Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Jan 18, 2023

Lynda Bishop Nelson (born Lynda Carolyn Bishop), who filled her life with friends, family, love, and magic, passed away at LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia, on January 18, 2023. She was 78. Lynda was born to Clarence and Maxine Bishop (nee Howery) at New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg on October 22, 1944. She began riding horses as a young girl...

Jay Lynn Horne

Jay Lynn Horne

Jan 17, 2023

Jay Lynn Horne of Shawsville, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Marie Horne; and mother-in-law, Geneva Morris. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Christine Horne; children, Tammy Atkinson, Jason Horne and wife Amanda; 8 grandkids; 10 great-grandkids; and sister-in-law, Betty Helvey. The family would like...

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Jan 16, 2023

Antoine “Mike” Scott, age 45 of Pulaski, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1977 in Toledo, Ohio and was raised in Christiansburg, Virginia. In 1997, Mike graduated from Christiansburg High School where he was considered a “local legend” wearing #6 for the Blue Demon Football...

Marty Moore

Marty Moore

Jan 15, 2023

Marty Moore, age 54 of Dublin died Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on January 12, 1969 a son of the late Carlos and Betty Moore. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Dustin; and sister, Fay Hardin. Surviving is his wife, Tomissa Riffe; children, Taylor Moore, Trevor Moore, Stephanie Martin, Kasie Riffe, Summer and Josh...

Debbie Wells Warren

Debbie Wells Warren

Jan 14, 2023

Debbie “Deb” Wells Warren, daughter of the late Ralph Wells, Sr. and Lorene Rose Wells was born on September 5, 1955. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Tom Warren, Jr. of Stuart, VA where they pastor the Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy. Her proudest accomplishment...

Betty Dalton

Betty Dalton

Jan 13, 2023

Betty Dalton, 67, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Eanes, her husband, Aubrey Wendell Dalton, and sisters, Marcus Funk and Debbie Eanes. She is survived by her sons, Rocky Dalton and Rodney (Heidi) Dalton; granddaughter, Maddie Dalton; brother, Gary Eanes; sisters, Marie...

Herman "Tommy" Alderman

Herman "Tommy" Alderman

Jan 13, 2023

Tommy Alderman went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was 72 years old. Born in June 1950 as Herman James Alderman, he was given the better-known nickname “Tommy” early in childhood by his many siblings. Though unable to finish school due to his family’s financial hardships, Tommy self-taught himself how to work on cars in...

Freida Levon Furrow (Squeaky)

Freida Levon Furrow (Squeaky)

Jan 9, 2023

Freida Levon Furrow ‘Squeaky’, of Elliston, passed away on January 9, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1938 to the late Edward Eugene and Oveda Bryant Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 year, Charlie Furrow; sisters, Kathy Nester, Loretta Furrow, Phyllis Bowles, and Juanita Dowdy; and son-in-law, Danny...

Roberta Argabright Hurst

Roberta Argabright Hurst

Jan 4, 2023

Roberta Argabright Hurst, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Shawsville, VA on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born in Christiansburg, VA to the late Ira Lemuel and Edith Beulah McNeil Argabright. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Dennit “Sam” Hurst, two grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Roberta is survived by her...

Velma A. McGuire

Velma A. McGuire

Jan 4, 2023

Velma A. McGuire, 79, of Christiansburg received her angel wings January 4, 2023 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is no longer in pain or sad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim McGuire; son, Jimmy McGuire; mother, Elsie Ratcliff; and sister, Darlene McGuyer. Left to treasure the memory of Velma are her brothers, Wayne Ratcliff (Darlene),...

Uncle Larry Wayne Keith

Uncle Larry Wayne Keith

Jan 3, 2023

‘Uncle Larry’ Wayne Keith, 71, of Shawsville passed away on January 3, 2023. He was born on October 1, 1951 to his late parents, Lawrence W. Keith and Hazel Keith. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine MacMakin; brother, Charles Keith; several nieces, nephews, and other family members. He is survived by his sisters,...

Shirley Edna McCoy Hudnall

Shirley Edna McCoy Hudnall

Jan 2, 2023

Shirley Hudnall of Riner, VA went home to meet her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on January 2nd, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Shirley E. McCoy and Callie Rebecca Phillips, both formerly of Floyd; foster parents, Lawrence and Louise Bryant of Cheylen, WV; brother, Eddie McCoy; husband, Billy Ray Hudnall; and daughter-in-law, Christie Hudnall....

Jane Burks Moore

Jane Burks Moore

Dec 30, 2022

Jane Burks Moore, age 65 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Burks; twin brother, James Burks; and niece, Mercy Scales. She is survived by her husband, Gratton Moore; daughter, Charlene Randolph; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Diane Burks; sister, Karen “Candy” Burks; granddaughters, Aniyah James, and Cielle...

Gary David Wardell

Gary David Wardell

Dec 27, 2022

Gary David Wardell, 74, of Christiansburg passed away on December 27, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1948 to the late Joseph Wardell and Alice Wardell. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister, Karen Wardell. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Isla (Bert), Sarah Wardell (Mark), Sparrow Merritt (Matt); son, Seth Wardell...

Barbara Carol Shupe

Barbara Carol Shupe

Dec 24, 2022

BARBARA CAROL (PORTER) SHUPE-Barbara C. Shupe, 77 died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Christiansburg, VA. She was born on April 25, 1945 in Wyoming County, WV. She was the daughter of Charles and Tessie Porter. She was raised with her 10 siblings in Cub Creek, WV. Barbara moved to Washington, DC at the age of 17 where...

Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore

Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore

Dec 23, 2022

On Friday, December 23rd, 2022, Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore–beloved daughter and sister–passed away. She was thirty-three and had waged a fierce battle against the enemy of type one diabetes. Born to Caren and Michael Gallimore and sister to Dakota Gallimore, “Jes” had an avid interest in criminal law, graduating from Old Dominion University and going on to assume the role of...

Rev. Theado Edward Simmons

Rev. Theado Edward Simmons

Dec 23, 2022

Rev. Theado Edward Simmons Sr., 85, of Elliston went home to be with the Lord December 23, 2022. He started working in a barber shop and retired with the railroad. In between he also farmed, tinkered in his garage, worked with his sawmill, and was a minister throughout his community and in local nursing homes. He was preceded in death...

William Carlton Miller

William Carlton Miller

Dec 20, 2022

“Daddy Bill” was called home on December 20, 2022, ending a 2 ½ year experience with cancer and a lifetime of service to his family, friends and the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born on July 11, 1934, in Christiansburg, Va. and was preceded in death by his parents H. Andrew Miller and Helen Dixon Miller, his grandparents Morris, C....

Mary Adila Linkous

Mary Adila Linkous

Dec 15, 2022

Mary Adila Linkous, born June 17, 1944, passed away on December 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her special daughter, Angela ‘Angie’ Linkous. Mary is survived by her sons, James Linkous (Juanita) of Floyd, Phillip Linkous of Christiansburg; daughter, Debbie Linkous; special grandson, J.R. Linkous; and special granddaughter, Gina Linkous. Mary loved to dance and she loved Elvis...

Robert Lee Reed

Robert Lee Reed

Dec 13, 2022

Robert Lee Reed, 45 of Floyd, passed away on December 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his husband, Stewart Cregger Reed; sister, Angie Miller; grandparents, Asa and Amanda Reed, John and Wanda Dickerson; and aunt, Judy Dickerson. Robert is survived by his mother, Nana Miller (Iven); father, Gary Reed; sister, April Gilbert; aunts, Belinda Alderman, Wanda Mae Hale...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Jan 18, 2023

Lynda Bishop Nelson (born Lynda Carolyn Bishop), who filled her life with friends, family, love, and magic, passed away at LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia, on January 18, 2023. She was 78. Lynda was born to Clarence and Maxine Bishop (nee Howery) at New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg on October 22, 1944. She began riding horses as a young girl...

Jay Lynn Horne

Jay Lynn Horne

Jan 17, 2023

Jay Lynn Horne of Shawsville, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Marie Horne; and mother-in-law, Geneva Morris. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Christine Horne; children, Tammy Atkinson, Jason Horne and wife Amanda; 8 grandkids; 10 great-grandkids; and sister-in-law, Betty Helvey. The family would like...

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Jan 16, 2023

Antoine “Mike” Scott, age 45 of Pulaski, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1977 in Toledo, Ohio and was raised in Christiansburg, Virginia. In 1997, Mike graduated from Christiansburg High School where he was considered a “local legend” wearing #6 for the Blue Demon Football...

Marty Moore

Marty Moore

Jan 15, 2023

Marty Moore, age 54 of Dublin died Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on January 12, 1969 a son of the late Carlos and Betty Moore. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Dustin; and sister, Fay Hardin. Surviving is his wife, Tomissa Riffe; children, Taylor Moore, Trevor Moore, Stephanie Martin, Kasie Riffe, Summer and Josh...

Debbie Wells Warren

Debbie Wells Warren

Jan 14, 2023

Debbie “Deb” Wells Warren, daughter of the late Ralph Wells, Sr. and Lorene Rose Wells was born on September 5, 1955. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Tom Warren, Jr. of Stuart, VA where they pastor the Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy. Her proudest accomplishment...

Betty Dalton

Betty Dalton

Jan 13, 2023

Betty Dalton, 67, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Eanes, her husband, Aubrey Wendell Dalton, and sisters, Marcus Funk and Debbie Eanes. She is survived by her sons, Rocky Dalton and Rodney (Heidi) Dalton; granddaughter, Maddie Dalton; brother, Gary Eanes; sisters, Marie...

Herman "Tommy" Alderman

Herman "Tommy" Alderman

Jan 13, 2023

Tommy Alderman went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was 72 years old. Born in June 1950 as Herman James Alderman, he was given the better-known nickname “Tommy” early in childhood by his many siblings. Though unable to finish school due to his family’s financial hardships, Tommy self-taught himself how to work on cars in...

Freida Levon Furrow (Squeaky)

Freida Levon Furrow (Squeaky)

Jan 9, 2023

Freida Levon Furrow ‘Squeaky’, of Elliston, passed away on January 9, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1938 to the late Edward Eugene and Oveda Bryant Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 year, Charlie Furrow; sisters, Kathy Nester, Loretta Furrow, Phyllis Bowles, and Juanita Dowdy; and son-in-law, Danny...

Roberta Argabright Hurst

Roberta Argabright Hurst

Jan 4, 2023

Roberta Argabright Hurst, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Shawsville, VA on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was born in Christiansburg, VA to the late Ira Lemuel and Edith Beulah McNeil Argabright. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Dennit “Sam” Hurst, two grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Roberta is survived by her...

Velma A. McGuire

Velma A. McGuire

Jan 4, 2023

Velma A. McGuire, 79, of Christiansburg received her angel wings January 4, 2023 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is no longer in pain or sad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim McGuire; son, Jimmy McGuire; mother, Elsie Ratcliff; and sister, Darlene McGuyer. Left to treasure the memory of Velma are her brothers, Wayne Ratcliff (Darlene),...

Uncle Larry Wayne Keith

Uncle Larry Wayne Keith

Jan 3, 2023

‘Uncle Larry’ Wayne Keith, 71, of Shawsville passed away on January 3, 2023. He was born on October 1, 1951 to his late parents, Lawrence W. Keith and Hazel Keith. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine MacMakin; brother, Charles Keith; several nieces, nephews, and other family members. He is survived by his sisters,...

Shirley Edna McCoy Hudnall

Shirley Edna McCoy Hudnall

Jan 2, 2023

Shirley Hudnall of Riner, VA went home to meet her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on January 2nd, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Shirley E. McCoy and Callie Rebecca Phillips, both formerly of Floyd; foster parents, Lawrence and Louise Bryant of Cheylen, WV; brother, Eddie McCoy; husband, Billy Ray Hudnall; and daughter-in-law, Christie Hudnall....

Jane Burks Moore

Jane Burks Moore

Dec 30, 2022

Jane Burks Moore, age 65 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Burks; twin brother, James Burks; and niece, Mercy Scales. She is survived by her husband, Gratton Moore; daughter, Charlene Randolph; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Diane Burks; sister, Karen “Candy” Burks; granddaughters, Aniyah James, and Cielle...

Gary David Wardell

Gary David Wardell

Dec 27, 2022

Gary David Wardell, 74, of Christiansburg passed away on December 27, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1948 to the late Joseph Wardell and Alice Wardell. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister, Karen Wardell. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Isla (Bert), Sarah Wardell (Mark), Sparrow Merritt (Matt); son, Seth Wardell...

Barbara Carol Shupe

Barbara Carol Shupe

Dec 24, 2022

BARBARA CAROL (PORTER) SHUPE-Barbara C. Shupe, 77 died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Christiansburg, VA. She was born on April 25, 1945 in Wyoming County, WV. She was the daughter of Charles and Tessie Porter. She was raised with her 10 siblings in Cub Creek, WV. Barbara moved to Washington, DC at the age of 17 where...

Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore

Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore

Dec 23, 2022

On Friday, December 23rd, 2022, Jessalyn Michelle Gallimore–beloved daughter and sister–passed away. She was thirty-three and had waged a fierce battle against the enemy of type one diabetes. Born to Caren and Michael Gallimore and sister to Dakota Gallimore, “Jes” had an avid interest in criminal law, graduating from Old Dominion University and going on to assume the role of...

Rev. Theado Edward Simmons

Rev. Theado Edward Simmons

Dec 23, 2022

Rev. Theado Edward Simmons Sr., 85, of Elliston went home to be with the Lord December 23, 2022. He started working in a barber shop and retired with the railroad. In between he also farmed, tinkered in his garage, worked with his sawmill, and was a minister throughout his community and in local nursing homes. He was preceded in death...

William Carlton Miller

William Carlton Miller

Dec 20, 2022

“Daddy Bill” was called home on December 20, 2022, ending a 2 ½ year experience with cancer and a lifetime of service to his family, friends and the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born on July 11, 1934, in Christiansburg, Va. and was preceded in death by his parents H. Andrew Miller and Helen Dixon Miller, his grandparents Morris, C....

Mary Adila Linkous

Mary Adila Linkous

Dec 15, 2022

Mary Adila Linkous, born June 17, 1944, passed away on December 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her special daughter, Angela ‘Angie’ Linkous. Mary is survived by her sons, James Linkous (Juanita) of Floyd, Phillip Linkous of Christiansburg; daughter, Debbie Linkous; special grandson, J.R. Linkous; and special granddaughter, Gina Linkous. Mary loved to dance and she loved Elvis...

Robert Lee Reed

Robert Lee Reed

Dec 13, 2022

Robert Lee Reed, 45 of Floyd, passed away on December 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his husband, Stewart Cregger Reed; sister, Angie Miller; grandparents, Asa and Amanda Reed, John and Wanda Dickerson; and aunt, Judy Dickerson. Robert is survived by his mother, Nana Miller (Iven); father, Gary Reed; sister, April Gilbert; aunts, Belinda Alderman, Wanda Mae Hale...