Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Minnie Ruth Vaught Cooper

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...

Roemon Dean Gilbert

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...

Wooddell B. 'Woody' Nester

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...

Jean Riffey Bailey

Jean Riffey Bailey

Jun 3, 2021

Jean Riffey Bailey, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, June 03, at English Meadows, Blacksburg. Jean was born October 20, 1929 in Bland Virginia to William Ernest and Grace Elkins Riffey. She attended Bluefield Business College and upon graduation was employed at the Radford Arsenal retiring after 40 years. Jean was a devoted long time member of Faith Christian...

Patricia A. Bryant

Patricia A. Bryant

May 31, 2021

PATRICIA A. BRYANT, 52, of Christiansburg went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1968. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny L. Bryant; the love of her life, Tony Austin and devoted aunt, Charlene Huff Keen. She is survived by her much-loved daughter, Ashley Austin;...

James 'Jimmy' Darrell McGuire

James 'Jimmy' Darrell McGuire

May 30, 2021

James 'Jimmy' Darrell McGuire, born February 3, 1966, went to his heavenly home on May 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim McGuire. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Candice; mother, Velma; daughter, Adrianna; step-children, Josh Thurman and Amanda Feathers; sister, Teresa Roop; special uncles, Wayne Ratcliff and Jimmie Roop; three special fur babies;...

Charles Allen 'Charlie' Teaters

Charles Allen 'Charlie' Teaters

May 30, 2021

Charles Allen Teaters, Jr. (aka “Charlie,” “the Chief,” “the Big Dog,” ...) was born in Chilhowie, VA on July 26, 1952 to Charles Allen Teaters, Sr. and Carolyn Daly Teaters. Charlie is preceded in death by his father and nephew Luke Teaters and is survived by his spouse Carol Neely Ballard, his mother, his two brothers Ralph Nelson Teaters and...

Shirley A. Kietrys

Shirley A. Kietrys

May 25, 2021

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SHIRLEY A. KIETRYS 1937 - 2021 It is with profound sadness and hearts filled with love that we announce the passing of Shirley A. Kietrys, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all the lives she touched, on May 25, 2021. She left us during a brief hospitalization, and died peacefully,...

Patricia Ann Phillips

Patricia Ann Phillips

May 24, 2021

Patricia Ann Phillips, 51, of Radford passed away May 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dorothy Phillips. Patricia is survived by her brother, Patrick Phillips and wife, Christine. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 1-2 pm at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow in the Chapel with Pastor Michael...

Phillip Anthony Coley

Phillip Anthony Coley

May 23, 2021

Phillip Anthony Coley, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Phillip was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Laura Coley, Mitch and Martha Crane; and mother-in-law, Linda Young. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Coley; sons, Jesse Coley and wife Miranda, and Chase Coley; parents, Stanley and Wanda Coley; his 4-legged babies, Miley and...

Matthew Thomas Gauck

Matthew Thomas Gauck

May 23, 2021

At 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, Matthew Thomas Gauck (son, brother, and friend) of Pilot, passed away at the age of 22. He was taken from us entirely too soon. Matthew was born September 25, 1998 to Dwayne Mark Gauck and Tarri (Thomas) Gauck. In addition to his parents he is survived by his older sister, Megan Elizabeth Gauck....

Ralph L. Dobbins

Ralph L. Dobbins

May 20, 2021

Ralph L. Dobbins, 86, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born on March 27, 1935 in Radford, VA to the late Luey Fuqua and Mattie Carroll Dobbins. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Alfred Darrell Dobbins, Mary Alice Dobbins Moore, and Melvin Ray Dobbins. Left to cherish his...

William Dale Boothe

William Dale Boothe

May 19, 2021

WILLIAM DALE BOOTHE, 72, of Fairlawn passed away May 19th at New River Valley Medical Center. He earned a degree from New River Community College in electronics, and a degree in business from National Business College with Honors. He was a devout Christian and a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church. He was an avid musician and leader of the...

Pamela Cornett Hoag

Pamela Cornett Hoag

May 18, 2021

Pamela Cornett Hoag, 65 years of age, departed this life on May 18, 2021 in Christiansburg, Virginia after a long struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Pam was born August 17, 1955 in Bristol, Virginia. She moved with her family to Culpeper in 1963, and from Culpeper High School in 1973. In Blacksburg she found the first passion of her...

Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle

Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle

May 11, 2021

Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle, 92, of Radford, VA, made her journey to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born in Floyd County on January 27, 1929 to the late Wallace C. and Pauline Akers King. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Alvin Radford; her second husband, Charles S. “Sam” Angle;...

Charles Elwood Barker

Charles Elwood Barker

May 11, 2021

Charles Elwood Barker, 73, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood Barker & Ruby Barker; wife, Imogene Barker; and half-brother, Rascal Allen Barker. He is survived b y his step-son, David Lawrence; sister-in-law, Doris Stafford; as well as many friends he made along his journey. Charlie was a...

Sei’ne Morgan Heasley

Sei’ne Morgan Heasley

May 9, 2021

Sei’ne Morgan Heasley, 34, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. On October 5, 2007, Sei’ne went on his first date with a girl he met online. Little did he know that this girl, Ashley, would be his lifelong love. What was supposed to be a three-hour date at the Sinkland Farm Pumpkin Festival turned into an all-day...

Betty Louise Robertson Basham

Betty Louise Robertson Basham

May 5, 2021

Betty Louise Robertson Basham, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Ellis Robertson and Nellie Mable Blevins Robertson, her husband of 27 years, Ralph Newman Basham, and her son, Kenneth Andrew Basham. Betty was a member of GraceLife Baptist Church, serving in many capacities including teacher of...

Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham

Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham

May 3, 2021

Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winfred and Levelle Snider; and brother, Curtis Snider. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 38 years, David H. Cunningham; kids, David A. Cunningham (Latosha), Joseph W. Cunningham (Kari); special grandsons, Christian, Dylan, and Jace Cunningham; siblings, Bobby Snider...

James Everett Moran III

James Everett Moran III

May 2, 2021

James Everett Moran III, 64 passed away Sunday, May 2, at his home in Fairlawn with his loving wife by his side. He was born March 5, 1957 in Pennsylvania. James was a long-time employee of Adams Construction. After retirement he worked for a short time for Radford Transit. He enjoyed working with tools in his work shop and driving...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Minnie Ruth Vaught Cooper

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...

Roemon Dean Gilbert

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...

Wooddell B. 'Woody' Nester

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...

Jean Riffey Bailey

Jean Riffey Bailey

Jun 3, 2021

Jean Riffey Bailey, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, June 03, at English Meadows, Blacksburg. Jean was born October 20, 1929 in Bland Virginia to William Ernest and Grace Elkins Riffey. She attended Bluefield Business College and upon graduation was employed at the Radford Arsenal retiring after 40 years. Jean was a devoted long time member of Faith Christian...

Patricia A. Bryant

Patricia A. Bryant

May 31, 2021

PATRICIA A. BRYANT, 52, of Christiansburg went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1968. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny L. Bryant; the love of her life, Tony Austin and devoted aunt, Charlene Huff Keen. She is survived by her much-loved daughter, Ashley Austin;...

James 'Jimmy' Darrell McGuire

James 'Jimmy' Darrell McGuire

May 30, 2021

James 'Jimmy' Darrell McGuire, born February 3, 1966, went to his heavenly home on May 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim McGuire. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Candice; mother, Velma; daughter, Adrianna; step-children, Josh Thurman and Amanda Feathers; sister, Teresa Roop; special uncles, Wayne Ratcliff and Jimmie Roop; three special fur babies;...

Charles Allen 'Charlie' Teaters

Charles Allen 'Charlie' Teaters

May 30, 2021

Charles Allen Teaters, Jr. (aka “Charlie,” “the Chief,” “the Big Dog,” ...) was born in Chilhowie, VA on July 26, 1952 to Charles Allen Teaters, Sr. and Carolyn Daly Teaters. Charlie is preceded in death by his father and nephew Luke Teaters and is survived by his spouse Carol Neely Ballard, his mother, his two brothers Ralph Nelson Teaters and...

Shirley A. Kietrys

Shirley A. Kietrys

May 25, 2021

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SHIRLEY A. KIETRYS 1937 - 2021 It is with profound sadness and hearts filled with love that we announce the passing of Shirley A. Kietrys, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all the lives she touched, on May 25, 2021. She left us during a brief hospitalization, and died peacefully,...

Patricia Ann Phillips

Patricia Ann Phillips

May 24, 2021

Patricia Ann Phillips, 51, of Radford passed away May 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dorothy Phillips. Patricia is survived by her brother, Patrick Phillips and wife, Christine. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 1-2 pm at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow in the Chapel with Pastor Michael...

Phillip Anthony Coley

Phillip Anthony Coley

May 23, 2021

Phillip Anthony Coley, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Phillip was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and Laura Coley, Mitch and Martha Crane; and mother-in-law, Linda Young. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Coley; sons, Jesse Coley and wife Miranda, and Chase Coley; parents, Stanley and Wanda Coley; his 4-legged babies, Miley and...

Matthew Thomas Gauck

Matthew Thomas Gauck

May 23, 2021

At 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, Matthew Thomas Gauck (son, brother, and friend) of Pilot, passed away at the age of 22. He was taken from us entirely too soon. Matthew was born September 25, 1998 to Dwayne Mark Gauck and Tarri (Thomas) Gauck. In addition to his parents he is survived by his older sister, Megan Elizabeth Gauck....

Ralph L. Dobbins

Ralph L. Dobbins

May 20, 2021

Ralph L. Dobbins, 86, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born on March 27, 1935 in Radford, VA to the late Luey Fuqua and Mattie Carroll Dobbins. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Alfred Darrell Dobbins, Mary Alice Dobbins Moore, and Melvin Ray Dobbins. Left to cherish his...

William Dale Boothe

William Dale Boothe

May 19, 2021

WILLIAM DALE BOOTHE, 72, of Fairlawn passed away May 19th at New River Valley Medical Center. He earned a degree from New River Community College in electronics, and a degree in business from National Business College with Honors. He was a devout Christian and a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church. He was an avid musician and leader of the...

Pamela Cornett Hoag

Pamela Cornett Hoag

May 18, 2021

Pamela Cornett Hoag, 65 years of age, departed this life on May 18, 2021 in Christiansburg, Virginia after a long struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Pam was born August 17, 1955 in Bristol, Virginia. She moved with her family to Culpeper in 1963, and from Culpeper High School in 1973. In Blacksburg she found the first passion of her...

Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle

Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle

May 11, 2021

Iris Gwinn King Radford Angle, 92, of Radford, VA, made her journey to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born in Floyd County on January 27, 1929 to the late Wallace C. and Pauline Akers King. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Alvin Radford; her second husband, Charles S. “Sam” Angle;...

Charles Elwood Barker

Charles Elwood Barker

May 11, 2021

Charles Elwood Barker, 73, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood Barker & Ruby Barker; wife, Imogene Barker; and half-brother, Rascal Allen Barker. He is survived b y his step-son, David Lawrence; sister-in-law, Doris Stafford; as well as many friends he made along his journey. Charlie was a...

Sei’ne Morgan Heasley

Sei’ne Morgan Heasley

May 9, 2021

Sei’ne Morgan Heasley, 34, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. On October 5, 2007, Sei’ne went on his first date with a girl he met online. Little did he know that this girl, Ashley, would be his lifelong love. What was supposed to be a three-hour date at the Sinkland Farm Pumpkin Festival turned into an all-day...

Betty Louise Robertson Basham

Betty Louise Robertson Basham

May 5, 2021

Betty Louise Robertson Basham, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Ellis Robertson and Nellie Mable Blevins Robertson, her husband of 27 years, Ralph Newman Basham, and her son, Kenneth Andrew Basham. Betty was a member of GraceLife Baptist Church, serving in many capacities including teacher of...

Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham

Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham

May 3, 2021

Phyllis Ann Snider Cunningham, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Winfred and Levelle Snider; and brother, Curtis Snider. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 38 years, David H. Cunningham; kids, David A. Cunningham (Latosha), Joseph W. Cunningham (Kari); special grandsons, Christian, Dylan, and Jace Cunningham; siblings, Bobby Snider...

James Everett Moran III

James Everett Moran III

May 2, 2021

James Everett Moran III, 64 passed away Sunday, May 2, at his home in Fairlawn with his loving wife by his side. He was born March 5, 1957 in Pennsylvania. James was a long-time employee of Adams Construction. After retirement he worked for a short time for Radford Transit. He enjoyed working with tools in his work shop and driving...

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