Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Dec 6, 2019

Beverly Collins Woolwine, 88, of Christiansburg passed away December 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Gertrude and Bob Collins. Beverly was a retired L.P.N., having worked many years in a physician’s office in Roanoke and retiring from Carilion Brambleton Center. She was a member of Oak Grove Church. For many years she was a member of Epislon...

Randy Dean Orren

Randy Dean Orren

Dec 4, 2019

Randy Dean Orren, 61, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph David and Audrey Lucille Orren. Randy is survived by his sons, Ryan (Sarah) Orren and Bradley (Catherine) Orren; grandchildren, Dylan Orren, Loucylle Orren, Blane Orren; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Orren; sister, Sharon Hunter; as well as many other...

Opal McClure Martin

Opal McClure Martin

Dec 1, 2019

Opal McClure Martin, 96, of Salem, VA, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. Opal was preceded to her eternal resting place by her husband of 57 years, James Hamilton Martin, her parents, McKinley and Bertha McClure, and other precious family members. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia. A strong advocate...

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Dec 1, 2019

Eleanor Duncan Jones, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Leslie Jones; parents, Alvis Duncan Sr. and Merlie Chafin Duncan; and brother, Alvis Duncan Jr. Eleanor is survived by her son, Michael D. Jones and wife, Tina; granddaughters, Ashley Wright and husband Brad, Casey Teubert and husband, Zack,...

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Nov 28, 2019

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett, 82, born to the late Gordon and Patti Ingham on February 26, 1937, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 28, 2019. In addition to her mother and father, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Barrett Jr.; sister, Alix Arlene Ingham; and two sisters and their husbands, Jean Ingham Harrison...

Phyllis M. Martin

Phyllis M. Martin

Nov 27, 2019

Phyllis M. Martin, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel O. and Eulala B. Hollandsworth; husband, Merle Stephen Martin; sister, Geraldine Shelor; and brother, Earlie Hollandsworth. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Malena Martin; son, Stephen Martin; grandchildren, Zachary Kessinger, Piper Martin; sisters, Barbara Jean Quesenberry, Betty Sutphin, Carolyn...

Brenda Gail Williams

Brenda Gail Williams

Nov 23, 2019

BRENDA GAIL WILLIAMS, 68, of Christiansburg passed away November 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Early Hollandsworth; father, Robert Williams; mother and step father, Willie May & Arnold Meredith; brothers, Lewis and Mike Williams; sister, Norma Williams Linkous. She is survived by her sons, Randy Reed and Danny Reed; grandchildren, Destiny, Brandon, Randy Jr, Austin, Jessica,...

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Nov 23, 2019

Dorothy Bishop Beasley, 89, matriarch of the Starlite Drive In Theatre passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughters, Debbie, Cathy & her husband Richard; as well as her parents, Earl & Mamie Bishop; and a brother, Clifford “Buddy” Bishop. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Ann Beasley and several nieces...

Ivory Wiley Carter

Ivory Wiley Carter

Nov 22, 2019

Ivory Wiley Carter, 76, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019. Ivory was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Garnett Harry Wiley and Helen Lucille Wiley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Winfred Raye Wiley and sister, Elna Elizabeth Wilson. She is survived by her sons, Curtis Edward Carter and...

David Noboru Hata

David Noboru Hata

Nov 21, 2019

David Noboru Hata (Ph.D), 59, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. David was a researcher for Virginia Tech for over 15 years. Services will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy Altizer Harris of Riner, went to see Jesus, family, and friends on November 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Rachel Altizer; brother, Charlie Altizer; sister, Evelyn Pegran. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Curtis Harris; son, Trey Bland; daughter, Trina and Scottie Weiss; step-daughters, Shaine and T. C. Warner, Teresa and Dale Felts;...

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Nov 17, 2019

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 17, 2019, to join her husband, Henry. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Dorothy Ridpath; and son, Gary Lynn Rowland. Betty is survived by her children, Tim Rowland (Cheryl), Keith Rowland (Kim), Krista Rowland Linkous, Scott Rowland (Erica);...

Earl Douglas Hanks

Earl Douglas Hanks

Nov 17, 2019

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Rev. Earl Douglas Hanks, age 61, was called home from his earthly journey and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on January 16, 1958, in Pulaski, VA to the late Robert and Alma Hanks. He married his soulmate and best friend, Judy Smithson Hanks, in...

Patsy Atkins Martin

Patsy Atkins Martin

Nov 16, 2019

Patsy Atkins Martin, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Grace Atkins, and a sister, Evelyn Pellegrin. Patsy is survived by her children, Matt Martin and wife, BreAnna, Chris Martin, Katy Smith and husband, Matt, and Charley Ruch and husband, Dan; grandchildren, Lily Smith and Noah Ruch; sister,...

Cora Delophine Martin

Cora Delophine Martin

Nov 16, 2019

CORA DELOPHINE EDWARDS MARTIN, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church. Cora was preceded in death by her husband Benson ‘Shorty’ Martin; parents, George Edwards & Cliffie Bishop Edwards; brothers, Dudley, Herman, George Layton, Everette, Alva and George Junior Edwards; sisters, Dora Edwards, Lula Slusher, Eva Link, Helen Naff,...

Cynthia Lee Cole

Cynthia Lee Cole

Nov 14, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Nov 14, 2019

HAZEL M. YOPP CORNETT, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Yopp; husband, Ed Cornett; father of her sons, Don Yopp; step son, Earl Cornett; and brothers, Eugene and Ambrose Martin. She is survived by her son David Yopp (Diane); 4 grandchildren, Alisa, Chad, Chris...

Terry Wade Lowery

Terry Wade Lowery

Nov 13, 2019

Terry Wade Lowery, age 63 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2019. Terry had bravely fought the battle with Parkinson’s since 2004. He was the son of Henry and Nina Lowery who preceded him in death. Terry graduated from Radford University in 1978 with a BS in Medical Technology. He was employed at Carillion Clinic New River...

James Oliver Sisson

James Oliver Sisson

Nov 13, 2019

James Oliver Sisson 74 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an adored husband, a beloved father, a loving grandfather, and a loyal friend.. James served during the Vietnam War in the years 1965-1967. He worked at various companies as a crane operator including IMF Crane &...

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

Nov 12, 2019

James (Jim) Garland Baird Jr, 75, of Christiansburg, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 12, 2019. He was born in Richmond, VA and raised in Staunton, VA. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Staunton, VA then attended Virginia Tech where he received a BS in accounting. Jim served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne including...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Beverly Collins Woolwine

Dec 6, 2019

Beverly Collins Woolwine, 88, of Christiansburg passed away December 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Gertrude and Bob Collins. Beverly was a retired L.P.N., having worked many years in a physician’s office in Roanoke and retiring from Carilion Brambleton Center. She was a member of Oak Grove Church. For many years she was a member of Epislon...

Randy Dean Orren

Randy Dean Orren

Dec 4, 2019

Randy Dean Orren, 61, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph David and Audrey Lucille Orren. Randy is survived by his sons, Ryan (Sarah) Orren and Bradley (Catherine) Orren; grandchildren, Dylan Orren, Loucylle Orren, Blane Orren; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Orren; sister, Sharon Hunter; as well as many other...

Opal McClure Martin

Opal McClure Martin

Dec 1, 2019

Opal McClure Martin, 96, of Salem, VA, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. Opal was preceded to her eternal resting place by her husband of 57 years, James Hamilton Martin, her parents, McKinley and Bertha McClure, and other precious family members. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia. A strong advocate...

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Eleanor Duncan Jones

Dec 1, 2019

Eleanor Duncan Jones, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Leslie Jones; parents, Alvis Duncan Sr. and Merlie Chafin Duncan; and brother, Alvis Duncan Jr. Eleanor is survived by her son, Michael D. Jones and wife, Tina; granddaughters, Ashley Wright and husband Brad, Casey Teubert and husband, Zack,...

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett

Nov 28, 2019

Patricia Elizabeth Ingham Barrett, 82, born to the late Gordon and Patti Ingham on February 26, 1937, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 28, 2019. In addition to her mother and father, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Barrett Jr.; sister, Alix Arlene Ingham; and two sisters and their husbands, Jean Ingham Harrison...

Phyllis M. Martin

Phyllis M. Martin

Nov 27, 2019

Phyllis M. Martin, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel O. and Eulala B. Hollandsworth; husband, Merle Stephen Martin; sister, Geraldine Shelor; and brother, Earlie Hollandsworth. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Malena Martin; son, Stephen Martin; grandchildren, Zachary Kessinger, Piper Martin; sisters, Barbara Jean Quesenberry, Betty Sutphin, Carolyn...

Brenda Gail Williams

Brenda Gail Williams

Nov 23, 2019

BRENDA GAIL WILLIAMS, 68, of Christiansburg passed away November 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Early Hollandsworth; father, Robert Williams; mother and step father, Willie May & Arnold Meredith; brothers, Lewis and Mike Williams; sister, Norma Williams Linkous. She is survived by her sons, Randy Reed and Danny Reed; grandchildren, Destiny, Brandon, Randy Jr, Austin, Jessica,...

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Dorothy Bishop Beasley

Nov 23, 2019

Dorothy Bishop Beasley, 89, matriarch of the Starlite Drive In Theatre passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughters, Debbie, Cathy & her husband Richard; as well as her parents, Earl & Mamie Bishop; and a brother, Clifford “Buddy” Bishop. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Ann Beasley and several nieces...

Ivory Wiley Carter

Ivory Wiley Carter

Nov 22, 2019

Ivory Wiley Carter, 76, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2019. Ivory was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Garnett Harry Wiley and Helen Lucille Wiley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Winfred Raye Wiley and sister, Elna Elizabeth Wilson. She is survived by her sons, Curtis Edward Carter and...

David Noboru Hata

David Noboru Hata

Nov 21, 2019

David Noboru Hata (Ph.D), 59, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. David was a researcher for Virginia Tech for over 15 years. Services will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Dorothy Altizer Harris

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy Altizer Harris of Riner, went to see Jesus, family, and friends on November 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Rachel Altizer; brother, Charlie Altizer; sister, Evelyn Pegran. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Curtis Harris; son, Trey Bland; daughter, Trina and Scottie Weiss; step-daughters, Shaine and T. C. Warner, Teresa and Dale Felts;...

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland

Nov 17, 2019

Betty Lee Ridpath Rowland, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, November 17, 2019, to join her husband, Henry. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Dorothy Ridpath; and son, Gary Lynn Rowland. Betty is survived by her children, Tim Rowland (Cheryl), Keith Rowland (Kim), Krista Rowland Linkous, Scott Rowland (Erica);...

Earl Douglas Hanks

Earl Douglas Hanks

Nov 17, 2019

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Rev. Earl Douglas Hanks, age 61, was called home from his earthly journey and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on January 16, 1958, in Pulaski, VA to the late Robert and Alma Hanks. He married his soulmate and best friend, Judy Smithson Hanks, in...

Patsy Atkins Martin

Patsy Atkins Martin

Nov 16, 2019

Patsy Atkins Martin, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Grace Atkins, and a sister, Evelyn Pellegrin. Patsy is survived by her children, Matt Martin and wife, BreAnna, Chris Martin, Katy Smith and husband, Matt, and Charley Ruch and husband, Dan; grandchildren, Lily Smith and Noah Ruch; sister,...

Cora Delophine Martin

Cora Delophine Martin

Nov 16, 2019

CORA DELOPHINE EDWARDS MARTIN, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on November 16, 2019. She was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church. Cora was preceded in death by her husband Benson ‘Shorty’ Martin; parents, George Edwards & Cliffie Bishop Edwards; brothers, Dudley, Herman, George Layton, Everette, Alva and George Junior Edwards; sisters, Dora Edwards, Lula Slusher, Eva Link, Helen Naff,...

Cynthia Lee Cole

Cynthia Lee Cole

Nov 14, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Hazel M. Yopp Cornett

Nov 14, 2019

HAZEL M. YOPP CORNETT, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Yopp; husband, Ed Cornett; father of her sons, Don Yopp; step son, Earl Cornett; and brothers, Eugene and Ambrose Martin. She is survived by her son David Yopp (Diane); 4 grandchildren, Alisa, Chad, Chris...

Terry Wade Lowery

Terry Wade Lowery

Nov 13, 2019

Terry Wade Lowery, age 63 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2019. Terry had bravely fought the battle with Parkinson’s since 2004. He was the son of Henry and Nina Lowery who preceded him in death. Terry graduated from Radford University in 1978 with a BS in Medical Technology. He was employed at Carillion Clinic New River...

James Oliver Sisson

James Oliver Sisson

Nov 13, 2019

James Oliver Sisson 74 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an adored husband, a beloved father, a loving grandfather, and a loyal friend.. James served during the Vietnam War in the years 1965-1967. He worked at various companies as a crane operator including IMF Crane &...

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

James 'Jim Garland Baird Jr

Nov 12, 2019

James (Jim) Garland Baird Jr, 75, of Christiansburg, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 12, 2019. He was born in Richmond, VA and raised in Staunton, VA. He graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Staunton, VA then attended Virginia Tech where he received a BS in accounting. Jim served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne including...