Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Scott Anthony Cook

Scott Anthony Cook

Sep 8, 2026

Scott Anthony Cook, affectionately known to many as “Cookie,” age 56, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond.

Above all, Scott was a devoted, wonderful husband and father. A proud 1988 graduate of Blacksburg High School, he dedicated his career to protecting and serving others through...

Melissa W. Obenhaus

Melissa W. Obenhaus

Sep 3, 2026

Melissa Ruth Wilson Obenhaus, age 70, passed away September 3, 2026, at home in Christiansburg, Virginia, surrounded by family and attended by Good Samaritan Hospice. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W. Wilson. She is survived by her loving husband Bruce David Obenhaus, two sons Joshua Morgan Obenhaus and R. F. Wilson Obenhaus; mother Frankie Eaton Wilson...

Cheryl Rana Gill

Cheryl Rana Gill

Sep 4, 2026

Cheryl Rana Gill, 53, of Pilot, VA passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born in Giles County, VA on March 2, 1973 to Charles W. Collins and Ella M. Smith Collins. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Joyce Irene Gill. Cheryl graduated from Giles County High School and Radford University...

Ronnie Ellis Hawley

Ronnie Ellis Hawley

Sep 3, 2026

Ronnie Ellis Hawley, a faithful family man, proud grandfather, and Ford enthusiast passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the age of 72. 

Ronnie was born on July 16, 1954 to Ellis Wade Hawley and Mary Etta Musselman Hawley.  He grew up in the small community of Vicker, racing his old Fords up and down the...

Margaret Keene Tollison

Margaret Keene Tollison

Aug 29, 2026

Margaret Keene Tollison passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 29, 2026. She had just celebrated her 93rd birthday and 75 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Samuel Hulon Tollison.

Margaret was born on August 15, 1933, in Grundy, Virginia, the daughter of the late Verna and Clyde C. Keene. As a young woman, she was a...

Julie Christina Wood

Julie Christina Wood

Aug 28, 2026

Julie Christian Wood, 49, of Radford passed away on August 28, 2026.  She had a big heart.  She always had a way of making everyone feel special and a part of things.  

Julie was preceded in death by her father, Carl Benjamin "Benny" Allison.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Clinton Wood; children, Chad Simpson, Shelby Simpson, Barbara Gracie Wood, Michael...

Samuel William Demme Jr.

Samuel William Demme Jr.

Aug 24, 2026

Sam was born on June 19, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Samuel W. Demme Sr. and Caroline Nelly Demme. Sam was married to Judith Demme for 62 years, who passed in October 2025. Sam is survived by his 3 children, Kimberly Hartsell (Michael), John Demme (Kalisa) and Eva Stoy (Andrew), 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Sam retired in 1996 after...

Teresa Adkins Davis

Teresa Adkins Davis

Aug 24, 2026

Teresa Adkins Davis, 59 of Christiansburg, passed away August 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Link Adkins; and her stepmom, Patsy Adkins.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Tony Davis; daughters, Tiffany Hylton and Tracy Davis (fiancé John Thomas); granddaughter, Novella Hylton; dad, Charlie Gayle Adkins; and brother, Jerry Wayne Adkins.

Teresa was a very loving and...

Sandra Leona Thompson Jones

Sandra Leona Thompson Jones

Aug 20, 2026

Sandra Leona Thompson Jones, 72, of Christiansburg, VA passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center with her children by her side on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was born in Coalwood, WV on May 5, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Melvin "Gene" and Delsie Thompson.Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Don (Pam)...

Donald Gray Hines

Donald Gray Hines

Aug 20, 2026

Donald Gray “Donnie” Hines, 72, of Radford, VA passed away August 20, 2026. Donnie was born February 11, 1954 and was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Yates Hines, parents, Lewis Gray and Bettye Epperly, brother, Kent Hines and sister, Sheryl Duncan.

He is survived by his sons, Brad D. Hines and William G. Hines, granddaughters, Malinda Hines and Aliza...

Roger Dale Kell

Roger Dale Kell

Aug 18, 2026

Roger Dale Kell, 80, of Elliston VA passed on August 16, 2026.

Preceding him in death are his mother, Frances “Lorraine” Kell; wife, Linda Sue Meadows Kell; favorite brother-in-law Roger Lee Meadwell; brother, Chester “Chet” Allen Kell; brother Ronald James Kell.

Loved ones whom will forever cherish his memory are sons, Eric Dale Kell, Adam Kell and wife Meghan, Dawn Noel Adkins...

Hazel Gertrude Mezo

Hazel Gertrude Mezo

Aug 14, 2026

Hazel was born on October 26, 1931, in Harpster, Ohio, daughter of Earl and Hazel Keeler. She was

the youngest of six children, each born two years apart. The eldest was Eugene E. “Gene” Keeler,

followed by Harry C. Keeler, Earlton W. “Earl” or “Timer” Keeler, Edith E. Keeler, and Eva Grace

Keeler. In 1934 the family moved to Port Huron, Michigan where...

Mary Frances Dalton Fowler

Mary Frances Dalton Fowler

Aug 13, 2026

Mary Frances Dalton Fowler, 98, of Riner, VA was born to Claude and Ollie Dalton of Ivanhoe, VA on May 8th, 1928. She passed away on August 13, 2026 surrounded by the love and presence of her daughters.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Arnold Nelson Fowler in 2012 and her son, Kenneth Arnold Fowler in...

James Coby Fizer

James Coby Fizer

Aug 11, 2026

James Coby Fizer, 73, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2026 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident doing what he loved on July 31.

Coby was a Deacon at the New River Valley Biker Church and served in the Patriot Guard. For over ten years he and Anita rode with Rolling Thunder, starting at Volvo in Dublin and ending...

Larry Allen Bower

Larry Allen Bower

Aug 11, 2026

Larry Allen Bower, 80, of Pilot, Va, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born to the late Charles Ronceverte and Mary Frances Bishop Bower and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dickie Bower.

He is survived by his son, David Bower; grandchildren, Seneca (David) Phillips, Michael Bower, and Jadan Abshire; numerous great grandchildren; his sister, Sandy...

C.L. "Bubbie" Hall

C.L. "Bubbie" Hall

Aug 10, 2026

On Monday 08/10/2026 C.L. " Bubbie" Hall received his ultimate reward of an eternal heavenly home!

He was born August 16, 1956 in Wytheville, VA.

Upon entering the gates of heaven, Bubbie was reunited with those gone before him. His sole mate and loving wife Dianne Hall, his parents Worley Hall and Deanna 'Katie' Hall, as well as his sister Karen 'Sissy'...

Buddy Gene Mason

Buddy Gene Mason

Aug 10, 2026

Buddy Gene Mason, 92, of Christiansburg passed away on August 10, 2026. He was born in Franklin County to Eugene Giles Mason and Lena Holcomb Mason.

Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Mason, and his siblings, Goldie Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, and Buren Mason.

Buddy was an adventurer! As a young man, he served in the US Army and was...

William Arthur Radford, Jr.

William Arthur Radford, Jr.

Aug 9, 2026

William Arthur Radford Jr., 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Born July 25, 1939, in Floyd, Virginia, William was known by family and friends as “Junior,” and to many others as “Bill.” He was a proud United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He carried his service to his...

Barbara Frances Walters Kirk

Barbara Frances Walters Kirk

Aug 3, 2026

Barbara Frances Walters Kirk, born in Rogers, VA, passed away August 3, 2026, at Skyline Nursing & Rehab.  She was 87.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Edward Walters; mother, Mildred Walters; sister, Virginia Walters Whitlow; and granddaughter, Shelby Zalanka.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Compton Zalanka; son, Howard Compton; grandchildren, Christine Kline, Amanda Meadors, Jason Meadors &...

John Paul Kietrys

John Paul Kietrys

Jul 28, 2026

In Memoriam of John Paul Kietrys 06/22/1935-07/28/2026

It is with deep sadness to notify everyone of the passing of our beloved Father John Paul Kietrys, who died at home peacefully.  John lived most of his life in Hackettstown, NJ and then retired to Virginia, where he passed onto Heaven.

His life is not easy to sum up in a few paragraphs as...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Scott Anthony Cook

Scott Anthony Cook

Sep 8, 2026

Scott Anthony Cook, affectionately known to many as “Cookie,” age 56, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond.

Above all, Scott was a devoted, wonderful husband and father. A proud 1988 graduate of Blacksburg High School, he dedicated his career to protecting and serving others through...

Melissa W. Obenhaus

Melissa W. Obenhaus

Sep 3, 2026

Melissa Ruth Wilson Obenhaus, age 70, passed away September 3, 2026, at home in Christiansburg, Virginia, surrounded by family and attended by Good Samaritan Hospice. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald W. Wilson. She is survived by her loving husband Bruce David Obenhaus, two sons Joshua Morgan Obenhaus and R. F. Wilson Obenhaus; mother Frankie Eaton Wilson...

Cheryl Rana Gill

Cheryl Rana Gill

Sep 4, 2026

Cheryl Rana Gill, 53, of Pilot, VA passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born in Giles County, VA on March 2, 1973 to Charles W. Collins and Ella M. Smith Collins. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Joyce Irene Gill. Cheryl graduated from Giles County High School and Radford University...

Ronnie Ellis Hawley

Ronnie Ellis Hawley

Sep 3, 2026

Ronnie Ellis Hawley, a faithful family man, proud grandfather, and Ford enthusiast passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the age of 72. 

Ronnie was born on July 16, 1954 to Ellis Wade Hawley and Mary Etta Musselman Hawley.  He grew up in the small community of Vicker, racing his old Fords up and down the...

Margaret Keene Tollison

Margaret Keene Tollison

Aug 29, 2026

Margaret Keene Tollison passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 29, 2026. She had just celebrated her 93rd birthday and 75 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Samuel Hulon Tollison.

Margaret was born on August 15, 1933, in Grundy, Virginia, the daughter of the late Verna and Clyde C. Keene. As a young woman, she was a...

Julie Christina Wood

Julie Christina Wood

Aug 28, 2026

Julie Christian Wood, 49, of Radford passed away on August 28, 2026.  She had a big heart.  She always had a way of making everyone feel special and a part of things.  

Julie was preceded in death by her father, Carl Benjamin "Benny" Allison.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Clinton Wood; children, Chad Simpson, Shelby Simpson, Barbara Gracie Wood, Michael...

Samuel William Demme Jr.

Samuel William Demme Jr.

Aug 24, 2026

Sam was born on June 19, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Samuel W. Demme Sr. and Caroline Nelly Demme. Sam was married to Judith Demme for 62 years, who passed in October 2025. Sam is survived by his 3 children, Kimberly Hartsell (Michael), John Demme (Kalisa) and Eva Stoy (Andrew), 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Sam retired in 1996 after...

Teresa Adkins Davis

Teresa Adkins Davis

Aug 24, 2026

Teresa Adkins Davis, 59 of Christiansburg, passed away August 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Link Adkins; and her stepmom, Patsy Adkins.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Tony Davis; daughters, Tiffany Hylton and Tracy Davis (fiancé John Thomas); granddaughter, Novella Hylton; dad, Charlie Gayle Adkins; and brother, Jerry Wayne Adkins.

Teresa was a very loving and...

Sandra Leona Thompson Jones

Sandra Leona Thompson Jones

Aug 20, 2026

Sandra Leona Thompson Jones, 72, of Christiansburg, VA passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center with her children by her side on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was born in Coalwood, WV on May 5, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Melvin "Gene" and Delsie Thompson.Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Don (Pam)...

Donald Gray Hines

Donald Gray Hines

Aug 20, 2026

Donald Gray “Donnie” Hines, 72, of Radford, VA passed away August 20, 2026. Donnie was born February 11, 1954 and was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Yates Hines, parents, Lewis Gray and Bettye Epperly, brother, Kent Hines and sister, Sheryl Duncan.

He is survived by his sons, Brad D. Hines and William G. Hines, granddaughters, Malinda Hines and Aliza...

Roger Dale Kell

Roger Dale Kell

Aug 18, 2026

Roger Dale Kell, 80, of Elliston VA passed on August 16, 2026.

Preceding him in death are his mother, Frances “Lorraine” Kell; wife, Linda Sue Meadows Kell; favorite brother-in-law Roger Lee Meadwell; brother, Chester “Chet” Allen Kell; brother Ronald James Kell.

Loved ones whom will forever cherish his memory are sons, Eric Dale Kell, Adam Kell and wife Meghan, Dawn Noel Adkins...

Hazel Gertrude Mezo

Hazel Gertrude Mezo

Aug 14, 2026

Hazel was born on October 26, 1931, in Harpster, Ohio, daughter of Earl and Hazel Keeler. She was

the youngest of six children, each born two years apart. The eldest was Eugene E. “Gene” Keeler,

followed by Harry C. Keeler, Earlton W. “Earl” or “Timer” Keeler, Edith E. Keeler, and Eva Grace

Keeler. In 1934 the family moved to Port Huron, Michigan where...

Mary Frances Dalton Fowler

Mary Frances Dalton Fowler

Aug 13, 2026

Mary Frances Dalton Fowler, 98, of Riner, VA was born to Claude and Ollie Dalton of Ivanhoe, VA on May 8th, 1928. She passed away on August 13, 2026 surrounded by the love and presence of her daughters.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Arnold Nelson Fowler in 2012 and her son, Kenneth Arnold Fowler in...

James Coby Fizer

James Coby Fizer

Aug 11, 2026

James Coby Fizer, 73, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2026 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident doing what he loved on July 31.

Coby was a Deacon at the New River Valley Biker Church and served in the Patriot Guard. For over ten years he and Anita rode with Rolling Thunder, starting at Volvo in Dublin and ending...

Larry Allen Bower

Larry Allen Bower

Aug 11, 2026

Larry Allen Bower, 80, of Pilot, Va, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born to the late Charles Ronceverte and Mary Frances Bishop Bower and was also preceded in death by a brother, Dickie Bower.

He is survived by his son, David Bower; grandchildren, Seneca (David) Phillips, Michael Bower, and Jadan Abshire; numerous great grandchildren; his sister, Sandy...

C.L. "Bubbie" Hall

C.L. "Bubbie" Hall

Aug 10, 2026

On Monday 08/10/2026 C.L. " Bubbie" Hall received his ultimate reward of an eternal heavenly home!

He was born August 16, 1956 in Wytheville, VA.

Upon entering the gates of heaven, Bubbie was reunited with those gone before him. His sole mate and loving wife Dianne Hall, his parents Worley Hall and Deanna 'Katie' Hall, as well as his sister Karen 'Sissy'...

Buddy Gene Mason

Buddy Gene Mason

Aug 10, 2026

Buddy Gene Mason, 92, of Christiansburg passed away on August 10, 2026. He was born in Franklin County to Eugene Giles Mason and Lena Holcomb Mason.

Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Mason, and his siblings, Goldie Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards, and Buren Mason.

Buddy was an adventurer! As a young man, he served in the US Army and was...

William Arthur Radford, Jr.

William Arthur Radford, Jr.

Aug 9, 2026

William Arthur Radford Jr., 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Born July 25, 1939, in Floyd, Virginia, William was known by family and friends as “Junior,” and to many others as “Bill.” He was a proud United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He carried his service to his...

Barbara Frances Walters Kirk

Barbara Frances Walters Kirk

Aug 3, 2026

Barbara Frances Walters Kirk, born in Rogers, VA, passed away August 3, 2026, at Skyline Nursing & Rehab.  She was 87.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Edward Walters; mother, Mildred Walters; sister, Virginia Walters Whitlow; and granddaughter, Shelby Zalanka.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Compton Zalanka; son, Howard Compton; grandchildren, Christine Kline, Amanda Meadors, Jason Meadors &...

John Paul Kietrys

John Paul Kietrys

Jul 28, 2026

In Memoriam of John Paul Kietrys 06/22/1935-07/28/2026

It is with deep sadness to notify everyone of the passing of our beloved Father John Paul Kietrys, who died at home peacefully.  John lived most of his life in Hackettstown, NJ and then retired to Virginia, where he passed onto Heaven.

His life is not easy to sum up in a few paragraphs as...