Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Helen W. Dillard

Oct 5, 2023

Helen W. Dillard, 93 of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Helen has now joined her husband Elmer Lee Dillard. She is survived by her children Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA. Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ. Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis VA. Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard,...

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Betty Joyce Ratliff Page

Oct 3, 2023

On October 3, 2023, Betty Joyce Ratliff Page of Christiansburg went to her Heavenly home. She was born in Cambria, VA and attended Christiansburg High School and was a lifelong Baptist, belonging to Cambria Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, C. Frank Page, Jr.; her parents, John Benjamin Ratliff, Sr. and P:earl Cox...

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Elliott Reese

Sep 29, 2023

Elliott Reese, 83, of Pilot, passed away on September 29, 2023. Born on August 27, 1940, to the late James Anderson Reese and Eva Edith Reese, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Marvin ‘Kenny’ Reese. Elliott is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Sylvia Reese; son, Kevin Reese; daughter, Kim Reese, and companion, Diana Rosario;...

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Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore

Sep 29, 2023

Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore 89, with her loving family and friends nearby passed away on September 28, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior. Bobbie was born in San Diego, CA. At an early age she moved to Newport, RI with her military family. In 1950 she graduated Salutatorian from St. Catherine’ s Academy in Newport. After graduation Bobbie...

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Peggy Boyd Boothe

Sep 27, 2023

Peggy Boyd Boothe, 83, of Christiansburg Va passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Dale Boothe; father, Tannie Boyd; mother, Frankie Boyd; son, Michael Hawley. She is survived by her son and daughters-in-law, Dale and wife Katinka Hawley, PJ Adkins and wife Missy; daughter, Tracy Adkins; grandchildren, John Hawley, Jeffery Hawley,...

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Crystal Mary Dawn Dull

Sep 26, 2023

Crystal Mary Dawn Dull, 40, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Crystal is preceded in death by her mother Linda Dull; paternal Richard and Sara Lee Dull; maternal grandparents, James and Willie Roseman Altizer. She is survived by her daughter, Chloe Dull; Chloe’s father, Cory Osborne; father, Roger Dull of the home; sister, Ashley Dull;...

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Michael Van Cleave Alexander

Sep 25, 2023

Michael Van Cleave Alexander, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, died on September 25, 2023, at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. He was born December 24, 1937 in Chapel Hill, NC to Marion and Mildred (Lasater) Alexander. Because he was born at home on Christmas Eve after his siblings had gone to bed, his sisters persisted in believing in Santa Claus for...

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Nancy M. Badillo

Sep 23, 2023

Nancy M Badillo passed on to rest by God’s side on September 23, 2023 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on September 7, 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nancy had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She reunites with her husband José E. Badillo. The family will gather at Horne Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1st and will receive guests from 2 to...

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Lynwood 'Shorty' Minnick

Sep 22, 2023

Lynwood “Shorty” Minnick, 84, of Christiansburg, VA went home to Heaven on Friday, September 22, 2023. Shorty is preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter B. and Arlie Minnick; brothers, Donald (Buck) Minnick, Jack Minnick; sister, Shelby Jean Thompson; infant granddaughter, Allison Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nannie Dunn Minnick she was...

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Walter Tony Scaggs

Sep 18, 2023

Walter 'Tony' Scaggs, 70, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on September 18, 2023 at his home. He had many jobs over the years at Hercules, Bassett Furniture, Conrock, Turman Lumber and Norwood Development. Tony enjoyed hunting and fishing, and attended First Apostolic Church of Radford. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Josephine Scaggs, grandparents, Sidney &...

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Barry W. Oliver

Sep 15, 2023

Barry Wayne Oliver, 63, passed away peacefully at home September 15, 2023 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Lacy B. and Dorothy W. Oliver. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet Oliver, a son Andrew Oliver, and daughter-in-law Megan Oliver. He also has one sister, Darlene Oliver. Barry was...

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Rose Mary Moore

Sep 15, 2023

Rose Mary Moore (65) of Blacksburg, Va passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born in Clintwood, Va, living most of her life in Kentucky and Tennessee. Preceded by her husband Ronald (69), and daughter Misty (34). Survived by Ronnie (son), Phillip (son) with Karen, Brazen, Zander, & Zeppelin, as well as Misty's son and grandson Rollin & Hendrixx-Kai...

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Emory L. Booker, Jr.

Sep 9, 2023

Emory L. Booker, Jr., was an energetic father and grandad with a love for family and friends. He passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 while in physical therapy after completion of a successful surgery. Emory was born August 20,1944 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Pearl (Richardson) Booker and Emory Booker Sr. He enjoyed spending time with family--taking his...

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Freddie Allen Walters

Sep 6, 2023

Freddie Allen Walters, 85, left this earth peacefully and stepped into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior on September 6th, 2023. Fred was born on May 26th, 1938 to Lewis Allen Walters and Thelma Lucille Hypes, whom preceded him in death along with his beloved son, Blaine Allen Walters. He is survived by his loving wife...

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Jimmie Edward Meador Jr.

Sep 5, 2023

Jimmie Edward Meador, Jr., 62 of Dublin, VA (formerly of Vinton, VA) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Jimmie was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Darlene Meador; his sister, Tammy Rena Meador-Scott; his brother, Riley Edward Meador, II and his niece, Joanie Marie Scott. Jimmie was a skilled heavy machine operator....

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Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher

Sep 3, 2023

Nancy Anne Spangler Slusher born March 10, 1935 (88) passed quietly at her daughter’s home in Forest, Virginia on September 3,2023. Her life partner of 60 years was Dr. Ralph C Slusher who passed before her in 2012. She had a fulfilling life. At age 18 she was awarded the title of Miss Farmerette in Christiansburg, VA. From there she...

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Coleen Lucille Craig Wheeler

Sep 3, 2023

Coleen Lucile Craig Wheeler, age 97, died on Sunday, September 3, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Coleen was the last surviving child of Martha Lucile Ivey Stallings and William Pinkney Craig. Born on October 5, 1925, in Schoolfield, Virginia, she spent most of her adult life in Bristol, Virginia. She was a licensed pilot and served in the Civil Air Patrol. Coleen...

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Mahesh Dayalji Desai

Aug 29, 2023

Mahesh Dayalji Desai, 83, of Christiansburg passed away at his home August 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Bharti, daughter Sangita, and parents Dayalji and Sumitra. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was born on October 5, 1939 in the village of Kanbad, Gujarat, India. After marriage, he moved his family to Leicester, England,...

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Nancy Barker Akers

Aug 28, 2023

Nancy Barker Akers, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 28, 2023. Nancy was a very talented seamstress, cook, and writer. She wrote many of the Christmas plays for Faith Baptist and also had a story published. She loved the Lord, taught Sunday School for many years, and enjoyed accompanying Paulette to her Gospel singing...

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Barbara Kincer Gordon

Aug 27, 2023

Barbara Kincer Gordon, 83 of Radford, went to her forever home with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2023. She was the sweetest and dearest soul who loved her family and friends. Barbara was also a member of the Blue Ridge Model A Club and a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...

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