Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Maxine K. Hughes

Maxine K. Hughes

Jan 31, 2020

Maxine K. Hughes,77, born to Reed and Ruby Kincer on June 29, 1942 in Wytheville, VA, passed on to rest the evening of January 31, 2020. She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Tom Potts, son and daughter-in-law Jerry and Lisa Reed, niece DeAnna Potts and former husband, Jimmy Hughes. Maxine was a devoted and highly...

Ernest Mosby Jennelle

Ernest Mosby Jennelle

Jan 30, 2020

Ernest Mosby Jennelle, age 93, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Raleigh, NC. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Pauline Linkous Jennelle, children Jane Arey and Jonathan Jennelle, and son-in-law Robert Arey. Grandchildren include Jennifer and Alexander Arey. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Maude Jennelle, Brother Carl Jennelle, and Sisters...

Cynthia "Cindy" Lou Koziol

Cynthia "Cindy" Lou Koziol

Jan 28, 2020

Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Koziol of Christiansburg, VA passed away the evening of January 28th, 2020 at the age of 68. Cindy was born on March 25th, 1951. She was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska by Lilian Williams and William E. Williams. In October 2019, she attended her 50th high school reunion with the Lincoln Northeast class of 1969. She received her...

Ralph Anthony Giovanetti Jr

Ralph Anthony Giovanetti Jr

Jan 22, 2020

Ralph Anthony Giovanetti, Jr, 68, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away suddenly on January 22, 2020. He was born in Riverside, N.J. on February 4, 1951 to the late Ralph A. Giovanetti, Sr. and Philomena (Sacco) Giovanetti. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Atkinson. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet (Taubel); sons, Ralph...

Betty Jo Custer Simmons

Betty Jo Custer Simmons

Jan 22, 2020

Betty Jo Custer Simmons, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Heritage Hall. She was born on September 1, 1935 in Montgomery County. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Simmons Sr.; father, Joseph M. Custer Sr.; and mother, Dora G. Custer. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte...

Evelyn R. Nixon

Evelyn R. Nixon

Jan 22, 2020

Evelyn R. Nixon, 85, of Radford, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ingle Eugene Nixon; parents, Gradon and Dot Ridpath; and siblings, Robert Ridpath and Janice Ridpath. Evelyn is survived by numerous friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home....

Frances Kathryn Christian

Frances Kathryn Christian

Jan 20, 2020

Frances Kathryn Christian, 83, of Bellsprings passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Frances is survived by her daughter, Holly & husband John Bode, D.O. and their children, Katie and Nicholas Bode; her sons, Stephen & wife Patrice Phillips, Guy & wife Cora Phillips and their children, Casey, Justin and Sara Phillips; sister, Carolynn & husband Joe Monville and their...

Margaret Carico Burner

Margaret Carico Burner

Jan 19, 2020

Margaret Louise Carico Burner, age 92, passed away peacefully on 19 January 2020. Margaret was born on February 21, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia to parents George Wetzel Carico and Carilda Jane Withrow. She was the youngest of eight children. On November 4, 1946, she married John Franklin Burner. They were married almost sixty four years, when her beloved husband...

Jane Ellen Jones

Jane Ellen Jones

Jan 18, 2020

Jane Ellen Jones, age 72, of Christiansburg transitioned to her rest on January 18, 2020. Jane was born in Portsmouth, VA on November 20, 1947, to the late James C. Yerby and late Mabel Irene Ramey Yerby. She was also predeceased by a brother, James Yerby; and sister, Betty Jo Johnson. Jane was educated in the Wythe County School System...

Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen

Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen

Jan 17, 2020

Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020 due to complications from various medical conditions. She was born July 16, 1952 in Christiansburg, VA and was the daughter to Cleo Patricia Smith and William Melvin Allen. She was married to her former husband Junior Walter Breen and they had four children together. Rhonda is survived...

Karen Zarling Absalom

Karen Zarling Absalom

Jan 17, 2020

Karen Zarling Absalom, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Collierville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Karen went from Shorewood High School to Columbia (WI) School of Nursing where she earned her RN. Karen was a nurse’s nurse. Throughout her career one thing was paramount – patient care. She believed that the dignity and worth...

Ronald 'Ronnie' Clark Ludwig

Ronald 'Ronnie' Clark Ludwig

Jan 16, 2020

Ronald (Ronnie) Clark Ludwig, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on January 16, 2020. He was born in Strasburg, Virginia, on May 18, 1939, to Agnes Crabill Ludwig and Carol Ludwig, with an older brother, Ty. Ronnie spent 4 years in the Marines. He married Robyn Renner and had 3 children, Cheryl, Greg, and Roger. They were married for 37 years....

Nancy Lahman Reed

Nancy Lahman Reed

Jan 16, 2020

Nancy Lee Lahman Reed, 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1934 in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. She was retired from Montgomery County Public Schools. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Adam and Twylah Dellinger Lahman, her husband, Ralph Wilson Reed, and her brother, Andy “Sonny” Lahman. She...

Frank Thomas Smith

Frank Thomas Smith

Jan 16, 2020

Frank Thomas Smith, 90, of Shawsville, VA, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born December 23, 1929 to the late William and Martha Smith of Ringgold, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Young) of almost 59 years, his son Carl, sister Ora Brammer, and brothers Larry, Rawley, and...

Donna Elizabeth Boland Broyles

Donna Elizabeth Boland Broyles

Jan 15, 2020

Donna Elizabeth (Boland) Broyles passed away on January 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, J.V. Boland; mother, S. K. (Sell) Boland; husband, Robert G.C. Broyles; daughter, Beth Ann (Broyles) Alderman; three sisters, Shirley J. Carter, Katharyne Carles, and Nancy Mills. She was born in Altoona, PA on April 2, 1932, and graduated from Altoona High School...

Janetta E. Robinson

Janetta E. Robinson

Jan 15, 2020

Janetta E. Robinson, 68, of Elliston, passed away on January 15, 2020. She was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Charles and Juanita Proffitt. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Harry G. Robinson; and a host of other family, friends, and church family. She retired from Valcom after 30 years and was a member of...

Wilkie Monroe Cox

Wilkie Monroe Cox

Jan 14, 2020

Wilkie Monroe Cox, 79, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Floyd County, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Berman and Ila Cox, an infant son and daughter, and step-daughter Kimberly Allen. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bonnie Bradley Cox; daughters and son-in-laws, Kathy and Craig Beale (Roanoke),...

Geneva Richardson Morris

Geneva Richardson Morris

Jan 14, 2020

On January 14, 2020, Mrs. Geneva Richardson Morris gained her angel wings. She was born on September 29, 1933 to the late George and Della Craighead. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Morris. She will be missed by her children, Betty (Richard), Larry (Margaret), Chris (Jay), Warren (Karen); grandchildren, Tammy, Lisa, Timmy,...

Shelby Jean Roope

Shelby Jean Roope

Jan 13, 2020

Shelby Jean Roope, 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Roope; twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope; and parents, Noel and Mary Shrewsbury. Shelby is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and Jennie Stewart; son, John (Sherry) Roope; grandchildren, Evan Roope,...

Robert Wayne Cooper

Robert Wayne Cooper

Jan 12, 2020

Robert Wayne Cooper, 66 of Radford passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Nellie Cooper; sister, Janet Quesinberry; and aunt, Norma Jean Hawks. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Cooper; children, Greg (Billie) Cooper, Preston Jarrells and Ali Honaker; grandchildren, Jay and Chelsea Vaught, Laken, Kayla, Malinda, Sara and...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Maxine K. Hughes

Maxine K. Hughes

Jan 31, 2020

Maxine K. Hughes,77, born to Reed and Ruby Kincer on June 29, 1942 in Wytheville, VA, passed on to rest the evening of January 31, 2020. She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Tom Potts, son and daughter-in-law Jerry and Lisa Reed, niece DeAnna Potts and former husband, Jimmy Hughes. Maxine was a devoted and highly...

Ernest Mosby Jennelle

Ernest Mosby Jennelle

Jan 30, 2020

Ernest Mosby Jennelle, age 93, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Raleigh, NC. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Pauline Linkous Jennelle, children Jane Arey and Jonathan Jennelle, and son-in-law Robert Arey. Grandchildren include Jennifer and Alexander Arey. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Maude Jennelle, Brother Carl Jennelle, and Sisters...

Cynthia "Cindy" Lou Koziol

Cynthia "Cindy" Lou Koziol

Jan 28, 2020

Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Koziol of Christiansburg, VA passed away the evening of January 28th, 2020 at the age of 68. Cindy was born on March 25th, 1951. She was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska by Lilian Williams and William E. Williams. In October 2019, she attended her 50th high school reunion with the Lincoln Northeast class of 1969. She received her...

Ralph Anthony Giovanetti Jr

Ralph Anthony Giovanetti Jr

Jan 22, 2020

Ralph Anthony Giovanetti, Jr, 68, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away suddenly on January 22, 2020. He was born in Riverside, N.J. on February 4, 1951 to the late Ralph A. Giovanetti, Sr. and Philomena (Sacco) Giovanetti. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Atkinson. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet (Taubel); sons, Ralph...

Betty Jo Custer Simmons

Betty Jo Custer Simmons

Jan 22, 2020

Betty Jo Custer Simmons, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Heritage Hall. She was born on September 1, 1935 in Montgomery County. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Simmons Sr.; father, Joseph M. Custer Sr.; and mother, Dora G. Custer. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte...

Evelyn R. Nixon

Evelyn R. Nixon

Jan 22, 2020

Evelyn R. Nixon, 85, of Radford, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ingle Eugene Nixon; parents, Gradon and Dot Ridpath; and siblings, Robert Ridpath and Janice Ridpath. Evelyn is survived by numerous friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home....

Frances Kathryn Christian

Frances Kathryn Christian

Jan 20, 2020

Frances Kathryn Christian, 83, of Bellsprings passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Frances is survived by her daughter, Holly & husband John Bode, D.O. and their children, Katie and Nicholas Bode; her sons, Stephen & wife Patrice Phillips, Guy & wife Cora Phillips and their children, Casey, Justin and Sara Phillips; sister, Carolynn & husband Joe Monville and their...

Margaret Carico Burner

Margaret Carico Burner

Jan 19, 2020

Margaret Louise Carico Burner, age 92, passed away peacefully on 19 January 2020. Margaret was born on February 21, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia to parents George Wetzel Carico and Carilda Jane Withrow. She was the youngest of eight children. On November 4, 1946, she married John Franklin Burner. They were married almost sixty four years, when her beloved husband...

Jane Ellen Jones

Jane Ellen Jones

Jan 18, 2020

Jane Ellen Jones, age 72, of Christiansburg transitioned to her rest on January 18, 2020. Jane was born in Portsmouth, VA on November 20, 1947, to the late James C. Yerby and late Mabel Irene Ramey Yerby. She was also predeceased by a brother, James Yerby; and sister, Betty Jo Johnson. Jane was educated in the Wythe County School System...

Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen

Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen

Jan 17, 2020

Rhonda Lynn Allen Breen, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020 due to complications from various medical conditions. She was born July 16, 1952 in Christiansburg, VA and was the daughter to Cleo Patricia Smith and William Melvin Allen. She was married to her former husband Junior Walter Breen and they had four children together. Rhonda is survived...

Karen Zarling Absalom

Karen Zarling Absalom

Jan 17, 2020

Karen Zarling Absalom, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Collierville, TN, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Karen went from Shorewood High School to Columbia (WI) School of Nursing where she earned her RN. Karen was a nurse’s nurse. Throughout her career one thing was paramount – patient care. She believed that the dignity and worth...

Ronald 'Ronnie' Clark Ludwig

Ronald 'Ronnie' Clark Ludwig

Jan 16, 2020

Ronald (Ronnie) Clark Ludwig, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on January 16, 2020. He was born in Strasburg, Virginia, on May 18, 1939, to Agnes Crabill Ludwig and Carol Ludwig, with an older brother, Ty. Ronnie spent 4 years in the Marines. He married Robyn Renner and had 3 children, Cheryl, Greg, and Roger. They were married for 37 years....

Nancy Lahman Reed

Nancy Lahman Reed

Jan 16, 2020

Nancy Lee Lahman Reed, 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1934 in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. She was retired from Montgomery County Public Schools. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Adam and Twylah Dellinger Lahman, her husband, Ralph Wilson Reed, and her brother, Andy “Sonny” Lahman. She...

Frank Thomas Smith

Frank Thomas Smith

Jan 16, 2020

Frank Thomas Smith, 90, of Shawsville, VA, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born December 23, 1929 to the late William and Martha Smith of Ringgold, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Young) of almost 59 years, his son Carl, sister Ora Brammer, and brothers Larry, Rawley, and...

Donna Elizabeth Boland Broyles

Donna Elizabeth Boland Broyles

Jan 15, 2020

Donna Elizabeth (Boland) Broyles passed away on January 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, J.V. Boland; mother, S. K. (Sell) Boland; husband, Robert G.C. Broyles; daughter, Beth Ann (Broyles) Alderman; three sisters, Shirley J. Carter, Katharyne Carles, and Nancy Mills. She was born in Altoona, PA on April 2, 1932, and graduated from Altoona High School...

Janetta E. Robinson

Janetta E. Robinson

Jan 15, 2020

Janetta E. Robinson, 68, of Elliston, passed away on January 15, 2020. She was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Charles and Juanita Proffitt. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Harry G. Robinson; and a host of other family, friends, and church family. She retired from Valcom after 30 years and was a member of...

Wilkie Monroe Cox

Wilkie Monroe Cox

Jan 14, 2020

Wilkie Monroe Cox, 79, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Floyd County, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Berman and Ila Cox, an infant son and daughter, and step-daughter Kimberly Allen. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bonnie Bradley Cox; daughters and son-in-laws, Kathy and Craig Beale (Roanoke),...

Geneva Richardson Morris

Geneva Richardson Morris

Jan 14, 2020

On January 14, 2020, Mrs. Geneva Richardson Morris gained her angel wings. She was born on September 29, 1933 to the late George and Della Craighead. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Morris. She will be missed by her children, Betty (Richard), Larry (Margaret), Chris (Jay), Warren (Karen); grandchildren, Tammy, Lisa, Timmy,...

Shelby Jean Roope

Shelby Jean Roope

Jan 13, 2020

Shelby Jean Roope, 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Roope; twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope; and parents, Noel and Mary Shrewsbury. Shelby is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and Jennie Stewart; son, John (Sherry) Roope; grandchildren, Evan Roope,...

Robert Wayne Cooper

Robert Wayne Cooper

Jan 12, 2020

Robert Wayne Cooper, 66 of Radford passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Nellie Cooper; sister, Janet Quesinberry; and aunt, Norma Jean Hawks. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Cooper; children, Greg (Billie) Cooper, Preston Jarrells and Ali Honaker; grandchildren, Jay and Chelsea Vaught, Laken, Kayla, Malinda, Sara and...