Obituaries
Shairan Gillespie-Araiza
May 10, 2022
Shairan Gillespie-Araiza (57) of Check, VA departed this life after battling an acute illness on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Shairan was born and raised in Blacksburg, VA on December 30, 1964. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and New River Community College. She worked as a Communications Supervisor with the Radford University Police Department for over 30 years...
Benjamin John Chesley Rowan
May 7, 2022
Benjamin John Chesley Rowan, 43, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away May 7, 2022. He is survived by his parents David and Linda Rowan; uncles and aunts, John and Natalie DeWalt of Kane, PA, Jay and Chris Rowan of Warren, PA and Bill and Theresa Rowan of Warren, PA. He is also survived by cousins, Mike, Andrew, Jake, Karen, Deidra, Robin,...
Lori Ann Parker Collins
May 6, 2022
Lori Ann Parker Collins age 60, departed this life on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Skyline Nursing and Rehab in Floyd, Va., after a long battle with MS. She was born on April 22, 1962 in Christiansburg. Lori was a 1980 graduate of Christiansburg High School, then later obtained her nursing degree at NRCC. She worked in various nursing homes...
Buddy Royal
May 3, 2022
Buddy Royal passed from this life on May 3, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. Buddy was the son of the late Jesse and Tokey Royal. Left to cherish his memories are his brother, Chip (Helen); nephew, Michael Royal (Sandra); niece, Farrah Royal Poage (John); great-nephews, Michael Royal II, Ashton Poage, and Andrew Royal; as well as...
Rosa Holcomb Linkous
Apr 26, 2022
Rosa Holcomb Linkous, born on December 7, 1925 passed away on April 26, 2022 at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Josie Catron Holcomb; husband, Clovis Emanuel Linkous; sisters, Janice Hixon and Lela McGuyer; brother, Alfred Holcomb; and a grandson, Henry G. Linkous. She is survived by her sons; Harold Leslie Linkous,...
Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson
Apr 25, 2022
Phyllis Jean Jones Nelson, 87, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 after an extended illness. Jean was born in Bluefield, WV and called Christiansburg, VA home since moving with her family as a small child. She was a graduate of Radford College (University) where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She taught music in schools in Riner, Auburn...
Everett Gray Reed Jr.
Apr 24, 2022
Everett Gray Reed Jr., age 76 of Floyd, VA passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 born October 19, 1945 in Christiansburg and resided in Pulaski, Va. He was the son of the late Ruby Musselman and Everett G. Reed Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Quesenberry. Jr. is survived by his wife Katherine Reed; daughters,...
Gary Lee Alley
Apr 24, 2022
Gary Lee Alley, 38, of Riner, passed away on April 24, 2022. Gary is survived by his wife, Lisa Miranda Alley; children, Kelsey Renee Price, Jasmine Ariel Alley, Sierra Destiny Page Alley, Kaylie Lenora Alley, and Tristen Lee Alley; goddaughters, Marissa Amber Cook, Kari Alyssa Cook; grandchildren, Freya Storm Covey, Skyler Marie Cook, Colton Lee Wiatt; moms, Linda Darlene Davis,...
Judy Lynn Bond
Apr 23, 2022
Judy Lynn Bond, 56 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonah Lee and Frances Sue Hinkley; and siblings, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris, Tom Hinkley, Vernus Hinkley, Bobbie Jennings, Kitty Musselman, and Jack Hinkley; and grandson, Garrett Wilf. Judy is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Bond; children, Leann...
Peggy Mathena Dehart
Apr 20, 2022
Peggy Mathena Dehart (79) of Fairlawn, left the Earth on April 20, 2022 to be an angel with her Savior Jesus Christ. It was her wish to go to the beach one more time and she did. She put her feet in the sand and entered the gates shortly after brushing the sand off her feet as the Lord ushered...
Gayle W. Thornton
Apr 19, 2022
Gayle W. Thornton, 81, of Christiansburg passed away on April 19, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Valice and Clyde Fitzgerald; brother, Madison Ray Fitzgerald; and son, William Scott King. She is survived by her loving husband, Howard Malcolm Thornton; granddaughters, Ashley K. Looney and husband Scott Looney, Stephanie A. King and partner Allison Reed,...
Sharon Hood Lintner
Apr 17, 2022
Sharon Hood Lintner, 79, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, Bryan Leon Lintner (Barney); her daughters, Kerri Lintner Thomas and Michael Thomas, Melissa Lintner Broome and Brian Hanes; her son, Christopher Scott Lintner and Tracy Heath Lintner; her...
Mrs. Virgie Tilson Stone
Apr 16, 2022
Mrs. Virgie Tilson Stone, 98, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. The daughter of William and Minnie Tilson, Virgie was born in the Community of Stony Battery in Smyth County, Virginia. She graduated from high school as valedictorian of her class and immediately began teaching in a one room school in...
Dennit Clifford (Sam) Hurst
Apr 15, 2022
D.C. (Sam) Hurst passed away peacefully at his home in Shawsville, VA on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born at Bottom Creek, VA to the late Clytie Ora Hurst and Jake W. Hurst. He was also preceded in death by his five sisters; two brothers; and two grandchildren. Sam is survived by his wife of 68 years, Roberta Hurst;...
Anna Louise Lambert
Apr 15, 2022
Louise Lambert passed away April 15, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Whitney Maddox and husband, Rob and son, Samuel (Charlton) Webb. Services for Louise Lambert will be private. Please leave any condolences for the family at the bottom. Louise Lambert requested in lieu of flowers to please make a donation in memory of her to cabin fever charity...
Mary Lancaster Smith
Apr 14, 2022
Mary Lancaster Smith, born August 1st 1950 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed peacefully April 14th 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Margie Lancaster; brother, Mike Lancaster; and husband, Carl Ray Smith. She is survived by her son, Carl Dale Smith (wife) Jennifer; grandson, Cody Smith; brother and sister, Phillip Lancaster and Sara Lancaster. The family...
Bennie Mensh
Apr 14, 2022
Bennie Mensh passed away peacefully on Thursday April 14th. She is survived by her grandson, Aaron Reed; nieces and nephews, Alicia Tighe Cox, Robert James Tighe II, Brendan Tighe; and brother-in-law; Bob Tighe; as well as longtime family friends, Bonnie, Emily, and Tyler Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Mensh; daughter, Deborah Mensh; son, Billy...
Virginia Faye Kittinger
Apr 13, 2022
Virginia Faye Kittinger, of Dublin, VA. passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2022 at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery surrounded by her family. Faye was born on April 19th, 1943 to Virty Elizabeth G. Altizer, in Riner VA. Virginia Faye Kittinger and Robert Edward Kittinger Sr. were married for over 57 years and had 5 children , 8 grandchildren and 9...
Ethel Mae Bishop Bugg
Apr 13, 2022
Ethel Mae Bishop Bugg born January 3, 1939 has gone to be with the Lord and her other family waiting there. She passed away on April 13, 2022 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Mamie Bishop; her daughter, Lisa Dair Collins; and son, William Meredith Bugg II; as well as...
Lonnie R. Hogge Sr.
Apr 12, 2022
Lonnie R. Hogge, Sr., 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha O. and Paul M. Hogge, Sr.; brother, Paul M. Hogge, Jr.; sisters, Grace Riportella and Margaret E. Hogge; as well as his son, Allen Phelps. Lonnie is survived by his loving wife, Thelma Y. Hogge; his children, L....
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