Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Clara Lee Cruz

Clara Lee Cruz

Feb 23, 2018

Clara Lee Cruz, 77, of Christiansburg passed away on February 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Nova Jennelle; 1st husband, Johnny Browning, and son, Garie Browning. She is survived by her husband, Jose G.F. Cruz; son, Barry Browning; cousins, Terry Jennelle and Debbie Jennelle; brother-in-law, Louis Cruz, and sister-in-law, Gloria Cervantes. The family will...

Rhoda Lau

Rhoda Lau

Feb 21, 2018

Rhoda Lau, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Carolyn Folger

Carolyn Folger

Feb 20, 2018

Carolyn Folger, 78, of Christiansburg, joined her husband James in Heaven on February 20, 2018. My mother died of a broken heart when the love of her life went to meet Jesus in January 2017. Mom and Dad grew up in Chicago as children. They married at the age of 18 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August 2016....

Brenda Kane Ross

Brenda Kane Ross

Feb 16, 2018

Brenda Kane Ross, 76, of Christiansburg passed away, Friday, February 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Luella Kane and her father, Ray Kane. She is survived by her husband, Omar Garland Ross of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law Lynn Ross Straub and Charles Straub III of Christiansburg; sister, Shelia K. Ashwell; brothers, R.B Kane, Sterling Kane, and...

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Feb 12, 2018

Dorma Lee Shaffner, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is survived by her children, Kim Shaffner, Mike Shaffner (Rhonda), Jeff Shaffner; sister, Vickie Hanks (Mike); sister-in-law, Sharon Moxley (Keith); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Dublin United Methodist Church, with...

Billy Roger Justice

Billy Roger Justice

Feb 11, 2018

Billy Roger Justice, 58, of Pilot, VA passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, after battling a brief and sudden illness. He was born in Grundy, VA on May 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Genevieve Justice; and his daughter, April Dawn Justice. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debbie; his daughter,...

Michael Hawley

Michael Hawley

Feb 10, 2018

Michael Bruce Hawley, 62, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Troy M. Hawley. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Boothe; brother, Dale Hawley; half-brother, P.J. Adkins; and half-sister, Tracy Keith. Per the family's wishes, all services are private.

Walter Gray Woolwine

Walter Gray Woolwine

Feb 10, 2018

Walter Gray Woolwine, 89, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord peacefully in his home Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was retired after many years with Federal Mogul and served his Country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the beloved son of the late Trigg and Alma W. Woolwine. Along with...

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Feb 7, 2018

Cathern Jane Hatcher, 62, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Hatcher Sr.; and parents, James and Hazel Lovern Bond; and brother, Tommy Bond. Cathern is survived by her son, Jerry Hatcher Jr. and wife Nichole; daughter, Crystal Stump; grandchildren, Michael and wife Kellsie, Katlin, Samantha; brother, Jerry...

George 'June' Williams Jr.

George 'June' Williams Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

George Williams (June) Jr., 95, of Shawsville, entered his heavenly home on February 6, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Naomi Williams; his beloved wife of 65 years, Ida Lou Compton Williams; sister, Margie Hurst; brothers, Bill, Joe, Clarence (Punk), and Roy Williams. June is survived by his children, Carol...

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

Feb 6, 2018

James Edward Atkinson, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elaine T. and Elvin E. Atkinson. Eddie is survived by his wife, Diana R. Atkinson; sons Drew Atkinson (Faith), Jared Atkinson; grandchildren, Eli River Atkinson and Harper Willow Atkinson. He loved blues music, photography, rooting for the...

John Thomas Cheatham

John Thomas Cheatham

Feb 5, 2018

John Cheatham, 73, of Radford, passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Thomas Cheatham; mother, Emily Isabelle Kell Cheatham; sisters, Lois McDaniel, Edith Dobbins; and sons, John and Mark Cheatham. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bessie Gay Morris Cheatham; children, Melissa (Todd) Chrisley, Christy Cheatham;...

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Feb 3, 2018

Sidney Monroe Altizer, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Bristow, Virginia, on February 3, 2018, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Doris Simmons Altizer, of 54 years. Sidney is survived by his two children, Jay Altizer and his wife, Shirley, of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Wendy Altizer Schulz and her...

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Feb 3, 2018

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley, 94, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell J. Terpenny, Sr. and her second husband, Henry G. Alley Jr.; and her nephew; Jason Terpenny. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Russell J. Terpenny, Jr. and Lucy, Walter E....

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Feb 2, 2018

Kenneth Lee Slusher, 83, of Riner went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Riner on August 14, 1934, to the late Velmar and Mary Bell Fulford Slusher. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille Bolding, Frances Keith, and Ida Mae Moses. He is survived by his...

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Feb 2, 2018

Sharon Conner Yeatts, 75, of Dublin, VA returned to be with the Lord on February 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Yeatts; her parents, James Everett and Annie Conner; brother, Alton Conner; sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Mabel Wickham. Sharon is survived by her son, Chadd Yeatts; daughter-in-law Amber Yeatts; granddaughter, Victoria Yeatts; sister-in-law and husband,...

Robert Wade Crigger

Robert Wade Crigger

Feb 1, 2018

Robert Wade Crigger, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wade Crigger; and numerous aunts and uncles. Robert is survived by his wife, Margaret Crigger; mother, Carolyn Phillips (Charlie); grandmother, Pauline Crigger; son, Samuel Crigger; daughter, Allison DePoy (Adam); adopted daughter, Shire Martin (MJ); adopted grandchildren, Greyson Martin, Ezra...

Elna E. Wilson

Elna E. Wilson

Jan 30, 2018

Monday, January 30, 2018, God looked on His servant and called her home to eternal rest. Elna E. Wilson was born June 7, 1937, in McDowell County, WV. Later her family moved to Christiansburg (Cambria), in the mid-1950s. With an employment opportunity, Elna spent her early adult years working in New York. She returned to Christiansburg for a short while...

Edwin Frank Cole

Edwin Frank Cole

Jan 27, 2018

On January 27, 2018 heaven received one of its faithful servants.  Edwin Frank Cole, 88, of Pilot, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a pillar of the community that was known by a helping hand with his amazing smile.  He was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church for 60 years.  He held several offices and...

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Jan 27, 2018

MSG (Ret) Ronald D. Webster Sr., age 77, son of the late Rodney and Gladys Webster of Christiansburg, VA, passed peacefully at his home in Christiansburg on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He is survived by and will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Anna Webster; and four children, Michael and Patricia Webster of Hopkins, SC, David and Sharon...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Clara Lee Cruz

Clara Lee Cruz

Feb 23, 2018

Clara Lee Cruz, 77, of Christiansburg passed away on February 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Nova Jennelle; 1st husband, Johnny Browning, and son, Garie Browning. She is survived by her husband, Jose G.F. Cruz; son, Barry Browning; cousins, Terry Jennelle and Debbie Jennelle; brother-in-law, Louis Cruz, and sister-in-law, Gloria Cervantes. The family will...

Rhoda Lau

Rhoda Lau

Feb 21, 2018

Rhoda Lau, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Carolyn Folger

Carolyn Folger

Feb 20, 2018

Carolyn Folger, 78, of Christiansburg, joined her husband James in Heaven on February 20, 2018. My mother died of a broken heart when the love of her life went to meet Jesus in January 2017. Mom and Dad grew up in Chicago as children. They married at the age of 18 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August 2016....

Brenda Kane Ross

Brenda Kane Ross

Feb 16, 2018

Brenda Kane Ross, 76, of Christiansburg passed away, Friday, February 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Luella Kane and her father, Ray Kane. She is survived by her husband, Omar Garland Ross of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law Lynn Ross Straub and Charles Straub III of Christiansburg; sister, Shelia K. Ashwell; brothers, R.B Kane, Sterling Kane, and...

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Feb 12, 2018

Dorma Lee Shaffner, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is survived by her children, Kim Shaffner, Mike Shaffner (Rhonda), Jeff Shaffner; sister, Vickie Hanks (Mike); sister-in-law, Sharon Moxley (Keith); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Dublin United Methodist Church, with...

Billy Roger Justice

Billy Roger Justice

Feb 11, 2018

Billy Roger Justice, 58, of Pilot, VA passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, after battling a brief and sudden illness. He was born in Grundy, VA on May 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Genevieve Justice; and his daughter, April Dawn Justice. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debbie; his daughter,...

Michael Hawley

Michael Hawley

Feb 10, 2018

Michael Bruce Hawley, 62, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Troy M. Hawley. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Boothe; brother, Dale Hawley; half-brother, P.J. Adkins; and half-sister, Tracy Keith. Per the family's wishes, all services are private.

Walter Gray Woolwine

Walter Gray Woolwine

Feb 10, 2018

Walter Gray Woolwine, 89, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord peacefully in his home Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was retired after many years with Federal Mogul and served his Country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the beloved son of the late Trigg and Alma W. Woolwine. Along with...

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Feb 7, 2018

Cathern Jane Hatcher, 62, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Hatcher Sr.; and parents, James and Hazel Lovern Bond; and brother, Tommy Bond. Cathern is survived by her son, Jerry Hatcher Jr. and wife Nichole; daughter, Crystal Stump; grandchildren, Michael and wife Kellsie, Katlin, Samantha; brother, Jerry...

George 'June' Williams Jr.

George 'June' Williams Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

George Williams (June) Jr., 95, of Shawsville, entered his heavenly home on February 6, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Naomi Williams; his beloved wife of 65 years, Ida Lou Compton Williams; sister, Margie Hurst; brothers, Bill, Joe, Clarence (Punk), and Roy Williams. June is survived by his children, Carol...

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

Feb 6, 2018

James Edward Atkinson, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elaine T. and Elvin E. Atkinson. Eddie is survived by his wife, Diana R. Atkinson; sons Drew Atkinson (Faith), Jared Atkinson; grandchildren, Eli River Atkinson and Harper Willow Atkinson. He loved blues music, photography, rooting for the...

John Thomas Cheatham

John Thomas Cheatham

Feb 5, 2018

John Cheatham, 73, of Radford, passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Thomas Cheatham; mother, Emily Isabelle Kell Cheatham; sisters, Lois McDaniel, Edith Dobbins; and sons, John and Mark Cheatham. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bessie Gay Morris Cheatham; children, Melissa (Todd) Chrisley, Christy Cheatham;...

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Feb 3, 2018

Sidney Monroe Altizer, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Bristow, Virginia, on February 3, 2018, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Doris Simmons Altizer, of 54 years. Sidney is survived by his two children, Jay Altizer and his wife, Shirley, of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Wendy Altizer Schulz and her...

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Feb 3, 2018

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley, 94, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell J. Terpenny, Sr. and her second husband, Henry G. Alley Jr.; and her nephew; Jason Terpenny. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Russell J. Terpenny, Jr. and Lucy, Walter E....

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Feb 2, 2018

Kenneth Lee Slusher, 83, of Riner went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Riner on August 14, 1934, to the late Velmar and Mary Bell Fulford Slusher. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille Bolding, Frances Keith, and Ida Mae Moses. He is survived by his...

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Feb 2, 2018

Sharon Conner Yeatts, 75, of Dublin, VA returned to be with the Lord on February 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Yeatts; her parents, James Everett and Annie Conner; brother, Alton Conner; sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Mabel Wickham. Sharon is survived by her son, Chadd Yeatts; daughter-in-law Amber Yeatts; granddaughter, Victoria Yeatts; sister-in-law and husband,...

Robert Wade Crigger

Robert Wade Crigger

Feb 1, 2018

Robert Wade Crigger, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wade Crigger; and numerous aunts and uncles. Robert is survived by his wife, Margaret Crigger; mother, Carolyn Phillips (Charlie); grandmother, Pauline Crigger; son, Samuel Crigger; daughter, Allison DePoy (Adam); adopted daughter, Shire Martin (MJ); adopted grandchildren, Greyson Martin, Ezra...

Elna E. Wilson

Elna E. Wilson

Jan 30, 2018

Monday, January 30, 2018, God looked on His servant and called her home to eternal rest. Elna E. Wilson was born June 7, 1937, in McDowell County, WV. Later her family moved to Christiansburg (Cambria), in the mid-1950s. With an employment opportunity, Elna spent her early adult years working in New York. She returned to Christiansburg for a short while...

Edwin Frank Cole

Edwin Frank Cole

Jan 27, 2018

On January 27, 2018 heaven received one of its faithful servants.  Edwin Frank Cole, 88, of Pilot, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a pillar of the community that was known by a helping hand with his amazing smile.  He was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church for 60 years.  He held several offices and...

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Jan 27, 2018

MSG (Ret) Ronald D. Webster Sr., age 77, son of the late Rodney and Gladys Webster of Christiansburg, VA, passed peacefully at his home in Christiansburg on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He is survived by and will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Anna Webster; and four children, Michael and Patricia Webster of Hopkins, SC, David and Sharon...

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