Obituaries
Elizabeth Ann Smith
Aug 31, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Smith, 84, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born on August 15, 1941, in Merrimack, Virginia, to the late James and Hester Jones Smith. Elizabeth later moved with her family to Pilot, Virginia, where she made her lifelong home and...
Edward Carter Turner, Jr
Aug 21, 2025
Edward Carter Turner, Jr. (Ned), of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 17, 1933, in Lynnhaven, Virginia to Mary Foster Turner and Edward Carter Turner, Sr., Ned lived a life marked by quiet strength, devotion to family, and service to his community.
A proud graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI),...
Elmer Lee Hall
Sep 1, 2025
Elmer Lee Hall, 87, of Christiansburg VA entered into eternal rest on September 1, 2025. Preceding him in death are his parents, Glen Hall Sr. and Janie Wheeling Hall; brothers, Ottie Hall, Cecil Hall; sisters, Thelma Davis, Mary Ellen Johnson.
Elmer is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mammie Hall; sons, Daniel Hall, David Hall; sister, Betty Lou Hendricks...
Hassell F Boothe
Sep 1, 2025
Hassell Francis Boothe passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 95, while residing at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia.
Hassell was the first child of Lily Mae Jarrells Boothe and Giles Boothe, born July 23, 1930 in Floyd County, Virginia. He said he had to walk a few miles to the bus...
Velva Jean Wirt
Sep 1, 2025
Velva Jean Wirt, born February 17, 1938, age 87 of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Monday, September 1, 2025. Her niece and caretaker, Carol Linkous, was by her side. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Camuel ‘Cam’ Cantrell. Velva was also preceded in death by her husband, James Wirt; brothers, Jim Cantrell and Bob...
John Miles
Aug 19, 2025
John Miles, 89 of Bland County, VA, passed away August 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Miles; granddaughter, Laura Custer; siblings, Frank 'Sonny' Miles, James 'Jim' Miles (twin), Bettie Lorton, Barbara Rife.
John is survived by his son, Johnny Miles (John Miles, II); son-in-law, Charles & Dolly Custer; granddaughter, Bety & Jeremy Hayes; great-grandsons, Chandler...
John Randall Beasley
Aug 28, 2025
John Randall Beasley was born on March 18, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee. He passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2025 at his home in Riner, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lee Beasley, and his mother, Eugenia Paul Beasley, and by his stepson, Vincent Lumia. John leaves behind a brother, Mark W. Beasley of Murfreesboro, Tennessee...
Joseph (Joe) Harris
Aug 23, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Harris of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of August 23rd, 2025.
He was born October 4th, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland to his mother, Natalie Oxendine and his father, Billy Joe Harris. Joe is preceded in death by his mother. Natalie.
Joe was a long-time employee of Terminix in Roanoke. He was THE...
Kenneth Allen Altizer
Aug 22, 2025
Kenneth Allen Altizer, passed away on August 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 3, 1931, Kenneth was a native of Christiansburg, where he spent over six decades.
Kenneth dedicated his career to serving VDOT in a maintenance role lasting over 30 years. He attended Willis High School.
Kenneth was an avid bowler, enjoying the sport well into his...
Sally Hager Cooke
Aug 19, 2025
On August 19, 2025, after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer, Sally Hager Cooke passed away at her home, surrounded by those who loved her.
Sally is survived by her three phenomenal daughters: Caroline Edwards, Susannah Edwards, and Georgia Cooke; her partner, Wade Carbaugh; her mother, Faye Myers; her sisters Liz Hager (Phillip Martin) and Susan (Dan) Klein; her brother...
Robert Wayne Jones
Aug 18, 2025
Robert Wayne Jones (Bob) of Riner, Virginia passed peacefully at his home Monday, August 18, 2025. Robert was born in Galax, Virginia on October 8, 1947. He was a devoted husband and father. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Rebecca Norris Jones (Becky), his parents, John Wayne and Hedi Jo Liddle Jones and his...
Gregory James Sisson
Aug 17, 2025
Gregory James Sisson, 43, of Shawsville passed away on August 17, 2025 at home. He was one of the kindest souls you will meet.
Gregory was a wonderful, loving, and kind man whose life was a reflection of his deep faith in Christ. He had a servant’s heart, always ready to help others in their time of need. He lived out...
Wanda Yvonne Nix
Aug 16, 2025
Wanda Yvonne Nix, 70, of Christiansburg passed away the morning of August 16, 2025 at her home.
She graduated from Dublin High School and Radford University. Wanda worked for American Airlines for 24 years and Radford University for another 15 years. She was a member of Community Christian Church in Dublin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter E. and...
Robin Ann Upchurch
Aug 13, 2025
With no more pain or suffering, she went to be with her lord and savior.
She is survived by her loving husband Eddie (Aloha Eddie), her soul mate, her daughter Jessica Hayes, a grandson, son Thomas Hayes, sister Dawn Foley, and many nieces, nephews and countless friends. She has lived in Montgomery County long enough to know too many people to...
Monica Marie Weinzapfel
Aug 13, 2025
Monica Marie Weinzapfel, known to the many who love her as “Moni” passed to the other side at her home the evening of August 13, 2025, in the loving care of family and friends.
Monica was born in Evansville, Indiana, June 3 rd , 1952, the daughter of the late Linus “Mac” Weinzapfel and Edith (née Schenk) Weinzapfel Hagan. In addition...
Shirley Ann Ramey
Aug 11, 2025
Shirley Ann Ramey,86, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born in Washington, D.C to the late Joseph Leo and Marie Ellen Gill Rawlings. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Clayton Ramey; sisters, Norma Miles and Janet Labree; nephews, Eric Springer and Mark Miles; son, Danny Boyd Ramey, Sr; and grandson,...
Odell Allan Poff, Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
Odell Allen Poff, Jr. passed away on August 4, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Basham Poff; parents, Odell Allan Poff, Sr. and Edna Poff; siblings, Ralph and Linda.
Odell is survived by his son, Odell Poff and wife, Julie; grandson, Joseph Poff and wife, Malynda.
Odell wrote his own obituary.
On August 4, 2025, I, Odell Allan Poff, Jr.,...
Erma Jean Gallimore
Aug 2, 2025
Erma Jean Thompson Gallimore was born March 4, 1936, in her family home of Floyd, VA. On August 2, 2025, at sunset, she passed peacefully away in her home of Christiansburg, VA. She was 89 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Lala Thompson; brothers, Cedric, Glenn, and Russell Thompson; and her sisters, Christine Reed, Betty...
Karen Swenson
Aug 1, 2025
Karen Swenson passed away on Friday, August 1 at the age of 73 at her home in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on November 22, 1951, she was the eldest daughter of S. Don Swenson and Ruth Haight Swenson. She grew up in Utah with her parents and her three younger siblings, and she finished her final year of high school in...
Brenda Joyce Haltom
Jul 31, 2025
Brenda Joyce Haltom, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on May 9, 1950, in North Carolina, Brenda lived a life characterized by kindness, compassion, and unwavering strength.
Brenda dedicated 24 years to her career at the National Bank of Blacksburg, a commitment that showcased her work ethic and integrity....
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