Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Robert Lee Swain

Robert Lee Swain

Mar 14, 2018

Robert L. Swain, 90, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline C. Swain; parents, Cuba and Lottie M. Swain; brother, James Swain; and sisters, Virginia Mooney and Louise Wright. Bob is survived by his son, Robert L. ‘Bobby’ Swain Jr. and wife Pat; daughter,...

Cassandra Smith Clark

Cassandra Smith Clark

Mar 11, 2018

Cassandra Smith Clark, 39, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Smith. Cassy is survived by her husband, William Allan Clark; her four children, Andrea, Faith, Liam, and Eland; her mom, Annette Gallimore; sister, Melissa Breeden; brother, Dustin...

Rachel Doris Cook

Rachel Doris Cook

Mar 8, 2018

In loving memory of Rachel Doris Cook, 63, of Radford VA went to be with the Lord in her daughters arms after her brief struggle with cancer on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Doris had a heart a gold and loved her children and granddaughters with all of it. Doris did not just have 2 children she had lots. She always...

Carole Harvey Bratton

Carole Harvey Bratton

Mar 7, 2018

Carole Harvey Bratton, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Stefanak Harvey and Frank Harvey. Carole is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Bratton; step-daughter, Dawn Wimmer; two step-grandsons, Ethan and Zach Wimmer. Carole had such a big heart for all cats and dogs - her...

Byson Reuben Ray Hall

Byson Reuben Ray Hall

Mar 6, 2018

Byson Reuben Ray Hall, 12/13/2017 - 03/06/2018 He is survived by his brother and sister, John Price and Rivar Pratt; parents, Brian Hall and Jessica Pratt; grandmother, Debra Williams; aunts, Lyric Williams and Barbie Matthews; uncle and aunt, Brad Hall and Jennifer Stiltner; grandfather, Richard Pratt; God grandfather, Tony Weddle. Multiple cousins, friends and other family. Services will be held...

Loise Conner Card

Loise Conner Card

Mar 5, 2018

A graveside service will be held on June 8 at 10:30 am at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, VA for Louise Conner Card who died on March 5th, in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 95. She was a business teacher for many years at Shawsville High School. She is survived by one son, W. Maurice Conner (Maury) and his wife Cheryl...

Beverly Lee Hunter

Beverly Lee Hunter

Mar 4, 2018

Beverly Lee Hunter, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, with his family by his side. Beverly was born on March 26, 1927, to the late Murry and Erma Hunter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin ‘Socks’ Hunter. Beverly is survived by his wife of 68 years, Edith;...

Betty Lou Young Musselman

Betty Lou Young Musselman

Mar 1, 2018

Betty Lou Young Musselman, 81, of Christiansburg VA, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Musselman, father Homer Young, mother Louise Young, and brother Junior Young. She is survived by her son Darrell Musselman and wife Missy; grandchildren, Lexie Musselman Weaver and husband David and Jordan Musselman; great-grandchild, Laurelei Weaver; sister,...

Bobby Lee Edward Winkle

Bobby Lee Edward Winkle

Feb 28, 2018

Bobby Lee Edward Winkle, 53, of Riner VA, born on January 15, 1965 passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Winkle. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Winkle; brother, Terry Winkle (Brenda); mother of his children, Tammy Winkle; his children, Justin Winkle (Shaina Hylton), and Heather (Jeramie) Potter; his babies,...

Trinda Lee Redmond

Trinda Lee Redmond

Feb 27, 2018

Trinda Lee Redmond, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Redmond, her mother, Janet Melhorn; and her father, Carl Melhorn. Trinda is survived by her son, Michael Roger Heikes and wife Carrie Heikes; daughter, Melissa Sue Kunakorn; grandchildren, Tyler Michael Heikes, Mei Lin Kunakorn, Mikial Christian Redmond; sister,...

Wilma Bishop

Wilma Bishop

Feb 26, 2018

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILMA J. BISHOP Wilma J. Bishop, 55, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018. Wilma had a heart of gold and loved her sons, grandsons, soon-to-be granddaughter and family very much. She was preceded in death by her father, Landon Bishop that she loved with all her heart. She...

Pauline James Board

Pauline James Board

Feb 24, 2018

On February 24, 2018, Pauline Johnson James Board, with her daughters at her side, left this earth at the age of 94 years and 10 months and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Addie Johnson, her first husband Charles E. James, a son Linwood James and...

Clara Lee Cruz

Clara Lee Cruz

Feb 23, 2018

Clara Lee Cruz, 77, of Christiansburg passed away on February 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Nova Jennelle; 1st husband, Johnny Browning, and son, Garie Browning. She is survived by her husband, Jose G.F. Cruz; son, Barry Browning; cousins, Terry Jennelle and Debbie Jennelle; brother-in-law, Louis Cruz, and sister-in-law, Gloria Cervantes. The family will...

Rhoda Lau

Rhoda Lau

Feb 21, 2018

Rhoda Lau, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Carolyn Folger

Carolyn Folger

Feb 20, 2018

Carolyn Folger, 78, of Christiansburg, joined her husband James in Heaven on February 20, 2018. My mother died of a broken heart when the love of her life went to meet Jesus in January 2017. Mom and Dad grew up in Chicago as children. They married at the age of 18 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August 2016....

Brenda Kane Ross

Brenda Kane Ross

Feb 16, 2018

Brenda Kane Ross, 76, of Christiansburg passed away, Friday, February 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Luella Kane and her father, Ray Kane. She is survived by her husband, Omar Garland Ross of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law Lynn Ross Straub and Charles Straub III of Christiansburg; sister, Shelia K. Ashwell; brothers, R.B Kane, Sterling Kane, and...

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Feb 12, 2018

Dorma Lee Shaffner, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is survived by her children, Kim Shaffner, Mike Shaffner (Rhonda), Jeff Shaffner; sister, Vickie Hanks (Mike); sister-in-law, Sharon Moxley (Keith); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Dublin United Methodist Church, with...

Billy Roger Justice

Billy Roger Justice

Feb 11, 2018

Billy Roger Justice, 58, of Pilot, VA passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, after battling a brief and sudden illness. He was born in Grundy, VA on May 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Genevieve Justice; and his daughter, April Dawn Justice. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debbie; his daughter,...

Michael Hawley

Michael Hawley

Feb 10, 2018

Michael Bruce Hawley, 62, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Troy M. Hawley. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Boothe; brother, Dale Hawley; half-brother, P.J. Adkins; and half-sister, Tracy Keith. Per the family's wishes, all services are private.

Walter Gray Woolwine

Walter Gray Woolwine

Feb 10, 2018

Walter Gray Woolwine, 89, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord peacefully in his home Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was retired after many years with Federal Mogul and served his Country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the beloved son of the late Trigg and Alma W. Woolwine. Along with...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Robert Lee Swain

Robert Lee Swain

Mar 14, 2018

Robert L. Swain, 90, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline C. Swain; parents, Cuba and Lottie M. Swain; brother, James Swain; and sisters, Virginia Mooney and Louise Wright. Bob is survived by his son, Robert L. ‘Bobby’ Swain Jr. and wife Pat; daughter,...

Cassandra Smith Clark

Cassandra Smith Clark

Mar 11, 2018

Cassandra Smith Clark, 39, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, March 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Smith. Cassy is survived by her husband, William Allan Clark; her four children, Andrea, Faith, Liam, and Eland; her mom, Annette Gallimore; sister, Melissa Breeden; brother, Dustin...

Rachel Doris Cook

Rachel Doris Cook

Mar 8, 2018

In loving memory of Rachel Doris Cook, 63, of Radford VA went to be with the Lord in her daughters arms after her brief struggle with cancer on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Doris had a heart a gold and loved her children and granddaughters with all of it. Doris did not just have 2 children she had lots. She always...

Carole Harvey Bratton

Carole Harvey Bratton

Mar 7, 2018

Carole Harvey Bratton, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Stefanak Harvey and Frank Harvey. Carole is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Bratton; step-daughter, Dawn Wimmer; two step-grandsons, Ethan and Zach Wimmer. Carole had such a big heart for all cats and dogs - her...

Byson Reuben Ray Hall

Byson Reuben Ray Hall

Mar 6, 2018

Byson Reuben Ray Hall, 12/13/2017 - 03/06/2018 He is survived by his brother and sister, John Price and Rivar Pratt; parents, Brian Hall and Jessica Pratt; grandmother, Debra Williams; aunts, Lyric Williams and Barbie Matthews; uncle and aunt, Brad Hall and Jennifer Stiltner; grandfather, Richard Pratt; God grandfather, Tony Weddle. Multiple cousins, friends and other family. Services will be held...

Loise Conner Card

Loise Conner Card

Mar 5, 2018

A graveside service will be held on June 8 at 10:30 am at Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, VA for Louise Conner Card who died on March 5th, in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 95. She was a business teacher for many years at Shawsville High School. She is survived by one son, W. Maurice Conner (Maury) and his wife Cheryl...

Beverly Lee Hunter

Beverly Lee Hunter

Mar 4, 2018

Beverly Lee Hunter, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, with his family by his side. Beverly was born on March 26, 1927, to the late Murry and Erma Hunter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin ‘Socks’ Hunter. Beverly is survived by his wife of 68 years, Edith;...

Betty Lou Young Musselman

Betty Lou Young Musselman

Mar 1, 2018

Betty Lou Young Musselman, 81, of Christiansburg VA, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Musselman, father Homer Young, mother Louise Young, and brother Junior Young. She is survived by her son Darrell Musselman and wife Missy; grandchildren, Lexie Musselman Weaver and husband David and Jordan Musselman; great-grandchild, Laurelei Weaver; sister,...

Bobby Lee Edward Winkle

Bobby Lee Edward Winkle

Feb 28, 2018

Bobby Lee Edward Winkle, 53, of Riner VA, born on January 15, 1965 passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Winkle. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Winkle; brother, Terry Winkle (Brenda); mother of his children, Tammy Winkle; his children, Justin Winkle (Shaina Hylton), and Heather (Jeramie) Potter; his babies,...

Trinda Lee Redmond

Trinda Lee Redmond

Feb 27, 2018

Trinda Lee Redmond, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Redmond, her mother, Janet Melhorn; and her father, Carl Melhorn. Trinda is survived by her son, Michael Roger Heikes and wife Carrie Heikes; daughter, Melissa Sue Kunakorn; grandchildren, Tyler Michael Heikes, Mei Lin Kunakorn, Mikial Christian Redmond; sister,...

Wilma Bishop

Wilma Bishop

Feb 26, 2018

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILMA J. BISHOP Wilma J. Bishop, 55, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018. Wilma had a heart of gold and loved her sons, grandsons, soon-to-be granddaughter and family very much. She was preceded in death by her father, Landon Bishop that she loved with all her heart. She...

Pauline James Board

Pauline James Board

Feb 24, 2018

On February 24, 2018, Pauline Johnson James Board, with her daughters at her side, left this earth at the age of 94 years and 10 months and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Addie Johnson, her first husband Charles E. James, a son Linwood James and...

Clara Lee Cruz

Clara Lee Cruz

Feb 23, 2018

Clara Lee Cruz, 77, of Christiansburg passed away on February 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Nova Jennelle; 1st husband, Johnny Browning, and son, Garie Browning. She is survived by her husband, Jose G.F. Cruz; son, Barry Browning; cousins, Terry Jennelle and Debbie Jennelle; brother-in-law, Louis Cruz, and sister-in-law, Gloria Cervantes. The family will...

Rhoda Lau

Rhoda Lau

Feb 21, 2018

Rhoda Lau, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Carolyn Folger

Carolyn Folger

Feb 20, 2018

Carolyn Folger, 78, of Christiansburg, joined her husband James in Heaven on February 20, 2018. My mother died of a broken heart when the love of her life went to meet Jesus in January 2017. Mom and Dad grew up in Chicago as children. They married at the age of 18 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August 2016....

Brenda Kane Ross

Brenda Kane Ross

Feb 16, 2018

Brenda Kane Ross, 76, of Christiansburg passed away, Friday, February 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Luella Kane and her father, Ray Kane. She is survived by her husband, Omar Garland Ross of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law Lynn Ross Straub and Charles Straub III of Christiansburg; sister, Shelia K. Ashwell; brothers, R.B Kane, Sterling Kane, and...

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Dorma Lee Shaffner

Feb 12, 2018

Dorma Lee Shaffner, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is survived by her children, Kim Shaffner, Mike Shaffner (Rhonda), Jeff Shaffner; sister, Vickie Hanks (Mike); sister-in-law, Sharon Moxley (Keith); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Dublin United Methodist Church, with...

Billy Roger Justice

Billy Roger Justice

Feb 11, 2018

Billy Roger Justice, 58, of Pilot, VA passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, after battling a brief and sudden illness. He was born in Grundy, VA on May 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Genevieve Justice; and his daughter, April Dawn Justice. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debbie; his daughter,...

Michael Hawley

Michael Hawley

Feb 10, 2018

Michael Bruce Hawley, 62, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Troy M. Hawley. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Boothe; brother, Dale Hawley; half-brother, P.J. Adkins; and half-sister, Tracy Keith. Per the family's wishes, all services are private.

Walter Gray Woolwine

Walter Gray Woolwine

Feb 10, 2018

Walter Gray Woolwine, 89, of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord peacefully in his home Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was retired after many years with Federal Mogul and served his Country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the beloved son of the late Trigg and Alma W. Woolwine. Along with...