Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher

Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher

Jan 27, 2022

Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher went to be with the lord on January 28th 2022. He was a kind hearted, easy going person. Dan touched so many people with his charming attitude. He never met a stranger, and if he did, it wouldn’t be long before he was your friend. He would do anything for anyone with no questions asked....

Bernard Grey 'Humpty' King

Bernard Grey 'Humpty' King

Jan 25, 2022

A man’s heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) and the Lord called his son, Bernard Grey King ‘Humpty’ of Stone Mountain, Georgia, home on January 25, 2022. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, on November 4, 1954, to the late William King and Ruth Smith Lewis. In addition to his parents he was...

Patsy O'brien Honaker

Patsy O'brien Honaker

Jan 25, 2022

Patsy O'brien Honaker, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away January 25, 2022. She spent most of her life in Lewisburg, WV, having spent the last 6 years here in Christiansburg. Patsy was very loved by her family and friends. Her beautiful smile will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her dad, Joe C.O'brien; mother, Ruby Dowdy O'brien; and...

Paul Leslie Wine

Paul Leslie Wine

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Paul Leslie Wine, age 75, of Christiansburg, VA left this world on January 23rd, 2022 to join our Lord and savior. Paul was surrounded by family before passing peacefully in the night. Born in Columbus, OH on December 12th, 1946 to John and Golda Wine, Paul grew up alongside his sister, Patricia O’Leary, and graduated from South High School...

Bernadine Groseclose Lester

Bernadine Groseclose Lester

Jan 22, 2022

Bernadine Groseclose Lester April 15, 1916 - January 22, 2022 Bernadine Groseclose Lester was the youngest of four daughters born to William Albert Groseclose and Nora Lee Copenhaver Groseclose in Pulaski, Virginia. After losing her mother to the Spanish influenza epidemic in 1918, Bernadine was raised by her father and her beloved Aunt Kate Parks, of Marion, Virginia/Harlan, Kentucky. Bernadine...

Leslie B. Dickerson Jr.

Leslie B. Dickerson Jr.

Jan 21, 2022

Leslie B. Dickerson, Jr., 60 of Christiansburg, passed away on January 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Dickerson; parents, Brownie and Sue Dickerson; and sister, Charmaine Dickerson. Les is survived by his children, Amanda, Aaron, and Olivia; grandchild, Tucker; brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Theresa Dickerson. Services will be private.

John Bentley "Tommy" Myers Jr.

John Bentley "Tommy" Myers Jr.

Jan 20, 2022

John Bentley “Tommy” Myers, Jr. died peacefully in his home on January 20, 2022. He was involved with community and family throughout his life. Tommy was born in Christiansburg on May 25, 1928, to John B. Sr. (1902-1966) and Kathleen Wilson (1906-2002) Myers. A proud member of the “Greatest Generation,” he experienced the Great Depression and World War II (US...

Gabriel Cole Howery

Gabriel Cole Howery

Jan 18, 2022

Gabriel Cole Howery beloved son, brother and friend passed away surrounded by his large and loving family on Tuesday 18 January 2022. “Gabe” as he was known to his family and friends was born on 13 March 2003 in Augusta GA to parents Freddie L. Howery II and Leslea S. Howery. Gabe was known by his family and friends as...

Roger Allen Howell

Roger Allen Howell

Jan 18, 2022

Roger Allen Howell, 59, of Shawsville, passed away January 18, 2022. Roger was a hardworking man who dedicated 15+ years working for the Town of Christiansburg. Prior to that he worked for numerous local furniture factories. When he wasn’t working he was either tending to the family hobby farm, cleaning his guns, or he could be found sitting in a...

Roy Lee Smith Sr.

Roy Lee Smith Sr.

Jan 17, 2022

Roy Lee Smith Sr., 76, of Elliston, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy Gail Smith. He was a lifelong devoted husband. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Marci Smith; son, Roy L. Smith Jr. and daughter-in-law, Melanie; grandchildren, Adrianna McGuire, Zane and...

William Dean Dalton

William Dean Dalton

Jan 12, 2022

William “Dean” Dalton, 79, of Elliston went peacefully to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Hillsville on August 17, 1942 to the late Charlie Addison Dalton and Macy Goad Dalton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Dalton Mize; brother, “Mo” Addison Dalton; sister-in-law, Shelby Coble Dalton; and niece, Dianne Dalton...

Grover Clevand Spangler

Grover Clevand Spangler

Jan 12, 2022

Grover Clevand Spangler passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 74. He was formerly of Roanoke, VA and had been living in Pulaski County for the last several years. He is survived by cousins, Brenda Conner, Mason Biggs and family, and numerous other cousins. Grover loved animals of any kind, especially cats and dogs. In addition, he...

Mildred Sutphin Burk

Mildred Sutphin Burk

Jan 12, 2022

Mildred Sutphin Burk, 88, of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 12, 2022. Mildred was born on October 19, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Gill Burk, her parents, Kenneth and Viola Sutphin, two brothers, Jimmy Lee “Mickey” Sutphin, Chester Wayne “Bud” Sutphin, and son-in-law Mike Dull. Mildred is survived by...

Edward Jackson 'Eddie' Trump Jr.

Edward Jackson 'Eddie' Trump Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

Edward J. Trump, Jr., 67, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born in Christiansburg on August 29, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Trump, Sr., his grandmother Molly McGuyer, his special mentor Hubert Horne and a special friend Kay Young. Eddie is survived by his...

Harvey Hinkley

Harvey Hinkley

Jan 11, 2022

Harvey Hinkley went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Stella Shephard; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Michael Bane; nephew, Shane Bane; as well as his longtime companion, Faye Sorah. He had 2 other children who passed away, Shawn Hinkley and Shirley Hinkley. Everyone called him buddy for...

Larry Isaac Akers

Larry Isaac Akers

Jan 9, 2022

Larry Isaac Akers, 76, born and raised in Christiansburg, VA, residing in Round Hill, VA, went home to be with his heavenly Father on January 9, 2022. Larry is preceded in death by his son, Kelly Wade Akers, brothers and sisters, Calvin, Alvin, Leona, Ruth, Kenneth and Eugene. Survived by his sister, Maybelline Holcomb and brother, Leon Akers He is...

Rod Cupp

Rod Cupp

Jan 9, 2022

During the late evening hours of January 9, 2022 Rod Cupp took the checkered flag, finished his race here on earth and made his way peacefully to join his mom and dad, Alfred and Ruby Cupp in heaven. His children and one grandson, will forever cherish his memory and always strive to make him proud. Kevin and Taylor Cupp and...

James T. Lucas Jr.

James T. Lucas Jr.

Jan 8, 2022

LUCAS, James T., Jr., age 95, died on January 8, 2022, in Radford, VA. Survivors include a son, David P. Lucas and daughter-in-law Bonnie Altizer Lucas of Salem and their children, Jonathan of Asheville, NC and Grayson of Shawsville; a daughter, Laura Lucas Krisch and her children Cedar and Zander all of Blacksburg; and a son, Matthew D. Lucas of...

Alvin McKinley Sheppard

Alvin McKinley Sheppard

Jan 4, 2022

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Alvin McKinley Sheppard of Christiansburg Virginia, who passed away on January 4th, 2022. He departed this world leaving behind a collection of useless items obtained from local auctions, mailbox flyers and As Seen on TV infomercials-consisting 9 Bionic Ear pieces, numerous mounted animal trophies and...

Evelyn Boone Bond

Evelyn Boone Bond

Jan 4, 2022

Evelyn Boone Bond, born August 22, 1926, went to be with Jesus on January 4, 2022. At the blessed age of 95 she had a peaceful “Home Going” and is now with her precious Lord that she served for many years. Evelyn is survived by her son, Melvin Boone and wife, Judy of Shawsville; daughter, Rev. Lorine (Renee) Boone Kingrea...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher

Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher

Jan 27, 2022

Daniel “Dan Dan” “Poppie” Galliher went to be with the lord on January 28th 2022. He was a kind hearted, easy going person. Dan touched so many people with his charming attitude. He never met a stranger, and if he did, it wouldn’t be long before he was your friend. He would do anything for anyone with no questions asked....

Bernard Grey 'Humpty' King

Bernard Grey 'Humpty' King

Jan 25, 2022

A man’s heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) and the Lord called his son, Bernard Grey King ‘Humpty’ of Stone Mountain, Georgia, home on January 25, 2022. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, on November 4, 1954, to the late William King and Ruth Smith Lewis. In addition to his parents he was...

Patsy O'brien Honaker

Patsy O'brien Honaker

Jan 25, 2022

Patsy O'brien Honaker, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away January 25, 2022. She spent most of her life in Lewisburg, WV, having spent the last 6 years here in Christiansburg. Patsy was very loved by her family and friends. Her beautiful smile will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her dad, Joe C.O'brien; mother, Ruby Dowdy O'brien; and...

Paul Leslie Wine

Paul Leslie Wine

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Paul Leslie Wine, age 75, of Christiansburg, VA left this world on January 23rd, 2022 to join our Lord and savior. Paul was surrounded by family before passing peacefully in the night. Born in Columbus, OH on December 12th, 1946 to John and Golda Wine, Paul grew up alongside his sister, Patricia O’Leary, and graduated from South High School...

Bernadine Groseclose Lester

Bernadine Groseclose Lester

Jan 22, 2022

Bernadine Groseclose Lester April 15, 1916 - January 22, 2022 Bernadine Groseclose Lester was the youngest of four daughters born to William Albert Groseclose and Nora Lee Copenhaver Groseclose in Pulaski, Virginia. After losing her mother to the Spanish influenza epidemic in 1918, Bernadine was raised by her father and her beloved Aunt Kate Parks, of Marion, Virginia/Harlan, Kentucky. Bernadine...

Leslie B. Dickerson Jr.

Leslie B. Dickerson Jr.

Jan 21, 2022

Leslie B. Dickerson, Jr., 60 of Christiansburg, passed away on January 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Dickerson; parents, Brownie and Sue Dickerson; and sister, Charmaine Dickerson. Les is survived by his children, Amanda, Aaron, and Olivia; grandchild, Tucker; brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Theresa Dickerson. Services will be private.

John Bentley "Tommy" Myers Jr.

John Bentley "Tommy" Myers Jr.

Jan 20, 2022

John Bentley “Tommy” Myers, Jr. died peacefully in his home on January 20, 2022. He was involved with community and family throughout his life. Tommy was born in Christiansburg on May 25, 1928, to John B. Sr. (1902-1966) and Kathleen Wilson (1906-2002) Myers. A proud member of the “Greatest Generation,” he experienced the Great Depression and World War II (US...

Gabriel Cole Howery

Gabriel Cole Howery

Jan 18, 2022

Gabriel Cole Howery beloved son, brother and friend passed away surrounded by his large and loving family on Tuesday 18 January 2022. “Gabe” as he was known to his family and friends was born on 13 March 2003 in Augusta GA to parents Freddie L. Howery II and Leslea S. Howery. Gabe was known by his family and friends as...

Roger Allen Howell

Roger Allen Howell

Jan 18, 2022

Roger Allen Howell, 59, of Shawsville, passed away January 18, 2022. Roger was a hardworking man who dedicated 15+ years working for the Town of Christiansburg. Prior to that he worked for numerous local furniture factories. When he wasn’t working he was either tending to the family hobby farm, cleaning his guns, or he could be found sitting in a...

Roy Lee Smith Sr.

Roy Lee Smith Sr.

Jan 17, 2022

Roy Lee Smith Sr., 76, of Elliston, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy Gail Smith. He was a lifelong devoted husband. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Marci Smith; son, Roy L. Smith Jr. and daughter-in-law, Melanie; grandchildren, Adrianna McGuire, Zane and...

William Dean Dalton

William Dean Dalton

Jan 12, 2022

William “Dean” Dalton, 79, of Elliston went peacefully to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Hillsville on August 17, 1942 to the late Charlie Addison Dalton and Macy Goad Dalton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Dalton Mize; brother, “Mo” Addison Dalton; sister-in-law, Shelby Coble Dalton; and niece, Dianne Dalton...

Grover Clevand Spangler

Grover Clevand Spangler

Jan 12, 2022

Grover Clevand Spangler passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 74. He was formerly of Roanoke, VA and had been living in Pulaski County for the last several years. He is survived by cousins, Brenda Conner, Mason Biggs and family, and numerous other cousins. Grover loved animals of any kind, especially cats and dogs. In addition, he...

Mildred Sutphin Burk

Mildred Sutphin Burk

Jan 12, 2022

Mildred Sutphin Burk, 88, of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 12, 2022. Mildred was born on October 19, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Gill Burk, her parents, Kenneth and Viola Sutphin, two brothers, Jimmy Lee “Mickey” Sutphin, Chester Wayne “Bud” Sutphin, and son-in-law Mike Dull. Mildred is survived by...

Edward Jackson 'Eddie' Trump Jr.

Edward Jackson 'Eddie' Trump Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

Edward J. Trump, Jr., 67, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born in Christiansburg on August 29, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Trump, Sr., his grandmother Molly McGuyer, his special mentor Hubert Horne and a special friend Kay Young. Eddie is survived by his...

Harvey Hinkley

Harvey Hinkley

Jan 11, 2022

Harvey Hinkley went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Stella Shephard; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Michael Bane; nephew, Shane Bane; as well as his longtime companion, Faye Sorah. He had 2 other children who passed away, Shawn Hinkley and Shirley Hinkley. Everyone called him buddy for...

Larry Isaac Akers

Larry Isaac Akers

Jan 9, 2022

Larry Isaac Akers, 76, born and raised in Christiansburg, VA, residing in Round Hill, VA, went home to be with his heavenly Father on January 9, 2022. Larry is preceded in death by his son, Kelly Wade Akers, brothers and sisters, Calvin, Alvin, Leona, Ruth, Kenneth and Eugene. Survived by his sister, Maybelline Holcomb and brother, Leon Akers He is...

Rod Cupp

Rod Cupp

Jan 9, 2022

During the late evening hours of January 9, 2022 Rod Cupp took the checkered flag, finished his race here on earth and made his way peacefully to join his mom and dad, Alfred and Ruby Cupp in heaven. His children and one grandson, will forever cherish his memory and always strive to make him proud. Kevin and Taylor Cupp and...

James T. Lucas Jr.

James T. Lucas Jr.

Jan 8, 2022

LUCAS, James T., Jr., age 95, died on January 8, 2022, in Radford, VA. Survivors include a son, David P. Lucas and daughter-in-law Bonnie Altizer Lucas of Salem and their children, Jonathan of Asheville, NC and Grayson of Shawsville; a daughter, Laura Lucas Krisch and her children Cedar and Zander all of Blacksburg; and a son, Matthew D. Lucas of...

Alvin McKinley Sheppard

Alvin McKinley Sheppard

Jan 4, 2022

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Alvin McKinley Sheppard of Christiansburg Virginia, who passed away on January 4th, 2022. He departed this world leaving behind a collection of useless items obtained from local auctions, mailbox flyers and As Seen on TV infomercials-consisting 9 Bionic Ear pieces, numerous mounted animal trophies and...

Evelyn Boone Bond

Evelyn Boone Bond

Jan 4, 2022

Evelyn Boone Bond, born August 22, 1926, went to be with Jesus on January 4, 2022. At the blessed age of 95 she had a peaceful “Home Going” and is now with her precious Lord that she served for many years. Evelyn is survived by her son, Melvin Boone and wife, Judy of Shawsville; daughter, Rev. Lorine (Renee) Boone Kingrea...

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