Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Karen Elaine Conord

Karen Elaine Conord

Apr 13, 2020

Karen Elaine Conord, 62, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. Karen was born October 27, 1957. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School, class of 1976. Karen lived in Florida for many years serving as a Director of a Day Care Center in Daytona Beach. She loved her “children”. She loved to cook, bake, and...

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Apr 7, 2020

Beloved Mother and Doctor Elizabeth Anne Yager, 68, of Radford, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2020. Elizabeth, “Beth”, was born to the late William and Anne Yager on February 16, 1952 in Morristown, NJ. She lived an accomplished life that began when she completed her undergraduate education at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then went on to complete her medical...

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Apr 3, 2020

Cynthia Renee Miller- Daniels, 50, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away in the Radford Rehabilitation Center on Friday, April 3, 2020. Cynthia was born on June 21,1969 in the Radford Hospital. She graduated from Blacksburg High School, Class of 1988. After high school Cindy worked as a professional hairstylist serving the Virginia and Washington D.C. communities. She often volunteered her services...

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Apr 3, 2020

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney, 70, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2020. Martha was born on December 10, 1949 in Pearisburg, Virginia and was a daughter of the late, Floyd Elbert Gilmer and Mildred Gay Long Gilmer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant children and her brother, Floyd Franklin Gilmer. She...

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Apr 2, 2020

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor, 97, of Collinsville, VA, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born on December 11, 1922, in Floyd, VA to the late Wyatt and Grace Slusher. Prior to moving to Collinsville she lived in Christiansburg, and worked at Leggett’s Department Store for many years. While in Collinsville she was a...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Apr 2, 2020

Robert Miller, 73, formerly of Titusville, Fl., was embraced by his Savior on April 2, 2020. Bob, as he was known by family and friends, took with him the love and respect of many who knew him. Bob was the beloved son of Joseph and Ethel Miller of Baltimore, Maryland; the brother of Joe, Richard (Jean), and Tom (Jeanette) Miller;...

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mar 29, 2020

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Mary Willis Foster Pleasants, 78, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 21, 1941 to the late Earnest and Gertrude Willis of Floyd, VA. She worked many years as a nurse at Community Hospital and Richfield Nursing Home. She was also a manager for many years at Brookemead Home...

Cathy May Alderman

Cathy May Alderman

Mar 26, 2020

Cathy May Alderman, 62, of Pilot passed away on March 26, 2020. She worked at New River Industries. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Virginia Owens. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Alderman; daughter, Michelle Vest and husband, Kyle; grandchildren, Avery Vest and soon to be baby girl Vest; siblings, Donald Owens, Allen Owens, Lisa...

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

Mar 26, 2020

James Lynwood Leedy, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 26, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1945, to the late, Fred Slemp and Vada C. Leedy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred N. Leedy; daughter, Rebecca Miles; granddaughter, Samantha Rentch; father and mother-in-law, George and Edna Marie Spangler. Jim...

Ruby Christine King

Ruby Christine King

Mar 26, 2020

Ruby Christine King of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother Virginia Compton, her father Luther Tibbs and her brothers Henry F. Tibbs, John L. Tibbs. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eddie K. King, her brother Walton Compton of Bluefield, WV, and sister Odair Dalton of...

Junior Correll 'J.C.' Smith

Junior Correll 'J.C.' Smith

Mar 25, 2020

Junior Correll (JC) Smith, born on December 5, 1934, passed on March 25, 2020. After 30 years with AT&T as a supervisor, he became a Montgomery Country school bus driver. He was an active member of Shaeffer Memorial Baptist Church. He loved to fish, but his favorite sport was golf. He is survived by his wife Edith Smith, his son...

Roger Clark Sutton

Roger Clark Sutton

Mar 24, 2020

Roger Clark Sutton, 72 years old, a Vietnam War Veteran, died at Montgomery County Hospital. He lived at Heritage Hall, and died from the neglect from the home, that I thought he was safe in. Roger received full Military Honors. Mr. Sutton was born August 7, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Harold Clark Sutton and Opal V. (Miller)...

Jackie Gray Griffith

Jackie Gray Griffith

Mar 24, 2020

At the age of 84, Jackie Griffith, beloved wife of Dude Griffith for 67 years, went to be with the Lord from her Christiansburg home on March 24, 2020. She and Dude worked together in their businesses through the years. Most currently, they worked together in their restaurant, Dude’s Drive In. A member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ, Jackie...

Vance Ed Smith

Vance Ed Smith

Mar 17, 2020

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Vance Ed Smith, 81, of Pilot, passed away. Ed was born on May 25, 1938 in Merrimac, VA to the late James and Hester Jones Smith. Ed is survived by his faithful, loving wife of 57 years, Linda W. Smith. Not only was he a devoted husband but also a devoted and loving father to...

Pablo Ponce-Reyes

Pablo Ponce-Reyes

Mar 14, 2020

****IN ACCORDANCE TO THE PRESIDENT & GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, WE AT HORNE FUNERAL HOME ARE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO MAY ENTER THE CHAPEL FOR THE VISITATION TO 10 AT A TIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING. Pablo Ponce-Reyes, 39, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was preceded in death...

Marvel Violet Muhonen

Marvel Violet Muhonen

Mar 12, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Marvel Violet Muhonen,née Grasser, announces her passing on March 12, 2020 at the age of 83. Marvel spent the last months of her life in Blacksburg, VA battling breast cancer in the care of her daughter, Tamara Shimozono. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years in 2018, Marvel had recently been...

Polly J. Hodge

Polly J. Hodge

Mar 12, 2020

Polly J. Hodge, 88, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, ‘Newel’ Hodge; parents, Harley R. Linkous and Lossie K. Huffman; brother, Wendell Linkous; and 2 sisters, Anna L. Jones and Beatrice Trump. Polly is survived by her son, Joseph ‘Joe’ Hodge;...

Elizabeth 'Peggy' Eanes Kelley

Elizabeth 'Peggy' Eanes Kelley

Mar 9, 2020

Elizabeth ‘Peggy’ Eanes Kelley passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at her Christiansburg home surrounded by her niece, Cynthia Eanes, her sister-in-law and caregiver, Rincey Eanes and her beloved pet, Sky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harless and Bernice Eanes; brother, J. Harold Eanes; and her beloved pet, Bella Cera. She is also survived by her...

Bridget Marie Alderman

Bridget Marie Alderman

Mar 7, 2020

Bridget Marie Alderman, 27, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Louisville, KY. She was born May 11, 1992 in Elliston, VA. Bridget was a 2010 graduate of Christiansburg High School. Bridget was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Joan and LTG(R) James E. Moore Jr. She is survived by her parents Mary M....

Mildred 'Lucille' Keith Hall

Mildred 'Lucille' Keith Hall

Mar 6, 2020

Mildred ‘Lucille’ Keith Hall 85, of Christiansburg was called home by Christ her Savior Friday March 06, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1935 to the late George and Dorothy Keith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, George Keith, Jr.; sisters, Virgil Huff, Beulah Mae Harmon and Ethel Peacemaker. Left to cherish her...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Karen Elaine Conord

Karen Elaine Conord

Apr 13, 2020

Karen Elaine Conord, 62, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. Karen was born October 27, 1957. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School, class of 1976. Karen lived in Florida for many years serving as a Director of a Day Care Center in Daytona Beach. She loved her “children”. She loved to cook, bake, and...

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Apr 7, 2020

Beloved Mother and Doctor Elizabeth Anne Yager, 68, of Radford, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2020. Elizabeth, “Beth”, was born to the late William and Anne Yager on February 16, 1952 in Morristown, NJ. She lived an accomplished life that began when she completed her undergraduate education at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then went on to complete her medical...

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Apr 3, 2020

Cynthia Renee Miller- Daniels, 50, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away in the Radford Rehabilitation Center on Friday, April 3, 2020. Cynthia was born on June 21,1969 in the Radford Hospital. She graduated from Blacksburg High School, Class of 1988. After high school Cindy worked as a professional hairstylist serving the Virginia and Washington D.C. communities. She often volunteered her services...

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Apr 3, 2020

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney, 70, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2020. Martha was born on December 10, 1949 in Pearisburg, Virginia and was a daughter of the late, Floyd Elbert Gilmer and Mildred Gay Long Gilmer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant children and her brother, Floyd Franklin Gilmer. She...

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Apr 2, 2020

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor, 97, of Collinsville, VA, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born on December 11, 1922, in Floyd, VA to the late Wyatt and Grace Slusher. Prior to moving to Collinsville she lived in Christiansburg, and worked at Leggett’s Department Store for many years. While in Collinsville she was a...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Apr 2, 2020

Robert Miller, 73, formerly of Titusville, Fl., was embraced by his Savior on April 2, 2020. Bob, as he was known by family and friends, took with him the love and respect of many who knew him. Bob was the beloved son of Joseph and Ethel Miller of Baltimore, Maryland; the brother of Joe, Richard (Jean), and Tom (Jeanette) Miller;...

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mar 29, 2020

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Mary Willis Foster Pleasants, 78, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 21, 1941 to the late Earnest and Gertrude Willis of Floyd, VA. She worked many years as a nurse at Community Hospital and Richfield Nursing Home. She was also a manager for many years at Brookemead Home...

Cathy May Alderman

Cathy May Alderman

Mar 26, 2020

Cathy May Alderman, 62, of Pilot passed away on March 26, 2020. She worked at New River Industries. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Virginia Owens. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Alderman; daughter, Michelle Vest and husband, Kyle; grandchildren, Avery Vest and soon to be baby girl Vest; siblings, Donald Owens, Allen Owens, Lisa...

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

Mar 26, 2020

James Lynwood Leedy, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 26, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1945, to the late, Fred Slemp and Vada C. Leedy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred N. Leedy; daughter, Rebecca Miles; granddaughter, Samantha Rentch; father and mother-in-law, George and Edna Marie Spangler. Jim...

Ruby Christine King

Ruby Christine King

Mar 26, 2020

Ruby Christine King of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother Virginia Compton, her father Luther Tibbs and her brothers Henry F. Tibbs, John L. Tibbs. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eddie K. King, her brother Walton Compton of Bluefield, WV, and sister Odair Dalton of...

Junior Correll 'J.C.' Smith

Junior Correll 'J.C.' Smith

Mar 25, 2020

Junior Correll (JC) Smith, born on December 5, 1934, passed on March 25, 2020. After 30 years with AT&T as a supervisor, he became a Montgomery Country school bus driver. He was an active member of Shaeffer Memorial Baptist Church. He loved to fish, but his favorite sport was golf. He is survived by his wife Edith Smith, his son...

Roger Clark Sutton

Roger Clark Sutton

Mar 24, 2020

Roger Clark Sutton, 72 years old, a Vietnam War Veteran, died at Montgomery County Hospital. He lived at Heritage Hall, and died from the neglect from the home, that I thought he was safe in. Roger received full Military Honors. Mr. Sutton was born August 7, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Harold Clark Sutton and Opal V. (Miller)...

Jackie Gray Griffith

Jackie Gray Griffith

Mar 24, 2020

At the age of 84, Jackie Griffith, beloved wife of Dude Griffith for 67 years, went to be with the Lord from her Christiansburg home on March 24, 2020. She and Dude worked together in their businesses through the years. Most currently, they worked together in their restaurant, Dude’s Drive In. A member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ, Jackie...

Vance Ed Smith

Vance Ed Smith

Mar 17, 2020

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Vance Ed Smith, 81, of Pilot, passed away. Ed was born on May 25, 1938 in Merrimac, VA to the late James and Hester Jones Smith. Ed is survived by his faithful, loving wife of 57 years, Linda W. Smith. Not only was he a devoted husband but also a devoted and loving father to...

Pablo Ponce-Reyes

Pablo Ponce-Reyes

Mar 14, 2020

****IN ACCORDANCE TO THE PRESIDENT & GOVERNOR'S GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, WE AT HORNE FUNERAL HOME ARE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO MAY ENTER THE CHAPEL FOR THE VISITATION TO 10 AT A TIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING. Pablo Ponce-Reyes, 39, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was preceded in death...

Marvel Violet Muhonen

Marvel Violet Muhonen

Mar 12, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Marvel Violet Muhonen,née Grasser, announces her passing on March 12, 2020 at the age of 83. Marvel spent the last months of her life in Blacksburg, VA battling breast cancer in the care of her daughter, Tamara Shimozono. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years in 2018, Marvel had recently been...

Polly J. Hodge

Polly J. Hodge

Mar 12, 2020

Polly J. Hodge, 88, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, ‘Newel’ Hodge; parents, Harley R. Linkous and Lossie K. Huffman; brother, Wendell Linkous; and 2 sisters, Anna L. Jones and Beatrice Trump. Polly is survived by her son, Joseph ‘Joe’ Hodge;...

Elizabeth 'Peggy' Eanes Kelley

Elizabeth 'Peggy' Eanes Kelley

Mar 9, 2020

Elizabeth ‘Peggy’ Eanes Kelley passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at her Christiansburg home surrounded by her niece, Cynthia Eanes, her sister-in-law and caregiver, Rincey Eanes and her beloved pet, Sky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harless and Bernice Eanes; brother, J. Harold Eanes; and her beloved pet, Bella Cera. She is also survived by her...

Bridget Marie Alderman

Bridget Marie Alderman

Mar 7, 2020

Bridget Marie Alderman, 27, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Louisville, KY. She was born May 11, 1992 in Elliston, VA. Bridget was a 2010 graduate of Christiansburg High School. Bridget was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Joan and LTG(R) James E. Moore Jr. She is survived by her parents Mary M....

Mildred 'Lucille' Keith Hall

Mildred 'Lucille' Keith Hall

Mar 6, 2020

Mildred ‘Lucille’ Keith Hall 85, of Christiansburg was called home by Christ her Savior Friday March 06, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1935 to the late George and Dorothy Keith. She was also preceded in death by her brother, George Keith, Jr.; sisters, Virgil Huff, Beulah Mae Harmon and Ethel Peacemaker. Left to cherish her...