Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Reves, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away at her home on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley Farmer and Mary Bibb Farmer, her sister Lois St. Clair, and her son Edward Reves. She is survived by her sisters, Martha Southern and Evelyn Simpson of Radford, her daughter Trudy Miller of Ohio,...

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Apr 10, 2019

Julia Hungate Kirkner of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10th 2019, achieving her final goal "I want to go to heaven". Julia was a devout Christian and a faithful member of Harbor of Hope Church in Christiansburg VA. She retired from Hubbell Lighting. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Keith and wife...

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Mar 31, 2019

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” —Shannon L. Alder Freddie (Fred) Andrew McKenzie, 74, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Princeton, WV departed this life onto eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. Fred was born on Monday, January 29,...

Wilbur B. Oldham

Wilbur B. Oldham

Mar 31, 2019

Wilbur B. Oldham, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Wilbur is survived by his ex-wife, Lori Parker; father and mother, Bobby and Bernice Roop; children, Dewayne Allen, Wil Oldham, Ryan Oldham, Tia Oldham, Amanda Parker, Stephanie Chitwood Marshall; grandchildren, Noah, Ariyana, and Sahara Rose, Nathanyle Oldham, Harley and Shelby Oldham; siblings, Tommy Roop, Parker Roop, Barbara...

Carl Sinclair Hood

Carl Sinclair Hood

Mar 29, 2019

Carl Sinclair Hood, age 85, died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2019, in Christiansburg, VA. Carl is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan; his son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Nikol Hood, of La Grange, GA; daughter Susanna and son-in-law Seth Chamberland of Salem, VA, and daughter Amanda Hood Bailey and son-in-law David Bailey of...

James Lynwood 'Jimmy' Sisson

James Lynwood 'Jimmy' Sisson

Mar 26, 2019

James Lynwood ‘Jimmy’ Sisson, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away at CNRVMC on March 26, 2019, after a long illness. Jimmy was born on November 8, 1935 to the late Lynn and Emma Sisson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Sisson. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mary T. Sisson; daughters, Barbara Chandler (Ray), Alecia Smith (Jeff);...

William Ward Sutphin

William Ward Sutphin

Mar 26, 2019

Ward Sutphin, age 94, of Pilot, VA passed away on March 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Bertha Iddings Sutphin; wife, Elsie Sutphin; brother, Frank Sutphin; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Sutphin. Ward was a US Navy Veteran having served in World War II, was a retired VDOT employee with 33 years of service, and a...

Joyce Huff Poff

Joyce Huff Poff

Mar 26, 2019

Joyce Huff Poff was born to the late Marvin H. and Nellie M. Sowers Huff on May 6, 1940. She passed from this life on March 26, 2019. Preceding Joyce in death were her parents; her husband, Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her sister-in law, Jean Poff Galloway; and brothers-in-law and...

James Donald Rimstidt

James Donald Rimstidt

Mar 24, 2019

James Donald Rimstidt of Christiansburg passed away at home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born July 17, 1947 in Batesville, IN to James and Berdella Rimstidt. He graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1965. He received a B.S. in Geochemistry from Purdue University in 1969, a M.A. in Geology from Indiana University in 1974, and a Ph.D. in...

Jonathan 'Jon' Harris

Jonathan 'Jon' Harris

Mar 23, 2019

Jonathan Harris (Jon) of Christiansburg died peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Jeanne; his mother Louise Meyer; his father Ned Harris; his brother Ed Harris and his wife Jennifer McMurtray, and their two children Lisa and Michael; his sister Beth Greene and her husband Richard Greene, and their two children...

James Wesley 'Jimmy' Epperly

James Wesley 'Jimmy' Epperly

Mar 19, 2019

James “Jimmy” Wesley Epperly passed away on March 19, 2019. He served on the Christiansburg Fire Department for 54 years of which 38 years were as Fire Chief. Jimmy had many accomplishments, of which he was very proud. After joining the Christiansburg Fire Department, he rose through the ranks as Firefighter, Engineer & Training Officer, Lieutenant and Captain. He was...

Vera Louise Lilly

Vera Louise Lilly

Mar 18, 2019

Vera Louise Lilly, 75, of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Vera attended Seneca Baptist Church for many years and was loved and adored by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Evelyn Lester; and great-granddaughter, Marlee Lilly. Vera is survived by her husband, Jackie Lee Lilly; children, Jackie Lee Lilly II and wife...

Martha Walters Main

Martha Walters Main

Mar 16, 2019

Martha Ann Walters Main, born April 19, 1933 in Christiansburg, has gone home to be with the Lord and spend eternity with her husband Lloyd “Jay” Main. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who lived most of her life in Shawsville. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 16. She was preceded in death...

Mildred Smith Flinchum

Mildred Smith Flinchum

Mar 15, 2019

Mildred Smith Flinchum, 75 of Indian Valley, Va. passed away March 15, 2019. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Lloyd Flinchum; son, Wendell Flinchum and wife Sharon; and grandchildren, Adam and Renea. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews including Kathryn Webb, Mike Yopp and Raquel Greene. Visitation will be at Horne Funeral Home on March 19, 2019 from...

Katie Rogers Jordan

Katie Rogers Jordan

Mar 13, 2019

Katie Rogers Jordan, 91, of Christiansburg passed away March 13, 2019. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jordan; brother, Robert Rogers; sister, Dorothy Rogers; parents, George and Myrtle Rogers; and her beloved dog, Bart. She is survived by her sons, Scott Jordan and Robert H. Myers (Rosanna); daughters, Patricia McCall (Carlos Altizer) and Doris Waddell (James); grandchildren,...

Leona Sawyers Wade

Leona Sawyers Wade

Mar 13, 2019

Leona Sawyers Wade, 90, of Radford, born April 10th, 1928 went to Heaven on March 13th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; and daughter, Evetta. She is survived by her son, David "Gary" Wade (Angela); daughter, Gayle Lovern; grandchildren, Mark Lovern, Christy Lovern, Matthew Lovern, Dustin Wade, and Dillon Wade; great-grandchildren Noah Wade, Alexis Wade, and...

Lois Ann Moles Edmonds

Lois Ann Moles Edmonds

Mar 13, 2019

LOIS ANN MOLES EDMONDS, born March 16, 1941, passed into eternal light on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was a 32 year employee of Radford University and a longtime member of Grove United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents Bethleham and Lucy Moles; her son Barry Wade Martin; brothers Marvin D. Moles, Sr. and Harris Moles; sisters Laura...

Betty Bussard Graham

Betty Bussard Graham

Mar 13, 2019

Betty Bussard Graham, 80, of Riner was carried to her Heavenly home by angels on March 13, 2019. She passed away at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Estil H. Graham; son, Barry A. Campbell; daughter, Sheila D. Graham; her parents, John A. and Nellie Bussard; sister, Ida...

Connie 'Aunt Coco' Johnson Worth

Connie 'Aunt Coco' Johnson Worth

Mar 12, 2019

Connie ‘Aunt Coco’ Johnson Worth of Christiansburg unexpectedly joined her husband of 35 years, Barry Worth, in Heaven on March 12, 2019. Connie was born on October 7, 1956 to the late Madeline and Aaron Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael Johnson and niece, Georgia Collins. Connie retired on Friday, March 8, 2019 from Moog,...

Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr.

Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr.

Mar 11, 2019

In Loving Memory of Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr. ‘Mickey’ Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr. ‘Mickey’, 55, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jack McCanless Goodwin Sr. Mickey is survived by his wife, Sandra Goodwin and step-sons, Dustin and Cody all of Christiansburg; daughter, Misty Goodwin (Chris Gwinn); granddaughters, Makaylee, Aubrey, and...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Reves

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Reves, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away at her home on Friday, April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley Farmer and Mary Bibb Farmer, her sister Lois St. Clair, and her son Edward Reves. She is survived by her sisters, Martha Southern and Evelyn Simpson of Radford, her daughter Trudy Miller of Ohio,...

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Julia Hungate Kirkner

Apr 10, 2019

Julia Hungate Kirkner of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10th 2019, achieving her final goal "I want to go to heaven". Julia was a devout Christian and a faithful member of Harbor of Hope Church in Christiansburg VA. She retired from Hubbell Lighting. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Keith and wife...

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Freddie 'Fred' Andrew McKenzie

Mar 31, 2019

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” —Shannon L. Alder Freddie (Fred) Andrew McKenzie, 74, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Princeton, WV departed this life onto eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his home. Fred was born on Monday, January 29,...

Wilbur B. Oldham

Wilbur B. Oldham

Mar 31, 2019

Wilbur B. Oldham, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Wilbur is survived by his ex-wife, Lori Parker; father and mother, Bobby and Bernice Roop; children, Dewayne Allen, Wil Oldham, Ryan Oldham, Tia Oldham, Amanda Parker, Stephanie Chitwood Marshall; grandchildren, Noah, Ariyana, and Sahara Rose, Nathanyle Oldham, Harley and Shelby Oldham; siblings, Tommy Roop, Parker Roop, Barbara...

Carl Sinclair Hood

Carl Sinclair Hood

Mar 29, 2019

Carl Sinclair Hood, age 85, died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2019, in Christiansburg, VA. Carl is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan; his son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Nikol Hood, of La Grange, GA; daughter Susanna and son-in-law Seth Chamberland of Salem, VA, and daughter Amanda Hood Bailey and son-in-law David Bailey of...

James Lynwood 'Jimmy' Sisson

James Lynwood 'Jimmy' Sisson

Mar 26, 2019

James Lynwood ‘Jimmy’ Sisson, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away at CNRVMC on March 26, 2019, after a long illness. Jimmy was born on November 8, 1935 to the late Lynn and Emma Sisson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Sisson. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mary T. Sisson; daughters, Barbara Chandler (Ray), Alecia Smith (Jeff);...

William Ward Sutphin

William Ward Sutphin

Mar 26, 2019

Ward Sutphin, age 94, of Pilot, VA passed away on March 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Bertha Iddings Sutphin; wife, Elsie Sutphin; brother, Frank Sutphin; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Sutphin. Ward was a US Navy Veteran having served in World War II, was a retired VDOT employee with 33 years of service, and a...

Joyce Huff Poff

Joyce Huff Poff

Mar 26, 2019

Joyce Huff Poff was born to the late Marvin H. and Nellie M. Sowers Huff on May 6, 1940. She passed from this life on March 26, 2019. Preceding Joyce in death were her parents; her husband, Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her sister-in law, Jean Poff Galloway; and brothers-in-law and...

James Donald Rimstidt

James Donald Rimstidt

Mar 24, 2019

James Donald Rimstidt of Christiansburg passed away at home on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born July 17, 1947 in Batesville, IN to James and Berdella Rimstidt. He graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1965. He received a B.S. in Geochemistry from Purdue University in 1969, a M.A. in Geology from Indiana University in 1974, and a Ph.D. in...

Jonathan 'Jon' Harris

Jonathan 'Jon' Harris

Mar 23, 2019

Jonathan Harris (Jon) of Christiansburg died peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Jeanne; his mother Louise Meyer; his father Ned Harris; his brother Ed Harris and his wife Jennifer McMurtray, and their two children Lisa and Michael; his sister Beth Greene and her husband Richard Greene, and their two children...

James Wesley 'Jimmy' Epperly

James Wesley 'Jimmy' Epperly

Mar 19, 2019

James “Jimmy” Wesley Epperly passed away on March 19, 2019. He served on the Christiansburg Fire Department for 54 years of which 38 years were as Fire Chief. Jimmy had many accomplishments, of which he was very proud. After joining the Christiansburg Fire Department, he rose through the ranks as Firefighter, Engineer & Training Officer, Lieutenant and Captain. He was...

Vera Louise Lilly

Vera Louise Lilly

Mar 18, 2019

Vera Louise Lilly, 75, of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Vera attended Seneca Baptist Church for many years and was loved and adored by many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Evelyn Lester; and great-granddaughter, Marlee Lilly. Vera is survived by her husband, Jackie Lee Lilly; children, Jackie Lee Lilly II and wife...

Martha Walters Main

Martha Walters Main

Mar 16, 2019

Martha Ann Walters Main, born April 19, 1933 in Christiansburg, has gone home to be with the Lord and spend eternity with her husband Lloyd “Jay” Main. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who lived most of her life in Shawsville. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 16. She was preceded in death...

Mildred Smith Flinchum

Mildred Smith Flinchum

Mar 15, 2019

Mildred Smith Flinchum, 75 of Indian Valley, Va. passed away March 15, 2019. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Lloyd Flinchum; son, Wendell Flinchum and wife Sharon; and grandchildren, Adam and Renea. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews including Kathryn Webb, Mike Yopp and Raquel Greene. Visitation will be at Horne Funeral Home on March 19, 2019 from...

Katie Rogers Jordan

Katie Rogers Jordan

Mar 13, 2019

Katie Rogers Jordan, 91, of Christiansburg passed away March 13, 2019. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jordan; brother, Robert Rogers; sister, Dorothy Rogers; parents, George and Myrtle Rogers; and her beloved dog, Bart. She is survived by her sons, Scott Jordan and Robert H. Myers (Rosanna); daughters, Patricia McCall (Carlos Altizer) and Doris Waddell (James); grandchildren,...

Leona Sawyers Wade

Leona Sawyers Wade

Mar 13, 2019

Leona Sawyers Wade, 90, of Radford, born April 10th, 1928 went to Heaven on March 13th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; and daughter, Evetta. She is survived by her son, David "Gary" Wade (Angela); daughter, Gayle Lovern; grandchildren, Mark Lovern, Christy Lovern, Matthew Lovern, Dustin Wade, and Dillon Wade; great-grandchildren Noah Wade, Alexis Wade, and...

Lois Ann Moles Edmonds

Lois Ann Moles Edmonds

Mar 13, 2019

LOIS ANN MOLES EDMONDS, born March 16, 1941, passed into eternal light on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was a 32 year employee of Radford University and a longtime member of Grove United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents Bethleham and Lucy Moles; her son Barry Wade Martin; brothers Marvin D. Moles, Sr. and Harris Moles; sisters Laura...

Betty Bussard Graham

Betty Bussard Graham

Mar 13, 2019

Betty Bussard Graham, 80, of Riner was carried to her Heavenly home by angels on March 13, 2019. She passed away at home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Estil H. Graham; son, Barry A. Campbell; daughter, Sheila D. Graham; her parents, John A. and Nellie Bussard; sister, Ida...

Connie 'Aunt Coco' Johnson Worth

Connie 'Aunt Coco' Johnson Worth

Mar 12, 2019

Connie ‘Aunt Coco’ Johnson Worth of Christiansburg unexpectedly joined her husband of 35 years, Barry Worth, in Heaven on March 12, 2019. Connie was born on October 7, 1956 to the late Madeline and Aaron Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Michael Johnson and niece, Georgia Collins. Connie retired on Friday, March 8, 2019 from Moog,...

Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr.

Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr.

Mar 11, 2019

In Loving Memory of Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr. ‘Mickey’ Jack McCanless Goodwin Jr. ‘Mickey’, 55, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jack McCanless Goodwin Sr. Mickey is survived by his wife, Sandra Goodwin and step-sons, Dustin and Cody all of Christiansburg; daughter, Misty Goodwin (Chris Gwinn); granddaughters, Makaylee, Aubrey, and...