Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Jan 13, 2019

Courtland Alexander Stewart, 45, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home in Lillington, NC. Court was born March 23, 1973. He graduated from Christiansburg (VA) High School, Radford (VA) University, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Court was intensely loyal and kind. He was known for many things – he liked interesting facts, performing magic tricks, building...

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Jan 10, 2019

Willadean Adkins Pequignot, 82 of Christiansburg, Va. Passed away at her home on Thursday January 10, 2019 after an ongoing battle with cancer since 2006. She is survived by one sister, Shirley Notter of Hilliard, Oh.; three sons, Redrick Barstal Custer (Debra), Kevin Dale Custer (Michelle) and David Wayne Custer all of Christiansburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ashley Custer, Amanda Stuart, John...

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Jan 8, 2019

Marvareen Porter Fulcher entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019, at the age of 86 years. She was born in Gilliam, West Virginia and grew up in a coal mining town where her father was a tippel manager. She graduated from Northfork High School with the class of 1949,...

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Jan 7, 2019

Delano Lee Cochran “Cookie”, 79 of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Melda Bailey Cochran; and brothers, Roger and Jerry Cochran. Lee is survived by his loving wife and friend of 30 years, Doris; son, Jeffrey Cochran and wife Joi, daughter, Susan Cochran and husband Harvey Morris; brother,...

Steve William Light

Steve William Light

Jan 5, 2019

Steve William Light, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2019. Steve was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewey Light Sr. and Beatrice Light. Steve is survived by his wife, Colleen Light; daughter, Brooke Light; brothers, Dewey Light Jr. and Michael (Karen) Light; sisters, Rose (Jim) Stone, Judy Lafon, Connie Vanhoozier; and by his uncle, David...

Christine Mills Dudley

Christine Mills Dudley

Jan 4, 2019

Christine Mills Dudley, 84, of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Henry and Dana Shepherd Mills; and husband, Bernard Walter Dudley. She is survived by her children, David Dudley and wife Vicky, James Dudley and wife Donna, Sylvia Reed and husband Wendell, Brenda Bevins and husband...

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Jan 1, 2019

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Left to cherish her memory are son, Larry Renfroe and his wife Drema; grandson, Philip Renfroe and wife Amanda and great-grandson, Wade; granddaughter, Laura Renfroe and great-grandson, Ethan; step-grandsons, Duane, Joseph (Jeni), Aaron (Alicia); as well as 12 step-great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held...

Freda Louise Curtis

Freda Louise Curtis

Dec 31, 2018

Freda Louise Curtis 82, of Cape Coral Fl., formerly of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Monday December 31, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Robert ‘Bob’ Long and Mae Sledd Long. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Curtis; brothers, Robert Long, James Long and Phillip ‘Bubby’ Long; sister, Ruth Gravely; special niece, Audrey ‘Sissy’...

Robert Job III

Robert Job III

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Job III, (82) of Christiansburg VA passed away from this earth on December 29, 2018 joining the Lord and all of his loved ones that have passed before him. Bob was born April 22, 1936, in Charleston, WV to his late parents Robert Job Jr., and Blanche Irma Miner Job. He was preceded by his daughter Katherine Elizabeth Job,...

Alton Frank Correll

Alton Frank Correll

Dec 28, 2018

Alton Frank Correll, 85, of Blacksburg, (formerly Concord NC) went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 28, 2018. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the trucking industry after over 45 years of service. He was awarded many safety and service awards. His love for trucking led him to become an avid collector...

Michael Avery Gallimore

Michael Avery Gallimore

Dec 27, 2018

MICHAEL AVERY GALLIMORE, 62, of Christiansburg was born January 4, 1956 and passed away December 27, 2018. He attended Prices Fork United Methodist Church and played trumpet at Blacksburg High School. He was an avid Virginia Tech Hokie and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed playing table tennis at Squires at Virginia Tech. Michael was preceded in death by his parents,...

Anne Helmi Belew

Anne Helmi Belew

Dec 24, 2018

ANNE HELMI BELEW, 60, of Newport passed away December 24, 2018 at her home with her family. She worked at Inside Imaging in Roanoke. Anne was a member of Fieldstone United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Heino Martinson. Anne is survived by her husband, Andy Belew; sons, Tim Belew & wife, Lori, Greg Belew, and...

Charlie Wayne Miles

Charlie Wayne Miles

Dec 23, 2018

CHARLIE WAYNE MILES, 78, of Christiansburg passed away December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Edith Miles; brothers, Clarence Jr., Wilfred & Robert Miles; sisters, Mary Alice Moore and Louise Price; and nephews, Bobby, Alan & Curtis Miles. Charlie is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Cheryl Tilley, Debbie Emero, Randy Miles, Phyllis...

Nguyet Ha

Nguyet Ha

Dec 22, 2018

Nguyet Ha, of Christiansburg, born December 31, 1932, passed away on December 22, 2018. She is survived by her children, Tuyet Lucero (daughter), Rene Lucero (husband), Robert, Arnold, Eleanor, Delia; Tin Le (son), Phuoc Le (former wife), Peter, Pauline; Trung Le (son), Lan Doan (wife), Thanh, Triet, Thien, Thuy; Tho Le (son), Tacey, Thang, Taylor, Thinh; Thuy Le (daughter); Jena...

Coy R Slate

Coy R Slate

Dec 22, 2018

Coy Rudolph Slate, 82, of Dublin Va. passed away Saturday, December 22 2018 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. He was a member of New Dublin Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were playing music and building furniture for family and friends. Coy is survived by his wife, Lydia Jane Slate; daughter, Wendy Slate Steiss and husband, Darren; Son, Patrick Slate and wife,...

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Dec 20, 2018

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2018, at the age of 94. She passed peacefully, from the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Montie Jackson Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years,...

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Dec 20, 2018

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart, of Christiansburg, VA, died Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born in 1944 to Douglas and Veta Gorman. Douglas was from Indiana and Veta was from North Carolina, and Diana Carol was named for their home states. Diana grew up in Southern Pines, NC, raised by her mother and grandmother. Her father was killed in action...

Linda Moran

Linda Moran

Dec 18, 2018

Linda Moran, 72, of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2018. Linda worked as a legal secretary for over 30 years and was very devoted to her family, friends, and to her Lord. Linda attended Trinity Community Church for 49 years where she served faithfully in many roles. She is survived by her loving...

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Dec 16, 2018

Hines, Carolyn Altizer, 74, of Snowville, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Archie M. Altizer and Nobie Phillips Altizer; and step-daughter, Sheryl Hines Duncan; step-daughter-in-law, Carolyn Newman Hines. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband and caregiver, Gray Hines; son, Thomas Weeks (David Whitaker); daughter, Amy Hines Horne (Brian),...

Richard Wayne Carter

Richard Wayne Carter

Dec 15, 2018

RICHARD WAYNE CARTER ‘BUDDY’, 68, of Hiwassee passed on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis & Violet Carter. Buddy is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Carter; sons, Alan Carter & wife, Tracey, and Danny Carter; grandchildren, Hunter, Tanner, Jacob and Hannah Carter; sisters, Beverly Stafford and Debbie Griffin; many nieces and nephews;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Jan 13, 2019

Courtland Alexander Stewart, 45, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home in Lillington, NC. Court was born March 23, 1973. He graduated from Christiansburg (VA) High School, Radford (VA) University, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Court was intensely loyal and kind. He was known for many things – he liked interesting facts, performing magic tricks, building...

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Jan 10, 2019

Willadean Adkins Pequignot, 82 of Christiansburg, Va. Passed away at her home on Thursday January 10, 2019 after an ongoing battle with cancer since 2006. She is survived by one sister, Shirley Notter of Hilliard, Oh.; three sons, Redrick Barstal Custer (Debra), Kevin Dale Custer (Michelle) and David Wayne Custer all of Christiansburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ashley Custer, Amanda Stuart, John...

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Jan 8, 2019

Marvareen Porter Fulcher entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019, at the age of 86 years. She was born in Gilliam, West Virginia and grew up in a coal mining town where her father was a tippel manager. She graduated from Northfork High School with the class of 1949,...

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Jan 7, 2019

Delano Lee Cochran “Cookie”, 79 of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Melda Bailey Cochran; and brothers, Roger and Jerry Cochran. Lee is survived by his loving wife and friend of 30 years, Doris; son, Jeffrey Cochran and wife Joi, daughter, Susan Cochran and husband Harvey Morris; brother,...

Steve William Light

Steve William Light

Jan 5, 2019

Steve William Light, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2019. Steve was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewey Light Sr. and Beatrice Light. Steve is survived by his wife, Colleen Light; daughter, Brooke Light; brothers, Dewey Light Jr. and Michael (Karen) Light; sisters, Rose (Jim) Stone, Judy Lafon, Connie Vanhoozier; and by his uncle, David...

Christine Mills Dudley

Christine Mills Dudley

Jan 4, 2019

Christine Mills Dudley, 84, of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Henry and Dana Shepherd Mills; and husband, Bernard Walter Dudley. She is survived by her children, David Dudley and wife Vicky, James Dudley and wife Donna, Sylvia Reed and husband Wendell, Brenda Bevins and husband...

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Jan 1, 2019

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Left to cherish her memory are son, Larry Renfroe and his wife Drema; grandson, Philip Renfroe and wife Amanda and great-grandson, Wade; granddaughter, Laura Renfroe and great-grandson, Ethan; step-grandsons, Duane, Joseph (Jeni), Aaron (Alicia); as well as 12 step-great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held...

Freda Louise Curtis

Freda Louise Curtis

Dec 31, 2018

Freda Louise Curtis 82, of Cape Coral Fl., formerly of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Monday December 31, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Robert ‘Bob’ Long and Mae Sledd Long. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Curtis; brothers, Robert Long, James Long and Phillip ‘Bubby’ Long; sister, Ruth Gravely; special niece, Audrey ‘Sissy’...

Robert Job III

Robert Job III

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Job III, (82) of Christiansburg VA passed away from this earth on December 29, 2018 joining the Lord and all of his loved ones that have passed before him. Bob was born April 22, 1936, in Charleston, WV to his late parents Robert Job Jr., and Blanche Irma Miner Job. He was preceded by his daughter Katherine Elizabeth Job,...

Alton Frank Correll

Alton Frank Correll

Dec 28, 2018

Alton Frank Correll, 85, of Blacksburg, (formerly Concord NC) went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 28, 2018. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the trucking industry after over 45 years of service. He was awarded many safety and service awards. His love for trucking led him to become an avid collector...

Michael Avery Gallimore

Michael Avery Gallimore

Dec 27, 2018

MICHAEL AVERY GALLIMORE, 62, of Christiansburg was born January 4, 1956 and passed away December 27, 2018. He attended Prices Fork United Methodist Church and played trumpet at Blacksburg High School. He was an avid Virginia Tech Hokie and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed playing table tennis at Squires at Virginia Tech. Michael was preceded in death by his parents,...

Anne Helmi Belew

Anne Helmi Belew

Dec 24, 2018

ANNE HELMI BELEW, 60, of Newport passed away December 24, 2018 at her home with her family. She worked at Inside Imaging in Roanoke. Anne was a member of Fieldstone United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Heino Martinson. Anne is survived by her husband, Andy Belew; sons, Tim Belew & wife, Lori, Greg Belew, and...

Charlie Wayne Miles

Charlie Wayne Miles

Dec 23, 2018

CHARLIE WAYNE MILES, 78, of Christiansburg passed away December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Edith Miles; brothers, Clarence Jr., Wilfred & Robert Miles; sisters, Mary Alice Moore and Louise Price; and nephews, Bobby, Alan & Curtis Miles. Charlie is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Cheryl Tilley, Debbie Emero, Randy Miles, Phyllis...

Nguyet Ha

Nguyet Ha

Dec 22, 2018

Nguyet Ha, of Christiansburg, born December 31, 1932, passed away on December 22, 2018. She is survived by her children, Tuyet Lucero (daughter), Rene Lucero (husband), Robert, Arnold, Eleanor, Delia; Tin Le (son), Phuoc Le (former wife), Peter, Pauline; Trung Le (son), Lan Doan (wife), Thanh, Triet, Thien, Thuy; Tho Le (son), Tacey, Thang, Taylor, Thinh; Thuy Le (daughter); Jena...

Coy R Slate

Coy R Slate

Dec 22, 2018

Coy Rudolph Slate, 82, of Dublin Va. passed away Saturday, December 22 2018 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. He was a member of New Dublin Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were playing music and building furniture for family and friends. Coy is survived by his wife, Lydia Jane Slate; daughter, Wendy Slate Steiss and husband, Darren; Son, Patrick Slate and wife,...

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Dec 20, 2018

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2018, at the age of 94. She passed peacefully, from the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Montie Jackson Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years,...

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Dec 20, 2018

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart, of Christiansburg, VA, died Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born in 1944 to Douglas and Veta Gorman. Douglas was from Indiana and Veta was from North Carolina, and Diana Carol was named for their home states. Diana grew up in Southern Pines, NC, raised by her mother and grandmother. Her father was killed in action...

Linda Moran

Linda Moran

Dec 18, 2018

Linda Moran, 72, of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2018. Linda worked as a legal secretary for over 30 years and was very devoted to her family, friends, and to her Lord. Linda attended Trinity Community Church for 49 years where she served faithfully in many roles. She is survived by her loving...

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Dec 16, 2018

Hines, Carolyn Altizer, 74, of Snowville, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Archie M. Altizer and Nobie Phillips Altizer; and step-daughter, Sheryl Hines Duncan; step-daughter-in-law, Carolyn Newman Hines. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband and caregiver, Gray Hines; son, Thomas Weeks (David Whitaker); daughter, Amy Hines Horne (Brian),...

Richard Wayne Carter

Richard Wayne Carter

Dec 15, 2018

RICHARD WAYNE CARTER ‘BUDDY’, 68, of Hiwassee passed on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis & Violet Carter. Buddy is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Carter; sons, Alan Carter & wife, Tracey, and Danny Carter; grandchildren, Hunter, Tanner, Jacob and Hannah Carter; sisters, Beverly Stafford and Debbie Griffin; many nieces and nephews;...