie James, Wayne James, Gary James; and her husband, Edward F. McKenna. Dorothy is survived by her sons, James J. McKenna and Edward F. McKenna, Jr.; grandsons,...

Rachel Carolina Butner Belcher

Rachel Carolina Butner Belcher

Nov 4, 2022

Rachel Carolina Butner Belcher, 33 of Floyd, passed away November 4, 2022. Rachel was preceded in death by her grandma, Mildred R. Parsons Butner. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Belcher; mother, Sharon R. Butner Overton; stepfather, Donald G. Overton; brothers, Garrett J. Overton and companion Harley Cox, Caleb T. Overton and wife Monica; sister, Melinda Perry; niece and...

Lois Olene Richardson Stanger

Lois Olene Richardson Stanger

Nov 2, 2022

Lois Olene Richardson Stanger of Christiansburg passed away November 2, 2022, at the age of 97. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Billy N. Stanger, parents Rev. P.A. and Maggie Smith Richardson, sister Arlene Harbert, brother Percy Richardson, and son-in-law Donald Osborne, as well as several nieces and nephews....

Joyce Ann Barker Hutchison

Joyce Ann Barker Hutchison

Nov 1, 2022

Joyce Ann Barker Hutchison, age 85 went to be with the Lord November 1, 2022. She died peacefully at home with her beloved husband of 64 years. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, William Douglas Hutchison. Joyce is survived by her husband and soul mate of 64 years, Leroy William Hutchison of Blacksburg; her oldest daughter, Teresa...

Lena Tea Pugh Leighton

Lena Tea Pugh Leighton

Oct 31, 2022

Lena Tea Pugh Leighton, 88, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, and is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Posey and Ersula Pugh; her husband, Wilbur R. Leighton; and her son, Jerry Vest. She is survived by her children, Larry Vest, Sherry Schoolfield, and...

Magnolia Jan Stilley

Magnolia Jan Stilley

Oct 27, 2022

Our dearest Magnolia Jan Stilley was delivered and left us on October 27, 2022 at 10:12 am. While sixteen weeks was not even close to the time here we would have wanted to have with her, we have and will continue to cherish each and every moment that we did have with her. She is loved, adored, and honored by...

Dhandai Vera Pardasie

Dhandai Vera Pardasie

Oct 27, 2022

Dhandai Vera Pardasie, 55, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born on August 8, 1967 in Chaguanas, Trinidad. She was preceded in death by her mother, Meena Pardasie. She is survived by her husband, Jagdeece “Jag” Ramsoondar; sons, John Ramsoondar and Justin Ramsoondar; father, Manichand Pardasie; brothers, Nishan Pardasie, Steve Pardasie, and Ravi Pardasie;...

Kenneth Edward Keith

Kenneth Edward Keith

Oct 26, 2022

After a heroic battle with cancer, Kenneth Edward Keith passed away surrounded by family on October 26, 2022 at the age of 59. Kenneth was born on October 28, 1962, in Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles ‘Ray’ Keith; brothers, Ronnie, Robert, Richard Keith; and son, Kenny Keith. Kenneth is survived by his mother, Joyce...

Roger Turpin

Roger Turpin

Oct 25, 2022

Roger Turpin, 47 of Radford passed away on October 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Turpin. Roger is survived by his mom, Sharon Turpin; children, Layla Turpin, Colin Turpin, Abby Turpin, Bryan Turpin, Cynthia Turpin, Joshua Turpin, Kayla Bullion, and Jessice Bullion; grandchild, Harmony Turpin; and brother, Donnie Turpin. Roger enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, drag...

Andrew Jackson Otey Sr.

Andrew Jackson Otey Sr.

Oct 25, 2022

Andrew Jackson Otey, Sr. of Christiansburg, passed away October 25, 2022. He is survived by his children, Brenda Abshire (Roger Bouldin), Linda Otey (Richy Gold), Richard Otey, James Otey; daughter-in-law, Peggy Sawyers; grandchildren, Edward Abshire Jr., Charlotte Abshire, Dylan Rakes, Brandon Rakes, Destiny Otey, and Danae Otey; step-grandchild, Rose Sawyers; and special friend, Marie Hinkley. Graveside Service will be Friday,...

Edward Burton Henson

Edward Burton Henson

Oct 23, 2022

Edward Burton Henson, born April 20, 1925, departed this life on October 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Lois Atkinson Henson, son, Perry Henson and wife Gloria, and daughter, Kathy Henson Klaudt. Grandchildren are Michael Henson (Karen), Kari Howard (Gordon), Kristi Snapp, Jessica Largen (DJ) and Michaela Liles (Wade). Great-grandchildren are Justin Henson (Kayla), Katelyn Roberts (Jake), Abigail,...

Dorthy Howell

Dorthy Howell

Oct 23, 2022

Dorthy Howell, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on October 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Howell; parents, James and Alice Vargo; granddaughter, Jennifer Vest; as well as 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Dorthy is survived by her children, Debbie Vest (Randy), Pam Haas (Jack), Judy Moody (Fred), Dana Anderson (Blake); grandchildren, David Vest, Mark Vest,...

Nancy Ratcliffe Altice

Nancy Ratcliffe Altice

Oct 23, 2022

Nancy Ratcliffe Altice, born March 29, 1941, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by most of her family after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She was a very much loved Mom, Granny, Weme, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddy and Nannie Ratcliffe; brothers, Terry, Harry, Roy, Bobby, George; and sisters,...

George Grover Nixon Jr

George Grover Nixon Jr

Oct 20, 2022

Born in 1932 and raised in Christiansburg, George Grover Nixon, Jr. ‘Grover’, grew up on his family’s farm in Floyd County with his parents, George Nixon, Sr. and Alma Nixon; as well as his two brothers: Henry and Kenneth Nixon. During High School, he developed a love of both football and basketball. He played basketball and would go on to...

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