Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

George R. 'Bob' Smith Jr.

George R. 'Bob' Smith Jr.

Feb 18, 2023

DR. GEORGE R. (“Bob”) SMITH, JR., passed away on February 18, 2023, at the age of 96, with his family by his side. We miss him already. A native of Caswell County, North Carolina, Bob was born on January 14, 1927, the eldest child of George R. Smith, Sr., and Sarah Louise Jones. He was preceded in death by his...

Norma 'Jean' Keith Hurst

Norma 'Jean' Keith Hurst

Feb 18, 2023

Norma ‘Jean’ Keith Hurst, 83 of Shawsville, passed away on February 18, 2023. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Walter Keith and Hazel Beatrice Atkinson Keith; sons, Rusty Hurst, Ricky Hurst; sister, Geraldine K. MacMackin; brothers, Bubby Keith and Larry Keith; and granddaughter, Crystal Bandy Carico. She is survived by her children, Pamala H. Bandy, Rodney Hurst...

Sylvia Jean Steele Reed

Sylvia Jean Steele Reed

Feb 17, 2023

Sylvia Jean Steele Reed, 85, of Elliston, Virginia, departed this life for her home in Heaven on the evening of Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. For the last three months, she had lived in the pleasant environs of the Cozy Home Haven in the Fairlawn community in Radford, Virginia, due to declining health. Sylvia was born on...

Timothy James Nolen

Timothy James Nolen

Feb 16, 2023

Timothy James Nolen Sr. passed away at his home on February 16, 2023. Tim worked at Federal Mogul for forty-four years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margie Nolen. He is survived by his sister, Glenna Nolen; children, Timothy James Nolen, Jr. and Jennifer Nolen Akers; 5 grandchildren; niece, Heather Nolen; 3 great nephews; a great...

Jean Rebecca Norris Jones

Jean Rebecca Norris Jones

Feb 13, 2023

Jean Rebecca Norris Jones of Riner, Virginia passed peacefully Monday, February 13, 2023. Becky was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 17, 1948. She was a devoted wife and mother. Becky is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-three years, Robert Wayne Jones (Bob) and two daughters, Rebecca (Christy) Jones Epperly (Darren) of Newcastle, Virginia, and AmyLynn Jones Morris (Michael)...

Steven Eugene Hungate

Steven Eugene Hungate

Feb 12, 2023

Steven Eugene Hungate, age 53, passed away on February 12, 2023 after his recent battle with cancer. Steven was a free spirited soul who never knew a stranger. His personality was larger than life and his energy was simply unmatched. He never judged and would’ve given the shirt off his back to anyone who needed him. He was the hardest...

Caroline Gerald

Caroline Gerald

Feb 11, 2023

Caroline Akers Gerald, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2023. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Howard N. Akers and Lydia Reynolds Akers, and her husband, Robert Zacchaeus Gerald. She is survived by a sister, Janet Akers Sutphin, and her children, Karen Gerald Barnes (husband Bob), Sharon Kay Gillis (husband George), Larry...

Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons

Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons

Feb 11, 2023

Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons, 88 passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James H. “Cotton” Simmons; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Donald Duncan; parents, L.J. and Martha Gracie Wickline; four brothers, Willy George, Conel and Raymond Wickline; sisters, Mary Ellison, Minnie Moses and infant Phyllis Wickline. Dorothy is survived...

Rita Holmes Irvin

Rita Holmes Irvin

Feb 9, 2023

Rita Holmes Irvin, a lifetime resident of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. She was 72 years old. Rita was born on March 25, 1950 to Nathan & Verna Thomas Holmes. Early schooling was done at the Friends Elementary School, Christiansburg Institute and Christiansburg High School. Rita was an amazing, wise, compassionate, yet powerful, force for change...

Roger Lee Bean

Roger Lee Bean

Feb 7, 2023

Roger Lee Bean, 78 of Christiansurg VA. passed away on February 7, 2023. Roger was born on April 7, 1944 in Montgomery County. Roger served in the Army. He is survived by one son, Joseph Bean, wife Jessica and his most loved granddaughter Delia. A private family service will be held in his memory.

Marvin H. Ballard

Marvin H. Ballard

Feb 7, 2023

A Life Well Lived... Marvin H. Ballard, known to his friends as Max, passed away on February 7, 2023. For many years he was the Social Studies teacher and Cross Country Coach at EastMont High School. His teaching career spanned over thirty years, including as an adjunct professor of History at New River Community College. He served two years in...

Melissa Ann Adkins

Melissa Ann Adkins

Feb 5, 2023

Melissa Ann Adkins, 52 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lucas Sr. and Geraldine Lucas. Melissa is survived by her children, Kristian Adkins, Jonathan Adkins, Ashley Tincher, Travis Harvey; grandchildren, Haley Weddle, Kaelyn Weddle, Triston Adkins, Alexander Adkins, James Tincher; and brothers, John Lucas, Jr. and Steven Lucas. Per...

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Jan 30, 2023

Carl Willis Karickhoff of 1075 Cassatt Lane, Christiansburg, VA passed away at home on January 30, 2023. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on May 6, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Camden and Wilma Pauline (Casto) Karickhoff. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV and served in the army during the...

Justin Massie Maxwell

Justin Massie Maxwell

Jan 30, 2023

Justin Massie Maxwell left this world on Monday January 30, 2023. He resided in Hiwassee, Virginia. Justin is survived by his Mother, Alisa Colpitts, and his Father, Randall Maxwell; as well as both of their respective families. There will be more fish swimming in the river as Justin is no longer around to fish the rivers that he loved. Justin...

James Craig Yeager

James Craig Yeager

Jan 30, 2023

James Craig Yeager, 76, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Born in Alton, IL in 1947, he was the son of James S. and Lorraine A. Yeager of Bethalto, IL. Jim graduated from Alton High in 1965 and from Lake Forest College in 1969, with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He went on to have a...

Richard B. Callahan

Richard B. Callahan

Jan 30, 2023

Richard B. Callahan, age 64, of Dublin, VA, passed away on January 30, 2023 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary; and brothers, Raymond Jr. and Ronald. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carrie; son, Raymond; daughter, Lynsey; son-in-law, Josh; sister, Laura; and other cherished family and friends. Richard...

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Jan 28, 2023

We are sad to announce that on Saturday, January 28, 2023, Michael Gibson Noonkester, loving husband, brother, father of four, and grandfather of four & a half, passed away at the age of 51. Mike was preceded in death by his father, David Noonkester; mother, Sandra; older sister, Beth. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joan; daughters,...

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Jan 25, 2023

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder, 100, died on January 25, 2023. She was born to Clinton H. Altizer and Bessie Quesenberry Altizer in Snowville, Virginia on June 5, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents and her baby sister, Willie Sue; her husband Rodney P. Kinder, after 68 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Auburn High School...

Kyle Adam Mills

Kyle Adam Mills

Jan 25, 2023

Kyle "Adam" Mills' Soul was Set Free on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 22 Years Old. He was Born in Christiansburg, VA on June 02, 2000. He was Known for His Care Free Spirit. He Could Never Commit to Anything lol!! He was Happy Jumping from Place to Place and Never Worrying about the Future. He was Always Full of...

David 'Dave' Rowe

David 'Dave' Rowe

Jan 24, 2023

David ‘Dave’ Strother Rowe, 71, of Blacksburg, VA checked out of this life to meet the Lord on January 24, 2023. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his beloved daughters Kristen and Stephanie; his grandpets Sofie, Cleo, and Cooper; and the remaining members of the Three Musketeers, brother Stephen, and sister Ellen along with her husband Chico. He will...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

George R. 'Bob' Smith Jr.

George R. 'Bob' Smith Jr.

Feb 18, 2023

DR. GEORGE R. (“Bob”) SMITH, JR., passed away on February 18, 2023, at the age of 96, with his family by his side. We miss him already. A native of Caswell County, North Carolina, Bob was born on January 14, 1927, the eldest child of George R. Smith, Sr., and Sarah Louise Jones. He was preceded in death by his...

Norma 'Jean' Keith Hurst

Norma 'Jean' Keith Hurst

Feb 18, 2023

Norma ‘Jean’ Keith Hurst, 83 of Shawsville, passed away on February 18, 2023. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Walter Keith and Hazel Beatrice Atkinson Keith; sons, Rusty Hurst, Ricky Hurst; sister, Geraldine K. MacMackin; brothers, Bubby Keith and Larry Keith; and granddaughter, Crystal Bandy Carico. She is survived by her children, Pamala H. Bandy, Rodney Hurst...

Sylvia Jean Steele Reed

Sylvia Jean Steele Reed

Feb 17, 2023

Sylvia Jean Steele Reed, 85, of Elliston, Virginia, departed this life for her home in Heaven on the evening of Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. For the last three months, she had lived in the pleasant environs of the Cozy Home Haven in the Fairlawn community in Radford, Virginia, due to declining health. Sylvia was born on...

Timothy James Nolen

Timothy James Nolen

Feb 16, 2023

Timothy James Nolen Sr. passed away at his home on February 16, 2023. Tim worked at Federal Mogul for forty-four years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margie Nolen. He is survived by his sister, Glenna Nolen; children, Timothy James Nolen, Jr. and Jennifer Nolen Akers; 5 grandchildren; niece, Heather Nolen; 3 great nephews; a great...

Jean Rebecca Norris Jones

Jean Rebecca Norris Jones

Feb 13, 2023

Jean Rebecca Norris Jones of Riner, Virginia passed peacefully Monday, February 13, 2023. Becky was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 17, 1948. She was a devoted wife and mother. Becky is survived by her beloved husband of fifty-three years, Robert Wayne Jones (Bob) and two daughters, Rebecca (Christy) Jones Epperly (Darren) of Newcastle, Virginia, and AmyLynn Jones Morris (Michael)...

Steven Eugene Hungate

Steven Eugene Hungate

Feb 12, 2023

Steven Eugene Hungate, age 53, passed away on February 12, 2023 after his recent battle with cancer. Steven was a free spirited soul who never knew a stranger. His personality was larger than life and his energy was simply unmatched. He never judged and would’ve given the shirt off his back to anyone who needed him. He was the hardest...

Caroline Gerald

Caroline Gerald

Feb 11, 2023

Caroline Akers Gerald, 88 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2023. Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Howard N. Akers and Lydia Reynolds Akers, and her husband, Robert Zacchaeus Gerald. She is survived by a sister, Janet Akers Sutphin, and her children, Karen Gerald Barnes (husband Bob), Sharon Kay Gillis (husband George), Larry...

Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons

Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons

Feb 11, 2023

Dorothy Kathleen Wickline Simmons, 88 passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James H. “Cotton” Simmons; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Donald Duncan; parents, L.J. and Martha Gracie Wickline; four brothers, Willy George, Conel and Raymond Wickline; sisters, Mary Ellison, Minnie Moses and infant Phyllis Wickline. Dorothy is survived...

Rita Holmes Irvin

Rita Holmes Irvin

Feb 9, 2023

Rita Holmes Irvin, a lifetime resident of Christiansburg, VA passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. She was 72 years old. Rita was born on March 25, 1950 to Nathan & Verna Thomas Holmes. Early schooling was done at the Friends Elementary School, Christiansburg Institute and Christiansburg High School. Rita was an amazing, wise, compassionate, yet powerful, force for change...

Roger Lee Bean

Roger Lee Bean

Feb 7, 2023

Roger Lee Bean, 78 of Christiansurg VA. passed away on February 7, 2023. Roger was born on April 7, 1944 in Montgomery County. Roger served in the Army. He is survived by one son, Joseph Bean, wife Jessica and his most loved granddaughter Delia. A private family service will be held in his memory.

Marvin H. Ballard

Marvin H. Ballard

Feb 7, 2023

A Life Well Lived... Marvin H. Ballard, known to his friends as Max, passed away on February 7, 2023. For many years he was the Social Studies teacher and Cross Country Coach at EastMont High School. His teaching career spanned over thirty years, including as an adjunct professor of History at New River Community College. He served two years in...

Melissa Ann Adkins

Melissa Ann Adkins

Feb 5, 2023

Melissa Ann Adkins, 52 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lucas Sr. and Geraldine Lucas. Melissa is survived by her children, Kristian Adkins, Jonathan Adkins, Ashley Tincher, Travis Harvey; grandchildren, Haley Weddle, Kaelyn Weddle, Triston Adkins, Alexander Adkins, James Tincher; and brothers, John Lucas, Jr. and Steven Lucas. Per...

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Jan 30, 2023

Carl Willis Karickhoff of 1075 Cassatt Lane, Christiansburg, VA passed away at home on January 30, 2023. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on May 6, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Camden and Wilma Pauline (Casto) Karickhoff. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV and served in the army during the...

Justin Massie Maxwell

Justin Massie Maxwell

Jan 30, 2023

Justin Massie Maxwell left this world on Monday January 30, 2023. He resided in Hiwassee, Virginia. Justin is survived by his Mother, Alisa Colpitts, and his Father, Randall Maxwell; as well as both of their respective families. There will be more fish swimming in the river as Justin is no longer around to fish the rivers that he loved. Justin...

James Craig Yeager

James Craig Yeager

Jan 30, 2023

James Craig Yeager, 76, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Born in Alton, IL in 1947, he was the son of James S. and Lorraine A. Yeager of Bethalto, IL. Jim graduated from Alton High in 1965 and from Lake Forest College in 1969, with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He went on to have a...

Richard B. Callahan

Richard B. Callahan

Jan 30, 2023

Richard B. Callahan, age 64, of Dublin, VA, passed away on January 30, 2023 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary; and brothers, Raymond Jr. and Ronald. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carrie; son, Raymond; daughter, Lynsey; son-in-law, Josh; sister, Laura; and other cherished family and friends. Richard...

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Jan 28, 2023

We are sad to announce that on Saturday, January 28, 2023, Michael Gibson Noonkester, loving husband, brother, father of four, and grandfather of four & a half, passed away at the age of 51. Mike was preceded in death by his father, David Noonkester; mother, Sandra; older sister, Beth. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joan; daughters,...

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Jan 25, 2023

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder, 100, died on January 25, 2023. She was born to Clinton H. Altizer and Bessie Quesenberry Altizer in Snowville, Virginia on June 5, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents and her baby sister, Willie Sue; her husband Rodney P. Kinder, after 68 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Auburn High School...

Kyle Adam Mills

Kyle Adam Mills

Jan 25, 2023

Kyle "Adam" Mills' Soul was Set Free on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 22 Years Old. He was Born in Christiansburg, VA on June 02, 2000. He was Known for His Care Free Spirit. He Could Never Commit to Anything lol!! He was Happy Jumping from Place to Place and Never Worrying about the Future. He was Always Full of...

David 'Dave' Rowe

David 'Dave' Rowe

Jan 24, 2023

David ‘Dave’ Strother Rowe, 71, of Blacksburg, VA checked out of this life to meet the Lord on January 24, 2023. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his beloved daughters Kristen and Stephanie; his grandpets Sofie, Cleo, and Cooper; and the remaining members of the Three Musketeers, brother Stephen, and sister Ellen along with her husband Chico. He will...