Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Jennifer Lee Basham

Jennifer Lee Basham

Aug 31, 2021

Jennifer Lee Basham, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Jennifer was born August 25, 1955, in West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Basham; father, Eugene Shelton; and 2 sisters, Penny Arrington and Cathy Styers. Jennifer is survived by her two sons, Ben (wife Brandy) and Josh Basham; grandchildren Ashley and Blake...

Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth

Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth

Aug 30, 2021

Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parentes, Charles and Levon Eldridge Dudley. Sonja is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Ren Hollandsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sherry Hollandsworth; grandson, Seth Hollandsworth; sisters, Wanda Funkhouser, Merle Nelson, Brenda Eanes. She is also survived by...

Evelyn Cooper Jewell

Evelyn Cooper Jewell

Aug 30, 2021

Evelyn Cooper Jewell, 96, passed away quietly in her sleep on August 30, 2021, at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehab in Lecanto, Florida, the evening before her 97th year of life. She was born on August 31, 1924 in Scotts, Georgia to her parents Leslie Cooper and Zora Belle Cobb. At fourteen years old Evelyn and her mother moved to...

Joseph Richard Monday

Joseph Richard Monday

Aug 29, 2021

Joseph Richard Monday, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph V. and Audrey Monday. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and was dedicated to helping with the Special Olympics. Richard was a UVA fan and spent time supporting his team on game days. Richard loved to...

Richard H. Simmons

Richard H. Simmons

Aug 28, 2021

Richard Simmons(82), loving husband, father, pawpaw, and friend, got his wings and joined his son and other family members in heaven on August 28, 2021. Richard was a hard worker but he was never too busy to lend a hand to anyone in need. He served 4 years in the US Air Force and 13 years in the Virginia National...

Gladys C. Hurst

Gladys C. Hurst

Aug 25, 2021

Our beloved Mom went to be with Jesus on August 25, 2021. She will be greatly missed, but knowing she is in Heaven with her Savior, our Dad, her Dad and Mom, and siblings is of great comfort. She lived a long life raising three children and two grandchildren. Mom was a wonderful cook and was especially known for her...

Joyce Danelle Dunn

Joyce Danelle Dunn

Aug 24, 2021

Joyce Dunn, 79, of Elliston, VA passed away at her home on August 24th, 2021 while in hospice care after a battle of end stage COPD, emphysema, and congestive heart failure. She was born on April 8th, 1942. Joyce enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, reading, going to mountaineer, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching movies, listening to Home...

Jean Graham Curtis

Jean Graham Curtis

Aug 21, 2021

Jean Graham Curtis (1939 – 2021) Jean Curtis went home to her Savior Jesus Christ on August 21st. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Jean is survived by Paul, her husband of 62 years, and her three sons. Mark and wife Stephanie of Bridgewater, John and wife Melanie of Radford, youngest son Keith of Phoenix, AZ....

Kenneth Eugene Meredith

Kenneth Eugene Meredith

Aug 18, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Meredith, of Riner, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was 66 years old. Kenneth was born on July 10, 1955, in Radford, Virginia, and was raised in Snowville, Virginia. He played basketball for Auburn High School where he graduated in 1973. On July 14, 1978, he graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy 64th Basic...

Hallie Mae Jones

Hallie Mae Jones

Aug 15, 2021

Hallie Mae Jones, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away on August 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl B. and Virginia Moss Rogers; and her husband, James Carlyle Jones. Hallie is survived by her step-son, Bruce R. Jones and wife Linda. Visitation will be held at Horne Funeral Home on August 19, 2021, from 1-2 p.m. with...

Virgil Clifford Lester

Virgil Clifford Lester

Aug 14, 2021

Virgil C. Lester, 96, of Radford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home. Virgil C. Lester was born and raised in beautiful Alum Ridge, Floyd County, Virginia, where he grew up doing farm work and mechanical work. Although he trained at Butler University to be an Army Air Force fighter pilot, he and others were pulled...

Phyllis Marie Palmer

Phyllis Marie Palmer

Aug 13, 2021

Phyllis Marie Palmer, age 71 of Riner, Va. took the hand of her Lord on August 13th, 2021 and passed from this life into the next; where there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither will there be any more pain; where God wipes away all tears from our eyes. She was born on January 2nd, 1950...

Charlie Surface Costigan Jr.

Charlie Surface Costigan Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

Charlie Surface Costigan, Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, was promoted to glory on August 12, 2021. Charlie was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 38 years of service, and was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. Charlie's favorite thing to do was play with and spoil his two beloved...

Kenneth Large

Kenneth Large

Aug 4, 2021

Kenneth Large, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, left is earthly home and gained his angel wings on August 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nyoka Large; brothers, Roy Lee Large, Jimmy Large; and sister, Nancy Artrip. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa Kittinger Large; stepdaughters, Reba Hamlett (Chris), Cierra Standifur (Isaac –...

Joseph Huston 'Joey' Stump

Joseph Huston 'Joey' Stump

Aug 3, 2021

Joseph Huston ‘Joey’ Stump, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Joey had a love of family and his dogs. He was the farm manager for Teel Farms, and attended New Hope Church of God. He was a former member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Joey was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Irene Stump;...

James W. 'Jim' Kirk

James W. 'Jim' Kirk

Aug 2, 2021

James W. Kirk ‘Jim’, born on July 4, 1932, to the late Jennette Osborne Kirk and Glen Elvin Kirk, passed on to his Heavenly Home on August 2, 2021, with his loving niece, Judy Price by his side. Born in Smyth County he attended Sugar Grove High School and graduated from The American School in Illinois and began his career...

Karen Sue Mowles

Karen Sue Mowles

Jul 31, 2021

Karen Sue Mowles made her journey from earth to heaven on July 31st, 2021. She was born December 14th, 1959 in Montgomery County. Karen spent her life serving others as a nurse and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She touched so many lives with her kindness, humor, and tender heart. She will be forever loved and missed. She is...

Samuel 'Sammy' Snowden Snuffer III

Samuel 'Sammy' Snowden Snuffer III

Jul 31, 2021

Samuel (Sammy) Snowden Snuffer III, 65, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on July 31, 2021. Sam was born on February 1, 1956 in Middlesboro, KY. He was a 1974 graduate of Christiansburg High School. Sam was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. He was proceeded in death by his parents Samuel and Marion Snuffer. Sam is survived...

James & Joshua Elam

James & Joshua Elam

Jul 28, 2021

James Louis Elam & Joshua Mark Elam On July 27th, 2021, doctors did not detect any heartbeat for James or Joshua. On July 28th, 2021, James and Joshua were born to parents Hanna Vess Elam and Bryan Mark Elam at 4:18pm and 4:19pm, respectively. When the parents saw their boys in-person for the first time, they immediately noticed familial resemblances...

Jennifer Thompson Price

Jennifer Thompson Price

Jul 27, 2021

Jennifer Thompson Price made her journey from earth to Heaven on July 27, 2021. She is cancer free and in the arms of Jesus. She was born May 16, 1973 in Marion, VA. Her beautiful smile drew everyone to her and her funny, mischievous personality made a gloomy day bright. Her sweet tender and loving heart touched so many lives....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Jennifer Lee Basham

Jennifer Lee Basham

Aug 31, 2021

Jennifer Lee Basham, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Jennifer was born August 25, 1955, in West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Basham; father, Eugene Shelton; and 2 sisters, Penny Arrington and Cathy Styers. Jennifer is survived by her two sons, Ben (wife Brandy) and Josh Basham; grandchildren Ashley and Blake...

Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth

Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth

Aug 30, 2021

Sonja Dudley Hollandsworth, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parentes, Charles and Levon Eldridge Dudley. Sonja is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Ren Hollandsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sherry Hollandsworth; grandson, Seth Hollandsworth; sisters, Wanda Funkhouser, Merle Nelson, Brenda Eanes. She is also survived by...

Evelyn Cooper Jewell

Evelyn Cooper Jewell

Aug 30, 2021

Evelyn Cooper Jewell, 96, passed away quietly in her sleep on August 30, 2021, at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehab in Lecanto, Florida, the evening before her 97th year of life. She was born on August 31, 1924 in Scotts, Georgia to her parents Leslie Cooper and Zora Belle Cobb. At fourteen years old Evelyn and her mother moved to...

Joseph Richard Monday

Joseph Richard Monday

Aug 29, 2021

Joseph Richard Monday, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph V. and Audrey Monday. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and was dedicated to helping with the Special Olympics. Richard was a UVA fan and spent time supporting his team on game days. Richard loved to...

Richard H. Simmons

Richard H. Simmons

Aug 28, 2021

Richard Simmons(82), loving husband, father, pawpaw, and friend, got his wings and joined his son and other family members in heaven on August 28, 2021. Richard was a hard worker but he was never too busy to lend a hand to anyone in need. He served 4 years in the US Air Force and 13 years in the Virginia National...

Gladys C. Hurst

Gladys C. Hurst

Aug 25, 2021

Our beloved Mom went to be with Jesus on August 25, 2021. She will be greatly missed, but knowing she is in Heaven with her Savior, our Dad, her Dad and Mom, and siblings is of great comfort. She lived a long life raising three children and two grandchildren. Mom was a wonderful cook and was especially known for her...

Joyce Danelle Dunn

Joyce Danelle Dunn

Aug 24, 2021

Joyce Dunn, 79, of Elliston, VA passed away at her home on August 24th, 2021 while in hospice care after a battle of end stage COPD, emphysema, and congestive heart failure. She was born on April 8th, 1942. Joyce enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, reading, going to mountaineer, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching movies, listening to Home...

Jean Graham Curtis

Jean Graham Curtis

Aug 21, 2021

Jean Graham Curtis (1939 – 2021) Jean Curtis went home to her Savior Jesus Christ on August 21st. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Jean is survived by Paul, her husband of 62 years, and her three sons. Mark and wife Stephanie of Bridgewater, John and wife Melanie of Radford, youngest son Keith of Phoenix, AZ....

Kenneth Eugene Meredith

Kenneth Eugene Meredith

Aug 18, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Meredith, of Riner, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was 66 years old. Kenneth was born on July 10, 1955, in Radford, Virginia, and was raised in Snowville, Virginia. He played basketball for Auburn High School where he graduated in 1973. On July 14, 1978, he graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy 64th Basic...

Hallie Mae Jones

Hallie Mae Jones

Aug 15, 2021

Hallie Mae Jones, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away on August 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl B. and Virginia Moss Rogers; and her husband, James Carlyle Jones. Hallie is survived by her step-son, Bruce R. Jones and wife Linda. Visitation will be held at Horne Funeral Home on August 19, 2021, from 1-2 p.m. with...

Virgil Clifford Lester

Virgil Clifford Lester

Aug 14, 2021

Virgil C. Lester, 96, of Radford, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home. Virgil C. Lester was born and raised in beautiful Alum Ridge, Floyd County, Virginia, where he grew up doing farm work and mechanical work. Although he trained at Butler University to be an Army Air Force fighter pilot, he and others were pulled...

Phyllis Marie Palmer

Phyllis Marie Palmer

Aug 13, 2021

Phyllis Marie Palmer, age 71 of Riner, Va. took the hand of her Lord on August 13th, 2021 and passed from this life into the next; where there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither will there be any more pain; where God wipes away all tears from our eyes. She was born on January 2nd, 1950...

Charlie Surface Costigan Jr.

Charlie Surface Costigan Jr.

Aug 12, 2021

Charlie Surface Costigan, Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, was promoted to glory on August 12, 2021. Charlie was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 38 years of service, and was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. Charlie's favorite thing to do was play with and spoil his two beloved...

Kenneth Large

Kenneth Large

Aug 4, 2021

Kenneth Large, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, left is earthly home and gained his angel wings on August 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nyoka Large; brothers, Roy Lee Large, Jimmy Large; and sister, Nancy Artrip. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa Kittinger Large; stepdaughters, Reba Hamlett (Chris), Cierra Standifur (Isaac –...

Joseph Huston 'Joey' Stump

Joseph Huston 'Joey' Stump

Aug 3, 2021

Joseph Huston ‘Joey’ Stump, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Joey had a love of family and his dogs. He was the farm manager for Teel Farms, and attended New Hope Church of God. He was a former member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Joey was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Irene Stump;...

James W. 'Jim' Kirk

James W. 'Jim' Kirk

Aug 2, 2021

James W. Kirk ‘Jim’, born on July 4, 1932, to the late Jennette Osborne Kirk and Glen Elvin Kirk, passed on to his Heavenly Home on August 2, 2021, with his loving niece, Judy Price by his side. Born in Smyth County he attended Sugar Grove High School and graduated from The American School in Illinois and began his career...

Karen Sue Mowles

Karen Sue Mowles

Jul 31, 2021

Karen Sue Mowles made her journey from earth to heaven on July 31st, 2021. She was born December 14th, 1959 in Montgomery County. Karen spent her life serving others as a nurse and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She touched so many lives with her kindness, humor, and tender heart. She will be forever loved and missed. She is...

Samuel 'Sammy' Snowden Snuffer III

Samuel 'Sammy' Snowden Snuffer III

Jul 31, 2021

Samuel (Sammy) Snowden Snuffer III, 65, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on July 31, 2021. Sam was born on February 1, 1956 in Middlesboro, KY. He was a 1974 graduate of Christiansburg High School. Sam was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. He was proceeded in death by his parents Samuel and Marion Snuffer. Sam is survived...

James & Joshua Elam

James & Joshua Elam

Jul 28, 2021

James Louis Elam & Joshua Mark Elam On July 27th, 2021, doctors did not detect any heartbeat for James or Joshua. On July 28th, 2021, James and Joshua were born to parents Hanna Vess Elam and Bryan Mark Elam at 4:18pm and 4:19pm, respectively. When the parents saw their boys in-person for the first time, they immediately noticed familial resemblances...

Jennifer Thompson Price

Jennifer Thompson Price

Jul 27, 2021

Jennifer Thompson Price made her journey from earth to Heaven on July 27, 2021. She is cancer free and in the arms of Jesus. She was born May 16, 1973 in Marion, VA. Her beautiful smile drew everyone to her and her funny, mischievous personality made a gloomy day bright. Her sweet tender and loving heart touched so many lives....