Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Monica Marie Weinzapfel

Monica Marie Weinzapfel

Aug 13, 2025

Monica Marie Weinzapfel, known to the many who love her as “Moni” passed to the other side at her home the evening of August 13, 2025, in the loving care of family and friends.

Monica was born in Evansville, Indiana, June 3 rd , 1952, the daughter of the late Linus “Mac” Weinzapfel and Edith (née Schenk) Weinzapfel Hagan. In addition...

Hubert Sweeney

Hubert Sweeney

Oct 8, 2025

Hubert Sweeney of English, WV went to be with Jesus on October 8, 2025. He preached for over 50 years and pastored several churches in the area. He was a retired coal miner. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben & Sallie Sweeney with whom he grew up with alongside his brothers and sisters. Hubert is survived by...

Jerry Trent Horton

Jerry Trent Horton

Oct 5, 2025

Jerry Trent Horton, of Riner, VA, passed away on October 5, 2025 at the age of 87. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army for three years, including 18 months in Germany, and then attended Hines Junior College in Mississippi. After some years away, Jerry and Mary Jo returned to Riner to...

Sherry Anne Alderman

Sherry Anne Alderman

Oct 3, 2025

Sherry Anne Alderman, 63 of Pilot passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton Deloyd and Goldie Kathleen Alderman.

Sherry is survived by her daughters, Krista Gregg Tillis and partner Dominic Sotile and Felicia and Christopher Bibb; grandchildren, Abbie, Christian, and Riley Bibb; sisters, Sarah and husband Dave Gottleib, Kimberly and husband Bobby...

Jason Peter Gabris

Jason Peter Gabris

Sep 28, 2025

Jason Gabris, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was born in 1974 and passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 51.

Jason was a kind and thoughtful person who touched the lives of many with his warmth and humor. He had a deep love for art, often spending his time drawing, taking photographs, and crafting. He also enjoyed movies — especially...

Linda Carolyn Helm

Linda Carolyn Helm

Sep 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Carolyn Helm

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Carolyn Helm, who left us on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 81, surrounded by her family and with her husband and her boys by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and she touched...

Clarence Daniel 'Danny' Bishop

Clarence Daniel 'Danny' Bishop

Sep 25, 2025

Clarence Daniel ‘Danny’ Bishop, 83 of Riner, passed away September 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. and Eva Thompson Bishop; and brother, David Bishop.

Danny is survived by his wife, Mary A. Bishop; sister, Nancy Denney; and brothers, Benjamin Bishop and Joseph Bishop.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 29, 2025, from 1-1:45 p.m. at Horne...

Christopher Boyd Hooper

Christopher Boyd Hooper

Sep 23, 2025

Christopher Boyd Hooper, 19, of Christiansburg was born on January 23, 2006 to Wade and Lorie Hooper. Christopher went to be with Jesus on September 23, 2025 after a long battle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Hooper; paternal grandparents, Boyd and Faye Hooper; maternal grandfather, Calvin Hinkley; uncle, Larry Hooper, and aunt, Tammy Hinkley St. Clair.

Christopher is...

Roger Lloyd Ratliff

Roger Lloyd Ratliff

Sep 18, 2025

Roger Lloyd Ratliff, 73, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ratliff; and his parents Billy Lloyd Ratliff (stepmother Patricia Ratliff) and Nellie King. Roger is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lambert & husband, Tom; grandchildren, Kara and Kadence Lambert; brother, Gary Ratliff; sister, Judy...

Pamela M. Carney

Pamela M. Carney

Sep 18, 2025

Pamela M. Carney, of Floyd County, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in 1941, Pamela (Pam) was the daughter of the late Captain Harold and Helen Mathis, Tuckerton, New Jersey. Pamela’s grand adventure with her husband of 48 years, Armand, ended with his death on March 17, 2008. During their marriage she traveled frequently with Armand for...

Samuel Duke Raines

Samuel Duke Raines

Sep 15, 2025

Samuel Duke Raines, 77 of Elliston, passed away September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Richardson; father, Samuel N. Raines; wife, Karen A. Raines; brother, Kenny Raines; daughter, Mary J. Raines; son, Johnny Dooley; and aunt, Edith Richardson.

Duke is survived by his children, Travis Raines, Karen L. Raines, Marjorie Beth Raines; son-in-law, Ed Fortune; grandchildren,...

Chase Alexander Huddleston

Chase Alexander Huddleston

Sep 13, 2025

Chase Alexander Huddleston, a vibrant soul whose laughter could light up any room, left this world far to soon on September 13, 2025, at the tender age of 19. Born on October 7, 2005, Chase embodied a spirit of joy and authenticity that left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

From a young age, Chase was known...

Robert Thomas Jones, Jr.

Robert Thomas Jones, Jr.

Sep 13, 2025

Robert Thomas Jones, Jr., 76, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1949, in Pearisburg, Virginia and graduated from Christiansburg High School and New River Community College with a degree in Instrumentation. He began working for Kroger when he was 16 years old...

Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr.

Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr.

Sep 12, 2025

Palmer Leslie ‘Dude’ Griffith, Jr., 89 of Christiansburg, passed away September 13, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1936, to the late Palmer Leslie Griffith, Sr. and Sylvia Eanes Grifith.

In addition to his parents, Dude was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jackie Gray Griffith; brothers, L. L. ‘Red’ Griffith, Sr., Robert ‘Bob’ Griffith; son-in-law, J....

Tristan Howard Mackey

Tristan Howard Mackey

Sep 9, 2025

Tristan Howard Mackey, age 50 years, passed away at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia, September 9, 2025. He was born June 13, 1975, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he was 2 years old his family moved to Hillsville, Virginia, where Tristan grew up. He was a member of the Hillsville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He graduated from...

Donald Garrett Overton

Donald Garrett Overton

Sep 8, 2025

Donald Garrett Overton, 83 of Floyd, passed away September 8, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Carrie Overton; brothers, Billy, Leo, Melvin, and Roy; sisters, Dorthy, Ruby; stepdaughters, Rachel C. Belcher and Robyn Robinson.

Donald is survived by his ex-wife, Sharon Overton; sons, Garrett Overton, Caleb Overton (Monica), Dezmen, Matthew DyShay; grandsons, Ezekiel Overton, Sean Overton;...

Barry Ratliff

Barry Ratliff

Sep 5, 2025

Barry Ratliff, born September 15, 1953, passed away on September 5, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of the late Joyce Kirk Ratliff and the late Hubert Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Ratliff.



Barry shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Selina Ratliff. Together they...

Pamela Perkinson Johnson

Pamela Perkinson Johnson

Sep 1, 2025

Pamela Perkinson Johnson, 77, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Pam was born on October 4, 1947 to the late Clyde Owen & Opal McBride Perkinson. Pam went on to marry Jere Lane Johnson and they had two children together.

Christopher Brian Johnson was their son who passed away in 2012. He married Sara Harris...

Velva Jean Wirt

Velva Jean Wirt

Sep 1, 2025

Velva Jean Wirt, born February 17, 1938, age 87 of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Monday, September 1, 2025. Her niece and caretaker, Carol Linkous, was by her side. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Camuel ‘Cam’ Cantrell. Velva was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wirt; brothers, Jim Cantrell and Bob...

Hassell F Boothe

Hassell F Boothe

Sep 1, 2025

Hassell Francis Boothe passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 95, while residing at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

Hassell was the first child of Lily Mae Jarrells Boothe and Giles Boothe, born July 23, 1930 in Floyd County, Virginia. He said he had to walk a few miles to the bus...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Monica Marie Weinzapfel

Monica Marie Weinzapfel

Aug 13, 2025

Monica Marie Weinzapfel, known to the many who love her as “Moni” passed to the other side at her home the evening of August 13, 2025, in the loving care of family and friends.

Monica was born in Evansville, Indiana, June 3 rd , 1952, the daughter of the late Linus “Mac” Weinzapfel and Edith (née Schenk) Weinzapfel Hagan. In addition...

Hubert Sweeney

Hubert Sweeney

Oct 8, 2025

Hubert Sweeney of English, WV went to be with Jesus on October 8, 2025. He preached for over 50 years and pastored several churches in the area. He was a retired coal miner. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben & Sallie Sweeney with whom he grew up with alongside his brothers and sisters. Hubert is survived by...

Jerry Trent Horton

Jerry Trent Horton

Oct 5, 2025

Jerry Trent Horton, of Riner, VA, passed away on October 5, 2025 at the age of 87. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army for three years, including 18 months in Germany, and then attended Hines Junior College in Mississippi. After some years away, Jerry and Mary Jo returned to Riner to...

Sherry Anne Alderman

Sherry Anne Alderman

Oct 3, 2025

Sherry Anne Alderman, 63 of Pilot passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton Deloyd and Goldie Kathleen Alderman.

Sherry is survived by her daughters, Krista Gregg Tillis and partner Dominic Sotile and Felicia and Christopher Bibb; grandchildren, Abbie, Christian, and Riley Bibb; sisters, Sarah and husband Dave Gottleib, Kimberly and husband Bobby...

Jason Peter Gabris

Jason Peter Gabris

Sep 28, 2025

Jason Gabris, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was born in 1974 and passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 51.

Jason was a kind and thoughtful person who touched the lives of many with his warmth and humor. He had a deep love for art, often spending his time drawing, taking photographs, and crafting. He also enjoyed movies — especially...

Linda Carolyn Helm

Linda Carolyn Helm

Sep 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Carolyn Helm

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Carolyn Helm, who left us on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 81, surrounded by her family and with her husband and her boys by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and she touched...

Clarence Daniel 'Danny' Bishop

Clarence Daniel 'Danny' Bishop

Sep 25, 2025

Clarence Daniel ‘Danny’ Bishop, 83 of Riner, passed away September 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. and Eva Thompson Bishop; and brother, David Bishop.

Danny is survived by his wife, Mary A. Bishop; sister, Nancy Denney; and brothers, Benjamin Bishop and Joseph Bishop.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 29, 2025, from 1-1:45 p.m. at Horne...

Christopher Boyd Hooper

Christopher Boyd Hooper

Sep 23, 2025

Christopher Boyd Hooper, 19, of Christiansburg was born on January 23, 2006 to Wade and Lorie Hooper. Christopher went to be with Jesus on September 23, 2025 after a long battle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Hooper; paternal grandparents, Boyd and Faye Hooper; maternal grandfather, Calvin Hinkley; uncle, Larry Hooper, and aunt, Tammy Hinkley St. Clair.

Christopher is...

Roger Lloyd Ratliff

Roger Lloyd Ratliff

Sep 18, 2025

Roger Lloyd Ratliff, 73, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ratliff; and his parents Billy Lloyd Ratliff (stepmother Patricia Ratliff) and Nellie King. Roger is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lambert & husband, Tom; grandchildren, Kara and Kadence Lambert; brother, Gary Ratliff; sister, Judy...

Pamela M. Carney

Pamela M. Carney

Sep 18, 2025

Pamela M. Carney, of Floyd County, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in 1941, Pamela (Pam) was the daughter of the late Captain Harold and Helen Mathis, Tuckerton, New Jersey. Pamela’s grand adventure with her husband of 48 years, Armand, ended with his death on March 17, 2008. During their marriage she traveled frequently with Armand for...

Samuel Duke Raines

Samuel Duke Raines

Sep 15, 2025

Samuel Duke Raines, 77 of Elliston, passed away September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Richardson; father, Samuel N. Raines; wife, Karen A. Raines; brother, Kenny Raines; daughter, Mary J. Raines; son, Johnny Dooley; and aunt, Edith Richardson.

Duke is survived by his children, Travis Raines, Karen L. Raines, Marjorie Beth Raines; son-in-law, Ed Fortune; grandchildren,...

Chase Alexander Huddleston

Chase Alexander Huddleston

Sep 13, 2025

Chase Alexander Huddleston, a vibrant soul whose laughter could light up any room, left this world far to soon on September 13, 2025, at the tender age of 19. Born on October 7, 2005, Chase embodied a spirit of joy and authenticity that left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

From a young age, Chase was known...

Robert Thomas Jones, Jr.

Robert Thomas Jones, Jr.

Sep 13, 2025

Robert Thomas Jones, Jr., 76, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1949, in Pearisburg, Virginia and graduated from Christiansburg High School and New River Community College with a degree in Instrumentation. He began working for Kroger when he was 16 years old...

Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr.

Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr.

Sep 12, 2025

Palmer Leslie ‘Dude’ Griffith, Jr., 89 of Christiansburg, passed away September 13, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1936, to the late Palmer Leslie Griffith, Sr. and Sylvia Eanes Grifith.

In addition to his parents, Dude was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jackie Gray Griffith; brothers, L. L. ‘Red’ Griffith, Sr., Robert ‘Bob’ Griffith; son-in-law, J....

Tristan Howard Mackey

Tristan Howard Mackey

Sep 9, 2025

Tristan Howard Mackey, age 50 years, passed away at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia, September 9, 2025. He was born June 13, 1975, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he was 2 years old his family moved to Hillsville, Virginia, where Tristan grew up. He was a member of the Hillsville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He graduated from...

Donald Garrett Overton

Donald Garrett Overton

Sep 8, 2025

Donald Garrett Overton, 83 of Floyd, passed away September 8, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Carrie Overton; brothers, Billy, Leo, Melvin, and Roy; sisters, Dorthy, Ruby; stepdaughters, Rachel C. Belcher and Robyn Robinson.

Donald is survived by his ex-wife, Sharon Overton; sons, Garrett Overton, Caleb Overton (Monica), Dezmen, Matthew DyShay; grandsons, Ezekiel Overton, Sean Overton;...

Barry Ratliff

Barry Ratliff

Sep 5, 2025

Barry Ratliff, born September 15, 1953, passed away on September 5, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of the late Joyce Kirk Ratliff and the late Hubert Ratliff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Ratliff.



Barry shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Selina Ratliff. Together they...

Pamela Perkinson Johnson

Pamela Perkinson Johnson

Sep 1, 2025

Pamela Perkinson Johnson, 77, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Pam was born on October 4, 1947 to the late Clyde Owen & Opal McBride Perkinson. Pam went on to marry Jere Lane Johnson and they had two children together.

Christopher Brian Johnson was their son who passed away in 2012. He married Sara Harris...

Velva Jean Wirt

Velva Jean Wirt

Sep 1, 2025

Velva Jean Wirt, born February 17, 1938, age 87 of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Monday, September 1, 2025. Her niece and caretaker, Carol Linkous, was by her side. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Camuel ‘Cam’ Cantrell. Velva was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wirt; brothers, Jim Cantrell and Bob...

Hassell F Boothe

Hassell F Boothe

Sep 1, 2025

Hassell Francis Boothe passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 95, while residing at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

Hassell was the first child of Lily Mae Jarrells Boothe and Giles Boothe, born July 23, 1930 in Floyd County, Virginia. He said he had to walk a few miles to the bus...