Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Rose Mary Moore

Rose Mary Moore

Sep 15, 2023

Rose Mary Moore (65) of Blacksburg, Va passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born in Clintwood, Va, living most of her life in Kentucky and Tennessee. Preceded by her husband Ronald (69), and daughter Misty (34). Survived by Ronnie (son), Phillip (son) with Karen, Brazen, Zander, & Zeppelin, as well as Misty's son and grandson Rollin & Hendrixx-Kai...

Emory L. Booker, Jr.

Emory L. Booker, Jr.

Sep 9, 2023

Emory L. Booker, Jr., was an energetic father and grandad with a love for family and friends. He passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 while in physical therapy after completion of a successful surgery. Emory was born August 20,1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Pearl (Richardson) Booker and Emory Booker Sr. He enjoyed spending time with family--taking his...

Freddie Allen Walters

Freddie Allen Walters

Sep 6, 2023

Freddie Allen Walters, 85, left this earth peacefully and stepped into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior on September 6th, 2023. Fred was born on May 26th, 1938 to Lewis Allen Walters and Thelma Lucille Hypes, whom preceded him in death along with his beloved son, Blaine Allen Walters. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jimmie Edward Meador Jr.

Jimmie Edward Meador Jr.

Sep 5, 2023

Jimmie Edward Meador, Jr., 62 of Dublin, VA (formerly of Vinton, VA) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Jimmie was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Darlene Meador; his sister, Tammy Rena Meador-Scott; his brother, Riley Edward Meador, II and his niece, Joanie Marie Scott. Jimmie was a skilled heavy machine operator....

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher

Sep 3, 2023

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher born March 10, 1935 (88) passed quietly at her daughter’s home in Forest, Virginia on September 3,2023. Her life partner of 60 years was Dr. Ralph C Slusher who passed before her in 2012. She had a fulfilling life. At age 18 she was awarded the title of Miss Farmerette in Christiansburg, VA. From there she...

Coleen Lucille Craig Wheeler

Coleen Lucille Craig Wheeler

Sep 3, 2023

Coleen Lucile Craig Wheeler, age 97, died on Sunday, September 3, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Coleen was the last surviving child of Martha Lucile Ivey Stallings and William Pinkney Craig. Born on October 5, 1925, in Schoolfield, Virginia, she spent most of her adult life in Bristol, Virginia. She was a licensed pilot and served in the Civil Air Patrol. Coleen...

Mahesh Dayalji Desai

Mahesh Dayalji Desai

Aug 29, 2023

Mahesh Dayalji Desai, 83, of Christiansburg passed away at his home August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Bharti, daughter Sangita, and parents Dayalji and Sumitra. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was born on October 5, 1939 in the village of Kanbad, Gujarat, India. After marriage, he moved his family to Leicester, England,...

Nancy Barker Akers

Nancy Barker Akers

Aug 28, 2023

Nancy Barker Akers, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 28, 2023. Nancy was a very talented seamstress, cook, and writer. She wrote many of the Christmas plays for Faith Baptist and also had a story published. She loved the Lord, taught Sunday School for many years, and enjoyed accompanying Paulette to her Gospel singing...

Barbara Kincer Gordon

Barbara Kincer Gordon

Aug 27, 2023

Barbara Kincer Gordon, 83 of Radford, went to her forever home with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2023. She was the sweetest and dearest soul who loved her family and friends. Barbara was also a member of the Blue Ridge Model A Club and a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...

Judy May Orren

Judy May Orren

Aug 27, 2023

Judy May Orren, 63, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Ida May Buzzard Hodge and her husband, Howard Gregory Orren. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Orren; siblings, Tommy (Brenda) Hodge, Sherry Reynolds, and Katie (Joe) Bohn; uncle, Sherman (Betty) Hodge; and, a host of...

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd

Aug 23, 2023

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd, 93, of Elliston, Virginia, formerly of Greenville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lula Brakefield, her husband, Sherman Lloyd, three children, Betty (Joe) Tratnik, Kathy Taylor, and Earnest Hall, one great grandchild, Joseph Ramon Tratnik and her brothers, OB, Frank,...

Maurice T. "Bud" Akers Jr.

Maurice T. "Bud" Akers Jr.

Aug 22, 2023

Maurice “Bud” Akers of Christiansburg, Va, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, at the age of 79 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born on May 8th, 1944, to the late Maurice Tasewell Akers and Dorothy Poff Akers. Bud was a devoted family man and found great joy in spending time together. Left...

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick

Aug 16, 2023

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick, 87, of Christiansburg passed away on August 16, 2023. She was born in Norfolk to the late Edward and Margaret Deshields. She was a graduate of Radford College. Sandra was a first-grade teacher at Christiansburg Primary School for many years. Sandra is survived by husband, Art Hamrick and his children, A.G (Lisa) and Darrell; sons, Tay...

José Araiza Galvan

José Araiza Galvan

Aug 13, 2023

José Araiza Galvan departed this life on August 13,2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Jose was born in Jocoqui, Apaseo el Grande Mexico on Sept 7, 1959. Jose had a love for gardening and maintaining a meticulous yard. He gifted the fruits of his labor to his family, friends, and neighbors. He worked for Clark's Hilltop Nursery for over 30...

Deborah Collins

Deborah Collins

Aug 8, 2023

Deborah Collins, 67, of Pilot VA passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Della Adkins; son, Christopher Todd Collins. brothers, Gary, Ronald, and James Adkins; sister, Juanita Hollinsworth. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Barry Collins; daughter, Michelle Collins; special niece, Courtney Rowland; special nephew, Justin Nester;...

Robert F. Woody Jr.

Robert F. Woody Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

Robert F. Woody, Jr., age 94 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnett Brillhart Woody; parents, Robert and Besse Mae Woody; and sister, Jeanine Holloway. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Walter L. and Anna Woody; and grandson, Tristan R. Woody. Robert was a graduate of Virginia...

Mack C. Higgins

Mack C. Higgins

Aug 6, 2023

Mack C Higgins passed away on August 6 at the age of 77 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Christiansburg, Virginia on December 4, 1945, Mac was a loving and protective father, brother, and husband, a devoted firefighter, a car enthusiast, and race car driver. Mac was a car and racing fanatic. Taking the driving skills he learned as a rebellious...

Kimberlie R. Lewis

Kimberlie R. Lewis

Jul 29, 2023

Kimberlie R. Lewis, 53 of Christiansburg, passed away on July 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Bucher Trant; grandmother, Catherine E. Bucher; and grandfather, Talmedge. Kim is survived by her brother, Mark E. Lewis; sister-in-law, Sharon R. Lewis; nephews, Darius C. Lewis, Andrew Morales; 1 great-niece and 2 great-nephew; as well as extended loved ones,...

Michael Perry Turpin

Michael Perry Turpin

Jul 29, 2023

Michael Perry Turpin, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on July 28, 2023, at his home. He was a 1994 graduate of Blacksburg High School. Michael worked for several years at C&S Door. Ember, his granddaughter, was his pride and joy ... the light of his life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William H. & Edith Turpin, and...

Kenneth Jordan

Kenneth Jordan

Jul 27, 2023

Kenneth Jordan, 81 of Blacksburg, passed away July 27, 2023. He worked repairing lawnmowers through his life. Kenneth loved his dogs, Buttons and Judy. He enjoyed cheering for Virginia Tech football, bingo and crafts with his friends in the nursing home, and working the garden at the nursing home. But he really enjoyed fishing on the river. Kenneth was preceded...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Rose Mary Moore

Rose Mary Moore

Sep 15, 2023

Rose Mary Moore (65) of Blacksburg, Va passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born in Clintwood, Va, living most of her life in Kentucky and Tennessee. Preceded by her husband Ronald (69), and daughter Misty (34). Survived by Ronnie (son), Phillip (son) with Karen, Brazen, Zander, & Zeppelin, as well as Misty's son and grandson Rollin & Hendrixx-Kai...

Emory L. Booker, Jr.

Emory L. Booker, Jr.

Sep 9, 2023

Emory L. Booker, Jr., was an energetic father and grandad with a love for family and friends. He passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 while in physical therapy after completion of a successful surgery. Emory was born August 20,1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Pearl (Richardson) Booker and Emory Booker Sr. He enjoyed spending time with family--taking his...

Freddie Allen Walters

Freddie Allen Walters

Sep 6, 2023

Freddie Allen Walters, 85, left this earth peacefully and stepped into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior on September 6th, 2023. Fred was born on May 26th, 1938 to Lewis Allen Walters and Thelma Lucille Hypes, whom preceded him in death along with his beloved son, Blaine Allen Walters. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jimmie Edward Meador Jr.

Jimmie Edward Meador Jr.

Sep 5, 2023

Jimmie Edward Meador, Jr., 62 of Dublin, VA (formerly of Vinton, VA) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Jimmie was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Darlene Meador; his sister, Tammy Rena Meador-Scott; his brother, Riley Edward Meador, II and his niece, Joanie Marie Scott. Jimmie was a skilled heavy machine operator....

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher

Sep 3, 2023

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher born March 10, 1935 (88) passed quietly at her daughter’s home in Forest, Virginia on September 3,2023. Her life partner of 60 years was Dr. Ralph C Slusher who passed before her in 2012. She had a fulfilling life. At age 18 she was awarded the title of Miss Farmerette in Christiansburg, VA. From there she...

Coleen Lucille Craig Wheeler

Coleen Lucille Craig Wheeler

Sep 3, 2023

Coleen Lucile Craig Wheeler, age 97, died on Sunday, September 3, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Coleen was the last surviving child of Martha Lucile Ivey Stallings and William Pinkney Craig. Born on October 5, 1925, in Schoolfield, Virginia, she spent most of her adult life in Bristol, Virginia. She was a licensed pilot and served in the Civil Air Patrol. Coleen...

Mahesh Dayalji Desai

Mahesh Dayalji Desai

Aug 29, 2023

Mahesh Dayalji Desai, 83, of Christiansburg passed away at his home August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Bharti, daughter Sangita, and parents Dayalji and Sumitra. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was born on October 5, 1939 in the village of Kanbad, Gujarat, India. After marriage, he moved his family to Leicester, England,...

Nancy Barker Akers

Nancy Barker Akers

Aug 28, 2023

Nancy Barker Akers, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 28, 2023. Nancy was a very talented seamstress, cook, and writer. She wrote many of the Christmas plays for Faith Baptist and also had a story published. She loved the Lord, taught Sunday School for many years, and enjoyed accompanying Paulette to her Gospel singing...

Barbara Kincer Gordon

Barbara Kincer Gordon

Aug 27, 2023

Barbara Kincer Gordon, 83 of Radford, went to her forever home with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2023. She was the sweetest and dearest soul who loved her family and friends. Barbara was also a member of the Blue Ridge Model A Club and a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...

Judy May Orren

Judy May Orren

Aug 27, 2023

Judy May Orren, 63, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Ida May Buzzard Hodge and her husband, Howard Gregory Orren. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Orren; siblings, Tommy (Brenda) Hodge, Sherry Reynolds, and Katie (Joe) Bohn; uncle, Sherman (Betty) Hodge; and, a host of...

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd

Aug 23, 2023

Thelma Ruth Brakefield Lloyd, 93, of Elliston, Virginia, formerly of Greenville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lula Brakefield, her husband, Sherman Lloyd, three children, Betty (Joe) Tratnik, Kathy Taylor, and Earnest Hall, one great grandchild, Joseph Ramon Tratnik and her brothers, OB, Frank,...

Maurice T. "Bud" Akers Jr.

Maurice T. "Bud" Akers Jr.

Aug 22, 2023

Maurice “Bud” Akers of Christiansburg, Va, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, at the age of 79 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born on May 8th, 1944, to the late Maurice Tasewell Akers and Dorothy Poff Akers. Bud was a devoted family man and found great joy in spending time together. Left...

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick

Aug 16, 2023

Sandra Jean Deshields Hamrick, 87, of Christiansburg passed away on August 16, 2023. She was born in Norfolk to the late Edward and Margaret Deshields. She was a graduate of Radford College. Sandra was a first-grade teacher at Christiansburg Primary School for many years. Sandra is survived by husband, Art Hamrick and his children, A.G (Lisa) and Darrell; sons, Tay...

José Araiza Galvan

José Araiza Galvan

Aug 13, 2023

José Araiza Galvan departed this life on August 13,2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Jose was born in Jocoqui, Apaseo el Grande Mexico on Sept 7, 1959. Jose had a love for gardening and maintaining a meticulous yard. He gifted the fruits of his labor to his family, friends, and neighbors. He worked for Clark's Hilltop Nursery for over 30...

Deborah Collins

Deborah Collins

Aug 8, 2023

Deborah Collins, 67, of Pilot VA passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Della Adkins; son, Christopher Todd Collins. brothers, Gary, Ronald, and James Adkins; sister, Juanita Hollinsworth. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Barry Collins; daughter, Michelle Collins; special niece, Courtney Rowland; special nephew, Justin Nester;...

Robert F. Woody Jr.

Robert F. Woody Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

Robert F. Woody, Jr., age 94 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnett Brillhart Woody; parents, Robert and Besse Mae Woody; and sister, Jeanine Holloway. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Walter L. and Anna Woody; and grandson, Tristan R. Woody. Robert was a graduate of Virginia...

Mack C. Higgins

Mack C. Higgins

Aug 6, 2023

Mack C Higgins passed away on August 6 at the age of 77 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Christiansburg, Virginia on December 4, 1945, Mac was a loving and protective father, brother, and husband, a devoted firefighter, a car enthusiast, and race car driver. Mac was a car and racing fanatic. Taking the driving skills he learned as a rebellious...

Kimberlie R. Lewis

Kimberlie R. Lewis

Jul 29, 2023

Kimberlie R. Lewis, 53 of Christiansburg, passed away on July 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Bucher Trant; grandmother, Catherine E. Bucher; and grandfather, Talmedge. Kim is survived by her brother, Mark E. Lewis; sister-in-law, Sharon R. Lewis; nephews, Darius C. Lewis, Andrew Morales; 1 great-niece and 2 great-nephew; as well as extended loved ones,...

Michael Perry Turpin

Michael Perry Turpin

Jul 29, 2023

Michael Perry Turpin, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on July 28, 2023, at his home. He was a 1994 graduate of Blacksburg High School. Michael worked for several years at C&S Door. Ember, his granddaughter, was his pride and joy ... the light of his life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William H. & Edith Turpin, and...

Kenneth Jordan

Kenneth Jordan

Jul 27, 2023

Kenneth Jordan, 81 of Blacksburg, passed away July 27, 2023. He worked repairing lawnmowers through his life. Kenneth loved his dogs, Buttons and Judy. He enjoyed cheering for Virginia Tech football, bingo and crafts with his friends in the nursing home, and working the garden at the nursing home. But he really enjoyed fishing on the river. Kenneth was preceded...