Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Feb 7, 2018

Cathern Jane Hatcher, 62, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Hatcher Sr.; and parents, James and Hazel Lovern Bond; and brother, Tommy Bond. Cathern is survived by her son, Jerry Hatcher Jr. and wife Nichole; daughter, Crystal Stump; grandchildren, Michael and wife Kellsie, Katlin, Samantha; brother, Jerry...

George 'June' Williams Jr.

George 'June' Williams Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

George Williams (June) Jr., 95, of Shawsville, entered his heavenly home on February 6, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Naomi Williams; his beloved wife of 65 years, Ida Lou Compton Williams; sister, Margie Hurst; brothers, Bill, Joe, Clarence (Punk), and Roy Williams. June is survived by his children, Carol...

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

Feb 6, 2018

James Edward Atkinson, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elaine T. and Elvin E. Atkinson. Eddie is survived by his wife, Diana R. Atkinson; sons Drew Atkinson (Faith), Jared Atkinson; grandchildren, Eli River Atkinson and Harper Willow Atkinson. He loved blues music, photography, rooting for the...

John Thomas Cheatham

John Thomas Cheatham

Feb 5, 2018

John Cheatham, 73, of Radford, passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Thomas Cheatham; mother, Emily Isabelle Kell Cheatham; sisters, Lois McDaniel, Edith Dobbins; and sons, John and Mark Cheatham. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bessie Gay Morris Cheatham; children, Melissa (Todd) Chrisley, Christy Cheatham;...

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Feb 3, 2018

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley, 94, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell J. Terpenny, Sr. and her second husband, Henry G. Alley Jr.; and her nephew; Jason Terpenny. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Russell J. Terpenny, Jr. and Lucy, Walter E....

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Feb 3, 2018

Sidney Monroe Altizer, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Bristow, Virginia, on February 3, 2018, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Doris Simmons Altizer, of 54 years. Sidney is survived by his two children, Jay Altizer and his wife, Shirley, of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Wendy Altizer Schulz and her...

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Feb 2, 2018

Kenneth Lee Slusher, 83, of Riner went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Riner on August 14, 1934, to the late Velmar and Mary Bell Fulford Slusher. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille Bolding, Frances Keith, and Ida Mae Moses. He is survived by his...

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Feb 2, 2018

Sharon Conner Yeatts, 75, of Dublin, VA returned to be with the Lord on February 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Yeatts; her parents, James Everett and Annie Conner; brother, Alton Conner; sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Mabel Wickham. Sharon is survived by her son, Chadd Yeatts; daughter-in-law Amber Yeatts; granddaughter, Victoria Yeatts; sister-in-law and husband,...

Robert Wade Crigger

Robert Wade Crigger

Feb 1, 2018

Robert Wade Crigger, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wade Crigger; and numerous aunts and uncles. Robert is survived by his wife, Margaret Crigger; mother, Carolyn Phillips (Charlie); grandmother, Pauline Crigger; son, Samuel Crigger; daughter, Allison DePoy (Adam); adopted daughter, Shire Martin (MJ); adopted grandchildren, Greyson Martin, Ezra...

Elna E. Wilson

Elna E. Wilson

Jan 30, 2018

Monday, January 30, 2018, God looked on His servant and called her home to eternal rest. Elna E. Wilson was born June 7, 1937, in McDowell County, WV. Later her family moved to Christiansburg (Cambria), in the mid-1950s. With an employment opportunity, Elna spent her early adult years working in New York. She returned to Christiansburg for a short while...

Edwin Frank Cole

Edwin Frank Cole

Jan 27, 2018

On January 27, 2018 heaven received one of its faithful servants.  Edwin Frank Cole, 88, of Pilot, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a pillar of the community that was known by a helping hand with his amazing smile.  He was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church for 60 years.  He held several offices and...

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Jan 27, 2018

MSG (Ret) Ronald D. Webster Sr., age 77, son of the late Rodney and Gladys Webster of Christiansburg, VA, passed peacefully at his home in Christiansburg on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He is survived by and will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Anna Webster; and four children, Michael and Patricia Webster of Hopkins, SC, David and Sharon...

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Jan 26, 2018

Nancy Spangler Yopp, 68, of Shawsville, VA entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 26, 2018.  She left this world with her daughter holding her hand and granddaughter by her side. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Walter “Jack” and Mamie Hunt Spangler, and infant son, Joey. She is survived by her husband, Donald C. Yopp; daughter,...

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Jan 25, 2018

Bratton, Dianna Lynn Hamlin, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born in Christiansburg to the late John Winfred and Reba Lorraine Hamlin. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Mike) Martin and Amanda (Rick) Vaught, grandchildren, Dalton, Madison, and Hannah, great granddaughter Winnie Lee, brothers Steven and Roger Hamlin, sister Marie (Frank) Scammell...

William Versal Austin

William Versal Austin

Jan 23, 2018

William Versal Austin, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Floyd, Virginia, to the late George and Margie Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Glenna Vest Austin; his precious grandson, William ‘Alex’ Altizer; his...

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Jan 21, 2018

Tina “Diane” Smith Waldron, 59, of Elliston,VA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving husband, family and beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Smith; mother and stepfather, Betty Smith Alldredge and William Alldredge; and sister, Patricia Wickline. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Todd Waldron; son,...

Rebekah Anne Martin

Rebekah Anne Martin

Jan 20, 2018

REBEKAH ANNE MARTIN December 2, 1991 – January 20, 2018 Rebekah Anne Martin, 26, born December 2, 1991, beloved daughter of Doug and Kathy Martin of Christiansburg, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Rebekah joins her Uncle “Marty” Lewis Martin, Jr.; and her grandfather, Grover “Popie” Thomas; and...

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Jan 19, 2018

On January 19, 2018, C. Frank Page, Jr., 89, of Christiansburg, VA died at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Frank and his two brothers were meat cutters at Angles Grocery. He was a 71 year member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Frank Page, Sr. and Lottie Gatewood Butt Page; sister, Leora Page Bowman;...

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Hill, 94, of Pilot formerly of Dungannon and Alexandria passed away January 19, 2018. Mary was born on Sandy Ridge in Wise County VA and grew up in Dungannon. In 1942 she moved to Washington, DC to work for the Army. She met her husband James in 1945, married in 1946 and lived in Washington and Alexandria until...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Cathern Jane Hatcher

Feb 7, 2018

Cathern Jane Hatcher, 62, of Riner, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Hatcher Sr.; and parents, James and Hazel Lovern Bond; and brother, Tommy Bond. Cathern is survived by her son, Jerry Hatcher Jr. and wife Nichole; daughter, Crystal Stump; grandchildren, Michael and wife Kellsie, Katlin, Samantha; brother, Jerry...

George 'June' Williams Jr.

George 'June' Williams Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

George Williams (June) Jr., 95, of Shawsville, entered his heavenly home on February 6, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Naomi Williams; his beloved wife of 65 years, Ida Lou Compton Williams; sister, Margie Hurst; brothers, Bill, Joe, Clarence (Punk), and Roy Williams. June is survived by his children, Carol...

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

James Edward 'Eddie' Atkinson

Feb 6, 2018

James Edward Atkinson, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elaine T. and Elvin E. Atkinson. Eddie is survived by his wife, Diana R. Atkinson; sons Drew Atkinson (Faith), Jared Atkinson; grandchildren, Eli River Atkinson and Harper Willow Atkinson. He loved blues music, photography, rooting for the...

John Thomas Cheatham

John Thomas Cheatham

Feb 5, 2018

John Cheatham, 73, of Radford, passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Thomas Cheatham; mother, Emily Isabelle Kell Cheatham; sisters, Lois McDaniel, Edith Dobbins; and sons, John and Mark Cheatham. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bessie Gay Morris Cheatham; children, Melissa (Todd) Chrisley, Christy Cheatham;...

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley

Feb 3, 2018

Ellen Lee Terpenny Alley, 94, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell J. Terpenny, Sr. and her second husband, Henry G. Alley Jr.; and her nephew; Jason Terpenny. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Russell J. Terpenny, Jr. and Lucy, Walter E....

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Sidney Monroe Altizer

Feb 3, 2018

Sidney Monroe Altizer, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Bristow, Virginia, on February 3, 2018, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Doris Simmons Altizer, of 54 years. Sidney is survived by his two children, Jay Altizer and his wife, Shirley, of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Wendy Altizer Schulz and her...

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Kenneth Lee Slusher

Feb 2, 2018

Kenneth Lee Slusher, 83, of Riner went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Riner on August 14, 1934, to the late Velmar and Mary Bell Fulford Slusher. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille Bolding, Frances Keith, and Ida Mae Moses. He is survived by his...

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Sharon Conner Yeatts

Feb 2, 2018

Sharon Conner Yeatts, 75, of Dublin, VA returned to be with the Lord on February 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Yeatts; her parents, James Everett and Annie Conner; brother, Alton Conner; sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Mabel Wickham. Sharon is survived by her son, Chadd Yeatts; daughter-in-law Amber Yeatts; granddaughter, Victoria Yeatts; sister-in-law and husband,...

Robert Wade Crigger

Robert Wade Crigger

Feb 1, 2018

Robert Wade Crigger, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wade Crigger; and numerous aunts and uncles. Robert is survived by his wife, Margaret Crigger; mother, Carolyn Phillips (Charlie); grandmother, Pauline Crigger; son, Samuel Crigger; daughter, Allison DePoy (Adam); adopted daughter, Shire Martin (MJ); adopted grandchildren, Greyson Martin, Ezra...

Elna E. Wilson

Elna E. Wilson

Jan 30, 2018

Monday, January 30, 2018, God looked on His servant and called her home to eternal rest. Elna E. Wilson was born June 7, 1937, in McDowell County, WV. Later her family moved to Christiansburg (Cambria), in the mid-1950s. With an employment opportunity, Elna spent her early adult years working in New York. She returned to Christiansburg for a short while...

Edwin Frank Cole

Edwin Frank Cole

Jan 27, 2018

On January 27, 2018 heaven received one of its faithful servants.  Edwin Frank Cole, 88, of Pilot, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a pillar of the community that was known by a helping hand with his amazing smile.  He was a member of Pilot United Methodist Church for 60 years.  He held several offices and...

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Ronald David Webster Sr.

Jan 27, 2018

MSG (Ret) Ronald D. Webster Sr., age 77, son of the late Rodney and Gladys Webster of Christiansburg, VA, passed peacefully at his home in Christiansburg on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He is survived by and will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Anna Webster; and four children, Michael and Patricia Webster of Hopkins, SC, David and Sharon...

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Nancy Spangler Yopp

Jan 26, 2018

Nancy Spangler Yopp, 68, of Shawsville, VA entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 26, 2018.  She left this world with her daughter holding her hand and granddaughter by her side. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Walter “Jack” and Mamie Hunt Spangler, and infant son, Joey. She is survived by her husband, Donald C. Yopp; daughter,...

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Dianna Lynn Bratton

Jan 25, 2018

Bratton, Dianna Lynn Hamlin, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born in Christiansburg to the late John Winfred and Reba Lorraine Hamlin. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Mike) Martin and Amanda (Rick) Vaught, grandchildren, Dalton, Madison, and Hannah, great granddaughter Winnie Lee, brothers Steven and Roger Hamlin, sister Marie (Frank) Scammell...

William Versal Austin

William Versal Austin

Jan 23, 2018

William Versal Austin, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Floyd, Virginia, to the late George and Margie Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Glenna Vest Austin; his precious grandson, William ‘Alex’ Altizer; his...

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Tina 'Diane' Smith Waldron

Jan 21, 2018

Tina “Diane” Smith Waldron, 59, of Elliston,VA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving husband, family and beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Smith; mother and stepfather, Betty Smith Alldredge and William Alldredge; and sister, Patricia Wickline. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Todd Waldron; son,...

Rebekah Anne Martin

Rebekah Anne Martin

Jan 20, 2018

REBEKAH ANNE MARTIN December 2, 1991 – January 20, 2018 Rebekah Anne Martin, 26, born December 2, 1991, beloved daughter of Doug and Kathy Martin of Christiansburg, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Rebekah joins her Uncle “Marty” Lewis Martin, Jr.; and her grandfather, Grover “Popie” Thomas; and...

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Charles Frank Page Jr.

Jan 19, 2018

On January 19, 2018, C. Frank Page, Jr., 89, of Christiansburg, VA died at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Frank and his two brothers were meat cutters at Angles Grocery. He was a 71 year member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Frank Page, Sr. and Lottie Gatewood Butt Page; sister, Leora Page Bowman;...

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Mary Elizabeth Hill

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Hill, 94, of Pilot formerly of Dungannon and Alexandria passed away January 19, 2018. Mary was born on Sandy Ridge in Wise County VA and grew up in Dungannon. In 1942 she moved to Washington, DC to work for the Army. She met her husband James in 1945, married in 1946 and lived in Washington and Alexandria until...