Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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;...

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Nov 17, 2019

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 17, 2019, to join her husband, Henry. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Dorothy Ridpath; and son, Gary Lynn Rowland. Betty is survived by her children, Tim Rowland (Cheryl), Keith Rowland (Kim), Krista Rowland Linkous, Scott Rowland (Erica);...

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...

Patsy Atkins Martin

Patsy Atkins Martin

Nov 16, 2019

Patsy Atkins Martin, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Grace Atkins, and a sister, Evelyn Pellegrin. Patsy is survived by her children, Matt Martin and wife, BreAnna, Chris Martin, Katy Smith and husband, Matt, and Charley Ruch and husband, Dan; grandchildren, Lily Smith and Noah Ruch; sister,...

Cora Delophine Martin

Cora Delophine Martin

Nov 16, 2019

CORA DELOPHINE EDWARDS MARTIN, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church. Cora was preceded in death by her husband Benson ‘Shorty’ Martin; parents, George Edwards & Cliffie Bishop Edwards; brothers, Dudley, Herman, George Layton, Everette, Alva and George Junior Edwards; sisters, Dora Edwards, Lula Slusher, Eva Link, Helen Naff,...

Cynthia Lee Cole

Cynthia Lee Cole

Nov 14, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Nov 14, 2019

HAZEL M. YOPP CORNETT, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Yopp; husband, Ed Cornett; father of her sons, Don Yopp; step son, Earl Cornett; and brothers, Eugene and Ambrose Martin. She is survived by her son David Yopp (Diane); 4 grandchildren, Alisa, Chad, Chris...

Terry Wade Lowery

Terry Wade Lowery

Nov 13, 2019

Terry Wade Lowery, age 63 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2019. Terry had bravely fought the battle with Parkinson’s since 2004. He was the son of Henry and Nina Lowery who preceded him in death. Terry graduated from Radford University in 1978 with a BS in Medical Technology. He was employed at Carillion Clinic New River...

James Oliver Sisson

James Oliver Sisson

Nov 13, 2019

James Oliver Sisson 74 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an adored husband, a beloved father, a loving grandfather, and a loyal friend.. James served during the Vietnam War in the years 1965-1967. He worked at various companies as a crane operator including IMF Crane &...

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

Nov 12, 2019

James (Jim) Garland Baird Jr, 75, of Christiansburg, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 12, 2019. He was born in Richmond, VA and raised in Staunton, VA. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Staunton, VA then attended Virginia Tech where he received a BS in accounting. Jim served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne including...

Angela Goodwin Thornton

Angela Goodwin Thornton

Nov 10, 2019

Angela Goodwin Thornton, 52, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Goodwin; brother, Mickey Goodwin; and special mother-in-law, Ava Thornton. Angela is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Dwayne Thornton; son, David and wife Britni Thornton; grandchildren, Makayla and Jacob Thornton; her mother, Mary...

Charlie Elmer Orange

Charlie Elmer Orange

Nov 8, 2019

Charlie Elmer Orange, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home in Christiansburg, VA. He was born on November 17, 1929 to the late George Leonard and Ida Bell Orange in Blacksburg, VA. He was in the Marine Corp during the Korean War 1952-1954. He retired from VA Tech, Poultry Science Department on October 1, 1991....

Alvin 'Todo' Johnson Alderman

Alvin 'Todo' Johnson Alderman

Nov 3, 2019

Alvin (Todo) Johnson Alderman, 96, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord on November 3, 2019. Alvin was born in Pilot and raised in Sugar Grove. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church and more recently the Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Alvin was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a carpenter by trade...

Donald Dunn Poole

Donald Dunn Poole

Nov 2, 2019

Donald Dunn Poole passed away on November 2, 2019 in Salem, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Stephenson Poole of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and mother Frances Elizabeth Colvin Poole of Richmond, Virginia. Donald was born in Washington D.C. on May 3, 1935. His family then moved to Arlington, VA. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School...

E. 'Tom' Radford

E. 'Tom' Radford

Nov 1, 2019

E. ‘Tom’ Radford, 88, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2019. Tom was a member of Bible Baptist Church - his life reflected his faith in God and was an inspiration to others as he walked in faith every day. He owned Tom Radford Construction & Excavation and was a master wood craftsman. Tom was...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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;...

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Nov 17, 2019

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 17, 2019, to join her husband, Henry. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Dorothy Ridpath; and son, Gary Lynn Rowland. Betty is survived by her children, Tim Rowland (Cheryl), Keith Rowland (Kim), Krista Rowland Linkous, Scott Rowland (Erica);...

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...

Patsy Atkins Martin

Patsy Atkins Martin

Nov 16, 2019

Patsy Atkins Martin, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Grace Atkins, and a sister, Evelyn Pellegrin. Patsy is survived by her children, Matt Martin and wife, BreAnna, Chris Martin, Katy Smith and husband, Matt, and Charley Ruch and husband, Dan; grandchildren, Lily Smith and Noah Ruch; sister,...

Cora Delophine Martin

Cora Delophine Martin

Nov 16, 2019

CORA DELOPHINE EDWARDS MARTIN, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church. Cora was preceded in death by her husband Benson ‘Shorty’ Martin; parents, George Edwards & Cliffie Bishop Edwards; brothers, Dudley, Herman, George Layton, Everette, Alva and George Junior Edwards; sisters, Dora Edwards, Lula Slusher, Eva Link, Helen Naff,...

Cynthia Lee Cole

Cynthia Lee Cole

Nov 14, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Nov 14, 2019

HAZEL M. YOPP CORNETT, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Yopp; husband, Ed Cornett; father of her sons, Don Yopp; step son, Earl Cornett; and brothers, Eugene and Ambrose Martin. She is survived by her son David Yopp (Diane); 4 grandchildren, Alisa, Chad, Chris...

Terry Wade Lowery

Terry Wade Lowery

Nov 13, 2019

Terry Wade Lowery, age 63 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2019. Terry had bravely fought the battle with Parkinson’s since 2004. He was the son of Henry and Nina Lowery who preceded him in death. Terry graduated from Radford University in 1978 with a BS in Medical Technology. He was employed at Carillion Clinic New River...

James Oliver Sisson

James Oliver Sisson

Nov 13, 2019

James Oliver Sisson 74 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an adored husband, a beloved father, a loving grandfather, and a loyal friend.. James served during the Vietnam War in the years 1965-1967. He worked at various companies as a crane operator including IMF Crane &...

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

Nov 12, 2019

James (Jim) Garland Baird Jr, 75, of Christiansburg, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 12, 2019. He was born in Richmond, VA and raised in Staunton, VA. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Staunton, VA then attended Virginia Tech where he received a BS in accounting. Jim served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne including...

Angela Goodwin Thornton

Angela Goodwin Thornton

Nov 10, 2019

Angela Goodwin Thornton, 52, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Goodwin; brother, Mickey Goodwin; and special mother-in-law, Ava Thornton. Angela is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Dwayne Thornton; son, David and wife Britni Thornton; grandchildren, Makayla and Jacob Thornton; her mother, Mary...

Charlie Elmer Orange

Charlie Elmer Orange

Nov 8, 2019

Charlie Elmer Orange, age 89, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home in Christiansburg, VA. He was born on November 17, 1929 to the late George Leonard and Ida Bell Orange in Blacksburg, VA. He was in the Marine Corp during the Korean War 1952-1954. He retired from VA Tech, Poultry Science Department on October 1, 1991....

Alvin 'Todo' Johnson Alderman

Alvin 'Todo' Johnson Alderman

Nov 3, 2019

Alvin (Todo) Johnson Alderman, 96, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord on November 3, 2019. Alvin was born in Pilot and raised in Sugar Grove. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church and more recently the Ellett Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Alvin was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a carpenter by trade...

Donald Dunn Poole

Donald Dunn Poole

Nov 2, 2019

Donald Dunn Poole passed away on November 2, 2019 in Salem, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Stephenson Poole of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and mother Frances Elizabeth Colvin Poole of Richmond, Virginia. Donald was born in Washington D.C. on May 3, 1935. His family then moved to Arlington, VA. He graduated from Washington-Lee High School...

E. 'Tom' Radford

E. 'Tom' Radford

Nov 1, 2019

E. ‘Tom’ Radford, 88, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2019. Tom was a member of Bible Baptist Church - his life reflected his faith in God and was an inspiration to others as he walked in faith every day. He owned Tom Radford Construction & Excavation and was a master wood craftsman. Tom was...