Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

James Robert Troutt

Dec 9, 2023

James Robert Troutt, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at Heritage Hall, Blacksburg, VA on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He will be missed but is at rest now. He was born in Bedford, VA on January 29, 1949 to the late Robert Nelson and Alice Estelle Shephard Troutt. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Irene...

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Joyce Arlene Berry

May 5, 2024

Joyce Arlene Berry

1940-2024

Went to her everlasting home on May 5, 2024. Joyce is survived by her husband, James Berry. She is the treasured mother of Sheila Marie Basham (John), Shawn Renee Roll, Lawrence B. Soupene (Suzanne), Lance S. Soupene (deceased), Shelly Kay Ries, Tracy Berry (Angie), Dianna White (John) Dennis Berry (Joanna) and Callie Girl, her beloved pitbull. She is...

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Vivian Jarels

May 3, 2024

On May 3, 2024, God sent his angels to take a beautiful woman to meet her husband in Heaven, the one true love of her life Reverend George Jarels; along with three sisters, three brothers and her mom and dad. Vivian Jarels was born on July 12, 1932 in Norris run to John and Nora Fain . She was a...

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Faye Thompson

May 2, 2024

Faye Thompson, 80, of Christiansburg, Va, passed away peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born on October 8, 1943 to the late Clinton Phillips and Evie Quesenberry Phillips.

Besides her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Thompson.

She is survived by her children, Greg Hylton and his wife Becky Hylton, Tony...

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Chiyomi Tanaka

Apr 30, 2024

Chiyomi Tanaka, 49, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1974.

Chiyomi could always be found spending time with her beloved dogs Anna, Bailey, and Buddy. She loved taking them on walks and going hiking with her children. She also enjoyed going to the river with her grand dog, Ressie. She loved to garden and...

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Stephanie Cain Willis

Apr 30, 2024

Stephanie Willis, 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

She was born on August 8, 1972 to the late Phyllis Stevens and John Cain, Jr.

Besides her parents she is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Edna and John Cain, Sr.; grandmother-in-law who was more like a grandmother, Jean Cook.

She is survived by her children, Adam Morrison and wife Lindsey,...

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Ruby Roop Morris

Apr 28, 2024

Ruby Roop Morris, 89, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024. She was born to the late Emmett and Mary Thompson Roop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Swanson Morris, son-in-law Fred Fain, granddaughter Mary Grace Morris and grandson Lee Neal (Bubba) Fain. Also preceding her in death were all of her...

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Melissa Rakes Craighead

Apr 28, 2024

Melissa Rakes Craighead, 53 of Shawsville, passed away April 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mason and Regent Rakes; father, Morris Rakes; and brother, Ricky Rakes.

Missy is survived by her mother, Alice Rakes; husband, Paul Craighead; son, Zachary Craighead; sister, Donna Akers (Todd); aunt, Linda Hollandsworth; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Missy...

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Virginia Stanger Yates

Apr 23, 2024

V𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 "𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐠" 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠, 𝐕𝐀 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟗𝟖 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝟗𝟗 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲. 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 (𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞) 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫...

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Ernestine Perdue Weeks

Apr 21, 2024

Ernestine Perdue Weeks, affectionately known as Grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Kroontje Health Care Center at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg, VA on April 21, 2024. She was ninety-nine.

Born June 23, 1924, in Radford, VA to the late Ernest Stern Perdue & Sadie Bocock Perdue, Grandmother helped raise her three sisters during the...

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Harlow Miles Campbell

Apr 20, 2024

It is with great sadness to announce the death of Harlow Miles Campbell.

He was born sleeping on April 20, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Carilion Hospital.

Harlow is survived by his loving parents, Kellen and Sarah Campbell; maternal grandparents, Shannon and Charlene Simpkins; great-grandmother, Joanne Brammer; paternal grandparents, Robin Stidham, Kelly and Cindy Campbell; aunts, Danielle Dudley (Kyle), Autumn Dalton (Zac), and...

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Rebecca Marie Ballou

Apr 19, 2024

Rebecca Marie Ballou, a disabled adult, lucky enough to get a Medicaid waiver ten years ago, died peacefully on 4/19/2024. She was born on 3/7/1965 in Christiansburg, Virginia to her beloved parents, Charles Ballou, and Pearl Marie Ballou who predeceased her. Christiansburg residents will fondly remember her walking to church, and school, and shopping with her parents, sister, or nieces. Her sister, Brenda Ballou also predeceased her. After her mother died and her father grew too sick to care for her, Becky moved to Bland, Virginia, and then Pulaski, Virginia where she lived in the homes of loving caretakers, Angela Long and Bonna Lawrence. Becky loved music, McDonalds, baby dolls, stuffed animals, chocolate milk...

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Gary R. Stancil

Apr 19, 2024

Gary R. Stancil, 72, of Christiansburg passed away on April 19, 2024 at his home in Christiansburg. Gary loved to ride motorcycles, avid foodie and always had a smile on his face. He was always tinder hearted to animals. As a last act of love, he has donated his pacemaker to go into a dog.

Gary was preceded in death...

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Bertie Stewart Myers Lawson

Apr 18, 2024

Bertie Stewart Myers Lawson, 91 passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Marlow, Oklahoma. Bertie was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on May 24, 1932. Due to failing health, she decided in September 2022, to live with her son, Kevin Lawson and his wife, Diana in Oklahoma.She held numerous occupations in her lifetime from hairdresser, CNA, restaurant owner and...

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Dorothy Louise Garnand Sautia

Apr 14, 2024

Dorothy Louise Garnand Sautia of Newport News, VA (formerly of Christiansburg, VA) passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024. Dottie grew up in Christiansburg and attended Radford University where she obtained her B.S. in Social Work. She worked for Montgomery County Department of Social Services for several years and then transferred to Newport News Human Services where she finished out...

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Brandon 'Bubba' Williston

Apr 11, 2024

Brandon Lee “Bubba” Williston, a devoted husband, father and son passed away tragically on April 11, 2024. Known for his kind heart and unwavering dedication to his family, Bubba leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion.Bubba was a beacon of love and support for his family, always putting them first. He found joy in the simple moments of life,...

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Christopher 'Chris' Lee Kingrea

Apr 9, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Lee Kingrea, 42 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away April 9, 2024.He was born on December 29, 1981 to Danny and Terry Kingrea.He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Kingrea; and his paternal grandparents,James Kingrea and Annie Bell Chewning.Left to cherish his memory are his children, Destiny and Tyler Kingrea, mother, TerryKingrea, sister, Candace Gillenwater (Matthew); maternal...

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Lillian Carol Conner

Apr 8, 2024

Lillian Carol Conner was born September 15, 1946, to the late Wilford Archieand Lake Evelyn Willis on Goose Creek in Check VA, Floyd County. She marriedJames Earl Conner, Jr. Feb 3, 1973. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in2023. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Conner-Morgan and son-in-lawAnthony Morgan; grandsons, Brock Collins (Rebecca), and Ryan Collins(Brittany); great grandchildren, Grayson, Hayden, Mackenzie,...

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Roger Lee Dull

Apr 6, 2024

Roger Lee Dull, 68, passed away on April 6, 2024 at his home in Shawsville surrounded by his family. He was born on October 5, 1955 to the late Richard Dull and Sarah Lee Dull.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Dull; daughter, Crystal Dull; siblings, Roger Dull, Rebecca Trimbler, Larry Snead and Buck Campbell.

He is survived by...

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Randall Meade

Apr 5, 2024

Randall Dwight Meade, 70, of Christiansburg passed away April 5, 2024. Randall was well-known as an accomplished actor and musician. He got his start in the music business by booking gigs for his band while attending Christiansburg High School—when he wasn’t busy acting in school plays, playing football, and serving as Senior Class President. Randall was a learned man, having...

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