Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

William Matthew Hart

William Matthew Hart

Sep 20, 2017

William Matthew Hart, age 52, of Christiansburg, Virginia, died September 20, 2017. Matt was born in Christiansburg, November 27, 1964, to the late Henry Goldman Hart, Jr. and the late Ann Daingerfield Hart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rex Hart. Matt is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Wayne King;...

John Kerley Duncan

John Kerley Duncan

Sep 18, 2017

John Kerley Duncan of Floyd, left this world to enter his Heavenly Home on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born on November 13, 1937. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Duncan; mother, Lera A. Duncan; brothers, Arnold Duncan, Fred Duncan, Wesley Duncan; sisters, Martha Radford, Vera Saul; and sons, Clayton Eugene Duncan and Michael Gregory...

Patricia Sweeney Slaughter

Patricia Sweeney Slaughter

Sep 17, 2017

Patricia Sweeney Slaughter, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away suddenly, at her home, on September 17, 2017. She was 76 years old. Pat was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and grew up in the Richmond, Virginia area. She graduated from Highland Springs High School, where she excelled academically, and was very active in activities outside of class. She was a member of...

Lura C. Estes

Lura C. Estes

Sep 15, 2017

Lura C. Estes 83, of Blacksburg, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence S. Estes, Jr.; parents, Virginia and Daniel Lovern and brothers, Melvin Lovern and Dewey Lovern. Lura is survived by her 3 loving sons, Harold Estes (Ethel), Dennis Estes and Larry Estes (Hope); grandchildren, Jennifer Gilley, Stacy Estes, Michael Estes...

Richard Nuel McGuire

Richard Nuel McGuire

Sep 14, 2017

Richard Nuel McGuire, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017, after a battle with diabetes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Bishop McGuire, parents Nuel T. McGuire and Belua Vaughn McGuire, and Brother James McGuire. He is survived by his sons, Eric Martin McGuire, Gregory Alan McGuire and wife Susan; three grandchildren,...

Terry Joe Angle

Terry Joe Angle

Sep 13, 2017

Terry Joe Angle, 52, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles S. Angle. Terry is survived by his mother, Gwinn K. Angle; sister, Donna and David Muhly; brothers, Kelly and Susan Angle and Rodney and Patti Radford; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...

Timothy Haynes Johnson

Timothy Haynes Johnson

Sep 12, 2017

Timothy Haynes Johnson, 61, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones (and blissfully unaware that his Washington Redskins had lost their season opener). Tim was born on July 25, 1956, in Christiansburg, VA, to the late Thomas and Kathryn Johnson. After graduating from Christiansburg High School and earning a nursing degree at Radford University,...

James Wright Roope

James Wright Roope

Sep 11, 2017

James Wright Roope, 84, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Emily Roope; sisters, Marie Moran and Edna Roope; and twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shelby Roope; daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and...

Danny Boyd Ramey Jr.

Danny Boyd Ramey Jr.

Sep 10, 2017

Danny Boyd Ramey Jr., 38 of Christiansburg, VA, lost his battle with colon cancer surrounded by his family and friends on September 10, 2017. Danny is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mandi; daughter, Ashlee; son, Robert (Katie) Ramey; granddaughter, Olivia Mari; step-daughter, Erin Carroll; mother, Debbie White; brother, Kristopher Ramey; nephews, Kaysen and Hayden Ramey; sister, Virginia (John)...

Anna Coulson Clabaugh

Anna Coulson Clabaugh

Sep 10, 2017

Anna Coulson Clabaugh, age 93, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Keysville, MD, passed peacefully to her eternal home on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Anna was born on January 13, 1924, in Hanover, PA, to the late Roy Coulson and Mary Hostetter Coulson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur W. Clabaugh; a sister, Martha Dome; and a...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

William Matthew Hart

William Matthew Hart

Sep 20, 2017

William Matthew Hart, age 52, of Christiansburg, Virginia, died September 20, 2017. Matt was born in Christiansburg, November 27, 1964, to the late Henry Goldman Hart, Jr. and the late Ann Daingerfield Hart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rex Hart. Matt is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Wayne King;...

John Kerley Duncan

John Kerley Duncan

Sep 18, 2017

John Kerley Duncan of Floyd, left this world to enter his Heavenly Home on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born on November 13, 1937. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Duncan; mother, Lera A. Duncan; brothers, Arnold Duncan, Fred Duncan, Wesley Duncan; sisters, Martha Radford, Vera Saul; and sons, Clayton Eugene Duncan and Michael Gregory...

Patricia Sweeney Slaughter

Patricia Sweeney Slaughter

Sep 17, 2017

Patricia Sweeney Slaughter, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away suddenly, at her home, on September 17, 2017. She was 76 years old. Pat was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and grew up in the Richmond, Virginia area. She graduated from Highland Springs High School, where she excelled academically, and was very active in activities outside of class. She was a member of...

Lura C. Estes

Lura C. Estes

Sep 15, 2017

Lura C. Estes 83, of Blacksburg, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence S. Estes, Jr.; parents, Virginia and Daniel Lovern and brothers, Melvin Lovern and Dewey Lovern. Lura is survived by her 3 loving sons, Harold Estes (Ethel), Dennis Estes and Larry Estes (Hope); grandchildren, Jennifer Gilley, Stacy Estes, Michael Estes...

Richard Nuel McGuire

Richard Nuel McGuire

Sep 14, 2017

Richard Nuel McGuire, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017, after a battle with diabetes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Bishop McGuire, parents Nuel T. McGuire and Belua Vaughn McGuire, and Brother James McGuire. He is survived by his sons, Eric Martin McGuire, Gregory Alan McGuire and wife Susan; three grandchildren,...

Terry Joe Angle

Terry Joe Angle

Sep 13, 2017

Terry Joe Angle, 52, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles S. Angle. Terry is survived by his mother, Gwinn K. Angle; sister, Donna and David Muhly; brothers, Kelly and Susan Angle and Rodney and Patti Radford; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...

Timothy Haynes Johnson

Timothy Haynes Johnson

Sep 12, 2017

Timothy Haynes Johnson, 61, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones (and blissfully unaware that his Washington Redskins had lost their season opener). Tim was born on July 25, 1956, in Christiansburg, VA, to the late Thomas and Kathryn Johnson. After graduating from Christiansburg High School and earning a nursing degree at Radford University,...

James Wright Roope

James Wright Roope

Sep 11, 2017

James Wright Roope, 84, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Emily Roope; sisters, Marie Moran and Edna Roope; and twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shelby Roope; daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and...

Danny Boyd Ramey Jr.

Danny Boyd Ramey Jr.

Sep 10, 2017

Danny Boyd Ramey Jr., 38 of Christiansburg, VA, lost his battle with colon cancer surrounded by his family and friends on September 10, 2017. Danny is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mandi; daughter, Ashlee; son, Robert (Katie) Ramey; granddaughter, Olivia Mari; step-daughter, Erin Carroll; mother, Debbie White; brother, Kristopher Ramey; nephews, Kaysen and Hayden Ramey; sister, Virginia (John)...

Anna Coulson Clabaugh

Anna Coulson Clabaugh

Sep 10, 2017

Anna Coulson Clabaugh, age 93, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Keysville, MD, passed peacefully to her eternal home on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Anna was born on January 13, 1924, in Hanover, PA, to the late Roy Coulson and Mary Hostetter Coulson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur W. Clabaugh; a sister, Martha Dome; and a...

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...