Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Edith Hylton Kenley

Edith Hylton Kenley

Apr 7, 2018

Edith Hylton Kenley, 99, of Radford went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2018. She was a long time member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Kenley; son Clarence Kenley; son-in-law, Robert L. Hobbs; daughter-in-law, Barbara J. Kenley; and grandson, John Bobbit. Edith is survived by her children, Kenneth F....

Elizabeth Johnson Barnes

Elizabeth Johnson Barnes

Apr 4, 2018

Elizabeth Johnson Barnes 83, of Jacksonville Fl., formerly of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 04, 2018. She is survived by her son, David L. Barnes, Jr. and wife Eneida; grandson, Jeremiah E. Barnes and sister, Marie Morgan. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10-11:00 am at Horne Funeral Home with Funeral Service to take place...

Carolyn Jo Woolwine

Carolyn Jo Woolwine

Apr 4, 2018

Carolyn Jo Woolwine, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Woolwine; mother, Delia Woolwine; sister, Ruth Lanning; and brother, Minor Stringer. Carolyn is survived by her son, J C Bean and wife Jessica; daughter, Hope Roop; grandchildren, Michael and Ashleigh Denham, Mariah Ayers, Delia Bean, Peyton McGrady; great-grandchildren,...

Lillian Blair Sirry

Lillian Blair Sirry

Apr 1, 2018

Lillian Blair Sirry, infant daughter to Matt and Allison Sirry was born with angel wings on April 1, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents: Sherry and Eddie Snider, Melinda and David Ward, and Dean and Lorrie Sirry; her great-grandparents: Sue and Richard O’Bryant, Nona and Pete King, Tommy and Bonnie Foster, and Helen Ward;...

Pamela Hooker Wade

Pamela Hooker Wade

Apr 1, 2018

Pamela Hooker Wade, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Pam graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, WV and Radford University. She was a Montgomery County school teacher for 20 years, having taught at Christiansburg Primary School and Falling Branch where she influenced many lives. Pam loved to cook and was very good at it! She...

Joseph Anthony Pennella

Joseph Anthony Pennella

Mar 31, 2018

Joseph Anthony Pennella, 89, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Heritage Hall of Blacksburg, VA, due to complications from a stroke 3 years ago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena ‘Dolly’ Sarni Pennella; parents, Salvatore Pennella and Mary Novollena Pennella; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank Arcano and Mary Sarni Arcano; brothers, Ray Pennella, Lou Pennella; brothers-in-law, Michael...

Patricia Knowles 'Pat' Horne

Patricia Knowles 'Pat' Horne

Mar 30, 2018

Patricia Knowles “Pat” Horne, 67, went to be with the Lord on March 30 2018, her 49th wedding anniversary, at a Roanoke hospital with family by her side. Pat was a former Miss Montgomery County. She taught for The Floyd Ward School of Dance for several decades and to several generations. She was honored with an invitation to perform a...

Doris Ann Chafin Oliver

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...

Ronald Jay Barker

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,...

William Edward Gordon

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,...

LTC. David W. Jones

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...

Frances Marie Morris Teel

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...

James 'Jim/Jimmy' Wendell Lambert

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...

Virginia 'Lee' H. Radford

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...

Heidi Roberts Altizer Willis

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...

Robert Lee Swain

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,...

Cassandra Smith Clark

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...

Rachel Doris Cook

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...

Carole Harvey Bratton

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...

Byson Reuben Ray Hall

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Edith Hylton Kenley

Edith Hylton Kenley

Apr 7, 2018

Edith Hylton Kenley, 99, of Radford went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2018. She was a long time member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Kenley; son Clarence Kenley; son-in-law, Robert L. Hobbs; daughter-in-law, Barbara J. Kenley; and grandson, John Bobbit. Edith is survived by her children, Kenneth F....

Elizabeth Johnson Barnes

Elizabeth Johnson Barnes

Apr 4, 2018

Elizabeth Johnson Barnes 83, of Jacksonville Fl., formerly of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 04, 2018. She is survived by her son, David L. Barnes, Jr. and wife Eneida; grandson, Jeremiah E. Barnes and sister, Marie Morgan. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10-11:00 am at Horne Funeral Home with Funeral Service to take place...

Carolyn Jo Woolwine

Carolyn Jo Woolwine

Apr 4, 2018

Carolyn Jo Woolwine, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Woolwine; mother, Delia Woolwine; sister, Ruth Lanning; and brother, Minor Stringer. Carolyn is survived by her son, J C Bean and wife Jessica; daughter, Hope Roop; grandchildren, Michael and Ashleigh Denham, Mariah Ayers, Delia Bean, Peyton McGrady; great-grandchildren,...

Lillian Blair Sirry

Lillian Blair Sirry

Apr 1, 2018

Lillian Blair Sirry, infant daughter to Matt and Allison Sirry was born with angel wings on April 1, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents: Sherry and Eddie Snider, Melinda and David Ward, and Dean and Lorrie Sirry; her great-grandparents: Sue and Richard O’Bryant, Nona and Pete King, Tommy and Bonnie Foster, and Helen Ward;...

Pamela Hooker Wade

Pamela Hooker Wade

Apr 1, 2018

Pamela Hooker Wade, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Pam graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, WV and Radford University. She was a Montgomery County school teacher for 20 years, having taught at Christiansburg Primary School and Falling Branch where she influenced many lives. Pam loved to cook and was very good at it! She...

Joseph Anthony Pennella

Joseph Anthony Pennella

Mar 31, 2018

Joseph Anthony Pennella, 89, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Heritage Hall of Blacksburg, VA, due to complications from a stroke 3 years ago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena ‘Dolly’ Sarni Pennella; parents, Salvatore Pennella and Mary Novollena Pennella; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank Arcano and Mary Sarni Arcano; brothers, Ray Pennella, Lou Pennella; brothers-in-law, Michael...

Patricia Knowles 'Pat' Horne

Patricia Knowles 'Pat' Horne

Mar 30, 2018

Patricia Knowles “Pat” Horne, 67, went to be with the Lord on March 30 2018, her 49th wedding anniversary, at a Roanoke hospital with family by her side. Pat was a former Miss Montgomery County. She taught for The Floyd Ward School of Dance for several decades and to several generations. She was honored with an invitation to perform a...

Doris Ann Chafin Oliver

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...

Ronald Jay Barker

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,...

William Edward Gordon

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,...

LTC. David W. Jones

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...

Frances Marie Morris Teel

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...

James 'Jim/Jimmy' Wendell Lambert

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...

Virginia 'Lee' H. Radford

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...

Heidi Roberts Altizer Willis

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...

Robert Lee Swain

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,...

Cassandra Smith Clark

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...

Rachel Doris Cook

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...

Carole Harvey Bratton

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...

Byson Reuben Ray Hall

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...