Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

James Donald Rimstidt

Mar 24, 2019

James Donald Rimstidt of Christiansburg passed away at home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born July 17, 1947 in Batesville, IN to James and Berdella Rimstidt. He graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1965. He received a B.S. in Geochemistry from Purdue University in 1969, a M.A. in Geology from Indiana University in 1974, and a Ph.D. in...

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Jonathan 'Jon' Harris

Mar 23, 2019

Jonathan Harris (Jon) of Christiansburg died peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Jeanne; his mother Louise Meyer; his father Ned Harris; his brother Ed Harris and his wife Jennifer McMurtray, and their two children Lisa and Michael; his sister Beth Greene and her husband Richard Greene, and their two children...

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James Wesley 'Jimmy' Epperly

Mar 19, 2019

James “Jimmy” Wesley Epperly passed away on March 19, 2019. He served on the Christiansburg Fire Department for 54 years of which 38 years were as Fire Chief. Jimmy had many accomplishments, of which he was very proud. After joining the Christiansburg Fire Department, he rose through the ranks as Firefighter, Engineer & Training Officer, Lieutenant and Captain. He was...

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Vera Louise Lilly

Mar 18, 2019

Vera Louise Lilly, 75, of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Vera attended Seneca Baptist Church for many years and was loved and adored by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Evelyn Lester; and great-granddaughter, Marlee Lilly. Vera is survived by her husband, Jackie Lee Lilly; children, Jackie Lee Lilly II and wife...

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Martha Walters Main

Mar 16, 2019

Martha Ann Walters Main, born April 19, 1933 in Christiansburg, has gone home to be with the Lord and spend eternity with her husband Lloyd “Jay” Main. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who lived most of her life in Shawsville. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 16. She was preceded in death...

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Mildred Smith Flinchum

Mar 15, 2019

Mildred Smith Flinchum, 75 of Indian Valley, Va. passed away March 15, 2019. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Lloyd Flinchum; son, Wendell Flinchum and wife Sharon; and grandchildren, Adam and Renea. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews including Kathryn Webb, Mike Yopp and Raquel Greene. Visitation will be at Horne Funeral Home on March 19, 2019 from...

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Katie Rogers Jordan

Mar 13, 2019

Katie Rogers Jordan, 91, of Christiansburg passed away March 13, 2019. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jordan; brother, Robert Rogers; sister, Dorothy Rogers; parents, George and Myrtle Rogers; and her beloved dog, Bart. She is survived by her sons, Scott Jordan and Robert H. Myers (Rosanna); daughters, Patricia McCall (Carlos Altizer) and Doris Waddell (James); grandchildren,...

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Leona Sawyers Wade

Mar 13, 2019

Leona Sawyers Wade, 90, of Radford, born April 10th, 1928 went to Heaven on March 13th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; and daughter, Evetta. She is survived by her son, David "Gary" Wade (Angela); daughter, Gayle Lovern; grandchildren, Mark Lovern, Christy Lovern, Matthew Lovern, Dustin Wade, and Dillon Wade; great-grandchildren Noah Wade, Alexis Wade, and...

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Lois Ann Moles Edmonds

Mar 13, 2019

LOIS ANN MOLES EDMONDS, born March 16, 1941, passed into eternal light on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was a 32 year employee of Radford University and a longtime member of Grove United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents Bethleham and Lucy Moles; her son Barry Wade Martin; brothers Marvin D. Moles, Sr. and Harris Moles; sisters Laura...

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Betty Bussard Graham

Mar 13, 2019

Betty Bussard Graham, 80, of Riner was carried to her Heavenly home by angels on March 13, 2019. She passed away at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Estil H. Graham; son, Barry A. Campbell; daughter, Sheila D. Graham; her parents, John A. and Nellie Bussard; sister, Ida...

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Connie 'Aunt Coco' Johnson Worth

Mar 12, 2019

Connie ‘Aunt Coco’ Johnson Worth of Christiansburg unexpectedly joined her husband of 35 years, Barry Worth, in Heaven on March 12, 2019. Connie was born on October 7, 1956 to the late Madeline and Aaron Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael Johnson and niece, Georgia Collins. Connie retired on Friday, March 8, 2019 from Moog,...

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Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr.

Mar 11, 2019

In Loving Memory of Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr. ‘Mickey’ Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr. ‘Mickey’, 55, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jack McCanless Goodwin Sr. Mickey is survived by his wife, Sandra Goodwin and step-sons, Dustin and Cody all of Christiansburg; daughter, Misty Goodwin (Chris Gwinn); granddaughters, Makaylee, Aubrey, and...

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Thomas Alton 'Al' Moles

Mar 10, 2019

Thomas Alton ‘Al’ Moles, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Light Moles; second wife, Arlene F. Moles; his father, Herman Davis Moles; and mother, Naomi Elizabeth Cochran Moles. Al is survived by his children, Sandra Moles Clements (Ralph), Nancy Faye Moles; granddaughter, Julianne Clements; and brother, Norman...

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Karen Bishop

Mar 10, 2019

Karen Bishop, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly at her home on March 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Estelle Miller of Buffalo, NY. Karen is survived by her husband, Donald W. Bishop; children, Angie Epperly (Jerry), Timmy Bishop, Sharon Bishop, Travis Bishop, and Jennifer Ayers (Jeff); five grandchildren; one great-grandson, Caston Wilburn; sisters-in-law,...

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Timothy Michael 'Timmy' Mills

Mar 10, 2019

Timothy Michael ‘Timmy’ Mills, of Christiansburg, departed this life and entered Heaven’s gates on March 10, 2019. Timmy was born on August 1, 1967 to William and Freeda Mills. He was a very well-known member of the Bluegrass music scene, playing banjo and guitar, and loved encouraging younger musicians. Timmy was preceded in death by his dad, Bill Mills; his...

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Lannie Mae Spradlin

Mar 7, 2019

Lannie Mae Spradlin, 84, of Riner, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 7, 2019. She is survived by her children, Harold and Jennie Spradlin, David Spradlin and Fran Horton all of Riner, Roger and Jill Spradlin of Blacksburg; one grandson Brandon and Shelly Spradlin and four great-grandchildren all of Dover DE. Lannie chose to...

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Thalia Conner Linkous

Mar 6, 2019

Thalia Conner Linkous, 92, peacefully left to be with her Lord on March 6, 2019. Her first husband, James Alton Conner, and her second husband, Burnett Marvell Linkous predeceased her. She is survived by her son, Michael Conner and his wife, Rose; her daughter Angela Conner; her grandson Dallis Conner and his fiance Taylor; step-granddaughter, Emma Sporing and her husband,...

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Judith Kay Loveday

Mar 5, 2019

Judith Kay Loveday, 75, of Riner, Va., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, surrounded by her husband of 55 years, Allan Wayne Loveday, and her children. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Wenona Gardner; a brother, Wayne Gardner; and son, Daniel Loveday. Judith developed a deep rooted love and steadfast faith which...

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Bruce Steven Collins

Mar 4, 2019

Bruce Steven Collins, 59, of Christiansburg passed away March 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Collins; nephew, Christopher Collins; and brother-in-law, Willie Keith. Bruce is survived by his mother, Ruth Collins; sister, Ellen Keith; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Vanessa Collins, Barry and Debbie Collins, and George and Sandy Collins; special nephew, Dillon Dulany; best...

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Emma Lee Moses

Mar 3, 2019

Emma Lee Moses, 86, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2019. She was a daughter to the late German and Ruby Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her brother, G.S. Lawrence and two sisters, Madeline Hall and Pauline Proffitt. Emma Lee married the love of her life on December 20, 1952. They raised two...

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