Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Benjamin Edward Linkous

Benjamin Edward Linkous

Mar 18, 2022

Benjamin E. Linkous, 70, passed away on March 18, 2022 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served overseas in Korea. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Linkous. Ben is survived by his wife, Wanda Linkous; son, Adam Linkous; son, Chris Cox; daughter, Karen Holley; grandchildren, Caven Holley,...

Donald Lester Miller

Donald Lester Miller

Mar 17, 2022

Donald Lester Miller, age 85, passed away on 17 March 2022 in Roanoke, VA. He was born on 28 August, 1936 in Finesville, New Jersey. He graduated from Palisades High School (Kintnersville, PA) in 1955 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman. He served for six years at multiple duty stations and also represented the Navy on...

Ricky Hugh Helvey

Ricky Hugh Helvey

Mar 15, 2022

Ricky Helvey, age 68 of Shawsville, VA, passed away March 15, 2022. He worked as a tow truck operator for Shelor Motor Corporation. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Everett Helvey, Sr. and Marie Helvey; and two brothers, Jordan and Roger Helvey. Survivors include wife, Diane Roop Helvey; son, Ricky Lee Helvey and wife, Tracy; three...

Franklin Wolford Fletcher Sr.

Franklin Wolford Fletcher Sr.

Mar 14, 2022

Franklin Wolford Fletcher, Sr. passed away March 14, 2022. He was retired from RAAP. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Irene Fletcher; sisters, Juanita Higgs and Shirley Conley; and grandson, Matthew Fletcher. Franklin is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Jean Fletcher; children, Franklin Fletcher, Jr. (Teresa); Teddy Fletcher; Darrell Fletcher (Darlene); Joe Fletcher...

Margaret (Peggy) Groff Reed

Margaret (Peggy) Groff Reed

Mar 14, 2022

Margaret Groff Reed (Peggy) of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, March 13, 2022 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents Louise S. and Richard M. Groff of Roanoke, Virginia, her brothers Richard G. Groff of Bradenton, FL, and William S. Groff of Dillwyn, VA. She is survived by her devoted husband G. M. Reed...

Patricia Jo Dickens

Patricia Jo Dickens

Mar 14, 2022

Patricia Jo Dickens of Christiansburg, VA passed away on March 14, 2022. She is preceded in death by her true love, Debbie and grandbaby, Little T. She is survived by her children, Sabrina Davidson Ratcliff (Terry), Regina Harris, and April Dickens; grandchildren, Courtney Harris, Aron Harris, November Rainn, Journey Crenshaw, and Kaine Crenshaw; sister/aunt Thelma and special friend, Peggy Larman....

Wayne Matthew Musselman

Wayne Matthew Musselman

Mar 13, 2022

Wayne Matthew Musselman, age 81, went to his heavenly home on March 13, 2022. He was born September 4, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dot Musselman and Ercell Martin Musselman; Dinah Marie Musselman, granddaughter, Regina Hamlin; brother, Teddy Musselman; sisters, Mary Hawley, Bonnie Spaulding and Brenda Quesenberry Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Pearman...

James "Bob" Bishop

James "Bob" Bishop

Mar 8, 2022

James “Bob” Bishop our beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend fell asleep quietly in death on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Bob was born February 27, 1934 in Riner, VA. He was the eldest of six sons of the late William Haley Bishop and Blanche Celester Quesenberry Bishop. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his loving...

Arthur Clarence Hedrick

Arthur Clarence Hedrick

Mar 6, 2022

Arthur Clarence Hedrick age 69 was born on August 15, 1952 in Greenville, WV. A.C., Grey Wolf and Paw Paw (as he was known to family and friends) lost his battle to cancer on March 6, 2022. A.C. spent his childhood in Greenville, WV. His family relocated to Peterstown WV during his high school years, where he met his high...

Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr.

Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr.

Mar 4, 2022

Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr. passed away on March 4, 2022 at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Joseph Picard, Sr. and Adele Picard; sister, Joyce. Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy Hill Drew; daughter, Loryn B. Picard; grandchildren, Anjee and Harris Bruna- Picard; nephews, Bruce Lockhart, Geoff Lockhart, Scott Delgardo; niece,...

Walter Laing

Walter Laing

Mar 3, 2022

Walter Laing, 67 of Christiansburg, passed away on March 3, 2022. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Lynn Graham Laing. He is survived by his brothers, David Laing (Donna) of Star City, AR, Mark Laing of Dublin, VA; and nephews, Alex Laing (Meghan) of Cleveland, OH, and Matthew Laing (Savannah) of China Grove, NC Walter was...

Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson

Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson

Mar 2, 2022

Our loving mother, sister, and wife, Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson, 85, of Christiansburg, VA accepted the hand of Jesus March 2, 2022, after battling multiple health issues leading to hospice care since Christmas Eve 2021, peacefully in her home in Christiansburg, VA. Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson was born on September 18, 1936 in Williamson, WV to Corbin W. Akers and...

Gary Wayt Fissell

Gary Wayt Fissell

Mar 2, 2022

Gary Wayt Fissell, 79 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on March 2, 2022 in his home with his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel; and parents, Gilbert and Myrtle. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kristine and Joey; his beloved grandchildren, Hannah, Logan, and Connor; and his brother, Gregory. Gary was born in Washington,...

Danny Lee Woody

Danny Lee Woody

Feb 25, 2022

Danny Woody, 69 of Christiansburg, a proud army veteran of the Vietnam War, gained his angel wings on Friday, February 25, 2022. He lived in Christiansburg most of his life and was a carpenter by trade. He loved going to the beach, fishing, and attending the drag racing at Bristol every year. Danny had a great sense of humor. He...

Mary Ann `Bircher

Mary Ann `Bircher

Feb 22, 2022

Mary Ann Bircher, 94 of Christiansburg, passed away February 21, 2022. She was a Morgantown, WV native and a devoted and loved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bircher; and daughters, Mari Goff and Bernadine Williams. Mary Ann is survived by her grandsons, Chris Goff (Rania), Jon Goff; and great-granddaughter, Serene Goff. Graveside...

Wayne Allen Patterson

Wayne Allen Patterson

Feb 21, 2022

Wayne Allen Patterson 55, of Pulaski Va, went to be with his Heavenly Father alongside his brother, Darrell Roark. Born July 15, 1966 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he was a devoted husband, father and friend. He would give you the shirt off his back and never think twice. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn and father...

Darrell Wayne Roark

Darrell Wayne Roark

Feb 21, 2022

Darrell Wayne Roark, 46, of Pulaski County VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father along side his brother, Wayne Patterson. Darrell was a devoted husband and father. He is preceded in death by his grandma, Nellie Cooper; grandpa, Robert Cooper; uncle, Bobby Cooper; and aunt, Janet Quesenberry. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 22...

Evelyn Stone

Evelyn Stone

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Evelyn Stone passed peacefully in her home on Monday, February 21, 2022 surrounded by loving family and caregivers at age 77. She was proceeded in death by her parents Daniel and Ila Thompson, her sister Cathy Willey (Joe) and her husband Jerry M Stone. She is survived by her sister Betty Saunders (Steve), Carolyn Cartwright (Tom), brothers Eddie Thompson,...

Samuel Read Gilley

Samuel Read Gilley

Feb 20, 2022

Samuel Read Gilley, 73 of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on Sunday February 20th 2022 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardin and Eleanor Smartt Gilley, son Christopher Read Gilley; and brother John Edmond Gilley. Sam is survived by his wife, Christina Thomasson Gilley; children, Matthew Addison Gilley and wife Sonja, Annalynn Hardin Gilley;...

Delza Rachelle Fullen

Delza Rachelle Fullen

Feb 20, 2022

Delza “Rachelle” Fullen age 54 of Christiansburg passed away at her home on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Fullen. Rachelle is survived by her mother, Peggy Graham; sister, Sharelle Carbaugh (Doug); her very dear friend of 40 years, Mandy Lawson; her godson, Landon Lawson; nephews, Dustin Dillon (Traci), Zach Dillon (Brittney); great-grandnieces,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Benjamin Edward Linkous

Benjamin Edward Linkous

Mar 18, 2022

Benjamin E. Linkous, 70, passed away on March 18, 2022 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served overseas in Korea. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Linkous. Ben is survived by his wife, Wanda Linkous; son, Adam Linkous; son, Chris Cox; daughter, Karen Holley; grandchildren, Caven Holley,...

Donald Lester Miller

Donald Lester Miller

Mar 17, 2022

Donald Lester Miller, age 85, passed away on 17 March 2022 in Roanoke, VA. He was born on 28 August, 1936 in Finesville, New Jersey. He graduated from Palisades High School (Kintnersville, PA) in 1955 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman. He served for six years at multiple duty stations and also represented the Navy on...

Ricky Hugh Helvey

Ricky Hugh Helvey

Mar 15, 2022

Ricky Helvey, age 68 of Shawsville, VA, passed away March 15, 2022. He worked as a tow truck operator for Shelor Motor Corporation. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Everett Helvey, Sr. and Marie Helvey; and two brothers, Jordan and Roger Helvey. Survivors include wife, Diane Roop Helvey; son, Ricky Lee Helvey and wife, Tracy; three...

Franklin Wolford Fletcher Sr.

Franklin Wolford Fletcher Sr.

Mar 14, 2022

Franklin Wolford Fletcher, Sr. passed away March 14, 2022. He was retired from RAAP. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Irene Fletcher; sisters, Juanita Higgs and Shirley Conley; and grandson, Matthew Fletcher. Franklin is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Jean Fletcher; children, Franklin Fletcher, Jr. (Teresa); Teddy Fletcher; Darrell Fletcher (Darlene); Joe Fletcher...

Margaret (Peggy) Groff Reed

Margaret (Peggy) Groff Reed

Mar 14, 2022

Margaret Groff Reed (Peggy) of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, March 13, 2022 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents Louise S. and Richard M. Groff of Roanoke, Virginia, her brothers Richard G. Groff of Bradenton, FL, and William S. Groff of Dillwyn, VA. She is survived by her devoted husband G. M. Reed...

Patricia Jo Dickens

Patricia Jo Dickens

Mar 14, 2022

Patricia Jo Dickens of Christiansburg, VA passed away on March 14, 2022. She is preceded in death by her true love, Debbie and grandbaby, Little T. She is survived by her children, Sabrina Davidson Ratcliff (Terry), Regina Harris, and April Dickens; grandchildren, Courtney Harris, Aron Harris, November Rainn, Journey Crenshaw, and Kaine Crenshaw; sister/aunt Thelma and special friend, Peggy Larman....

Wayne Matthew Musselman

Wayne Matthew Musselman

Mar 13, 2022

Wayne Matthew Musselman, age 81, went to his heavenly home on March 13, 2022. He was born September 4, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dot Musselman and Ercell Martin Musselman; Dinah Marie Musselman, granddaughter, Regina Hamlin; brother, Teddy Musselman; sisters, Mary Hawley, Bonnie Spaulding and Brenda Quesenberry Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Pearman...

James "Bob" Bishop

James "Bob" Bishop

Mar 8, 2022

James “Bob” Bishop our beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend fell asleep quietly in death on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Bob was born February 27, 1934 in Riner, VA. He was the eldest of six sons of the late William Haley Bishop and Blanche Celester Quesenberry Bishop. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his loving...

Arthur Clarence Hedrick

Arthur Clarence Hedrick

Mar 6, 2022

Arthur Clarence Hedrick age 69 was born on August 15, 1952 in Greenville, WV. A.C., Grey Wolf and Paw Paw (as he was known to family and friends) lost his battle to cancer on March 6, 2022. A.C. spent his childhood in Greenville, WV. His family relocated to Peterstown WV during his high school years, where he met his high...

Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr.

Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr.

Mar 4, 2022

Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr. passed away on March 4, 2022 at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Joseph Picard, Sr. and Adele Picard; sister, Joyce. Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy Hill Drew; daughter, Loryn B. Picard; grandchildren, Anjee and Harris Bruna- Picard; nephews, Bruce Lockhart, Geoff Lockhart, Scott Delgardo; niece,...

Walter Laing

Walter Laing

Mar 3, 2022

Walter Laing, 67 of Christiansburg, passed away on March 3, 2022. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Lynn Graham Laing. He is survived by his brothers, David Laing (Donna) of Star City, AR, Mark Laing of Dublin, VA; and nephews, Alex Laing (Meghan) of Cleveland, OH, and Matthew Laing (Savannah) of China Grove, NC Walter was...

Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson

Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson

Mar 2, 2022

Our loving mother, sister, and wife, Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson, 85, of Christiansburg, VA accepted the hand of Jesus March 2, 2022, after battling multiple health issues leading to hospice care since Christmas Eve 2021, peacefully in her home in Christiansburg, VA. Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson was born on September 18, 1936 in Williamson, WV to Corbin W. Akers and...

Gary Wayt Fissell

Gary Wayt Fissell

Mar 2, 2022

Gary Wayt Fissell, 79 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on March 2, 2022 in his home with his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel; and parents, Gilbert and Myrtle. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kristine and Joey; his beloved grandchildren, Hannah, Logan, and Connor; and his brother, Gregory. Gary was born in Washington,...

Danny Lee Woody

Danny Lee Woody

Feb 25, 2022

Danny Woody, 69 of Christiansburg, a proud army veteran of the Vietnam War, gained his angel wings on Friday, February 25, 2022. He lived in Christiansburg most of his life and was a carpenter by trade. He loved going to the beach, fishing, and attending the drag racing at Bristol every year. Danny had a great sense of humor. He...

Mary Ann `Bircher

Mary Ann `Bircher

Feb 22, 2022

Mary Ann Bircher, 94 of Christiansburg, passed away February 21, 2022. She was a Morgantown, WV native and a devoted and loved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bircher; and daughters, Mari Goff and Bernadine Williams. Mary Ann is survived by her grandsons, Chris Goff (Rania), Jon Goff; and great-granddaughter, Serene Goff. Graveside...

Wayne Allen Patterson

Wayne Allen Patterson

Feb 21, 2022

Wayne Allen Patterson 55, of Pulaski Va, went to be with his Heavenly Father alongside his brother, Darrell Roark. Born July 15, 1966 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he was a devoted husband, father and friend. He would give you the shirt off his back and never think twice. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn and father...

Darrell Wayne Roark

Darrell Wayne Roark

Feb 21, 2022

Darrell Wayne Roark, 46, of Pulaski County VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father along side his brother, Wayne Patterson. Darrell was a devoted husband and father. He is preceded in death by his grandma, Nellie Cooper; grandpa, Robert Cooper; uncle, Bobby Cooper; and aunt, Janet Quesenberry. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 22...

Evelyn Stone

Evelyn Stone

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Evelyn Stone passed peacefully in her home on Monday, February 21, 2022 surrounded by loving family and caregivers at age 77. She was proceeded in death by her parents Daniel and Ila Thompson, her sister Cathy Willey (Joe) and her husband Jerry M Stone. She is survived by her sister Betty Saunders (Steve), Carolyn Cartwright (Tom), brothers Eddie Thompson,...

Samuel Read Gilley

Samuel Read Gilley

Feb 20, 2022

Samuel Read Gilley, 73 of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on Sunday February 20th 2022 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardin and Eleanor Smartt Gilley, son Christopher Read Gilley; and brother John Edmond Gilley. Sam is survived by his wife, Christina Thomasson Gilley; children, Matthew Addison Gilley and wife Sonja, Annalynn Hardin Gilley;...

Delza Rachelle Fullen

Delza Rachelle Fullen

Feb 20, 2022

Delza “Rachelle” Fullen age 54 of Christiansburg passed away at her home on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Fullen. Rachelle is survived by her mother, Peggy Graham; sister, Sharelle Carbaugh (Doug); her very dear friend of 40 years, Mandy Lawson; her godson, Landon Lawson; nephews, Dustin Dillon (Traci), Zach Dillon (Brittney); great-grandnieces,...