Obituaries
Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey
Dec 24, 2020
Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2020. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, JC and Gladys Grimes; her husband, Paul Maxey; son, Jimmy Maxey; and son-in-law, Pete Swain. Those left to mourn her loss are her daughters, Anne Swain and Linda Maxwell (David); grandkids, Chuck Swain (Melissa), Jay Swain, Sean Whittemore (Amy Hunter),...
David Guy Stanger
Dec 24, 2020
David Guy Stanger, 66, of Christiansburg passed peacefully from the land of the dying into the land of the living on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1954 to the late Leo Shannon Stanger and Mable Linkous Stanger. David was a devoted husband and father, but first and foremost he was a farmer with a great...
Roger W. Yates
Dec 23, 2020
Roger W. “Rowdy” Yates, 74 of Tazewell, VA, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 to join his beloved wife, Darlene Yates and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born the son of the late Maurice and Louise Yates of Montgomery County, VA on November 15, 1946. Roger is survived by his two daughters,...
Pete Swain
Dec 23, 2020
Pete Swain, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie Swain; siblings, James Swain, Robert Swain, Virginia Mooney, Louise Wright; and his mother-in-law the next day after Pete passed, Bettie 'MeMaw' Maxey. Pete is survived by his wife, Anne Swain; sons, Chuck Swain (Melissa), and Jay Swain; grandkids, Brad, Dirk,...
Ruby Louise Flinchum
Dec 22, 2020
Ruby Louise Flinchum passed way on December 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneiva Woolwine; father, Sherman Woolwine; daughters Sharon Thompson and Bonnie Thompson and son, Michael Thompson. Ruby was a member of New Hope Church of God. Survivors include her husband, James Flinchum; sons, David Thompson and Steve Thompson (Kathy); stepsons, Junior Flinchum (Linda) and...
Samuel Rudolph Smith
Dec 21, 2020
Samuel Rudolph Smith, age 91 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away December 21, 2020 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Rudolph was a proud lifelong resident of Montgomery County and Christiansburg, VA. Nothing gave him more pleasure in life than helping and spending time with his sons, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. His close relationships spanned multiple generations. He enjoyed hunting with his...
Betty Lou Morgan Atkinson
Dec 20, 2020
Betty Atkinson, born July 5, 1936 in Clifton Forge, VA, but lived her adult life in Shawsville, VA, joined her loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Sowder's Chapel Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her...
Buster Lee Duncan
Dec 20, 2020
Buster Lee Duncan, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1952 to the late, Edsel and Pattie Reed Duncan of Willis. Buster is survived by his sons, Tommy Duncan and wife Angie of Salem, Derrick Duncan and wife, Brittney of Riner; brother, Larry Duncan of Roanoke; sisters, Brenda and husband Carlos Hurd of...
Linda Richardson Pettus
Dec 18, 2020
Linda Richardson Pettus completed her journey on this earth on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born in Montgomery County on August 27, 1948 to the late Harold C. and Lillian Linkous Richardson, and was granddaughter to the late Kent and Marjorie B. Richardson and William C. and Ellen V. Linkous. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband,...
Pansy Sheppard Gerald
Dec 18, 2020
Pansy Sheppard Gerald, 94, passed away on December 18, 2020 at Giles Hospital. She was the daughter of the late, William and Evelyn Sheppard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Garland Gerald; brothers and sisters, Conway, Dania Mills, Roberta Gerald, and special friend Stanley Hunt. She is survived by her daughter, Patty and Mike Martin; grandchildren, Mikey and...
Clara Mary Quesenberry Troutt
Dec 17, 2020
Clara Mary Quesenberry Trout 'Mary', 81, of Blacksburg, passed away on December 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Clara M. Quesenberry; brothers, William D. Quesenberry, George Quesenberry, Jr., Ralph N. Quesenberry, Selma H. Quesenberry, Clyde N. Quesenberry; and sister, Esther Q. Cannaday. Mary is survived by her siblings, Fred H. Quesenberry (Hazel), Jean...
Iona Johnson Oliver
Dec 16, 2020
Iona Johnson Oliver of Christiansburg, age 98, moved back to heaven on December 16, 2020 to begin her joyful reunion with her Heavenly Father, and those who proceeded her there, including her husband, Garland ‘Bentley’ Oliver; infant son, Stephen; son, Michael; parents, Frank Johnson and Florence ‘Ethel’ Atkinson Johnson; siblings, Alice Jones, Reba Oberndorfer, Wilma Bonds Comer, Frank ‘Buck’ Johnson;...
Vernon 'Bugg' Elwood Sweeney
Dec 16, 2020
Vernon ‘Bugg’ Elwood Sweeney, 86, of Christiansburg, went to his Heavenly Home with Jesus on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born in Montgomery County on March 31, 1934, to the late John W. And Catherine Underwood Sweeney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Junior Sweeney; sisters, Lossie Barton, Della Hollins,...
Cynthia Williams Lilly
Dec 15, 2020
Cynthia Williams Lilly, 64, of Dublin, passed away on December 15, 2020, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Janet Williams. Cindy is survived by her sister, Debbie Marion and husband Garry; brothers, Michael Williams, Tim Williams and wife Kim; children, Kristen Lilly Reno, Tony Powell and wife Nikki. Also mourning her loss...
Joyce Wimmer Ross
Dec 15, 2020
Joyce Wimmer Ross, 74, of Christiansburg passed away on Tuesday, December 15. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she left this world peacefully with her husband and two children by her side. Born on September 30, 1946 in Roanoke, she was raised in the area and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1964 and then Radford College...
Christine Ratliff Taylor
Dec 13, 2020
Christine Ratliff Taylor was born in Lynchburg, VA, on February 23, 1930. She passed away at Lewis Gale Montgomery on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Christine is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Taylor and Darlene Peoples. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren, Machelle Taylor, Karen Robbins, Jeremy Akers, Katherine Frater, Stevie Jarrell, Christopher Jarrell Sr., Katie Jarrell, Jennifer Hinkley, Marlin Taylor,...
James Lee 'Jim' Moore
Dec 13, 2020
James Lee 'Jim' Moore, 67, of Christiansburg, left this world at his home on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Diane Moore; sons, Jamie Moore and Jesse Moore, all of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Elizabeth Moore Reed, Beverly D. Moore, and Madilyn Lee Moore; and a special granddaughter, Jessalyn Dunker. Jim is also survived by his brothers, Larry...
Freddie Lee Mills
Dec 8, 2020
FREDDIE LEE MILLS, 71, of Christiansburg died December 08, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Henry & Dania Shepherd Mills and several brothers and sisters. Freddie is survived by his son, Richie L. Mills; granddaughter, Tessa J. Mills; sister, Willie Mae Spencer and husband, Luther, Trudy Worrell and husband, J.D., Shirley Yates and husband Gary (Butch);...
Curtis Jackson Lovern
Dec 4, 2020
CURTIS JACKSON LOVERN, 86, of Christiansburg died on December 4, 2020. He was born on April 12, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Jessie Lovern; son, Curtis Wayne Lovern; daughter, Teresa Ann Harris; twin sister, Annie Ashworth; and brother-in-law, Charles Ashworth. Curtis is survived by his wife of 68 years, Magdalene Lovern; son, Darrell and...
Grace Florence Cicchetti
Dec 2, 2020
Grace Florence Cicchetti passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in her home on Wednesday, December 2nd. Grace was 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Tito” Cicchetti and her loving grandson Travis A. Richards. She is survived by her children, Michelene M. Richards and husband Arthur L Richards, son Steven Cicchetti and wife Colleen, son...
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