Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

Edwin Burke Miller Jr.

Edwin Burke Miller Jr.

Dec 14, 2021

Edwin Burke Miller, Jr., 72 of Barren Springs, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Ed was a Vietnam Veteran with the 1st Calvary and was awarded the Purple Heart medal. He loved the outdoors. Ed retired from Coors Brewery and had worked at the Pulaski Transit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin B. Miller, Sr....

Nalin A. Patel

Nalin A. Patel

Dec 13, 2021

Nalin A. Patel, 66 of Christiansburg passed away on December 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Daxa N. Patel; daughters, Dhruvi B. Patel, Grishma N. Ajmera; son, Kavit N. Patel; sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, Bhavin B. Patel, Nihar M. Ajmera, Hinal K. Patel, Reshma A. Patel; granddaughters, Divya B. Patel, Riya B. Patel; grandson, Arjun N. Ajmera. Also left...

Luella Faye Childers

Luella Faye Childers

Dec 13, 2021

Luella Faye Childers, of Huntington, passed away on December 13, 2021, at the age of 86. Luella lived for the Lord. She started and ended her day the same way, with the Bible. When she wasn't volunteering at church, you could find her at the bowling alley or at the hair salon. She loved keeping up with current events and...

Marsha Ann Dove

Marsha Ann Dove

Dec 12, 2021

Marsha Ann Dove, 78 of Blacksburg, passed away on December 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carrie Trump; siblings, Robert, Jimmy, Earl, Edith, and Pauline. Marsha is survived by her children, Patricia, Wayne, and Malinda; grandchildren, Daniel Poff, Steven Dove, Blake and Matthew Reed; and great-granddaughter, Danielle Elizabeth Poff. Marsha was a kind person...

Diana June Gibson Donathan

Diana June Gibson Donathan

Dec 12, 2021

Diana June Gibson Donathan, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Lynco, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1948 in Kopperston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Clarence ‘Buck’ Gibson and Erna Bishop Gibson. She retired from Hubbell Lighting and was a member of the Local Union IUE...

Robert Van Dowdy

Robert Van Dowdy

Dec 9, 2021

Robert Van Dowdy (Butch) passed away at his home in Christiansburg, VA on December 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Connor; father, Ellis Dowdy; step father, Loys Connor; sister, Linda Gail Duncan; and brother, Leonard (Shorty) Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Dowdy; son, Dwayne Dowdy (Tammy); daughters, Cara L. Dowdy, Heather M....

Dewey Otis Long Jr.

Dewey Otis Long Jr.

Dec 8, 2021

Dewey Otis Long Jr., known by everyone as Sonny, of Radford, VA, entered into heaven on December 8, 2021. He was born June 19, 1950 and grew up in Greenville, WV. He met his wife Trixie when they were teenagers, and devoted his life to his family, his church and serving others in Christiansburg, VA. A genuine self-made man, Sonny...

Alice Faye Martin

Alice Faye Martin

Dec 3, 2021

Alice Faye Martin, 76, of Shawsville born on November 30, 1945 in Pineville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 3, 2021. Alice was a very loving Christian wife and mom. She loved God, reading her Bible daily, and attending church regularly as well as teaching Sunday school. Her children, and grandchildren were the most important...

Eula B. (Linkous) Shelor

Eula B. (Linkous) Shelor

Dec 2, 2021

Eula B. (Linkous) Shelor was led by angels to her new heavenly home on December 2, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Merrimac, Virginia. Eula leaves behind a loving family, including great grandchildren, and dear friends who will cherish their memories and miss her kindness and love. She was a very sweet and gentle woman of great...

Ronnie L. Brown

Ronnie L. Brown

Nov 30, 2021

Ronnie L. Brown, 67, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Ronnie was a proud Navy veteran. He loved fishing, photography woodworking, and watching the old westerns. He was a creative and imaginative man who especially enjoyed art projects and tinkering with computers and electronics of all kinds. He enjoyed his work as a truck driver for Anderson...

Catherine S. Johnson

Catherine S. Johnson

Nov 29, 2021

Catherine S. Johnson of Christiansburg, VA passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Born to parents Michael and Anna Telehany on November 5, 1933, Catherine grew up in Corning, NY where she met and married her husband of 61 years, Robert (Bob) Johnson. Catherine worked for Corning Glass in Corning, NY and then Virginia Tech Animal Science Department in Blacksburg, VA,...

Gary Edward Tickle Sr.

Gary Edward Tickle Sr.

Nov 28, 2021

Gary Edward Tickle Sr., 66 of Kegley, West Virginia, succumbed to COPD on November 28, 2021 with his sons by his side. A talented trim carpenter for most of his life, illness forced him into retirement several years ago. Known to friends simply as "Tick", Gary was a down-to-earth man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Gary was predeceased...

José Lugo Arroyo

José Lugo Arroyo

Nov 28, 2021

José Lugo Arroyo, who lived in Christiansburg, Virginia, since August 2010, but was a native of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, is now in God’s arms and reunited in glory with his wife, Delia, as of Sunday, November 28, 2021. He would have been 97 in January 2022. The oldest of 8 siblings, he joins two younger brothers (Carmelo & Santos). José...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

Edwin Burke Miller Jr.

Edwin Burke Miller Jr.

Dec 14, 2021

Edwin Burke Miller, Jr., 72 of Barren Springs, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Ed was a Vietnam Veteran with the 1st Calvary and was awarded the Purple Heart medal. He loved the outdoors. Ed retired from Coors Brewery and had worked at the Pulaski Transit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin B. Miller, Sr....

Nalin A. Patel

Nalin A. Patel

Dec 13, 2021

Nalin A. Patel, 66 of Christiansburg passed away on December 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Daxa N. Patel; daughters, Dhruvi B. Patel, Grishma N. Ajmera; son, Kavit N. Patel; sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, Bhavin B. Patel, Nihar M. Ajmera, Hinal K. Patel, Reshma A. Patel; granddaughters, Divya B. Patel, Riya B. Patel; grandson, Arjun N. Ajmera. Also left...

Luella Faye Childers

Luella Faye Childers

Dec 13, 2021

Luella Faye Childers, of Huntington, passed away on December 13, 2021, at the age of 86. Luella lived for the Lord. She started and ended her day the same way, with the Bible. When she wasn't volunteering at church, you could find her at the bowling alley or at the hair salon. She loved keeping up with current events and...

Marsha Ann Dove

Marsha Ann Dove

Dec 12, 2021

Marsha Ann Dove, 78 of Blacksburg, passed away on December 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carrie Trump; siblings, Robert, Jimmy, Earl, Edith, and Pauline. Marsha is survived by her children, Patricia, Wayne, and Malinda; grandchildren, Daniel Poff, Steven Dove, Blake and Matthew Reed; and great-granddaughter, Danielle Elizabeth Poff. Marsha was a kind person...

Diana June Gibson Donathan

Diana June Gibson Donathan

Dec 12, 2021

Diana June Gibson Donathan, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Lynco, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1948 in Kopperston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Clarence ‘Buck’ Gibson and Erna Bishop Gibson. She retired from Hubbell Lighting and was a member of the Local Union IUE...

Robert Van Dowdy

Robert Van Dowdy

Dec 9, 2021

Robert Van Dowdy (Butch) passed away at his home in Christiansburg, VA on December 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Connor; father, Ellis Dowdy; step father, Loys Connor; sister, Linda Gail Duncan; and brother, Leonard (Shorty) Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Dowdy; son, Dwayne Dowdy (Tammy); daughters, Cara L. Dowdy, Heather M....

Dewey Otis Long Jr.

Dewey Otis Long Jr.

Dec 8, 2021

Dewey Otis Long Jr., known by everyone as Sonny, of Radford, VA, entered into heaven on December 8, 2021. He was born June 19, 1950 and grew up in Greenville, WV. He met his wife Trixie when they were teenagers, and devoted his life to his family, his church and serving others in Christiansburg, VA. A genuine self-made man, Sonny...

Alice Faye Martin

Alice Faye Martin

Dec 3, 2021

Alice Faye Martin, 76, of Shawsville born on November 30, 1945 in Pineville, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday December 3, 2021. Alice was a very loving Christian wife and mom. She loved God, reading her Bible daily, and attending church regularly as well as teaching Sunday school. Her children, and grandchildren were the most important...

Eula B. (Linkous) Shelor

Eula B. (Linkous) Shelor

Dec 2, 2021

Eula B. (Linkous) Shelor was led by angels to her new heavenly home on December 2, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1930 in Merrimac, Virginia. Eula leaves behind a loving family, including great grandchildren, and dear friends who will cherish their memories and miss her kindness and love. She was a very sweet and gentle woman of great...

Ronnie L. Brown

Ronnie L. Brown

Nov 30, 2021

Ronnie L. Brown, 67, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Ronnie was a proud Navy veteran. He loved fishing, photography woodworking, and watching the old westerns. He was a creative and imaginative man who especially enjoyed art projects and tinkering with computers and electronics of all kinds. He enjoyed his work as a truck driver for Anderson...

Catherine S. Johnson

Catherine S. Johnson

Nov 29, 2021

Catherine S. Johnson of Christiansburg, VA passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Born to parents Michael and Anna Telehany on November 5, 1933, Catherine grew up in Corning, NY where she met and married her husband of 61 years, Robert (Bob) Johnson. Catherine worked for Corning Glass in Corning, NY and then Virginia Tech Animal Science Department in Blacksburg, VA,...

Gary Edward Tickle Sr.

Gary Edward Tickle Sr.

Nov 28, 2021

Gary Edward Tickle Sr., 66 of Kegley, West Virginia, succumbed to COPD on November 28, 2021 with his sons by his side. A talented trim carpenter for most of his life, illness forced him into retirement several years ago. Known to friends simply as "Tick", Gary was a down-to-earth man who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Gary was predeceased...

José Lugo Arroyo

José Lugo Arroyo

Nov 28, 2021

José Lugo Arroyo, who lived in Christiansburg, Virginia, since August 2010, but was a native of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, is now in God’s arms and reunited in glory with his wife, Delia, as of Sunday, November 28, 2021. He would have been 97 in January 2022. The oldest of 8 siblings, he joins two younger brothers (Carmelo & Santos). José...