Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Bertie Stewart Myers Lawson

Apr 18, 2024

Bertie Stewart Myers Lawson, 91 passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Marlow, Oklahoma. Bertie was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on May 24, 1932. Due to failing health, she decided in September 2022, to live with her son, Kevin Lawson and his wife, Diana in Oklahoma.She held numerous occupations in her lifetime from hairdresser, CNA, restaurant owner and...

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Dorothy Louise Garnand Sautia

Apr 14, 2024

Dorothy Louise Garnand Sautia of Newport News, VA (formerly of Christiansburg, VA) passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024. Dottie grew up in Christiansburg and attended Radford University where she obtained her B.S. in Social Work. She worked for Montgomery County Department of Social Services for several years and then transferred to Newport News Human Services where she finished out...

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Brandon 'Bubba' Williston

Apr 11, 2024

Brandon Lee “Bubba” Williston, a devoted husband, father and son passed away tragically on April 11, 2024. Known for his kind heart and unwavering dedication to his family, Bubba leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion.Bubba was a beacon of love and support for his family, always putting them first. He found joy in the simple moments of life,...

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Christopher 'Chris' Lee Kingrea

Apr 9, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Lee Kingrea, 42 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away April 9, 2024.He was born on December 29, 1981 to Danny and Terry Kingrea.He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Kingrea; and his paternal grandparents,James Kingrea and Annie Bell Chewning.Left to cherish his memory are his children, Destiny and Tyler Kingrea, mother, TerryKingrea, sister, Candace Gillenwater (Matthew); maternal...

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Lillian Carol Conner

Apr 8, 2024

Lillian Carol Conner was born September 15, 1946, to the late Wilford Archieand Lake Evelyn Willis on Goose Creek in Check VA, Floyd County. She marriedJames Earl Conner, Jr. Feb 3, 1973. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in2023. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Conner-Morgan and son-in-lawAnthony Morgan; grandsons, Brock Collins (Rebecca), and Ryan Collins(Brittany); great grandchildren, Grayson, Hayden, Mackenzie,...

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Roger Lee Dull

Apr 6, 2024

Roger Lee Dull, 68, passed away on April 6, 2024 at his home in Shawsville surrounded by his family. He was born on October 5, 1955 to the late Richard Dull and Sarah Lee Dull.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Dull; daughter, Crystal Dull; siblings, Roger Dull, Rebecca Trimbler, Larry Snead and Buck Campbell.

He is survived by...

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Randall Meade

Apr 5, 2024

Randall Dwight Meade, 70, of Christiansburg passed away April 5, 2024. Randall was well-known as an accomplished actor and musician. He got his start in the music business by booking gigs for his band while attending Christiansburg High School—when he wasn’t busy acting in school plays, playing football, and serving as Senior Class President. Randall was a learned man, having...

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Mary Magdalene Lovern

Apr 4, 2024

Mary Magdalene Lovern, 89, of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1934 to the late Clara Hale and Herman Hale.

Beside her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Lovern; daughter, Teresa Harris; son, Wayne Lovern; brother, Euel Lee Hale, Sr.; sister-in-law, Selma Hale.

She is survived by her son,...

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George 'Bo' Cameron Newcomb, Jr.

Apr 1, 2024

George Cameron Newcomb Jr, 78, of Christiansburg passed away April 1, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Newcomb; parents, George Newcomb Sr. & Ever Mae Newcomb; sisters, Kitty Newcomb, Emma Lee Nunnally, Marguerete Jackson, and Mae Holder.

George is survived by his children, Jonathan and Jonni Newcomb; Jennifer and Ron Meinecke; and Kevin Newcomb; grandchildren, Megan, Micah, Landyn,...

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Linda Altizer McCoy

Apr 1, 2024

Linda “Faye” Altizer McCoy, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1943 in Christiansburg, VA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edna Sowers Altizer and Ellis Altizer; sister, Edith Altizer Cole; infant daughter, Tabatha Gardner; son, Richard Gardner and her precious husbands Paul Gardner and Bryce...

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Shari Marie DeCosta

Mar 31, 2024

Shari Marie DeCosta, 60 of Christiansburg, passed away March 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael DeCosta; and parents, Elsie and Kelly Calvin Cox.

Shari is survived by her daughter, Michelle Light (Kenny); grandchildren, Camden Mielnicki, McKinley Light, Brienne Light; siblings, Calvin Cox (Susan), Joel Cox (Terrie), Marlon Cox (Tammy), Barbara Minnick (Robbie), Marlene Smith (Chris); as...

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Janet Lee Giovanetti

Mar 29, 2024

Janet Lee Giovanetti, 67 of Christiansburg, passed away March 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Anthony Giovanetti, Jr.; parents, Fritz and Natalie Taubel; and sister, Carol Evans.Janet is survived by her sons, Ralph Anthony Giovanetti, III (Angie Petersheim), Dominic Albert Giovanetti (Ashley); daughter, Jacqualine Marie Brizendine (Joey); grandsons, Julian, Arie, Ralph Giovanetti; granddaughters, Peper, Zoey,...

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Joyce Ann Phillips

Mar 29, 2024

Joyce Ann Phillips, 72, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2024 surrounded by the one thing she lives for, her daughter and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Pearl Shaver and sisters, Barbara Bullion and Carolyn Moore. She is survived by her daughters, Missy Mannon and Diane Dalton;...

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Mary Jeanette Creed

Mar 29, 2024

Mary Jeanette Creed of Pilot VA. went to her eternal home on March 29, 2024 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by mother Beulah Mae E. Hungate, father Thomas Turner, father Gold Hungate and husband of 65 years Clyde Creed.

Left to cherish her memory is her son David N. Creed, daughter-in-law Susan F. Creed, grandson Michael...

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Ian Kinchen Lee Harris

Mar 26, 2024

Ian Kinchen Lee Harris of Blacksburg VA. passed away on March 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his brother Ben Collins. Loved ones left to cherish his memory are his mother Marcia Harris, father John Ghra, sister Fiona Harris, and step-mother Paige Ghra.

His 32 years of life were filled with his love of music and it showed through...

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Pamela J. McNeil

Mar 25, 2024

Pamela J. McNeil of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on March 25, 2024 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin, VA, after a long battle with diabetes. Pam was preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert and Irene Yow; her biological parents, Larry Yow and Linda Stroud; and her sister, Sherry Yow Howk.

Left to cherish her memory are her...

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Bessie Likens Taylor

Mar 25, 2024

Bessie Likens Taylor, 87 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2024. She was surrounded by her family. She is survived by her three sons, Carlos Taylor (Jean), Donald Taylor (Teresa), Jimmy Taylor (Monica); grandchildren, Zachary, Christopher, Aaron, Amy (Ronnie), Jordan, Hannah (Shawn), Stephanie; and great-grandchildren, Alaina, Jesse, Evelyn Otillie, and Finnian.

Bessie enjoyed the simple...

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Robert Wayne Webster

Mar 24, 2024

Robert Wayne Webster, 82, of Salem, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born in Montgomery Co. on May 15, 1941 to the late John Thrash and Ida Mae Vaden Webster. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Wells Webster and his brother, David Webster.

Wayne is survived by his sister-in-law, Susan (Gary) Harris; nephews,...

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Roger Lee Jessie

Mar 22, 2024

Roger Lee Jessie, of Pilot Va, passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 78.

He was born on July 13, 1945 to the late Jeanette Lane and William Jessie.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his stepmother, Pearl Jessie; sister, Sandra Blankenship; brother, Michael Jessie; numerous aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his soulmate and loving...

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Janice Marie Adams

Mar 22, 2024

Janice Marie Adams, 66, of Christiansburg VA stepped into her eternal home on March 22, 2024. Janice is preceded in death by her mother Nancy Hagerman, Grandmother Georgia Hale, Grandfather William Hale and Grandson Axel Ouellette. She was a loving wife to Joseph Adams for 36 years and loving mother to Angela Bradbury, Jennifer Steinbrecher (Kyle) and Samantha Baron (Cameron)....

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