Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Apr 2, 2021

Yvonne Yvette Bryan, 60, passed away April 2, 2021. She is survived by her boyfriend, Michael Zimmerman; daughter, Angelena Bryan; grandchildren, Lydia Bryan and Michael Bryan; great grandchild, Jacob Bryant; sisters, Sandra Stark and family; brothers, Mark Collins and family, and Tony Collins and family. Services will be private.

William Moses

William Moses

Apr 2, 2021

William Joseph Moses, of Shawsville, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Norina B. Dudley and grandfather Ronald H. Moses, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Teresa D. Moses; beloved father figure, Stephen L. Alley; son, Joseph Izaiah (Izzy) Moses; fiancée, Cheryl McGuire and son, Anakin A. Mullins; grandmother, Charlotte Moses; sister,...

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Apr 1, 2021

Evelyn Elaine (Farmer) Simpson, 83, of Radford passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1937 to the late Oak and Mary Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rocky Giles. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rita Vicars and Renee Roop and special daughter-in-law, Sara Giles; grandchildren, Josh Roop,...

Randy Nolen

Randy Nolen

Mar 30, 2021

Randy Nolen, 65, of Riner passed away suddenly on March 30, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee and Goldie Boyd Nolen. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Kieley Nolen; son, Ryan (Courtney); and grandchildren, Madison, Jackson, and Ella; as well as siblings, Jane Nolen OKeeffe and Steve...

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Mar 27, 2021

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31:10, 28 Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. A lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Cynthia was born on January 8, 1942, at...

Jeanette H. Wade

Jeanette H. Wade

Mar 22, 2021

Sadly we must tell you of the loss of our sister, Jeanette H. Wade of Christiansburg, on March 22, 2021. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Lowell Wade. She is survived by her sisters, Joan Janney and Patricia St. John; daughter, Laura Benton; nephew, Joe Parker; numerous other family and friends; and special friend, Josh...

Mildred Marie Cox

Mildred Marie Cox

Mar 21, 2021

Mildred Marie Cox, 89, of Christiansburg passed away March 21, 2021 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She worked at many school cafeterias in Montgomery County. She always enjoyed laughing and joking with friends and family. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Cox; and her mother, Myrtle Yost. She is survived by her daughters, Lois Gwinn and Sharon...

Charles Franklin Cromer

Charles Franklin Cromer

Mar 21, 2021

Charles Franklin Cromer, 76, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away March 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Louise Cromer; sister, Barbara; brother, Stephen; and grandson, Daniel. Charlie is survived by his children, Frankie Cromer, Susan Linkous (Darrell), Jason Cromer, and Tanya Cromer all of Christiansburg, VA; grandchildren, Madison, Landon, and Quinton; sisters, Carolyn Wimmer of...

Sarah Ann 'Sammy' Sowers

Sarah Ann 'Sammy' Sowers

Mar 16, 2021

Sarah Ann Sowers 'Sammy', 53 of Elliston, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Foley; mother-in-law, Dorothy Sowers; and stepson, Anthony Sowers. Sammy is survived by her husband, Cecil Sowers, Jr.; father-in-law, Cecil Sowers; sons and daughter-in-law, Bradley Foley, Joseph and Ansley Sowers; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Alexander Moore;...

Patricia Thomas Jones

Patricia Thomas Jones

Mar 15, 2021

Patricia Thomas Jones, 73, of Belspring, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was active in the Parrott Church of God and was married to the love of her life, Bill, for 33 years. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Edgar ‘Bud’ Thomas; sisters, Linda Thomas and Edwina ‘Crickett’ Crouse; brother,...

David Anthony 'Tony' Cupp

David Anthony 'Tony' Cupp

Mar 13, 2021

David Anthony ‘Tony’ Cupp, 65, of Christiansburg passed away March 13, 2021. He was of the Methodist faith and worked as an insulator with Kirby-Vass Insulating. He loved his family deeply and got a lot of enjoyment from pulling pranks on them with his great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Catherine Cupp;...

Robert J. Styne

Robert J. Styne

Mar 8, 2021

Robert J. Styne, 93 of Riner, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He graduated from Buchanan High School and Virginia Tech. He worked at Hercules and was a farmer. He was on the Board of Directors at First National Bank and served as a Deacon and Elder at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. He was a part of the greatest generation...

Daniel Lee Hopkins

Daniel Lee Hopkins

Mar 8, 2021

Daniel Lee Hopkins (Danny), 74, of Blacksburg, VA passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Martz and father, John Henry Hopkins. He is survived by his longtime companion, Margaret (Jean) Horton; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Joyce Hopkins, Rodney and Laura Southern; daughter, Celeste Daniels; stepdaughter and son -in-law, Betina and...

Robert Sherwood Wright

Robert Sherwood Wright

Mar 4, 2021

Robert Sherwood Wright, 63, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, after a short but fierce battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Sherwood was born on January 7th, 1958 to Barbara (Smith) and Ronald Wright. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wright; his mother, Barbara Smith; and his sister, Tammy Jones. He...

Jimmy Ray Smith

Jimmy Ray Smith

Mar 4, 2021

Jimmy Ray Smith, 74, of Riner, VA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County VA on December 1, 1946 to the late Alfred V. and Anniebelle Eanes Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Hall. Jimmy attended Alleghany District High School, and served in the United States Air force (A1C)...

Phillip Wayne Howell

Phillip Wayne Howell

Mar 2, 2021

Phillip W. Howell of Christiansburg, Virginia fell asleep in Jesus on Tuesday, March 2, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Phil was the cornerstone of his family and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey Stroup Howell, two daughters and son in laws, Lisa and Jim Gainer and Dawn and Mark Thomas. He also is survived by 5...

Martha Mae Sparks Ludden

Martha Mae Sparks Ludden

Feb 25, 2021

Martha Mae Sparks Ludden, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 25, 2021. After being diagnosed with bile duct cancer a year ago, she made a valiant effort to fight this disease until just before her death. Martha was born in Columbus, Georgia on June 22, 1943. She was the daughter of Fred Lafayette Sparks, Jr. and Hazelene Campbell Sparks...

Patrick Lee Lovern

Patrick Lee Lovern

Feb 25, 2021

Patrick Lovern, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Foster Lovern; and an infant son, Patrick Lee Lovern, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Ann Hinkley Lovern; wife, Amanda Wilson Lovern; brother, Matthew Lovern; sister, Brittany Cupp; nephews, Dakotah Lovern and Tanner Lovern; and numerous...

Sylvia Pratt Gunter

Sylvia Pratt Gunter

Feb 24, 2021

Sylvia Pratt Gunter of Christiansburg, VA passed from this earth and joined the Lord on February 24, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Paul Linwood Gunter; and their daughter, Rhonda Lynn Gunter. After retirement, Sylvia and Paul enjoyed travelling to experience all 50 of the states. She was passionate about planting and tending her flowers...

William 'Punky', 'Bill' Fulcher

William 'Punky', 'Bill' Fulcher

Feb 23, 2021

William (Punky, Bill) Fulcher, surrounded by his family, left this earthly life and entered into the joys of heaven on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Roy J. Fulcher and Louise Fulcher Smith. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Fulcher; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Jr. and Thelma Hornbarger; brother-in-law, Don...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Yvonne Yvette Bryan

Apr 2, 2021

Yvonne Yvette Bryan, 60, passed away April 2, 2021. She is survived by her boyfriend, Michael Zimmerman; daughter, Angelena Bryan; grandchildren, Lydia Bryan and Michael Bryan; great grandchild, Jacob Bryant; sisters, Sandra Stark and family; brothers, Mark Collins and family, and Tony Collins and family. Services will be private.

William Moses

William Moses

Apr 2, 2021

William Joseph Moses, of Shawsville, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Norina B. Dudley and grandfather Ronald H. Moses, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Teresa D. Moses; beloved father figure, Stephen L. Alley; son, Joseph Izaiah (Izzy) Moses; fiancée, Cheryl McGuire and son, Anakin A. Mullins; grandmother, Charlotte Moses; sister,...

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Evelyn Elaine Simpson

Apr 1, 2021

Evelyn Elaine (Farmer) Simpson, 83, of Radford passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1937 to the late Oak and Mary Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rocky Giles. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rita Vicars and Renee Roop and special daughter-in-law, Sara Giles; grandchildren, Josh Roop,...

Randy Nolen

Randy Nolen

Mar 30, 2021

Randy Nolen, 65, of Riner passed away suddenly on March 30, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lee and Goldie Boyd Nolen. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Kieley Nolen; son, Ryan (Courtney); and grandchildren, Madison, Jackson, and Ella; as well as siblings, Jane Nolen OKeeffe and Steve...

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers

Mar 27, 2021

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Proverbs 31:10, 28 Cynthia Jean Rutrough Sowers went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021. A lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Cynthia was born on January 8, 1942, at...

Jeanette H. Wade

Jeanette H. Wade

Mar 22, 2021

Sadly we must tell you of the loss of our sister, Jeanette H. Wade of Christiansburg, on March 22, 2021. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Lowell Wade. She is survived by her sisters, Joan Janney and Patricia St. John; daughter, Laura Benton; nephew, Joe Parker; numerous other family and friends; and special friend, Josh...

Mildred Marie Cox

Mildred Marie Cox

Mar 21, 2021

Mildred Marie Cox, 89, of Christiansburg passed away March 21, 2021 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She worked at many school cafeterias in Montgomery County. She always enjoyed laughing and joking with friends and family. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Cox; and her mother, Myrtle Yost. She is survived by her daughters, Lois Gwinn and Sharon...

Charles Franklin Cromer

Charles Franklin Cromer

Mar 21, 2021

Charles Franklin Cromer, 76, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away March 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Louise Cromer; sister, Barbara; brother, Stephen; and grandson, Daniel. Charlie is survived by his children, Frankie Cromer, Susan Linkous (Darrell), Jason Cromer, and Tanya Cromer all of Christiansburg, VA; grandchildren, Madison, Landon, and Quinton; sisters, Carolyn Wimmer of...

Sarah Ann 'Sammy' Sowers

Sarah Ann 'Sammy' Sowers

Mar 16, 2021

Sarah Ann Sowers 'Sammy', 53 of Elliston, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Foley; mother-in-law, Dorothy Sowers; and stepson, Anthony Sowers. Sammy is survived by her husband, Cecil Sowers, Jr.; father-in-law, Cecil Sowers; sons and daughter-in-law, Bradley Foley, Joseph and Ansley Sowers; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Alexander Moore;...

Patricia Thomas Jones

Patricia Thomas Jones

Mar 15, 2021

Patricia Thomas Jones, 73, of Belspring, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was active in the Parrott Church of God and was married to the love of her life, Bill, for 33 years. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Edgar ‘Bud’ Thomas; sisters, Linda Thomas and Edwina ‘Crickett’ Crouse; brother,...

David Anthony 'Tony' Cupp

David Anthony 'Tony' Cupp

Mar 13, 2021

David Anthony ‘Tony’ Cupp, 65, of Christiansburg passed away March 13, 2021. He was of the Methodist faith and worked as an insulator with Kirby-Vass Insulating. He loved his family deeply and got a lot of enjoyment from pulling pranks on them with his great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Catherine Cupp;...

Robert J. Styne

Robert J. Styne

Mar 8, 2021

Robert J. Styne, 93 of Riner, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He graduated from Buchanan High School and Virginia Tech. He worked at Hercules and was a farmer. He was on the Board of Directors at First National Bank and served as a Deacon and Elder at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. He was a part of the greatest generation...

Daniel Lee Hopkins

Daniel Lee Hopkins

Mar 8, 2021

Daniel Lee Hopkins (Danny), 74, of Blacksburg, VA passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Martz and father, John Henry Hopkins. He is survived by his longtime companion, Margaret (Jean) Horton; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Joyce Hopkins, Rodney and Laura Southern; daughter, Celeste Daniels; stepdaughter and son -in-law, Betina and...

Robert Sherwood Wright

Robert Sherwood Wright

Mar 4, 2021

Robert Sherwood Wright, 63, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, after a short but fierce battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Sherwood was born on January 7th, 1958 to Barbara (Smith) and Ronald Wright. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wright; his mother, Barbara Smith; and his sister, Tammy Jones. He...

Jimmy Ray Smith

Jimmy Ray Smith

Mar 4, 2021

Jimmy Ray Smith, 74, of Riner, VA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County VA on December 1, 1946 to the late Alfred V. and Anniebelle Eanes Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Hall. Jimmy attended Alleghany District High School, and served in the United States Air force (A1C)...

Phillip Wayne Howell

Phillip Wayne Howell

Mar 2, 2021

Phillip W. Howell of Christiansburg, Virginia fell asleep in Jesus on Tuesday, March 2, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Phil was the cornerstone of his family and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey Stroup Howell, two daughters and son in laws, Lisa and Jim Gainer and Dawn and Mark Thomas. He also is survived by 5...

Martha Mae Sparks Ludden

Martha Mae Sparks Ludden

Feb 25, 2021

Martha Mae Sparks Ludden, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 25, 2021. After being diagnosed with bile duct cancer a year ago, she made a valiant effort to fight this disease until just before her death. Martha was born in Columbus, Georgia on June 22, 1943. She was the daughter of Fred Lafayette Sparks, Jr. and Hazelene Campbell Sparks...

Patrick Lee Lovern

Patrick Lee Lovern

Feb 25, 2021

Patrick Lovern, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Foster Lovern; and an infant son, Patrick Lee Lovern, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Ann Hinkley Lovern; wife, Amanda Wilson Lovern; brother, Matthew Lovern; sister, Brittany Cupp; nephews, Dakotah Lovern and Tanner Lovern; and numerous...

Sylvia Pratt Gunter

Sylvia Pratt Gunter

Feb 24, 2021

Sylvia Pratt Gunter of Christiansburg, VA passed from this earth and joined the Lord on February 24, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Paul Linwood Gunter; and their daughter, Rhonda Lynn Gunter. After retirement, Sylvia and Paul enjoyed travelling to experience all 50 of the states. She was passionate about planting and tending her flowers...

William 'Punky', 'Bill' Fulcher

William 'Punky', 'Bill' Fulcher

Feb 23, 2021

William (Punky, Bill) Fulcher, surrounded by his family, left this earthly life and entered into the joys of heaven on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Roy J. Fulcher and Louise Fulcher Smith. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Fulcher; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Jr. and Thelma Hornbarger; brother-in-law, Don...