Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Garland Henry Spencer

Garland Henry Spencer

Jun 23, 2021

Garland Henry Spencer, 95 of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Spencer; parents, Charles and Clara Spencer; sisters, Ruth Roop and Ruby Lawson Rice; granddaughter, Gemmia McClaugherty; and great-grandchildren, Levi Bond and Korbin David Kaluhiokalani-Spencer. Garland is survived by his children, Charlotte Diane McClaugherty and husband James, Harold...

Linda Sue Whitlock

Linda Sue Whitlock

Jun 23, 2021

Linda Sue Whitlock, 68, of Radford, passed away on June 23, 2021. She was a strong independent, go get it woman who loved her family and special dog Taco. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Margaret Whitlock. She is survived by her brothers, Hershel Whitlock and Timmy Whitlock; daughters, Ashley Whitlock, Heather Dunham, Holly Ettinger, Mary...

Francie Alderman Sutphin

Francie Alderman Sutphin

Jun 21, 2021

Francie Alderman Sutphin, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. She retired from Moog in Blacksburg and enjoyed spending time with her family during her retirement. Francie was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Wayne Turner; second husband, Jerry Dean Sutphin; parents, William and Elsie Alderman; brothers, Clayton Alderman and Jimmy Alderman; and sister, Dana...

Randall L. Hedrick

Randall L. Hedrick

Jun 21, 2021

Randall L. Hedrick, 74, of Pilot, passed away on June 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Fay Hedrick; parents, Clark and Martha Hedrick; son, Shawn Pickering; grandson, Zeth Pickering; and brother, Jacob Hedrick. Randall is survived by his sons, Andrew Hedrick and wife Jessica, Randall Hedrick Jr., Jay Hedrick; daughter, Lori Lambert; grandchildren, Zoey Hedrick,...

Elizabeth 'Beth' Kurstedt Lancaster

Elizabeth 'Beth' Kurstedt Lancaster

Jun 18, 2021

Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Lancaster born on October 8, 1965 passed away on, June 18, 2021 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Please keep the families in your prayers. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Janie Spencer Smith

Janie Spencer Smith

Jun 18, 2021

Janie Spencer Smith went home to be with the Lord on, Friday June 18th. Janie was a retired nurse from Catawba Hospital and a long-standing member of New Life Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Christiansburg, VA. Janie was the daughter of the late Alexander S and Pearl Bayse Spencer. She succeeds her husband, Bernard Smith; brothers, William F. Spencer,...

Nancy Engle Graham

Nancy Engle Graham

Jun 18, 2021

Nancy Engle Graham, 86, of Christiansburg and Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Richfield Living Center, Salem, VA. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Fred A. Graham; parents, Oscar and Madeline Engle; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Tyler Burkett and an infant daughter. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Joann...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Garland Henry Spencer

Garland Henry Spencer

Jun 23, 2021

Garland Henry Spencer, 95 of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Spencer; parents, Charles and Clara Spencer; sisters, Ruth Roop and Ruby Lawson Rice; granddaughter, Gemmia McClaugherty; and great-grandchildren, Levi Bond and Korbin David Kaluhiokalani-Spencer. Garland is survived by his children, Charlotte Diane McClaugherty and husband James, Harold...

Linda Sue Whitlock

Linda Sue Whitlock

Jun 23, 2021

Linda Sue Whitlock, 68, of Radford, passed away on June 23, 2021. She was a strong independent, go get it woman who loved her family and special dog Taco. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Margaret Whitlock. She is survived by her brothers, Hershel Whitlock and Timmy Whitlock; daughters, Ashley Whitlock, Heather Dunham, Holly Ettinger, Mary...

Francie Alderman Sutphin

Francie Alderman Sutphin

Jun 21, 2021

Francie Alderman Sutphin, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. She retired from Moog in Blacksburg and enjoyed spending time with her family during her retirement. Francie was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Wayne Turner; second husband, Jerry Dean Sutphin; parents, William and Elsie Alderman; brothers, Clayton Alderman and Jimmy Alderman; and sister, Dana...

Randall L. Hedrick

Randall L. Hedrick

Jun 21, 2021

Randall L. Hedrick, 74, of Pilot, passed away on June 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Fay Hedrick; parents, Clark and Martha Hedrick; son, Shawn Pickering; grandson, Zeth Pickering; and brother, Jacob Hedrick. Randall is survived by his sons, Andrew Hedrick and wife Jessica, Randall Hedrick Jr., Jay Hedrick; daughter, Lori Lambert; grandchildren, Zoey Hedrick,...

Elizabeth 'Beth' Kurstedt Lancaster

Elizabeth 'Beth' Kurstedt Lancaster

Jun 18, 2021

Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Lancaster born on October 8, 1965 passed away on, June 18, 2021 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Please keep the families in your prayers. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Janie Spencer Smith

Janie Spencer Smith

Jun 18, 2021

Janie Spencer Smith went home to be with the Lord on, Friday June 18th. Janie was a retired nurse from Catawba Hospital and a long-standing member of New Life Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Christiansburg, VA. Janie was the daughter of the late Alexander S and Pearl Bayse Spencer. She succeeds her husband, Bernard Smith; brothers, William F. Spencer,...

Nancy Engle Graham

Nancy Engle Graham

Jun 18, 2021

Nancy Engle Graham, 86, of Christiansburg and Roanoke, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Richfield Living Center, Salem, VA. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Fred A. Graham; parents, Oscar and Madeline Engle; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Tyler Burkett and an infant daughter. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Joann...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...