Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

Kenneth Edward Thompson

Kenneth Edward Thompson

May 15, 2022

Kenneth Edward Thompson, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away surrounded by his family on May 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry “Ed” Thompson and Stina Thompson; and brother, Lawrence “Danny” Thompson. Kenneth is survived by his sisters, Shirley Woolwine and Rita Roseberry; wife, Kim Stafford Thompson; children, Denise Thompson Reed (Bobby), Vanessa Thompson Moore (David), Naomi...

Frances Virginia Lane (Bradley) Poole

Frances Virginia Lane (Bradley) Poole

May 14, 2022

Frances Virginia Lane (Bradley) Poole passed away on May 14, 2022 at English Meadows in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Whigham, GA on October 3, 1927 to William Claude Lane, Sr. and Loris Gregory Lane. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her first husband James Phillips Bradley, Sr., a daughter, Frances Lane Canada (Roanoke, VA), her...

Elizabeth Lewis "Libby" Beamer

Elizabeth Lewis "Libby" Beamer

May 13, 2022

Elizabeth Lewis “Libby” Beamer of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, surrounded by family in Richmond, Virginia. Born April 21, 1930, in Chilhowie, Virginia, she is preceded in death by her parents, John William Lewis and Lady Maupin Lewis, and her brothers, James Lewis and William Lewis. She is also preceded in death by her husband of...

Dorothy May Miller

Dorothy May Miller

May 11, 2022

Dorothy May Miller, 85, of Radford, passed away May 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollie and Stella Moore; husband, Shirley Thomas Miller; daughter, Belinda Ann Eisenhower; grandson, Justin Allen Harris; as well as 3 sisters and one brother - she was the last surviving sibling. Dorothy is survived by her children, Tom Miller and Teresa...

LaCosta Lynn Farmer

LaCosta Lynn Farmer

May 11, 2022

LaCosta Lynn “Lulu” Farmer, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on May 11, 2022. LaCosta was preceded in death by parents, Roger and Linda Farmer; grandparents, Thomas and Verstle Hinkley and Frances and Henry Farmer. LaCosta is survived by her sisters Mitzi and Jonathan (Jonboy to her) King, Tanya Farmer and Mitch Ratcliff and Victoria and Ronald Williams; aunts, cousins, friends...

Shairan Gillespie-Araiza

Shairan Gillespie-Araiza

May 10, 2022

Shairan Gillespie-Araiza (57) of Check, VA departed this life after battling an acute illness on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Shairan was born and raised in Blacksburg, VA on December 30, 1964. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and New River Community College. She worked as a Communications Supervisor with the Radford University Police Department for over 30 years...

Benjamin John Chesley Rowan

Benjamin John Chesley Rowan

May 7, 2022

Benjamin John Chesley Rowan, 43, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away May 7, 2022. He is survived by his parents David and Linda Rowan; uncles and aunts, John and Natalie DeWalt of Kane, PA, Jay and Chris Rowan of Warren, PA and Bill and Theresa Rowan of Warren, PA. He is also survived by cousins, Mike, Andrew, Jake, Karen, Deidra, Robin,...

Lori Ann Parker Collins

Lori Ann Parker Collins

May 6, 2022

Lori Ann Parker Collins age 60, departed this life on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Skyline Nursing and Rehab in Floyd, Va., after a long battle with MS. She was born on April 22, 1962 in Christiansburg. Lori was a 1980 graduate of Christiansburg High School, then later obtained her nursing degree at NRCC. She worked in various nursing homes...

Buddy Royal

Buddy Royal

May 3, 2022

Buddy Royal passed from this life on May 3, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. Buddy was the son of the late Jesse and Tokey Royal. Left to cherish his memories are his brother, Chip (Helen); nephew, Michael Royal (Sandra); niece, Farrah Royal Poage (John); great-nephews, Michael Royal II, Ashton Poage, and Andrew Royal; as well as...

Rosa Holcomb Linkous

Rosa Holcomb Linkous

Apr 26, 2022

Rosa Holcomb Linkous, born on December 7, 1925 passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Josie Catron Holcomb; husband, Clovis Emanuel Linkous; sisters, Janice Hixon and Lela McGuyer; brother, Alfred Holcomb; and a grandson, Henry G. Linkous. She is survived by her sons; Harold Leslie Linkous,...

Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson

Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson

Apr 25, 2022

Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson, 87, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 after an extended illness. Jean was born in Bluefield, WV and called Christiansburg, VA home since moving with her family as a small child. She was a graduate of Radford College (University) where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She taught music in schools in Riner, Auburn...

Everett Gray Reed Jr.

Everett Gray Reed Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

Everett Gray Reed Jr., age 76 of Floyd, VA passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 born October 19, 1945 in Christiansburg and resided in Pulaski, Va. He was the son of the late Ruby Musselman and Everett G. Reed Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Quesenberry. Jr. is survived by his wife Katherine Reed; daughters,...

Gary Lee Alley

Gary Lee Alley

Apr 24, 2022

Gary Lee Alley, 38, of Riner, passed away on April 24, 2022. Gary is survived by his wife, Lisa Miranda Alley; children, Kelsey Renee Price, Jasmine Ariel Alley, Sierra Destiny Page Alley, Kaylie Lenora Alley, and Tristen Lee Alley; goddaughters, Marissa Amber Cook, Kari Alyssa Cook; grandchildren, Freya Storm Covey, Skyler Marie Cook, Colton Lee Wiatt; moms, Linda Darlene Davis,...

Judy Lynn Bond

Judy Lynn Bond

Apr 23, 2022

Judy Lynn Bond, 56 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonah Lee and Frances Sue Hinkley; and siblings, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris, Tom Hinkley, Vernus Hinkley, Bobbie Jennings, Kitty Musselman, and Jack Hinkley; and grandson, Garrett Wilf. Judy is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Bond; children, Leann...

Peggy Mathena Dehart

Peggy Mathena Dehart

Apr 20, 2022

Peggy Mathena Dehart (79) of Fairlawn, left the Earth on April 20, 2022 to be an angel with her Savior Jesus Christ. It was her wish to go to the beach one more time and she did. She put her feet in the sand and entered the gates shortly after brushing the sand off her feet as the Lord ushered...

Gayle W. Thornton

Gayle W. Thornton

Apr 19, 2022

Gayle W. Thornton, 81, of Christiansburg passed away on April 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Valice and Clyde Fitzgerald; brother, Madison Ray Fitzgerald; and son, William Scott King. She is survived by her loving husband, Howard Malcolm Thornton; granddaughters, Ashley K. Looney and husband Scott Looney, Stephanie A. King and partner Allison Reed,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

Kenneth Edward Thompson

Kenneth Edward Thompson

May 15, 2022

Kenneth Edward Thompson, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away surrounded by his family on May 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry “Ed” Thompson and Stina Thompson; and brother, Lawrence “Danny” Thompson. Kenneth is survived by his sisters, Shirley Woolwine and Rita Roseberry; wife, Kim Stafford Thompson; children, Denise Thompson Reed (Bobby), Vanessa Thompson Moore (David), Naomi...

Frances Virginia Lane (Bradley) Poole

Frances Virginia Lane (Bradley) Poole

May 14, 2022

Frances Virginia Lane (Bradley) Poole passed away on May 14, 2022 at English Meadows in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Whigham, GA on October 3, 1927 to William Claude Lane, Sr. and Loris Gregory Lane. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her first husband James Phillips Bradley, Sr., a daughter, Frances Lane Canada (Roanoke, VA), her...

Elizabeth Lewis "Libby" Beamer

Elizabeth Lewis "Libby" Beamer

May 13, 2022

Elizabeth Lewis “Libby” Beamer of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, surrounded by family in Richmond, Virginia. Born April 21, 1930, in Chilhowie, Virginia, she is preceded in death by her parents, John William Lewis and Lady Maupin Lewis, and her brothers, James Lewis and William Lewis. She is also preceded in death by her husband of...

Dorothy May Miller

Dorothy May Miller

May 11, 2022

Dorothy May Miller, 85, of Radford, passed away May 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollie and Stella Moore; husband, Shirley Thomas Miller; daughter, Belinda Ann Eisenhower; grandson, Justin Allen Harris; as well as 3 sisters and one brother - she was the last surviving sibling. Dorothy is survived by her children, Tom Miller and Teresa...

LaCosta Lynn Farmer

LaCosta Lynn Farmer

May 11, 2022

LaCosta Lynn “Lulu” Farmer, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on May 11, 2022. LaCosta was preceded in death by parents, Roger and Linda Farmer; grandparents, Thomas and Verstle Hinkley and Frances and Henry Farmer. LaCosta is survived by her sisters Mitzi and Jonathan (Jonboy to her) King, Tanya Farmer and Mitch Ratcliff and Victoria and Ronald Williams; aunts, cousins, friends...

Shairan Gillespie-Araiza

Shairan Gillespie-Araiza

May 10, 2022

Shairan Gillespie-Araiza (57) of Check, VA departed this life after battling an acute illness on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Shairan was born and raised in Blacksburg, VA on December 30, 1964. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and New River Community College. She worked as a Communications Supervisor with the Radford University Police Department for over 30 years...

Benjamin John Chesley Rowan

Benjamin John Chesley Rowan

May 7, 2022

Benjamin John Chesley Rowan, 43, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away May 7, 2022. He is survived by his parents David and Linda Rowan; uncles and aunts, John and Natalie DeWalt of Kane, PA, Jay and Chris Rowan of Warren, PA and Bill and Theresa Rowan of Warren, PA. He is also survived by cousins, Mike, Andrew, Jake, Karen, Deidra, Robin,...

Lori Ann Parker Collins

Lori Ann Parker Collins

May 6, 2022

Lori Ann Parker Collins age 60, departed this life on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Skyline Nursing and Rehab in Floyd, Va., after a long battle with MS. She was born on April 22, 1962 in Christiansburg. Lori was a 1980 graduate of Christiansburg High School, then later obtained her nursing degree at NRCC. She worked in various nursing homes...

Buddy Royal

Buddy Royal

May 3, 2022

Buddy Royal passed from this life on May 3, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. Buddy was the son of the late Jesse and Tokey Royal. Left to cherish his memories are his brother, Chip (Helen); nephew, Michael Royal (Sandra); niece, Farrah Royal Poage (John); great-nephews, Michael Royal II, Ashton Poage, and Andrew Royal; as well as...

Rosa Holcomb Linkous

Rosa Holcomb Linkous

Apr 26, 2022

Rosa Holcomb Linkous, born on December 7, 1925 passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Josie Catron Holcomb; husband, Clovis Emanuel Linkous; sisters, Janice Hixon and Lela McGuyer; brother, Alfred Holcomb; and a grandson, Henry G. Linkous. She is survived by her sons; Harold Leslie Linkous,...

Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson

Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson

Apr 25, 2022

Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson, 87, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 after an extended illness. Jean was born in Bluefield, WV and called Christiansburg, VA home since moving with her family as a small child. She was a graduate of Radford College (University) where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She taught music in schools in Riner, Auburn...

Everett Gray Reed Jr.

Everett Gray Reed Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

Everett Gray Reed Jr., age 76 of Floyd, VA passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 born October 19, 1945 in Christiansburg and resided in Pulaski, Va. He was the son of the late Ruby Musselman and Everett G. Reed Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Quesenberry. Jr. is survived by his wife Katherine Reed; daughters,...

Gary Lee Alley

Gary Lee Alley

Apr 24, 2022

Gary Lee Alley, 38, of Riner, passed away on April 24, 2022. Gary is survived by his wife, Lisa Miranda Alley; children, Kelsey Renee Price, Jasmine Ariel Alley, Sierra Destiny Page Alley, Kaylie Lenora Alley, and Tristen Lee Alley; goddaughters, Marissa Amber Cook, Kari Alyssa Cook; grandchildren, Freya Storm Covey, Skyler Marie Cook, Colton Lee Wiatt; moms, Linda Darlene Davis,...

Judy Lynn Bond

Judy Lynn Bond

Apr 23, 2022

Judy Lynn Bond, 56 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonah Lee and Frances Sue Hinkley; and siblings, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris, Tom Hinkley, Vernus Hinkley, Bobbie Jennings, Kitty Musselman, and Jack Hinkley; and grandson, Garrett Wilf. Judy is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Bond; children, Leann...

Peggy Mathena Dehart

Peggy Mathena Dehart

Apr 20, 2022

Peggy Mathena Dehart (79) of Fairlawn, left the Earth on April 20, 2022 to be an angel with her Savior Jesus Christ. It was her wish to go to the beach one more time and she did. She put her feet in the sand and entered the gates shortly after brushing the sand off her feet as the Lord ushered...

Gayle W. Thornton

Gayle W. Thornton

Apr 19, 2022

Gayle W. Thornton, 81, of Christiansburg passed away on April 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Valice and Clyde Fitzgerald; brother, Madison Ray Fitzgerald; and son, William Scott King. She is survived by her loving husband, Howard Malcolm Thornton; granddaughters, Ashley K. Looney and husband Scott Looney, Stephanie A. King and partner Allison Reed,...

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