Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Yvonne Denise Gilmore

Yvonne Denise Gilmore

Nov 30, 2020

Yvonne Denise Gilmore, 73, of Christiansburg, went home, into the arms of her Heavenly Father on November 30th, 2020. Yvonne was born in Binghamton, NY, but loved and raised her family in the NRV, where she's been a blessing to everyone she's met for over 50 years. She was so proud of putting in over 30 years working at Hills...

Jean Delores Fogg

Jean Delores Fogg

Nov 29, 2020

Jean Delores Fogg, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg. Born November 22, 1929, in Hetzel, WV, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Delsa Jude. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Orin Jude, Donald Jude, Carl Jude, and Mary Alice...

Eugene Wood Durrett 'Gene' Peyton

Eugene Wood Durrett 'Gene' Peyton

Nov 29, 2020

Eugene Wood Durrett "Gene" Peyton, of Christiansburg, VA, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to his Heavenly Home on November 29th, 2020. A private, family, graveside service to celebrate Gene's life will be officiated by his grandson, Philip Andrew "Drew" Peyton at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Paul United Methodist Church,...

Raymond Franklin Obenshain

Raymond Franklin Obenshain

Nov 25, 2020

Raymond Franklin Obenshain, Christiansburg, died on November 25 at age 89. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Kathryn 'Kitty' Garland Obenshain; his parents Wallace Blanton Obenshain and Armittie Jane (May) Obenshain, VA; his brothers Lawrence Lee Obenshain, FL and Wallace Garner Obenshain, MD; his sisters Alice Virginia (Obenshain) Brown, VA and Janice May (Obenshain) Oliver, VA ....

Matthew Preston Hubbard

Matthew Preston Hubbard

Nov 25, 2020

Matthew Preston Hubbard was born on June 5, 1979 at Radford Hospital in Radford, VA. He lived with his mother in their home in Christiansburg for his entire life. Matthew passed away at his home on November 25, 2020. As always, his beloved mother was by his side as was his dear friend, Heather Shepherd. Matthew had an amazing life...

Barbara Jean Bostwick

Barbara Jean Bostwick

Nov 23, 2020

Barbara Jean Bostwick of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Jackson Bostwick, Jr.; father, Samuel Brumfield; mother, Roxie Brumfield Troutt; and two sisters, Maxine Graham and Jenny Stansbury. She is survived by sister, Colleen Hall; two sons, Samuel Jackson Bostwick and Michael Scott Bostwick (Pamela); five grandchildren; and five...

David Earl Hylton

David Earl Hylton

Nov 19, 2020

David Earl Hylton, 77, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was born in Danville, VA on April 16, 1943 to the late Early Clyde and Ila Hylton. David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gloria Hylton; children, Greg Hylton (Becky), Tony Hylton, Tony Huff (Rhonda), Tracy...

Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley

Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley

Nov 18, 2020

Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley, 58, of Radford, passed away on November 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah Lee & Frances Sue Hinkley; and siblings, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris, Tom Hinkley, Vernus Hinkley, Bobbie Jennings, and Kitty Musselman. Jack is survived by his wife, Edith Lynn Hinkley; children, James G. Hinkley (Nisha), Christopher Hinkley, and Elizabeth...

Daisy S. Lawson

Daisy S. Lawson

Nov 16, 2020

Daisy S. Lawson, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry P. and Mary S. Stewart; husband, Richard L. Lawson; sisters, Betty Lee Stewart and Lois Marie Chafin; brother, Luther Randolph Stewart. Daisy is survived by her son, Darren R. Lawson and wife Michelle; step-granddaughter, Jordan Collins; and her...

Wayne Winston Maxey

Wayne Winston Maxey

Nov 15, 2020

Wayne Winston Maxey 69, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on November 15 2020. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on July 25 1951. Wayne enjoyed black lab dogs and outside activities. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Jinx Maxey. He is survived by uncles and aunts, Andrew Dunn & their children, Shorty and...

Ray E. 'Eddie' Lester Jr.

Ray E. 'Eddie' Lester Jr.

Nov 14, 2020

Ray E. “Eddie” Lester, Jr., 81, of Riner, VA passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was born in Pulaski, VA on December 14, 1938 the son of Ray E. Lester and Bernadine Groseclose Lester. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister Carol Lee Morrison. Eddie graduated from Virginia...

Deborah 'Debbie' R. Alley

Deborah 'Debbie' R. Alley

Nov 12, 2020

Deborah "Debbie" Ratcliff Alley of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020 at the age of 52. She was born July 14, 1968 to George and Betty Ratcliff in Christiansburg, VA. Debbie relocated to Salem in 1987 and married her loving husband, Kevin with whom she shared the remainder of her life. She dedicated 20...

Ramona Sisson

Ramona Sisson

Nov 12, 2020

Ramona Sisson, 91, of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Ramona was a member of Mountain Top Mission Church. She loved antiques, Coca Cola memorabilia, as well as stamp and coin collecting. She was an avid gardener and Rummy player. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Corinne McNew; husband, Warren ‘Chaffie’...

James Cleve Weddle Jr. 'Jimmy'

James Cleve Weddle Jr. 'Jimmy'

Nov 11, 2020

James Cleve Weddle, Jr. ‘Jimmy’, of Narrows, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife, Brenda, on November 11, 2020. He was born in Christiansburg on December 15, 1947, to the late J. C. and Marie Weddle. In addition to his loving wife Brenda, he leaves his memory to be cherished by children - son,...

Lorraine Cookie Chafin

Lorraine Cookie Chafin

Nov 9, 2020

Lorraine Cookie Chafin, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George W. Chafin; and daughter, Lorretta Newhouse. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Deniese Wade and Karen Owens; son, Larry Chafin; sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, Sherry Chafin, Greg Newhouse, Brad Wade, Tom Owens; grandchildren, Adrianne Mullins, Ashley...

Dennis W. Newman

Dennis W. Newman

Nov 7, 2020

Dennis W. Newman, 77, of Riner, Virginia passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Dennis was a graduate of Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, where he was employed for 42 years, retiring in 2010. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed working on his farm and spending time with his family. Dennis was preceded in death by his mother and father, Wade...

Hattie Gillenwater King

Hattie Gillenwater King

Nov 4, 2020

Hattie Gillenwater King, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Gillenwater; and son-in-law Donald ‘Duck’ Cunningham. Hattie is survived by her daughters, Glenn ‘Glenna’ Dola Cunningham and Cindy Minnick (Dennis); grandchildren, Donald Cunningham, Jr., Rebecca Rose (Ryan), Jacob Minnick; great-grandchildren, Elijah Rose, Isaac Rose,...

Evelyn Josephine 'Josie' McGuire Showalter

Evelyn Josephine 'Josie' McGuire Showalter

Nov 2, 2020

Evelyn Josephine “Josie” McGuire Showalter 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday November 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lottie McGuire; husband, Colen Wesley Showalter; brothers, Howard, Edward, Thomas, Harrison “DeLaney” McGuire; sisters, Laura Bell James, Annie Adkins, Margaret Weddle, Dorothy Roberts, Virginia Atkinson; as well as by grandson, Jonathon Lawson; and daughter, Carolyn...

Betty Jane Falta

Betty Jane Falta

Nov 1, 2020

Betty Jane Falta November 17, 1932- November 1, 2020 Betty, age 87 of Blacksburg, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Betty was born on November 17, 1932 to Joseph and Selma (Gross) Falta. She was born in Flint, Michigan growing up with three brothers, Robert, Richard and Bill. Betty graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher H.S. in...

Frederick William Bower

Frederick William Bower

Oct 29, 2020

Frederick William Bower, Billy, to those who knew & loved him, left this world to be with his beloved wife, Frances Hungate Bower who preceded him in death on February 4, 2016. Also preceding him in death are his parents, Rochelle Lewis Bower & Florence Otey Bower as well as his step-daughter, Carolyn Nuckolls. Billy endured a lot of pain...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Yvonne Denise Gilmore

Yvonne Denise Gilmore

Nov 30, 2020

Yvonne Denise Gilmore, 73, of Christiansburg, went home, into the arms of her Heavenly Father on November 30th, 2020. Yvonne was born in Binghamton, NY, but loved and raised her family in the NRV, where she's been a blessing to everyone she's met for over 50 years. She was so proud of putting in over 30 years working at Hills...

Jean Delores Fogg

Jean Delores Fogg

Nov 29, 2020

Jean Delores Fogg, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg. Born November 22, 1929, in Hetzel, WV, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Delsa Jude. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Orin Jude, Donald Jude, Carl Jude, and Mary Alice...

Eugene Wood Durrett 'Gene' Peyton

Eugene Wood Durrett 'Gene' Peyton

Nov 29, 2020

Eugene Wood Durrett "Gene" Peyton, of Christiansburg, VA, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to his Heavenly Home on November 29th, 2020. A private, family, graveside service to celebrate Gene's life will be officiated by his grandson, Philip Andrew "Drew" Peyton at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Paul United Methodist Church,...

Raymond Franklin Obenshain

Raymond Franklin Obenshain

Nov 25, 2020

Raymond Franklin Obenshain, Christiansburg, died on November 25 at age 89. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Kathryn 'Kitty' Garland Obenshain; his parents Wallace Blanton Obenshain and Armittie Jane (May) Obenshain, VA; his brothers Lawrence Lee Obenshain, FL and Wallace Garner Obenshain, MD; his sisters Alice Virginia (Obenshain) Brown, VA and Janice May (Obenshain) Oliver, VA ....

Matthew Preston Hubbard

Matthew Preston Hubbard

Nov 25, 2020

Matthew Preston Hubbard was born on June 5, 1979 at Radford Hospital in Radford, VA. He lived with his mother in their home in Christiansburg for his entire life. Matthew passed away at his home on November 25, 2020. As always, his beloved mother was by his side as was his dear friend, Heather Shepherd. Matthew had an amazing life...

Barbara Jean Bostwick

Barbara Jean Bostwick

Nov 23, 2020

Barbara Jean Bostwick of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Jackson Bostwick, Jr.; father, Samuel Brumfield; mother, Roxie Brumfield Troutt; and two sisters, Maxine Graham and Jenny Stansbury. She is survived by sister, Colleen Hall; two sons, Samuel Jackson Bostwick and Michael Scott Bostwick (Pamela); five grandchildren; and five...

David Earl Hylton

David Earl Hylton

Nov 19, 2020

David Earl Hylton, 77, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was born in Danville, VA on April 16, 1943 to the late Early Clyde and Ila Hylton. David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gloria Hylton; children, Greg Hylton (Becky), Tony Hylton, Tony Huff (Rhonda), Tracy...

Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley

Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley

Nov 18, 2020

Frank Jackson 'Jack' Hinkley, 58, of Radford, passed away on November 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah Lee & Frances Sue Hinkley; and siblings, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris, Tom Hinkley, Vernus Hinkley, Bobbie Jennings, and Kitty Musselman. Jack is survived by his wife, Edith Lynn Hinkley; children, James G. Hinkley (Nisha), Christopher Hinkley, and Elizabeth...

Daisy S. Lawson

Daisy S. Lawson

Nov 16, 2020

Daisy S. Lawson, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry P. and Mary S. Stewart; husband, Richard L. Lawson; sisters, Betty Lee Stewart and Lois Marie Chafin; brother, Luther Randolph Stewart. Daisy is survived by her son, Darren R. Lawson and wife Michelle; step-granddaughter, Jordan Collins; and her...

Wayne Winston Maxey

Wayne Winston Maxey

Nov 15, 2020

Wayne Winston Maxey 69, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on November 15 2020. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on July 25 1951. Wayne enjoyed black lab dogs and outside activities. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Jinx Maxey. He is survived by uncles and aunts, Andrew Dunn & their children, Shorty and...

Ray E. 'Eddie' Lester Jr.

Ray E. 'Eddie' Lester Jr.

Nov 14, 2020

Ray E. “Eddie” Lester, Jr., 81, of Riner, VA passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was born in Pulaski, VA on December 14, 1938 the son of Ray E. Lester and Bernadine Groseclose Lester. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister Carol Lee Morrison. Eddie graduated from Virginia...

Deborah 'Debbie' R. Alley

Deborah 'Debbie' R. Alley

Nov 12, 2020

Deborah "Debbie" Ratcliff Alley of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020 at the age of 52. She was born July 14, 1968 to George and Betty Ratcliff in Christiansburg, VA. Debbie relocated to Salem in 1987 and married her loving husband, Kevin with whom she shared the remainder of her life. She dedicated 20...

Ramona Sisson

Ramona Sisson

Nov 12, 2020

Ramona Sisson, 91, of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Ramona was a member of Mountain Top Mission Church. She loved antiques, Coca Cola memorabilia, as well as stamp and coin collecting. She was an avid gardener and Rummy player. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Cletus and Corinne McNew; husband, Warren ‘Chaffie’...

James Cleve Weddle Jr. 'Jimmy'

James Cleve Weddle Jr. 'Jimmy'

Nov 11, 2020

James Cleve Weddle, Jr. ‘Jimmy’, of Narrows, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife, Brenda, on November 11, 2020. He was born in Christiansburg on December 15, 1947, to the late J. C. and Marie Weddle. In addition to his loving wife Brenda, he leaves his memory to be cherished by children - son,...

Lorraine Cookie Chafin

Lorraine Cookie Chafin

Nov 9, 2020

Lorraine Cookie Chafin, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George W. Chafin; and daughter, Lorretta Newhouse. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Deniese Wade and Karen Owens; son, Larry Chafin; sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, Sherry Chafin, Greg Newhouse, Brad Wade, Tom Owens; grandchildren, Adrianne Mullins, Ashley...

Dennis W. Newman

Dennis W. Newman

Nov 7, 2020

Dennis W. Newman, 77, of Riner, Virginia passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Dennis was a graduate of Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, where he was employed for 42 years, retiring in 2010. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed working on his farm and spending time with his family. Dennis was preceded in death by his mother and father, Wade...

Hattie Gillenwater King

Hattie Gillenwater King

Nov 4, 2020

Hattie Gillenwater King, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Gillenwater; and son-in-law Donald ‘Duck’ Cunningham. Hattie is survived by her daughters, Glenn ‘Glenna’ Dola Cunningham and Cindy Minnick (Dennis); grandchildren, Donald Cunningham, Jr., Rebecca Rose (Ryan), Jacob Minnick; great-grandchildren, Elijah Rose, Isaac Rose,...

Evelyn Josephine 'Josie' McGuire Showalter

Evelyn Josephine 'Josie' McGuire Showalter

Nov 2, 2020

Evelyn Josephine “Josie” McGuire Showalter 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday November 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lottie McGuire; husband, Colen Wesley Showalter; brothers, Howard, Edward, Thomas, Harrison “DeLaney” McGuire; sisters, Laura Bell James, Annie Adkins, Margaret Weddle, Dorothy Roberts, Virginia Atkinson; as well as by grandson, Jonathon Lawson; and daughter, Carolyn...

Betty Jane Falta

Betty Jane Falta

Nov 1, 2020

Betty Jane Falta November 17, 1932- November 1, 2020 Betty, age 87 of Blacksburg, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Betty was born on November 17, 1932 to Joseph and Selma (Gross) Falta. She was born in Flint, Michigan growing up with three brothers, Robert, Richard and Bill. Betty graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher H.S. in...

Frederick William Bower

Frederick William Bower

Oct 29, 2020

Frederick William Bower, Billy, to those who knew & loved him, left this world to be with his beloved wife, Frances Hungate Bower who preceded him in death on February 4, 2016. Also preceding him in death are his parents, Rochelle Lewis Bower & Florence Otey Bower as well as his step-daughter, Carolyn Nuckolls. Billy endured a lot of pain...