Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Violet Marie Witt

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...

Ruby Trump Sowers

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...

Juan Carlos Avalos Gomez

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...

Sylvia Hodge Gregory

Sylvia Hodge Gregory

Oct 23, 2018

Sylvia Hodge Gregory, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Gregory; sons, Todd Douglas Gregory and Dennis Gregory; daughter-in-law, Ellie Gregory; parents, James and Hazel Hodge; brother, Jessie Hodge; and sister, Jean Thompson. Sylvia is survived by her granddaughter, Miranda Gregory; sisters, Mary and husband Roger Dunbar,...

Roy Brumfield

Roy Brumfield

Oct 22, 2018

Roy Anderson Brumfield, 93, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Mr. Brumfield worked and retired from RAAP as a Security Guard. He was a member of the Shriners, the VFW, DAV, America Legion, Eastern Star, and he loved to travel. Mr. Brumfield was an Army Veteran serving his country proud, he served in WW II and was...

Mable Stanger

Mable Stanger

Oct 20, 2018

Mable Stanger, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Leo Stanger. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Glenn (Doris) Stanger, Jennifer (Gary) Brumfield, and David (Anita) Stanger; and her grandchildren, Josh, Tina, Shannon, Jason, Matthew, Bethany, John, and Faith. She has 14 great-grandchildren....

Janet Gillis Voss

Janet Gillis Voss

Oct 19, 2018

Janet Gillis Voss, 66, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Richmond, VA, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.

Maretha Boyd Lester

Maretha Boyd Lester

Oct 19, 2018

Maretha Boyd Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Lester and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Dollie) Lester; grandson, Michael (Elizabeth) Lester; and her great-grandson, Trent Lester "The Joy of her life"...

Tom Morris

Tom Morris

Oct 18, 2018

Tom Morris, age 69, of Pilot, VA passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Tom was born April 12, 1949 in Allegan, Michigan to Clifford and Mary Lou Morris. He was the eldest of four children, one preceding him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Infantry. Tom...

Helen Harr Amos

Helen Harr Amos

Oct 15, 2018

Helen Harr Amos, 89, of Christiansburg, passed on Monday, October 15, 2018, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Harr and Mary Ella Dishner Harr of Bristol, TN; her husband, Sparrell Duard Amos; son, Thomas Amos; her brothers, Fred, Kenneth, and Ralph; and sister, Mary Lucille Wagner. She will be greatly missed by...

Cary Gayle Martin

Cary Gayle Martin

Oct 13, 2018

Cary Gayle Martin, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Martin. Gayle is survived by his brother, Norman Martin Jr. and wife Patricia; sister, Barbara Hughes; nieces, Christy Martin Jenkins, Heather Martin McClung; and nephew, Ray Hughes and wife Tammy. The visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Mary Marie Kitts

Mary Marie Kitts

Oct 11, 2018

Mary Marie (Lane) Kitts, born November 14, 1927, passed away peacefully and entered into heaven on Monday, October 11, 2018, at the Radford Health and Rehab Center at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Henry Kitts of almost 45 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Oakley S. Lane...

Latner Wade Hooper

Latner Wade Hooper

Oct 7, 2018

Latner Wade Hooper passed away on Sunday October 7, 2018. He was a member of New Hope Church of God. Wade was a NASCAR fan and Dale Earnhardt was his favorite driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Fay Hooper and a brother, Larry Hooper. Wade is survived by his spouse, Lorie Hooper; son, best friend...

Edward Lee Lester

Edward Lee Lester

Oct 4, 2018

Edward Lee Lester, 72, of Blacksburg, formerly of Shawsville, passed away on October 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Lester; mother, Myrtle Martin Lester; grandfather, Oscar Lee Lester; grandmother, Ida Garlic Lester; as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Edward is survived by his brother, Clifton Tommy Lester (Dana); sister, Nancy L. Eden (Jim...

Kristin Atkinson

Kristin Atkinson

Oct 3, 2018

Kristin Atkinson 38, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Wednesday October 03, 2018. She is preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Henderson; paternal grandfather, Jack Atkinson, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Henry and Phyllis Garman; and cousin, Jacob Atkinson. She is survived by her father, Jack Atkinson, Jr. (Gail); mother, Kathy Robertson (David); grandmother, Betty Atkinson; daughter, Bailey Atkinson; son, Connor Johnson;...

Judith Elaine Martin

Judith Elaine Martin

Sep 29, 2018

Judith Elaine Martin 59, of Shawsville, Va. passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Ruth Havener. She is survived by her loving husband, John A. Martin; children, Tabitha Jackson (Todd), Samantha Lutz (Robert), Ruth Martin and John H. Martin; grandchildren, Timothy Jackson, Tiffany Jackson, Taylor Jackson, Jaden Lutz and Rosemary Lutz;...

Robert 'Bob' Atmar Smith III

Robert 'Bob' Atmar Smith III

Sep 28, 2018

Robert ‘Bob’ Atmar Smith III, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. He joined the Navy Reserves in 1953, active service starting in 1954. He retired after 22 years of service. He also worked at T.I. in Dallas Texas and spent 7 years at Kallmorgan in Radford, Va. He was an active member of Moose, VFW, American Legion,...

Esther E. Adkins

Esther E. Adkins

Sep 28, 2018

Esther E. Adkins January 27,1938 - September 28, 2018 Esther E. Adkins from Christiansburg, VA., went to be with the Lord with her loving daughter by her side on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on January 27, 1938, to the late Merle and Ruby Martin. She is preceded in death by son, Eugene Adkins, brothers; Bill Martin and...

Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy)

Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy)

Sep 27, 2018

Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy), 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Kyle T. and Alice Waldron Weikle. She is survived by her son, Daniel Christopher French; daughter, Marissa French Stanley and husband Chris; grandchildren, Cullen, Zane, and Ava Stanley; great-grandchild, Mya Stanley; sister, Karen Weikle...

Sheila Kaye Basham

Sheila Kaye Basham

Sep 26, 2018

Sheila Kaye Basham, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Forbes; and her brother, David Stinson. Sheila is survived by her husband, Cleon Basham; children, Jamie Rizak and husband Paul, Amanda Collins and husband Tommy, Diana Watts, Dennis Basham, Daniel Basham, Denise Montgomery and husband Kurt; grandchildren,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Violet Marie Witt

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...

Ruby Trump Sowers

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...

Juan Carlos Avalos Gomez

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...

Sylvia Hodge Gregory

Sylvia Hodge Gregory

Oct 23, 2018

Sylvia Hodge Gregory, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Gregory; sons, Todd Douglas Gregory and Dennis Gregory; daughter-in-law, Ellie Gregory; parents, James and Hazel Hodge; brother, Jessie Hodge; and sister, Jean Thompson. Sylvia is survived by her granddaughter, Miranda Gregory; sisters, Mary and husband Roger Dunbar,...

Roy Brumfield

Roy Brumfield

Oct 22, 2018

Roy Anderson Brumfield, 93, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Mr. Brumfield worked and retired from RAAP as a Security Guard. He was a member of the Shriners, the VFW, DAV, America Legion, Eastern Star, and he loved to travel. Mr. Brumfield was an Army Veteran serving his country proud, he served in WW II and was...

Mable Stanger

Mable Stanger

Oct 20, 2018

Mable Stanger, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Leo Stanger. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Glenn (Doris) Stanger, Jennifer (Gary) Brumfield, and David (Anita) Stanger; and her grandchildren, Josh, Tina, Shannon, Jason, Matthew, Bethany, John, and Faith. She has 14 great-grandchildren....

Janet Gillis Voss

Janet Gillis Voss

Oct 19, 2018

Janet Gillis Voss, 66, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Richmond, VA, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.

Maretha Boyd Lester

Maretha Boyd Lester

Oct 19, 2018

Maretha Boyd Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Lester and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Wayne (Dollie) Lester; grandson, Michael (Elizabeth) Lester; and her great-grandson, Trent Lester "The Joy of her life"...

Tom Morris

Tom Morris

Oct 18, 2018

Tom Morris, age 69, of Pilot, VA passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Tom was born April 12, 1949 in Allegan, Michigan to Clifford and Mary Lou Morris. He was the eldest of four children, one preceding him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Infantry. Tom...

Helen Harr Amos

Helen Harr Amos

Oct 15, 2018

Helen Harr Amos, 89, of Christiansburg, passed on Monday, October 15, 2018, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas Harr and Mary Ella Dishner Harr of Bristol, TN; her husband, Sparrell Duard Amos; son, Thomas Amos; her brothers, Fred, Kenneth, and Ralph; and sister, Mary Lucille Wagner. She will be greatly missed by...

Cary Gayle Martin

Cary Gayle Martin

Oct 13, 2018

Cary Gayle Martin, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Martin. Gayle is survived by his brother, Norman Martin Jr. and wife Patricia; sister, Barbara Hughes; nieces, Christy Martin Jenkins, Heather Martin McClung; and nephew, Ray Hughes and wife Tammy. The visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Mary Marie Kitts

Mary Marie Kitts

Oct 11, 2018

Mary Marie (Lane) Kitts, born November 14, 1927, passed away peacefully and entered into heaven on Monday, October 11, 2018, at the Radford Health and Rehab Center at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Henry Kitts of almost 45 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Oakley S. Lane...

Latner Wade Hooper

Latner Wade Hooper

Oct 7, 2018

Latner Wade Hooper passed away on Sunday October 7, 2018. He was a member of New Hope Church of God. Wade was a NASCAR fan and Dale Earnhardt was his favorite driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Fay Hooper and a brother, Larry Hooper. Wade is survived by his spouse, Lorie Hooper; son, best friend...

Edward Lee Lester

Edward Lee Lester

Oct 4, 2018

Edward Lee Lester, 72, of Blacksburg, formerly of Shawsville, passed away on October 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Lester; mother, Myrtle Martin Lester; grandfather, Oscar Lee Lester; grandmother, Ida Garlic Lester; as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Edward is survived by his brother, Clifton Tommy Lester (Dana); sister, Nancy L. Eden (Jim...

Kristin Atkinson

Kristin Atkinson

Oct 3, 2018

Kristin Atkinson 38, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Wednesday October 03, 2018. She is preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Henderson; paternal grandfather, Jack Atkinson, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Henry and Phyllis Garman; and cousin, Jacob Atkinson. She is survived by her father, Jack Atkinson, Jr. (Gail); mother, Kathy Robertson (David); grandmother, Betty Atkinson; daughter, Bailey Atkinson; son, Connor Johnson;...

Judith Elaine Martin

Judith Elaine Martin

Sep 29, 2018

Judith Elaine Martin 59, of Shawsville, Va. passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Ruth Havener. She is survived by her loving husband, John A. Martin; children, Tabitha Jackson (Todd), Samantha Lutz (Robert), Ruth Martin and John H. Martin; grandchildren, Timothy Jackson, Tiffany Jackson, Taylor Jackson, Jaden Lutz and Rosemary Lutz;...

Robert 'Bob' Atmar Smith III

Robert 'Bob' Atmar Smith III

Sep 28, 2018

Robert ‘Bob’ Atmar Smith III, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. He joined the Navy Reserves in 1953, active service starting in 1954. He retired after 22 years of service. He also worked at T.I. in Dallas Texas and spent 7 years at Kallmorgan in Radford, Va. He was an active member of Moose, VFW, American Legion,...

Esther E. Adkins

Esther E. Adkins

Sep 28, 2018

Esther E. Adkins January 27,1938 - September 28, 2018 Esther E. Adkins from Christiansburg, VA., went to be with the Lord with her loving daughter by her side on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on January 27, 1938, to the late Merle and Ruby Martin. She is preceded in death by son, Eugene Adkins, brothers; Bill Martin and...

Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy)

Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy)

Sep 27, 2018

Barbara Kathryn Weikle French (Kathy), 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Kyle T. and Alice Waldron Weikle. She is survived by her son, Daniel Christopher French; daughter, Marissa French Stanley and husband Chris; grandchildren, Cullen, Zane, and Ava Stanley; great-grandchild, Mya Stanley; sister, Karen Weikle...

Sheila Kaye Basham

Sheila Kaye Basham

Sep 26, 2018

Sheila Kaye Basham, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Forbes; and her brother, David Stinson. Sheila is survived by her husband, Cleon Basham; children, Jamie Rizak and husband Paul, Amanda Collins and husband Tommy, Diana Watts, Dennis Basham, Daniel Basham, Denise Montgomery and husband Kurt; grandchildren,...

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