Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Edward T. Van Lear II

Edward T. Van Lear II

Dec 21, 2019

Edward T. Van Lear II, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was born in Clifton Forge, VA, and attended CHS, New River Community College, and Radford University. Edward was employed at Pizza Inn for the past 22 years. He never met a stranger and was quick to start a conversation with those he met. He was preceded...

Walker Linkous

Walker Linkous

Dec 18, 2019

Walker Linkous, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Velma Linkous; sister, Mary Frances Cruise; and brother, Wayne Evans Linkous. Walker is survived by his nephew, David Cruise; nieces, Belinda Hypes and Pamela C. Young; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews; and faithful companion, Bandit. Wayne and Walker...

Harold Otis Taylor

Harold Otis Taylor

Dec 13, 2019

On Friday Dec.13 2019, Harold Otis Taylor made his journey to his heavenly home. He passed at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Irene Taylor of Bastian Va. And 1 brother Walter Homer Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet M. Taylor of Elliston....

Florine Brantley Walters

Florine Brantley Walters

Dec 11, 2019

Florine Brantley Walters (Miss Florine), age 82, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, she met and married her sweetheart, stepping into the honorable role of military wife. Florine was a diligent and dedicated American Red Cross volunteer during the Vietnam War. She and her husband, the...

Marcella L. Myers

Marcella L. Myers

Dec 11, 2019

Marcella L. Myers, 92, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born in Marfrance, West Virginia, to the late John and Rosie Lee. She moved to Christiansburg at a young age where she remained to raise her family and work as a caregiver to many throughout her life. She was predeceased...

Robert Wesley Shelor Sr.

Robert Wesley Shelor Sr.

Dec 9, 2019

Robert Wesley Shelor, Sr., 71, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ruby Shelor; brother, Frank Shelor; and sister, Mary Collins. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy P. Shelor; sons, Robert W. Shelor,...

Linda Gail Duncan

Linda Gail Duncan

Dec 7, 2019

Linda Gail Duncan, 69, of Christiansburg passed away December 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lewis Duncan; son, Matthew Duncan; brother, Leonard “Shorty” Dowdy; and mother, Mary Conner. Linda is survived by her daughters, Linda Charlene Duncan and Maria Ann Hamlin & husband Pat; grandchildren, Elizabeth McGuire & wife Laura, Frank McGuire and Raven Vest,...

Frances Reed Cannaday

Frances Reed Cannaday

Dec 7, 2019

Frances Reed Cannaday, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond K. Cannaday; parents, Harley E. & Lillie Reed; brothers, Douglas and Marvin Reed; and sisters, Dorothy Crismond and Juliet Heinline. Frances is survived by daughters, Beverly Bohon (Cletus) and Janet Calhoun (Tony); granddaughters, Terrie Sutphin, Candice Hypes and Amy Calhoun;...

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Dec 6, 2019

Beverly Collins Woolwine, 88, of Christiansburg passed away December 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Gertrude and Bob Collins. Beverly was a retired L.P.N., having worked many years in a physician’s office in Roanoke and retiring from Carilion Brambleton Center. She was a member of Oak Grove Church. For many years she was a member of Epislon...

Randy Dean Orren

Randy Dean Orren

Dec 4, 2019

Randy Dean Orren, 61, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph David and Audrey Lucille Orren. Randy is survived by his sons, Ryan (Sarah) Orren and Bradley (Catherine) Orren; grandchildren, Dylan Orren, Loucylle Orren, Blane Orren; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Orren; sister, Sharon Hunter; as well as many other...

Opal McClure Martin

Opal McClure Martin

Dec 1, 2019

Opal McClure Martin, 96, of Salem, VA, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. Opal was preceded to her eternal resting place by her husband of 57 years, James Hamilton Martin, her parents, McKinley and Bertha McClure, and other precious family members. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia. A strong advocate...

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Dec 1, 2019

Eleanor Duncan Jones, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Leslie Jones; parents, Alvis Duncan Sr. and Merlie Chafin Duncan; and brother, Alvis Duncan Jr. Eleanor is survived by her son, Michael D. Jones and wife, Tina; granddaughters, Ashley Wright and husband Brad, Casey Teubert and husband, Zack,...

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Nov 28, 2019

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett, 82, born to the late Gordon and Patti Ingham on February 26, 1937, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 28, 2019. In addition to her mother and father, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Barrett Jr.; sister, Alix Arlene Ingham; and two sisters and their husbands, Jean Ingham Harrison...

Phyllis M. Martin

Phyllis M. Martin

Nov 27, 2019

Phyllis M. Martin, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel O. and Eulala B. Hollandsworth; husband, Merle Stephen Martin; sister, Geraldine Shelor; and brother, Earlie Hollandsworth. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Malena Martin; son, Stephen Martin; grandchildren, Zachary Kessinger, Piper Martin; sisters, Barbara Jean Quesenberry, Betty Sutphin, Carolyn...

Brenda Gail Williams

Brenda Gail Williams

Nov 23, 2019

BRENDA GAIL WILLIAMS, 68, of Christiansburg passed away November 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Early Hollandsworth; father, Robert Williams; mother and step father, Willie May & Arnold Meredith; brothers, Lewis and Mike Williams; sister, Norma Williams Linkous. She is survived by her sons, Randy Reed and Danny Reed; grandchildren, Destiny, Brandon, Randy Jr, Austin, Jessica,...

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Nov 23, 2019

Dorothy Bishop Beasley, 89, matriarch of the Starlite Drive In Theatre passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughters, Debbie, Cathy & her husband Richard; as well as her parents, Earl & Mamie Bishop; and a brother, Clifford “Buddy” Bishop. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Ann Beasley and several nieces...

Ivory Wiley Carter

Ivory Wiley Carter

Nov 22, 2019

Ivory Wiley Carter, 76, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019. Ivory was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Garnett Harry Wiley and Helen Lucille Wiley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Winfred Raye Wiley and sister, Elna Elizabeth Wilson. She is survived by her sons, Curtis Edward Carter and...

David Noboru Hata

David Noboru Hata

Nov 21, 2019

David Noboru Hata (Ph.D), 59, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. David was a researcher for Virginia Tech for over 15 years. Services will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy Altizer Harris of Riner, went to see Jesus, family, and friends on November 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Rachel Altizer; brother, Charlie Altizer; sister, Evelyn Pegran. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Curtis Harris; son, Trey Bland; daughter, Trina and Scottie Weiss; step-daughters, Shaine and T. C. Warner, Teresa and Dale Felts;...

Earl Douglas Hanks

Earl Douglas Hanks

Nov 17, 2019

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Rev. Earl Douglas Hanks, age 61, was called home from his earthly journey and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on January 16, 1958, in Pulaski, VA to the late Robert and Alma Hanks. He married his soulmate and best friend, Judy Smithson Hanks, in...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Edward T. Van Lear II

Edward T. Van Lear II

Dec 21, 2019

Edward T. Van Lear II, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was born in Clifton Forge, VA, and attended CHS, New River Community College, and Radford University. Edward was employed at Pizza Inn for the past 22 years. He never met a stranger and was quick to start a conversation with those he met. He was preceded...

Walker Linkous

Walker Linkous

Dec 18, 2019

Walker Linkous, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Velma Linkous; sister, Mary Frances Cruise; and brother, Wayne Evans Linkous. Walker is survived by his nephew, David Cruise; nieces, Belinda Hypes and Pamela C. Young; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews; and faithful companion, Bandit. Wayne and Walker...

Harold Otis Taylor

Harold Otis Taylor

Dec 13, 2019

On Friday Dec.13 2019, Harold Otis Taylor made his journey to his heavenly home. He passed at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Irene Taylor of Bastian Va. And 1 brother Walter Homer Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet M. Taylor of Elliston....

Florine Brantley Walters

Florine Brantley Walters

Dec 11, 2019

Florine Brantley Walters (Miss Florine), age 82, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, she met and married her sweetheart, stepping into the honorable role of military wife. Florine was a diligent and dedicated American Red Cross volunteer during the Vietnam War. She and her husband, the...

Marcella L. Myers

Marcella L. Myers

Dec 11, 2019

Marcella L. Myers, 92, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born in Marfrance, West Virginia, to the late John and Rosie Lee. She moved to Christiansburg at a young age where she remained to raise her family and work as a caregiver to many throughout her life. She was predeceased...

Robert Wesley Shelor Sr.

Robert Wesley Shelor Sr.

Dec 9, 2019

Robert Wesley Shelor, Sr., 71, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ruby Shelor; brother, Frank Shelor; and sister, Mary Collins. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy P. Shelor; sons, Robert W. Shelor,...

Linda Gail Duncan

Linda Gail Duncan

Dec 7, 2019

Linda Gail Duncan, 69, of Christiansburg passed away December 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lewis Duncan; son, Matthew Duncan; brother, Leonard “Shorty” Dowdy; and mother, Mary Conner. Linda is survived by her daughters, Linda Charlene Duncan and Maria Ann Hamlin & husband Pat; grandchildren, Elizabeth McGuire & wife Laura, Frank McGuire and Raven Vest,...

Frances Reed Cannaday

Frances Reed Cannaday

Dec 7, 2019

Frances Reed Cannaday, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond K. Cannaday; parents, Harley E. & Lillie Reed; brothers, Douglas and Marvin Reed; and sisters, Dorothy Crismond and Juliet Heinline. Frances is survived by daughters, Beverly Bohon (Cletus) and Janet Calhoun (Tony); granddaughters, Terrie Sutphin, Candice Hypes and Amy Calhoun;...

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Dec 6, 2019

Beverly Collins Woolwine, 88, of Christiansburg passed away December 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Gertrude and Bob Collins. Beverly was a retired L.P.N., having worked many years in a physician’s office in Roanoke and retiring from Carilion Brambleton Center. She was a member of Oak Grove Church. For many years she was a member of Epislon...

Randy Dean Orren

Randy Dean Orren

Dec 4, 2019

Randy Dean Orren, 61, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph David and Audrey Lucille Orren. Randy is survived by his sons, Ryan (Sarah) Orren and Bradley (Catherine) Orren; grandchildren, Dylan Orren, Loucylle Orren, Blane Orren; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Orren; sister, Sharon Hunter; as well as many other...

Opal McClure Martin

Opal McClure Martin

Dec 1, 2019

Opal McClure Martin, 96, of Salem, VA, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. Opal was preceded to her eternal resting place by her husband of 57 years, James Hamilton Martin, her parents, McKinley and Bertha McClure, and other precious family members. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia. A strong advocate...

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Dec 1, 2019

Eleanor Duncan Jones, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Leslie Jones; parents, Alvis Duncan Sr. and Merlie Chafin Duncan; and brother, Alvis Duncan Jr. Eleanor is survived by her son, Michael D. Jones and wife, Tina; granddaughters, Ashley Wright and husband Brad, Casey Teubert and husband, Zack,...

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Nov 28, 2019

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett, 82, born to the late Gordon and Patti Ingham on February 26, 1937, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 28, 2019. In addition to her mother and father, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Barrett Jr.; sister, Alix Arlene Ingham; and two sisters and their husbands, Jean Ingham Harrison...

Phyllis M. Martin

Phyllis M. Martin

Nov 27, 2019

Phyllis M. Martin, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel O. and Eulala B. Hollandsworth; husband, Merle Stephen Martin; sister, Geraldine Shelor; and brother, Earlie Hollandsworth. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Malena Martin; son, Stephen Martin; grandchildren, Zachary Kessinger, Piper Martin; sisters, Barbara Jean Quesenberry, Betty Sutphin, Carolyn...

Brenda Gail Williams

Brenda Gail Williams

Nov 23, 2019

BRENDA GAIL WILLIAMS, 68, of Christiansburg passed away November 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Early Hollandsworth; father, Robert Williams; mother and step father, Willie May & Arnold Meredith; brothers, Lewis and Mike Williams; sister, Norma Williams Linkous. She is survived by her sons, Randy Reed and Danny Reed; grandchildren, Destiny, Brandon, Randy Jr, Austin, Jessica,...

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Nov 23, 2019

Dorothy Bishop Beasley, 89, matriarch of the Starlite Drive In Theatre passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughters, Debbie, Cathy & her husband Richard; as well as her parents, Earl & Mamie Bishop; and a brother, Clifford “Buddy” Bishop. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Ann Beasley and several nieces...

Ivory Wiley Carter

Ivory Wiley Carter

Nov 22, 2019

Ivory Wiley Carter, 76, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019. Ivory was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Garnett Harry Wiley and Helen Lucille Wiley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Winfred Raye Wiley and sister, Elna Elizabeth Wilson. She is survived by her sons, Curtis Edward Carter and...

David Noboru Hata

David Noboru Hata

Nov 21, 2019

David Noboru Hata (Ph.D), 59, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. David was a researcher for Virginia Tech for over 15 years. Services will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy Altizer Harris of Riner, went to see Jesus, family, and friends on November 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Rachel Altizer; brother, Charlie Altizer; sister, Evelyn Pegran. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Curtis Harris; son, Trey Bland; daughter, Trina and Scottie Weiss; step-daughters, Shaine and T. C. Warner, Teresa and Dale Felts;...

Earl Douglas Hanks

Earl Douglas Hanks

Nov 17, 2019

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Rev. Earl Douglas Hanks, age 61, was called home from his earthly journey and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on January 16, 1958, in Pulaski, VA to the late Robert and Alma Hanks. He married his soulmate and best friend, Judy Smithson Hanks, in...

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