Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Oct 13, 2024

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr of Shawsville VA passed away Sunday October 13th at the age of 57.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie Gene Hooker Sr and Margaret Ann Hall. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Laura Hooker; daughter, Sierra Hooker (Coleman), as well as multiple cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Old...

Sidney Millon Driver

Sidney Millon Driver

Oct 10, 2024

Sidney Millon Driver, 84, of Riner, Virginia, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Lewis-Grace Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Durham, NC, the son of the late Roy Driver and Grace Lewis Driver. His deep love for God, his country, and his family was always present in Sidney throughout his life here on earth. He was...

David McKinley Light

David McKinley Light

Oct 10, 2024

David McKinley Light, 70 of Christiansburg passed away October 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Capitola Light; and his brother, Billy Light.

David is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Terry Meredith Light; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Michelle Light; grandchildren, Camden Mielnicki, McKinley Light, Brienne Light; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Winfred Harris;...

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Eugene Putnam, 69 of Radford passed away October 9th 2024 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Thelma Putnam; his sister Dixie Wallace Putnam; his brother Richard Warren Putnam; and son-in-law David Elmore.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jane Ann Putnam; daughter, Katherine Putnam Elmore; son, Philip Andrew Putnam; grandson,...

Donald Ray Ashworth

Donald Ray Ashworth

Oct 7, 2024

                                                                                             Donald Ray Ashworth

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Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Oct 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

April 26, 1955 – October 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine, born in Bracey, Virginia, to Robert Allen Valentine Sr. (Nov. 14, 1911–Jan. 8, 1999) and Lorraine Mayo Valentine (Jan. 8, 1919–Oct. 12, 2016), moved to heaven on Thursday, October 3, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus; his parents; brothers George,...

Wade C. Graham, Jr.

Wade C. Graham, Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

Wade Graham Jr., husband and father, passed away Sunday, the 29th of September, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl A. Graham; son, Darrell Graham; and his parents, Wade and Bertie Graham.

He is survived by his daughters, Deanna and Denise; brothers, Jan and Richard Graham; sister, Theresa Dillon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ellen and Stanley Martin, Danny Altizer,...

Holly Jennings King

Holly Jennings King

Sep 27, 2024

Holly Jennings King of Craig, VA, left her earthly form to carry on with the next phase in her spiritual journey on the morning of Friday, September 27th, 2024, at her beloved house in Craig County. Born on October 12th, 1994, in Richmond, VA, Holly lived a life overflowing with love and joy. She was an adventure incarnate, a playful...

Gary Scott Conner

Gary Scott Conner

Sep 27, 2024

Gary Scott Conner, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons. Gary was born July 6, 1945, in Liberia, Africa to Pauline Cornett Conner and P. C. Conner who were on assignment for the Firestone Rubber Company. His family then relocated to Mexico where they were on a similar assignment before...

Lonnie E. Trimble

Lonnie E. Trimble

Sep 26, 2024

Lonnie "Pete" Trimble, 80, of Elliston, entered into his heavenly home September 26, 2024.  Pete was a faithful member of the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church.  He also served his country in the US Air Force.  Pete is survived by his fur baby Sadie; his loving wife, Shirley B. Trimble; grandson, Seth Bell; great granddaughter, Ashlyn Bell; daughter-in-law, Tammy Renee Bell....

Goldie Campbell Alderman

Goldie Campbell Alderman

Sep 25, 2024

Goldie Campbell Alderman, 84 of Pilot, passed away September 25, 2024. 

She attended Oak Grove Church where she had her church family that she loved and appreciated. She also loved to sing in the choir. Goldie enjoyed crafts, making things for others even if she didn’t know them – if someone saw something she made and said they liked it she...

A. J. Collins

A. J. Collins

Sep 24, 2024

A.J. Collins, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 24th, in his son’s home in Mooresville, NC. A.J. was a lifelong Christiansburg resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Velma Collins. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Adam and Katie Collins of Mooresville, NC, and Matt and Kathy Collins of Richmond, CA; grandchildren, Porter, Louisa, Kian,...

Charles Lynwood Foster

Charles Lynwood Foster

Sep 21, 2024

Charles Lynwood Foster, born September 21, 1934 in Shawsville, Va, went home to be with the Lord on

his 90th birthday, September 21, 2024 at his home in Christiansburg, Va. He is preceded in death by his

parents, Marvin and Gladys Foster, and sisters Judy Foster and Ila Jean Poff. Lynwood is survived by his

wife of almost 65 years, Dotte Harris Foster;...

Kenneth Ray Hartley

Kenneth Ray Hartley

Sep 21, 2024

On September 21, 2024, 70 year old Kenneth R. Hartley of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Hartley; son, Kenny Hartley and wife Mary; daughters, Mechelle Weis and Kimberly Domingues and husband Roger. He also leaves behind his brothers, Marvin Hartley (Debbie), and Ronnie Hartley. He was a beloved grandfather of 11...

Karen Coleman Martin

Karen Coleman Martin

Sep 19, 2024

Karen Coleman Martin, age 74 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Martin; parents, Harry and Carmen Coleman; brothers, Larry Coleman, and Ken Coleman. 

She is survived by her daughters, Maura Wood and husband, Rodney, Terri Martin, and Denise Tice; grandsons, Nicholas Wood, and partner, Bradley Allshouse, and Tanner Tice;...

Donald 'Randy' Tolliver

Donald 'Randy' Tolliver

Sep 18, 2024

Donald 'Randy' Tolliver, 69 of Elliston, passed away September 18, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Tolliver; brothers, Ronnie, Pete, Jimmy, and 'Shorty' Tolliver; sister, Bonnie Tolliver; and daughter, Aneatra High.

Randy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Brenda Tolliver; daughter, Donna Alley; granddaughter, Heidi White; Sisters, Betty Grubb (John) and Suzie Tolliver;...

Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams

Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams

Sep 17, 2024

Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away September 17, 2024.

She was born in Wythe County and grew up in the Fairview section of the county.  She attended the one room school at Fairview before attending George Wythe High School, graduating in 1957.  Elinor started her career as a secretary to lawyers Parsons & Arthur in Wytheville.  When Mr....

Douglas Bruce Osborne

Douglas Bruce Osborne

Sep 16, 2024

 Douglas Bruce Osborne, 85 of Radford, passed away on September 16th, 2024, surrounded by family.

 “Bruce” was born 7/1/1939 in a town called “Drill” Virginia.  He attended and graduated from Honaker High School, attended Bluefield Business College, and later served in the United States Air Force. He then moved to the Radford area and retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant....

Ronnie Lee Nash

Ronnie Lee Nash

Sep 15, 2024

Ronnie Lee ‘Happy Jack’ Nash, 68 of Shawsville, formerly of Tazewell, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.

Born October 1, 1955, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Walter Jackson Nash and Pearl Kate Moore Nash.

Ronnie was a 1974 graduate of Pocahontas High School and a veteran of...

Maya Marie Nassar

Maya Marie Nassar

Sep 15, 2024

With profound sadness, George & Jennifer Nassar (Collop) announce the passing of their beautiful Princess Maya Marie Nassar into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 15, 2024. 

Maya Marie was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Nabel Nassar, maternal great-grandfather, Poppa Marvin Oliver, and maternal Uncle Jesse Collop.

Maya Marie is survived by her parents, George &...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Oct 13, 2024

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr of Shawsville VA passed away Sunday October 13th at the age of 57.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie Gene Hooker Sr and Margaret Ann Hall. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Laura Hooker; daughter, Sierra Hooker (Coleman), as well as multiple cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Old...

Sidney Millon Driver

Sidney Millon Driver

Oct 10, 2024

Sidney Millon Driver, 84, of Riner, Virginia, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Lewis-Grace Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Durham, NC, the son of the late Roy Driver and Grace Lewis Driver. His deep love for God, his country, and his family was always present in Sidney throughout his life here on earth. He was...

David McKinley Light

David McKinley Light

Oct 10, 2024

David McKinley Light, 70 of Christiansburg passed away October 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Capitola Light; and his brother, Billy Light.

David is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Terry Meredith Light; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Michelle Light; grandchildren, Camden Mielnicki, McKinley Light, Brienne Light; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Winfred Harris;...

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Eugene Putnam, 69 of Radford passed away October 9th 2024 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Thelma Putnam; his sister Dixie Wallace Putnam; his brother Richard Warren Putnam; and son-in-law David Elmore.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jane Ann Putnam; daughter, Katherine Putnam Elmore; son, Philip Andrew Putnam; grandson,...

Donald Ray Ashworth

Donald Ray Ashworth

Oct 7, 2024

                                                                                             Donald Ray Ashworth

                       ...

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Oct 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

April 26, 1955 – October 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine, born in Bracey, Virginia, to Robert Allen Valentine Sr. (Nov. 14, 1911–Jan. 8, 1999) and Lorraine Mayo Valentine (Jan. 8, 1919–Oct. 12, 2016), moved to heaven on Thursday, October 3, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus; his parents; brothers George,...

Wade C. Graham, Jr.

Wade C. Graham, Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

Wade Graham Jr., husband and father, passed away Sunday, the 29th of September, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl A. Graham; son, Darrell Graham; and his parents, Wade and Bertie Graham.

He is survived by his daughters, Deanna and Denise; brothers, Jan and Richard Graham; sister, Theresa Dillon; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ellen and Stanley Martin, Danny Altizer,...

Holly Jennings King

Holly Jennings King

Sep 27, 2024

Holly Jennings King of Craig, VA, left her earthly form to carry on with the next phase in her spiritual journey on the morning of Friday, September 27th, 2024, at her beloved house in Craig County. Born on October 12th, 1994, in Richmond, VA, Holly lived a life overflowing with love and joy. She was an adventure incarnate, a playful...

Gary Scott Conner

Gary Scott Conner

Sep 27, 2024

Gary Scott Conner, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons. Gary was born July 6, 1945, in Liberia, Africa to Pauline Cornett Conner and P. C. Conner who were on assignment for the Firestone Rubber Company. His family then relocated to Mexico where they were on a similar assignment before...

Lonnie E. Trimble

Lonnie E. Trimble

Sep 26, 2024

Lonnie "Pete" Trimble, 80, of Elliston, entered into his heavenly home September 26, 2024.  Pete was a faithful member of the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church.  He also served his country in the US Air Force.  Pete is survived by his fur baby Sadie; his loving wife, Shirley B. Trimble; grandson, Seth Bell; great granddaughter, Ashlyn Bell; daughter-in-law, Tammy Renee Bell....

Goldie Campbell Alderman

Goldie Campbell Alderman

Sep 25, 2024

Goldie Campbell Alderman, 84 of Pilot, passed away September 25, 2024. 

She attended Oak Grove Church where she had her church family that she loved and appreciated. She also loved to sing in the choir. Goldie enjoyed crafts, making things for others even if she didn’t know them – if someone saw something she made and said they liked it she...

A. J. Collins

A. J. Collins

Sep 24, 2024

A.J. Collins, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 24th, in his son’s home in Mooresville, NC. A.J. was a lifelong Christiansburg resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Velma Collins. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Adam and Katie Collins of Mooresville, NC, and Matt and Kathy Collins of Richmond, CA; grandchildren, Porter, Louisa, Kian,...

Charles Lynwood Foster

Charles Lynwood Foster

Sep 21, 2024

Charles Lynwood Foster, born September 21, 1934 in Shawsville, Va, went home to be with the Lord on

his 90th birthday, September 21, 2024 at his home in Christiansburg, Va. He is preceded in death by his

parents, Marvin and Gladys Foster, and sisters Judy Foster and Ila Jean Poff. Lynwood is survived by his

wife of almost 65 years, Dotte Harris Foster;...

Kenneth Ray Hartley

Kenneth Ray Hartley

Sep 21, 2024

On September 21, 2024, 70 year old Kenneth R. Hartley of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Hartley; son, Kenny Hartley and wife Mary; daughters, Mechelle Weis and Kimberly Domingues and husband Roger. He also leaves behind his brothers, Marvin Hartley (Debbie), and Ronnie Hartley. He was a beloved grandfather of 11...

Karen Coleman Martin

Karen Coleman Martin

Sep 19, 2024

Karen Coleman Martin, age 74 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Martin; parents, Harry and Carmen Coleman; brothers, Larry Coleman, and Ken Coleman. 

She is survived by her daughters, Maura Wood and husband, Rodney, Terri Martin, and Denise Tice; grandsons, Nicholas Wood, and partner, Bradley Allshouse, and Tanner Tice;...

Donald 'Randy' Tolliver

Donald 'Randy' Tolliver

Sep 18, 2024

Donald 'Randy' Tolliver, 69 of Elliston, passed away September 18, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Tolliver; brothers, Ronnie, Pete, Jimmy, and 'Shorty' Tolliver; sister, Bonnie Tolliver; and daughter, Aneatra High.

Randy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Brenda Tolliver; daughter, Donna Alley; granddaughter, Heidi White; Sisters, Betty Grubb (John) and Suzie Tolliver;...

Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams

Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams

Sep 17, 2024

Elinor 'Tootsie' Elizabeth Williams, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away September 17, 2024.

She was born in Wythe County and grew up in the Fairview section of the county.  She attended the one room school at Fairview before attending George Wythe High School, graduating in 1957.  Elinor started her career as a secretary to lawyers Parsons & Arthur in Wytheville.  When Mr....

Douglas Bruce Osborne

Douglas Bruce Osborne

Sep 16, 2024

 Douglas Bruce Osborne, 85 of Radford, passed away on September 16th, 2024, surrounded by family.

 “Bruce” was born 7/1/1939 in a town called “Drill” Virginia.  He attended and graduated from Honaker High School, attended Bluefield Business College, and later served in the United States Air Force. He then moved to the Radford area and retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant....

Ronnie Lee Nash

Ronnie Lee Nash

Sep 15, 2024

Ronnie Lee ‘Happy Jack’ Nash, 68 of Shawsville, formerly of Tazewell, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.

Born October 1, 1955, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Walter Jackson Nash and Pearl Kate Moore Nash.

Ronnie was a 1974 graduate of Pocahontas High School and a veteran of...

Maya Marie Nassar

Maya Marie Nassar

Sep 15, 2024

With profound sadness, George & Jennifer Nassar (Collop) announce the passing of their beautiful Princess Maya Marie Nassar into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 15, 2024. 

Maya Marie was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Nabel Nassar, maternal great-grandfather, Poppa Marvin Oliver, and maternal Uncle Jesse Collop.

Maya Marie is survived by her parents, George &...

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