Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Shelby Jean Roope

Shelby Jean Roope

Jan 13, 2020

Shelby Jean Roope, 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Roope; twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope; and parents, Noel and Mary Shrewsbury. Shelby is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and Jennie Stewart; son, John (Sherry) Roope; grandchildren, Evan Roope,...

Robert Wayne Cooper

Robert Wayne Cooper

Jan 12, 2020

Robert Wayne Cooper, 66 of Radford passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Nellie Cooper; sister, Janet Quesinberry; and aunt, Norma Jean Hawks. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Cooper; children, Greg (Billie) Cooper, Preston Jarrells and Ali Honaker; grandchildren, Jay and Chelsea Vaught, Laken, Kayla, Malinda, Sara and...

Martha Wingfield Hetherington

Martha Wingfield Hetherington

Jan 12, 2020

Martha Wingfield Hetherington, 92, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born in Canton, Georgia to John Henry and Lillie May Wingfield. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Franklin Hetherington; son-in-law, Robert Kenneth Harrison; her parents; four brothers; and three sisters. She leaves behind her two loving daughters, Sylvia H. Austin and...

Gary S. Quesenberry

Gary S. Quesenberry

Jan 11, 2020

Gary S. Quesenberry (71) of Radford, VA and formerly of Pulaski and Draper, passed away January 11, 2020 just short of his 72nd birthday on January 31st. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert H. Quesenberry, mother, Mildred Webster Quesenberry, and brothers David W. Quesenberry and Michael H. Quesenberry. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie S. Quesenberry,...

"Bobbie" Barbara Lemley Williams

"Bobbie" Barbara Lemley Williams

Jan 8, 2020

“Bobbie” Barbara Lemley Williams, 59, of Christiansburg, went to meet her Lord and Savior and beloved Ed in heaven in the early hours on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ed Williams; mother, Kathleen Weakley Lemley; and father, John Lemley. She is survived by her brother, Jake Lemley; niece, Michelle; nephew,...

Audrey Nelson Reed

Audrey Nelson Reed

Dec 29, 2019

Audrey Nelson Reed, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Ellen Akers Reed; parents, Elbert L. and Susan Lawson Reed; brothers, Jimmy Reed, Elbert L. Reed Jr. (June); sister, Fairy Reed Akers; and great-grandson, Travis Clark. Audrey is survived by his daughters, Audrey Reed and Clyde...

Frances Lynn Roop

Frances Lynn Roop

Dec 23, 2019

Frances Lynn Roop, 90, of Christiansburg passed away December 23, 2019. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther ‘Jim’ Roop and parents, Linwood & Ethel Kinzer. She is survived by her daughter, Terri Lynn Edwards and husband, Steve; granddaughter, Rachel Edwards; step son, Gary Roop; and step granddaughter,...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Shelby Jean Roope

Shelby Jean Roope

Jan 13, 2020

Shelby Jean Roope, 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Roope; twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope; and parents, Noel and Mary Shrewsbury. Shelby is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and Jennie Stewart; son, John (Sherry) Roope; grandchildren, Evan Roope,...

Robert Wayne Cooper

Robert Wayne Cooper

Jan 12, 2020

Robert Wayne Cooper, 66 of Radford passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Nellie Cooper; sister, Janet Quesinberry; and aunt, Norma Jean Hawks. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Cooper; children, Greg (Billie) Cooper, Preston Jarrells and Ali Honaker; grandchildren, Jay and Chelsea Vaught, Laken, Kayla, Malinda, Sara and...

Martha Wingfield Hetherington

Martha Wingfield Hetherington

Jan 12, 2020

Martha Wingfield Hetherington, 92, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born in Canton, Georgia to John Henry and Lillie May Wingfield. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Franklin Hetherington; son-in-law, Robert Kenneth Harrison; her parents; four brothers; and three sisters. She leaves behind her two loving daughters, Sylvia H. Austin and...

Gary S. Quesenberry

Gary S. Quesenberry

Jan 11, 2020

Gary S. Quesenberry (71) of Radford, VA and formerly of Pulaski and Draper, passed away January 11, 2020 just short of his 72nd birthday on January 31st. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert H. Quesenberry, mother, Mildred Webster Quesenberry, and brothers David W. Quesenberry and Michael H. Quesenberry. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie S. Quesenberry,...

"Bobbie" Barbara Lemley Williams

"Bobbie" Barbara Lemley Williams

Jan 8, 2020

“Bobbie” Barbara Lemley Williams, 59, of Christiansburg, went to meet her Lord and Savior and beloved Ed in heaven in the early hours on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ed Williams; mother, Kathleen Weakley Lemley; and father, John Lemley. She is survived by her brother, Jake Lemley; niece, Michelle; nephew,...

Audrey Nelson Reed

Audrey Nelson Reed

Dec 29, 2019

Audrey Nelson Reed, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Ellen Akers Reed; parents, Elbert L. and Susan Lawson Reed; brothers, Jimmy Reed, Elbert L. Reed Jr. (June); sister, Fairy Reed Akers; and great-grandson, Travis Clark. Audrey is survived by his daughters, Audrey Reed and Clyde...

Frances Lynn Roop

Frances Lynn Roop

Dec 23, 2019

Frances Lynn Roop, 90, of Christiansburg passed away December 23, 2019. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther ‘Jim’ Roop and parents, Linwood & Ethel Kinzer. She is survived by her daughter, Terri Lynn Edwards and husband, Steve; granddaughter, Rachel Edwards; step son, Gary Roop; and step granddaughter,...

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...