Obituaries
David Anthony 'Tony' Cupp
Mar 13, 2021
David Anthony ‘Tony’ Cupp, 65, of Christiansburg passed away March 13, 2021. He was of the Methodist faith and worked as an insulator with Kirby-Vass Insulating. He loved his family deeply and got a lot of enjoyment from pulling pranks on them with his great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Catherine Cupp;...
Robert J. Styne
Mar 8, 2021
Robert J. Styne, 93 of Riner, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He graduated from Buchanan High School and Virginia Tech. He worked at Hercules and was a farmer. He was on the Board of Directors at First National Bank and served as a Deacon and Elder at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. He was a part of the greatest generation...
Daniel Lee Hopkins
Mar 8, 2021
Daniel Lee Hopkins (Danny), 74, of Blacksburg, VA passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Martz and father, John Henry Hopkins. He is survived by his longtime companion, Margaret (Jean) Horton; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Joyce Hopkins, Rodney and Laura Southern; daughter, Celeste Daniels; stepdaughter and son -in-law, Betina and...
Robert Sherwood Wright
Mar 4, 2021
Robert Sherwood Wright, 63, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, after a short but fierce battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Sherwood was born on January 7th, 1958 to Barbara (Smith) and Ronald Wright. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wright; his mother, Barbara Smith; and his sister, Tammy Jones. He...
Jimmy Ray Smith
Mar 4, 2021
Jimmy Ray Smith, 74, of Riner, VA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County VA on December 1, 1946 to the late Alfred V. and Anniebelle Eanes Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Hall. Jimmy attended Alleghany District High School, and served in the United States Air force (A1C)...
Phillip Wayne Howell
Mar 2, 2021
Phillip W. Howell of Christiansburg, Virginia fell asleep in Jesus on Tuesday, March 2, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Phil was the cornerstone of his family and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey Stroup Howell, two daughters and son in laws, Lisa and Jim Gainer and Dawn and Mark Thomas. He also is survived by 5...
Martha Mae Sparks Ludden
Feb 25, 2021
Martha Mae Sparks Ludden, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 25, 2021. After being diagnosed with bile duct cancer a year ago, she made a valiant effort to fight this disease until just before her death. Martha was born in Columbus, Georgia on June 22, 1943. She was the daughter of Fred Lafayette Sparks, Jr. and Hazelene Campbell Sparks...
Patrick Lee Lovern
Feb 25, 2021
Patrick Lovern, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Foster Lovern; and an infant son, Patrick Lee Lovern, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Ann Hinkley Lovern; wife, Amanda Wilson Lovern; brother, Matthew Lovern; sister, Brittany Cupp; nephews, Dakotah Lovern and Tanner Lovern; and numerous...
Sylvia Pratt Gunter
Feb 24, 2021
Sylvia Pratt Gunter of Christiansburg, VA passed from this earth and joined the Lord on February 24, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Paul Linwood Gunter; and their daughter, Rhonda Lynn Gunter. After retirement, Sylvia and Paul enjoyed travelling to experience all 50 of the states. She was passionate about planting and tending her flowers...
William 'Punky', 'Bill' Fulcher
Feb 23, 2021
William (Punky, Bill) Fulcher, surrounded by his family, left this earthly life and entered into the joys of heaven on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Roy J. Fulcher and Louise Fulcher Smith. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Fulcher; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Jr. and Thelma Hornbarger; brother-in-law, Don...
William Ronald 'Ronnie' Hawkins
Feb 21, 2021
William Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Hawkins, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 21, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1933 in Christiansburg, VA, the son of the late Andrew and Eleanor Dixon Hawkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Joe Hawkins; and brother, Joseph A. Hawkins. He is survived by his...
Charles Dennis 'Denny' Gibson
Feb 19, 2021
Charles Dennis Gibson "Denny", 47 of Christiansburg passed away Friday February 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. Denny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russ and Joann Ball of Grafton West Virginia; his mother, Nancy Pattishall of Christiansburg; and two nephews, Nicolas and Caupert. Denny is survived by his sister, Jennifer Helms; brother, Chad Pattishall, both of Christiansburg; as...
Deborah Gale Alderman
Feb 18, 2021
Deborah Gale Alderman - 7/31/1959 – 2/18/2021 Deborah was born July 31, 1959 in Christiansburg, VA. She followed her twin sister Dinah into this world 3 minutes later. We may never know but we were always told, Dinah was born on 7/31 a minute before midnight and Deborah followed 2 minutes after midnight on 8/1/59 but the records were manipulated...
Cecil Delmas Phillips
Feb 18, 2021
Cecil Delmas Phillips, 80 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha C. Phillips. He is survived by his son, Clifford Phillips (Robin); three daughters; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and special nephew, Jerry Stoneking (JR). A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers,...
Ernest Hudson Caldwell
Feb 17, 2021
Ernest Hudson "PeeWee" Caldwell, Jr., 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born January 16, 1933 to the late Ernest Hudson Caldwell, Sr.. and Annie Bell Caldwell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hope Miles Caldwell and two brothers, James Kent Caldwell and Emmett Allen Caldwell. Leaving behind to cherish his...
Dora 'Danie' Ridings Janov
Feb 17, 2021
"It is God Who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." II Samuel 22:33 Danie Janov, 80, of Christiansburg, Virginia, peacefully entered her home with Christ on February 17, 2021. She was a daughter of the late Weldon Whitfield Ridings and Charlotte Hayes Ridings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William...
Phillip Wayne Gauldin
Feb 16, 2021
Phillip Wayne Gauldin, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1944 to the late Raymond “Red” and Ollie Carter Gauldin. He was also preceded in death by his brother George Gauldin. He is survived by his wife, Judy Aunspaugh Gauldin; brother, Robert (Cindy) Gauldin; sister, Olivia Gauldin; children, Robin Collins and...
Linda Delores Ritenour
Feb 15, 2021
Linda Delores Ritenour, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindy L. Ritenour. Linda is survived by her children, Toby Ritenour and wife Pam, Lisa Elrod and husband Mike, and Joey Ritenour; grandchildren, Cory Ritenour, Leah Ritenour, Abby Ritenour, Lindy Chase Elrod, Lindsey Elrod, and Miles Ritenour; and great-grandchildren,...
Paul Harvey Shepherd
Feb 15, 2021
Paul Harvey Shepherd ‘Harvey’, 81, of Dublin, VA went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 15, 2021. Harvey was born on November 24, 1939, to the late Edward McKinley and Helen C. Shepherd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nita ‘Eunice’ Burk, Conston Spradlin, Louise Sarver, and Ruth Moore; and brothers, Marshall...
Jeffery Alan 'Jeff' Kirk
Feb 15, 2021
Jeffery Alan Kirk ‘Jeff’, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Musser Kirk. Jeff is survived by his father, James W. Kirk; his daughter, Amber Kirk Caldwell; several nieces and nephews; and his longtime special friend, Greg Lester. Jeff believed in our Lord Jesus Christ and was a...
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