Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Doris Ann Chafin Oliver

Mar 26, 2018

Doris Ann Chafin Oliver, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Oliver; son, Donald ‘Lee’ Oliver; mother, Anna E. Dillon Chafin; father, Talfred N. Chafin; brother, Talfred N. ‘Jack’ Chafin, Jr. Doris is survived by her son, Bruce A. Oliver; daughter, Desiree O. Beamer and fiancé Bruce...

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Ronald Jay Barker

Mar 25, 2018

Ronald J. Barker, 51, of Christiansburg passed away March 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton Ernest Barker and niece, Laura Elizabeth Barker. Ronald is survived by his sons, Matthew Barker, and special friend Amber & Travis Barker; mother, Vera Darlene Barker Francisco; step-father David Lee Francisco, Sr. 'Pop'; mother of his children, Shanan Sweeney; sister,...

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William Edward Gordon

Mar 24, 2018

William Edward Gordon, 66, a USAF veteran from Christiansburg, VA, departed this life on March 24, 2018 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem, VA. He was born on February 11, 1952. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Sutphin Radford; father, Kyle Gordon; and his step-father, Eldred 'Shade' Radford. He is survived by his wife of 44 years,...

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LTC. David W. Jones

Mar 20, 2018

LTC JONES, David William (USA RET) Lt. Colonel David W. Jones, U.S. Army (Retired), (89 y.o.) of Charlottesville, VA died March 20 at home from pancreatic cancer. He was born in Coaldale WV, on November 18, 1928, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife (Elizabeth Cromer Jones) and...

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Frances Marie Morris Teel

Mar 18, 2018

Frances Marie Morris Teel, 91, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Williamson, WV on October 4, 1926 to the late Frank and Hester Morris. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, W. Ward Teel; daughter, Gayle Marie; three...

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James 'Jim/Jimmy' Wendell Lambert

Mar 17, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of James (Jim/Jimmy) Wendell Lambert announces his passing after a brief illness on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the age of 63 years. Jimmy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 ½ years, Angela; and their children, Heather (Abraham), Jason (Sarah), and Holly (John Shrader, boyfriend of 7 years). Jimmy...

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Virginia 'Lee' H. Radford

Mar 16, 2018

** PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER ** Virginia ‘Lee’ H. Radford 04-10-1951 to 03-16-2018. Virginia, of Christiansburg passed away on Friday March 16, 2018 at Christiansburg hospital due to natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Verstle Hinkley; siblings, Dorothy Jane Hinkley, Thomas Jr., Linda Louise Farmer and Henry Lee; and granddaughter, Jessie...

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Heidi Roberts Altizer Willis

Mar 16, 2018

Heidi Roberts Altizer Willis, 68, of Glen Allen, formerly of Marion and Christiansburg died Friday, March 16, 2018. She is survived by her husband, William R. Willis; four sons, Charles E. Altizer, II, Laurence F. Altizer (Eileen), Stephen E. Altizer (Heather) James H. Altizer (Sheeraja); step-children, John Willis (Charlotte), Prissy Kibler (Mike), Clint Willis (Ashley) and Robert Willis (Amanda); three...

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Robert Lee Swain

Mar 14, 2018

Robert L. Swain, 90, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline C. Swain; parents, Cuba and Lottie M. Swain; brother, James Swain; and sisters, Virginia Mooney and Louise Wright. Bob is survived by his son, Robert L. ‘Bobby’ Swain Jr. and wife Pat; daughter,...

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Cassandra Smith Clark

Mar 11, 2018

Cassandra Smith Clark, 39, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Smith. Cassy is survived by her husband, William Allan Clark; her four children, Andrea, Faith, Liam, and Eland; her mom, Annette Gallimore; sister, Melissa Breeden; brother, Dustin...

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Rachel Doris Cook

Mar 8, 2018

In loving memory of Rachel Doris Cook, 63, of Radford VA went to be with the Lord in her daughters arms after her brief struggle with cancer on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Doris had a heart a gold and loved her children and granddaughters with all of it. Doris did not just have 2 children she had lots. She always...

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Carole Harvey Bratton

Mar 7, 2018

Carole Harvey Bratton, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Stefanak Harvey and Frank Harvey. Carole is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Bratton; step-daughter, Dawn Wimmer; two step-grandsons, Ethan and Zach Wimmer. Carole had such a big heart for all cats and dogs - her...

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Byson Reuben Ray Hall

Mar 6, 2018

Byson Reuben Ray Hall, 12/13/2017 - 03/06/2018 He is survived by his brother and sister, John Price and Rivar Pratt; parents, Brian Hall and Jessica Pratt; grandmother, Debra Williams; aunts, Lyric Williams and Barbie Matthews; uncle and aunt, Brad Hall and Jennifer Stiltner; grandfather, Richard Pratt; God grandfather, Tony Weddle. Multiple cousins, friends and other family. Services will be held...

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Loise Conner Card

Mar 5, 2018

A graveside service will be held on June 8 at 10:30 am at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, VA for Louise Conner Card who died on March 5th, in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 95. She was a business teacher for many years at Shawsville High School. She is survived by one son, W. Maurice Conner (Maury) and his wife Cheryl...

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Beverly Lee Hunter

Mar 4, 2018

Beverly Lee Hunter, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, with his family by his side. Beverly was born on March 26, 1927, to the late Murry and Erma Hunter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin ‘Socks’ Hunter. Beverly is survived by his wife of 68 years, Edith;...

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Betty Lou Young Musselman

Mar 1, 2018

Betty Lou Young Musselman, 81, of Christiansburg VA, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Musselman, father Homer Young, mother Louise Young, and brother Junior Young. She is survived by her son Darrell Musselman and wife Missy; grandchildren, Lexie Musselman Weaver and husband David and Jordan Musselman; great-grandchild, Laurelei Weaver; sister,...

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Bobby Lee Edward Winkle

Feb 28, 2018

Bobby Lee Edward Winkle, 53, of Riner VA, born on January 15, 1965 passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Winkle. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Winkle; brother, Terry Winkle (Brenda); mother of his children, Tammy Winkle; his children, Justin Winkle (Shaina Hylton), and Heather (Jeramie) Potter; his babies,...

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Trinda Lee Redmond

Feb 27, 2018

Trinda Lee Redmond, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Redmond, her mother, Janet Melhorn; and her father, Carl Melhorn. Trinda is survived by her son, Michael Roger Heikes and wife Carrie Heikes; daughter, Melissa Sue Kunakorn; grandchildren, Tyler Michael Heikes, Mei Lin Kunakorn, Mikial Christian Redmond; sister,...

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Wilma Bishop

Feb 26, 2018

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILMA J. BISHOP Wilma J. Bishop, 55, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018. Wilma had a heart of gold and loved her sons, grandsons, soon-to-be granddaughter and family very much. She was preceded in death by her father, Landon Bishop that she loved with all her heart. She...

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Pauline James Board

Feb 24, 2018

On February 24, 2018, Pauline Johnson James Board, with her daughters at her side, left this earth at the age of 94 years and 10 months and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Addie Johnson, her first husband Charles E. James, a son Linwood James and...

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