Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Terrah Denise Pearson Numan

Apr 30, 2021

Terrah Denise Pearson Numan, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, April 30th, 2021. She was born to Olen Eugene Pearson of Christiansburg, VA and Angela Pearson of Austin, TX on October 13th, 1984 in Austin, TX. Terrah married Kareem Numan of Austin, TX on June 26th, 2008. Terrah graduated from Career Point in...

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Jackie Lee Lilly

Apr 30, 2021

JACKIE LEE LILLY, 79, of Shawsville passed away April 30, 2021. He attended church at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church. Jackie worked in Greenhill and Valleydale meat factories, then later in life drove for Harris Trucking. He was a great father and was dedicated to his family. Although, like his children, he could be very hard headed. He was preceded in...

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Alexander Frank Holmes

Apr 29, 2021

Alexander Frank Holmes, 37, of Christiansburg passed away April 29, 2021. He was a 2002 graduate of Christiansburg High Shool. Alex was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Holmes; grandparents, Frank and Eilleen Underwood, Jennie Brown, and Richard Taylor. He is survived by his father, Steven Holmes; twin brother, Eric Holmes and girlfriend, Crystal Brunner; nephew, Jerimiah Holmes; niece,...

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Nicholas Tyler Dean

Apr 28, 2021

Nicholas Tyler Dean, known to all who loved him as 'Nic', took his final breath and left the world a darker place on April 28th, 2021, at the young age of 20 years and 6 days, due to an accidental drug overdose. Nic was born April 22, 2001, in Christiansburg, VA. He was a 2019 graduate of Christiansburg High School,...

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Roger Arnold Bryant

Apr 28, 2021

Roger Arnold Bryant, 75, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on April 28, 2021. Roger was dedicated to public service. He was an active member and life member of the Christiansburg Volunteer Rescue Squad for 43 years. He served as the squad’s treasurer for 10 years. He served as the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS) District 7 Vice President...

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Shirley Gwinn Downs

Apr 27, 2021

Shirley Gwinn Downs, 84, of Shawsville, passed away on April 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Othor Dolphin and Gladys Skaggs Gwinn; husband, Rodney Guy Downs; and siblings, Gwendolyn Marrs, Betty Seldomridge, and Vernon Gwinn. Shirley is survived by her sister, Rosalie Gwinn Jurisson; sons, Jeffrey Downs (Melissa) of Riner, Jim Downs (Kris) of Michigan; grandchildren,...

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Marvin Earl Harris

Apr 27, 2021

MARVIN EARL HARRIS, 74, of Radford passed away April 27, 2021. He had previously worked at Epperly Pontiac and SG Wimmer, and was known as an excellent tractor mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis & Bessie Harris. Marvin is survived by daughters, Amanda Harris, Falyn Wells, and Leanna Harris; grandchildren, Jonathan, Travis, Adralana, Eli, and Julian;...

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Douglas Allen McGhee

Apr 27, 2021

Douglas Allen McGhee, age 76, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family and was always quick to help anyone. Doug was born in Radford on May 30, 1944 and spent the last 50+ years serving the New River Valley through his own business, McGhee Plumbing,...

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Phillip 'Bubby' Eugene Lytton

Apr 26, 2021

Phillip ‘Bubby’ Eugene Lytton, 65, of Christiansburg, went home with his heavenly Father on Monday, April 26, 2021 after a courageous 12 year hard fight against cancer. Bubby touched many lives in his journey of life, leaving family and friends heartbroken and devastated by his passing, but given comfort in knowing he is suffering and hurting no more. Bubby is...

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Connie Sue Collins

Apr 26, 2021

Connie Sue Collins, age 68, of Blacksburg, died on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Montgomery county, Va. on November 30, 1952 to the late Rev. Herbert M. Linkous and Sylvia Rakes Linkous. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark Collins and Heather Collins; grandchildren, Jordan Collins, Blake Collins, Jacob Collins, and Mason Collins; several nephews,...

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Roger Allen Waldron Jr.

Apr 25, 2021

Roger Allen Waldron, Jr., 48, of Pearisburg, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Roger is survived by his wife, Autumn Waldron; mother, Beverly Mayberry; father, Roger Allen Waldron Sr.; siblings, Teresa Waldron and Mikey Waldron; nieces and nephew, Jessie Waldron, Melissa Hagey, Carlea Rae, Savanna Waldron, and Bryce Smith. Roger loved camping, cooking, and being outdoors. He was a...

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Barbara Periman

Apr 24, 2021

BLACKSBURG: Barbara Periman, 85, was born on April 20, 1936 and died on April 24, 2021 at Kroontje Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by the one true love of her life, Eugene Periman, her husband of 63 years. Barbara and Eugene met at the University of Colorado in Boulder where they hung out at the Wesley Foundation. Their...

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J. Steven Simpkins

Apr 24, 2021

J. Steven Simpkins, age 60 of Wilmington, DE passed away at home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was the husband of Kari Plattner Simpkins whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Christiansburg, VA, the son of James & Iris Woods Simpkins of Christiansburg, where he grew up until 1961. He graduated from McKean High School in Wilmington,...

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Pamela Sue Thurman

Apr 22, 2021

Pamela Sue Thurman, 72, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lila Peters; and companion, Harvey H. Yopp. Pam is survived by her daughter, Candace McGuire (James); grandson, Joshua Thurman; granddaughter, Amanda Feathers; sister, Sherry Powell; brother, Marty Peters; niece, Michelle Hodges; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

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Marie Antoinette Fizer

Apr 21, 2021

Marie Antoinette Fizer, 79, a devoted Catholic, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Rosalie Ruocco; sister, Angelina Grinnell; the father of her children, Thomas Layton Sr.; and husband Paul James Fizer. Left to cherish her in their memories are son, Thomas Layton Jr. (Melissa); daughter, Sandra Estes...

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Kathe 'Katie' P. Hansen

Apr 21, 2021

Kathe "Katie" P. Hansen August 18, 1925 - April 21, 2021 Katie was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on August 18, 1925. She married Merton Allen Hansen in 1953 and with him moved to his hometown of Greenville, Michigan. In 1972 she," Mert" and their daughter moved to Christiansburg, Virginia. Katie was an accomplished bridge player, hospice volunteer and reader of...

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Douglas MacArthur 'Mac' Garnand

Apr 21, 2021

Douglas MacArthur "Mac" Garnand, 79, of Riner, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Mac served honorably as a fourth grade of the specialist rank of United States Army Quartermaster Corps during the Vietnam Conflict, earning two purple hearts for his service. He retired from the United States Postal Service, and was a former member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department....

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David Madison Harman

Apr 17, 2021

David Madison Harman passed away peacefully at home in Lynchburg, Virginia on April 15, 2021. He was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on July 4, 1936 to Roy D. Harman and Jeanette Harman. He attended High School in Christiansburg and then college at Virginia Tech where he was in the The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets graduating in the class of...

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Hurley Ray Lewis

Apr 13, 2021

Hurley Ray Lewis, age 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Roy and Nellie Aker Lewis; wife, Hattie Umberger Lewis. Mr. Lewis is survived by his daughter, Courtney (Vincent) Mena; granddaughter, Karen Christine Mena; along with a host of other family and friends. Hurley loved taking road trips,...

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David Wayne Richards

Apr 13, 2021

David Wayne Richards, 57 of Hiwassee, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born in Beckley, WV to Eugene Allen and Norma Jean Woods Richards. David was a construction contractor for many years. He was a faithful member of New Life Apostolic Church. He spent his free time hunting, fishing, and playing...

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