Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Dora 'Danie' Ridings Janov

Dora 'Danie' Ridings Janov

Feb 17, 2021

"It is God Who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." II Samuel 22:33 Danie Janov, 80, of Christiansburg, Virginia, peacefully entered her home with Christ on February 17, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Weldon Whitfield Ridings and Charlotte Hayes Ridings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Phillip Wayne Gauldin

Phillip Wayne Gauldin

Feb 16, 2021

Phillip Wayne Gauldin, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1944 to the late Raymond “Red” and Ollie Carter Gauldin. He was also preceded in death by his brother George Gauldin. He is survived by his wife, Judy Aunspaugh Gauldin; brother, Robert (Cindy) Gauldin; sister, Olivia Gauldin; children, Robin Collins and...

Linda Delores Ritenour

Linda Delores Ritenour

Feb 15, 2021

Linda Delores Ritenour, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindy L. Ritenour. Linda is survived by her children, Toby Ritenour and wife Pam, Lisa Elrod and husband Mike, and Joey Ritenour; grandchildren, Cory Ritenour, Leah Ritenour, Abby Ritenour, Lindy Chase Elrod, Lindsey Elrod, and Miles Ritenour; and great-grandchildren,...

Paul Harvey Shepherd

Paul Harvey Shepherd

Feb 15, 2021

Paul Harvey Shepherd ‘Harvey’, 81, of Dublin, VA went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 15, 2021. Harvey was born on November 24, 1939, to the late Edward McKinley and Helen C. Shepherd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nita ‘Eunice’ Burk, Conston Spradlin, Louise Sarver, and Ruth Moore; and brothers, Marshall...

Jeffery Alan 'Jeff' Kirk

Jeffery Alan 'Jeff' Kirk

Feb 15, 2021

Jeffery Alan Kirk ‘Jeff’, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Musser Kirk. Jeff is survived by his father, James W. Kirk; his daughter, Amber Kirk Caldwell; several nieces and nephews; and his longtime special friend, Greg Lester. Jeff believed in our Lord Jesus Christ and was a...

John Marvin Wilburn

John Marvin Wilburn

Feb 13, 2021

John Marvin Wilburn died February 13th, 2021 in Christiansburg, VA. He was born March 16th, 1944 in Bluefield, WV to Alder M. “Skinny” Wilburn and Allyeu McMullin Wilburn, both of whom precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nina Honaker Wilburn, son John Wilburn, Pitbull Jethro, and brothers Jim Wilburn of Castalian Springs, TN...

Eugene "Gene" Periman

Eugene "Gene" Periman

Feb 12, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Periman, 87, died on February, 12, 2021 at Kroonje Nursing Home. He was born on February 16, 1933. He grew up on a cattle ranch in the Dolores River Valley. He met Barbara Dana at the University of Colorado and they just recently celebrated their 63rd anniversary on October 26. He moved to Virginia where he continued his...

Pastor Virgil Neal McHone

Pastor Virgil Neal McHone

Feb 5, 2021

Pastor Virgil Neal McHone, 77, of Shawsville, VA went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1943 to the late Paul and Ola Pearl Walls McHone. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce McHone and Louise Lenze. As a child Virgil spent a year...

Nelson Stanley Moses

Nelson Stanley Moses

Feb 5, 2021

Nelson Stanley Moses 87 of Christiansburg went to be with the lord Friday, February 5th, 2021. He was born to Stanley and Stella Moses on July 20, 1933. Nelson graduated from Christiansburg High School. He married Emma Lee Lawrence in December of 1952. Shortly after Nelson was drafted by the U.S Army. From 1953 - 1955 he was stationed at...

Mary Musselman Hawley

Mary Musselman Hawley

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Musselman Hawley, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 5, 2021. Her strength was inspirational. She devoted her life to God and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Hawley; granddaughter, Meagan Hawley; and siblings, Brenda, Bonnie, Agnes, and Teddy. Mary is survived by her children, Ronnie Hawley (Ann), Jeannie Bishop (Chris Wallace), Barbara Sheppard...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Dora 'Danie' Ridings Janov

Dora 'Danie' Ridings Janov

Feb 17, 2021

"It is God Who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." II Samuel 22:33 Danie Janov, 80, of Christiansburg, Virginia, peacefully entered her home with Christ on February 17, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Weldon Whitfield Ridings and Charlotte Hayes Ridings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Phillip Wayne Gauldin

Phillip Wayne Gauldin

Feb 16, 2021

Phillip Wayne Gauldin, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1944 to the late Raymond “Red” and Ollie Carter Gauldin. He was also preceded in death by his brother George Gauldin. He is survived by his wife, Judy Aunspaugh Gauldin; brother, Robert (Cindy) Gauldin; sister, Olivia Gauldin; children, Robin Collins and...

Linda Delores Ritenour

Linda Delores Ritenour

Feb 15, 2021

Linda Delores Ritenour, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindy L. Ritenour. Linda is survived by her children, Toby Ritenour and wife Pam, Lisa Elrod and husband Mike, and Joey Ritenour; grandchildren, Cory Ritenour, Leah Ritenour, Abby Ritenour, Lindy Chase Elrod, Lindsey Elrod, and Miles Ritenour; and great-grandchildren,...

Paul Harvey Shepherd

Paul Harvey Shepherd

Feb 15, 2021

Paul Harvey Shepherd ‘Harvey’, 81, of Dublin, VA went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 15, 2021. Harvey was born on November 24, 1939, to the late Edward McKinley and Helen C. Shepherd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nita ‘Eunice’ Burk, Conston Spradlin, Louise Sarver, and Ruth Moore; and brothers, Marshall...

Jeffery Alan 'Jeff' Kirk

Jeffery Alan 'Jeff' Kirk

Feb 15, 2021

Jeffery Alan Kirk ‘Jeff’, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Musser Kirk. Jeff is survived by his father, James W. Kirk; his daughter, Amber Kirk Caldwell; several nieces and nephews; and his longtime special friend, Greg Lester. Jeff believed in our Lord Jesus Christ and was a...

John Marvin Wilburn

John Marvin Wilburn

Feb 13, 2021

John Marvin Wilburn died February 13th, 2021 in Christiansburg, VA. He was born March 16th, 1944 in Bluefield, WV to Alder M. “Skinny” Wilburn and Allyeu McMullin Wilburn, both of whom precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nina Honaker Wilburn, son John Wilburn, Pitbull Jethro, and brothers Jim Wilburn of Castalian Springs, TN...

Eugene "Gene" Periman

Eugene "Gene" Periman

Feb 12, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Periman, 87, died on February, 12, 2021 at Kroonje Nursing Home. He was born on February 16, 1933. He grew up on a cattle ranch in the Dolores River Valley. He met Barbara Dana at the University of Colorado and they just recently celebrated their 63rd anniversary on October 26. He moved to Virginia where he continued his...

Pastor Virgil Neal McHone

Pastor Virgil Neal McHone

Feb 5, 2021

Pastor Virgil Neal McHone, 77, of Shawsville, VA went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1943 to the late Paul and Ola Pearl Walls McHone. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce McHone and Louise Lenze. As a child Virgil spent a year...

Nelson Stanley Moses

Nelson Stanley Moses

Feb 5, 2021

Nelson Stanley Moses 87 of Christiansburg went to be with the lord Friday, February 5th, 2021. He was born to Stanley and Stella Moses on July 20, 1933. Nelson graduated from Christiansburg High School. He married Emma Lee Lawrence in December of 1952. Shortly after Nelson was drafted by the U.S Army. From 1953 - 1955 he was stationed at...

Mary Musselman Hawley

Mary Musselman Hawley

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Musselman Hawley, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 5, 2021. Her strength was inspirational. She devoted her life to God and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Hawley; granddaughter, Meagan Hawley; and siblings, Brenda, Bonnie, Agnes, and Teddy. Mary is survived by her children, Ronnie Hawley (Ann), Jeannie Bishop (Chris Wallace), Barbara Sheppard...

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...