Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Jimmy Alderman

Jimmy Alderman

Jan 6, 2012

Jimmy Darrell Alderman, 54, of Blacksburg, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at his home. Jimmy was part owner of A & T Trailer Park. He was known for his love of his family and his extended family and sports. He enjoyed drag racing his Mustangs at various drag strips and picking at his nephews and nieces for they loved to...

Raymond Hesse

Raymond Hesse

Jan 4, 2012

Ray Hesse, 77, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Woodhaven, NY, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of 46 years; sons Steven and Paul; six week old granddaughter Katherine (Katie), daughter of Steven and Kristen of Littleton, MA; brother Henry Hesse, Sr.; nephew Henry and wife Irene; niece Kathy and husband Paul Oswald;...

Sarah Hylton

Sarah Hylton

Jan 1, 2012

Sarah Danese Pendelton Hylton, 56, of Christiansburg and formerly of Bluefield, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Pendelton and Peter Pendelton. She is survived by her husband, James Truman Hylton; children, Jimmy Hylton, Mike Hylton, John Hylton, Jeffrey Hylton, Carissa Broderick, Jonathan (Scott) Hylton and Chad Hylton; and sisters and...

Sally Rowe

Sally Rowe

Dec 27, 2011

Sally Thompson Miles Rowe, 93, of Riner, died December 27, 2011. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Sam Prillaman of Salisbury, MD, and Carmen and Jack Steele of Columbia, VA; grandchildren, Mark Steele and his wife, Joyce of Fredericksburg, VA, Miles Prillaman and his wife, Julia of Houston, TX, and Kevin Steele and wife, Theresa of...

Ron Dayle

Ron Dayle

Dec 25, 2011

Ron Dayle, of Christiansburg, arrived in heaven on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Ron Dayle, age 66, left us for his eternal home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Mae Dalton of Pulaski, VA; maternal grandparents, Charles Hutchens of Radford, VA and Nell Hutchens Baity of Yadkinville, NC. Also preceding him in death was...

Regina Hamlin

Regina Hamlin

Dec 25, 2011

Regina Danielle Hamlin, 26, of Blacksburg, VA, was suddenly taken from us Christmas morning to be with Jesus on His birthday. She was preceded in death by her dad, Michael Hall; grandfather, Glen Bentley; and her aunt, Dinah Musselman. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Jonathan Hamlin; her baby girl and love of her life, Jaylynn Olivia...

Ronald Dayle

Ronald Dayle

Dec 25, 2011

Ronald Charles Dayle, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011.

Mildred Trump

Mildred Trump

Dec 22, 2011

Mildred Inez Trump, 57, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe Jackson Luckadoo and Ruby Vurley Graham Luckadoo; both of her husbands, Vernon Wesley Trump and Robert Preston Trump; her son, Stephen Wesley Trump; and her sister, Becky Ann Bailey. She is survived by...

Jesse Hall, Jr.

Jesse Hall, Jr.

Dec 20, 2011

Jesse James Hall, Jr., 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.

Blanche Yates

Blanche Yates

Dec 18, 2011

Blanche Marie Yates, 93, of Shawsville, VA, has gone home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Underwood & Fannie Atkinson Underwood; her husband, Carl Watson Yates; her sons, Ralph Watson Yates and Gordon Lee Yates. She is survived by her sons, Norman Yates & wife, Shirley of Shawsville...

Billy Crowe

Billy Crowe

Dec 16, 2011

CROWE, Billy Gene, 62, departed this life and immediately entered into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on Friday, December 16, 2011. He was born on December 14, 1949, in Bristol, Virginia, and was a resident of Christiansburg for forty-six years. He was an honorary member and served as an active member of the Christiansburg Fire Department for 17 years....

Mary Callahan

Mary Callahan

Dec 14, 2011

Mary Jean Callahan, 85, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2011. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved to cook, bake and play bingo with her friends at Warm Hearth Village. Mary was also a Gold Star Mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Klotz & Kathryn Pokryzwa...

Ruby Lester

Ruby Lester

Dec 14, 2011

Ruby Cassie Lester, 91, of Riner, VA, passed away on December 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Edward Lester; and her son, Phillip Gerald Lester. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Barlow & husband, Heath; grandchildren, Scott Harvey & wife, Rachel, Alex Harvey and Mac Harvey; sisters, Ethel Dulaney and Goldie Layne. The family...

Deriek Crouse

Deriek Crouse

Dec 8, 2011

Deriek Wayne Crouse, 39, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Galax, VA passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin (Butch) and Edna Arnold, and Gene and Gladys Crouse; and uncles, Marvin Arnold, Jr., Terry Arnold, Sr., and David Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Tina Akers Crouse; parents, Tony Crouse...

William Jackson

William Jackson

Dec 8, 2011

William Michael Jackson (Bill), 68, of Christiansburg, crossed the finish line to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Ettis Jackson; his sister, Joan Maxwell; and great-grandson, Jaxsen Chipman. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Jackson of Christiansburg; daughters, Katrina Albert of Christiansburg and Pam Johnson of Princeton, WV; eight grandchildren, Shane,...

Deriek Crouse

Deriek Crouse

Dec 8, 2011

Deriek W. Crouse, 39, of Christiansburg, Virginia Tech police officer, died in the line of duty on Thursday, December 8, 2011. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home on Sunday, December 11, 2011, from 3-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011, at Virginia Tech’s Cassell Coliseum, Washington Street...

Frank Craig, Jr.

Frank Craig, Jr.

Dec 7, 2011

Frank Edward Craig, Jr., 77 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 7, 2011. The military funeral and interment was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at 2 pm at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. The military rites were conducted by VFW Post #1184, P O Box 2005, Pulaski, VA 24301.

Charlotte Simpkins

Charlotte Simpkins

Dec 6, 2011

Charlotte Leomia Simpkins, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on December 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley B. Bishop and Annie “Mearl” Likins. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Coy H. Simpkins; 4 sons, Howard Simpkins & wife, Bobbie of Dublin, Shannon Simpkins & wife, Charlene of Ellett Valley, Darrien Simpkins &...

Adam Cooper

Adam Cooper

Dec 5, 2011

Adam Joseph Cooper, 30, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on December 5, 2011. He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Mary & Gary Farmer of Radford; a son, Kain Cooper of Radford; sisters, Shannon Duncan & husband, Jamie of Blacksburg, and Toni Cooper of Dublin; brother, Odie Cooper of Pulaski; nieces, Haley, Journey & Scarlett Duncan of Blacksburg; nephews,...

Atkins Leathia

Atkins Leathia

Dec 3, 2011

ATKINS, LEATHIA PORTERFIELD, 77 of Pembroke, VA, passed away in the loving care of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer, on December 3, 2011, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Christiansburg, VA. She was born on April 9, 1934 to William Lewis and Florence Wren Porterfield, Newport, VA. In addition to her parents, she was...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Jimmy Alderman

Jimmy Alderman

Jan 6, 2012

Jimmy Darrell Alderman, 54, of Blacksburg, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at his home. Jimmy was part owner of A & T Trailer Park. He was known for his love of his family and his extended family and sports. He enjoyed drag racing his Mustangs at various drag strips and picking at his nephews and nieces for they loved to...

Raymond Hesse

Raymond Hesse

Jan 4, 2012

Ray Hesse, 77, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Woodhaven, NY, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of 46 years; sons Steven and Paul; six week old granddaughter Katherine (Katie), daughter of Steven and Kristen of Littleton, MA; brother Henry Hesse, Sr.; nephew Henry and wife Irene; niece Kathy and husband Paul Oswald;...

Sarah Hylton

Sarah Hylton

Jan 1, 2012

Sarah Danese Pendelton Hylton, 56, of Christiansburg and formerly of Bluefield, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Pendelton and Peter Pendelton. She is survived by her husband, James Truman Hylton; children, Jimmy Hylton, Mike Hylton, John Hylton, Jeffrey Hylton, Carissa Broderick, Jonathan (Scott) Hylton and Chad Hylton; and sisters and...

Sally Rowe

Sally Rowe

Dec 27, 2011

Sally Thompson Miles Rowe, 93, of Riner, died December 27, 2011. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Sam Prillaman of Salisbury, MD, and Carmen and Jack Steele of Columbia, VA; grandchildren, Mark Steele and his wife, Joyce of Fredericksburg, VA, Miles Prillaman and his wife, Julia of Houston, TX, and Kevin Steele and wife, Theresa of...

Ron Dayle

Ron Dayle

Dec 25, 2011

Ron Dayle, of Christiansburg, arrived in heaven on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Ron Dayle, age 66, left us for his eternal home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Mae Dalton of Pulaski, VA; maternal grandparents, Charles Hutchens of Radford, VA and Nell Hutchens Baity of Yadkinville, NC. Also preceding him in death was...

Regina Hamlin

Regina Hamlin

Dec 25, 2011

Regina Danielle Hamlin, 26, of Blacksburg, VA, was suddenly taken from us Christmas morning to be with Jesus on His birthday. She was preceded in death by her dad, Michael Hall; grandfather, Glen Bentley; and her aunt, Dinah Musselman. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Jonathan Hamlin; her baby girl and love of her life, Jaylynn Olivia...

Ronald Dayle

Ronald Dayle

Dec 25, 2011

Ronald Charles Dayle, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011.

Mildred Trump

Mildred Trump

Dec 22, 2011

Mildred Inez Trump, 57, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe Jackson Luckadoo and Ruby Vurley Graham Luckadoo; both of her husbands, Vernon Wesley Trump and Robert Preston Trump; her son, Stephen Wesley Trump; and her sister, Becky Ann Bailey. She is survived by...

Jesse Hall, Jr.

Jesse Hall, Jr.

Dec 20, 2011

Jesse James Hall, Jr., 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.

Blanche Yates

Blanche Yates

Dec 18, 2011

Blanche Marie Yates, 93, of Shawsville, VA, has gone home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Underwood & Fannie Atkinson Underwood; her husband, Carl Watson Yates; her sons, Ralph Watson Yates and Gordon Lee Yates. She is survived by her sons, Norman Yates & wife, Shirley of Shawsville...

Billy Crowe

Billy Crowe

Dec 16, 2011

CROWE, Billy Gene, 62, departed this life and immediately entered into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on Friday, December 16, 2011. He was born on December 14, 1949, in Bristol, Virginia, and was a resident of Christiansburg for forty-six years. He was an honorary member and served as an active member of the Christiansburg Fire Department for 17 years....

Mary Callahan

Mary Callahan

Dec 14, 2011

Mary Jean Callahan, 85, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2011. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved to cook, bake and play bingo with her friends at Warm Hearth Village. Mary was also a Gold Star Mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Klotz & Kathryn Pokryzwa...

Ruby Lester

Ruby Lester

Dec 14, 2011

Ruby Cassie Lester, 91, of Riner, VA, passed away on December 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Edward Lester; and her son, Phillip Gerald Lester. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Barlow & husband, Heath; grandchildren, Scott Harvey & wife, Rachel, Alex Harvey and Mac Harvey; sisters, Ethel Dulaney and Goldie Layne. The family...

Deriek Crouse

Deriek Crouse

Dec 8, 2011

Deriek Wayne Crouse, 39, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Galax, VA passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin (Butch) and Edna Arnold, and Gene and Gladys Crouse; and uncles, Marvin Arnold, Jr., Terry Arnold, Sr., and David Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Tina Akers Crouse; parents, Tony Crouse...

William Jackson

William Jackson

Dec 8, 2011

William Michael Jackson (Bill), 68, of Christiansburg, crossed the finish line to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses and Ettis Jackson; his sister, Joan Maxwell; and great-grandson, Jaxsen Chipman. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Jackson of Christiansburg; daughters, Katrina Albert of Christiansburg and Pam Johnson of Princeton, WV; eight grandchildren, Shane,...

Deriek Crouse

Deriek Crouse

Dec 8, 2011

Deriek W. Crouse, 39, of Christiansburg, Virginia Tech police officer, died in the line of duty on Thursday, December 8, 2011. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home on Sunday, December 11, 2011, from 3-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011, at Virginia Tech’s Cassell Coliseum, Washington Street...

Frank Craig, Jr.

Frank Craig, Jr.

Dec 7, 2011

Frank Edward Craig, Jr., 77 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 7, 2011. The military funeral and interment was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at 2 pm at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. The military rites were conducted by VFW Post #1184, P O Box 2005, Pulaski, VA 24301.

Charlotte Simpkins

Charlotte Simpkins

Dec 6, 2011

Charlotte Leomia Simpkins, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on December 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley B. Bishop and Annie “Mearl” Likins. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Coy H. Simpkins; 4 sons, Howard Simpkins & wife, Bobbie of Dublin, Shannon Simpkins & wife, Charlene of Ellett Valley, Darrien Simpkins &...

Adam Cooper

Adam Cooper

Dec 5, 2011

Adam Joseph Cooper, 30, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on December 5, 2011. He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Mary & Gary Farmer of Radford; a son, Kain Cooper of Radford; sisters, Shannon Duncan & husband, Jamie of Blacksburg, and Toni Cooper of Dublin; brother, Odie Cooper of Pulaski; nieces, Haley, Journey & Scarlett Duncan of Blacksburg; nephews,...

Atkins Leathia

Atkins Leathia

Dec 3, 2011

ATKINS, LEATHIA PORTERFIELD, 77 of Pembroke, VA, passed away in the loving care of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer, on December 3, 2011, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Christiansburg, VA. She was born on April 9, 1934 to William Lewis and Florence Wren Porterfield, Newport, VA. In addition to her parents, she was...