Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Doris Pugh Nixon

Doris Pugh Nixon

Jan 6, 2024

Doris Pugh Nixon, 88, of Christiansburg peacefully passed surrounded by loving family on January 6, 2024. Doris was born in Floyd, Virginia on October 7, 1935 to Ottis Pugh Sr. and Ola Sowers Pugh. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Henry Wilmon Nixon, her parents; two older brothers, Ted and Randall Pugh; and brother and...

Judy Ann MacBrair

Judy Ann MacBrair

Jan 5, 2024

Judy, age 75, of Pilot, Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 5th, 2024. Judy was a devoted daughter, wonderful mother, grandmother, and the best great grandmother (Shu Shu). Judy received her master’s degree at Virginia Tech and was close to receiving her doctorate before dropping out to raise her granddaughter, Renee. Judy was the most fiercely...

Cynthia 'Cindy' A. Parker

Cynthia 'Cindy' A. Parker

Jan 4, 2024

Cynthia “Cindy” A. Parker, 59 of Christiansburg passed away January 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Betty Jennings, brothers, Brad Wheeler and David Jennings, twin sister, Susan, and nephew, Jason Thacker. Cindy is survived by her daughter, Jessica L. Taylor with Ethan Frederick, Dawn Parker and J.P. Parker; grandchildren, Elyjah and Willow Parker; sister,...

Marlene Young

Marlene Young

Jan 4, 2024

Marlene Elizabeth Young was born on January 25th, 1960 in Montgomery County, Virginia her parents were Ruth Elizabeth Crisp a native of Christiansburg, Virginia and James Donald Crisp of Pulaski, Virginia. She watched her parents along with her grandparents S.B. Morgan and Lucy Elizabeth Morgan run their famous Taxi cab service and restaurant that was located on Depot Street in...

Nancy Hoover

Nancy Hoover

Jan 4, 2024

Nancy Hoover, 60 of Blacksburg, passed away January 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, MayAnne Markey. Nancy is survived by her sons, Marshall Hoover and Morgan Hoover; and her beloved dog, Peaches. She was an artist who enjoyed painting, woodworking, and glass blowing, as well as an avid gardener. Nancy traveled all of her life. Per...

Robert Boyd Birchfield

Robert Boyd Birchfield

Jan 1, 2024

Robert Boyd Birchfield, 83, from Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1940, to the late Homer Birchfield and Gertie Moore Birchfield. Besides his parents he is also preceded in death by his son, Weston Dale Birchfield and brother, James Thomas ‘Tom’ Birchfield. He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...

Nell Frances Doss

Nell Frances Doss

Jan 1, 2024

Nell Frances Doss, 74, born on February 16, 1949, was received into heaven (during her sleep) on January 1, 2024, at the Spring Oak Senior Living Home in Christiansburg. Nell moved to Christiansburg after receiving her degrees in higher education from Bluefield College, VA, and graduating with her Bachelor of Science at Radford University, followed by her Master’s Degree in...

Shelia Anne Bond

Shelia Anne Bond

Jan 1, 2024

Shelia Anne Ballard Bond, age 64, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1959 to the late L.G. Snider, Jr. and Lois French Snider. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by two husbands, Tommy Bond and John Ballard, a stillborn brother, and a sister,...

Garnet Ross Woolwine

Garnet Ross Woolwine

Jan 1, 2024

Garnet Ross Woolwine received her angel wings on January 1, 2024. She was born February 8, 1926, in Mingo County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kipps Woolwine; her twin sister, Gracie Mae Woolwine and Gracie’s husband, Gilbert Woolwine, Kipps’ brother. Garnet is survived by her only daughter, Linda Gray Hylton (Steve); and a step-daughter,...

Tonya Bailey Campbell

Tonya Bailey Campbell

Dec 31, 2023

Tonya Bailey Campbell, 33, of Christiansburg was called home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023. Tonya was born on February 22, 1990, in Christiansburg, VA, she was born to the late Karen Sue Nichols and Bobby Gene Bailey. She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Karen Sue Nichols. Surviving is her husband, Shawn Campbell of...

Michael Franklin Hubble

Michael Franklin Hubble

Dec 31, 2023

Michael Franklin Hubble, 66 of Christiansburg, passed away December 31, 2023 with his daughters by his side. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hubble; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas Reese; and special uncle and aunt, Merlin and Opal Foltz. Michael is survived by his daughters, Morgan Hubble and Michelle Ratcliff...

Barry O’Neil Bodo

Barry O’Neil Bodo

Dec 28, 2023

Barry O’Neil Bodo (July 3, 1940 – December 28, 2023) departed this world surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Stephen Bodo and Florence Miller Bodo of Northampton, a German, Polish and Hungarian community. Raised in the family home in the village of Weaversville, Barry grew up with his German-Hungarian roots and cultures and a long line...

Darlene Barker Francisco

Darlene Barker Francisco

Dec 28, 2023

Darlene Barker Francisco left this life to begin her new life with Christ on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Darlene was born on July 13, 1938, in Indian Valley, Virginia, to the late Walter Martin Lyons and Magalene Hollandsworth Lyons. She retired from the State of Virginia, where she worked at Catawba Hospital in the Dietary Department. She enjoyed reading, crossword...

Linda C Bishop

Linda C Bishop

Dec 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of Linda Lou Coulson Bishop It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Linda Lou Coulson Bishop, age 80, at her home on Walton Road in Radford, on December 27, 2023. Linda is now reunited with her loved ones who preceded her in death, including her dear parents Lura Belle and...

Gary W. Lawrence

Gary W. Lawrence

Dec 27, 2023

Gary Wayne Lawrence, 52 of Christiansburg passed away on December 27, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his mother Della Rose Bailey; father Henry Isaac Lawrence Jr, and brother Dennis Ray Bailey. He is survived by his wife Missy Lawrence, children; Ashley and Chase Chamberlain, Gary Lawrence Jr, Brandon Lawrence, Destiny Lawrence and Jacob Snyder. Step children; Austin and...

William Frank 'Bill' Chrisman

William Frank 'Bill' Chrisman

Dec 27, 2023

William Frank ‘Bill’ Chrisman, age 86, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023. Bill was born April 13, 1937, in Christiansburg. He was a son of the late William Maurice Chrisman and Florence Webley Chrisman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the woman he loved for over...

Dennis Bond

Dennis Bond

Dec 26, 2023

Dennis Bond, 64 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Lovern Bond; sisters, Cathy Hatcher and Maybell Hatcher; and brothers, Tommy Bond and David Bond. Dennis is survived by his brothers, Jerry Bond (Sandra), Joe Bond (Rheagene), Richard Bond; and sister, Louise Williams. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Shirley Lester Bishop

Shirley Lester Bishop

Dec 24, 2023

Shirley Lester Bishop, of Riner, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2023 with loved ones by her side. She born on April 26, 1935 and lived a life filled with love, devotion, and an unwavering dedication to her family. Shirley was the loving daughter of Cletus E. and Cora T. Lester both of whom preceded her in...

Lawrence Clayton Tabor

Lawrence Clayton Tabor

Dec 23, 2023

Lawrence Clayton Tabor, 85, of 201 Wheatland Court, Christiansburg VA, departed this life Saturday morning, December 23, 2023. Born in Giles County on April 22, 1938, he was the son of the late William Meadow Tabor and Emma Jane Rock Tabor. Lawrence was retired from the town of Blacksburg where he served as an Engineer. He was a long-time member...

Treva Marie Huff

Treva Marie Huff

Dec 22, 2023

Treva Marie Huff, 91 of Merrimac Community of Blacksburg, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Treva was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Pearlie Huff; brothers, Carlyn (Fuzzy) Huff, Roy Huff, Sam Huff, Charles Huff; sisters, Clara Sheppard, Maudie Ramsey, Pauline Mullins, and Charlene Keen; and daughter, Patricia Bryant. She is survived by her...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Doris Pugh Nixon

Doris Pugh Nixon

Jan 6, 2024

Doris Pugh Nixon, 88, of Christiansburg peacefully passed surrounded by loving family on January 6, 2024. Doris was born in Floyd, Virginia on October 7, 1935 to Ottis Pugh Sr. and Ola Sowers Pugh. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Henry Wilmon Nixon, her parents; two older brothers, Ted and Randall Pugh; and brother and...

Judy Ann MacBrair

Judy Ann MacBrair

Jan 5, 2024

Judy, age 75, of Pilot, Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 5th, 2024. Judy was a devoted daughter, wonderful mother, grandmother, and the best great grandmother (Shu Shu). Judy received her master’s degree at Virginia Tech and was close to receiving her doctorate before dropping out to raise her granddaughter, Renee. Judy was the most fiercely...

Cynthia 'Cindy' A. Parker

Cynthia 'Cindy' A. Parker

Jan 4, 2024

Cynthia “Cindy” A. Parker, 59 of Christiansburg passed away January 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Betty Jennings, brothers, Brad Wheeler and David Jennings, twin sister, Susan, and nephew, Jason Thacker. Cindy is survived by her daughter, Jessica L. Taylor with Ethan Frederick, Dawn Parker and J.P. Parker; grandchildren, Elyjah and Willow Parker; sister,...

Marlene Young

Marlene Young

Jan 4, 2024

Marlene Elizabeth Young was born on January 25th, 1960 in Montgomery County, Virginia her parents were Ruth Elizabeth Crisp a native of Christiansburg, Virginia and James Donald Crisp of Pulaski, Virginia. She watched her parents along with her grandparents S.B. Morgan and Lucy Elizabeth Morgan run their famous Taxi cab service and restaurant that was located on Depot Street in...

Nancy Hoover

Nancy Hoover

Jan 4, 2024

Nancy Hoover, 60 of Blacksburg, passed away January 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, MayAnne Markey. Nancy is survived by her sons, Marshall Hoover and Morgan Hoover; and her beloved dog, Peaches. She was an artist who enjoyed painting, woodworking, and glass blowing, as well as an avid gardener. Nancy traveled all of her life. Per...

Robert Boyd Birchfield

Robert Boyd Birchfield

Jan 1, 2024

Robert Boyd Birchfield, 83, from Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1940, to the late Homer Birchfield and Gertie Moore Birchfield. Besides his parents he is also preceded in death by his son, Weston Dale Birchfield and brother, James Thomas ‘Tom’ Birchfield. He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...

Nell Frances Doss

Nell Frances Doss

Jan 1, 2024

Nell Frances Doss, 74, born on February 16, 1949, was received into heaven (during her sleep) on January 1, 2024, at the Spring Oak Senior Living Home in Christiansburg. Nell moved to Christiansburg after receiving her degrees in higher education from Bluefield College, VA, and graduating with her Bachelor of Science at Radford University, followed by her Master’s Degree in...

Shelia Anne Bond

Shelia Anne Bond

Jan 1, 2024

Shelia Anne Ballard Bond, age 64, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1959 to the late L.G. Snider, Jr. and Lois French Snider. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by two husbands, Tommy Bond and John Ballard, a stillborn brother, and a sister,...

Garnet Ross Woolwine

Garnet Ross Woolwine

Jan 1, 2024

Garnet Ross Woolwine received her angel wings on January 1, 2024. She was born February 8, 1926, in Mingo County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kipps Woolwine; her twin sister, Gracie Mae Woolwine and Gracie’s husband, Gilbert Woolwine, Kipps’ brother. Garnet is survived by her only daughter, Linda Gray Hylton (Steve); and a step-daughter,...

Tonya Bailey Campbell

Tonya Bailey Campbell

Dec 31, 2023

Tonya Bailey Campbell, 33, of Christiansburg was called home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023. Tonya was born on February 22, 1990, in Christiansburg, VA, she was born to the late Karen Sue Nichols and Bobby Gene Bailey. She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Karen Sue Nichols. Surviving is her husband, Shawn Campbell of...

Michael Franklin Hubble

Michael Franklin Hubble

Dec 31, 2023

Michael Franklin Hubble, 66 of Christiansburg, passed away December 31, 2023 with his daughters by his side. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hubble; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas Reese; and special uncle and aunt, Merlin and Opal Foltz. Michael is survived by his daughters, Morgan Hubble and Michelle Ratcliff...

Barry O’Neil Bodo

Barry O’Neil Bodo

Dec 28, 2023

Barry O’Neil Bodo (July 3, 1940 – December 28, 2023) departed this world surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Stephen Bodo and Florence Miller Bodo of Northampton, a German, Polish and Hungarian community. Raised in the family home in the village of Weaversville, Barry grew up with his German-Hungarian roots and cultures and a long line...

Darlene Barker Francisco

Darlene Barker Francisco

Dec 28, 2023

Darlene Barker Francisco left this life to begin her new life with Christ on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Darlene was born on July 13, 1938, in Indian Valley, Virginia, to the late Walter Martin Lyons and Magalene Hollandsworth Lyons. She retired from the State of Virginia, where she worked at Catawba Hospital in the Dietary Department. She enjoyed reading, crossword...

Linda C Bishop

Linda C Bishop

Dec 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of Linda Lou Coulson Bishop It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Linda Lou Coulson Bishop, age 80, at her home on Walton Road in Radford, on December 27, 2023. Linda is now reunited with her loved ones who preceded her in death, including her dear parents Lura Belle and...

Gary W. Lawrence

Gary W. Lawrence

Dec 27, 2023

Gary Wayne Lawrence, 52 of Christiansburg passed away on December 27, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his mother Della Rose Bailey; father Henry Isaac Lawrence Jr, and brother Dennis Ray Bailey. He is survived by his wife Missy Lawrence, children; Ashley and Chase Chamberlain, Gary Lawrence Jr, Brandon Lawrence, Destiny Lawrence and Jacob Snyder. Step children; Austin and...

William Frank 'Bill' Chrisman

William Frank 'Bill' Chrisman

Dec 27, 2023

William Frank ‘Bill’ Chrisman, age 86, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023. Bill was born April 13, 1937, in Christiansburg. He was a son of the late William Maurice Chrisman and Florence Webley Chrisman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the woman he loved for over...

Dennis Bond

Dennis Bond

Dec 26, 2023

Dennis Bond, 64 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Lovern Bond; sisters, Cathy Hatcher and Maybell Hatcher; and brothers, Tommy Bond and David Bond. Dennis is survived by his brothers, Jerry Bond (Sandra), Joe Bond (Rheagene), Richard Bond; and sister, Louise Williams. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Shirley Lester Bishop

Shirley Lester Bishop

Dec 24, 2023

Shirley Lester Bishop, of Riner, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2023 with loved ones by her side. She born on April 26, 1935 and lived a life filled with love, devotion, and an unwavering dedication to her family. Shirley was the loving daughter of Cletus E. and Cora T. Lester both of whom preceded her in...

Lawrence Clayton Tabor

Lawrence Clayton Tabor

Dec 23, 2023

Lawrence Clayton Tabor, 85, of 201 Wheatland Court, Christiansburg VA, departed this life Saturday morning, December 23, 2023. Born in Giles County on April 22, 1938, he was the son of the late William Meadow Tabor and Emma Jane Rock Tabor. Lawrence was retired from the town of Blacksburg where he served as an Engineer. He was a long-time member...

Treva Marie Huff

Treva Marie Huff

Dec 22, 2023

Treva Marie Huff, 91 of Merrimac Community of Blacksburg, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 22, 2023. Treva was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Pearlie Huff; brothers, Carlyn (Fuzzy) Huff, Roy Huff, Sam Huff, Charles Huff; sisters, Clara Sheppard, Maudie Ramsey, Pauline Mullins, and Charlene Keen; and daughter, Patricia Bryant. She is survived by her...