Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Donald Marshall Shephard

Donald Marshall Shephard

Jan 15, 2021

Army Retired SGM Donald Marshall Shephard, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Merrimac, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; five sisters; and a son. He is survived by his cherished wife of 62 years, Violet; his daughter, Wilma (Daryl)...

Susan Casey

Susan Casey

Jan 14, 2021

Susan Casey, 73, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Susan is survived by her son, David Casey; grandson, Adam Casey; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Casey; sister, Pat Akins; as well as three nephews and 1 niece. Susan enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Calvary’s Love Ministries in Hopewell, and was...

Hursel Robert Wells

Hursel Robert Wells

Jan 14, 2021

Hursel Robert Wells, 72 of Elliston, Virginia, known to many as “Bob,” “Bobby,” “Baby Brother,” “Uncle Bobby,” “Daddy,” and “Poppy,” went to play golf with the angels in heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Edward Henry Wells; his mother, Virgie Cheatwood Wells; brothers, James Duvall Wells, Charles William Wells, Erskine Reginald...

Joseph Conner Draper

Joseph Conner Draper

Jan 14, 2021

Joseph Conner Draper, ‘Joe,’ 86, of Christiansburg, formerly of Boykins, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Joe and Lucy married in 1957 and traveled to Germany for a two year Army enlistment where he served as a cryptologist. Upon returning to the United States they settled in Boykins and managed the family farm until he returned to VPI...

Annie May Altizer

Annie May Altizer

Jan 9, 2021

Annie May Altizer, born on December 28, 1926, was promoted to heaven on January 9, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Hines and Georgia Beckleheimer; stepbrother, Roy Beckleheimer; stepsister, Bertha Giroux; and beloved husband, William Earnest Altizer, whom she married on September 19, 1958. Annie May is remembered by her daughters, Earnestine...

Roger Lee Carroll

Roger Lee Carroll

Jan 6, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Roger Carroll, 65, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with his Family. His passing was very sudden and unexpected. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etta and Robert; special aunt, Allene Phillips; and son-in-law, Danny Ramey Jr. Roger was born in Montgomery County, VA to Etta and Robert Lee Carroll. He grew...

Curtis Fizer

Curtis Fizer

Jan 2, 2021

Curtis Fizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 2, 2021. Curtis retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service and then worked for Montgomery County Public Schools in maintenance for 24 years. Curtis was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather ‘Papa’, who loved his family and was a faithful servant to the Lord. In his spare time...

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Dec 30, 2020

Naomi Slate Frazier ‘Teenie’, 83, of Christiansburg, was called home to our Heavenly Father, on December 30, 2020. She was born to the late Howard Alonzia Stump and Lelia Dove Stump on February 12, 1937. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James William Slate; her second husband, Roy Douglas Frazier; and all of her siblings, Bobby...

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Dec 30, 2020

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence, born April 18, 1924, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Fannie James Hall Dickey; and her siblings, Dr. Walter Dickey, Frances D. Carroll, and Betty D. Stuart. Left to mourn her loss are her children whom she loved more than life itself, Betty Lynn Thompson...

Anna U. Palmer

Anna U. Palmer

Dec 28, 2020

Anna U. Palmer, age 91 of Riner, VA, passed away on December 28, 2020, at home in the loving care of her family. She was born on September 28, 1929, to the late William H. and Ida L. Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Palmer, Sr.; daughter, Shirley Lee Palmer;...

Victoria Mroz Pladek

Victoria Mroz Pladek

Dec 28, 2020

Victoria (Mroz) Pladek Victoria (Mroz) Pladek of Christiansburg VA, a longtime resident of Blairstown, NJ died peacefully in her sleep on December 28th, 2020. She was 74. Victoria was someone everyone thought of as a friend, and a person you always went to to talk about your problems. She loved deep, meaningful conversations with not only family and friends but...

James Edward Moore

James Edward Moore

Dec 28, 2020

James Edward Moore, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. James was a member of the Alleghany Church of Christ in Christiansburg. He was a fan of NASCAR and word search books. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Moore and Mary Ellen Wildner. James is survived by his wife, Merlie Hurst Moore; sons,...

Warren Holman 'Buddy' Patrick III

Warren Holman 'Buddy' Patrick III

Dec 28, 2020

Warren Holman Patrick, III ‘Buddy’, 73, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020. Buddy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved the Lord and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Holman Patrick Jr. and Elizabeth Thomas; and is...

Andrew Jackson Otey Jr.

Andrew Jackson Otey Jr.

Dec 27, 2020

Andrew J Otey, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Montgomery County, VA, on June 9, 1967. Andrew worked for MCPS for 28 years. He loved being outdoors. He loved animals especially his fur babies at home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Otey; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Dorothy and Jack Sawyers;...

Carolyn Jones Stump

Carolyn Jones Stump

Dec 26, 2020

Carolyn Jones Stump, 66, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Jones. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, Neal Stump; mother, Irene Jones; daughters, Beth Lucas (Sam), Deborah O’Brien (Danny), Amy Williams (Frank); grandchildren, Bryan Caswell, Madison Lucas, Hannah...

Judith 'Judy' Deweese

Judith 'Judy' Deweese

Dec 26, 2020

Judith “Judy” DeWeese , 68 of Elliston VA, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1952 to the late John Bandy and Hortense Barker Bandy Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Lynwood Barker. Judy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas DeWeese; son, John...

Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey

Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey

Dec 24, 2020

Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2020. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, JC and Gladys Grimes; her husband, Paul Maxey; son, Jimmy Maxey; and son-in-law, Pete Swain. Those left to mourn her loss are her daughters, Anne Swain and Linda Maxwell (David); grandkids, Chuck Swain (Melissa), Jay Swain, Sean Whittemore (Amy Hunter),...

David Guy Stanger

David Guy Stanger

Dec 24, 2020

David Guy Stanger, 66, of Christiansburg passed peacefully from the land of the dying into the land of the living on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1954 to the late Leo Shannon Stanger and Mable Linkous Stanger. David was a devoted husband and father, but first and foremost he was a farmer with a great...

Roger W. Yates

Roger W. Yates

Dec 23, 2020

Roger W. “Rowdy” Yates, 74 of Tazewell, VA, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 to join his beloved wife, Darlene Yates and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born the son of the late Maurice and Louise Yates of Montgomery County, VA on November 15, 1946. Roger is survived by his two daughters,...

Pete Swain

Pete Swain

Dec 23, 2020

Pete Swain, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Swain; siblings, James Swain, Robert Swain, Virginia Mooney, Louise Wright; and his mother-in-law the next day after Pete passed, Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey. Pete is survived by his wife, Anne Swain; sons, Chuck Swain (Melissa), and Jay Swain; grandkids, Brad, Dirk,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Donald Marshall Shephard

Donald Marshall Shephard

Jan 15, 2021

Army Retired SGM Donald Marshall Shephard, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Merrimac, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; five sisters; and a son. He is survived by his cherished wife of 62 years, Violet; his daughter, Wilma (Daryl)...

Susan Casey

Susan Casey

Jan 14, 2021

Susan Casey, 73, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Susan is survived by her son, David Casey; grandson, Adam Casey; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Casey; sister, Pat Akins; as well as three nephews and 1 niece. Susan enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Calvary’s Love Ministries in Hopewell, and was...

Hursel Robert Wells

Hursel Robert Wells

Jan 14, 2021

Hursel Robert Wells, 72 of Elliston, Virginia, known to many as “Bob,” “Bobby,” “Baby Brother,” “Uncle Bobby,” “Daddy,” and “Poppy,” went to play golf with the angels in heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Edward Henry Wells; his mother, Virgie Cheatwood Wells; brothers, James Duvall Wells, Charles William Wells, Erskine Reginald...

Joseph Conner Draper

Joseph Conner Draper

Jan 14, 2021

Joseph Conner Draper, ‘Joe,’ 86, of Christiansburg, formerly of Boykins, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Joe and Lucy married in 1957 and traveled to Germany for a two year Army enlistment where he served as a cryptologist. Upon returning to the United States they settled in Boykins and managed the family farm until he returned to VPI...

Annie May Altizer

Annie May Altizer

Jan 9, 2021

Annie May Altizer, born on December 28, 1926, was promoted to heaven on January 9, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Hines and Georgia Beckleheimer; stepbrother, Roy Beckleheimer; stepsister, Bertha Giroux; and beloved husband, William Earnest Altizer, whom she married on September 19, 1958. Annie May is remembered by her daughters, Earnestine...

Roger Lee Carroll

Roger Lee Carroll

Jan 6, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Roger Carroll, 65, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with his Family. His passing was very sudden and unexpected. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etta and Robert; special aunt, Allene Phillips; and son-in-law, Danny Ramey Jr. Roger was born in Montgomery County, VA to Etta and Robert Lee Carroll. He grew...

Curtis Fizer

Curtis Fizer

Jan 2, 2021

Curtis Fizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 2, 2021. Curtis retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service and then worked for Montgomery County Public Schools in maintenance for 24 years. Curtis was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather ‘Papa’, who loved his family and was a faithful servant to the Lord. In his spare time...

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier

Dec 30, 2020

Naomi Slate Frazier ‘Teenie’, 83, of Christiansburg, was called home to our Heavenly Father, on December 30, 2020. She was born to the late Howard Alonzia Stump and Lelia Dove Stump on February 12, 1937. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James William Slate; her second husband, Roy Douglas Frazier; and all of her siblings, Bobby...

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence

Dec 30, 2020

Kathryn Dickey Lawrence, born April 18, 1924, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Fannie James Hall Dickey; and her siblings, Dr. Walter Dickey, Frances D. Carroll, and Betty D. Stuart. Left to mourn her loss are her children whom she loved more than life itself, Betty Lynn Thompson...

Anna U. Palmer

Anna U. Palmer

Dec 28, 2020

Anna U. Palmer, age 91 of Riner, VA, passed away on December 28, 2020, at home in the loving care of her family. She was born on September 28, 1929, to the late William H. and Ida L. Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Palmer, Sr.; daughter, Shirley Lee Palmer;...

Victoria Mroz Pladek

Victoria Mroz Pladek

Dec 28, 2020

Victoria (Mroz) Pladek Victoria (Mroz) Pladek of Christiansburg VA, a longtime resident of Blairstown, NJ died peacefully in her sleep on December 28th, 2020. She was 74. Victoria was someone everyone thought of as a friend, and a person you always went to to talk about your problems. She loved deep, meaningful conversations with not only family and friends but...

James Edward Moore

James Edward Moore

Dec 28, 2020

James Edward Moore, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. James was a member of the Alleghany Church of Christ in Christiansburg. He was a fan of NASCAR and word search books. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Moore and Mary Ellen Wildner. James is survived by his wife, Merlie Hurst Moore; sons,...

Warren Holman 'Buddy' Patrick III

Warren Holman 'Buddy' Patrick III

Dec 28, 2020

Warren Holman Patrick, III ‘Buddy’, 73, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020. Buddy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved the Lord and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Holman Patrick Jr. and Elizabeth Thomas; and is...

Andrew Jackson Otey Jr.

Andrew Jackson Otey Jr.

Dec 27, 2020

Andrew J Otey, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Montgomery County, VA, on June 9, 1967. Andrew worked for MCPS for 28 years. He loved being outdoors. He loved animals especially his fur babies at home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Otey; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Dorothy and Jack Sawyers;...

Carolyn Jones Stump

Carolyn Jones Stump

Dec 26, 2020

Carolyn Jones Stump, 66, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Jones. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, Neal Stump; mother, Irene Jones; daughters, Beth Lucas (Sam), Deborah O’Brien (Danny), Amy Williams (Frank); grandchildren, Bryan Caswell, Madison Lucas, Hannah...

Judith 'Judy' Deweese

Judith 'Judy' Deweese

Dec 26, 2020

Judith “Judy” DeWeese , 68 of Elliston VA, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1952 to the late John Bandy and Hortense Barker Bandy Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Lynwood Barker. Judy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas DeWeese; son, John...

Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey

Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey

Dec 24, 2020

Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2020. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, JC and Gladys Grimes; her husband, Paul Maxey; son, Jimmy Maxey; and son-in-law, Pete Swain. Those left to mourn her loss are her daughters, Anne Swain and Linda Maxwell (David); grandkids, Chuck Swain (Melissa), Jay Swain, Sean Whittemore (Amy Hunter),...

David Guy Stanger

David Guy Stanger

Dec 24, 2020

David Guy Stanger, 66, of Christiansburg passed peacefully from the land of the dying into the land of the living on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1954 to the late Leo Shannon Stanger and Mable Linkous Stanger. David was a devoted husband and father, but first and foremost he was a farmer with a great...

Roger W. Yates

Roger W. Yates

Dec 23, 2020

Roger W. “Rowdy” Yates, 74 of Tazewell, VA, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 to join his beloved wife, Darlene Yates and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born the son of the late Maurice and Louise Yates of Montgomery County, VA on November 15, 1946. Roger is survived by his two daughters,...

Pete Swain

Pete Swain

Dec 23, 2020

Pete Swain, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Swain; siblings, James Swain, Robert Swain, Virginia Mooney, Louise Wright; and his mother-in-law the next day after Pete passed, Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey. Pete is survived by his wife, Anne Swain; sons, Chuck Swain (Melissa), and Jay Swain; grandkids, Brad, Dirk,...