Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mendel Hess

Mendel Hess

Apr 10, 2022

Mendel Hess, age 79 od Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Hess; parents, Mendel Robert Hilton and Viola Hilton; and sister, Betty Wade. Mendel is survived by her son, Michael Linkous and wife Missy of Dublin, Va.; granddaughter, Michaela Dawn Miller; grandsons, Michael Miller of Dublin, Va., M.J....

Mable Melvina 'Tootie' Custer

Mable Melvina 'Tootie' Custer

Apr 6, 2022

Mable Melvina ‘Tootie’ Custer, 79, of Christiansburg passed away at NRVMC of natural causes to be with her Lord on April 6, 2022. Mable was born July 20, 1942, to the late Redrick Custer Sr. and Thelma Custer. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Lee Custer, grandson, Dustin Custer; and special lifelong friend, Donald Cox. She...

Shelby L. Fisher

Shelby L. Fisher

Apr 6, 2022

Shelby L. Fisher, 82, formally of Giles County, passed away on, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Harry Martin and Mary Kast Martin; two sisters, Shirley Mullins and Frances Justice; brother, Lawrence Martin. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Rayburn Milton Fisher; daughters, Bobbie Neighbors and Mary Gusler;...

Carol Reedy Love

Carol Reedy Love

Apr 6, 2022

Carol Reedy Love, 77, of Christiansburg, VA departed this life to join her Savior, Jesus Christ on April 6, 2022. Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Carl Love; grandson, Alex Stephen Love; parents, Woodrow Lee Reedy and Ethel Jane Reedy; and siblings, Mildred Louise Jansen, Yevonne Herring, Beatrice Hamilton, Lovetta Bradley. Those left to cherish her memory are...

Clayton Alderman

Clayton Alderman

Apr 5, 2022

Heaven gained an angel like no other - a loving husband, father, granddad, great-granddad, brother took his final journey home on April 5, 2022. He was surrounded by family and close friends during his final day. Clayton was a mechanic of 60 years and was a fan of racing and loved John Wayne like no other. He was preceded in...

Alvin Richard Jones

Alvin Richard Jones

Apr 3, 2022

Alvin Richard Jones of Pilot, born April 3, 1943 and died April 3, 2022 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Jones; son, Davy Jones; and father, Gordon J. Alderman. Alvin is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice S. Jones; son, Grover Darryl Jones, daughter & son-in-law, Sheena J. & Daniel...

Alfred Russell 'Rusty' Tuck

Alfred Russell 'Rusty' Tuck

Apr 2, 2022

Alfred Russell “Rusty” Tuck 57, passed away on April 2, 2022 at Blacksburg Regional Hospital. Rusty was born on November 11, 1964 in Radford Virginia. Rusty was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Jean Albert Jones' stepfather, Jack E Jones, grandfather, Alfred Daryl Albert; grandmother, Fannie Agnes Albert. Rusty is survived by two children, Bradley Tuck and Sara Tuck...

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Apr 1, 2022

Allan Jay Jennelle, Jr., 47, of Christiansburg passed away on April 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Allan J. Jennelle, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bostic; uncles, Eric Bostic and Mike Jennelle; and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Johnson. Allan is survived by his mother and step-dad, Carolyn and Jimmy E. Davis; step-mother, Gail Jennelle; and...

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Apr 1, 2022

Dylan Ray Hatcher, age 27 of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Butch and Lisa Hatcher; his daughter, Mila-Leilani-Raye Hatcher, sister, Kimberly Hatcher; brother, Stanley Wayne Hatcher; grandmother, Barbara Shelor; aunts, Cindy Price, Linda Mize and Pam Hatcher; uncles, Raymond Hatcher, Dwayne Burton, Roy Burton and Ray Burton; several friends that...

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Apr 1, 2022

Willard William Stone, of Christiansburg, Virginia ended his journey on earth and joined his son in Heaven on Friday, April 1st, 2022. A man who lived a simple life but made a lasting impact on each person he met. Willy, as he was known, was born on September 5th, 1963, son of Marshall and Macel Stone. He is proceeded in...

Gary Dowdy

Gary Dowdy

Mar 31, 2022

Gary Lynn Dowdy passed away on 03/31/2022. He was born 10/23/1967. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Chapman Dowdy, and a niece, Sherill Ashley Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Misty Rose Dowdy, and mother, Irene Wood Dowdy. He is survived by a brother, and sister-in-law, Robert Michael Dowdy (Kathy), and nephew Joshua, and 3 stepchildren,...

Deloris Darlene Jones

Deloris Darlene Jones

Mar 31, 2022

Deloris ‘Darlene’ Jones departed this life to join her heavenly Father on March 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ida Marie Underwood; and siblings, Anna Underwood Palmer, Judy Underwood Kenneth Underwood, Billy Underwood, and Roger Underwood. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 56 years, Carl Jones; son, Mike Wheeling; step-son, Darrell...

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Mar 30, 2022

Donald Wayne Felty (Don), passed away on March 30, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1944. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Randolph and Willie Felty; brother, David Felty; and sister, Jean Felty Bowles. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Layne Felty; and his children and their spouses, Tonia Amos, Darin Felty (Kitty), Sheryl...

Susan A. McComas

Susan A. McComas

Mar 29, 2022

Susan A. McComas, 82, of Salem, VA passed away on March 29, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Horace Milton and Carmen Delores Schroeder Wiegand. Susan is survived by her children, Patty McComas Hall and Alan McComas; siblings, Kathie Smith and Gary Wiegand; grandchildren, Katie and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Milo, Lydia, and Oliver;...

Johnny Ray Morris

Johnny Ray Morris

Mar 23, 2022

Johnny Ray Morris, age 68 of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on September 15, 1953. Johnny retired from the Town of Blacksburg after many years of dedicated employment and enjoyed time at the beach. He was a proud grandfather of 6 and loved spending time with his family. Johnny was preceded...

Anna Elisabeth Webster

Anna Elisabeth Webster

Mar 22, 2022

Anna Elisabeth Webster, age 85, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Robinson, passed at New River Valley hospital on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was married to the late MSG (Ret.) Ronald D. Webster Sr., and is survived by and will be missed by her four children, Michael Webster (Patricia) of Hopkins, SC, David Webster (Sharon) and Peter Webster...

Joseph Stanley Goles

Joseph Stanley Goles

Mar 20, 2022

Joseph Stanley Goles (Poppy), age 79, passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born March 20, 1943 in Harford County, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father John Goles, Sr, his mother Lillian Goles (Reid), his first wife Mary Goles (Malatt), his son Joseph Goles, Jr.,...

James L. Walters

James L. Walters

Mar 19, 2022

Finally free from pain, James Lee “Jim” Walters passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Jim was born on March 21, 1948 in Montgomery County to the late John Emmett and Edna Dora Walters. Jim retired early as a supervisor from Food Lion after many years of service throughout Virginia. After retirement he became a loyal...

Patricia Jean Hill

Patricia Jean Hill

Mar 19, 2022

Patricia Jean Hill (Proco), 81 of Christiansburg traveled to her final dwelling place on Saturday, March 19th, 2022. She will be greatly missed by everyone she touched. She was most known for her one-of-a-kind laugh and wild spirit. She spent her time participating in and spectating recreational sports. In her later years, she was known to stay up late to...

Maclary C. Milton

Maclary C. Milton

Mar 18, 2022

On July 12, 1954, the world’s greatest whistler and Dad, Maclary Milton was born. On March 18, 2022, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s, he left us. He was preceded by his parents Catherine and Willis. He leaves behind his wife Julia- the girl who finally caught him and who survived his sense of humor; his children who will always...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mendel Hess

Mendel Hess

Apr 10, 2022

Mendel Hess, age 79 od Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Hess; parents, Mendel Robert Hilton and Viola Hilton; and sister, Betty Wade. Mendel is survived by her son, Michael Linkous and wife Missy of Dublin, Va.; granddaughter, Michaela Dawn Miller; grandsons, Michael Miller of Dublin, Va., M.J....

Mable Melvina 'Tootie' Custer

Mable Melvina 'Tootie' Custer

Apr 6, 2022

Mable Melvina ‘Tootie’ Custer, 79, of Christiansburg passed away at NRVMC of natural causes to be with her Lord on April 6, 2022. Mable was born July 20, 1942, to the late Redrick Custer Sr. and Thelma Custer. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Lee Custer, grandson, Dustin Custer; and special lifelong friend, Donald Cox. She...

Shelby L. Fisher

Shelby L. Fisher

Apr 6, 2022

Shelby L. Fisher, 82, formally of Giles County, passed away on, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Harry Martin and Mary Kast Martin; two sisters, Shirley Mullins and Frances Justice; brother, Lawrence Martin. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Rayburn Milton Fisher; daughters, Bobbie Neighbors and Mary Gusler;...

Carol Reedy Love

Carol Reedy Love

Apr 6, 2022

Carol Reedy Love, 77, of Christiansburg, VA departed this life to join her Savior, Jesus Christ on April 6, 2022. Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Carl Love; grandson, Alex Stephen Love; parents, Woodrow Lee Reedy and Ethel Jane Reedy; and siblings, Mildred Louise Jansen, Yevonne Herring, Beatrice Hamilton, Lovetta Bradley. Those left to cherish her memory are...

Clayton Alderman

Clayton Alderman

Apr 5, 2022

Heaven gained an angel like no other - a loving husband, father, granddad, great-granddad, brother took his final journey home on April 5, 2022. He was surrounded by family and close friends during his final day. Clayton was a mechanic of 60 years and was a fan of racing and loved John Wayne like no other. He was preceded in...

Alvin Richard Jones

Alvin Richard Jones

Apr 3, 2022

Alvin Richard Jones of Pilot, born April 3, 1943 and died April 3, 2022 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Jones; son, Davy Jones; and father, Gordon J. Alderman. Alvin is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice S. Jones; son, Grover Darryl Jones, daughter & son-in-law, Sheena J. & Daniel...

Alfred Russell 'Rusty' Tuck

Alfred Russell 'Rusty' Tuck

Apr 2, 2022

Alfred Russell “Rusty” Tuck 57, passed away on April 2, 2022 at Blacksburg Regional Hospital. Rusty was born on November 11, 1964 in Radford Virginia. Rusty was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Jean Albert Jones' stepfather, Jack E Jones, grandfather, Alfred Daryl Albert; grandmother, Fannie Agnes Albert. Rusty is survived by two children, Bradley Tuck and Sara Tuck...

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Apr 1, 2022

Allan Jay Jennelle, Jr., 47, of Christiansburg passed away on April 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Allan J. Jennelle, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bostic; uncles, Eric Bostic and Mike Jennelle; and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Johnson. Allan is survived by his mother and step-dad, Carolyn and Jimmy E. Davis; step-mother, Gail Jennelle; and...

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Apr 1, 2022

Dylan Ray Hatcher, age 27 of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Butch and Lisa Hatcher; his daughter, Mila-Leilani-Raye Hatcher, sister, Kimberly Hatcher; brother, Stanley Wayne Hatcher; grandmother, Barbara Shelor; aunts, Cindy Price, Linda Mize and Pam Hatcher; uncles, Raymond Hatcher, Dwayne Burton, Roy Burton and Ray Burton; several friends that...

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Apr 1, 2022

Willard William Stone, of Christiansburg, Virginia ended his journey on earth and joined his son in Heaven on Friday, April 1st, 2022. A man who lived a simple life but made a lasting impact on each person he met. Willy, as he was known, was born on September 5th, 1963, son of Marshall and Macel Stone. He is proceeded in...

Gary Dowdy

Gary Dowdy

Mar 31, 2022

Gary Lynn Dowdy passed away on 03/31/2022. He was born 10/23/1967. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Chapman Dowdy, and a niece, Sherill Ashley Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Misty Rose Dowdy, and mother, Irene Wood Dowdy. He is survived by a brother, and sister-in-law, Robert Michael Dowdy (Kathy), and nephew Joshua, and 3 stepchildren,...

Deloris Darlene Jones

Deloris Darlene Jones

Mar 31, 2022

Deloris ‘Darlene’ Jones departed this life to join her heavenly Father on March 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ida Marie Underwood; and siblings, Anna Underwood Palmer, Judy Underwood Kenneth Underwood, Billy Underwood, and Roger Underwood. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 56 years, Carl Jones; son, Mike Wheeling; step-son, Darrell...

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Mar 30, 2022

Donald Wayne Felty (Don), passed away on March 30, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1944. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Randolph and Willie Felty; brother, David Felty; and sister, Jean Felty Bowles. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Layne Felty; and his children and their spouses, Tonia Amos, Darin Felty (Kitty), Sheryl...

Susan A. McComas

Susan A. McComas

Mar 29, 2022

Susan A. McComas, 82, of Salem, VA passed away on March 29, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Horace Milton and Carmen Delores Schroeder Wiegand. Susan is survived by her children, Patty McComas Hall and Alan McComas; siblings, Kathie Smith and Gary Wiegand; grandchildren, Katie and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Milo, Lydia, and Oliver;...

Johnny Ray Morris

Johnny Ray Morris

Mar 23, 2022

Johnny Ray Morris, age 68 of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on September 15, 1953. Johnny retired from the Town of Blacksburg after many years of dedicated employment and enjoyed time at the beach. He was a proud grandfather of 6 and loved spending time with his family. Johnny was preceded...

Anna Elisabeth Webster

Anna Elisabeth Webster

Mar 22, 2022

Anna Elisabeth Webster, age 85, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Robinson, passed at New River Valley hospital on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was married to the late MSG (Ret.) Ronald D. Webster Sr., and is survived by and will be missed by her four children, Michael Webster (Patricia) of Hopkins, SC, David Webster (Sharon) and Peter Webster...

Joseph Stanley Goles

Joseph Stanley Goles

Mar 20, 2022

Joseph Stanley Goles (Poppy), age 79, passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born March 20, 1943 in Harford County, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father John Goles, Sr, his mother Lillian Goles (Reid), his first wife Mary Goles (Malatt), his son Joseph Goles, Jr.,...

James L. Walters

James L. Walters

Mar 19, 2022

Finally free from pain, James Lee “Jim” Walters passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Jim was born on March 21, 1948 in Montgomery County to the late John Emmett and Edna Dora Walters. Jim retired early as a supervisor from Food Lion after many years of service throughout Virginia. After retirement he became a loyal...

Patricia Jean Hill

Patricia Jean Hill

Mar 19, 2022

Patricia Jean Hill (Proco), 81 of Christiansburg traveled to her final dwelling place on Saturday, March 19th, 2022. She will be greatly missed by everyone she touched. She was most known for her one-of-a-kind laugh and wild spirit. She spent her time participating in and spectating recreational sports. In her later years, she was known to stay up late to...

Maclary C. Milton

Maclary C. Milton

Mar 18, 2022

On July 12, 1954, the world’s greatest whistler and Dad, Maclary Milton was born. On March 18, 2022, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s, he left us. He was preceded by his parents Catherine and Willis. He leaves behind his wife Julia- the girl who finally caught him and who survived his sense of humor; his children who will always...