Obituaries
Matthew Patrick Epperly
Jun 24, 2025
Matthew Patrick Epperly, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 24, 2025. Matt was born on August 15, 1961. He was preceded in death by his beloved brother Michael Epperly, his grandmother Minnie Pearl Epperly, and his father Donald Epperly.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Sandra Smith; his stepfather Rodney Smith; his sister Jennifer Gray; and his cherished nieces Kylee...
Odie Songer
Jun 23, 2025
After 10 long and brave years of battling dementia, Odie gained his wings peacefully in his sleep, with a smile on his face, surrounded by his wife, Debbie, and his special dog, Ginger Bug. Odie spent 58 years and three generations at Wade’s Supermarket. He enjoyed his customers and his lifelong friends. His love was evident in the many friends...
Arlene Bridget Grout
Jun 18, 2025
Arlene Bridget Grout, 86 of Christiansburg, passed on June 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Manee Crinch; father, Michael Joseph Perry; daughter, Donna Hein; son, Roy Hein; grandson, Christopher Hein; and brothers, Joe and Stephen.
Arlene is survived by her children, Meladie Daigneault (Normand) of VA, Paula Sulloway; grandchildren, Normand Jr. (Ashley), Heidi, Joshua, Timothy, Joseph,...
Dorothy Cornelia Sheppard
Jun 17, 2025
Dorothy Cornelia Sheppard, 91 of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. She was born April 28, 1934, in Marion, VA, and was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ernest ‘Shep’ Shepard; son, Timothy ‘Dick’ Sheppard; four brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey ‘Kenny’ Sheppard of Christiansburg; step-daughter,...
Mary Alice Bowman
Jun 7, 2025
Mary Alice Bowman, maiden name Collins, welcomed the angels and her Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1935 in War, WV. Her mother Olga had four girls and two boys, Arthur, Mary Alice, Frances Ann, Harvey, Ruth and Carol. Her father Arthur was a bus driver while her mother raised six children. Alice married...
Redrick Barstal 'Red' Custer, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Redrick Barstal Custer, Jr. of Christiansburg. Redrick was a devoted family man, friend and skilled craftsman, who left us on June 3, 2025, at the age of 63. He was employed at Davis H. Elliot Company and also worked many years at New River Electric.
Red, as he was affectionately...
Delores 'Lori' Bell Mick
Jun 1, 2025
November 28, 1937, to June 1, 2025
Delores (Lori) Bell Mick died on June 1, 2025, at age 87....
James David 'JD' Duncan
Jun 1, 2025
James David 'JD' Duncan, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away June 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Jeanette Duncan; step-father, Marvin Dickerson; and mother and father-in-law, Bill and Louise Hamblin.
JD is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna Duncan; siblings, Barry Duncan (Terry), Billy Duncan, Debbie Jennings (Bill), Shelby Epperly; sisters-in-law, Peggy Wickline...
Ronald & Charlotte (L. Whittaker) Farley
May 31, 2025
While the passing of a loved one is always bittersweet; we are celebrating the reuniting of mom and dad as Ronald R. Farley (06/13/1935) went home to meet his Lord and savior on October 20, 2025. He joins his wife Charlotte, father and mother L.W. and Lennis Farley, his daughter Karen Jones, his sister Jeanette and his identical twin Donald....
Judith Arlene 'Judy' Keiffer
May 30, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of Judith Arlene Keiffer, 78. Judith was born to Edith Mae Dalton December 28, 1946 in Montgomery County Virginia. Marrying Sebert Hector Keiffer (d) June 21, 1970. Together they combined families which have grown over the years. Sebert Wayne Keiffer (d). Keith Keiffer (d) (Daria Gordon (d), their children Stephanie Gordon (Jen Chuong),...
Neoma Irene Altizer
May 29, 2025
Neoma Irene Altizer, 87 of Christiansburg, passed away May 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvis Oakley Altizer; daughter, Melissa Elaine Altizer; sister, Dorothy Harmon; brother-in-law, Fred Harmon; brother, Edward Bailey; nephew, Mark Harmon; niece, Shirley Buchanan; and parents, John W. and Irene Bailey.
Neoma is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Wagenbrenner, Denise Altizer, Kimberly Altizer; grandchildren,...
Harold Vernon Estes
May 28, 2025
Harold V. Estes, 70, of Blacksburg, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025.
Born on February 10, 1955, Harold was the son of the late Lawrence and Lura Estes. A lifelong resident of Blacksburg, he dedicated 42 years of hard work and service to Poly-Scientific/Moog, where he was known for his reliability, integrity, and strong work ethic.
Harold was married to the...
James Walter Christian
May 28, 2025
Sunrise: November 26th, 1946
Sunset: May 28th, 2025
James Walter Christian, known to most as Bubby, passed away peacefully at home on May 28th, 2025, surrounded by family. Bubby was born in Radford, VA on November 26th, 1946 to the late Richard Walter Christian and Pauline Harriston Christian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie...
Shirley Stover Sizemore
May 27, 2025
Shirley Stover Sizemore, 71 of Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. She is survived by her half-brother Harry Lester Jr. (Jeanette) of Powder Springs, GA, Rachel Lester (niece) of Nashville, TN, and nephew Grant Lester also of Powder Springs.
She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Harris Lester, stepfather Harry Theodore Lester Sr., grandfather Noah Harris,...
Debra Lynn Blevins
May 27, 2025
Debra Lynn Blevins, 58, of Fairlawn, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born on December 28, 1966, to the late Robert and Nellie Cooper.
Lynn had a deep love for long country rides, photography, flowers, and red birds. She was an avid NASCAR fan, always excited for her Sunday race. Above all, she was...
Loretta Grubb
May 26, 2025
Loretta Stewart Grubb, 83, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2025.
Loretta was born on July 19, 1941 in Montgomery County, VA to Clyde Wade Stewart and Lola Bond Stewart. On November 22, 1963, she married the love of her life Stephen Emory Grubb and made their home on the Grubb...
Christie Lorine Lang
May 25, 2025
Christie Lorine Hay Lang, born on August 3, 1970 of Newport, VA gained her wings on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 54. Christie was preceded in death by her parents, JC and Shirley Hay and Jay and Carolyn Overholt as well as her brother Ronnie Hinkley.
Christie is survived by her husband, Punkin (Eddie) Lang and the following...
Vicki Gusler Sheppard
May 22, 2025
Vicki Gusler Sheppard, 53 of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Alexander Gusler. Vicki is survived by her sons, Joey and Tiffany Gusler, Trevor Sheppard (Kendra), and Cory Sheppard (Lexi); daughter, Kendall Cook; boyfriend, Tim Cook; mother, Viola Gusler; sisters, Barbara and Dexter Cook, Beverly Handy, and Sandra and...
James 'Jimmy' Everette Cunningham
May 18, 2025
James E. Cunningham (Jimmy) 68 of Christiansburg, VA on Sunday, May 18, 2025; I was called home to be with my savior The Lord Jesus Christ. I was born June 9, 1956 to the late beloved Mr. & Mrs. James H. Cunningham of Riner, VA. I will be helped on my way if needed, by my late, but always loving...
Mary Lee Morris Carroll
May 17, 2025
Mary Lee Morris Carroll passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in 1933.
Mary Lee is survived by her daughter Vickie and son-in-law Phillip J. Clauer, State College, PA, grandchildren Ashley Schatz (David), Centreville VA; Phillip Ryan Clauer, Boston MA; and great-grandson Levi Schatz.
She is also survived by her sisters and their spouses: Ruth Boothe (Hassell), Edith Marshall,...
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