Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Pamela Sue Thurman

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.

Kathe 'Katie' P. Hansen

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...

Marie Antoinette Fizer

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...

Douglas MacArthur 'Mac' Garnand

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....

David Madison Harman

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...

Hurley Ray Lewis

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,...

David Wayne Richards

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...

Barbara Agnes Duncan

Barbara Agnes Duncan

Apr 12, 2021

Barbara Agnes Duncan, 87, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, James J. and Martha V. Miles; and her daughter, Brenda Lee Duncan. Barbara is survived by her children, Linda S. Duncan and Bentley C. Duncan (Vena); grandson, Brooks A. Duncan; siblings, James L. ‘Pete’ Miles (Mary Lou), Charles M....

Carol F. Sutphin

Carol F. Sutphin

Apr 11, 2021

Carol F. Sutphin, 55, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Arlie Sutphin and her older brother, Larry Sutphin. Carol is survived by her significant other, Dorothy Clements of Christiansburg, VA; son, Brooks Sutphin of Christiansburg, VA; step-son, Jason Clements of Roanoke,...

Debra Ann Jaworksi

Debra Ann Jaworksi

Apr 9, 2021

Debra Ann Jaworski, 70, of Radford, VA passed away peacefully in her sleep at Radford Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and moved to Farmingdale, Long Island where her father taught high school. She worked various jobs on Long Island and Florida and retired with her parents to Las Vegas. She moved to Radford in 2015. She...

Kenneth Allen Gardner

Kenneth Allen Gardner

Apr 8, 2021

Kenneth Allen Gardner, 73, passed away on April 8, 2021 at his home in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and Fred Gardner and a brother, Duane Gardner. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Wanda S. Gardner. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m....

Henry Ray Garnand

Henry Ray Garnand

Apr 6, 2021

Henry Ray Garnand, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on April 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Willie Garnand; sister, Catherine Garnand; brothers, Robert, Jimmy, Billy, and Freddie Garnand. He is survived by daughters, Karen Garnand and Andrea Garnand (spouse Laura); grandchildren, Eric Dunlap, Taylor Dunlap, Kaylee Schumacher; brothers, Mac and Don (Pat) Garnand;...

Donald Ray Sumler

Donald Ray Sumler

Apr 5, 2021

Donald Ray Sumler, 79 of Floyd, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Ethel Mae Honaker Sumler; his first wife, Lucille Marie Sumler; an infant son, Steven Sumler; sisters: Margaret Craft, Juanita Barker, Louise Montgomery, and Frances Ratcliff; and a brother, George Sumler. Left...

Christine Lee Olsen

Christine Lee Olsen

Apr 4, 2021

Christine Lee Olsen, 78, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born on October 20, 1942. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Olsen. She is survived by her daughter, Carla DeLancy and granddaughter, Sarah DeLancy. Christine retired after working for the federal government in Washington, DC for 30 years. She loved eagles and...

Robert Fitzgerald Crafton

Robert Fitzgerald Crafton

Apr 4, 2021

Robert Crafton, 60, of Roanoke, VA passed away on April 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ellen and Harold Crafton and Mossie and Jim Solomon. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Lynda and Harold Crafton; brother, Steve Crafton of Church Road, VA; aunts, Joyce Crafton of Victoria, VA, Betty Bishop and Patricia Solomon of...

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Apr 2, 2021

Yvonne Yvette Bryan, 60, passed away April 2, 2021. She is survived by her boyfriend, Michael Zimmerman; daughter, Angelena Bryan; grandchildren, Lydia Bryan and Michael Bryan; great grandchild, Jacob Bryant; sisters, Sandra Stark and family; brothers, Mark Collins and family, and Tony Collins and family. Services will be private.

William Moses

William Moses

Apr 2, 2021

William Joseph Moses, of Shawsville, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Norina B. Dudley and grandfather Ronald H. Moses, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Teresa D. Moses; beloved father figure, Stephen L. Alley; son, Joseph Izaiah (Izzy) Moses; fiancée, Cheryl McGuire and son, Anakin A. Mullins; grandmother, Charlotte Moses; sister,...

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Apr 1, 2021

Evelyn Elaine (Farmer) Simpson, 83, of Radford passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1937 to the late Oak and Mary Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rocky Giles. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rita Vicars and Renee Roop and special daughter-in-law, Sara Giles; grandchildren, Josh Roop,...

Randy Nolen

Randy Nolen

Mar 30, 2021

Randy Nolen, 65, of Riner passed away suddenly on March 30, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee and Goldie Boyd Nolen. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Kieley Nolen; son, Ryan (Courtney); and grandchildren, Madison, Jackson, and Ella; as well as siblings, Jane Nolen OKeeffe and Steve...

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Mar 27, 2021

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31:10, 28 Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. A lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Cynthia was born on January 8, 1942, at...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Pamela Sue Thurman

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.

Kathe 'Katie' P. Hansen

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...

Marie Antoinette Fizer

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...

Douglas MacArthur 'Mac' Garnand

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....

David Madison Harman

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...

Hurley Ray Lewis

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,...

David Wayne Richards

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...

Barbara Agnes Duncan

Barbara Agnes Duncan

Apr 12, 2021

Barbara Agnes Duncan, 87, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, James J. and Martha V. Miles; and her daughter, Brenda Lee Duncan. Barbara is survived by her children, Linda S. Duncan and Bentley C. Duncan (Vena); grandson, Brooks A. Duncan; siblings, James L. ‘Pete’ Miles (Mary Lou), Charles M....

Carol F. Sutphin

Carol F. Sutphin

Apr 11, 2021

Carol F. Sutphin, 55, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Arlie Sutphin and her older brother, Larry Sutphin. Carol is survived by her significant other, Dorothy Clements of Christiansburg, VA; son, Brooks Sutphin of Christiansburg, VA; step-son, Jason Clements of Roanoke,...

Debra Ann Jaworksi

Debra Ann Jaworksi

Apr 9, 2021

Debra Ann Jaworski, 70, of Radford, VA passed away peacefully in her sleep at Radford Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and moved to Farmingdale, Long Island where her father taught high school. She worked various jobs on Long Island and Florida and retired with her parents to Las Vegas. She moved to Radford in 2015. She...

Kenneth Allen Gardner

Kenneth Allen Gardner

Apr 8, 2021

Kenneth Allen Gardner, 73, passed away on April 8, 2021 at his home in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and Fred Gardner and a brother, Duane Gardner. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Wanda S. Gardner. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m....

Henry Ray Garnand

Henry Ray Garnand

Apr 6, 2021

Henry Ray Garnand, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on April 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Willie Garnand; sister, Catherine Garnand; brothers, Robert, Jimmy, Billy, and Freddie Garnand. He is survived by daughters, Karen Garnand and Andrea Garnand (spouse Laura); grandchildren, Eric Dunlap, Taylor Dunlap, Kaylee Schumacher; brothers, Mac and Don (Pat) Garnand;...

Donald Ray Sumler

Donald Ray Sumler

Apr 5, 2021

Donald Ray Sumler, 79 of Floyd, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Ethel Mae Honaker Sumler; his first wife, Lucille Marie Sumler; an infant son, Steven Sumler; sisters: Margaret Craft, Juanita Barker, Louise Montgomery, and Frances Ratcliff; and a brother, George Sumler. Left...

Christine Lee Olsen

Christine Lee Olsen

Apr 4, 2021

Christine Lee Olsen, 78, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born on October 20, 1942. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Olsen. She is survived by her daughter, Carla DeLancy and granddaughter, Sarah DeLancy. Christine retired after working for the federal government in Washington, DC for 30 years. She loved eagles and...

Robert Fitzgerald Crafton

Robert Fitzgerald Crafton

Apr 4, 2021

Robert Crafton, 60, of Roanoke, VA passed away on April 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ellen and Harold Crafton and Mossie and Jim Solomon. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Lynda and Harold Crafton; brother, Steve Crafton of Church Road, VA; aunts, Joyce Crafton of Victoria, VA, Betty Bishop and Patricia Solomon of...

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Apr 2, 2021

Yvonne Yvette Bryan, 60, passed away April 2, 2021. She is survived by her boyfriend, Michael Zimmerman; daughter, Angelena Bryan; grandchildren, Lydia Bryan and Michael Bryan; great grandchild, Jacob Bryant; sisters, Sandra Stark and family; brothers, Mark Collins and family, and Tony Collins and family. Services will be private.

William Moses

William Moses

Apr 2, 2021

William Joseph Moses, of Shawsville, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Norina B. Dudley and grandfather Ronald H. Moses, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Teresa D. Moses; beloved father figure, Stephen L. Alley; son, Joseph Izaiah (Izzy) Moses; fiancée, Cheryl McGuire and son, Anakin A. Mullins; grandmother, Charlotte Moses; sister,...

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Apr 1, 2021

Evelyn Elaine (Farmer) Simpson, 83, of Radford passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1937 to the late Oak and Mary Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rocky Giles. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rita Vicars and Renee Roop and special daughter-in-law, Sara Giles; grandchildren, Josh Roop,...

Randy Nolen

Randy Nolen

Mar 30, 2021

Randy Nolen, 65, of Riner passed away suddenly on March 30, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee and Goldie Boyd Nolen. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Kieley Nolen; son, Ryan (Courtney); and grandchildren, Madison, Jackson, and Ella; as well as siblings, Jane Nolen OKeeffe and Steve...

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Mar 27, 2021

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31:10, 28 Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. A lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Cynthia was born on January 8, 1942, at...