Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Jan 26, 2018

Nancy Spangler Yopp, 68, of Shawsville, VA entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 26, 2018.  She left this world with her daughter holding her hand and granddaughter by her side. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Walter “Jack” and Mamie Hunt Spangler, and infant son, Joey. She is survived by her husband, Donald C. Yopp; daughter,...

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Jan 25, 2018

Bratton, Dianna Lynn Hamlin, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born in Christiansburg to the late John Winfred and Reba Lorraine Hamlin. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Mike) Martin and Amanda (Rick) Vaught, grandchildren, Dalton, Madison, and Hannah, great granddaughter Winnie Lee, brothers Steven and Roger Hamlin, sister Marie (Frank) Scammell...

William Versal Austin

William Versal Austin

Jan 23, 2018

William Versal Austin, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Floyd, Virginia, to the late George and Margie Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Glenna Vest Austin; his precious grandson, William ‘Alex’ Altizer; his...

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Jan 21, 2018

Tina “Diane” Smith Waldron, 59, of Elliston,VA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving husband, family and beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Smith; mother and stepfather, Betty Smith Alldredge and William Alldredge; and sister, Patricia Wickline. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Todd Waldron; son,...

Rebekah Anne Martin

Rebekah Anne Martin

Jan 20, 2018

REBEKAH ANNE MARTIN December 2, 1991 – January 20, 2018 Rebekah Anne Martin, 26, born December 2, 1991, beloved daughter of Doug and Kathy Martin of Christiansburg, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Rebekah joins her Uncle “Marty” Lewis Martin, Jr.; and her grandfather, Grover “Popie” Thomas; and...

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Jan 19, 2018

On January 19, 2018, C. Frank Page, Jr., 89, of Christiansburg, VA died at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Frank and his two brothers were meat cutters at Angles Grocery. He was a 71 year member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Frank Page, Sr. and Lottie Gatewood Butt Page; sister, Leora Page Bowman;...

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Hill, 94, of Pilot formerly of Dungannon and Alexandria passed away January 19, 2018. Mary was born on Sandy Ridge in Wise County VA and grew up in Dungannon. In 1942 she moved to Washington, DC to work for the Army. She met her husband James in 1945, married in 1946 and lived in Washington and Alexandria until...

Helen Marie Lester

Helen Marie Lester

Jan 18, 2018

IN LOVING MEMORY HELEN MARIE LESTER Helen Marie Lester, 79, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Cecil Lester; son, Danny Lee Lester; and her mother and father, Livie and George Dewey Bishop. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Jeff...

Wayne Elkins Booth

Wayne Elkins Booth

Jan 18, 2018

Wayne Elkins Booth, 77, of Christiansburg passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry G. and Daisy Dimple Booth; and granddaughter, Casey Cure Booth. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Claire Thurman Booth; children, Mike Booth and wife Candy, Carrie...

William Kenneth Allen

William Kenneth Allen

Jan 17, 2018

In loving memory of William Kenneth Allen, Feb 1, 1934 - Jan 17, 2018 who left this world to join his beloved wife and son in heaven. His 84 years of life were shared by wife Irene Allen and the two created a surviving legacy of 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson & great granddaughter. He will be...

Gabriel 'Gabe' Hieronymi

Gabriel 'Gabe' Hieronymi

Jan 15, 2018

Gabriel "Gabe" Hieronymi of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. Gabe was born in Budapest, Hungary and has lived in Christiansburg for the past 35+ years with his wife Judith Miskolczy Hieronymi (also deceased). He is survived by his daughter, Maya Hieronymi Duncan of Huntersville, NC; and his sons, Robert Hieronymi of Monroe, NY and Chuck Hieronymi of...

Curtis S. Burke

Curtis S. Burke

Jan 14, 2018

Curtis S. Burke, 58 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ruth Burke; and father, Marcel Lee Burke, Sr. Curtis is survived by his son, Corey Burke and wife Emilee; grandchildren, Lettie Ryan, Carter Seth; ex-wife and best friend, Traci Y. Burke; sisters, Barbara Woollums, Carolyn St. Clair, Brenda...

Nancy Lee Amos Gallimore

Nancy Lee Amos Gallimore

Jan 14, 2018

Nancy Lee Amos Gallimore, 66, of New Castle, VA, took her Savior’s Hand on January 14, 2018. Nancy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Martin Gale Gallimore; daughters and spouses, Cortni and Chris Wojciechowski, Britni and Seth Price, Amelia and David Robertson; granddaughters, Makayla and Kamrin Wojciechowski; sisters and husband, Edna and Melvin Lutz, Virginia Burchett, Florence Amos;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Jan 26, 2018

Nancy Spangler Yopp, 68, of Shawsville, VA entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 26, 2018.  She left this world with her daughter holding her hand and granddaughter by her side. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Walter “Jack” and Mamie Hunt Spangler, and infant son, Joey. She is survived by her husband, Donald C. Yopp; daughter,...

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Jan 25, 2018

Bratton, Dianna Lynn Hamlin, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born in Christiansburg to the late John Winfred and Reba Lorraine Hamlin. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Mike) Martin and Amanda (Rick) Vaught, grandchildren, Dalton, Madison, and Hannah, great granddaughter Winnie Lee, brothers Steven and Roger Hamlin, sister Marie (Frank) Scammell...

William Versal Austin

William Versal Austin

Jan 23, 2018

William Versal Austin, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Floyd, Virginia, to the late George and Margie Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Glenna Vest Austin; his precious grandson, William ‘Alex’ Altizer; his...

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Jan 21, 2018

Tina “Diane” Smith Waldron, 59, of Elliston,VA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving husband, family and beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Smith; mother and stepfather, Betty Smith Alldredge and William Alldredge; and sister, Patricia Wickline. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Todd Waldron; son,...

Rebekah Anne Martin

Rebekah Anne Martin

Jan 20, 2018

REBEKAH ANNE MARTIN December 2, 1991 – January 20, 2018 Rebekah Anne Martin, 26, born December 2, 1991, beloved daughter of Doug and Kathy Martin of Christiansburg, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Rebekah joins her Uncle “Marty” Lewis Martin, Jr.; and her grandfather, Grover “Popie” Thomas; and...

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Jan 19, 2018

On January 19, 2018, C. Frank Page, Jr., 89, of Christiansburg, VA died at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Frank and his two brothers were meat cutters at Angles Grocery. He was a 71 year member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Frank Page, Sr. and Lottie Gatewood Butt Page; sister, Leora Page Bowman;...

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Hill, 94, of Pilot formerly of Dungannon and Alexandria passed away January 19, 2018. Mary was born on Sandy Ridge in Wise County VA and grew up in Dungannon. In 1942 she moved to Washington, DC to work for the Army. She met her husband James in 1945, married in 1946 and lived in Washington and Alexandria until...

Helen Marie Lester

Helen Marie Lester

Jan 18, 2018

IN LOVING MEMORY HELEN MARIE LESTER Helen Marie Lester, 79, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Cecil Lester; son, Danny Lee Lester; and her mother and father, Livie and George Dewey Bishop. Helen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Jeff...

Wayne Elkins Booth

Wayne Elkins Booth

Jan 18, 2018

Wayne Elkins Booth, 77, of Christiansburg passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry G. and Daisy Dimple Booth; and granddaughter, Casey Cure Booth. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Claire Thurman Booth; children, Mike Booth and wife Candy, Carrie...

William Kenneth Allen

William Kenneth Allen

Jan 17, 2018

In loving memory of William Kenneth Allen, Feb 1, 1934 - Jan 17, 2018 who left this world to join his beloved wife and son in heaven. His 84 years of life were shared by wife Irene Allen and the two created a surviving legacy of 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson & great granddaughter. He will be...

Gabriel 'Gabe' Hieronymi

Gabriel 'Gabe' Hieronymi

Jan 15, 2018

Gabriel "Gabe" Hieronymi of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. Gabe was born in Budapest, Hungary and has lived in Christiansburg for the past 35+ years with his wife Judith Miskolczy Hieronymi (also deceased). He is survived by his daughter, Maya Hieronymi Duncan of Huntersville, NC; and his sons, Robert Hieronymi of Monroe, NY and Chuck Hieronymi of...

Curtis S. Burke

Curtis S. Burke

Jan 14, 2018

Curtis S. Burke, 58 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ruth Burke; and father, Marcel Lee Burke, Sr. Curtis is survived by his son, Corey Burke and wife Emilee; grandchildren, Lettie Ryan, Carter Seth; ex-wife and best friend, Traci Y. Burke; sisters, Barbara Woollums, Carolyn St. Clair, Brenda...

Nancy Lee Amos Gallimore

Nancy Lee Amos Gallimore

Jan 14, 2018

Nancy Lee Amos Gallimore, 66, of New Castle, VA, took her Savior’s Hand on January 14, 2018. Nancy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Martin Gale Gallimore; daughters and spouses, Cortni and Chris Wojciechowski, Britni and Seth Price, Amelia and David Robertson; granddaughters, Makayla and Kamrin Wojciechowski; sisters and husband, Edna and Melvin Lutz, Virginia Burchett, Florence Amos;...