Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Lillie Esther Griffith

Lillie Esther Griffith

Aug 13, 2022

Lillie Esther Griffith, 103, of Pilot passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 13, 2022. Lillie, known to most as Granny Esther, was born May 3, 1919 to the late Enoch and Leona Duncan. She worked at Imperial Reading for many years. Esther attended White Rock Church and The Christiansburg Church of Brethren. She enjoyed many things...

Annabella Mattoni

Annabella Mattoni

Aug 12, 2022

Annabella, 75 has passed August 12, 2022 formerly residing in Roanoke Va raised in the roots of West Virginia. A woman strong and proud the matriarch of the family raised and provided for the family through her entire life. Bell always put the wants and needs of others above her own. She would do anything to take the weight and...

David Lynn Collins

David Lynn Collins

Aug 12, 2022

David Lynn Collins, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 12, 2022, after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was born in Alton, West Virginia on January 27, 1945, to the Rev. Manley O. Collins and Wanoka Jane Morrison. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters, Deloris Cain...

Brandice 'Brandy' Alley Garland

Brandice 'Brandy' Alley Garland

Aug 11, 2022

Brandice ‘Brandy’ Alley Garland of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2022 at the age of 33. She was born April 25, 1989 to Kevin and Deborah Alley in Roanoke, VA. Brandy was preceded in death by her loving mother, Deborah Alley; and brother, Kevin Jr., both of Salem; maternal grandparents, George & Betty Ratcliff;...

Betty Alderman Hanks

Betty Alderman Hanks

Aug 10, 2022

Betty A. Hanks, 82 went to her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2022. She lived in Christiansburg, Virginia. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Rob and Pearl Alderman; first husband, Robert Quesenberry; and second husband, Frank Hanks. She is survived by her children, Donna McCall, Terry Quesenberry, Charlie Quesenberry, Cindy Calfee; two step-children, P.F. Hanks and Kelly...

Brenda Doyle Raymond

Brenda Doyle Raymond

Aug 9, 2022

Brenda Doyle Raymond, 67 of Christiansburg, passed away on August 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Holland Doyle, Jr. and Nellie Fay Doyle; husband, Donald Roy Raymond; daughter, Christina Dawn Raymond-Rehg; sister, Glenda Marlene Gibson; sister-in-law and brothern-in-law, Bobby and Darlene Sanders of Louisville, Kentucky. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Rachel Renee Merrix; grandchildren,...

Catlyn Marea Wilhelm

Catlyn Marea Wilhelm

Aug 6, 2022

Catlyn Marea Wilhelm, 20 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Catlyn was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nora Heffron; grandfather, Roy Wilhelm; and her uncle, Randall Price. Born October 25, 2001, Catlyn was a bright light to everyone she met. She enjoyed singing, drawing and making others laugh. She leaves behind a beautiful daughter and...

Jason Cain Lovern

Jason Cain Lovern

Aug 5, 2022

Jason Cain Lovern, 49, of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances and Stanley Lovern and Robert Quesenberry, step grandfather Frank Hanks, step father, Ray J. McCall, and step mother Wanda W. Lovern. He is survived by his mother, Donna Q. McCall, his father Terry A. Lovern, son,...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Lillie Esther Griffith

Lillie Esther Griffith

Aug 13, 2022

Lillie Esther Griffith, 103, of Pilot passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 13, 2022. Lillie, known to most as Granny Esther, was born May 3, 1919 to the late Enoch and Leona Duncan. She worked at Imperial Reading for many years. Esther attended White Rock Church and The Christiansburg Church of Brethren. She enjoyed many things...

Annabella Mattoni

Annabella Mattoni

Aug 12, 2022

Annabella, 75 has passed August 12, 2022 formerly residing in Roanoke Va raised in the roots of West Virginia. A woman strong and proud the matriarch of the family raised and provided for the family through her entire life. Bell always put the wants and needs of others above her own. She would do anything to take the weight and...

David Lynn Collins

David Lynn Collins

Aug 12, 2022

David Lynn Collins, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 12, 2022, after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was born in Alton, West Virginia on January 27, 1945, to the Rev. Manley O. Collins and Wanoka Jane Morrison. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters, Deloris Cain...

Brandice 'Brandy' Alley Garland

Brandice 'Brandy' Alley Garland

Aug 11, 2022

Brandice ‘Brandy’ Alley Garland of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2022 at the age of 33. She was born April 25, 1989 to Kevin and Deborah Alley in Roanoke, VA. Brandy was preceded in death by her loving mother, Deborah Alley; and brother, Kevin Jr., both of Salem; maternal grandparents, George & Betty Ratcliff;...

Betty Alderman Hanks

Betty Alderman Hanks

Aug 10, 2022

Betty A. Hanks, 82 went to her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2022. She lived in Christiansburg, Virginia. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Rob and Pearl Alderman; first husband, Robert Quesenberry; and second husband, Frank Hanks. She is survived by her children, Donna McCall, Terry Quesenberry, Charlie Quesenberry, Cindy Calfee; two step-children, P.F. Hanks and Kelly...

Brenda Doyle Raymond

Brenda Doyle Raymond

Aug 9, 2022

Brenda Doyle Raymond, 67 of Christiansburg, passed away on August 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Holland Doyle, Jr. and Nellie Fay Doyle; husband, Donald Roy Raymond; daughter, Christina Dawn Raymond-Rehg; sister, Glenda Marlene Gibson; sister-in-law and brothern-in-law, Bobby and Darlene Sanders of Louisville, Kentucky. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Rachel Renee Merrix; grandchildren,...

Catlyn Marea Wilhelm

Catlyn Marea Wilhelm

Aug 6, 2022

Catlyn Marea Wilhelm, 20 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Catlyn was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nora Heffron; grandfather, Roy Wilhelm; and her uncle, Randall Price. Born October 25, 2001, Catlyn was a bright light to everyone she met. She enjoyed singing, drawing and making others laugh. She leaves behind a beautiful daughter and...

Jason Cain Lovern

Jason Cain Lovern

Aug 5, 2022

Jason Cain Lovern, 49, of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances and Stanley Lovern and Robert Quesenberry, step grandfather Frank Hanks, step father, Ray J. McCall, and step mother Wanda W. Lovern. He is survived by his mother, Donna Q. McCall, his father Terry A. Lovern, son,...

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...