Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Justin Daniel Thompson

Justin Daniel Thompson

Jun 16, 2022

Justin Daniel Thompson, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Virginia unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16th at the age of 33. He was a 2007 graduate of Christiansburg High School and proud member of the Virginia Tech Dining Services staff, where he worked as a Chef de Cuisine. Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Joyce R. Light

Joyce R. Light

Jun 14, 2022

Joyce R. Light, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Ruth Reed; and her beloved husband, Archie Light. Joyce is survived by her son, Jackie Akers (Ellen); step-children, Joyce Harris (Winfred) and family, David Light (Terry) and family; grandchild, Tracy Bartley (Jason); great-grandchildren, Kane Whitlock and Brooke Whitlock;...

Doris Akers Sutphin

Doris Akers Sutphin

Jun 12, 2022

Doris Akers Sutphin, 88 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 12, 2022. She retired from VPI. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Leroy and Alfreda Bower Akers; and brothers, Jimmy Michael Akers and Richard Lee Akers. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Dan Sutphin; daughter, Tracy Shepherd and husband, Dean; grandchildren, Zach Shepherd...

Dennis Reed Monk

Dennis Reed Monk

Jun 4, 2022

Dennis Reed Monk, age 67, passed on to his heavenly home on June 4, 2022. He was a resident of the world but frequented the Southwest Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his father, William Monk and mother, Amelia Reed Munson. He is survived by his siblings, Britt, Debra, Brenda, and Billie Gail and nephews, Nicholas and Michael...

Imogene Lucas Teel

Imogene Lucas Teel

Jun 4, 2022

CHRISTIANSBURG- Nora “Imogene” Lucas Teel, having lived 96 years on this earth, began her new life in paradise on Saturday, June 4, 2022, after a brief illness. She joined her husband, Colen Teel, in heaven after living 24 years alone. Imogene was born on October 30, 1925, to her parents Montie J. Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas, being the seventh...

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Jun 4, 2022

Virgie Gilmer Akers, 77, of Christansburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2022. Virgie was born on July 9, 1944 to the late Milton and Myrtle Gilmer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Myrtle Gilmer; grandsons, Gabriel David Akers and Elijah Douglas Altis. She is survived by her husband and the love of her life of...

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Jun 2, 2022

Dorothy (Deet) Mae Duncan, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 2, 2022. Dorothy was born on October 8, 1939, to James and Ethel Sumler. In 1962, Dorothy and Robert L Duncan married in Christiansburg. Dorothy and Robert went on to have 3 children Robert Jr, Lisa Ann and Anthony Todd. Along with her parents Dorothy was predeceased by her...

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Charles Kyle Whitescarver, Jr., kindly known to all as Dub, passed away June 1, 2022. He was born on November 2, 1924 in Davy, West Virginia. He lived his life in Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Riner, sometimes in Venice, Florida, and lately at the Showalter Center at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg. Family will receive visitors at Horne Funeral Home in...

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Jun 1, 2022

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso Christiansburg, VA – Carolyn Obiso, born August 21, 1949, passed away on June 1, 2022 from a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Carolyn was born in Franklin, New Jersey and was a graduate of Franklin High School (class of ‘67). A remarkably talented and driven floral designer, she began her career at Jones Florist in...

George Calvin Ratcliffe

George Calvin Ratcliffe

Jun 1, 2022

George Calvin Ratcliffe of Pilot, Virginia went to sleep in Jesus Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 97. After several months of declining health, George died with his family by his side. George was born in Snowville, Virginia on August 22, 1924, to Waddy and Nannie (Roop) Ratcliffe. The oldest of five sons, George was self-educated and diligently...

Sarah Teany Duncan

Sarah Teany Duncan

Jun 1, 2022

Sarah Teany Duncan, 94, of Christiansburg passed away June 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Paul Duncan; parents, George and Elizabeth Teany; brothers, Ludlow Teany, Paul Teany, George ‘Sonny’ Teany, and John Teany; sisters, Julia Bratton and Sally Bowles; brothers-in-law, Robert Bratton, Rhudy Bowles, and Bob Semones; and sisters-in-law, Marge Teany, and Susan Teany ....

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Jun 1, 2022

MCCAULEY, ELIZABETH DALTON Elizabeth Dalton McCauley of Christiansburg, Virginia quietly passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on June 1, 2022, attended by her children. She was 81 years old. Catherine Elizabeth Dalton, known as Elizabeth to her family and friends, was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 14, 1941 to Joseph and Catherine Dalton. Elizabeth and...

Lois "June" Helms

Lois "June" Helms

May 31, 2022

Lois “June” Helms, 94 of Christiansburg, passed away on May 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Vanover, Jr. and Stella Vanover; her husband, Paul Nathaniel Helms; daughter, Sybilla Pendleton; and siblings, Johnny Vanover, Billy Vanover, Paulene Hobbs, Francis Padgett, Erma Kitts, Ronald Vanover, Lilly Vanover, and Smiles Ciani. June is survived by her son, Evans...

George Gilbert Boshell

George Gilbert Boshell

May 30, 2022

George Gilbert Boshell, 71 of Shawsville, VA, passed away May 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Plaster and Edith Louise Boshell; and sister, Tressie Boshell Thierry. George is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Riley; brother-in-law, Mike Brookshire; sons, Tony Riley (Suzanne), Steve Riley (Meredith); and grandchildren, Seth Riley, Jeremy Bowles, Josiah Riley (Meredith), and...

Harriet Stockhoff

Harriet Stockhoff

May 26, 2022

Harriet Stockhoff 83 of Christiansburg, passed away on May 26, 2022. She was born on January 18, 1939. Harriet worked at East Greenbush NY Central School District for 30 years and was a special needs teachers aide and union president there. She enjoyed participating in her church’s choirs, and was a youth group leader as well as a church elder....

Charles Carson Kempfer

Charles Carson Kempfer

May 23, 2022

Charles Carson Kempfer, 85 of Riner, passed away on May 23, 2022. Charles retired from pastoring after 20 years and worked at the Virginia Department of Health in the office of emergency medical services for 20 years and was a veteran in the National Guard for 5 years. He returned to ministry during the last 3 years. Charles was preceded...

Donna Blevins Martin

Donna Blevins Martin

May 18, 2022

Donna Blevins Martin, 51, of Max Meadows, Va, born on August 21, 1970, passed away on Wednesday May 18, 2022, at Wythe County Community Hospital. Donna is preceded in death by her parents; Freddy Blevins and Mary Blevins; son, Joshua Martin; and special pet, Charlie Poodle. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jackie Martin; step-mother, Frances Blevins;...

Connie Leon Marshall

Connie Leon Marshall

May 17, 2022

Connie Leon Marshall, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Eddie Albert and Macie Maxine Phillips Marshall; and brothers, Billy Gene Marshall, Edwin Arnold Marshall, and Glenn Marshall. Connie is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Scott Costigan; granddaughter, Trista Scarlett Costigan; step-grandson, Tyler Scott Costigan;...

James Edward Spangler

James Edward Spangler

May 17, 2022

James Edward Spangler, 75, from Shawsville, VA, born on April 27, 1947 passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. James is preceded in death by his parents, Mamie H. Spangler and W.W. Jack Spangler; sister, Nancy S. Yopp; brother-in-law, Donald C. Yopp; niece, Melissa R. Guill. He is survived by his partner, wife, and best friend, Joanie M. Spangler; daughters,...

Lillie Mae Hash Alexander

Lillie Mae Hash Alexander

May 15, 2022

Lillie Mae Hash Alexander, 91 of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday May 15, 2022, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Lillie was born at home in Woodlawn, VA on September 15, 1930, from the union of the late Charlie Younger Hash and Jennie Geneva McMillan. At a very early age, Lillie was baptized and became a member of...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Justin Daniel Thompson

Justin Daniel Thompson

Jun 16, 2022

Justin Daniel Thompson, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Virginia unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16th at the age of 33. He was a 2007 graduate of Christiansburg High School and proud member of the Virginia Tech Dining Services staff, where he worked as a Chef de Cuisine. Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Joyce R. Light

Joyce R. Light

Jun 14, 2022

Joyce R. Light, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Ruth Reed; and her beloved husband, Archie Light. Joyce is survived by her son, Jackie Akers (Ellen); step-children, Joyce Harris (Winfred) and family, David Light (Terry) and family; grandchild, Tracy Bartley (Jason); great-grandchildren, Kane Whitlock and Brooke Whitlock;...

Doris Akers Sutphin

Doris Akers Sutphin

Jun 12, 2022

Doris Akers Sutphin, 88 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 12, 2022. She retired from VPI. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Leroy and Alfreda Bower Akers; and brothers, Jimmy Michael Akers and Richard Lee Akers. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Dan Sutphin; daughter, Tracy Shepherd and husband, Dean; grandchildren, Zach Shepherd...

Dennis Reed Monk

Dennis Reed Monk

Jun 4, 2022

Dennis Reed Monk, age 67, passed on to his heavenly home on June 4, 2022. He was a resident of the world but frequented the Southwest Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his father, William Monk and mother, Amelia Reed Munson. He is survived by his siblings, Britt, Debra, Brenda, and Billie Gail and nephews, Nicholas and Michael...

Imogene Lucas Teel

Imogene Lucas Teel

Jun 4, 2022

CHRISTIANSBURG- Nora “Imogene” Lucas Teel, having lived 96 years on this earth, began her new life in paradise on Saturday, June 4, 2022, after a brief illness. She joined her husband, Colen Teel, in heaven after living 24 years alone. Imogene was born on October 30, 1925, to her parents Montie J. Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas, being the seventh...

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Jun 4, 2022

Virgie Gilmer Akers, 77, of Christansburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2022. Virgie was born on July 9, 1944 to the late Milton and Myrtle Gilmer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Myrtle Gilmer; grandsons, Gabriel David Akers and Elijah Douglas Altis. She is survived by her husband and the love of her life of...

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Jun 2, 2022

Dorothy (Deet) Mae Duncan, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 2, 2022. Dorothy was born on October 8, 1939, to James and Ethel Sumler. In 1962, Dorothy and Robert L Duncan married in Christiansburg. Dorothy and Robert went on to have 3 children Robert Jr, Lisa Ann and Anthony Todd. Along with her parents Dorothy was predeceased by her...

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Charles Kyle Whitescarver, Jr., kindly known to all as Dub, passed away June 1, 2022. He was born on November 2, 1924 in Davy, West Virginia. He lived his life in Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Riner, sometimes in Venice, Florida, and lately at the Showalter Center at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg. Family will receive visitors at Horne Funeral Home in...

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Jun 1, 2022

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso Christiansburg, VA – Carolyn Obiso, born August 21, 1949, passed away on June 1, 2022 from a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Carolyn was born in Franklin, New Jersey and was a graduate of Franklin High School (class of ‘67). A remarkably talented and driven floral designer, she began her career at Jones Florist in...

George Calvin Ratcliffe

George Calvin Ratcliffe

Jun 1, 2022

George Calvin Ratcliffe of Pilot, Virginia went to sleep in Jesus Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 97. After several months of declining health, George died with his family by his side. George was born in Snowville, Virginia on August 22, 1924, to Waddy and Nannie (Roop) Ratcliffe. The oldest of five sons, George was self-educated and diligently...

Sarah Teany Duncan

Sarah Teany Duncan

Jun 1, 2022

Sarah Teany Duncan, 94, of Christiansburg passed away June 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Paul Duncan; parents, George and Elizabeth Teany; brothers, Ludlow Teany, Paul Teany, George ‘Sonny’ Teany, and John Teany; sisters, Julia Bratton and Sally Bowles; brothers-in-law, Robert Bratton, Rhudy Bowles, and Bob Semones; and sisters-in-law, Marge Teany, and Susan Teany ....

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Jun 1, 2022

MCCAULEY, ELIZABETH DALTON Elizabeth Dalton McCauley of Christiansburg, Virginia quietly passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on June 1, 2022, attended by her children. She was 81 years old. Catherine Elizabeth Dalton, known as Elizabeth to her family and friends, was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 14, 1941 to Joseph and Catherine Dalton. Elizabeth and...

Lois "June" Helms

Lois "June" Helms

May 31, 2022

Lois “June” Helms, 94 of Christiansburg, passed away on May 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Vanover, Jr. and Stella Vanover; her husband, Paul Nathaniel Helms; daughter, Sybilla Pendleton; and siblings, Johnny Vanover, Billy Vanover, Paulene Hobbs, Francis Padgett, Erma Kitts, Ronald Vanover, Lilly Vanover, and Smiles Ciani. June is survived by her son, Evans...

George Gilbert Boshell

George Gilbert Boshell

May 30, 2022

George Gilbert Boshell, 71 of Shawsville, VA, passed away May 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Plaster and Edith Louise Boshell; and sister, Tressie Boshell Thierry. George is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Riley; brother-in-law, Mike Brookshire; sons, Tony Riley (Suzanne), Steve Riley (Meredith); and grandchildren, Seth Riley, Jeremy Bowles, Josiah Riley (Meredith), and...

Harriet Stockhoff

Harriet Stockhoff

May 26, 2022

Harriet Stockhoff 83 of Christiansburg, passed away on May 26, 2022. She was born on January 18, 1939. Harriet worked at East Greenbush NY Central School District for 30 years and was a special needs teachers aide and union president there. She enjoyed participating in her church’s choirs, and was a youth group leader as well as a church elder....

Charles Carson Kempfer

Charles Carson Kempfer

May 23, 2022

Charles Carson Kempfer, 85 of Riner, passed away on May 23, 2022. Charles retired from pastoring after 20 years and worked at the Virginia Department of Health in the office of emergency medical services for 20 years and was a veteran in the National Guard for 5 years. He returned to ministry during the last 3 years. Charles was preceded...

Donna Blevins Martin

Donna Blevins Martin

May 18, 2022

Donna Blevins Martin, 51, of Max Meadows, Va, born on August 21, 1970, passed away on Wednesday May 18, 2022, at Wythe County Community Hospital. Donna is preceded in death by her parents; Freddy Blevins and Mary Blevins; son, Joshua Martin; and special pet, Charlie Poodle. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jackie Martin; step-mother, Frances Blevins;...

Connie Leon Marshall

Connie Leon Marshall

May 17, 2022

Connie Leon Marshall, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Eddie Albert and Macie Maxine Phillips Marshall; and brothers, Billy Gene Marshall, Edwin Arnold Marshall, and Glenn Marshall. Connie is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Scott Costigan; granddaughter, Trista Scarlett Costigan; step-grandson, Tyler Scott Costigan;...

James Edward Spangler

James Edward Spangler

May 17, 2022

James Edward Spangler, 75, from Shawsville, VA, born on April 27, 1947 passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. James is preceded in death by his parents, Mamie H. Spangler and W.W. Jack Spangler; sister, Nancy S. Yopp; brother-in-law, Donald C. Yopp; niece, Melissa R. Guill. He is survived by his partner, wife, and best friend, Joanie M. Spangler; daughters,...

Lillie Mae Hash Alexander

Lillie Mae Hash Alexander

May 15, 2022

Lillie Mae Hash Alexander, 91 of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday May 15, 2022, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Lillie was born at home in Woodlawn, VA on September 15, 1930, from the union of the late Charlie Younger Hash and Jennie Geneva McMillan. At a very early age, Lillie was baptized and became a member of...

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