Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Lois Jean Dickey

Lois Jean Dickey

Mar 8, 2024

Lois Jean Dickey, born on March 9, 1924 passed away at the age of 99 on March 8, 2024.

She was currently living in Radford, VA for the past 12 years with her daughter but was a native of Pittsburgh, PA.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Dickey; sisters, Viola L. Fiskey, Katheryn E. Robson, Ethel H. Pfetsch,...

Hazel Kincaid Slusher

Hazel Kincaid Slusher

Mar 6, 2024

Hazel Kincaid Slusher, born on December 1, 1936, to Buster and Gaye Kincaid entered her heavenly home on March 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Kenneth L. Slusher; sisters, Juanita Gilmore, Christine Wirt, Lorretta Harris, Janie Trussell, Eloise Kitts; and brother, Bobby Kincaid.

Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Melissa Bishop; grandsons,...

Patricia Harrison

Patricia Harrison

Mar 3, 2024

Patricia Harrison, 70, born on October 2, 1953 to the late William Patteson and Frances Ross Patteson passed away on March 3, 2024.

Besides her parents she is also preceded in death by her grandfather, John Patteson; grandmother, Ester Patteson.

She is survived by her daughter, Heather Harrison (Steve); son, Larry Harrison (Grace); step-daughter, Nikki Keaton; grandchildren, Aiden Robbins, Isabella Haines, Kyra...

Wanda Carroll

Wanda Carroll

Mar 2, 2024

Wanda Carroll, 73, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eda Marie Carroll and a brother, Roger Carroll. She worked as a cook for Dude’s Drive In for over 40 years. 

Wanda is survived by her siblings, Randy Carroll, Bobby (Virginia) Carroll, and Anita Carroll, as well as...

Ida Sue Luckado

Ida Sue Luckado

Feb 27, 2024

Ida Sue Luckado, 81 of Montgomery County, VA, passed away February 27, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Luckado; and son, Terry Luckado.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rabas; son-in-law, Mark Rabas; grandchildren, Brooke Rabas, Bowie Rabas, and Katelyn Rabas.

The family would like to thank Phil and Shirley Gilley for all they did.

A Graveside Service...

Richard Skyler Helm

Richard Skyler Helm

Feb 26, 2024

Richard ‘Skyler’ Helm, 41 of Shawsville, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard ‘Richie’ K. Helm; his grandparents, Mawyer and Hilda Helm; and Hubert and Virginia Hodges.  

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Linda Hodges Helm; wife, Jessica Witt; son, Richard Jeffrey ‘R.J.’ Skyler Helm; step-son, Jesse Boston; aunts...

Lloyd Eugene Arnold

Lloyd Eugene Arnold

Feb 26, 2024

Lloyd Eugene Arnold, born on May 1, 1956, passed away on February 26, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Ora Mae Arnold; dad, Clyde Cecil Arnold; sister, Brenda Edwards; brother, Clyde Cecil Arnold, Jr.; brother-in-law, David Webster; as well as special friend, JoAnn Piper.

Lloyd is survived by his sisters, Susan Webster Harris (Gary), Wanda Wilkerson (Jeff); daughter,...

James Earl Conner, Jr.

James Earl Conner, Jr.

Feb 26, 2024

James Earl Conner Jr, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday February 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and friend to many. He retired after 47 years with the United States Postal Service and was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed stock car racing and had many years of success and enjoyment with his wife as co-owners of Conner Racing. He...

Marijane Taylor Whitescarver

Marijane Taylor Whitescarver

Feb 25, 2024

Marijane Taylor Whitescarver, 90, of Christiansburg passed away February 25, 2024.  She was born on May 16, 1933 to the late, John Taylor, Sr. and Lucille Taylor.   Marijane worked at Radford Army Ammunition Plant and for the Forestry Department at Virginia Tech, where she became an avid Hokie fan.  She loved her family at St. Jude Catholic Church.  She...

Dee Wyatt

Dee Wyatt

Feb 24, 2024

Dana ‘Dee’ Delores Wyatt, age 62, October 23, 1961 – February 24, 2024, passed peacefully from this life on February 24, 2024, after a gradual decline in health.  She was surrounded by family and special caregivers during the last days of her life.  She had been a resident of the Terrys Fork Community in Floyd County for several years.

She is...

Vance Vernon Duncan

Vance Vernon Duncan

Feb 22, 2024

April 17, 1927 - February 22, 2024

Vance Vernon Duncan, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024.  He was the 13th child of John Ben Duncan and Virgie Phillips Duncan.  He grew up on the family farm in Indian Valley, Floyd County.  Vance was drafted at the end of World War II and entered the Army on December 14th, 1945....

Alvin Lee 'Hoochie' Tawney

Alvin Lee 'Hoochie' Tawney

Feb 22, 2024

Alvin Lee Tawney ‘Hoochie’, 52 of Floyd, passed away February 22, 2024.  He was born December 27, 1971 to the late Maybelle Tawney and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1990.  Alvin worked at Hubbel Lighting for 15 years.   He loved the outdoors, racing, football, fishing, camping, and going swimming.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...

Barbara Ann Wilson Hinkley

Barbara Ann Wilson Hinkley

Feb 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Wilson Hinkley, 72 of Christiansburg, passed away February 21, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Enzo and Beulah Wilson; and her husband, Thomas Hinkley.

Barbara is survived by her children, Lisa Wilson (Brian), Mike Hinkley (Melissa), Jennifer Hinkley; grandchildren, Laura Wilson (Shane), Haley Duncan (David), Amber Hutchings (Kyle), Michael Hinkley, Jr. (Cassidy), Megan Ratliff (Charles), Jaylin...

Cecille Sayers Pettry

Cecille Sayers Pettry

Feb 20, 2024

Cecille Sayers Pettry, age 96 of Pearisburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pettry; daughter, Shelby B. Collins; father and mother, Ellis and Roxie Sayers; and grandson, John Gillespie. 

Mrs. Pettry is survived by her daughters, Sandra C. Vest of GA., and Sharon and husband Dan Steuck of CA.; son-in-law, Billy...

Dorothy E Woolwine

Dorothy E Woolwine

Feb 15, 2024

 In loving memory

Dorothy Epperly Edwards Woolwine born July 21st, 1939, (84) of Christiansburg, Virginia. Went home to be with the Lord on February 15th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Elbert (Brady), Ruth Nunley, and Ricky Lee Epperly. 

Reunited with first true love and soulmate, Gene C. Edwards, husband of 34 years, the father of their three...

James 'Jim' "Corky" Corcoran

James 'Jim' "Corky" Corcoran

Feb 8, 2024

      

James “Corky” Corcoran of Christiansburg, VA passed away on February 8,2024 at the age of 86. James is

formerly of Berlin and Ocean City New Jersey. Son of the late Maria Alice (nee Morris) and William Francis Corcoran; brother William Francis “Bill” Corcoran.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Nan Jean Corcoran (nee May). Devoted father...

Wayne Martin Alderman

Wayne Martin Alderman

Feb 6, 2024

Wayne Martin Alderman, age 81 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

He was employed for 37 years at Radford Army Ammunition Plant working in nitroglycerin for the military.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Eulice Alderman and Edna Graham Alderman; brother and wife, Corky Alderman (Ann); sisters and husbands, Anna Lee Alderman...

Samuel Ray Hinkley

Samuel Ray Hinkley

Feb 4, 2024

Samuel Ray Hinkley, 68 of Montgomery County, passed away February 4, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah Lee Hinkley and Frances Sue Hinkley; as well as by Roger Lee Hinkley, Thomas Bentley Hinkley, Frank Jackson Hinkley, Vernus Allen Hinkley, Barbara Fay Jennings, Betty Lou Harris, Judy Lynn Bond, and Katie Laura Musselman.

Sam is survived by his...

Scott Anthony Jordan

Scott Anthony Jordan

Feb 3, 2024

Scott Anthony Jordan, 61, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2024.  Scott was an outgoing, fun-loving individual who had a mischievous sense of humor and a passion for fishing. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Scott is survived by his sisters, Doris Waddell and Patricia McCall, and his nephew, Jacob McCall. He was preceded in...

Darrell Ray Wickline

Darrell Ray Wickline

Feb 3, 2024

Darrell Ray Wickline,66, of Christiansburg passed away on February 3, 2024 at the New River Valley Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mary Ann Wickline; brother, Michael Wayne Wickline; and sister-in-law, Pat Wickline.   Darrell is survived by his sister, Joyce Taylor and husband, Junior; brothers, Jimmy Wickline and Steve Wickline with wife, Drema;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Lois Jean Dickey

Lois Jean Dickey

Mar 8, 2024

Lois Jean Dickey, born on March 9, 1924 passed away at the age of 99 on March 8, 2024.

She was currently living in Radford, VA for the past 12 years with her daughter but was a native of Pittsburgh, PA.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Dickey; sisters, Viola L. Fiskey, Katheryn E. Robson, Ethel H. Pfetsch,...

Hazel Kincaid Slusher

Hazel Kincaid Slusher

Mar 6, 2024

Hazel Kincaid Slusher, born on December 1, 1936, to Buster and Gaye Kincaid entered her heavenly home on March 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Kenneth L. Slusher; sisters, Juanita Gilmore, Christine Wirt, Lorretta Harris, Janie Trussell, Eloise Kitts; and brother, Bobby Kincaid.

Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Melissa Bishop; grandsons,...

Patricia Harrison

Patricia Harrison

Mar 3, 2024

Patricia Harrison, 70, born on October 2, 1953 to the late William Patteson and Frances Ross Patteson passed away on March 3, 2024.

Besides her parents she is also preceded in death by her grandfather, John Patteson; grandmother, Ester Patteson.

She is survived by her daughter, Heather Harrison (Steve); son, Larry Harrison (Grace); step-daughter, Nikki Keaton; grandchildren, Aiden Robbins, Isabella Haines, Kyra...

Wanda Carroll

Wanda Carroll

Mar 2, 2024

Wanda Carroll, 73, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eda Marie Carroll and a brother, Roger Carroll. She worked as a cook for Dude’s Drive In for over 40 years. 

Wanda is survived by her siblings, Randy Carroll, Bobby (Virginia) Carroll, and Anita Carroll, as well as...

Ida Sue Luckado

Ida Sue Luckado

Feb 27, 2024

Ida Sue Luckado, 81 of Montgomery County, VA, passed away February 27, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Luckado; and son, Terry Luckado.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rabas; son-in-law, Mark Rabas; grandchildren, Brooke Rabas, Bowie Rabas, and Katelyn Rabas.

The family would like to thank Phil and Shirley Gilley for all they did.

A Graveside Service...

Richard Skyler Helm

Richard Skyler Helm

Feb 26, 2024

Richard ‘Skyler’ Helm, 41 of Shawsville, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his father, Richard ‘Richie’ K. Helm; his grandparents, Mawyer and Hilda Helm; and Hubert and Virginia Hodges.  

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Linda Hodges Helm; wife, Jessica Witt; son, Richard Jeffrey ‘R.J.’ Skyler Helm; step-son, Jesse Boston; aunts...

Lloyd Eugene Arnold

Lloyd Eugene Arnold

Feb 26, 2024

Lloyd Eugene Arnold, born on May 1, 1956, passed away on February 26, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Ora Mae Arnold; dad, Clyde Cecil Arnold; sister, Brenda Edwards; brother, Clyde Cecil Arnold, Jr.; brother-in-law, David Webster; as well as special friend, JoAnn Piper.

Lloyd is survived by his sisters, Susan Webster Harris (Gary), Wanda Wilkerson (Jeff); daughter,...

James Earl Conner, Jr.

James Earl Conner, Jr.

Feb 26, 2024

James Earl Conner Jr, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday February 26, 2024. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and friend to many. He retired after 47 years with the United States Postal Service and was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed stock car racing and had many years of success and enjoyment with his wife as co-owners of Conner Racing. He...

Marijane Taylor Whitescarver

Marijane Taylor Whitescarver

Feb 25, 2024

Marijane Taylor Whitescarver, 90, of Christiansburg passed away February 25, 2024.  She was born on May 16, 1933 to the late, John Taylor, Sr. and Lucille Taylor.   Marijane worked at Radford Army Ammunition Plant and for the Forestry Department at Virginia Tech, where she became an avid Hokie fan.  She loved her family at St. Jude Catholic Church.  She...

Dee Wyatt

Dee Wyatt

Feb 24, 2024

Dana ‘Dee’ Delores Wyatt, age 62, October 23, 1961 – February 24, 2024, passed peacefully from this life on February 24, 2024, after a gradual decline in health.  She was surrounded by family and special caregivers during the last days of her life.  She had been a resident of the Terrys Fork Community in Floyd County for several years.

She is...

Vance Vernon Duncan

Vance Vernon Duncan

Feb 22, 2024

April 17, 1927 - February 22, 2024

Vance Vernon Duncan, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024.  He was the 13th child of John Ben Duncan and Virgie Phillips Duncan.  He grew up on the family farm in Indian Valley, Floyd County.  Vance was drafted at the end of World War II and entered the Army on December 14th, 1945....

Alvin Lee 'Hoochie' Tawney

Alvin Lee 'Hoochie' Tawney

Feb 22, 2024

Alvin Lee Tawney ‘Hoochie’, 52 of Floyd, passed away February 22, 2024.  He was born December 27, 1971 to the late Maybelle Tawney and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1990.  Alvin worked at Hubbel Lighting for 15 years.   He loved the outdoors, racing, football, fishing, camping, and going swimming.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death...

Barbara Ann Wilson Hinkley

Barbara Ann Wilson Hinkley

Feb 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Wilson Hinkley, 72 of Christiansburg, passed away February 21, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Enzo and Beulah Wilson; and her husband, Thomas Hinkley.

Barbara is survived by her children, Lisa Wilson (Brian), Mike Hinkley (Melissa), Jennifer Hinkley; grandchildren, Laura Wilson (Shane), Haley Duncan (David), Amber Hutchings (Kyle), Michael Hinkley, Jr. (Cassidy), Megan Ratliff (Charles), Jaylin...

Cecille Sayers Pettry

Cecille Sayers Pettry

Feb 20, 2024

Cecille Sayers Pettry, age 96 of Pearisburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pettry; daughter, Shelby B. Collins; father and mother, Ellis and Roxie Sayers; and grandson, John Gillespie. 

Mrs. Pettry is survived by her daughters, Sandra C. Vest of GA., and Sharon and husband Dan Steuck of CA.; son-in-law, Billy...

Dorothy E Woolwine

Dorothy E Woolwine

Feb 15, 2024

 In loving memory

Dorothy Epperly Edwards Woolwine born July 21st, 1939, (84) of Christiansburg, Virginia. Went home to be with the Lord on February 15th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Elbert (Brady), Ruth Nunley, and Ricky Lee Epperly. 

Reunited with first true love and soulmate, Gene C. Edwards, husband of 34 years, the father of their three...

James 'Jim' "Corky" Corcoran

James 'Jim' "Corky" Corcoran

Feb 8, 2024

      

James “Corky” Corcoran of Christiansburg, VA passed away on February 8,2024 at the age of 86. James is

formerly of Berlin and Ocean City New Jersey. Son of the late Maria Alice (nee Morris) and William Francis Corcoran; brother William Francis “Bill” Corcoran.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Nan Jean Corcoran (nee May). Devoted father...

Wayne Martin Alderman

Wayne Martin Alderman

Feb 6, 2024

Wayne Martin Alderman, age 81 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

He was employed for 37 years at Radford Army Ammunition Plant working in nitroglycerin for the military.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Eulice Alderman and Edna Graham Alderman; brother and wife, Corky Alderman (Ann); sisters and husbands, Anna Lee Alderman...

Samuel Ray Hinkley

Samuel Ray Hinkley

Feb 4, 2024

Samuel Ray Hinkley, 68 of Montgomery County, passed away February 4, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah Lee Hinkley and Frances Sue Hinkley; as well as by Roger Lee Hinkley, Thomas Bentley Hinkley, Frank Jackson Hinkley, Vernus Allen Hinkley, Barbara Fay Jennings, Betty Lou Harris, Judy Lynn Bond, and Katie Laura Musselman.

Sam is survived by his...

Scott Anthony Jordan

Scott Anthony Jordan

Feb 3, 2024

Scott Anthony Jordan, 61, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2024.  Scott was an outgoing, fun-loving individual who had a mischievous sense of humor and a passion for fishing. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Scott is survived by his sisters, Doris Waddell and Patricia McCall, and his nephew, Jacob McCall. He was preceded in...

Darrell Ray Wickline

Darrell Ray Wickline

Feb 3, 2024

Darrell Ray Wickline,66, of Christiansburg passed away on February 3, 2024 at the New River Valley Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mary Ann Wickline; brother, Michael Wayne Wickline; and sister-in-law, Pat Wickline.   Darrell is survived by his sister, Joyce Taylor and husband, Junior; brothers, Jimmy Wickline and Steve Wickline with wife, Drema;...