Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Barbara Lou Crowder

Mar 26, 2023

Barbara Lou Crowder, passed away peacefully in her Blacksburg home on Sunday March 26, 2023 at the age of 85. Predeceased by Mckinley Crowder, loving husband of 55 years, David Crowder, son, three brothers, and one sister. Lovingly remembered by, her sister Lula and husband John Collins, Daughter Deborah Crowder, Daughter Patricia Foley, Grandchildren April Crowder, April Shepard and Husband,...

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Alechia Mae Stone-Vaughn

Mar 24, 2023

Alechia Mae Stone-Vaughn, 56, of Christiansburg VA. passed away on March 24, 2023. She is preceded in death by parents James Lester William Stone and Nellie Mae Long Stone. Grandparents William (Bill) and Nell Stone, Irene and Carl William Long. Alechia is survived by her husband Michael Vaughn, son Matthew William Stone, daughter Scarlett Lee Kirkpatrick, brother James William Stone...

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Mary Ethel Wheeling

Mar 22, 2023

Wheeling, Mary Ethel, 94, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mary Ethel was born in Montgomery County, VA on January 4, 1929 She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie Richardson Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Mae Wheeling, Edith Darcas Wheeling...

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Lori Bentley

Mar 19, 2023

Lori Bentley, 58 of Christiansburg passed away March 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Tuttle; father, Lee Cross; sister, Vicky Cross; and sister-in-law, Susan Cross. Lori is survived by her husband, Donald Bentley; children, Hannah Bentley and fiancé, Brett Smith, Austin Hamel and wife, Lindsay, Brad Hamel, and Shawn Hamel; grandchildren, Zac Wickline, Gabriel Hamel,...

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Ann Hornbarger Carter

Mar 18, 2023

Ann Hornbarger Carter, 92, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg Virginia, died on March 18th, 2023, at home surrounded by love. Ann was born on March 16th, 1931 in Davy West Virginia. After Ann graduated from Christiansburg High School, she went on to study at Radford College and then Oklahoma State University where she graduated with a BS in Education. After...

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Roberto "Robert" Javier Mayorga

Mar 16, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Roberto "Robert" Javier Mayorga on 3/16/2023. Robert was born on 6/20/1967 and is survived by his loving spouse, Susan; stepchildren Avalon and Jesse McMullen; sons Anthony and Christopher Rilling; mother Carmen Gonzales Posada; siblings Carmen Strickling (spouse William Strickling and son Benjamin), Carlos Mayorga (spouse Nancy Mayorga and...

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John Edward Atkins

Mar 11, 2023

ATKINS, JOHN EDWARD, 97 of Maybrook, VA, passed away in the loving care of his family, on March 11, 2023 on the eve of his 98th birthday, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Christiansburg, VA. He was born on March 12, 1925 the seventh child, (eight sons and a daughter), born to Warren L. and Blanche (Williams)...

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Frances M. Mottesheard

Mar 10, 2023

Frances M. Mottesheard age 84, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home. The daughter of the late Alexander Merle and Neda Thompson McGuire, she attended Bain Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. She retired from Corning Glass and also Harvey’s Chevrolet. She enjoyed crafts and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald...

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Linda W. Smith

Mar 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10, 2023 Linda W. Smith, 74 of Riner, passed away. Linda was born on April 28, 1948 in Blacksburg, VA, to the late Joseph F. Wolfe and Maggie Wolfe Parrish. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Vance E. Smith; and her brother, Donnie Wolfe. She is...

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Donnie Dean McClaugherty

Mar 9, 2023

Donnie Dean McClaugherty, died at his home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born in Princeton, WV on August 2, 1952. He grew up in Rich Creek, Va and graduated from Narrows High School. Later he moved to Christiansburg with his family. He worked with his father for a while until he started doing maintenance work at Shelor’s and...

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Rev. Richard Hubert 'Dick' Horne

Mar 3, 2023

The Rev. Richard Hubert “Dick” Horne, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. H. Leveta Horne and her husband, Eric Brown; his four granddaughters, Rachel Altizer and her husband, Daniel Altizer, Grayce Woodrum and her husband, Preston Woodrum, Quinn Horne, and Makenna...

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Phillip Greer

Feb 27, 2023

Phillip Greer, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmon C. Greer and Laura Elanor Moore Greer; and niece, Deva Greer. Phillip is survived by his daughter, Kelly Lynn Greer; sister, Carmen Greer; brother, Daniel B. Greer; nieces, Helen Greer and Mahola Greer; as well as many great-nieces and nephews....

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Darrell Ray Austin

Feb 26, 2023

Darrell Ray Austin, 51 of Pilot VA passed on from this life on Sunday February 26, 2023, in his home surrounded by close family and friends. Darrell’s love for the outdoors inspired him to be close to nature at his home in Pilot VA. He had many passions including gardening, restoring vintage cars and music. He especially loved “jamming” with...

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William "Randy" Randolph Cromer

Feb 24, 2023

William Randolph “Randy” Cromer, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L. Cromer and Birtie Mae Cromer, his father and mother-in-law, Harry and Dorothy Keyes and one brother, Barry Cromer. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 43 years,...

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Edgar 'Ed' Craig Turner Sr.

Feb 22, 2023

Edgar “Ed” Craig Turner Sr. passed away in his home in Christiansburg, VA, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Ed was a man of many talents and interests who loved his family and friends well. Born September 1, 1956, Ed was the second child of Ernest Craig Turner, Jr. and Janet Reed Turner of Blacksburg, VA. Ed leaves behind his sister...

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Rose Patricia Lovern

Feb 21, 2023

The world is greatly saddened by the lost the sweet little hat lady, Rose Patricia Lovern, on February 21, 2023 after a full life of 90 years. She has gone to be with her heavenly father, her longtime husband Norman and her grandson Gary Ward (her Teddy Bear), and all her loved ones that preceded her in her in death....

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Frank Burnett Harvey

Feb 20, 2023

Frank Burnett Harvey, 92 of Elliston, passed away on February 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren Ward Harvey and Frances Mabel Harvey; and son, Larry Harvey. Frank is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan Siler Harvey; children, Shannon Graham and husband Michael, Karen Strickler and husband C.G.; daughter-in-law, Melanie Harvey; grandchildren, Stephen Graham,...

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Shelby Earles Altizer

Feb 18, 2023

Shelby E. Altizer, 83, of Christiansburg, VA passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin C. and Juanita “June” Spangler Earles. She is survived by her daughter, Sherrie Altizer; a son, Denny (Renee) Altizer; grandchildren, McKenzie (Everett) Locker and Katelyn Altizer; and her significant other, Tom Slusher. Shelby retired from C&P...

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George R. 'Bob' Smith Jr.

Feb 18, 2023

DR. GEORGE R. (“Bob”) SMITH, JR., passed away on February 18, 2023, at the age of 96, with his family by his side. We miss him already. A native of Caswell County, North Carolina, Bob was born on January 14, 1927, the eldest child of George R. Smith, Sr., and Sarah Louise Jones. He was preceded in death by his...

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Norma 'Jean' Keith Hurst

Feb 18, 2023

Norma ‘Jean’ Keith Hurst, 83 of Shawsville, passed away on February 18, 2023. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Walter Keith and Hazel Beatrice Atkinson Keith; sons, Rusty Hurst, Ricky Hurst; sister, Geraldine K. MacMackin; brothers, Bubby Keith and Larry Keith; and granddaughter, Crystal Bandy Carico. She is survived by her children, Pamala H. Bandy, Rodney Hurst...

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