Obituaries
Aaron Cody Balarzs
Feb 10, 2022
Aaron ‘Cody’ Balarzs, 41, of Blacksburg, VA, departed this life on Thursday morning, February 10, 2022 at NRVMC. Cody fought a courageous and brave battle with cancer, believing in his heart he would fully beat it. In reality, he really did beat it - he never let it define him; he fought hard with Robyn, Katy, and Duck. He enjoyed...
Kenneth Rayburn Cranford
Feb 9, 2022
It’s with broken hearts that the family of Kenneth Rayburn Cranford announce the loss of their beloved father and grandfather on February 9, 2022. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by the presence of his family. Ken is preceded in death by his son, Douglas Cranford, and survived by his wife of 67 years, Judith Elaine Cranford; his children Tommy...
Margaret Jane Teates
Feb 7, 2022
Margaret Jane Teates, of Riner, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of 63 years of Thomas G. Teates. Born on November 7, 1936 in Drumore, Pennsylvania to the late A. Levis Ambler and Ella Herr Ambler. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Thomas R. Ambler, William H....
Velma Ruth Alderman Nester
Feb 6, 2022
Velma Ruth Alderman Nester, 73, of Christiansburg, previously from Radford, passed away surrounded by family after her long battle with metastatic breast cancer on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Velma was born on Oct. 24, 1948, in Shorts Creek, Carroll County, to the late Orby Kyress Alderman and Betty Ruth White Alderman. She was a graduate of Hillsville High School, Wytheville...
Norma Coleen Shephard
Feb 6, 2022
Norma Coleen Shephard, born on September 24, 1941, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson Taylor and Ollie Mae Graham; and brothers, John Graham and Douglas Graham. Coleen is survived by her husband of 64 years, Franklin Thornhill Shephard; brother, Jerry Graham and wife Ennis of Roanoke; sons, Franklin Lynn Shephard...
Bonnie Gennosa Wegrzyn
Feb 3, 2022
Bonnie Gennosa Wegrzyn, 71, of Christiansburg, passed peacefully in her home and joined the Lord on February 3, 2022. She graduated from Plainedge High School on June 22, 1969. Bonnie was preceded in death by her father, Michael Joseph Gennosa; mother, Mildred France Calandra; brother, Steven Joseph Gennosa; and husband, Jon Kazimaz Wegrzyn. She is survived by her son, Jon...
Edward Ray Epperly
Feb 1, 2022
Edward Ray Epperly of Christiansburg was born on September 15, 1926, and left his earthly home on February 1, 2022, at age 95. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Rufus and Susanna Epperly; sisters and brothers-in-law: Dessa (Alvin) Moricle, Frances (Hugh) Dellinger, and Georgianna (Edward) Harman; brothers and sisters-in-law: Alec (Gaye), Clyde (Pauline) and Ben (Hava); and brother-in-law: Jimmy Wright....
Tina Christopher Haynes
Jan 30, 2022
Tina Christopher Haynes, 53, of Christiansburg passed away on January 30, 2022. She was born in Charlotte NC, on July 10, 1968 and was co-owner of Haynes Well & Pump Service. Tina was preceded in death by her mom, Judith Christopher; brother, Charles Christopher, Jr.; and sister, Teresa Christopher. She is survived by her loving husband, Dallas Haynes; children, Ronson...
Joe Jared Thompson
Jan 30, 2022
Joe Jared Thompson, 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord of his life Jesus Christ after a long battle with stomach cancer on January 30, 2022. Joe was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 26, 1942. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Brodie and Margaret Thompson; his daughter, Meg Thompson; and his brothers, Dan and George...
Patricia Ann (Pat) Belcher Wikle Harrison
Jan 29, 2022
Patricia Ann (Pat) Belcher Wikle Harrison, age 81, of Roanoke, Virginia formerly of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. After being diagnosed with cancer four years ago she continued to enjoy life with her family and friends until a recent decline the last several weeks. She was predeceased by her parents James...
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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