Obituaries
David Junior Proco
Jan 26, 2021
David Junior Proco, 90, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He retired from Imperial Reading as a pattern designer and was a member of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg. David was born in Blacksburg to the late Michael and Annie Krondon Proco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Mamie Clyde Smith
Jan 20, 2021
Mamie Clyde Smith, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was a firm believer in God and that was reflected in how she lived her life and how she interacted with people. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and we miss her. Mamie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years,...
David Harrison Linkous
Jan 15, 2021
The world lost a legend on January 15, 2021 - David Harrison Linkous, 68, of Christiansburg. Most of us knew him by Butch or Two-Dawgs and he was the 8th wonder of the world to many. David was born was born April 10, 1952 in Montgomery County, Va. He was loved by so many. He was a mighty warrior that...
Rebecca 'Becky' Joyce Rorrer Rupe
Jan 15, 2021
Rebecca “Becky” Joyce Rorrer Rupe, age 63, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Pulaski, VA transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James Daly Rorrer, Sr. and Wanda Joyce Pugh Rorrer. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 45 years, Wayne Rupe; four sons, Gregory W. Rupe, James...
Donald Marshall Shephard
Jan 15, 2021
Army Retired SGM Donald Marshall Shephard, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Merrimac, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; five sisters; and a son. He is survived by his cherished wife of 62 years, Violet; his daughter, Wilma (Daryl)...
Susan Casey
Jan 14, 2021
Susan Casey, 73, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Susan is survived by her son, David Casey; grandson, Adam Casey; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Casey; sister, Pat Akins; as well as three nephews and 1 niece. Susan enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Calvary’s Love Ministries in Hopewell, and was...
Hursel Robert Wells
Jan 14, 2021
Hursel Robert Wells, 72 of Elliston, Virginia, known to many as “Bob,” “Bobby,” “Baby Brother,” “Uncle Bobby,” “Daddy,” and “Poppy,” went to play golf with the angels in heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, George Edward Henry Wells; his mother, Virgie Cheatwood Wells; brothers, James Duvall Wells, Charles William Wells, Erskine Reginald...
Joseph Conner Draper
Jan 14, 2021
Joseph Conner Draper, ‘Joe,’ 86, of Christiansburg, formerly of Boykins, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Joe and Lucy married in 1957 and traveled to Germany for a two year Army enlistment where he served as a cryptologist. Upon returning to the United States they settled in Boykins and managed the family farm until he returned to VPI...
Annie May Altizer
Jan 9, 2021
Annie May Altizer, born on December 28, 1926, was promoted to heaven on January 9, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Hines and Georgia Beckleheimer; stepbrother, Roy Beckleheimer; stepsister, Bertha Giroux; and beloved husband, William Earnest Altizer, whom she married on September 19, 1958. Annie May is remembered by her daughters, Earnestine...
Roger Lee Carroll
Jan 6, 2021
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Roger Carroll, 65, of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with his Family. His passing was very sudden and unexpected. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etta and Robert; special aunt, Allene Phillips; and son-in-law, Danny Ramey Jr. Roger was born in Montgomery County, VA to Etta and Robert Lee Carroll. He grew...
Curtis Fizer
Jan 2, 2021
Curtis Fizer, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 2, 2021. Curtis retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service and then worked for Montgomery County Public Schools in maintenance for 24 years. Curtis was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather ‘Papa’, who loved his family and was a faithful servant to the Lord. In his spare time...
Naomi 'Teenie' Slate Frazier
Dec 30, 2020
Naomi Slate Frazier ‘Teenie’, 83, of Christiansburg, was called home to our Heavenly Father, on December 30, 2020. She was born to the late Howard Alonzia Stump and Lelia Dove Stump on February 12, 1937. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James William Slate; her second husband, Roy Douglas Frazier; and all of her siblings, Bobby...
Kathryn Dickey Lawrence
Dec 30, 2020
Kathryn Dickey Lawrence, born April 18, 1924, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Fannie James Hall Dickey; and her siblings, Dr. Walter Dickey, Frances D. Carroll, and Betty D. Stuart. Left to mourn her loss are her children whom she loved more than life itself, Betty Lynn Thompson...
Anna U. Palmer
Dec 28, 2020
Anna U. Palmer, age 91 of Riner, VA, passed away on December 28, 2020, at home in the loving care of her family. She was born on September 28, 1929, to the late William H. and Ida L. Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Palmer, Sr.; daughter, Shirley Lee Palmer;...
Victoria Mroz Pladek
Dec 28, 2020
Victoria (Mroz) Pladek Victoria (Mroz) Pladek of Christiansburg VA, a longtime resident of Blairstown, NJ died peacefully in her sleep on December 28th, 2020. She was 74. Victoria was someone everyone thought of as a friend, and a person you always went to to talk about your problems. She loved deep, meaningful conversations with not only family and friends but...
James Edward Moore
Dec 28, 2020
James Edward Moore, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. James was a member of the Alleghany Church of Christ in Christiansburg. He was a fan of NASCAR and word search books. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Moore and Mary Ellen Wildner. James is survived by his wife, Merlie Hurst Moore; sons,...
Warren Holman 'Buddy' Patrick III
Dec 28, 2020
Warren Holman Patrick, III ‘Buddy’, 73, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020. Buddy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved the Lord and was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Holman Patrick Jr. and Elizabeth Thomas; and is...
Andrew Jackson Otey Jr.
Dec 27, 2020
Andrew J Otey, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Montgomery County, VA, on June 9, 1967. Andrew worked for MCPS for 28 years. He loved being outdoors. He loved animals especially his fur babies at home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Otey; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Dorothy and Jack Sawyers;...
Carolyn Jones Stump
Dec 26, 2020
Carolyn Jones Stump, 66, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Jones. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, Neal Stump; mother, Irene Jones; daughters, Beth Lucas (Sam), Deborah O’Brien (Danny), Amy Williams (Frank); grandchildren, Bryan Caswell, Madison Lucas, Hannah...
Judith 'Judy' Deweese
Dec 26, 2020
Judith “Judy” DeWeese , 68 of Elliston VA, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1952 to the late John Bandy and Hortense Barker Bandy Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Lynwood Barker. Judy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas DeWeese; son, John...
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