Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Dec 20, 2018

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2018, at the age of 94. She passed peacefully, from the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Montie Jackson Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years,...

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Dec 20, 2018

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart, of Christiansburg, VA, died Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born in 1944 to Douglas and Veta Gorman. Douglas was from Indiana and Veta was from North Carolina, and Diana Carol was named for their home states. Diana grew up in Southern Pines, NC, raised by her mother and grandmother. Her father was killed in action...

Linda Moran

Linda Moran

Dec 18, 2018

Linda Moran, 72, of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2018. Linda worked as a legal secretary for over 30 years and was very devoted to her family, friends, and to her Lord. Linda attended Trinity Community Church for 49 years where she served faithfully in many roles. She is survived by her loving...

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Dec 16, 2018

Hines, Carolyn Altizer, 74, of Snowville, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Archie M. Altizer and Nobie Phillips Altizer; and step-daughter, Sheryl Hines Duncan; step-daughter-in-law, Carolyn Newman Hines. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband and caregiver, Gray Hines; son, Thomas Weeks (David Whitaker); daughter, Amy Hines Horne (Brian),...

Richard Wayne Carter

Richard Wayne Carter

Dec 15, 2018

RICHARD WAYNE CARTER ‘BUDDY’, 68, of Hiwassee passed on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis & Violet Carter. Buddy is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Carter; sons, Alan Carter & wife, Tracey, and Danny Carter; grandchildren, Hunter, Tanner, Jacob and Hannah Carter; sisters, Beverly Stafford and Debbie Griffin; many nieces and nephews;...

Anne N Page

Anne N Page

Dec 14, 2018

ANNE NUCKOLS PAGE Farewell, my friends. If you are reading this, I have gone up in a puff of smoke. Grieve lightly for me as I have had an active and, until recently, healthy life. I was born about 73 years ago in the Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington, VA, creating an early interest in history. I attended elementary schools...

Georgia E Cox

Georgia E Cox

Dec 14, 2018

GEORGIA E. COX, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 14, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Georgia was a graduate of Radford University and held many titles with Montgomery County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer C. Cox and a sister, Kate King. Georgia is survived by a step son,...

Joseph Howard Smith

Joseph Howard Smith

Dec 13, 2018

Joseph Howard Smith, 65, of Christiansburg, was born October 15, 1953, in Richmond, VA to Wilton Thomas and Ethel Lancaster Smith, and went home to heaven on December 13, 2018. He was a graduate of Radford high School class of 1972. He lived most of his early life in Snowville and Radford. He attended New River Community College and received...

Gilbert Woolwine

Gilbert Woolwine

Dec 6, 2018

Gilbert Woolwine, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Mae Woolwine; granddaughter, Ursula Woolwine; and 12 siblings. Gilbert is survived by his son, Teddy and Sally Woolwine; daughter, Lois Brunner; grandchildren, Jimmy and Sharon Brunner III, Crystal and Charlie Cooper; great-granddaughters, Brooke and Madison Brunner; sister-in-law, Garnet Woolwine;...

David Lee Currie

David Lee Currie

Nov 30, 2018

David Lee Currie, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert John Currie Jr. and Mary Louise Pack Currie. David began working in body shops at the age of 14. He loved his children, grandchildren, and his dogs and was an avid gun collector. He is survived by his...

Reba Dare Lucas

Reba Dare Lucas

Nov 29, 2018

Reba Dare Lucas, 79, Of Shawsville Virginia, passed away, Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Heritage Hall - Rich Creek Virginia. She was born in Giles County Virginia, on April 24, 1939 to the late Frank Lee Wilson and Hallie Snow Williams. She is also preceded in death by her son Gary DeWayne Lucas as well as 9 brothers and 5...

Allie Louise Yates Martin

Allie Louise Yates Martin

Nov 29, 2018

Allie Yates Martin, born July 30, 1926, passed away on November 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance C. Martin; son, Ricky Martin; and parents, Earnest and Edith Graham Yates. Allie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Charlie Long of Lynchburg, Sandra and Vernon Martin of Christiansburg; brother, Bob Yates and Clairmont; sister-in-law,...

Cathy Gwynn Sowers

Cathy Gwynn Sowers

Nov 28, 2018

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of his saints." Psalm 116:15 Cathy Sowers, 56, left this life to rest in the arms of her Savior on November 28, 2018, surrounded by the family she loved and cherished. Born in Portsmouth, OH, to George Seigle Carver and Connie D. Lewis Carver Price. She was preceded...

Charmayne Groff Buehler

Charmayne Groff Buehler

Nov 28, 2018

Charmayne Groff Buehler, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Miller Groff and Mary Young Groff; brother, Harvey Miller Groff Jr.; sisters, Sharada Allen and Thalia Harris. Charmayne is survived by her husband, Fred Buehler Jr. (just celebrated 65 years of marriage); children, JoAnn Pierce (Bob) of...

Teddy Phillip Musselman

Teddy Phillip Musselman

Nov 27, 2018

Musselman, Teddy Phillip, 70, of Radford, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dot and Ercell Musselman and two sisters, Bonnie Spaulding and Brenda Quesenberry. Teddy is survived by two daughters and spouses, Rhonda (Jamie) Woods of Hartsville, TN and Stephanie (James) Alley of Fairlawn, VA; one son and spouse, Eric...

John Bryan Hodges

John Bryan Hodges

Nov 27, 2018

JOHN BRYAN HODGES John Bryan (Jack) Hodges May 9, 1952 – November 27, 2018. Born in Washington D.C., grew up in Oxon Hill, MD and moved to Blacksburg, VA to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he studied economics, electrical engineering and philosophy. After graduation he lived in Denver, CO for about 7 years and then returned to Blacksburg where he...

Juanita Wheeling Dowdy

Juanita Wheeling Dowdy

Nov 22, 2018

Juanita Wheeling Dowdy, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Dowdy; daughter, Donna Kay Chaffin; sisters, Phyllis Bowles, Kathy Nester, and Loretta Furrow. Juanita is survived by her grandchildren, Charles Jason Cromer, Tanya Cromer; great-grandchildren, Madison, Landon, Quinton; sisters, Margaret, Marcella, Levon, Dorothy; nieces, Tonya, Tammy, Sharon; nephews,...

Mary Edna Bower

Mary Edna Bower

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Edna Bower, 97, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marvin Bower; parents, Alsibury and Laura Bell Holbrook Underwood; sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn W. Curtis, & husband, Lonnie, Vesta Underwood; brothers & sisters-in-law, Henry Underwood & wife, Marie, Noah Underwood & wife Edna, Ermon Underwood & wife, Bertha...

Melanie Lynn Creasey

Melanie Lynn Creasey

Nov 19, 2018

Melanie Lynn “Thomas” Creasey, 45, was born to Fred & Barbara Thomas on May 6, 1973 in Pulaski, VA. She fell asleep in death on Monday, November 19, 2018. Melanie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Darrell (Roanoke, Va). Her maternal grandmother: Marie Forscutt (Jonesville, Nc). Her parents: Fred & Barbara (Floyd, Va). Siblings: Diana (Kris) Basham and...

Clarence Clayton Rice

Clarence Clayton Rice

Nov 19, 2018

Clarence Clayton Rice, 88, of Christiansburg, passed from this life to his much anticipated Heavenly home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Clarence was born on February 3, 1930 to the late John Harrison and Mable Gibson Rice. Clarence was a respected local builder and stayed active whether he was building furniture for family and friends, working in the garden, or...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop

Dec 20, 2018

Ida Mae Lucas Bishop, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2018, at the age of 94. She passed peacefully, from the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was a daughter of the late Montie Jackson Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years,...

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart

Dec 20, 2018

Diana Carol Gorman Stewart, of Christiansburg, VA, died Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born in 1944 to Douglas and Veta Gorman. Douglas was from Indiana and Veta was from North Carolina, and Diana Carol was named for their home states. Diana grew up in Southern Pines, NC, raised by her mother and grandmother. Her father was killed in action...

Linda Moran

Linda Moran

Dec 18, 2018

Linda Moran, 72, of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2018. Linda worked as a legal secretary for over 30 years and was very devoted to her family, friends, and to her Lord. Linda attended Trinity Community Church for 49 years where she served faithfully in many roles. She is survived by her loving...

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Carolyn Altizer Hines

Dec 16, 2018

Hines, Carolyn Altizer, 74, of Snowville, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Archie M. Altizer and Nobie Phillips Altizer; and step-daughter, Sheryl Hines Duncan; step-daughter-in-law, Carolyn Newman Hines. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband and caregiver, Gray Hines; son, Thomas Weeks (David Whitaker); daughter, Amy Hines Horne (Brian),...

Richard Wayne Carter

Richard Wayne Carter

Dec 15, 2018

RICHARD WAYNE CARTER ‘BUDDY’, 68, of Hiwassee passed on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis & Violet Carter. Buddy is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Carter; sons, Alan Carter & wife, Tracey, and Danny Carter; grandchildren, Hunter, Tanner, Jacob and Hannah Carter; sisters, Beverly Stafford and Debbie Griffin; many nieces and nephews;...

Anne N Page

Anne N Page

Dec 14, 2018

ANNE NUCKOLS PAGE Farewell, my friends. If you are reading this, I have gone up in a puff of smoke. Grieve lightly for me as I have had an active and, until recently, healthy life. I was born about 73 years ago in the Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington, VA, creating an early interest in history. I attended elementary schools...

Georgia E Cox

Georgia E Cox

Dec 14, 2018

GEORGIA E. COX, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 14, 2018. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Georgia was a graduate of Radford University and held many titles with Montgomery County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer C. Cox and a sister, Kate King. Georgia is survived by a step son,...

Joseph Howard Smith

Joseph Howard Smith

Dec 13, 2018

Joseph Howard Smith, 65, of Christiansburg, was born October 15, 1953, in Richmond, VA to Wilton Thomas and Ethel Lancaster Smith, and went home to heaven on December 13, 2018. He was a graduate of Radford high School class of 1972. He lived most of his early life in Snowville and Radford. He attended New River Community College and received...

Gilbert Woolwine

Gilbert Woolwine

Dec 6, 2018

Gilbert Woolwine, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Mae Woolwine; granddaughter, Ursula Woolwine; and 12 siblings. Gilbert is survived by his son, Teddy and Sally Woolwine; daughter, Lois Brunner; grandchildren, Jimmy and Sharon Brunner III, Crystal and Charlie Cooper; great-granddaughters, Brooke and Madison Brunner; sister-in-law, Garnet Woolwine;...

David Lee Currie

David Lee Currie

Nov 30, 2018

David Lee Currie, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert John Currie Jr. and Mary Louise Pack Currie. David began working in body shops at the age of 14. He loved his children, grandchildren, and his dogs and was an avid gun collector. He is survived by his...

Reba Dare Lucas

Reba Dare Lucas

Nov 29, 2018

Reba Dare Lucas, 79, Of Shawsville Virginia, passed away, Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Heritage Hall - Rich Creek Virginia. She was born in Giles County Virginia, on April 24, 1939 to the late Frank Lee Wilson and Hallie Snow Williams. She is also preceded in death by her son Gary DeWayne Lucas as well as 9 brothers and 5...

Allie Louise Yates Martin

Allie Louise Yates Martin

Nov 29, 2018

Allie Yates Martin, born July 30, 1926, passed away on November 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance C. Martin; son, Ricky Martin; and parents, Earnest and Edith Graham Yates. Allie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Charlie Long of Lynchburg, Sandra and Vernon Martin of Christiansburg; brother, Bob Yates and Clairmont; sister-in-law,...

Cathy Gwynn Sowers

Cathy Gwynn Sowers

Nov 28, 2018

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of his saints." Psalm 116:15 Cathy Sowers, 56, left this life to rest in the arms of her Savior on November 28, 2018, surrounded by the family she loved and cherished. Born in Portsmouth, OH, to George Seigle Carver and Connie D. Lewis Carver Price. She was preceded...

Charmayne Groff Buehler

Charmayne Groff Buehler

Nov 28, 2018

Charmayne Groff Buehler, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Miller Groff and Mary Young Groff; brother, Harvey Miller Groff Jr.; sisters, Sharada Allen and Thalia Harris. Charmayne is survived by her husband, Fred Buehler Jr. (just celebrated 65 years of marriage); children, JoAnn Pierce (Bob) of...

Teddy Phillip Musselman

Teddy Phillip Musselman

Nov 27, 2018

Musselman, Teddy Phillip, 70, of Radford, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dot and Ercell Musselman and two sisters, Bonnie Spaulding and Brenda Quesenberry. Teddy is survived by two daughters and spouses, Rhonda (Jamie) Woods of Hartsville, TN and Stephanie (James) Alley of Fairlawn, VA; one son and spouse, Eric...

John Bryan Hodges

John Bryan Hodges

Nov 27, 2018

JOHN BRYAN HODGES John Bryan (Jack) Hodges May 9, 1952 – November 27, 2018. Born in Washington D.C., grew up in Oxon Hill, MD and moved to Blacksburg, VA to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he studied economics, electrical engineering and philosophy. After graduation he lived in Denver, CO for about 7 years and then returned to Blacksburg where he...

Juanita Wheeling Dowdy

Juanita Wheeling Dowdy

Nov 22, 2018

Juanita Wheeling Dowdy, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Dowdy; daughter, Donna Kay Chaffin; sisters, Phyllis Bowles, Kathy Nester, and Loretta Furrow. Juanita is survived by her grandchildren, Charles Jason Cromer, Tanya Cromer; great-grandchildren, Madison, Landon, Quinton; sisters, Margaret, Marcella, Levon, Dorothy; nieces, Tonya, Tammy, Sharon; nephews,...

Mary Edna Bower

Mary Edna Bower

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Edna Bower, 97, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marvin Bower; parents, Alsibury and Laura Bell Holbrook Underwood; sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn W. Curtis, & husband, Lonnie, Vesta Underwood; brothers & sisters-in-law, Henry Underwood & wife, Marie, Noah Underwood & wife Edna, Ermon Underwood & wife, Bertha...

Melanie Lynn Creasey

Melanie Lynn Creasey

Nov 19, 2018

Melanie Lynn “Thomas” Creasey, 45, was born to Fred & Barbara Thomas on May 6, 1973 in Pulaski, VA. She fell asleep in death on Monday, November 19, 2018. Melanie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Darrell (Roanoke, Va). Her maternal grandmother: Marie Forscutt (Jonesville, Nc). Her parents: Fred & Barbara (Floyd, Va). Siblings: Diana (Kris) Basham and...

Clarence Clayton Rice

Clarence Clayton Rice

Nov 19, 2018

Clarence Clayton Rice, 88, of Christiansburg, passed from this life to his much anticipated Heavenly home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Clarence was born on February 3, 1930 to the late John Harrison and Mable Gibson Rice. Clarence was a respected local builder and stayed active whether he was building furniture for family and friends, working in the garden, or...