Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ruby Louise Flinchum

Ruby Louise Flinchum

Dec 22, 2020

Ruby Louise Flinchum passed way on December 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneiva Woolwine; father, Sherman Woolwine; daughters Sharon Thompson and Bonnie Thompson and son, Michael Thompson. Ruby was a member of New Hope Church of God. Survivors include her husband, James Flinchum; sons, David Thompson and Steve Thompson (Kathy); stepsons, Junior Flinchum (Linda) and...

Samuel Rudolph Smith

Samuel Rudolph Smith

Dec 21, 2020

Samuel Rudolph Smith, age 91 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away December 21, 2020 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Rudolph was a proud lifelong resident of Montgomery County and Christiansburg, VA. Nothing gave him more pleasure in life than helping and spending time with his sons, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. His close relationships spanned multiple generations. He enjoyed hunting with his...

Betty Lou Morgan Atkinson

Betty Lou Morgan Atkinson

Dec 20, 2020

Betty Atkinson, born July 5, 1936 in Clifton Forge, VA, but lived her adult life in Shawsville, VA, joined her loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Sowder's Chapel Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her...

Buster Lee Duncan

Buster Lee Duncan

Dec 20, 2020

Buster Lee Duncan, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1952 to the late, Edsel and Pattie Reed Duncan of Willis. Buster is survived by his sons, Tommy Duncan and wife Angie of Salem, Derrick Duncan and wife, Brittney of Riner; brother, Larry Duncan of Roanoke; sisters, Brenda and husband Carlos Hurd of...

Linda Richardson Pettus

Linda Richardson Pettus

Dec 18, 2020

Linda Richardson Pettus completed her journey on this earth on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born in Montgomery County on August 27, 1948 to the late Harold C. and Lillian Linkous Richardson, and was granddaughter to the late Kent and Marjorie B. Richardson and William C. and Ellen V. Linkous. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Pansy Sheppard Gerald

Pansy Sheppard Gerald

Dec 18, 2020

Pansy Sheppard Gerald, 94, passed away on December 18, 2020 at Giles Hospital. She was the daughter of the late, William and Evelyn Sheppard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Garland Gerald; brothers and sisters, Conway, Dania Mills, Roberta Gerald, and special friend Stanley Hunt. She is survived by her daughter, Patty and Mike Martin; grandchildren, Mikey and...

Clara Mary Quesenberry Troutt

Clara Mary Quesenberry Troutt

Dec 17, 2020

Clara Mary Quesenberry Trout 'Mary', 81, of Blacksburg, passed away on December 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Clara M. Quesenberry; brothers, William D. Quesenberry, George Quesenberry, Jr., Ralph N. Quesenberry, Selma H. Quesenberry, Clyde N. Quesenberry; and sister, Esther Q. Cannaday. Mary is survived by her siblings, Fred H. Quesenberry (Hazel), Jean...

Iona Johnson Oliver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ruby Louise Flinchum

Ruby Louise Flinchum

Dec 22, 2020

Ruby Louise Flinchum passed way on December 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneiva Woolwine; father, Sherman Woolwine; daughters Sharon Thompson and Bonnie Thompson and son, Michael Thompson. Ruby was a member of New Hope Church of God. Survivors include her husband, James Flinchum; sons, David Thompson and Steve Thompson (Kathy); stepsons, Junior Flinchum (Linda) and...

Samuel Rudolph Smith

Samuel Rudolph Smith

Dec 21, 2020

Samuel Rudolph Smith, age 91 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away December 21, 2020 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Rudolph was a proud lifelong resident of Montgomery County and Christiansburg, VA. Nothing gave him more pleasure in life than helping and spending time with his sons, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. His close relationships spanned multiple generations. He enjoyed hunting with his...

Betty Lou Morgan Atkinson

Betty Lou Morgan Atkinson

Dec 20, 2020

Betty Atkinson, born July 5, 1936 in Clifton Forge, VA, but lived her adult life in Shawsville, VA, joined her loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Sowder's Chapel Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her...

Buster Lee Duncan

Buster Lee Duncan

Dec 20, 2020

Buster Lee Duncan, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1952 to the late, Edsel and Pattie Reed Duncan of Willis. Buster is survived by his sons, Tommy Duncan and wife Angie of Salem, Derrick Duncan and wife, Brittney of Riner; brother, Larry Duncan of Roanoke; sisters, Brenda and husband Carlos Hurd of...

Linda Richardson Pettus

Linda Richardson Pettus

Dec 18, 2020

Linda Richardson Pettus completed her journey on this earth on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born in Montgomery County on August 27, 1948 to the late Harold C. and Lillian Linkous Richardson, and was granddaughter to the late Kent and Marjorie B. Richardson and William C. and Ellen V. Linkous. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Pansy Sheppard Gerald

Pansy Sheppard Gerald

Dec 18, 2020

Pansy Sheppard Gerald, 94, passed away on December 18, 2020 at Giles Hospital. She was the daughter of the late, William and Evelyn Sheppard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Garland Gerald; brothers and sisters, Conway, Dania Mills, Roberta Gerald, and special friend Stanley Hunt. She is survived by her daughter, Patty and Mike Martin; grandchildren, Mikey and...

Clara Mary Quesenberry Troutt

Clara Mary Quesenberry Troutt

Dec 17, 2020

Clara Mary Quesenberry Trout 'Mary', 81, of Blacksburg, passed away on December 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Clara M. Quesenberry; brothers, William D. Quesenberry, George Quesenberry, Jr., Ralph N. Quesenberry, Selma H. Quesenberry, Clyde N. Quesenberry; and sister, Esther Q. Cannaday. Mary is survived by her siblings, Fred H. Quesenberry (Hazel), Jean...

Iona Johnson Oliver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ....