Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Donald Grubb

Donald Grubb

Feb 8, 2014

Donald Lee "Grubworm" Grubb, 59, of Christiansburg passed away February 8, 2014. Donald retired from the VA Dept. of Transportation with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delta Lee Grubb Jr. & Louise Graham Grubb. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda B Grubb; son, Richard Lee Grubb; daughter, Hannah Nicole...

Alma Scaggs

Alma Scaggs

Feb 6, 2014

Alma Josephine Cox Scaggs of Riner, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2014, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cicero and Gay Akers Cox; husband, Sidney Arnold Scaggs; sisters, Izola Moye and Hazel Scaggs; brothers, Grady, Brady, Shelba, and Elba Cox; son, Arnold Wayne Scaggs; and granddaughter, Angela Juanita Fisher....

Willard Hill

Willard Hill

Feb 4, 2014

Willard Clifton Hill, 86, of Christiansburg, entered into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; sons, Danny and Gary; parents, Roscoe and Cora Hill; and sister, Betty. He is survived by his daughters, Joyce (Bud) Brusseau and Connie (Bob) Eherenman; grandchildren, Jessica (Bobby), Wesley (Jacob), Brent (Melissa), and...

Jerry Robertson

Jerry Robertson

Feb 3, 2014

Jerry Edwin Robertson, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away February 3, 2014, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Jerry was born December 3, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the son of the late Cammie Craft Robertson and James Robertson; the step-son of the late Jason Gore and Janie Robertson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Billie Mullins...

William Turpin

William Turpin

Feb 2, 2014

William Lee “Randy” Turpin, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest E. and Nelva J. Turpin. He is survived by his sons, Brian L. Turpin and Bradley L. Turpin; grandchildren, Brady Lee Barrett, Kelsey Richardson, and Andrew Richardson; brothers, Ray Turpin and Gene Turpin; niece, Rebecca Turpin Schmidt;...

Waynard Radford

Waynard Radford

Feb 2, 2014

Waynard Carr Radford, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Arthur and Eunice Goad Radford; brothers, Elza “Bud” Radford and Will Radford; sisters, Mary Nolen and “Tootsie” Akers. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn “Kathy” Kelly; son, Anthony Radford; daughter, Latisha Radford, all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Chris...

Dianne Hall

Dianne Hall

Jan 31, 2014

Dianne Dalton Hall, 54, of Elliston, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Moir Addison Dalton. Dianne is survived by her husband of more than 34 years, Bubbie, who just can’t wait to be with her again in Heaven; daughter, Heather and Barry Light of Shawsville; son, Chance and...

Ronald Custer

Ronald Custer

Jan 30, 2014

Ronald Lee (Ronnie) Custer, 48, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Ronnie was preceded in death by many loved ones. Left behind to cherish his memory are two sons, Joshua and Joseph Custer; mother, Zelina Custer and Benito; father, Alfred Junior Custer; ex-wife and friend, Kay Custer; siblings, Arleta Early, Junior Custer...

Betty Craft

Betty Craft

Jan 23, 2014

Betty Yvonne Lively Craft, 70, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Frank and Nettie Mae Lively; daughter and son-in-law, Lareasa and Mose Hodge; brother, James O. Lively; and brother-in-law, Robert Boyd. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Henry (Bud) Craft; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Steve Wharton...

Earl Cox

Earl Cox

Jan 21, 2014

Earl Cox, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorsey Cox; and his wife, Mary Frances Cox. He is survived by his children, Jenny Spain and husband Paul, and David J. Cox and wife Stephanie; grandchildren, Stephanie Sydnor, Andrew Spain, Emily Spain, Hannah Cox, Davis Cox, and...

James Tackett

James Tackett

Jan 20, 2014

James Udell Tackett, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 23, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home.

Samuel Yopp

Samuel Yopp

Jan 18, 2014

Samuel Alfred (Bill) Yopp, 88, of Shawsville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ethel Yopp; sons, Bill Roger Yopp, Paul Yopp, and Kenny Yopp; wives, Katherine Yopp and Frankie Yopp; brothers, Buster Yopp, Harvey Yopp, and Melton Yopp, and sisters, Violet Duncan, Thelma Dove, and Blanche Hinkle. He is...

Betty Rader

Betty Rader

Jan 18, 2014

Betty Jean Lester Rader, 50, of Willis, our precious sister, joined Jesus on January 18, 2014. At heaven’s gate she met her father, Luther Lester; mother, Ruby Lester Thompson; brothers, Jack and Jimmy Lester; and nephew, Daniel. She is survived by her brother, Ronnie (Betty) Lester; sisters, Elsie Seabrook, Judy (Gary) Roberts, Carolyn Altizer, and Kitty (Bruce) Harris; as well...

Katie Sowers

Katie Sowers

Jan 15, 2014

Katie R. Sowers, 73, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Inez Cooper; her first and second husbands, George Rose, Sr. and Willie Lee Sowers; daughter, Melissa Ann Rose; step-son, Joey Sowers; and sister, Charlotte Cooper. She is survived by her children, George and Sharon Rose, and Nancy...

Melba Kozar

Melba Kozar

Jan 11, 2014

Melba Jean Howard Kozar, 81, of Bassett, formerly of Riner, Virginia, fell asleep peacefully at home on January 11, 2014. She was born June 22, 1932. Preceded in death by her husband, Steve (Pops) Kozar; her parents, Charlie Howard and Nellie Wilson Howard. Sisters: Stella Kozar, Shirley Reed, Sandra Gibson, and Maxine Miller. Brothers: Charlie Howard and Early Howard. She...

Charles Dooley

Charles Dooley

Jan 9, 2014

Charles (Charlie) Preston Dooley, 77, of Christiansburg and formerly of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Cleve and Lucy Faye Dooley; and two infant sisters. He is survived by his two daughters, Sally Foutz (Sherman) and Sandra Arnold; longtime companion, Madeline Bishop; her daughters, Rhonda (Mike) and Melissa (Darrell);...

Dorothy Adkins

Dorothy Adkins

Jan 5, 2014

Dorothy Roop Adkins, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. C. F. Roop and Willie Ethel Roop; sisters, Ethel Haire and Leona Adkins; brothers, John Henry Roop, Junice Dale Roop, and Bud Frazier Roop; and son, Larry Anthony Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Wilford Adkins; sons,...

Ruby Norris

Ruby Norris

Jan 1, 2014

Ruby "Honey" Lively Norris, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2014 of complications from a stroke. She was born on November 14, 1929, in Pocahontas, Virginia, to the late Alfred Newton and Elizabeth Barnes Lively. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her husband, Worth "Squirt" Norris, to whom she was married...

Ronol Thompson

Ronol Thompson

Dec 29, 2013

Ronol Gene Thompson, 80 of Elliston, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ora W. and Nena Scaggs Thompson; a daughter, Carolyn Thompson; and a sister, Emilene Duncan. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen Yates Thompson; children, Don and Susan Lambert of Marion, VA, and Gary Lambert of...

Faye Altizer

Faye Altizer

Dec 28, 2013

Faye Mitchell Altizer, age 95, of Christiansburg, died peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2012 surrounded by family. She was born in Alum Ridge, VA. to parents, Ezra and Sadie R. Mitchell on July 19, 1917. She graduated valedictorian from high school, even though she was out of school for two years with rheumatic fever. Her education continued at National Business...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Donald Grubb

Donald Grubb

Feb 8, 2014

Donald Lee "Grubworm" Grubb, 59, of Christiansburg passed away February 8, 2014. Donald retired from the VA Dept. of Transportation with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delta Lee Grubb Jr. & Louise Graham Grubb. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda B Grubb; son, Richard Lee Grubb; daughter, Hannah Nicole...

Alma Scaggs

Alma Scaggs

Feb 6, 2014

Alma Josephine Cox Scaggs of Riner, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2014, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cicero and Gay Akers Cox; husband, Sidney Arnold Scaggs; sisters, Izola Moye and Hazel Scaggs; brothers, Grady, Brady, Shelba, and Elba Cox; son, Arnold Wayne Scaggs; and granddaughter, Angela Juanita Fisher....

Willard Hill

Willard Hill

Feb 4, 2014

Willard Clifton Hill, 86, of Christiansburg, entered into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; sons, Danny and Gary; parents, Roscoe and Cora Hill; and sister, Betty. He is survived by his daughters, Joyce (Bud) Brusseau and Connie (Bob) Eherenman; grandchildren, Jessica (Bobby), Wesley (Jacob), Brent (Melissa), and...

Jerry Robertson

Jerry Robertson

Feb 3, 2014

Jerry Edwin Robertson, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away February 3, 2014, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Jerry was born December 3, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the son of the late Cammie Craft Robertson and James Robertson; the step-son of the late Jason Gore and Janie Robertson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Billie Mullins...

William Turpin

William Turpin

Feb 2, 2014

William Lee “Randy” Turpin, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest E. and Nelva J. Turpin. He is survived by his sons, Brian L. Turpin and Bradley L. Turpin; grandchildren, Brady Lee Barrett, Kelsey Richardson, and Andrew Richardson; brothers, Ray Turpin and Gene Turpin; niece, Rebecca Turpin Schmidt;...

Waynard Radford

Waynard Radford

Feb 2, 2014

Waynard Carr Radford, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Arthur and Eunice Goad Radford; brothers, Elza “Bud” Radford and Will Radford; sisters, Mary Nolen and “Tootsie” Akers. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn “Kathy” Kelly; son, Anthony Radford; daughter, Latisha Radford, all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Chris...

Dianne Hall

Dianne Hall

Jan 31, 2014

Dianne Dalton Hall, 54, of Elliston, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Moir Addison Dalton. Dianne is survived by her husband of more than 34 years, Bubbie, who just can’t wait to be with her again in Heaven; daughter, Heather and Barry Light of Shawsville; son, Chance and...

Ronald Custer

Ronald Custer

Jan 30, 2014

Ronald Lee (Ronnie) Custer, 48, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Ronnie was preceded in death by many loved ones. Left behind to cherish his memory are two sons, Joshua and Joseph Custer; mother, Zelina Custer and Benito; father, Alfred Junior Custer; ex-wife and friend, Kay Custer; siblings, Arleta Early, Junior Custer...

Betty Craft

Betty Craft

Jan 23, 2014

Betty Yvonne Lively Craft, 70, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Frank and Nettie Mae Lively; daughter and son-in-law, Lareasa and Mose Hodge; brother, James O. Lively; and brother-in-law, Robert Boyd. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Henry (Bud) Craft; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Steve Wharton...

Earl Cox

Earl Cox

Jan 21, 2014

Earl Cox, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorsey Cox; and his wife, Mary Frances Cox. He is survived by his children, Jenny Spain and husband Paul, and David J. Cox and wife Stephanie; grandchildren, Stephanie Sydnor, Andrew Spain, Emily Spain, Hannah Cox, Davis Cox, and...

James Tackett

James Tackett

Jan 20, 2014

James Udell Tackett, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 23, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home.

Samuel Yopp

Samuel Yopp

Jan 18, 2014

Samuel Alfred (Bill) Yopp, 88, of Shawsville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ethel Yopp; sons, Bill Roger Yopp, Paul Yopp, and Kenny Yopp; wives, Katherine Yopp and Frankie Yopp; brothers, Buster Yopp, Harvey Yopp, and Melton Yopp, and sisters, Violet Duncan, Thelma Dove, and Blanche Hinkle. He is...

Betty Rader

Betty Rader

Jan 18, 2014

Betty Jean Lester Rader, 50, of Willis, our precious sister, joined Jesus on January 18, 2014. At heaven’s gate she met her father, Luther Lester; mother, Ruby Lester Thompson; brothers, Jack and Jimmy Lester; and nephew, Daniel. She is survived by her brother, Ronnie (Betty) Lester; sisters, Elsie Seabrook, Judy (Gary) Roberts, Carolyn Altizer, and Kitty (Bruce) Harris; as well...

Katie Sowers

Katie Sowers

Jan 15, 2014

Katie R. Sowers, 73, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Inez Cooper; her first and second husbands, George Rose, Sr. and Willie Lee Sowers; daughter, Melissa Ann Rose; step-son, Joey Sowers; and sister, Charlotte Cooper. She is survived by her children, George and Sharon Rose, and Nancy...

Melba Kozar

Melba Kozar

Jan 11, 2014

Melba Jean Howard Kozar, 81, of Bassett, formerly of Riner, Virginia, fell asleep peacefully at home on January 11, 2014. She was born June 22, 1932. Preceded in death by her husband, Steve (Pops) Kozar; her parents, Charlie Howard and Nellie Wilson Howard. Sisters: Stella Kozar, Shirley Reed, Sandra Gibson, and Maxine Miller. Brothers: Charlie Howard and Early Howard. She...

Charles Dooley

Charles Dooley

Jan 9, 2014

Charles (Charlie) Preston Dooley, 77, of Christiansburg and formerly of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Cleve and Lucy Faye Dooley; and two infant sisters. He is survived by his two daughters, Sally Foutz (Sherman) and Sandra Arnold; longtime companion, Madeline Bishop; her daughters, Rhonda (Mike) and Melissa (Darrell);...

Dorothy Adkins

Dorothy Adkins

Jan 5, 2014

Dorothy Roop Adkins, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. C. F. Roop and Willie Ethel Roop; sisters, Ethel Haire and Leona Adkins; brothers, John Henry Roop, Junice Dale Roop, and Bud Frazier Roop; and son, Larry Anthony Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Wilford Adkins; sons,...

Ruby Norris

Ruby Norris

Jan 1, 2014

Ruby "Honey" Lively Norris, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2014 of complications from a stroke. She was born on November 14, 1929, in Pocahontas, Virginia, to the late Alfred Newton and Elizabeth Barnes Lively. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her husband, Worth "Squirt" Norris, to whom she was married...

Ronol Thompson

Ronol Thompson

Dec 29, 2013

Ronol Gene Thompson, 80 of Elliston, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ora W. and Nena Scaggs Thompson; a daughter, Carolyn Thompson; and a sister, Emilene Duncan. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen Yates Thompson; children, Don and Susan Lambert of Marion, VA, and Gary Lambert of...

Faye Altizer

Faye Altizer

Dec 28, 2013

Faye Mitchell Altizer, age 95, of Christiansburg, died peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2012 surrounded by family. She was born in Alum Ridge, VA. to parents, Ezra and Sadie R. Mitchell on July 19, 1917. She graduated valedictorian from high school, even though she was out of school for two years with rheumatic fever. Her education continued at National Business...