Obituaries
Billy Wayne Shepherd Sr.
Jul 8, 2025
Billy Wayne Shepherd, Sr 83 of Salem received his reward when he entered the gates of heaven on July 8, 2025, after a long, hard fought battle with illness. Born on June 10, 1942, Billy lived a life filled with purpose, integrity, and a deep love for his family and community.
Billy dedicated thirty years of his life to Yokohama, where...
Marleen Davis Fisher Cox
Jul 3, 2025
Marleen Davis Fisher Cox, 77 of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin B. Davis and Margaret E. Jones; along with several siblings.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Teresa Fisher Taylor (Donald); son, Jeff Caldwell; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Smith, Martha Alderman, Gladys Lorene Cooper, and...
Carolyn Louise Fox Hall
Jul 2, 2025
Carolyn Louise Fox Hall, 82, of Christiansburg VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2025. Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Graham V. Hall, her son Dale Ray Hall, her parents Leon A. Fox and Ruby L. Fox, brothers, David L. Fox, Jack E. Fox, Larry D. Fox, and Timothy...
Robert Dale Duncan
Jul 2, 2025
Robert Dale Duncan, 76, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord having being a faithful servant for 40 plus years on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Dale was born in Radford, VA on October 17, 1948 to the late Asa W. and Carrie Virginia Showalter Duncan. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Faye Ford.
Left to cherish his...
Barbara Poff
Jul 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Basham, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away July 1, 2025. Born January 9, 1940, in Shawsville, she was the only child of the late Clifford Gilmore Basham and Agnes Kirby Basham.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, John Thomas Basham and Alma Hodges Basham; and her maternal grandparents, Joseph...
Earnestine Slusher Spencer
Jun 26, 2025
Earnestine Slusher Spencer, 83 of Christiansburg, passed away June 26, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1941, to the late Velmer and Mary Bell Slusher. Also preceding her in death were her beloved husband of 59 years, Junior Spencer; sisters, Frances Keith, Doris Kitts, Lucille Bolding, Ida Mae Moses; and brother, Kenneth Slusher.
Earnestine is survived by her sister, Pauline...
Matthew Patrick Epperly
Jun 24, 2025
Matthew Patrick Epperly, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 24, 2025. Matt was born on August 15, 1961. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother Michael Epperly, his grandmother Minnie Pearl Epperly, and his father Donald Epperly.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Sandra Smith; his stepfather Rodney Smith; his sister Jennifer Gray; and his cherished nieces Kylee...
Odie Songer
Jun 23, 2025
After 10 long and brave years of battling dementia, Odie gained his wings peacefully in his sleep, with a smile on his face, surrounded by his wife, Debbie, and his special dog, Ginger Bug. Odie spent 58 years and three generations at Wade’s Supermarket. He enjoyed his customers and his lifelong friends. His love was evident in the many friends...
Arlene Bridget Grout
Jun 18, 2025
Arlene Bridget Grout, 86 of Christiansburg, passed on June 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Manee Crinch; father, Michael Joseph Perry; daughter, Donna Hein; son, Roy Hein; grandson, Christopher Hein; and brothers, Joe and Stephen.
Arlene is survived by her children, Meladie Daigneault (Normand) of VA, Paula Sulloway; grandchildren, Normand Jr. (Ashley), Heidi, Joshua, Timothy, Joseph,...
Dorothy Cornelia Sheppard
Jun 17, 2025
Dorothy Cornelia Sheppard, 91 of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She was born April 28, 1934, in Marion, VA, and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ernest ‘Shep’ Shepard; son, Timothy ‘Dick’ Sheppard; four brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey ‘Kenny’ Sheppard of Christiansburg; step-daughter,...
Mary Alice Bowman
Jun 7, 2025
Mary Alice Bowman, maiden name Collins, welcomed the angels and her Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1935 in War, WV. Her mother Olga had four girls and two boys, Arthur, Mary Alice, Frances Ann, Harvey, Ruth and Carol. Her father Arthur was a bus driver while her mother raised six children. Alice married...
Redrick Barstal 'Red' Custer, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Redrick Barstal Custer, Jr. of Christiansburg. Redrick was a devoted family man, friend and skilled craftsman, who left us on June 3, 2025, at the age of 63. He was employed at Davis H. Elliot Company and also worked many years at New River Electric.
Red, as he was affectionately...
Delores 'Lori' Bell Mick
Jun 1, 2025
November 28, 1937, to June 1, 2025
Delores (Lori) Bell Mick died on June 1, 2025, at age 87....
James David 'JD' Duncan
Jun 1, 2025
James David 'JD' Duncan, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away June 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Jeanette Duncan; step-father, Marvin Dickerson; and mother and father-in-law, Bill and Louise Hamblin.
JD is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna Duncan; siblings, Barry Duncan (Terry), Billy Duncan, Debbie Jennings (Bill), Shelby Epperly; sisters-in-law, Peggy Wickline...
Charlotte L. Whittaker Farley
May 31, 2025
Charlotte L. Whittaker Farley was born on March 27, 1937, to Terry and Cecil Whittaker. Charlotte and her husband Ronald R. Farley have been married for 70 years. She had three children, Karen Jones (Keith) deceased, Debra Woodrum (Russell), and Ronald K. Farley (Melvona). She adored and was adored by her grandchildren Amy Ward (Tom) and Tiffany Farley.
Charlotte LOVED the...
Judith Arlene 'Judy' Keiffer
May 30, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of Judith Arlene Keiffer, 78. Judith was born to Edith Mae Dalton December 28, 1946 in Montgomery County Virginia. Marrying Sebert Hector Keiffer (d) June 21, 1970. Together they combined families which have grown over the years. Sebert Wayne Keiffer (d). Keith Keiffer (d) (Daria Gordon (d), their children Stephanie Gordon (Jen Chuong),...
Neoma Irene Altizer
May 29, 2025
Neoma Irene Altizer, 87 of Christiansburg, passed away May 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvis Oakley Altizer; daughter, Melissa Elaine Altizer; sister, Dorothy Harmon; brother-in-law, Fred Harmon; brother, Edward Bailey; nephew, Mark Harmon; niece, Shirley Buchanan; and parents, John W. and Irene Bailey.
Neoma is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Wagenbrenner, Denise Altizer, Kimberly Altizer; grandchildren,...
Harold Vernon Estes
May 28, 2025
Harold V. Estes, 70, of Blacksburg, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025.
Born on February 10, 1955, Harold was the son of the late Lawrence and Lura Estes. A lifelong resident of Blacksburg, he dedicated 42 years of hard work and service to Poly-Scientific/Moog, where he was known for his reliability, integrity, and strong work ethic.
Harold was married to the...
James Walter Christian
May 28, 2025
Sunrise: November 26th, 1946
Sunset: May 28th, 2025
James Walter Christian, known to most as Bubby, passed away peacefully at home on May 28th, 2025, surrounded by family. Bubby was born in Radford, VA on November 26th, 1946 to the late Richard Walter Christian and Pauline Harriston Christian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie...
Shirley Stover Sizemore
May 27, 2025
Shirley Stover Sizemore, 71 of Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. She is survived by her half-brother Harry Lester Jr. (Jeanette) of Powder Springs, GA, Rachel Lester (niece) of Nashville, TN, and nephew Grant Lester also of Powder Springs.
She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Harris Lester, stepfather Harry Theodore Lester Sr., grandfather Noah Harris,...
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