Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ryan Frank Hubbard

Ryan Frank Hubbard

Sep 9, 2017

Ryan Frank Hubbard, 31, of Christiansburg, VA died Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Sovah Health, Martinsville. He was born on November 4, 1985 in Martinsville, VA to Jerry D. Hubbard and Caren Garrett Hubbard of Collinsville, VA. In his youth Ryan was very active in the Boy Scouts of America where he earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He...

Michael 'Mike' Terry Johnson

Michael 'Mike' Terry Johnson

Sep 7, 2017

Michael ‘Mike’ Terry Johnson, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Mike was born on June 19, 1955 to the late Madeline and Aaron Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Barry Worth. Left to cherish Mike’s memory are his daughter, Amanda (Brian) Musselman; granddaughter, Ashlyn Musselman; sisters, Sue (Darrell) Rowland, Glenda (Raymond) Thornton, Deborah...

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton

Sep 7, 2017

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton, 87, of Riner, entered Heaven surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 7, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1929, to the late William David Flinchum and Lilly Florence Meredith Flinchum. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Burton; daughter, Helen Jearlene Burton; son, Harvey Chester Burton; grandson, Hosam Elghannam;...

Cassandra A. 'Sandy' Alderman

Cassandra A. 'Sandy' Alderman

Sep 6, 2017

Cassandra A. Alderman (Sandy), 44, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Sandy was employed by Blacksburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff Department. She was a member of Faith Christian Church of Christ. Her true love of her life was her two sons. Sandy is survived by her two...

Bruce Edward Banyai

Bruce Edward Banyai

Sep 6, 2017

Bruce Edward Banyai, born September 14, 1952, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pauline Banyai of Madison Hts, MI. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Lois H. Banyai; and their sons, Joel (Michelle) of Huntsville, AL, Aaron...

Hazel Jane Harris Young

Hazel Jane Harris Young

Sep 5, 2017

Hazel Jane Harris Young, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1925, to the late Claude Eddison and Clara Ada Moles Harris. One of eight children, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Nola and Vesta; brothers, Wakley, Pete, Starling, and Trent. Hazel was also preceded in death by her...

Evelyn S. Palmer

Evelyn S. Palmer

Sep 4, 2017

Evelyn S. Palmer, 97, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Palmer; son, Verl Edward Ramey Jr.; parents, Soloman and Mahalie Skaggs; one sister; and eight brothers. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Lynda L. Scaggs; daughter-in-law, Peggy Ramey; grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Ramey, Ruslee Ramey McMillan, Verl Edward Ramey...

Ethel Robbins Smith

Ethel Robbins Smith

Sep 1, 2017

Ethel Robbins Smith, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Keimer Smith. She is survived by her two daughters and spouses Barbara Lynn Basham and husband Wesley, Sandy Belt and husband Joe; Grandchildren, Wesley and Kimberly Basham, Elizabeth Basham and fiancés Ruben Ramirez, Joey and Samantha Belt,...

Edward Eugene Snavely

Edward Eugene Snavely

Aug 26, 2017

Edward Eugene Snavely, 85, of Riner, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas William and Sarah Jane Snavely Collins; his wife of 57 years, Linda Miracle Snavely, and a brother; Thomas William Collins, Jr. Mr. Snavely was a member of Belmont Christian Church, served in...

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Aug 23, 2017

Anthony ‘Tony’ Lovern, 45, of Elliston, VA passed away on August 23, 2017. Born on March 25, 1972 in Blacksburg, VA, he was the son of Tony and Sandy Lovern of Elliston, VA. Anthony was a former employee of Koppers Inc. of Salem as the maintenance supervisor. He had 26 years of service with Koppers Inc. Anthony was a hard...

Tabitha Egina Beale

Tabitha Egina Beale

Aug 22, 2017

Tabitha Egina Campbell Beale, "Tab" as she was called by her family was born in Bronx, NY on October 18th, 1966 to Olivia Robinson Campbell and the late Jerry Campbell. Tab loved her family. She met the love of her life Phillip Beale Sr. and they were happily married for 35 years. Tab was dedicated to her family with loving...

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Aug 20, 2017

Thomas F. Karr Sr. (Papa Bear) of Salem, born June 24, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Karr; and son, Franklin Karr Jr. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Patricia Aswald and her children of Christiansburg, and Melissa Karr and her son of NC; step-children,...

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

Aug 16, 2017

William D. (Billy) Aldridge, of Childress, VA, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He is survived by his children, Kelly Noto and husband, Steve, of Granger, IN, and son Brannon Aldridge and his girlfriend Kady Lafferty of Christiansburg, VA; brothers, Lee Aldridge of Silver...

Peggy Combs Wood

Peggy Combs Wood

Aug 13, 2017

Peggy Combs Wood, age 61, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday August 13, 2017, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born in Bristol, VA on August 19, 1955 to Wilma Jean and the late James Worley Combs, Sr. She is a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and served as the Vice-President of...

Walter Scott Weaver

Walter Scott Weaver

Aug 12, 2017

Walter Scott Weaver, 93, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Scott was a proud World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Weaver proudly served his community with many civic contributions, among them are as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, member of the Lion's Club of Christiansburg with 65 years of perfect attendance, quartermaster of...

Lois T. McGuyer

Lois T. McGuyer

Aug 11, 2017

Lois T. McGuyer, 86, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2017. She worked many years in school cafeterias in Montgomery County. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell T. McGuyer. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Kenley and husband, Bobby; granddaughter, Chelsie McClung and husband, Will; grandson, Lucas Kenley; very special granddog, Sophie; and many nieces...

George Nelson Hamrick

George Nelson Hamrick

Aug 7, 2017

George Nelson Hamrick, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2017. He retired from RAAP with 35 years of service, and most recently retired from the Montgomery County School System with more than 20 years of service. George so enjoyed the children riding his bus #100 and his “bus crew family”. He was preceded...

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Aug 5, 2017

Spradlin, Paul Kenneth, 82 of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The son to the late Henry Elmore and Louvennie Ellen Jarrell Spradlin, He is survived by his wife; Lannie Mae Akers Spradlin his sons and daughters-in-law; Harold & Jennie Spradlin and family, David Spradlin, Roger & Jill Spradlin.  The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday...

William Stephen Howard

William Stephen Howard

Aug 3, 2017

William Stephen Howard (Steve), 70 of Christiansburg, VA passed away quietly in the company of family on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Steve was born in Riner, VA in 1947 and was a graduate of Auburn High School and later from New River Community College. After holding a variety of positions in the financial and banking industries, Steve retired from BB&T...

Goldean Burke Francis

Goldean Burke Francis

Aug 1, 2017

Laura Rebecca Goldean Burke Francis of Riner was called home on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at the age of 89. Goldean was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Francis; her parents, Sherman and Trula Burke; her sister, Delores Robinnette; and her daughter, Deborah Francis. She is survived by her sons, Gary (and Brenda) Francis and Isaac Shane Francis; grandchildren,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ryan Frank Hubbard

Ryan Frank Hubbard

Sep 9, 2017

Ryan Frank Hubbard, 31, of Christiansburg, VA died Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Sovah Health, Martinsville. He was born on November 4, 1985 in Martinsville, VA to Jerry D. Hubbard and Caren Garrett Hubbard of Collinsville, VA. In his youth Ryan was very active in the Boy Scouts of America where he earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He...

Michael 'Mike' Terry Johnson

Michael 'Mike' Terry Johnson

Sep 7, 2017

Michael ‘Mike’ Terry Johnson, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Mike was born on June 19, 1955 to the late Madeline and Aaron Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Barry Worth. Left to cherish Mike’s memory are his daughter, Amanda (Brian) Musselman; granddaughter, Ashlyn Musselman; sisters, Sue (Darrell) Rowland, Glenda (Raymond) Thornton, Deborah...

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton

Sep 7, 2017

Frances Helen Flinchum Burton, 87, of Riner, entered Heaven surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 7, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1929, to the late William David Flinchum and Lilly Florence Meredith Flinchum. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Burton; daughter, Helen Jearlene Burton; son, Harvey Chester Burton; grandson, Hosam Elghannam;...

Cassandra A. 'Sandy' Alderman

Cassandra A. 'Sandy' Alderman

Sep 6, 2017

Cassandra A. Alderman (Sandy), 44, of Christiansburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Sandy was employed by Blacksburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff Department. She was a member of Faith Christian Church of Christ. Her true love of her life was her two sons. Sandy is survived by her two...

Bruce Edward Banyai

Bruce Edward Banyai

Sep 6, 2017

Bruce Edward Banyai, born September 14, 1952, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pauline Banyai of Madison Hts, MI. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Lois H. Banyai; and their sons, Joel (Michelle) of Huntsville, AL, Aaron...

Hazel Jane Harris Young

Hazel Jane Harris Young

Sep 5, 2017

Hazel Jane Harris Young, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1925, to the late Claude Eddison and Clara Ada Moles Harris. One of eight children, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Nola and Vesta; brothers, Wakley, Pete, Starling, and Trent. Hazel was also preceded in death by her...

Evelyn S. Palmer

Evelyn S. Palmer

Sep 4, 2017

Evelyn S. Palmer, 97, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Palmer; son, Verl Edward Ramey Jr.; parents, Soloman and Mahalie Skaggs; one sister; and eight brothers. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Lynda L. Scaggs; daughter-in-law, Peggy Ramey; grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Ramey, Ruslee Ramey McMillan, Verl Edward Ramey...

Ethel Robbins Smith

Ethel Robbins Smith

Sep 1, 2017

Ethel Robbins Smith, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Keimer Smith. She is survived by her two daughters and spouses Barbara Lynn Basham and husband Wesley, Sandy Belt and husband Joe; Grandchildren, Wesley and Kimberly Basham, Elizabeth Basham and fiancés Ruben Ramirez, Joey and Samantha Belt,...

Edward Eugene Snavely

Edward Eugene Snavely

Aug 26, 2017

Edward Eugene Snavely, 85, of Riner, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas William and Sarah Jane Snavely Collins; his wife of 57 years, Linda Miracle Snavely, and a brother; Thomas William Collins, Jr. Mr. Snavely was a member of Belmont Christian Church, served in...

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Aug 23, 2017

Anthony ‘Tony’ Lovern, 45, of Elliston, VA passed away on August 23, 2017. Born on March 25, 1972 in Blacksburg, VA, he was the son of Tony and Sandy Lovern of Elliston, VA. Anthony was a former employee of Koppers Inc. of Salem as the maintenance supervisor. He had 26 years of service with Koppers Inc. Anthony was a hard...

Tabitha Egina Beale

Tabitha Egina Beale

Aug 22, 2017

Tabitha Egina Campbell Beale, "Tab" as she was called by her family was born in Bronx, NY on October 18th, 1966 to Olivia Robinson Campbell and the late Jerry Campbell. Tab loved her family. She met the love of her life Phillip Beale Sr. and they were happily married for 35 years. Tab was dedicated to her family with loving...

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Aug 20, 2017

Thomas F. Karr Sr. (Papa Bear) of Salem, born June 24, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Karr; and son, Franklin Karr Jr. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Patricia Aswald and her children of Christiansburg, and Melissa Karr and her son of NC; step-children,...

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

Aug 16, 2017

William D. (Billy) Aldridge, of Childress, VA, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He is survived by his children, Kelly Noto and husband, Steve, of Granger, IN, and son Brannon Aldridge and his girlfriend Kady Lafferty of Christiansburg, VA; brothers, Lee Aldridge of Silver...

Peggy Combs Wood

Peggy Combs Wood

Aug 13, 2017

Peggy Combs Wood, age 61, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday August 13, 2017, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born in Bristol, VA on August 19, 1955 to Wilma Jean and the late James Worley Combs, Sr. She is a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and served as the Vice-President of...

Walter Scott Weaver

Walter Scott Weaver

Aug 12, 2017

Walter Scott Weaver, 93, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Scott was a proud World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Weaver proudly served his community with many civic contributions, among them are as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, member of the Lion's Club of Christiansburg with 65 years of perfect attendance, quartermaster of...

Lois T. McGuyer

Lois T. McGuyer

Aug 11, 2017

Lois T. McGuyer, 86, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2017. She worked many years in school cafeterias in Montgomery County. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell T. McGuyer. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Kenley and husband, Bobby; granddaughter, Chelsie McClung and husband, Will; grandson, Lucas Kenley; very special granddog, Sophie; and many nieces...

George Nelson Hamrick

George Nelson Hamrick

Aug 7, 2017

George Nelson Hamrick, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2017. He retired from RAAP with 35 years of service, and most recently retired from the Montgomery County School System with more than 20 years of service. George so enjoyed the children riding his bus #100 and his “bus crew family”. He was preceded...

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Aug 5, 2017

Spradlin, Paul Kenneth, 82 of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The son to the late Henry Elmore and Louvennie Ellen Jarrell Spradlin, He is survived by his wife; Lannie Mae Akers Spradlin his sons and daughters-in-law; Harold & Jennie Spradlin and family, David Spradlin, Roger & Jill Spradlin.  The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday...

William Stephen Howard

William Stephen Howard

Aug 3, 2017

William Stephen Howard (Steve), 70 of Christiansburg, VA passed away quietly in the company of family on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Steve was born in Riner, VA in 1947 and was a graduate of Auburn High School and later from New River Community College. After holding a variety of positions in the financial and banking industries, Steve retired from BB&T...

Goldean Burke Francis

Goldean Burke Francis

Aug 1, 2017

Laura Rebecca Goldean Burke Francis of Riner was called home on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at the age of 89. Goldean was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Francis; her parents, Sherman and Trula Burke; her sister, Delores Robinnette; and her daughter, Deborah Francis. She is survived by her sons, Gary (and Brenda) Francis and Isaac Shane Francis; grandchildren,...

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