Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

David Nicholas Sisson

David Nicholas Sisson

Oct 23, 2023

David Nicholas Sisson 32 of Shawsville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David A. and Maxine Conner Sisson, and Hubert and Virginia Rakes Hodges; and big brother, Jeffrey T. Williams. Left to cherish his memory are his father and aunt, David 'Kent' Sisson and Kathy Sisson; mother and step-father, Doris...

Travis Clarke Simpkins

Travis Clarke Simpkins

Oct 18, 2023

Travis Clarke Simpkins, age 77, of Radford went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2023. He was a lifetime member at the Riner Volunteer Fire Department (42 years), a member of the Izaak Walton League of America Claytor Lake Chapter (18 years), an avid hunter and trader, and a man who would do anything for anyone. Travis was...

Douglas Wayne Proffit

Douglas Wayne Proffit

Oct 17, 2023

Douglas Wayne Proffit, age 81 of Shawsville passed away on October 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William Proffit and Louise Nolley Proffit; brothers, Philip Elmo Proffit and David Allen Proffit; and grandson, Ethan Jones and special aunt, Edna Looney. Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Diane Proffit; sons, Wayne and...

Herbert Bently Simpkins

Herbert Bently Simpkins

Oct 16, 2023

Herbert Bently Simpkins, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. Herbert was loved by his family and many friends. His life reflected his meek and gentle spirit. His life’s mission was to be there for his loved ones, even when it meant self-sacrifice. Herbert’s life personified the words of Jesus’ in John 15:13...

Nancy R. Collins

Nancy R. Collins

Oct 15, 2023

Nancy R. Collins (86) of Christiansburg VA, died peacefully at home with family on October 15, 2023. The only child of Ellis and Nina Duvall Reynolds of Atkins, AR, Nancy is survived by daughters Jana Collins Bundy (Paul Hyland) of Blandford Forum (UK) and Nancy ‘Krin’ Collins of Christiansburg, VA and by her granddaughter Gretchen Yoes of Fort Smith, AR....

James Dale Politis

James Dale Politis

Oct 10, 2023

James Dale Politis was born on September 20, 1947, and passed peacefully at home in Christiansburg, VA with his family on October 10, 2023. He is preceded in death by his Father, James A. Politis, his Mother, Della Sexton Kaufman, and stepfather, Ernest Kaufman. He is survived by his Wife of 47 years, Janice (Jan), Stepmother, Lorraine Politis, Children James...

Wilma "Tootsie" Linkous Cook

Wilma "Tootsie" Linkous Cook

Oct 10, 2023

Wilma “Tootsie” Linkous Cook, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her late parents, Lloyd and Fern Linkous of Blacksburg, Va; brother, Roger Linkous. She is survived by her son, Robert (Keri) Pearce; daughter, Crystal (Mike) Altizer; brother, Lloyd Evans Linkous (Angie) of Lynchburg, Va; sisters; Mary (Adrian) Landry of Blacksburg, Va; Amy...

Julie Nutter Hagy

Julie Nutter Hagy

Oct 10, 2023

Julie Nutter Hagy of Christiansburg passed away on October 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Robert Nutter. Julie is survived by her husband, Danny Hagy; daughter, Kaylee Hagy; step-children, Dylan Tickle and Alexis Hagy; mother, Alice Nutter; sisters, Tammy Turpin (Ronnie) and Tonya Blackwell; mother-in-law, Sharon Hawley; brother-in-law, Benny Hagy; as well as niece and...

Burton David "Dave" Potter

Burton David "Dave" Potter

Oct 10, 2023

Burton David Potter (Dave) Age 82 passed away at his home on October 10, 2023. Dave was preceded in death by his son Burton David Potter Jr. Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Potter, sons Jeff & Sharon Potter, Travis Potter. Daughters Tammy Haga (Harvey Graves) Tina & Jerry Summers, Theresa & Michael Price Survived by...

Sylvia Akers Jones

Sylvia Akers Jones

Oct 7, 2023

Sylvia Akers Jones passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roley and Eugenia Akers; her beloved husband of 38 years, Wallace Jones; a brother, Clarence Akers; two sisters, Ruby Howell and Goldie Weeks; and a son, Kimball Jones. She is survived by her oldest son, Gary W. Jones...

Betty Ann (Sayers) Ratclliffe

Betty Ann (Sayers) Ratclliffe

Oct 6, 2023

Betty Ann (Sayers) Ratcliffe, 89 of Elliston, passed away October 6, 2023. She was a native of Roanoke, VA. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Charlotte Jordan and her son-in-law, Dan Jordan. Also her grandsons, Randy Smith (Katie), Jeremy Smith (Tina), Linwood Riggs ‘Lucky', and Jesse Allen Ratcliffe; great-grandchildren, Haylei Smith, Madison Smith, Sophia Smith, Christian Riggs. She...

Helen W. Dillard

Helen W. Dillard

Oct 5, 2023

Helen W. Dillard, 93 of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Helen has now joined her husband Elmer Lee Dillard. She is survived by her children Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA. Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ. Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis VA. Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard,...

Betty Joyce Ratliff Page

Betty Joyce Ratliff Page

Oct 3, 2023

On October 3, 2023, Betty Joyce Ratliff Page of Christiansburg went to her Heavenly home. She was born in Cambria, VA and attended Christiansburg High School and was a lifelong Baptist, belonging to Cambria Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, C. Frank Page, Jr.; her parents, John Benjamin Ratliff, Sr. and P:earl Cox...

Elliott Reese

Elliott Reese

Sep 29, 2023

Elliott Reese, 83, of Pilot, passed away on September 29, 2023. Born on August 27, 1940, to the late James Anderson Reese and Eva Edith Reese, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Marvin ‘Kenny’ Reese. Elliott is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Sylvia Reese; son, Kevin Reese; daughter, Kim Reese, and companion, Diana Rosario;...

Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore

Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore

Sep 29, 2023

Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore 89, with her loving family and friends nearby passed away on September 28, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior. Bobbie was born in San Diego, CA. At an early age she moved to Newport, RI with her military family. In 1950 she graduated Salutatorian from St. Catherine’ s Academy in Newport. After graduation Bobbie...

Peggy Boyd Boothe

Peggy Boyd Boothe

Sep 27, 2023

Peggy Boyd Boothe, 83, of Christiansburg Va passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Dale Boothe; father, Tannie Boyd; mother, Frankie Boyd; son, Michael Hawley. She is survived by her son and daughters-in-law, Dale and wife Katinka Hawley, PJ Adkins and wife Missy; daughter, Tracy Adkins; grandchildren, John Hawley, Jeffery Hawley,...

Crystal Mary Dawn Dull

Crystal Mary Dawn Dull

Sep 26, 2023

Crystal Mary Dawn Dull, 40, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Crystal is preceded in death by her mother Linda Dull; paternal Richard and Sara Lee Dull; maternal grandparents, James and Willie Roseman Altizer. She is survived by her daughter, Chloe Dull; Chloe’s father, Cory Osborne; father, Roger Dull of the home; sister, Ashley Dull;...

Michael Van Cleave Alexander

Michael Van Cleave Alexander

Sep 25, 2023

Michael Van Cleave Alexander, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, died on September 25, 2023, at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. He was born December 24, 1937 in Chapel Hill, NC to Marion and Mildred (Lasater) Alexander. Because he was born at home on Christmas Eve after his siblings had gone to bed, his sisters persisted in believing in Santa Claus for...

Nancy M. Badillo

Nancy M. Badillo

Sep 23, 2023

Nancy M Badillo passed on to rest by God’s side on September 23, 2023 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on September 7, 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nancy had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She reunites with her husband José E. Badillo. The family will gather at Horne Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1st and will receive guests from 2 to...

Lynwood 'Shorty' Minnick

Lynwood 'Shorty' Minnick

Sep 22, 2023

Lynwood “Shorty” Minnick, 84, of Christiansburg, VA went home to Heaven on Friday, September 22, 2023. Shorty is preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter B. and Arlie Minnick; brothers, Donald (Buck) Minnick, Jack Minnick; sister, Shelby Jean Thompson; infant granddaughter, Allison Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nannie Dunn Minnick she was...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

David Nicholas Sisson

David Nicholas Sisson

Oct 23, 2023

David Nicholas Sisson 32 of Shawsville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David A. and Maxine Conner Sisson, and Hubert and Virginia Rakes Hodges; and big brother, Jeffrey T. Williams. Left to cherish his memory are his father and aunt, David 'Kent' Sisson and Kathy Sisson; mother and step-father, Doris...

Travis Clarke Simpkins

Travis Clarke Simpkins

Oct 18, 2023

Travis Clarke Simpkins, age 77, of Radford went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2023. He was a lifetime member at the Riner Volunteer Fire Department (42 years), a member of the Izaak Walton League of America Claytor Lake Chapter (18 years), an avid hunter and trader, and a man who would do anything for anyone. Travis was...

Douglas Wayne Proffit

Douglas Wayne Proffit

Oct 17, 2023

Douglas Wayne Proffit, age 81 of Shawsville passed away on October 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William Proffit and Louise Nolley Proffit; brothers, Philip Elmo Proffit and David Allen Proffit; and grandson, Ethan Jones and special aunt, Edna Looney. Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Diane Proffit; sons, Wayne and...

Herbert Bently Simpkins

Herbert Bently Simpkins

Oct 16, 2023

Herbert Bently Simpkins, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. Herbert was loved by his family and many friends. His life reflected his meek and gentle spirit. His life’s mission was to be there for his loved ones, even when it meant self-sacrifice. Herbert’s life personified the words of Jesus’ in John 15:13...

Nancy R. Collins

Nancy R. Collins

Oct 15, 2023

Nancy R. Collins (86) of Christiansburg VA, died peacefully at home with family on October 15, 2023. The only child of Ellis and Nina Duvall Reynolds of Atkins, AR, Nancy is survived by daughters Jana Collins Bundy (Paul Hyland) of Blandford Forum (UK) and Nancy ‘Krin’ Collins of Christiansburg, VA and by her granddaughter Gretchen Yoes of Fort Smith, AR....

James Dale Politis

James Dale Politis

Oct 10, 2023

James Dale Politis was born on September 20, 1947, and passed peacefully at home in Christiansburg, VA with his family on October 10, 2023. He is preceded in death by his Father, James A. Politis, his Mother, Della Sexton Kaufman, and stepfather, Ernest Kaufman. He is survived by his Wife of 47 years, Janice (Jan), Stepmother, Lorraine Politis, Children James...

Wilma "Tootsie" Linkous Cook

Wilma "Tootsie" Linkous Cook

Oct 10, 2023

Wilma “Tootsie” Linkous Cook, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her late parents, Lloyd and Fern Linkous of Blacksburg, Va; brother, Roger Linkous. She is survived by her son, Robert (Keri) Pearce; daughter, Crystal (Mike) Altizer; brother, Lloyd Evans Linkous (Angie) of Lynchburg, Va; sisters; Mary (Adrian) Landry of Blacksburg, Va; Amy...

Julie Nutter Hagy

Julie Nutter Hagy

Oct 10, 2023

Julie Nutter Hagy of Christiansburg passed away on October 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Robert Nutter. Julie is survived by her husband, Danny Hagy; daughter, Kaylee Hagy; step-children, Dylan Tickle and Alexis Hagy; mother, Alice Nutter; sisters, Tammy Turpin (Ronnie) and Tonya Blackwell; mother-in-law, Sharon Hawley; brother-in-law, Benny Hagy; as well as niece and...

Burton David "Dave" Potter

Burton David "Dave" Potter

Oct 10, 2023

Burton David Potter (Dave) Age 82 passed away at his home on October 10, 2023. Dave was preceded in death by his son Burton David Potter Jr. Dave is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Potter, sons Jeff & Sharon Potter, Travis Potter. Daughters Tammy Haga (Harvey Graves) Tina & Jerry Summers, Theresa & Michael Price Survived by...

Sylvia Akers Jones

Sylvia Akers Jones

Oct 7, 2023

Sylvia Akers Jones passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roley and Eugenia Akers; her beloved husband of 38 years, Wallace Jones; a brother, Clarence Akers; two sisters, Ruby Howell and Goldie Weeks; and a son, Kimball Jones. She is survived by her oldest son, Gary W. Jones...

Betty Ann (Sayers) Ratclliffe

Betty Ann (Sayers) Ratclliffe

Oct 6, 2023

Betty Ann (Sayers) Ratcliffe, 89 of Elliston, passed away October 6, 2023. She was a native of Roanoke, VA. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Charlotte Jordan and her son-in-law, Dan Jordan. Also her grandsons, Randy Smith (Katie), Jeremy Smith (Tina), Linwood Riggs ‘Lucky', and Jesse Allen Ratcliffe; great-grandchildren, Haylei Smith, Madison Smith, Sophia Smith, Christian Riggs. She...

Helen W. Dillard

Helen W. Dillard

Oct 5, 2023

Helen W. Dillard, 93 of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Helen has now joined her husband Elmer Lee Dillard. She is survived by her children Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA. Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ. Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis VA. Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard,...

Betty Joyce Ratliff Page

Betty Joyce Ratliff Page

Oct 3, 2023

On October 3, 2023, Betty Joyce Ratliff Page of Christiansburg went to her Heavenly home. She was born in Cambria, VA and attended Christiansburg High School and was a lifelong Baptist, belonging to Cambria Baptist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, C. Frank Page, Jr.; her parents, John Benjamin Ratliff, Sr. and P:earl Cox...

Elliott Reese

Elliott Reese

Sep 29, 2023

Elliott Reese, 83, of Pilot, passed away on September 29, 2023. Born on August 27, 1940, to the late James Anderson Reese and Eva Edith Reese, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Marvin ‘Kenny’ Reese. Elliott is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Sylvia Reese; son, Kevin Reese; daughter, Kim Reese, and companion, Diana Rosario;...

Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore

Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore

Sep 29, 2023

Roberta (Bobbie) Ward Reymore 89, with her loving family and friends nearby passed away on September 28, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior. Bobbie was born in San Diego, CA. At an early age she moved to Newport, RI with her military family. In 1950 she graduated Salutatorian from St. Catherine’ s Academy in Newport. After graduation Bobbie...

Peggy Boyd Boothe

Peggy Boyd Boothe

Sep 27, 2023

Peggy Boyd Boothe, 83, of Christiansburg Va passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Dale Boothe; father, Tannie Boyd; mother, Frankie Boyd; son, Michael Hawley. She is survived by her son and daughters-in-law, Dale and wife Katinka Hawley, PJ Adkins and wife Missy; daughter, Tracy Adkins; grandchildren, John Hawley, Jeffery Hawley,...

Crystal Mary Dawn Dull

Crystal Mary Dawn Dull

Sep 26, 2023

Crystal Mary Dawn Dull, 40, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Crystal is preceded in death by her mother Linda Dull; paternal Richard and Sara Lee Dull; maternal grandparents, James and Willie Roseman Altizer. She is survived by her daughter, Chloe Dull; Chloe’s father, Cory Osborne; father, Roger Dull of the home; sister, Ashley Dull;...

Michael Van Cleave Alexander

Michael Van Cleave Alexander

Sep 25, 2023

Michael Van Cleave Alexander, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, died on September 25, 2023, at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg. He was born December 24, 1937 in Chapel Hill, NC to Marion and Mildred (Lasater) Alexander. Because he was born at home on Christmas Eve after his siblings had gone to bed, his sisters persisted in believing in Santa Claus for...

Nancy M. Badillo

Nancy M. Badillo

Sep 23, 2023

Nancy M Badillo passed on to rest by God’s side on September 23, 2023 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born on September 7, 1932 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nancy had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She reunites with her husband José E. Badillo. The family will gather at Horne Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1st and will receive guests from 2 to...

Lynwood 'Shorty' Minnick

Lynwood 'Shorty' Minnick

Sep 22, 2023

Lynwood “Shorty” Minnick, 84, of Christiansburg, VA went home to Heaven on Friday, September 22, 2023. Shorty is preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter B. and Arlie Minnick; brothers, Donald (Buck) Minnick, Jack Minnick; sister, Shelby Jean Thompson; infant granddaughter, Allison Young. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nannie Dunn Minnick she was...