Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Julia Nixon Styne

Julia Nixon Styne

Feb 2, 2024

Julia Nixon Styne, 93, departed her earthly life on February 2, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Dr. Samuel H. Nixon and Gertrude Altizer Nixon. She was preceded, in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert J. Styne, and brother Samuel H. Nixon Jr. 

She was a member of...

Brenda Joy Frith Musselman

Brenda Joy Frith Musselman

Feb 2, 2024

Brenda Joy Frith Musselman, 77, passed quietly and peacefully to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024. She was residing at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Big Stone Gap, VA. Brenda was born on January 10,1947 in Martinsville, VA. She was the oldest child of Irvine Ford Frith and Gladys Estelle Wray Frith.

She grew up on a small...

Edna Wells Worrell

Edna Wells Worrell

Jan 31, 2024

Edna Jean Wells Worrell, 80 of Elliston, Virginia was known and loved by many throughout the small communities of Elliston and Shawsville. This sweet lady left us on January 31, 2024. Edna was born on September 6, 1943. to the late George Edward Wells and Virgie Bell Cheatwood Wells. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Worrell;...

Lena Mae Lytton

Lena Mae Lytton

Jan 29, 2024

Lena Mae Lytton, 71, of Christiansburg passed away on January 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.  She was a lifelong member of Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church, and worked at Don Kenny for many years.  Lena is preceded in death by her husband, James Adkins (Badeye), parents, William (Brownie) & Virginia Lytton;...

William "Hoover" Roosevelt Roberts

William "Hoover" Roosevelt Roberts

Jan 28, 2024

“William Roosevelt Roberts, 91, of Christiansburg, Virginia, known as Hoover to friends and family, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in his home on Smith Mountain Lake in Penhook, Virginia. Hoover was surrounded by family in his final days, in his room with a view of the lake.Hoover will be remembered, first, for his kindness and generosity, and second,...

Herbert Craig Miler

Herbert Craig Miler

Jan 27, 2024

Herbert Craig Miller, 100, of Blacksburg VA died on January 27, 2024.  He was born in Rowan County NC.Herbert is survived by his loving spouse Doris R Miller, his daughter Janet Miller and her spouse Timothy Ritz of Roanoke VA, his sons David Miller of Atlanta GA, Paul Miller of Roanoke VA,; step-sons John Ritz and Christian Ritz; his brother...

Shirley Ann Walters Baker Bartlett

Shirley Ann Walters Baker Bartlett

Jan 26, 2024

Born Shirley Ann Walters Baker Bartlett at New Altamons Hospital to George M. Walters Jr. and Verbena Dickerson Walters on August 25, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clayton L. Bartlett, brother Kelly B. Walters and sister-in-law Virginia Gerald Walters.  Shirley is survived by her ex-husband Billy S. Baker; son William (Willie) Baker; special sister Norma...

Floyd Luckado

Floyd Luckado

Jan 25, 2024

Floyd Luckado, 91 of Shawsville, passed away January 25, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Luckado.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Sue Luckado; daughter, Trisha Rabas (Mark Rabas); and grandchildren, Brooke Rabas, Bowie Rabas, and Katie Rabas.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Rev....

Gayle Chafin Hall

Gayle Chafin Hall

Jan 24, 2024

Gayle Darlene Chafin Hall joined the angels peacefully on Wednesday evening January 24, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.  Born on July 23, 1945 she lived most of her life in Southwestern Virginia near the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.  



Gayle, called Boogie by her father, was ten years younger than her brother Bobby.  She was an avid athlete at Auburn...

Jerry Lee Holdren

Jerry Lee Holdren

Jan 23, 2024

Jerry Lee Holdren, age, 78 of Willis, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Smith Holdren, and Agnes Carner Holdren; wife, Lydia Elizabeth Holdren; son, Jerry Lee Holdren, Jr.; daughter, Beverly Lynne Holdren-Harris; and brother, Geroge S. “Butch” Holdren, Jr.

He is survived by his sister, Beverly Quinn; son, Brian Holdren;...

Sylvia Ann Seavey

Sylvia Ann Seavey

Jan 23, 2024

Sylvia Seavey, 72 of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.  Sylvia was a daughter of the late Edward E. Nuckols, Sr. and Hollie Mae Lucas Nuckols.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel L. Seavey; daughter, Jennifer M. Collins; and brother, Edward E. Nuckols, Jr.

Sylvia was a graduate of...

Donald T. Gillenwater

Donald T. Gillenwater

Jan 19, 2024

Donald Thomas Gillenwater, 89, of Radford passed away on January 19, 2024. Don worked most of his career at the VDOT in Christiansburg.  He and his wife were members at the Alleghany Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill Gillenwater and Iva Thompson Gillenwater Baker; son, Shannon Gillenwater; brothers, Jim, Nelson and Sydney Gillenwater; and...

Roger Dale Deweese, Sr.

Roger Dale Deweese, Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Roger Dale Deweese, Sr, 74, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Layman and Mavis Collins Deweese; a wife, Margaret Deweese; and brothers, Mike and Wayne Deweese.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Deweese; his children, Alisa Deweese, Roger (Susan) Deweese, Jr, Chris (Debbie) Deweese, Robbie (Becky) Yopp,...

Rev. Earnest Clyde Fulcher

Rev. Earnest Clyde Fulcher

Jan 17, 2024

Rev. Earnest Clyde Fulcher

The Reverend Earnest Clyde Fulcher entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening, January 17, 2024, at the age of 97 years.

He enrolled in the US Navy on September 1, 1942, and served in the Mediterranean Arena in North Africa, Italy, and participated in Operation Overlord on D-Day. He received...

Joanne Price Reed

Joanne Price Reed

Jan 16, 2024

 

Joanne Price Reed, 73, of Prices Fork, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son James Wayne “Jamie” Reed. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica Shephard; grandchildren, Ashley Cridlin (Jacob), Kacie Shephard, Miranda Reed, and Jessica Reed; and, two great grandchildren. Her wishes were to be cremated and there will...

David Curtis

David Curtis

Jan 13, 2024

David Curtis, 30 of Radford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

David is survived by his parents, Robert and Lorraine; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

David was a kind, tender-hearted person, thoughtful, and a joy to be around.  He had a keen sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand when needed.

...

Coty Blaine Williams

Coty Blaine Williams

Jan 11, 2024

Coty Blaine Williams, 33, of Belspring, VA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1990. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Daniel Serling Booth and aunt, Laura Booth. He is survived by his fiancée, Jennifer Nunley-Weeks; his son Coty ‘CJ’ Blaine Williams; mother, Melissa Zirbes; brother, Miles Day Williams. Coty was a...

Charles Patrick King 'Pat'

Charles Patrick King 'Pat'

Jan 7, 2024

Charles Patrick King “Pat”, 66, of Christiansburg passed away on January 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Ann Gnegy King; his father, Charles M. King. He is survived by his mother, Mary McPeak Jennelle; brothers, Michael Lee King, Dennis Clinton King, and Stephen Douglas King; close friend, Renee Graham; furry friend, King; and several nieces and...

Martin Quiller Goad

Martin Quiller Goad

Jan 7, 2024

Martin Quiller Goad, of Roanoke, formerly of Nitro, WV and Hillsville, VA, passed away January 7, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Guy Goad and Eleanor Goetz Goad. Martin is survived by his son Bradley Goad (Robert Bugg); grandchild, Deseray Bugg; great-grandchildren, Chelsey Bugg, Cassidy Bugg, Caterina Bugg; brothers, Douglas God (Joan), Kenneth Goad, Joe Goetz...

Roger L. Dickerson

Roger L. Dickerson

Jan 7, 2024

Roger L. Dickerson of Riner passed away January 7, 2024. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Volvo Truck plant with 30+ years of service. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Hiley and Wave Dickerson. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; brother, Hiley, Jr.; sister, Shirley;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Julia Nixon Styne

Julia Nixon Styne

Feb 2, 2024

Julia Nixon Styne, 93, departed her earthly life on February 2, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Dr. Samuel H. Nixon and Gertrude Altizer Nixon. She was preceded, in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert J. Styne, and brother Samuel H. Nixon Jr. 

She was a member of...

Brenda Joy Frith Musselman

Brenda Joy Frith Musselman

Feb 2, 2024

Brenda Joy Frith Musselman, 77, passed quietly and peacefully to be with the Lord on February 2, 2024. She was residing at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Big Stone Gap, VA. Brenda was born on January 10,1947 in Martinsville, VA. She was the oldest child of Irvine Ford Frith and Gladys Estelle Wray Frith.

She grew up on a small...

Edna Wells Worrell

Edna Wells Worrell

Jan 31, 2024

Edna Jean Wells Worrell, 80 of Elliston, Virginia was known and loved by many throughout the small communities of Elliston and Shawsville. This sweet lady left us on January 31, 2024. Edna was born on September 6, 1943. to the late George Edward Wells and Virgie Bell Cheatwood Wells. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Worrell;...

Lena Mae Lytton

Lena Mae Lytton

Jan 29, 2024

Lena Mae Lytton, 71, of Christiansburg passed away on January 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.  She was a lifelong member of Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church, and worked at Don Kenny for many years.  Lena is preceded in death by her husband, James Adkins (Badeye), parents, William (Brownie) & Virginia Lytton;...

William "Hoover" Roosevelt Roberts

William "Hoover" Roosevelt Roberts

Jan 28, 2024

“William Roosevelt Roberts, 91, of Christiansburg, Virginia, known as Hoover to friends and family, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in his home on Smith Mountain Lake in Penhook, Virginia. Hoover was surrounded by family in his final days, in his room with a view of the lake.Hoover will be remembered, first, for his kindness and generosity, and second,...

Herbert Craig Miler

Herbert Craig Miler

Jan 27, 2024

Herbert Craig Miller, 100, of Blacksburg VA died on January 27, 2024.  He was born in Rowan County NC.Herbert is survived by his loving spouse Doris R Miller, his daughter Janet Miller and her spouse Timothy Ritz of Roanoke VA, his sons David Miller of Atlanta GA, Paul Miller of Roanoke VA,; step-sons John Ritz and Christian Ritz; his brother...

Shirley Ann Walters Baker Bartlett

Shirley Ann Walters Baker Bartlett

Jan 26, 2024

Born Shirley Ann Walters Baker Bartlett at New Altamons Hospital to George M. Walters Jr. and Verbena Dickerson Walters on August 25, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clayton L. Bartlett, brother Kelly B. Walters and sister-in-law Virginia Gerald Walters.  Shirley is survived by her ex-husband Billy S. Baker; son William (Willie) Baker; special sister Norma...

Floyd Luckado

Floyd Luckado

Jan 25, 2024

Floyd Luckado, 91 of Shawsville, passed away January 25, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Luckado.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Sue Luckado; daughter, Trisha Rabas (Mark Rabas); and grandchildren, Brooke Rabas, Bowie Rabas, and Katie Rabas.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Rev....

Gayle Chafin Hall

Gayle Chafin Hall

Jan 24, 2024

Gayle Darlene Chafin Hall joined the angels peacefully on Wednesday evening January 24, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.  Born on July 23, 1945 she lived most of her life in Southwestern Virginia near the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.  



Gayle, called Boogie by her father, was ten years younger than her brother Bobby.  She was an avid athlete at Auburn...

Jerry Lee Holdren

Jerry Lee Holdren

Jan 23, 2024

Jerry Lee Holdren, age, 78 of Willis, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Smith Holdren, and Agnes Carner Holdren; wife, Lydia Elizabeth Holdren; son, Jerry Lee Holdren, Jr.; daughter, Beverly Lynne Holdren-Harris; and brother, Geroge S. “Butch” Holdren, Jr.

He is survived by his sister, Beverly Quinn; son, Brian Holdren;...

Sylvia Ann Seavey

Sylvia Ann Seavey

Jan 23, 2024

Sylvia Seavey, 72 of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.  Sylvia was a daughter of the late Edward E. Nuckols, Sr. and Hollie Mae Lucas Nuckols.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel L. Seavey; daughter, Jennifer M. Collins; and brother, Edward E. Nuckols, Jr.

Sylvia was a graduate of...

Donald T. Gillenwater

Donald T. Gillenwater

Jan 19, 2024

Donald Thomas Gillenwater, 89, of Radford passed away on January 19, 2024. Don worked most of his career at the VDOT in Christiansburg.  He and his wife were members at the Alleghany Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill Gillenwater and Iva Thompson Gillenwater Baker; son, Shannon Gillenwater; brothers, Jim, Nelson and Sydney Gillenwater; and...

Roger Dale Deweese, Sr.

Roger Dale Deweese, Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Roger Dale Deweese, Sr, 74, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Layman and Mavis Collins Deweese; a wife, Margaret Deweese; and brothers, Mike and Wayne Deweese.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Deweese; his children, Alisa Deweese, Roger (Susan) Deweese, Jr, Chris (Debbie) Deweese, Robbie (Becky) Yopp,...

Rev. Earnest Clyde Fulcher

Rev. Earnest Clyde Fulcher

Jan 17, 2024

Rev. Earnest Clyde Fulcher

The Reverend Earnest Clyde Fulcher entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday evening, January 17, 2024, at the age of 97 years.

He enrolled in the US Navy on September 1, 1942, and served in the Mediterranean Arena in North Africa, Italy, and participated in Operation Overlord on D-Day. He received...

Joanne Price Reed

Joanne Price Reed

Jan 16, 2024

 

Joanne Price Reed, 73, of Prices Fork, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son James Wayne “Jamie” Reed. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica Shephard; grandchildren, Ashley Cridlin (Jacob), Kacie Shephard, Miranda Reed, and Jessica Reed; and, two great grandchildren. Her wishes were to be cremated and there will...

David Curtis

David Curtis

Jan 13, 2024

David Curtis, 30 of Radford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

David is survived by his parents, Robert and Lorraine; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

David was a kind, tender-hearted person, thoughtful, and a joy to be around.  He had a keen sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand when needed.

...

Coty Blaine Williams

Coty Blaine Williams

Jan 11, 2024

Coty Blaine Williams, 33, of Belspring, VA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1990. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Daniel Serling Booth and aunt, Laura Booth. He is survived by his fiancée, Jennifer Nunley-Weeks; his son Coty ‘CJ’ Blaine Williams; mother, Melissa Zirbes; brother, Miles Day Williams. Coty was a...

Charles Patrick King 'Pat'

Charles Patrick King 'Pat'

Jan 7, 2024

Charles Patrick King “Pat”, 66, of Christiansburg passed away on January 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Ann Gnegy King; his father, Charles M. King. He is survived by his mother, Mary McPeak Jennelle; brothers, Michael Lee King, Dennis Clinton King, and Stephen Douglas King; close friend, Renee Graham; furry friend, King; and several nieces and...

Martin Quiller Goad

Martin Quiller Goad

Jan 7, 2024

Martin Quiller Goad, of Roanoke, formerly of Nitro, WV and Hillsville, VA, passed away January 7, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Guy Goad and Eleanor Goetz Goad. Martin is survived by his son Bradley Goad (Robert Bugg); grandchild, Deseray Bugg; great-grandchildren, Chelsey Bugg, Cassidy Bugg, Caterina Bugg; brothers, Douglas God (Joan), Kenneth Goad, Joe Goetz...

Roger L. Dickerson

Roger L. Dickerson

Jan 7, 2024

Roger L. Dickerson of Riner passed away January 7, 2024. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Volvo Truck plant with 30+ years of service. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Hiley and Wave Dickerson. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; brother, Hiley, Jr.; sister, Shirley;...