Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Glennis Scaggs Richardson

Glennis Scaggs Richardson

Feb 3, 2021

Glennis Scaggs Richardson, 92, died peacefully in her home on February 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oakley John Richardson Jr. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Wilson, Sandra Brunner, Kathy Bunn (Doug), and Marsha Pack (Butch). She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Bill Richardson (Mary Jane), several sisters-in-law, Janet Shelburne (Richard), Judy Clingenpeel,...

Velma Galliher Fisher

Velma Galliher Fisher

Feb 2, 2021

Velma Galliher Fisher, 95, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Abram and Dessie Helton Galliher; husband, Charles Leroy Fisher; son, Tommy Fisher; and her siblings, Claude Galliher, William Galliher, and Marie Snider. She is survived by everyone that she ever touched, including her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and...

Minnie Belle Wickline Moses

Minnie Belle Wickline Moses

Feb 1, 2021

Minnie Belle Wickline Moses, 89, of Shawsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Martha Wickline; husband, Harold Moses; her grandson, Matt Harless; as well as siblings, Mary Ellison, and Willie, George, Conel, and Raymond Wickline. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie...

Douglas 'Doug' Richard Snead Jr.

Douglas 'Doug' Richard Snead Jr.

Jan 28, 2021

Douglas ‘Doug’ Richard Snead, Jr., age 62, was called home on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021. He started his journey in Abingdon, VA, born the second child of his late parents, Douglas Richard Snead, Sr. and Beulah Moody Snead. He was also preceded in death by a beloved sister, Doris Ann Davenport; and a brother, Eugene ‘Gene’ Snead. Doug is...

Norman Reynolds Moles

Norman Reynolds Moles

Jan 28, 2021

Norman Reynolds Moles, 86, of Mineral, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Bias, Vicky Stratton and husband Ronny, Norma Trimmer and husband Robert; grandchildren, John and Jackie Bias, Luke Stratton, Donny Stratton, Joe Stratton and his fiance Sarah, Tony Casper and wife Elaine; great-grandson, Parker Stratton. He was preceded in death...

Raymond Dusek

Raymond Dusek

Jan 27, 2021

Raymond Dusek, 86, of Christiansburg, joined his wife, Belva Dusek in Heaven on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He is survived by his brother, Martin E. Dusek; sister, Lilly Kotapish; brother-in-law, Archie Thornton; grandchildren, JW Thompson, Kasey Quesenberry; as well as many other family and friends. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home....

David Junior Proco

David Junior Proco

Jan 26, 2021

David Junior Proco, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He retired from Imperial Reading as a pattern designer and was a member of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg. David was born in Blacksburg to the late Michael and Annie Krondon Proco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mamie Clyde Smith

Mamie Clyde Smith

Jan 20, 2021

Mamie Clyde Smith, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was a firm believer in God and that was reflected in how she lived her life and how she interacted with people. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and we miss her. Mamie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years,...

David Harrison Linkous

David Harrison Linkous

Jan 15, 2021

The world lost a legend on January 15, 2021 - David Harrison Linkous, 68, of Christiansburg. Most of us knew him by Butch or Two-Dawgs and he was the 8th wonder of the world to many. David was born was born April 10, 1952 in Montgomery County, Va. He was loved by so many. He was a mighty warrior that...

Rebecca 'Becky' Joyce Rorrer Rupe

Rebecca 'Becky' Joyce Rorrer Rupe

Jan 15, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” Joyce Rorrer Rupe, age 63, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Pulaski, VA transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James Daly Rorrer, Sr. and Wanda Joyce Pugh Rorrer. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 45 years, Wayne Rupe; four sons, Gregory W. Rupe, James...

Donald Marshall Shephard

Donald Marshall Shephard

Jan 15, 2021

Army Retired SGM Donald Marshall Shephard, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Merrimac, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; five sisters; and a son. He is survived by his cherished wife of 62 years, Violet; his daughter, Wilma (Daryl)...

Susan Casey

Susan Casey

Jan 14, 2021

Susan Casey, 73, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Susan is survived by her son, David Casey; grandson, Adam Casey; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Casey; sister, Pat Akins; as well as three nephews and 1 niece. Susan enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Calvary’s Love Ministries in Hopewell, and was...

Hursel Robert Wells

Hursel Robert Wells

Jan 14, 2021

Hursel Robert Wells, 72 of Elliston, Virginia, known to many as “Bob,” “Bobby,” “Baby Brother,” “Uncle Bobby,” “Daddy,” and “Poppy,” went to play golf with the angels in heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Edward Henry Wells; his mother, Virgie Cheatwood Wells; brothers, James Duvall Wells, Charles William Wells, Erskine Reginald...

Joseph Conner Draper

Joseph Conner Draper

Jan 14, 2021

Joseph Conner Draper, ‘Joe,’ 86, of Christiansburg, formerly of Boykins, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Joe and Lucy married in 1957 and traveled to Germany for a two year Army enlistment where he served as a cryptologist. Upon returning to the United States they settled in Boykins and managed the family farm until he returned to VPI...

Annie May Altizer

Annie May Altizer

Jan 9, 2021

Annie May Altizer, born on December 28, 1926, was promoted to heaven on January 9, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Hines and Georgia Beckleheimer; stepbrother, Roy Beckleheimer; stepsister, Bertha Giroux; and beloved husband, William Earnest Altizer, whom she married on September 19, 1958. Annie May is remembered by her daughters, Earnestine...

Roger Lee Carroll

Roger Lee Carroll

Jan 6, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Roger Carroll, 65, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with his Family. His passing was very sudden and unexpected. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etta and Robert; special aunt, Allene Phillips; and son-in-law, Danny Ramey Jr. Roger was born in Montgomery County, VA to Etta and Robert Lee Carroll. He grew...

Curtis Fizer

Curtis Fizer

Jan 2, 2021

Curtis Fizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 2, 2021. Curtis retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service and then worked for Montgomery County Public Schools in maintenance for 24 years. Curtis was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather ‘Papa’, who loved his family and was a faithful servant to the Lord. In his spare time...

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Dec 30, 2020

Naomi Slate Frazier ‘Teenie’, 83, of Christiansburg, was called home to our Heavenly Father, on December 30, 2020. She was born to the late Howard Alonzia Stump and Lelia Dove Stump on February 12, 1937. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James William Slate; her second husband, Roy Douglas Frazier; and all of her siblings, Bobby...

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Dec 30, 2020

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence, born April 18, 1924, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Fannie James Hall Dickey; and her siblings, Dr. Walter Dickey, Frances D. Carroll, and Betty D. Stuart. Left to mourn her loss are her children whom she loved more than life itself, Betty Lynn Thompson...

Anna U. Palmer

Anna U. Palmer

Dec 28, 2020

Anna U. Palmer, age 91 of Riner, VA, passed away on December 28, 2020, at home in the loving care of her family. She was born on September 28, 1929, to the late William H. and Ida L. Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Palmer, Sr.; daughter, Shirley Lee Palmer;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Glennis Scaggs Richardson

Glennis Scaggs Richardson

Feb 3, 2021

Glennis Scaggs Richardson, 92, died peacefully in her home on February 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oakley John Richardson Jr. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Wilson, Sandra Brunner, Kathy Bunn (Doug), and Marsha Pack (Butch). She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Bill Richardson (Mary Jane), several sisters-in-law, Janet Shelburne (Richard), Judy Clingenpeel,...

Velma Galliher Fisher

Velma Galliher Fisher

Feb 2, 2021

Velma Galliher Fisher, 95, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Abram and Dessie Helton Galliher; husband, Charles Leroy Fisher; son, Tommy Fisher; and her siblings, Claude Galliher, William Galliher, and Marie Snider. She is survived by everyone that she ever touched, including her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and...

Minnie Belle Wickline Moses

Minnie Belle Wickline Moses

Feb 1, 2021

Minnie Belle Wickline Moses, 89, of Shawsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Martha Wickline; husband, Harold Moses; her grandson, Matt Harless; as well as siblings, Mary Ellison, and Willie, George, Conel, and Raymond Wickline. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie...

Douglas 'Doug' Richard Snead Jr.

Douglas 'Doug' Richard Snead Jr.

Jan 28, 2021

Douglas ‘Doug’ Richard Snead, Jr., age 62, was called home on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021. He started his journey in Abingdon, VA, born the second child of his late parents, Douglas Richard Snead, Sr. and Beulah Moody Snead. He was also preceded in death by a beloved sister, Doris Ann Davenport; and a brother, Eugene ‘Gene’ Snead. Doug is...

Norman Reynolds Moles

Norman Reynolds Moles

Jan 28, 2021

Norman Reynolds Moles, 86, of Mineral, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Bias, Vicky Stratton and husband Ronny, Norma Trimmer and husband Robert; grandchildren, John and Jackie Bias, Luke Stratton, Donny Stratton, Joe Stratton and his fiance Sarah, Tony Casper and wife Elaine; great-grandson, Parker Stratton. He was preceded in death...

Raymond Dusek

Raymond Dusek

Jan 27, 2021

Raymond Dusek, 86, of Christiansburg, joined his wife, Belva Dusek in Heaven on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He is survived by his brother, Martin E. Dusek; sister, Lilly Kotapish; brother-in-law, Archie Thornton; grandchildren, JW Thompson, Kasey Quesenberry; as well as many other family and friends. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home....

David Junior Proco

David Junior Proco

Jan 26, 2021

David Junior Proco, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He retired from Imperial Reading as a pattern designer and was a member of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg. David was born in Blacksburg to the late Michael and Annie Krondon Proco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mamie Clyde Smith

Mamie Clyde Smith

Jan 20, 2021

Mamie Clyde Smith, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was a firm believer in God and that was reflected in how she lived her life and how she interacted with people. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and we miss her. Mamie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years,...

David Harrison Linkous

David Harrison Linkous

Jan 15, 2021

The world lost a legend on January 15, 2021 - David Harrison Linkous, 68, of Christiansburg. Most of us knew him by Butch or Two-Dawgs and he was the 8th wonder of the world to many. David was born was born April 10, 1952 in Montgomery County, Va. He was loved by so many. He was a mighty warrior that...

Rebecca 'Becky' Joyce Rorrer Rupe

Rebecca 'Becky' Joyce Rorrer Rupe

Jan 15, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” Joyce Rorrer Rupe, age 63, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Pulaski, VA transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James Daly Rorrer, Sr. and Wanda Joyce Pugh Rorrer. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 45 years, Wayne Rupe; four sons, Gregory W. Rupe, James...

Donald Marshall Shephard

Donald Marshall Shephard

Jan 15, 2021

Army Retired SGM Donald Marshall Shephard, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Merrimac, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; five sisters; and a son. He is survived by his cherished wife of 62 years, Violet; his daughter, Wilma (Daryl)...

Susan Casey

Susan Casey

Jan 14, 2021

Susan Casey, 73, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Susan is survived by her son, David Casey; grandson, Adam Casey; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Casey; sister, Pat Akins; as well as three nephews and 1 niece. Susan enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Calvary’s Love Ministries in Hopewell, and was...

Hursel Robert Wells

Hursel Robert Wells

Jan 14, 2021

Hursel Robert Wells, 72 of Elliston, Virginia, known to many as “Bob,” “Bobby,” “Baby Brother,” “Uncle Bobby,” “Daddy,” and “Poppy,” went to play golf with the angels in heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Edward Henry Wells; his mother, Virgie Cheatwood Wells; brothers, James Duvall Wells, Charles William Wells, Erskine Reginald...

Joseph Conner Draper

Joseph Conner Draper

Jan 14, 2021

Joseph Conner Draper, ‘Joe,’ 86, of Christiansburg, formerly of Boykins, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Joe and Lucy married in 1957 and traveled to Germany for a two year Army enlistment where he served as a cryptologist. Upon returning to the United States they settled in Boykins and managed the family farm until he returned to VPI...

Annie May Altizer

Annie May Altizer

Jan 9, 2021

Annie May Altizer, born on December 28, 1926, was promoted to heaven on January 9, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Hines and Georgia Beckleheimer; stepbrother, Roy Beckleheimer; stepsister, Bertha Giroux; and beloved husband, William Earnest Altizer, whom she married on September 19, 1958. Annie May is remembered by her daughters, Earnestine...

Roger Lee Carroll

Roger Lee Carroll

Jan 6, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Roger Carroll, 65, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with his Family. His passing was very sudden and unexpected. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etta and Robert; special aunt, Allene Phillips; and son-in-law, Danny Ramey Jr. Roger was born in Montgomery County, VA to Etta and Robert Lee Carroll. He grew...

Curtis Fizer

Curtis Fizer

Jan 2, 2021

Curtis Fizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 2, 2021. Curtis retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service and then worked for Montgomery County Public Schools in maintenance for 24 years. Curtis was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather ‘Papa’, who loved his family and was a faithful servant to the Lord. In his spare time...

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Dec 30, 2020

Naomi Slate Frazier ‘Teenie’, 83, of Christiansburg, was called home to our Heavenly Father, on December 30, 2020. She was born to the late Howard Alonzia Stump and Lelia Dove Stump on February 12, 1937. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James William Slate; her second husband, Roy Douglas Frazier; and all of her siblings, Bobby...

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Dec 30, 2020

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence, born April 18, 1924, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Fannie James Hall Dickey; and her siblings, Dr. Walter Dickey, Frances D. Carroll, and Betty D. Stuart. Left to mourn her loss are her children whom she loved more than life itself, Betty Lynn Thompson...

Anna U. Palmer

Anna U. Palmer

Dec 28, 2020

Anna U. Palmer, age 91 of Riner, VA, passed away on December 28, 2020, at home in the loving care of her family. She was born on September 28, 1929, to the late William H. and Ida L. Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Palmer, Sr.; daughter, Shirley Lee Palmer;...

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