Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

John Bryan Hodges

Nov 27, 2018

JOHN BRYAN HODGES John Bryan (Jack) Hodges May 9, 1952 – November 27, 2018. Born in Washington D.C., grew up in Oxon Hill, MD and moved to Blacksburg, VA to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he studied economics, electrical engineering and philosophy. After graduation he lived in Denver, CO for about 7 years and then returned to Blacksburg where he...

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Juanita Wheeling Dowdy

Nov 22, 2018

Juanita Wheeling Dowdy, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Dowdy; daughter, Donna Kay Chaffin; sisters, Phyllis Bowles, Kathy Nester, and Loretta Furrow. Juanita is survived by her grandchildren, Charles Jason Cromer, Tanya Cromer; great-grandchildren, Madison, Landon, Quinton; sisters, Margaret, Marcella, Levon, Dorothy; nieces, Tonya, Tammy, Sharon; nephews,...

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Mary Edna Bower

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Edna Bower, 97, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marvin Bower; parents, Alsibury and Laura Bell Holbrook Underwood; sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn W. Curtis, & husband, Lonnie, Vesta Underwood; brothers & sisters-in-law, Henry Underwood & wife, Marie, Noah Underwood & wife Edna, Ermon Underwood & wife, Bertha...

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Melanie Lynn Creasey

Nov 19, 2018

Melanie Lynn “Thomas” Creasey, 45, was born to Fred & Barbara Thomas on May 6, 1973 in Pulaski, VA. She fell asleep in death on Monday, November 19, 2018. Melanie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Darrell (Roanoke, Va). Her maternal grandmother: Marie Forscutt (Jonesville, Nc). Her parents: Fred & Barbara (Floyd, Va). Siblings: Diana (Kris) Basham and...

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Clarence Clayton Rice

Nov 19, 2018

Clarence Clayton Rice, 88, of Christiansburg, passed from this life to his much anticipated Heavenly home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Clarence was born on February 3, 1930 to the late John Harrison and Mable Gibson Rice. Clarence was a respected local builder and stayed active whether he was building furniture for family and friends, working in the garden, or...

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Frank Wesley Lawrence

Nov 16, 2018

Frank Wesley Lawrence passed away on November 16, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Lawrence and parents, Allen and Reba Lawrence. Frank is survived by his daughters, Sam Leftwich & husband, Neal and Frankie Harrison & husband, Red; grandchildren...

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Hazel Jane Lovern Roop

Nov 16, 2018

Hazel Jane Lovern Roop passed away on November 16, 2018, at Highland Ridge Rehab Center. She was born in Cambria, Virginia, Montgomery County, on January 9, 1927, and was the daughter of Daniel Lloyd and Snowy Akers Lovern. Mrs. Roop loved her family and friends and enjoyed visiting with them. She also was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking and...

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Kenneth A. Basham

Nov 15, 2018

Kenneth A. Basham, 51, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph N. Basham. Kenny was a member of Grace Life Baptist Church serving as greeter. He is survived by his mother, Betty Robertson Basham; siblings: Judy B. Bush and husband Jeffrey, David G. Basham, and Kathy L. Basham;...

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Pansy Evangeline Mills McCoy

Nov 13, 2018

Pansy Evangeline Mills McCoy, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ward W. and Bertha T. Mills; sisters, Gladys, Sudie; brother, Marvin; grandsons, Marc Ryan McCoy, Garrett Adam McCoy; as well as grandson-in-law, Justin Smith. Pansy is survived by her children, Rusty and Tracy McCoy, Vivian and Ken Charpia, Greg and...

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Richard Lee Cox

Nov 12, 2018

Richard Lee Cox, 66, of Christiansburg, formerly of Dunbar, WV passed away from a sudden illness on Monday, November 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Loren E. Cox. Richard is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Victoria D Cox; mother and father, Louise Harris (Paul W.); daughter, Myra D Lilly (Robert); grandchildren,...

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Thelma Pauline Dickerson Haley

Nov 11, 2018

Thelma Pauline Dickerson Haley, 92 of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Thelma was born September 12, 1926 in Floyd Co., VA to McKinley and India Belle Dickerson. She especially loved her family and all her pets. She was an avid gardener and loved flowers of all kinds. She was preceded in death...

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Denver L. Stewart

Nov 10, 2018

Denver L. Stewart, born February 12, 1928, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He retired from the Army in 1966 with 20 years of service, and served in the Korean War. Denver then retired from the Montgomery County Sheriffs Department with 20 years of service as an investigator. Several years after...

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Tammy Epperly Keith

Nov 9, 2018

Tammy Epperly Keith, 45 of Willis, Va.. passes away on Friday, November 9, 2018. After a long fought battle is over for the most courageous woman most of us will ever meet, Tammy Epperly Keith will now rejoice with her Savior while she awaits her loved ones to join her. Tammy is preceded in death by her loving father, Garland...

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Kenneth Ray Page

Nov 8, 2018

Kenneth Ray Page, 63 of Christiansburg, passed away on November 8, 2018. He was born March 26, 1955 in Montgomery County to the late John Marvin and Mildred Havens Page. He was also preceded in death by sisters Mary Elizabeth Carr, Brenda Faye Price, Patricia Ann Eversole, and brother Raymond Earl Page. He is survived by Nancy Phillips Page loving...

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Maynis 'MItch' Howlett

Nov 4, 2018

Maynis (Mitch) Howlett, 93, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this life on November 4, 2018. She was the daughter of Ezra and Sadie Reed Mitchell of Alum Ridge, VA. Mitch was the youngest child of the family of six and the last to join her family in heaven. She leaves her son, John and his wife, Barbara, of The Villages, FL....

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Carson Duran Street

Oct 31, 2018

Carson Duran Street, born Tuesday, July 10, 2018, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Anna and Tyler Street. There will be a Visitation Monday, November 5, 2018 from 1-2:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. The Memorial Service will take place Monday, November 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Horne...

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Richard Lee Bailey Sr.

Oct 29, 2018

Richard Lee Bailey Sr., 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennie and Bessie Bailey; brother, Eugene Bailey; and sister, Diana Shepherd. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carol Bailey; son, Richard Lee Bailey II and wife Callie; daughter, Elaine Bailey Gall and husband Dean;...

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Violet Marie Witt

Oct 28, 2018

Violet ‘Marie’ Witt, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 28, 2018. She is survived by her daughters, Rosemary Bourne (J.R.) and Genie Proffitt; grandsons, Michael and Jason; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters, Irene and Mary. There will be a visitation on Friday, November 2, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Horne Funeral Home, with the Funeral Services to...

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Ruby Trump Sowers

Oct 25, 2018

Ruby Trump Sowers, 80, of Pilot, VA, went into her Saviors arms surrounded by her loving family after losing her battle with Alzheimer’s on October 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Freeman Trump; her mother, Ethel Trump, both of Pilot, VA; and her son, Joey Sowers, of Alexandria, VA. Ruby is survived by her husband of...

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Juan Carlos Avalos Gomez

Oct 24, 2018

JUAN CARLOS AVALOS GOMEZ, 18, of Christiansburg passed away October 24, 2018. He worked at his family’s restaurant, El Bronco. Carlos was an active member with Riner Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Avalos Gomez. Carlos is survived by his father and mother, Juan Avalos and Bertha Gomez; sisters, Maria Avalos, Bertha Avalos and Lupita...

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