Obituaries
Caroline Gerald
Feb 11, 2023
Caroline Akers Gerald, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2023. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Howard N. Akers and Lydia Reynolds Akers, and her husband, Robert Zacchaeus Gerald. She is survived by a sister, Janet Akers Sutphin, and her children, Karen Gerald Barnes (husband Bob), Sharon Kay Gillis (husband George), Larry...
Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons
Feb 11, 2023
Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons, 88 passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James H. “Cotton” Simmons; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Donald Duncan; parents, L.J. and Martha Gracie Wickline; four brothers, Willy George, Conel and Raymond Wickline; sisters, Mary Ellison, Minnie Moses and infant Phyllis Wickline. Dorothy is survived...
Rita Holmes Irvin
Feb 9, 2023
Rita Holmes Irvin, a lifetime resident of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. She was 72 years old. Rita was born on March 25, 1950 to Nathan & Verna Thomas Holmes. Early schooling was done at the Friends Elementary School, Christiansburg Institute and Christiansburg High School. Rita was an amazing, wise, compassionate, yet powerful, force for change...
Roger Lee Bean
Feb 7, 2023
Roger Lee Bean, 78 of Christiansurg VA. passed away on February 7, 2023. Roger was born on April 7, 1944 in Montgomery County. Roger served in the Army. He is survived by one son, Joseph Bean, wife Jessica and his most loved granddaughter Delia. A private family service will be held in his memory.
Marvin H. Ballard
Feb 7, 2023
A Life Well Lived... Marvin H. Ballard, known to his friends as Max, passed away on February 7, 2023. For many years he was the Social Studies teacher and Cross Country Coach at EastMont High School. His teaching career spanned over thirty years, including as an adjunct professor of History at New River Community College. He served two years in...
Melissa Ann Adkins
Feb 5, 2023
Melissa Ann Adkins, 52 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lucas Sr. and Geraldine Lucas. Melissa is survived by her children, Kristian Adkins, Jonathan Adkins, Ashley Tincher, Travis Harvey; grandchildren, Haley Weddle, Kaelyn Weddle, Triston Adkins, Alexander Adkins, James Tincher; and brothers, John Lucas, Jr. and Steven Lucas. Per...
Carl Willis Karickhoff
Jan 30, 2023
Carl Willis Karickhoff of 1075 Cassatt Lane, Christiansburg, VA passed away at home on January 30, 2023. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on May 6, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Camden and Wilma Pauline (Casto) Karickhoff. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV and served in the army during the...
Justin Massie Maxwell
Jan 30, 2023
Justin Massie Maxwell left this world on Monday January 30, 2023. He resided in Hiwassee, Virginia. Justin is survived by his Mother, Alisa Colpitts, and his Father, Randall Maxwell; as well as both of their respective families. There will be more fish swimming in the river as Justin is no longer around to fish the rivers that he loved. Justin...
James Craig Yeager
Jan 30, 2023
James Craig Yeager, 76, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Born in Alton, IL in 1947, he was the son of James S. and Lorraine A. Yeager of Bethalto, IL. Jim graduated from Alton High in 1965 and from Lake Forest College in 1969, with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He went on to have a...
Richard B. Callahan
Jan 30, 2023
Richard B. Callahan, age 64, of Dublin, VA, passed away on January 30, 2023 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary; and brothers, Raymond Jr. and Ronald. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carrie; son, Raymond; daughter, Lynsey; son-in-law, Josh; sister, Laura; and other cherished family and friends. Richard...
Michael Gibson Noonkester
Jan 28, 2023
We are sad to announce that on Saturday, January 28, 2023, Michael Gibson Noonkester, loving husband, brother, father of four, and grandfather of four & a half, passed away at the age of 51. Mike was preceded in death by his father, David Noonkester; mother, Sandra; older sister, Beth. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joan; daughters,...
Junita Sally Altizer Kinder
Jan 25, 2023
Junita Sally Altizer Kinder, 100, died on January 25, 2023. She was born to Clinton H. Altizer and Bessie Quesenberry Altizer in Snowville, Virginia on June 5, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents and her baby sister, Willie Sue; her husband Rodney P. Kinder, after 68 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Auburn High School...
Kyle Adam Mills
Jan 25, 2023
Kyle "Adam" Mills' Soul was Set Free on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 22 Years Old. He was Born in Christiansburg, VA on June 02, 2000. He was Known for His Care Free Spirit. He Could Never Commit to Anything lol!! He was Happy Jumping from Place to Place and Never Worrying about the Future. He was Always Full of...
David 'Dave' Rowe
Jan 24, 2023
David ‘Dave’ Strother Rowe, 71, of Blacksburg, VA checked out of this life to meet the Lord on January 24, 2023. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his beloved daughters Kristen and Stephanie; his grandpets Sofie, Cleo, and Cooper; and the remaining members of the Three Musketeers, brother Stephen, and sister Ellen along with her husband Chico. He will...
Richard 'Dickie' Carper Shelburne
Jan 23, 2023
Richard (Dickie) Carper Shelburne died peacefully at his home on January 23, 2023. He was born in a house on the family farm on March 22, 1942, and lived in the Childress area of Montgomery County all his life. He was proud to be a farmer and loved the land and his livestock. He often said he preferred four-legged animals...
Edgar "Ed" Craig Turner Sr.
Jan 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...
James 'Pete' Louis Miles
Jan 22, 2023
James (Pete) Louis Miles February 26, 1936 - January 22, 2023 Pete Miles was a simple man and a U.S. Veteran. He retired from Virginia Dept of Transportation after 36 years of service to the commonwealth but then built several homes for many people around the area. Born on February 26, 1936 in Christiansburg, Virginia to Martha Reed and Jim...
Ronnie Fasois Harman
Jan 21, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Ronnie Fasois Harman, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away at age eighty-five. Born to Speros and Catherine Fasois on September 4, 1937 in New York, NY. She attended Radford College where she met David Harman, a cadet at VPI, who would become her husband. They were married for 63 years. Ronnie was a...
Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough
Jan 20, 2023
Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough, formerly of Floyd, passed away January 20, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. She passed away in her home in Riverview, Florida surrounded by her family. It would be wrong to say Jeanette lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined....
Linda Gail Price Anders
Jan 20, 2023
Linda Gail Price Anders, 72 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born March 15, 1950 to father, Roy Price, Sr. and mother, Doris Powell. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Rex Anders; stepfather, AT Powell, son who she loved more than anything, Timothy Anders;...
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