Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...