Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Evelyn S. Palmer

Evelyn S. Palmer

Sep 4, 2017

Evelyn S. Palmer, 97, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Palmer; son, Verl Edward Ramey Jr.; parents, Soloman and Mahalie Skaggs; one sister; and eight brothers. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Lynda L. Scaggs; daughter-in-law, Peggy Ramey; grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Ramey, Ruslee Ramey McMillan, Verl Edward Ramey...

Ethel Robbins Smith

Ethel Robbins Smith

Sep 1, 2017

Ethel Robbins Smith, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Keimer Smith. She is survived by her two daughters and spouses Barbara Lynn Basham and husband Wesley, Sandy Belt and husband Joe; Grandchildren, Wesley and Kimberly Basham, Elizabeth Basham and fiancés Ruben Ramirez, Joey and Samantha Belt,...

Edward Eugene Snavely

Edward Eugene Snavely

Aug 26, 2017

Edward Eugene Snavely, 85, of Riner, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas William and Sarah Jane Snavely Collins; his wife of 57 years, Linda Miracle Snavely, and a brother; Thomas William Collins, Jr. Mr. Snavely was a member of Belmont Christian Church, served in...

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Aug 23, 2017

Anthony ‘Tony’ Lovern, 45, of Elliston, VA passed away on August 23, 2017. Born on March 25, 1972 in Blacksburg, VA, he was the son of Tony and Sandy Lovern of Elliston, VA. Anthony was a former employee of Koppers Inc. of Salem as the maintenance supervisor. He had 26 years of service with Koppers Inc. Anthony was a hard...

Tabitha Egina Beale

Tabitha Egina Beale

Aug 22, 2017

Tabitha Egina Campbell Beale, "Tab" as she was called by her family was born in Bronx, NY on October 18th, 1966 to Olivia Robinson Campbell and the late Jerry Campbell. Tab loved her family. She met the love of her life Phillip Beale Sr. and they were happily married for 35 years. Tab was dedicated to her family with loving...

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Aug 20, 2017

Thomas F. Karr Sr. (Papa Bear) of Salem, born June 24, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Karr; and son, Franklin Karr Jr. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Patricia Aswald and her children of Christiansburg, and Melissa Karr and her son of NC; step-children,...

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

Aug 16, 2017

William D. (Billy) Aldridge, of Childress, VA, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He is survived by his children, Kelly Noto and husband, Steve, of Granger, IN, and son Brannon Aldridge and his girlfriend Kady Lafferty of Christiansburg, VA; brothers, Lee Aldridge of Silver...

Peggy Combs Wood

Peggy Combs Wood

Aug 13, 2017

Peggy Combs Wood, age 61, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday August 13, 2017, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born in Bristol, VA on August 19, 1955 to Wilma Jean and the late James Worley Combs, Sr. She is a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and served as the Vice-President of...

Walter Scott Weaver

Walter Scott Weaver

Aug 12, 2017

Walter Scott Weaver, 93, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Scott was a proud World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Weaver proudly served his community with many civic contributions, among them are as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, member of the Lion's Club of Christiansburg with 65 years of perfect attendance, quartermaster of...

Lois T. McGuyer

Lois T. McGuyer

Aug 11, 2017

Lois T. McGuyer, 86, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2017. She worked many years in school cafeterias in Montgomery County. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell T. McGuyer. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Kenley and husband, Bobby; granddaughter, Chelsie McClung and husband, Will; grandson, Lucas Kenley; very special granddog, Sophie; and many nieces...

George Nelson Hamrick

George Nelson Hamrick

Aug 7, 2017

George Nelson Hamrick, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2017. He retired from RAAP with 35 years of service, and most recently retired from the Montgomery County School System with more than 20 years of service. George so enjoyed the children riding his bus #100 and his “bus crew family”. He was preceded...

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Aug 5, 2017

Spradlin, Paul Kenneth, 82 of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The son to the late Henry Elmore and Louvennie Ellen Jarrell Spradlin, He is survived by his wife; Lannie Mae Akers Spradlin his sons and daughters-in-law; Harold & Jennie Spradlin and family, David Spradlin, Roger & Jill Spradlin.  The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday...

William Stephen Howard

William Stephen Howard

Aug 3, 2017

William Stephen Howard (Steve), 70 of Christiansburg, VA passed away quietly in the company of family on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Steve was born in Riner, VA in 1947 and was a graduate of Auburn High School and later from New River Community College. After holding a variety of positions in the financial and banking industries, Steve retired from BB&T...

Goldean Burke Francis

Goldean Burke Francis

Aug 1, 2017

Laura Rebecca Goldean Burke Francis of Riner was called home on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at the age of 89. Goldean was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Francis; her parents, Sherman and Trula Burke; her sister, Delores Robinnette; and her daughter, Deborah Francis. She is survived by her sons, Gary (and Brenda) Francis and Isaac Shane Francis; grandchildren,...

Beatrice 'Bea' Sluder Mitchell Thompson

Beatrice 'Bea' Sluder Mitchell Thompson

Aug 1, 2017

Beatrice ‘Bea’ Sluder Mitchell Thompson of Christiansburg passed away on August 1, 2017. Born on December 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sluder and Ora Osborne Sluder. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Eddie Osborne and wife Arlene, Roy Sluder Jr. and wife Dorothy, Herbert Sluder and first wife Betty Wyatt Sluder and...

Carless Lynwood Flinchum

Carless Lynwood Flinchum

Jul 26, 2017

Carless Lynwood Flinchum, 70, of Hiwassee, passed away to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman Flinchum and Nita Simpkins Flinchum. Lynwood is survived by his wife, Mary Flinchum; children, Carol and Dana D. Long, Jake and Hope Flinchum, Danny and Becky Flinchum; grandchildren, Christopher Long, Kenneth Long, Billy Long,...

Colton Ty Gillespie

Colton Ty Gillespie

Jul 22, 2017

Colton Ty Gillespie of Christiansburg passed away July 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Albert Gillespie; uncle, Jeff Gillespie; and great-grandparents, Stuart “Paw English and Opal “Maw” English. He is survived by parents, John David Gillespie and Devin Shea Lambert; brothers, Mason James Gillespie and William Samuel Gillespie; sister, Charley Shea Lambert; maternal grandparents, Kevin and Missy...

Charles Melvin Silcott Sr.

Charles Melvin Silcott Sr.

Jul 21, 2017

Charles Melvin Silcott, 78, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Silcott; sons, Tony and Ronnie; and his daughter, Eugena; his brothers, Harvey, Murry, and Arnold; and sister, Edna. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Roger and Dorothy Silcott, Charlie, MJ, and husband Bobby Brooks; daughter,...

Linda F. Garlick

Linda F. Garlick

Jul 16, 2017

Linda F. Garlick of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman H. Garlick; son, Lewis 'Bunkey' Garlick; mother and father, Mary C. and Frank Francisco; brothers, Jack Francisco, Arbry Francisco, and Bobby Francisco; sisters, Dot Taylor, Margrett Whitt, Laila Francisco, Harriette Langston; nephews, David Phoenix and...

Claude "Wayne" Henegar

Claude "Wayne" Henegar

Jul 14, 2017

Claude Wayne Henegar, 72, of Alum Ridge passed away July 14, 2017. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Hubbell Lighting Inc. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sallie Henegar; brothers, Kenneth, Clarence and Reese Henegar; and sister, Marie Henegar Price. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bishop Henegar; son, Dan...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Evelyn S. Palmer

Evelyn S. Palmer

Sep 4, 2017

Evelyn S. Palmer, 97, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Palmer; son, Verl Edward Ramey Jr.; parents, Soloman and Mahalie Skaggs; one sister; and eight brothers. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Lynda L. Scaggs; daughter-in-law, Peggy Ramey; grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Ramey, Ruslee Ramey McMillan, Verl Edward Ramey...

Ethel Robbins Smith

Ethel Robbins Smith

Sep 1, 2017

Ethel Robbins Smith, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Keimer Smith. She is survived by her two daughters and spouses Barbara Lynn Basham and husband Wesley, Sandy Belt and husband Joe; Grandchildren, Wesley and Kimberly Basham, Elizabeth Basham and fiancés Ruben Ramirez, Joey and Samantha Belt,...

Edward Eugene Snavely

Edward Eugene Snavely

Aug 26, 2017

Edward Eugene Snavely, 85, of Riner, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas William and Sarah Jane Snavely Collins; his wife of 57 years, Linda Miracle Snavely, and a brother; Thomas William Collins, Jr. Mr. Snavely was a member of Belmont Christian Church, served in...

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Anthony 'Tony' Albert Lovern

Aug 23, 2017

Anthony ‘Tony’ Lovern, 45, of Elliston, VA passed away on August 23, 2017. Born on March 25, 1972 in Blacksburg, VA, he was the son of Tony and Sandy Lovern of Elliston, VA. Anthony was a former employee of Koppers Inc. of Salem as the maintenance supervisor. He had 26 years of service with Koppers Inc. Anthony was a hard...

Tabitha Egina Beale

Tabitha Egina Beale

Aug 22, 2017

Tabitha Egina Campbell Beale, "Tab" as she was called by her family was born in Bronx, NY on October 18th, 1966 to Olivia Robinson Campbell and the late Jerry Campbell. Tab loved her family. She met the love of her life Phillip Beale Sr. and they were happily married for 35 years. Tab was dedicated to her family with loving...

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Thomas Franklin Karr Sr.

Aug 20, 2017

Thomas F. Karr Sr. (Papa Bear) of Salem, born June 24, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Karr; and son, Franklin Karr Jr. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Patricia Aswald and her children of Christiansburg, and Melissa Karr and her son of NC; step-children,...

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

William Davis 'Billy' Aldridge

Aug 16, 2017

William D. (Billy) Aldridge, of Childress, VA, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He is survived by his children, Kelly Noto and husband, Steve, of Granger, IN, and son Brannon Aldridge and his girlfriend Kady Lafferty of Christiansburg, VA; brothers, Lee Aldridge of Silver...

Peggy Combs Wood

Peggy Combs Wood

Aug 13, 2017

Peggy Combs Wood, age 61, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday August 13, 2017, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born in Bristol, VA on August 19, 1955 to Wilma Jean and the late James Worley Combs, Sr. She is a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and served as the Vice-President of...

Walter Scott Weaver

Walter Scott Weaver

Aug 12, 2017

Walter Scott Weaver, 93, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Scott was a proud World War II United States Army veteran. Mr. Weaver proudly served his community with many civic contributions, among them are as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, member of the Lion's Club of Christiansburg with 65 years of perfect attendance, quartermaster of...

Lois T. McGuyer

Lois T. McGuyer

Aug 11, 2017

Lois T. McGuyer, 86, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2017. She worked many years in school cafeterias in Montgomery County. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell T. McGuyer. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Kenley and husband, Bobby; granddaughter, Chelsie McClung and husband, Will; grandson, Lucas Kenley; very special granddog, Sophie; and many nieces...

George Nelson Hamrick

George Nelson Hamrick

Aug 7, 2017

George Nelson Hamrick, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2017. He retired from RAAP with 35 years of service, and most recently retired from the Montgomery County School System with more than 20 years of service. George so enjoyed the children riding his bus #100 and his “bus crew family”. He was preceded...

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Paul Kenneth Spradlin

Aug 5, 2017

Spradlin, Paul Kenneth, 82 of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The son to the late Henry Elmore and Louvennie Ellen Jarrell Spradlin, He is survived by his wife; Lannie Mae Akers Spradlin his sons and daughters-in-law; Harold & Jennie Spradlin and family, David Spradlin, Roger & Jill Spradlin.  The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday...

William Stephen Howard

William Stephen Howard

Aug 3, 2017

William Stephen Howard (Steve), 70 of Christiansburg, VA passed away quietly in the company of family on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Steve was born in Riner, VA in 1947 and was a graduate of Auburn High School and later from New River Community College. After holding a variety of positions in the financial and banking industries, Steve retired from BB&T...

Goldean Burke Francis

Goldean Burke Francis

Aug 1, 2017

Laura Rebecca Goldean Burke Francis of Riner was called home on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at the age of 89. Goldean was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Francis; her parents, Sherman and Trula Burke; her sister, Delores Robinnette; and her daughter, Deborah Francis. She is survived by her sons, Gary (and Brenda) Francis and Isaac Shane Francis; grandchildren,...

Beatrice 'Bea' Sluder Mitchell Thompson

Beatrice 'Bea' Sluder Mitchell Thompson

Aug 1, 2017

Beatrice ‘Bea’ Sluder Mitchell Thompson of Christiansburg passed away on August 1, 2017. Born on December 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sluder and Ora Osborne Sluder. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Eddie Osborne and wife Arlene, Roy Sluder Jr. and wife Dorothy, Herbert Sluder and first wife Betty Wyatt Sluder and...

Carless Lynwood Flinchum

Carless Lynwood Flinchum

Jul 26, 2017

Carless Lynwood Flinchum, 70, of Hiwassee, passed away to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman Flinchum and Nita Simpkins Flinchum. Lynwood is survived by his wife, Mary Flinchum; children, Carol and Dana D. Long, Jake and Hope Flinchum, Danny and Becky Flinchum; grandchildren, Christopher Long, Kenneth Long, Billy Long,...

Colton Ty Gillespie

Colton Ty Gillespie

Jul 22, 2017

Colton Ty Gillespie of Christiansburg passed away July 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Albert Gillespie; uncle, Jeff Gillespie; and great-grandparents, Stuart “Paw English and Opal “Maw” English. He is survived by parents, John David Gillespie and Devin Shea Lambert; brothers, Mason James Gillespie and William Samuel Gillespie; sister, Charley Shea Lambert; maternal grandparents, Kevin and Missy...

Charles Melvin Silcott Sr.

Charles Melvin Silcott Sr.

Jul 21, 2017

Charles Melvin Silcott, 78, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Silcott; sons, Tony and Ronnie; and his daughter, Eugena; his brothers, Harvey, Murry, and Arnold; and sister, Edna. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Roger and Dorothy Silcott, Charlie, MJ, and husband Bobby Brooks; daughter,...

Linda F. Garlick

Linda F. Garlick

Jul 16, 2017

Linda F. Garlick of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman H. Garlick; son, Lewis 'Bunkey' Garlick; mother and father, Mary C. and Frank Francisco; brothers, Jack Francisco, Arbry Francisco, and Bobby Francisco; sisters, Dot Taylor, Margrett Whitt, Laila Francisco, Harriette Langston; nephews, David Phoenix and...

Claude "Wayne" Henegar

Claude "Wayne" Henegar

Jul 14, 2017

Claude Wayne Henegar, 72, of Alum Ridge passed away July 14, 2017. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Hubbell Lighting Inc. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sallie Henegar; brothers, Kenneth, Clarence and Reese Henegar; and sister, Marie Henegar Price. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bishop Henegar; son, Dan...