Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Billy David Basham

Billy David Basham

May 1, 2019

Billy David Basham, 64, of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. David was born March 24, 1955, at home in West Virginia, to the late Carl and Almedia Basham. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Basham. David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jennifer Basham; sons, Ben (wife Brandy) Basham and Josh...

Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner

Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner

Apr 29, 2019

Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner fit no one’s mold. She lived life on her terms, without apology. Desaree battled Pulmonary Hypertension, and several other physical disorders for several years. On the evening of Monday, April 29th, 2019, she lost that battle here, and won a place with no disease or suffering. Desaree leaves behind two amazing sons, Liam and Andres Skinner,...

Christopher Byrd

Christopher Byrd

Apr 27, 2019

Christopher Darnell Byrd, 34, of Pulaski, passed away on April 27, 2019. Chris leaves behind 4 children, Kayleigh, Chris Jr., Charles, and Tara; special companion, Natsha Rodriguze and her children, Alliyah and Zane; father, Mark Byrd and companion Teresa Christian; mother, Betty Weiss and companion, George Hazle; sisters, Tina Midgett and husband Russell, Chrissy Byrd and companion Russell; lots of...

Dr. Clarence W. Taylor

Dr. Clarence W. Taylor

Apr 25, 2019

Clarence Waldo Taylor Jr. M.D., 92 of Shawsville, Va. passed away on Thursday ,April 25, 2019 surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born August 10, 1926, he was the only son of Rev. Clarence W. Taylor, Sr. and Mrs. Gertrude Snodgrass Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ora Lee Flanagan Taylor....

Margaret Evangeline Taylor

Margaret Evangeline Taylor

Apr 25, 2019

Margaret Evangeline Taylor, 89, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quay and Laura Yates; and her sons, Lynn and Thomas Taylor. Margaret is survived by her husband, Charlie A. Taylor; children, Danah and John Howell, David and Vicky Taylor, Roy and Donna Taylor, Larry and Debra Taylor; and daughters-in-law,...

Kevin W. Hall

Kevin W. Hall

Apr 25, 2019

Kevin W. Hall, 54, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Kevin was born December 19, 1964 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Paulmer “Harrison” Hall and Patricia “Patsy” Hall Hoke. He was also preceded in death by a step grandson, Brandon Church. He was employed by Corning and served in the United States Army. He...

Richard W. "Flip" Kingrea

Richard W. "Flip" Kingrea

Apr 24, 2019

Richard W. “Flip” Kingrea, 48, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his heavenly family on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Delilah Kingrea and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Flip is survived by his brother Joe Kingrea and fiance’ Lisa Wearsch ; Joe’s boys: Joey, John, Jake and Tommy “TT”;...

William Andrew Decker

William Andrew Decker

Apr 22, 2019

William A. Decker, 61, of Christiansburg died of Kidney and heart failure at home on April 22, 2019. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Thomas Zorn, grandmother, Mary Hill and other family members. He was an army veteran between 1978 and 1982. He was a volunteer fireman of Fostoria, MI. He was a security guard in a factory...

Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan

Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan

Apr 21, 2019

Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan went to be with her Lord and Savior Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Reidsville, NC. There will be a visitation of family and friends at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, VA on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service at...

Bruno Vincent Longhi

Bruno Vincent Longhi

Apr 18, 2019

Bruno Vincent Longhi 79, of Christiansburg Va. passed away at home surrounded by his family, Thursday April 18, 2019. He took his heavenly fight to spend Easter with Jesus. He was a construction engineer with ABB Engineering after retiring he joined his wife in her business C & K Wholesale where they sell Turman wood pallets and breeding the beloved...

Curtis Preston Harris Sr.

Curtis Preston Harris Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

Curtis Preston Harris Sr., 72, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Turner Harris; father, Raymond Newton Harris. Curtis is survived by his sons, Curtis Preston Jr. and Teresa Harris, John Patrick and Elaine Harris; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Winfred and Joyce Harris; sister, Marie Howard; six...

Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Wattel

Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Wattel

Apr 16, 2019

Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Dumont Wattel, a resident of Blacksburg, VA, passed away the morning of April 16th. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Daniel Dumont and Mrs. Germaine Tyberghiene Dumont. She was born in 1930 to Zaïre and was raised in Brussels, Belgium. She moved to the United States at the age of 26. She made her...

Donald Ray Duncan

Donald Ray Duncan

Apr 16, 2019

Donald Ray Duncan, 64, of Shawsville, passed away on April 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Duncan; and his parents, Cecil and Mary Duncan. Don is survived by his son, Chris Duncan and Hope Crockett; grandchildren, Tayler and Tyler Duncan; mother-in-law, Dorothy Simmons; brother, Larry Duncan and wife Shirley; niece, Susan Duncan. Graveside services will...

Alvie Junior Altizer

Alvie Junior Altizer

Apr 14, 2019

Alvie Junior Altizer, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at VCH in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie S. and Hazel Altizer; and son, Kevin Altizer. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pattie Altizer; sister, Diana Lambert; daughter-in-law, Olivia Altizer; two grandsons, Jaden and Wesley Altizer; and his four-legged...

Bradley Wayne 'Brad' Hall

Bradley Wayne 'Brad' Hall

Apr 13, 2019

Bradley Wayne ‘Brad’ Hall, 41, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Brad loved being a truck driver and his big Volvo truck. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy Hall Morris; father, Johnny Tate; and uncle, T.J. Morris. He is survived by his sons, Xavier Walker, Jimmi Rose, Christian Stiltner, Issac Stiltner, Eli Stiltner; daughters,...

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Reves, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away at her home on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley Farmer and Mary Bibb Farmer, her sister Lois St. Clair, and her son Edward Reves. She is survived by her sisters, Martha Southern and Evelyn Simpson of Radford, her daughter Trudy Miller of Ohio,...

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Apr 10, 2019

Julia Hungate Kirkner of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10th 2019, achieving her final goal "I want to go to heaven". Julia was a devout Christian and a faithful member of Harbor of Hope Church in Christiansburg VA. She retired from Hubbell Lighting. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Keith and wife...

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Mar 31, 2019

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” —Shannon L. Alder Freddie (Fred) Andrew McKenzie, 74, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Princeton, WV departed this life onto eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. Fred was born on Monday, January 29,...

Wilbur B. Oldham

Wilbur B. Oldham

Mar 31, 2019

Wilbur B. Oldham, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Wilbur is survived by his ex-wife, Lori Parker; father and mother, Bobby and Bernice Roop; children, Dewayne Allen, Wil Oldham, Ryan Oldham, Tia Oldham, Amanda Parker, Stephanie Chitwood Marshall; grandchildren, Noah, Ariyana, and Sahara Rose, Nathanyle Oldham, Harley and Shelby Oldham; siblings, Tommy Roop, Parker Roop, Barbara...

Carl Sinclair Hood

Carl Sinclair Hood

Mar 29, 2019

Carl Sinclair Hood, age 85, died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2019, in Christiansburg, VA. Carl is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan; his son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Nikol Hood, of La Grange, GA; daughter Susanna and son-in-law Seth Chamberland of Salem, VA, and daughter Amanda Hood Bailey and son-in-law David Bailey of...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Billy David Basham

Billy David Basham

May 1, 2019

Billy David Basham, 64, of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. David was born March 24, 1955, at home in West Virginia, to the late Carl and Almedia Basham. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Basham. David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jennifer Basham; sons, Ben (wife Brandy) Basham and Josh...

Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner

Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner

Apr 29, 2019

Desaree Dawn DeHart Skinner fit no one’s mold. She lived life on her terms, without apology. Desaree battled Pulmonary Hypertension, and several other physical disorders for several years. On the evening of Monday, April 29th, 2019, she lost that battle here, and won a place with no disease or suffering. Desaree leaves behind two amazing sons, Liam and Andres Skinner,...

Christopher Byrd

Christopher Byrd

Apr 27, 2019

Christopher Darnell Byrd, 34, of Pulaski, passed away on April 27, 2019. Chris leaves behind 4 children, Kayleigh, Chris Jr., Charles, and Tara; special companion, Natsha Rodriguze and her children, Alliyah and Zane; father, Mark Byrd and companion Teresa Christian; mother, Betty Weiss and companion, George Hazle; sisters, Tina Midgett and husband Russell, Chrissy Byrd and companion Russell; lots of...

Dr. Clarence W. Taylor

Dr. Clarence W. Taylor

Apr 25, 2019

Clarence Waldo Taylor Jr. M.D., 92 of Shawsville, Va. passed away on Thursday ,April 25, 2019 surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born August 10, 1926, he was the only son of Rev. Clarence W. Taylor, Sr. and Mrs. Gertrude Snodgrass Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ora Lee Flanagan Taylor....

Margaret Evangeline Taylor

Margaret Evangeline Taylor

Apr 25, 2019

Margaret Evangeline Taylor, 89, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quay and Laura Yates; and her sons, Lynn and Thomas Taylor. Margaret is survived by her husband, Charlie A. Taylor; children, Danah and John Howell, David and Vicky Taylor, Roy and Donna Taylor, Larry and Debra Taylor; and daughters-in-law,...

Kevin W. Hall

Kevin W. Hall

Apr 25, 2019

Kevin W. Hall, 54, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Kevin was born December 19, 1964 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Paulmer “Harrison” Hall and Patricia “Patsy” Hall Hoke. He was also preceded in death by a step grandson, Brandon Church. He was employed by Corning and served in the United States Army. He...

Richard W. "Flip" Kingrea

Richard W. "Flip" Kingrea

Apr 24, 2019

Richard W. “Flip” Kingrea, 48, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his heavenly family on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Delilah Kingrea and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Flip is survived by his brother Joe Kingrea and fiance’ Lisa Wearsch ; Joe’s boys: Joey, John, Jake and Tommy “TT”;...

William Andrew Decker

William Andrew Decker

Apr 22, 2019

William A. Decker, 61, of Christiansburg died of Kidney and heart failure at home on April 22, 2019. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Thomas Zorn, grandmother, Mary Hill and other family members. He was an army veteran between 1978 and 1982. He was a volunteer fireman of Fostoria, MI. He was a security guard in a factory...

Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan

Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan

Apr 21, 2019

Sandra Faye Wrenn Loan went to be with her Lord and Savior Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Reidsville, NC. There will be a visitation of family and friends at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, VA on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service at...

Bruno Vincent Longhi

Bruno Vincent Longhi

Apr 18, 2019

Bruno Vincent Longhi 79, of Christiansburg Va. passed away at home surrounded by his family, Thursday April 18, 2019. He took his heavenly fight to spend Easter with Jesus. He was a construction engineer with ABB Engineering after retiring he joined his wife in her business C & K Wholesale where they sell Turman wood pallets and breeding the beloved...

Curtis Preston Harris Sr.

Curtis Preston Harris Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

Curtis Preston Harris Sr., 72, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Turner Harris; father, Raymond Newton Harris. Curtis is survived by his sons, Curtis Preston Jr. and Teresa Harris, John Patrick and Elaine Harris; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Winfred and Joyce Harris; sister, Marie Howard; six...

Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Wattel

Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Wattel

Apr 16, 2019

Danielle Marie Josephine Colette Dumont Wattel, a resident of Blacksburg, VA, passed away the morning of April 16th. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Daniel Dumont and Mrs. Germaine Tyberghiene Dumont. She was born in 1930 to Zaïre and was raised in Brussels, Belgium. She moved to the United States at the age of 26. She made her...

Donald Ray Duncan

Donald Ray Duncan

Apr 16, 2019

Donald Ray Duncan, 64, of Shawsville, passed away on April 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Duncan; and his parents, Cecil and Mary Duncan. Don is survived by his son, Chris Duncan and Hope Crockett; grandchildren, Tayler and Tyler Duncan; mother-in-law, Dorothy Simmons; brother, Larry Duncan and wife Shirley; niece, Susan Duncan. Graveside services will...

Alvie Junior Altizer

Alvie Junior Altizer

Apr 14, 2019

Alvie Junior Altizer, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at VCH in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie S. and Hazel Altizer; and son, Kevin Altizer. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pattie Altizer; sister, Diana Lambert; daughter-in-law, Olivia Altizer; two grandsons, Jaden and Wesley Altizer; and his four-legged...

Bradley Wayne 'Brad' Hall

Bradley Wayne 'Brad' Hall

Apr 13, 2019

Bradley Wayne ‘Brad’ Hall, 41, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Brad loved being a truck driver and his big Volvo truck. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy Hall Morris; father, Johnny Tate; and uncle, T.J. Morris. He is survived by his sons, Xavier Walker, Jimmi Rose, Christian Stiltner, Issac Stiltner, Eli Stiltner; daughters,...

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Reves, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away at her home on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley Farmer and Mary Bibb Farmer, her sister Lois St. Clair, and her son Edward Reves. She is survived by her sisters, Martha Southern and Evelyn Simpson of Radford, her daughter Trudy Miller of Ohio,...

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Apr 10, 2019

Julia Hungate Kirkner of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10th 2019, achieving her final goal "I want to go to heaven". Julia was a devout Christian and a faithful member of Harbor of Hope Church in Christiansburg VA. She retired from Hubbell Lighting. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Keith and wife...

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Mar 31, 2019

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” —Shannon L. Alder Freddie (Fred) Andrew McKenzie, 74, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Princeton, WV departed this life onto eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. Fred was born on Monday, January 29,...

Wilbur B. Oldham

Wilbur B. Oldham

Mar 31, 2019

Wilbur B. Oldham, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Wilbur is survived by his ex-wife, Lori Parker; father and mother, Bobby and Bernice Roop; children, Dewayne Allen, Wil Oldham, Ryan Oldham, Tia Oldham, Amanda Parker, Stephanie Chitwood Marshall; grandchildren, Noah, Ariyana, and Sahara Rose, Nathanyle Oldham, Harley and Shelby Oldham; siblings, Tommy Roop, Parker Roop, Barbara...

Carl Sinclair Hood

Carl Sinclair Hood

Mar 29, 2019

Carl Sinclair Hood, age 85, died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2019, in Christiansburg, VA. Carl is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan; his son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Nikol Hood, of La Grange, GA; daughter Susanna and son-in-law Seth Chamberland of Salem, VA, and daughter Amanda Hood Bailey and son-in-law David Bailey of...

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