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Obituaries
Iona Johnson Oliver
Dec 16, 2020
Iona Johnson Oliver of Christiansburg, age 98, moved back to heaven on December 16, 2020 to begin her joyful reunion with her Heavenly Father, and those who proceeded her there, including her husband, Garland ‘Bentley’ Oliver; infant son, Stephen; son, Michael; parents, Frank Johnson and Florence ‘Ethel’ Atkinson Johnson; siblings, Alice Jones, Reba Oberndorfer, Wilma Bonds Comer, Frank ‘Buck’ Johnson;...
Vernon 'Bugg' Elwood Sweeney
Dec 16, 2020
Vernon ‘Bugg’ Elwood Sweeney, 86, of Christiansburg, went to his Heavenly Home with Jesus on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born in Montgomery County on March 31, 1934, to the late John W. And Catherine Underwood Sweeney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Junior Sweeney; sisters, Lossie Barton, Della Hollins,...
Cynthia Williams Lilly
Dec 15, 2020
Cynthia Williams Lilly, 64, of Dublin, passed away on December 15, 2020, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Janet Williams. Cindy is survived by her sister, Debbie Marion and husband Garry; brothers, Michael Williams, Tim Williams and wife Kim; children, Kristen Lilly Reno, Tony Powell and wife Nikki. Also mourning her loss...
Joyce Wimmer Ross
Dec 15, 2020
Joyce Wimmer Ross, 74, of Christiansburg passed away on Tuesday, December 15. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she left this world peacefully with her husband and two children by her side. Born on September 30, 1946 in Roanoke, she was raised in the area and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1964 and then Radford College...
Christine Ratliff Taylor
Dec 13, 2020
Christine Ratliff Taylor was born in Lynchburg, VA, on February 23, 1930. She passed away at Lewis Gale Montgomery on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Christine is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Taylor and Darlene Peoples. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Machelle Taylor, Karen Robbins, Jeremy Akers, Katherine Frater, Stevie Jarrell, Christopher Jarrell Sr., Katie Jarrell, Jennifer Hinkley, Marlin Taylor,...
James Lee 'Jim' Moore
Dec 13, 2020
James Lee 'Jim' Moore, 67, of Christiansburg, left this world at his home on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Diane Moore; sons, Jamie Moore and Jesse Moore, all of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Elizabeth Moore Reed, Beverly D. Moore, and Madilyn Lee Moore; and a special granddaughter, Jessalyn Dunker. Jim is also survived by his brothers, Larry...
Freddie Lee Mills
Dec 8, 2020
FREDDIE LEE MILLS, 71, of Christiansburg died December 08, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Henry & Dania Shepherd Mills and several brothers and sisters. Freddie is survived by his son, Richie L. Mills; granddaughter, Tessa J. Mills; sister, Willie Mae Spencer and husband, Luther, Trudy Worrell and husband, J.D., Shirley Yates and husband Gary (Butch);...
Curtis Jackson Lovern
Dec 4, 2020
CURTIS JACKSON LOVERN, 86, of Christiansburg died on December 4, 2020. He was born on April 12, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Jessie Lovern; son, Curtis Wayne Lovern; daughter, Teresa Ann Harris; twin sister, Annie Ashworth; and brother-in-law, Charles Ashworth. Curtis is survived by his wife of 68 years, Magdalene Lovern; son, Darrell and...
Grace Florence Cicchetti
Dec 2, 2020
Grace Florence Cicchetti passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in her home on Wednesday, December 2nd. Grace was 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Tito” Cicchetti and her loving grandson Travis A. Richards. She is survived by her children, Michelene M. Richards and husband Arthur L Richards, son Steven Cicchetti and wife Colleen, son...
Yvonne Denise Gilmore
Nov 30, 2020
Yvonne Denise Gilmore, 73, of Christiansburg, went home, into the arms of her Heavenly Father on November 30th, 2020. Yvonne was born in Binghamton, NY, but loved and raised her family in the NRV, where she's been a blessing to everyone she's met for over 50 years. She was so proud of putting in over 30 years working at Hills...
Jean Delores Fogg
Nov 29, 2020
Jean Delores Fogg, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg. Born November 22, 1929, in Hetzel, WV, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Delsa Jude. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Orin Jude, Donald Jude, Carl Jude, and Mary Alice...
Eugene Wood Durrett 'Gene' Peyton
Nov 29, 2020
Eugene Wood Durrett "Gene" Peyton, of Christiansburg, VA, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to his Heavenly Home on November 29th, 2020. A private, family, graveside service to celebrate Gene's life will be officiated by his grandson, Philip Andrew "Drew" Peyton at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Paul United Methodist Church,...
Raymond Franklin Obenshain
Nov 25, 2020
Raymond Franklin Obenshain, Christiansburg, died on November 25 at age 89. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Kathryn 'Kitty' Garland Obenshain; his parents Wallace Blanton Obenshain and Armittie Jane (May) Obenshain, VA; his brothers Lawrence Lee Obenshain, FL and Wallace Garner Obenshain, MD; his sisters Alice Virginia (Obenshain) Brown, VA and Janice May (Obenshain) Oliver, VA ....
Matthew Preston Hubbard
Nov 25, 2020
Matthew Preston Hubbard was born on June 5, 1979 at Radford Hospital in Radford, VA. He lived with his mother in their home in Christiansburg for his entire life. Matthew passed away at his home on November 25, 2020. As always, his beloved mother was by his side as was his dear friend, Heather Shepherd. Matthew had an amazing life...
Barbara Jean Bostwick
Nov 23, 2020
Barbara Jean Bostwick of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Jackson Bostwick, Jr.; father, Samuel Brumfield; mother, Roxie Brumfield Troutt; and two sisters, Maxine Graham and Jenny Stansbury. She is survived by sister, Colleen Hall; two sons, Samuel Jackson Bostwick and Michael Scott Bostwick (Pamela); five grandchildren; and five...
David Earl Hylton
Nov 19, 2020
David Earl Hylton, 77, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was born in Danville, VA on April 16, 1943 to the late Early Clyde and Ila Hylton. David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gloria Hylton; children, Greg Hylton (Becky), Tony Hylton, Tony Huff (Rhonda), Tracy...
Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley
Nov 18, 2020
Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley, 58, of Radford, passed away on November 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah Lee & Frances Sue Hinkley; and siblings, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris, Tom Hinkley, Vernus Hinkley, Bobbie Jennings, and Kitty Musselman. Jack is survived by his wife, Edith Lynn Hinkley; children, James G. Hinkley (Nisha), Christopher Hinkley, and Elizabeth...
Daisy S. Lawson
Nov 16, 2020
Daisy S. Lawson, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry P. and Mary S. Stewart; husband, Richard L. Lawson; sisters, Betty Lee Stewart and Lois Marie Chafin; brother, Luther Randolph Stewart. Daisy is survived by her son, Darren R. Lawson and wife Michelle; step-granddaughter, Jordan Collins; and her...
Wayne Winston Maxey
Nov 15, 2020
Wayne Winston Maxey 69, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on November 15 2020. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on July 25 1951. Wayne enjoyed black lab dogs and outside activities. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Jinx Maxey. He is survived by uncles and aunts, Andrew Dunn & their children, Shorty and...
Ray E. 'Eddie' Lester Jr.
Nov 14, 2020
Ray E. “Eddie” Lester, Jr., 81, of Riner, VA passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was born in Pulaski, VA on December 14, 1938 the son of Ray E. Lester and Bernadine Groseclose Lester. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister Carol Lee Morrison. Eddie graduated from Virginia...
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