Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Cynthia Justice

Cynthia Justice

Oct 1, 2022

Cynthia Justice, 51 of Christiansburg, passed away October 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Justice. Cindy is survived by her mother, Nell Justice-Simmons; son, Justin Atkins; daughter, Heather Atkins; granddaughter, Ayla Atkins; sister, Melissa Myers; niece, Taylor Caldwell; nephew, Shane Caldwell; as well as her special pet, Boo Boo. A visitation will be held on...

Ellis Frances Taylor

Ellis Frances Taylor

Sep 30, 2022

Ellis Frances Taylor, 84, of Blacksburg passed away September 30 at his home. Ellis was a great loving man and would do anything for anyone. He always loved to go fishing, traveling and staying on the go. Ellis enjoyed going to church at New Hope Baptist Church. He loved his grandchildren and all their children. He loved his wife! He...

Jaunita Wright

Jaunita Wright

Sep 29, 2022

Jaunita Wright, 91 originally of Matoaka, WV, passed away on September 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wesley Wright; parents, William and Fannie Baumgardner; brothers, Clifton M. Baumgardner and Dewey E. Baumgardner; and sons, Roger Calfee and Rondal Calfee. Jaunita is survived by her children, Robert Wesley Wright II (Melissa), Richard Calfee, Robert Calfee, and...

Leon Donald Akers

Leon Donald Akers

Sep 29, 2022

Leon Donald Akers, 85, of Christiansburg passed over into the arms of the Father peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2022, just as his loving wife, Virgie, had 3 months and 25 days prior. Leon served in the US Army from 1956 – 1959. He proudly served with Company A 793D Military Police Battalion APO696. He...

Daniel Peck Caldwell

Daniel Peck Caldwell

Sep 28, 2022

SEE BELOW FOR GRAVESIDE TIME & DATE!! Daniel P. Caldwell, 79, of Christiansburg known to those around Southwest Virginia as “Uncle Danny”, and on North Carolina ballfields as “Grandaddy”, passed away on September 28, 2022 peacefully and valiantly at his home in Christiansburg, VA. He was eternally proud to be a father and grandfather to his “little buddies”. Danny was...

Margaret Ann Carper

Margaret Ann Carper

Sep 24, 2022

Margaret Ann Carper, 71, our “Cherokee Dancing Queen” of Christiansburg passed away September 24, 2022. Maggie’s bright spirit will be missed as well as her van dancing, her singing and laughter. We will miss our conversations by the creek and our dinners at Cracker Barrel with her dazzling jewelry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar B. Jarrell...

Lewis Gray Hines

Lewis Gray Hines

Sep 24, 2022

Lewis Gray Hines, 87, of Snowville passed away September 24, 2022. He learned to fly airplanes at an early age on his Radford family owned airport. He retired from Southwest Virginia Tobacco Company after 47 years, along the way he drove a school bus for Pulaski County also. He was a volunteer fireman, serving as the first chief for the...

Timmy Ray Hylton

Timmy Ray Hylton

Sep 22, 2022

Timmy Ray Hylton, 46, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Gertrude Hylton. He is survived by his sister, Melissa Layton and husband Tommy; twin brother, Terry Hylton and Angel; nieces, Payton Hylton, Kayla Thompson (Drake), Emma Green, and Nicole Green (Jason); nephews, Josh Hylton and girlfriend Shayla...

Anna Mae Saunders

Anna Mae Saunders

Sep 22, 2022

Anna Mae Saunders, 86 of Christiansburg VA died peacefully in her sleep September 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her son and daughter, her friend Daniel and her beloved dog Charlie. Anna was born over Beaver Creek in Floyd VA Oct 24th 1935 so prematurely they had to carry her on a pillow to hold her. She was preceded...

Grace Eanes Meads

Grace Eanes Meads

Sep 21, 2022

Grace Eanes Meads, 88 died at her home on September 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Preceding her in death were her son, Mark Slusher; father, John Eanes Sr., mother, Anna Russe. She is survived by her brother, John Eanes, Jr. (Judi); granddaughters, Jennifer Matuszyk and Jessica McPherson both of McDonaugh, GA; cousin and caretaker, Shirlene Long (Buford); and other...

Marie Whitlock Smith

Marie Whitlock Smith

Sep 18, 2022

Marie Whitlock Smith, age 95, died on September 18, 2022 at 4:30 a.m. in Salem, VA. Marie, born February 16, 1927, was raised in Montgomery County. On September 4, 1943, she married William D. Smith who preceded her in death on May 5, 1996. Survivors include sons, Larry Smith and wife Karen of MO and William D. Smith, Jr. and...

Ellen Faye Dalton Brooks

Ellen Faye Dalton Brooks

Sep 16, 2022

Ellen Faye Dalton Brooks, 72, of Riner, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1950 in Carroll County, Virginia. Faye is preceded in death by her father, Wiley Dalton; mother, Sabra Jackson Dalton; stepmother, Ruth Dalton and her brother, Carson Dalton. She is survived by her...

Anita Willis Poff

Anita Willis Poff

Sep 15, 2022

Anita Willis Poff of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Byerle Poff. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Todd and Renee Poff; grandchildren Jordan Poff (Mikayla) of Christiansburg, VA and Karley Poff Linkous (Adam) of Roanoke, VA; as well has her close friend Faye Myers. The...

Clyde Melvin Creed

Clyde Melvin Creed

Sep 15, 2022

Clyde Melvin Creed, 83 of Pilot, VA, passed away on September 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Ada Creed; sister, Lorraine Brammer, Geraldine Carden, Elizabeth Brammer, Mary Louise ‘Tiny’ Huff; and brothers, George Lewis Creed, Gary Creed, John Benjamin ‘Benny’ Creed, and Wilford Creed. Clyde is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanette...

Sylvia Delores Rucker

Sylvia Delores Rucker

Sep 13, 2022

Our precious mother, Sylvia Delores Rucker passed away at the age of 71 on September 13, 2022. She fought her hardest to stay, but her body had given its all to her debilitating illness. Sylvia was born on September 28, 1950 to the late Louie C. and Delphia V. (Harrison) Lawson in Richlands, VA. In addition to her parents, she...

Ronald Twiggs

Ronald Twiggs

Sep 8, 2022

Ronald Twiggs, 61, of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ancil Twiggs and Eva Gravley Twiggs; brothers, George Twiggs and Wayne Twiggs; sister Debra Early. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth Twiggs; sister, Frances Sheldon; nephews, Michael and Charles Twiggs; nieces, Eva and Thelma Early and...

Donald Otis (Don) Teel

Donald Otis (Don) Teel

Sep 6, 2022

Donald Otis Teel (Don), 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 after a short illness. Don was born on June 23, 1930 to the late Shelor and Essie (Altizer) Teel of Riner, Virginia. He has spent his entire life in Montgomery County, during which he owned and operated Teel Chevrolet Corp. (25 years),...

Adam Lee Smith

Adam Lee Smith

Sep 4, 2022

Ron and I have some very sad news to share. We lost our son, Adam, today from his prolonged fight with liver and kidney disease and a severe blood infection. Our hearts are broken as Adam joins his brother Dennis who left before him 33 years ago. Adam was only 41. He is survived by his grandparents June & Bessie...

Luther Edward Lucas

Luther Edward Lucas

Sep 3, 2022

Luther Edward Lucas, 86, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022at Skyline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Floyd, VA. Luther was born in Giles County, VA on February 14, 1936to the late Stuart Edward Lucas and Virgie Lucas Lucas. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Reba Dare Lucas; a son, Gary DeWayne Lucas; and...

TRAVERSE JEROME OLLIS 'T.J."

TRAVERSE JEROME OLLIS 'T.J."

Sep 3, 2022

Traverse Jerome Ollis ‘T.J.’, 61 of Shawsville passed away September 3, 2022 at New River Valley Medical Center. T.J. is survived by his wife, Becky; daughter, Jenna and significant other, Chris; son, Phillip and significant other, Brooke; step-daughter, Laura and significant other, Charlie; step-son, Bobby; grandchildren, Kayleigh Bug, Tyrion, Riley, Nate, Sabian, Winter, Rifton, Serrah, and Dakota; and special nephew,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Cynthia Justice

Cynthia Justice

Oct 1, 2022

Cynthia Justice, 51 of Christiansburg, passed away October 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Justice. Cindy is survived by her mother, Nell Justice-Simmons; son, Justin Atkins; daughter, Heather Atkins; granddaughter, Ayla Atkins; sister, Melissa Myers; niece, Taylor Caldwell; nephew, Shane Caldwell; as well as her special pet, Boo Boo. A visitation will be held on...

Ellis Frances Taylor

Ellis Frances Taylor

Sep 30, 2022

Ellis Frances Taylor, 84, of Blacksburg passed away September 30 at his home. Ellis was a great loving man and would do anything for anyone. He always loved to go fishing, traveling and staying on the go. Ellis enjoyed going to church at New Hope Baptist Church. He loved his grandchildren and all their children. He loved his wife! He...

Jaunita Wright

Jaunita Wright

Sep 29, 2022

Jaunita Wright, 91 originally of Matoaka, WV, passed away on September 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wesley Wright; parents, William and Fannie Baumgardner; brothers, Clifton M. Baumgardner and Dewey E. Baumgardner; and sons, Roger Calfee and Rondal Calfee. Jaunita is survived by her children, Robert Wesley Wright II (Melissa), Richard Calfee, Robert Calfee, and...

Leon Donald Akers

Leon Donald Akers

Sep 29, 2022

Leon Donald Akers, 85, of Christiansburg passed over into the arms of the Father peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2022, just as his loving wife, Virgie, had 3 months and 25 days prior. Leon served in the US Army from 1956 – 1959. He proudly served with Company A 793D Military Police Battalion APO696. He...

Daniel Peck Caldwell

Daniel Peck Caldwell

Sep 28, 2022

SEE BELOW FOR GRAVESIDE TIME & DATE!! Daniel P. Caldwell, 79, of Christiansburg known to those around Southwest Virginia as “Uncle Danny”, and on North Carolina ballfields as “Grandaddy”, passed away on September 28, 2022 peacefully and valiantly at his home in Christiansburg, VA. He was eternally proud to be a father and grandfather to his “little buddies”. Danny was...

Margaret Ann Carper

Margaret Ann Carper

Sep 24, 2022

Margaret Ann Carper, 71, our “Cherokee Dancing Queen” of Christiansburg passed away September 24, 2022. Maggie’s bright spirit will be missed as well as her van dancing, her singing and laughter. We will miss our conversations by the creek and our dinners at Cracker Barrel with her dazzling jewelry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar B. Jarrell...

Lewis Gray Hines

Lewis Gray Hines

Sep 24, 2022

Lewis Gray Hines, 87, of Snowville passed away September 24, 2022. He learned to fly airplanes at an early age on his Radford family owned airport. He retired from Southwest Virginia Tobacco Company after 47 years, along the way he drove a school bus for Pulaski County also. He was a volunteer fireman, serving as the first chief for the...

Timmy Ray Hylton

Timmy Ray Hylton

Sep 22, 2022

Timmy Ray Hylton, 46, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Gertrude Hylton. He is survived by his sister, Melissa Layton and husband Tommy; twin brother, Terry Hylton and Angel; nieces, Payton Hylton, Kayla Thompson (Drake), Emma Green, and Nicole Green (Jason); nephews, Josh Hylton and girlfriend Shayla...

Anna Mae Saunders

Anna Mae Saunders

Sep 22, 2022

Anna Mae Saunders, 86 of Christiansburg VA died peacefully in her sleep September 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her son and daughter, her friend Daniel and her beloved dog Charlie. Anna was born over Beaver Creek in Floyd VA Oct 24th 1935 so prematurely they had to carry her on a pillow to hold her. She was preceded...

Grace Eanes Meads

Grace Eanes Meads

Sep 21, 2022

Grace Eanes Meads, 88 died at her home on September 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Preceding her in death were her son, Mark Slusher; father, John Eanes Sr., mother, Anna Russe. She is survived by her brother, John Eanes, Jr. (Judi); granddaughters, Jennifer Matuszyk and Jessica McPherson both of McDonaugh, GA; cousin and caretaker, Shirlene Long (Buford); and other...

Marie Whitlock Smith

Marie Whitlock Smith

Sep 18, 2022

Marie Whitlock Smith, age 95, died on September 18, 2022 at 4:30 a.m. in Salem, VA. Marie, born February 16, 1927, was raised in Montgomery County. On September 4, 1943, she married William D. Smith who preceded her in death on May 5, 1996. Survivors include sons, Larry Smith and wife Karen of MO and William D. Smith, Jr. and...

Ellen Faye Dalton Brooks

Ellen Faye Dalton Brooks

Sep 16, 2022

Ellen Faye Dalton Brooks, 72, of Riner, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1950 in Carroll County, Virginia. Faye is preceded in death by her father, Wiley Dalton; mother, Sabra Jackson Dalton; stepmother, Ruth Dalton and her brother, Carson Dalton. She is survived by her...

Anita Willis Poff

Anita Willis Poff

Sep 15, 2022

Anita Willis Poff of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Byerle Poff. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Todd and Renee Poff; grandchildren Jordan Poff (Mikayla) of Christiansburg, VA and Karley Poff Linkous (Adam) of Roanoke, VA; as well has her close friend Faye Myers. The...

Clyde Melvin Creed

Clyde Melvin Creed

Sep 15, 2022

Clyde Melvin Creed, 83 of Pilot, VA, passed away on September 15, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Ada Creed; sister, Lorraine Brammer, Geraldine Carden, Elizabeth Brammer, Mary Louise ‘Tiny’ Huff; and brothers, George Lewis Creed, Gary Creed, John Benjamin ‘Benny’ Creed, and Wilford Creed. Clyde is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanette...

Sylvia Delores Rucker

Sylvia Delores Rucker

Sep 13, 2022

Our precious mother, Sylvia Delores Rucker passed away at the age of 71 on September 13, 2022. She fought her hardest to stay, but her body had given its all to her debilitating illness. Sylvia was born on September 28, 1950 to the late Louie C. and Delphia V. (Harrison) Lawson in Richlands, VA. In addition to her parents, she...

Ronald Twiggs

Ronald Twiggs

Sep 8, 2022

Ronald Twiggs, 61, of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ancil Twiggs and Eva Gravley Twiggs; brothers, George Twiggs and Wayne Twiggs; sister Debra Early. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth Twiggs; sister, Frances Sheldon; nephews, Michael and Charles Twiggs; nieces, Eva and Thelma Early and...

Donald Otis (Don) Teel

Donald Otis (Don) Teel

Sep 6, 2022

Donald Otis Teel (Don), 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 after a short illness. Don was born on June 23, 1930 to the late Shelor and Essie (Altizer) Teel of Riner, Virginia. He has spent his entire life in Montgomery County, during which he owned and operated Teel Chevrolet Corp. (25 years),...

Adam Lee Smith

Adam Lee Smith

Sep 4, 2022

Ron and I have some very sad news to share. We lost our son, Adam, today from his prolonged fight with liver and kidney disease and a severe blood infection. Our hearts are broken as Adam joins his brother Dennis who left before him 33 years ago. Adam was only 41. He is survived by his grandparents June & Bessie...

Luther Edward Lucas

Luther Edward Lucas

Sep 3, 2022

Luther Edward Lucas, 86, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022at Skyline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Floyd, VA. Luther was born in Giles County, VA on February 14, 1936to the late Stuart Edward Lucas and Virgie Lucas Lucas. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Reba Dare Lucas; a son, Gary DeWayne Lucas; and...

TRAVERSE JEROME OLLIS 'T.J."

TRAVERSE JEROME OLLIS 'T.J."

Sep 3, 2022

Traverse Jerome Ollis ‘T.J.’, 61 of Shawsville passed away September 3, 2022 at New River Valley Medical Center. T.J. is survived by his wife, Becky; daughter, Jenna and significant other, Chris; son, Phillip and significant other, Brooke; step-daughter, Laura and significant other, Charlie; step-son, Bobby; grandchildren, Kayleigh Bug, Tyrion, Riley, Nate, Sabian, Winter, Rifton, Serrah, and Dakota; and special nephew,...