Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Paul M. Deaner Sr.

Jul 5, 2021

Paul M. Deaner, Sr., 96 of Riner, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Paul was a proud U.S. Marine veteran, having served in World War II. Afterwards he worked as a service technician for Washington Gas Co. in Washington D.C. where retired in 1980. Paul then moved to be close to his children, where he enjoyed farming with his...

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Barbara (Bobbie) Lester Kenley

Jul 4, 2021

Barbara Lester Kenley (Bobbie) 79, left her earthly home in Radford on July 4, 2021 and entered into her heavenly home to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and joined a celebration with those gone on before her. Barbara was born in Riner on April 15, 1942 to James and Zell Lester. She grew up...

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Kathy Lynn Thomason

Jul 4, 2021

Kathy Lynn Thomason, August 6, 1965 to July 4, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Diane Keller; sister, Lisa Kenny) Wade; daughter, Kathy D. Thomason; granddaughter, Bella; nieces and nephews; and friend, Gail Beaver. Kathy was preceded in death by her son, Bobby F. Thomason and her grandparents, Verna and Mack Linkous. A celebration of Life will be held...

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Judith Kooistra Schneck

Jul 3, 2021

Judith Kooistra Schneck was born on December 8, 1940 and died on July 3, 2021. Judi’s 80 years were filled with music, family, and service to others. Judi attended the University of Arizona and Radford University. She served her community as a Rotary International member and chapter president, a P.E.O. sister, and as a frequent Radford Hospital and Montgomery County...

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Kenneth Frayon Turner

Jul 3, 2021

Kenneth Frayon “Kenny” Turner of Elliston passed away suddenly at the age of 56 on the evening of July 3rd 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Columbus Frayon Turner, stepfather, William “Billy” Schooler, grandmother, Imogene Woods, uncle, Sammy Sykes, father-in-law, Danny Wickline, and brother-in-law, Jeff Reed. He is survived by his loving wife, Denyse Turner, mother, Patricia...

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Michael Valentine Dilello

Jul 2, 2021

Michael Valentine Dilello, 83, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born January 2, 1938 in Watertown, NY to the late Joseph and Grace Dilello. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Mathieu and Carmaline Arquiett. Michael is survived by his wife Joyce Dilello; children, Dawn (David) Flippo, Anthony Dilello, Cheryl Dilello,...

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Gary Ray Bishop

Jun 29, 2021

Gary Ray Bishop of Christiansburg, left this world and his family far too soon on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the age of 39. Gary is survived by his father, Billy Bishop; mother, Jeannie Hawley with her boyfriend Chris Wallace; and brother, Sonny Bishop with his wife, Danielle Bishop; and niece and nephews Haleigh Bishop, Owen Bishop, and Mac Bishop....

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Shirley Mae Bower

Jun 29, 2021

Shirley Mae Bower departed this life on June 29th, 2021 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, in Whom she put her trust. Born April 15th, 1958, Shirley lived 63 years with a courageous spirit and a loving soul. She had highs and lows in life, having suffered difficult times as well as triumphant ones. She had...

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Donald Eugene Quesenberry

Jun 28, 2021

Donald Eugene Quesenberry, 54, of Hiwassee, VA passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born July 25, 1966 in Pulaski County, VA to the late Artie David and Lillie Ellen Trail Quesenberry. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Sue Quesenberry, and brothers Michael Dean Quesenberry and Timothy Wayne Quesenberry. He is survived by nieces...

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Sylvia Dudley Reed

Jun 26, 2021

Sylvia Dudley Reed, 64, of Shawsville passed away June 26, 2021 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Mary Dudley. Sylvia is survived by her husband, Wendall Reed; children, Walter Reed and wife, Crystal and Christiana Lane and husband, Clinton; grandchildren, Brittany, Cynthia, Kelly, Brandon, Abby and Breanna; brothers, David Dudley...

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Garland Henry Spencer

Jun 23, 2021

Garland Henry Spencer, 95 of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Spencer; parents, Charles and Clara Spencer; sisters, Ruth Roop and Ruby Lawson Rice; granddaughter, Gemmia McClaugherty; and great-grandchildren, Levi Bond and Korbin David Kaluhiokalani-Spencer. Garland is survived by his children, Charlotte Diane McClaugherty and husband James, Harold...

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Linda Sue Whitlock

Jun 23, 2021

Linda Sue Whitlock, 68, of Radford, passed away on June 23, 2021. She was a strong independent, go get it woman who loved her family and special dog Taco. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Margaret Whitlock. She is survived by her brothers, Hershel Whitlock and Timmy Whitlock; daughters, Ashley Whitlock, Heather Dunham, Holly Ettinger, Mary...

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Randall L. Hedrick

Jun 21, 2021

Randall L. Hedrick, 74, of Pilot, passed away on June 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Fay Hedrick; parents, Clark and Martha Hedrick; son, Shawn Pickering; grandson, Zeth Pickering; and brother, Jacob Hedrick. Randall is survived by his sons, Andrew Hedrick and wife Jessica, Randall Hedrick Jr., Jay Hedrick; daughter, Lori Lambert; grandchildren, Zoey Hedrick,...

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Francie Alderman Sutphin

Jun 21, 2021

Francie Alderman Sutphin, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. She retired from Moog in Blacksburg and enjoyed spending time with her family during her retirement. Francie was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Wayne Turner; second husband, Jerry Dean Sutphin; parents, William and Elsie Alderman; brothers, Clayton Alderman and Jimmy Alderman; and sister, Dana...

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Janie Spencer Smith

Jun 18, 2021

Janie Spencer Smith went home to be with the Lord on, Friday June 18th. Janie was a retired nurse from Catawba Hospital and a long-standing member of New Life Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Christiansburg, VA. Janie was the daughter of the late Alexander S and Pearl Bayse Spencer. She succeeds her husband, Bernard Smith; brothers, William F. Spencer,...

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Elizabeth 'Beth' Kurstedt Lancaster

Jun 18, 2021

Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Lancaster born on October 8, 1965 passed away on, June 18, 2021 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Please keep the families in your prayers. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

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Nancy Engle Graham

Jun 18, 2021

Nancy Engle Graham, 86, of Christiansburg and Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Richfield Living Center, Salem, VA. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Fred A. Graham; parents, Oscar and Madeline Engle; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Tyler Burkett and an infant daughter. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Joann...

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Minnie Ruth Vaught Cooper

Jun 10, 2021

Minnie Ruth Vaught Cooper passed away on June 10, 2021. She was born on October 02, 1943 to Joseph and Minnie Vaught in Montgomery County. She is preceded in death by her mother and father and two siblings, James and Joe Vaught. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Jerry Vaught, Janet and Darrell Hinkley, Randy Cooper, and...

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Roemon Dean Gilbert

Jun 6, 2021

Roemon Dean Gilbert, 55, of Shawsville, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Mary Gilbert; cousin, Douglas Trump; one uncle and four aunts. Roemon is survived by his mother, Wanda Gilbert; several cousins; as well as his aunt, Lois Trump. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 9 from...

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Wooddell B. 'Woody' Nester

Jun 6, 2021

Wooddell B. ‘Woody’ Nester, 76, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Woody was born in Lexington, VA on September 7, 1944, to the late C. D. and Lenner Nester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dora W. Craig, and father-in-law, William B. Craig. Woody is survived by...

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