Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

Barbara Shaver Bullion

Barbara Shaver Bullion

Jan 2, 2022

Barbara Shaver Bullion, 67, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with Jesus on Sunday January 2, 2021 with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Giles County on November 3, 1954. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert and Pearl Shaver, sister Carolyn Moore and two special brother-in-law’s. Left to cherish her memories...

James Cash

James Cash

Jan 1, 2022

James Cash, 65, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, James Edward Cash, SR.; mother, Mary Alma Grant; sister, Linda Mae Cash. He is survived by his sons; James Edward Cash III and Justin Mark Cash; brothers, Mark Wayne Cash and wife Anne; the mother of his children, Ann Marie...

Bennie Nelson Bishop

Bennie Nelson Bishop

Jan 1, 2022

Our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Bennie Nelson Bishop, peacefully departed this life on January 1, 2022. Bennie was the third son of the late William Hiley Bishop and Blanche Celester (Qusenberry) Bishop of Riner, VA. He is preceded by the deaths of his brothers, William (Bill) J. Bishop of Orlando, FL, and Buddy L. Bishop Salem, VA. Those left...

Lucian Jeffrey Matney

Lucian Jeffrey Matney

Dec 30, 2021

Lucian Jeff Matney was born on December 1, 1956 and passed December 30th 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Lovis Clevinger and father Lucian Matney. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Matney; his son Geoffrey Matney; daughter Alexandra Nicole; daughter-in-law Oceanna Matney; and his sisters Cookie, Kim, and Wanda. He was a very skilled and beloved...

Alleta Jo Olinger Helms

Alleta Jo Olinger Helms

Dec 29, 2021

Alleta Jo Olinger Helms, 89 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 29, 2021 at her home with family and friends. She was a woman of faith, a good wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother – 5 generations in all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Harless Helms; mother, Adele Olinger Ballard; father, Howard Olinger; step-father, Randall...

Lee Roy Brown

Lee Roy Brown

Dec 28, 2021

Lee Roy Brown, age 86 of Christiansburg passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, George (Kenny) Brown and Maria Randolph Brown; brothers, Arthur Brown, Eddie Brown, George Brown, Jack Brown, Randolph Brown, Ervin Brown, Cedric Brown, Paul Brown and Mack Brown. He is survived by his wife, Lettie Louise Brown; children, Jeannie...

Barbara Elmore

Barbara Elmore

Dec 27, 2021

Barbara Elmore, 73 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delvis Elmore; parents, Riley and Irene Stump; brother, Joey Stump; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Stump. Barbara is survived by her son, Matthew Elmore; and brothers, Charlie Stump, Jerry Stump, Ronnie Stump, and Neal Stump. Barbara was a wonderful mother who had a...

Ina Virginia Womack

Ina Virginia Womack

Dec 26, 2021

Ina Virginia Womack age 79 of Christiansburg, Virginia entered into her heavenly home on Sunday December 26, 2021. She was born September 29, 1942 in West Virginia. Preceding her in death was her husband, Alvin Leroy Womack; her parents, Corbet and Ollie Shrewsbury; her sister, Frances Carr; and her great-grandson, Ethan Hines. Left to cherish her memory are her sons,...

Tabitha S. Baker

Tabitha S. Baker

Dec 26, 2021

Tabitha S. Baker, 52 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margret St. Claire; father, Dewell Monroe Baker. She survived by her daughter, Danyelle Gillespie; granddaughter, Alexis Slate; brothers, Bobby Joe Thompson II, and Eric Baker; along with many nieces and nephews. She was a CNA for 20 years at...

Marietta Love Walker Stallard

Marietta Love Walker Stallard

Dec 24, 2021

Marietta Love Walker Stallard, age 89, of Blacksburg Virginia left her earthly struggles behind on Friday December 24, 2021. Marietta was born on April 23, 1932 in Houston Texas to the late Richard M. and Annie Sparger Walker. Growing up in Houston with two brothers and an older sister taught Marietta to be strong, steadfast, determined and independent. These traits...

Steven Mauk

Steven Mauk

Dec 23, 2021

Steven Mauk, 47, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Steve attended Christiansburg High School and was a big Hokie fan. He enjoyed his volunteer jobs at the YMCA Thrift Store and Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was an athlete with Special Olympics where he participated in volleyball, bowling, the walking club and IDA dances. Throughout his life...

James Robert Welcher

James Robert Welcher

Dec 20, 2021

James Robert Welcher of Elliston, VA, passed away on December 20, 2021, at his home with his beloved wife of 36 years, Sharon Welcher. She was there holding his hands. James was born on December 5, 1963. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Welcher; wife, Sharon Welcher; 2 brothers, Jeff and Jerry Welcher. He is also survived by his...

Archie Lynwood Reese

Archie Lynwood Reese

Dec 19, 2021

Archie Lynwood Reese, 82 of Shawsville passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Reese and Mary Hall Reese; three brothers; and his girlfriend of many years, Rachel Ratliff. He is survived by his sisters, Janice Johnson and Debra Shaw (Jerry); nieces, Mary Patton (Kiara) and Kaliah Ingram; nephews, Clayton Pierce, Gary...

Paul Thomas Basham

Paul Thomas Basham

Dec 19, 2021

Paul Thomas Basham, 78 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 19, 2021. Paul worked at Sisson & Ryan for 30 years. He loved to spend time in his garage building things and working on cars. You could always count on his good wisdom. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Basham; parents, Paul and Irene Basham; and grandson,...

Lois Thompson Crawford

Lois Thompson Crawford

Dec 17, 2021

LOIS THOMPSON CRAWFORD LEFT HER EARTHLY HOME AT THE AGE OF 90, ON DECEMBER 17TH, TO BE WITH HER HUSBAND, STANLEY, AND TWO SONS, DANNY AND TERRY CRAWFORD, WHOM SHE LOVED DEARLY. THIS HAPPENS TO BE 47 YEARS, TO THE DAY, THAT HER MOTHER PASSED AWAY, WHOM SHE TOOK CARE OF UNTIL SHE DIED ON DECEMBER 17, 1975. SHE WAS...

Jerry Eastridge

Jerry Eastridge

Dec 17, 2021

Jerry Eastridge, a lifelong resident of Virginia, died unexpectedly on December 17th 2021 at the age of 69 from complications of Covid. Jerry was born in Lenoir, NC to Claude and Mamie Eastridge. He lived in many towns in Virginia, frequently moving due to his Dad being a pastor. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1976 with a degree in...

Hugh “Beale” Rodgers

Hugh “Beale” Rodgers

Dec 16, 2021

Hugh “Beale” Rodgers, 73, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on December 16, 2021. He grew up in Suffolk, Virginia and was a 1966 graduate of Suffolk High School. He went on to attend Virginia Tech, graduating in 1970. He was a true Hokie fan! “Beale” was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Stanley Leroy Rodgers, Sr. and Louise Beale...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

Barbara Shaver Bullion

Barbara Shaver Bullion

Jan 2, 2022

Barbara Shaver Bullion, 67, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with Jesus on Sunday January 2, 2021 with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Giles County on November 3, 1954. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert and Pearl Shaver, sister Carolyn Moore and two special brother-in-law’s. Left to cherish her memories...

James Cash

James Cash

Jan 1, 2022

James Cash, 65, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, James Edward Cash, SR.; mother, Mary Alma Grant; sister, Linda Mae Cash. He is survived by his sons; James Edward Cash III and Justin Mark Cash; brothers, Mark Wayne Cash and wife Anne; the mother of his children, Ann Marie...

Bennie Nelson Bishop

Bennie Nelson Bishop

Jan 1, 2022

Our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Bennie Nelson Bishop, peacefully departed this life on January 1, 2022. Bennie was the third son of the late William Hiley Bishop and Blanche Celester (Qusenberry) Bishop of Riner, VA. He is preceded by the deaths of his brothers, William (Bill) J. Bishop of Orlando, FL, and Buddy L. Bishop Salem, VA. Those left...

Lucian Jeffrey Matney

Lucian Jeffrey Matney

Dec 30, 2021

Lucian Jeff Matney was born on December 1, 1956 and passed December 30th 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Lovis Clevinger and father Lucian Matney. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Matney; his son Geoffrey Matney; daughter Alexandra Nicole; daughter-in-law Oceanna Matney; and his sisters Cookie, Kim, and Wanda. He was a very skilled and beloved...

Alleta Jo Olinger Helms

Alleta Jo Olinger Helms

Dec 29, 2021

Alleta Jo Olinger Helms, 89 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 29, 2021 at her home with family and friends. She was a woman of faith, a good wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother – 5 generations in all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart Harless Helms; mother, Adele Olinger Ballard; father, Howard Olinger; step-father, Randall...

Lee Roy Brown

Lee Roy Brown

Dec 28, 2021

Lee Roy Brown, age 86 of Christiansburg passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, George (Kenny) Brown and Maria Randolph Brown; brothers, Arthur Brown, Eddie Brown, George Brown, Jack Brown, Randolph Brown, Ervin Brown, Cedric Brown, Paul Brown and Mack Brown. He is survived by his wife, Lettie Louise Brown; children, Jeannie...

Barbara Elmore

Barbara Elmore

Dec 27, 2021

Barbara Elmore, 73 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delvis Elmore; parents, Riley and Irene Stump; brother, Joey Stump; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Stump. Barbara is survived by her son, Matthew Elmore; and brothers, Charlie Stump, Jerry Stump, Ronnie Stump, and Neal Stump. Barbara was a wonderful mother who had a...

Ina Virginia Womack

Ina Virginia Womack

Dec 26, 2021

Ina Virginia Womack age 79 of Christiansburg, Virginia entered into her heavenly home on Sunday December 26, 2021. She was born September 29, 1942 in West Virginia. Preceding her in death was her husband, Alvin Leroy Womack; her parents, Corbet and Ollie Shrewsbury; her sister, Frances Carr; and her great-grandson, Ethan Hines. Left to cherish her memory are her sons,...

Tabitha S. Baker

Tabitha S. Baker

Dec 26, 2021

Tabitha S. Baker, 52 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margret St. Claire; father, Dewell Monroe Baker. She survived by her daughter, Danyelle Gillespie; granddaughter, Alexis Slate; brothers, Bobby Joe Thompson II, and Eric Baker; along with many nieces and nephews. She was a CNA for 20 years at...

Marietta Love Walker Stallard

Marietta Love Walker Stallard

Dec 24, 2021

Marietta Love Walker Stallard, age 89, of Blacksburg Virginia left her earthly struggles behind on Friday December 24, 2021. Marietta was born on April 23, 1932 in Houston Texas to the late Richard M. and Annie Sparger Walker. Growing up in Houston with two brothers and an older sister taught Marietta to be strong, steadfast, determined and independent. These traits...

Steven Mauk

Steven Mauk

Dec 23, 2021

Steven Mauk, 47, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Steve attended Christiansburg High School and was a big Hokie fan. He enjoyed his volunteer jobs at the YMCA Thrift Store and Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was an athlete with Special Olympics where he participated in volleyball, bowling, the walking club and IDA dances. Throughout his life...

James Robert Welcher

James Robert Welcher

Dec 20, 2021

James Robert Welcher of Elliston, VA, passed away on December 20, 2021, at his home with his beloved wife of 36 years, Sharon Welcher. She was there holding his hands. James was born on December 5, 1963. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Welcher; wife, Sharon Welcher; 2 brothers, Jeff and Jerry Welcher. He is also survived by his...

Archie Lynwood Reese

Archie Lynwood Reese

Dec 19, 2021

Archie Lynwood Reese, 82 of Shawsville passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Reese and Mary Hall Reese; three brothers; and his girlfriend of many years, Rachel Ratliff. He is survived by his sisters, Janice Johnson and Debra Shaw (Jerry); nieces, Mary Patton (Kiara) and Kaliah Ingram; nephews, Clayton Pierce, Gary...

Paul Thomas Basham

Paul Thomas Basham

Dec 19, 2021

Paul Thomas Basham, 78 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 19, 2021. Paul worked at Sisson & Ryan for 30 years. He loved to spend time in his garage building things and working on cars. You could always count on his good wisdom. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Basham; parents, Paul and Irene Basham; and grandson,...

Lois Thompson Crawford

Lois Thompson Crawford

Dec 17, 2021

LOIS THOMPSON CRAWFORD LEFT HER EARTHLY HOME AT THE AGE OF 90, ON DECEMBER 17TH, TO BE WITH HER HUSBAND, STANLEY, AND TWO SONS, DANNY AND TERRY CRAWFORD, WHOM SHE LOVED DEARLY. THIS HAPPENS TO BE 47 YEARS, TO THE DAY, THAT HER MOTHER PASSED AWAY, WHOM SHE TOOK CARE OF UNTIL SHE DIED ON DECEMBER 17, 1975. SHE WAS...

Jerry Eastridge

Jerry Eastridge

Dec 17, 2021

Jerry Eastridge, a lifelong resident of Virginia, died unexpectedly on December 17th 2021 at the age of 69 from complications of Covid. Jerry was born in Lenoir, NC to Claude and Mamie Eastridge. He lived in many towns in Virginia, frequently moving due to his Dad being a pastor. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1976 with a degree in...

Hugh “Beale” Rodgers

Hugh “Beale” Rodgers

Dec 16, 2021

Hugh “Beale” Rodgers, 73, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on December 16, 2021. He grew up in Suffolk, Virginia and was a 1966 graduate of Suffolk High School. He went on to attend Virginia Tech, graduating in 1970. He was a true Hokie fan! “Beale” was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Stanley Leroy Rodgers, Sr. and Louise Beale...

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