Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater
Aug 25, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Early Bird and Millie Gillenwater; as well as many cousins. She is survived by her very special Goddaughter, Kerri Williams; she also leaves behind many special friends, especially Rose and Betty from Virginia Tech; as well as many cousins. Mary...
Thomas Roger Parker 'Pee Wee'
Aug 23, 2020
Thomas Roger Parker, "Pee Wee" passed away in Montgomery Lewis Gale Hospital on the evening of August 23, 2020, at the age of 77. He will be greatly missed for his unique sense of humor. Thomas requested there not be a service. Those wishing to honor his life can make a donation in his name directly to the Floyd County...
Robert Stuart 'Bob' Noel II
Aug 22, 2020
Robert Stuart Noel II, known by most as Bob, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home on August 22nd, 2020 at the age of 60. Bob was born on October 25th, 1959 in Clifton Forge to proud parents, Robert and Doris Noel, and grew up in Daleville, Virginia. He graduated from Lord Botetourt High School...
Roger Lee Maxey Sr.
Aug 19, 2020
Roger Lee Maxey, 74, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Alene Maxey; and his sister, Sissy Slusher. Roger is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Margaret Maxey; sons, Bo Maxey (Tammy) and Tony Maxey (Melissa);...
Evelyn Gerald Felts
Aug 16, 2020
Evelyn Gerald Felts of Christiansburg, passed away on August 16, 2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Essie Gerald; and daughters, Karen and Virginia. Evelyn retired after 53 years of service as an x-ray technician/Department Chief at Radford Community Hospital, later known as Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived...
James 'Jim' Courtland Stewart
Aug 15, 2020
James (Jim) Courtland Stewart, of Christiansburg, VA, died Saturday, August 15, 2020. He was born in 1942 to Charles and Elizabeth Stewart. He grew up in Roxboro, NC with his older siblings Charlie and Eleanor. Jim played football at Roxboro High School before attending Frederick College. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,...
Herbert Edwin Zimmerman II
Aug 10, 2020
HERBERT EDWIN ZIMMERMAN II, 67, of Christiansburg passed away August 10, 2020. He was a skilled custom woodworker, and his work is visible in many businesses in our area. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert E. Zimmerman. Herbert is survived by his wife, Deborah M. Zimmerman; children, Marlana Wallace and husband, Brian, Jennifer Zimmerman, and Brandon Smith;...
Jon Halberstadt
Aug 9, 2020
Jon Halberstadt, 81, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born in Boston, MA on February 18, 1939 to Ernst and Luba Hershman Halberstadt. A graduate of Cambridge High & Latin, he then attended the University of Miami and Boston University. He served in the United States Army in Germany. A professional photographer, his career included owning and...
James Robert 'Bob' Shelton
Aug 9, 2020
James Robert “Bob” Shelton of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 9th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Akers Shelton and Edith Katherine Dobbins Shelton. Bob is survived by “the bride of his youth” of 64 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Lucas Shelton, his son Robert Todd Shelton (Mary Anne) and daughter Susan Shelton Weaver (Rick), and...
Christopher Jason "Chris" Custer
Aug 8, 2020
Custer, Christopher Jason “Chris”, 43 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Junior Custer and a brother Ronnie Custer. Chris is survived by his mother, Zelina Custer; sister; Arleta C. Early; brother, Junior Custer; sister, Donna C. Early and husband, John; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces...
Sally Maurine McNeil
Aug 6, 2020
Sally Maurine McNeil, 61, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Mary Musselman. Sally is survived by her husband, Joseph Ernest Tipton; daughters, Stephanie Tucker and her children, Jacob Tucker and Kaytlan Tucker, and Reginia Tipton and her children, Kayle Pratt, Tamera Pratt, and William Pratt; brother, Donald...
Danny Lee Kingrea
Aug 2, 2020
Danny Lee Kingrea, 58, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away after a long illness on August 2, 2020 surrounded by his family. Danny was born on February 1, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Kingrea. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Terry Dudley Kingrea; son, Christopher Kingrea; daughter, Candace Kingrea Gillenwater and...
Thomas Monroe Pearman III
Aug 1, 2020
Thomas Monroe Pearman III, 75, of Shawsville passed peacefully in his sleep on August 1. Tom was a hard man to understand but an easy guy to love. He had — in his mind — a very ordinary life, which included breaking broncos, riding bulls, racing motorcycles, and putting himself through college at Virginia Tech while working night shift and...
Jimmy Allen Flinchum Sr.
Jul 29, 2020
Jimmy Allen Flinchum Sr., 80, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away Wednesday July 29, 2020. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father and mother, Gordon and Nora Flinchum; as well as his son, William J. 'Lou' Flinchum. He is survived by wife, Dorothy Flinchum; daughters and sons-in-law, April and Bobby Maiden, Melinda and Donnie Mitchell; sons and daughter-in-law, Vernon and...
Barbara Sue Lilly
Jul 27, 2020
Barbara Sue Lilly, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lando Lilly and Betty Neighbors; and sisters, Judy Sheppard, Linda Howell, and Vicki Neely. Barbara is survived by her sons, James Lilly and wife Tyler, Roy Lilly and wife Brittany; 8 grandchildren; fiancé, Doug Johnson; sister, Rhonda Boyd; as well...
Wilma C. Reed
Jul 27, 2020
Wilma Jean Cox Reed, 82, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Kenneth McCoy 'Smiley' Reed and her parents, Thomas and Ola Cox. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kevin Miller of Roanoke, Va.; two grandchildren, Justin (Lindsey) and Lauren...
Richard 'Buddy' Lawrence Lawson
Jul 24, 2020
Richard 'Buddy' Lawrence Lawson, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Floyd and Melinda Jones Lawson. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Daisy Elizabeth Stewart Lawson; son & daughter-in-law, Darren and Michelle Lawson; and granddaughter, Jordan Sierra-Lorraine Collins. He had...
Charles Edward Straub III
Jul 19, 2020
Charles Edward Straub, III, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Straub. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Ross Straub; children, Chuck Straub (Mary Claire), Stuart Straub (Gina), Christian Straub, Maggie Ross Straub, Mollie Ross Straub; and grandchildren, Shannon Straub and Ryan...
Linda Bell Palmer
Jul 19, 2020
Passed from this world into the heavenly realms on July 19th 2020, singing and dancing as her welcoming party awaited. A. Sidney Palmer standing at the gate alongside Ricky Palmer (her #1 son), and all of her brothers, sisters, and many, many friends! What a life…how do you sum up 96 years on this earth?!? Beloved beautician, deal hunter extraordinaire,...
Harry Eugene Richardson Jr.
Jul 14, 2020
Harry Eugene Richardson, Jr., age 74, passed suddenly at his home July 14, 2020. Harry will forever be remembered and cherished by all who knew him, especially his wife of 50 years, Anna Marie Richardson; son, Christopher and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Robbie and Mary Elizabeth; half brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Charlotte; his mother, Evelyn; as well as nieces, cousins,...
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