Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Jul 21, 2019

Victoria “Vickie” B. Sutton, 75, of Christiansburg, was born October 31, 1943. On Sunday, July 21, 2019, surrounded by her family, Vickie departed this world to rejoin her Heavenly Father. Awaiting Vickie, with open loving arms, were those who preceded her in death, her father, Hastwell Mabry, her mother, Julia Mabry, two beloved cousins, more like brothers, HH “Johnny” Crowder...

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Jul 17, 2019

ELLEN GERTRUDE HYLTON, 70, of Pulaski passed away July 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest & Ethel Hylton; brother, Earnest Hylton, Jr.; and dog, Rocky. Ellen is survived by 2 sons, Timmy Hylton and Terry Hylton & wife, Angel; daughter, Melissa Layton and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Nicole Green & husband, Jason, Kayla Thompson & husband,...

Patricia Cox Bryant

Patricia Cox Bryant

Jul 15, 2019

Patricia Cox Bryant, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 15, 2019. Pat was preceded in death by her mother and father, Vivian and John Dean Cox; and her brother, Larry Michael Cox. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Roger Bryant; daughter, Jennifer Bryant Salyers and husband Kevin Salyers; granddaughters, Emily Salyers and Sydney Salyers; sisters, Sue...

Ernest Monroe McGuire

Ernest Monroe McGuire

Jul 13, 2019

Ernest Monroe McGuire, 81, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2019. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. Ernest enjoyed hunting and fishing, but enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren most of all. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister. Ernest is survived by his...

James B. Martin Jr.

James B. Martin Jr.

Jul 11, 2019

James B. Martin, Jr. (Jimmy), 57, of Riner, VA, went to Heaven on July 11, 2019. He left us way too soon but he is with Jesus now. He was employed at MOOG Aspen in Radford, VA. He was a member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years as ‘Pooch’ 423, and was a member of Auburn United...

Caswell Proctor 'Cas' Graham

Caswell Proctor 'Cas' Graham

Jul 11, 2019

Caswell Proctor Graham, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, went to sleep at home, had sweet dreams and woke up in Heaven on July 11, 2019. Cas was born in Princeton, WV. He graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1942. He joined the Army Air Force and fought in WWII, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He then attended VPI &...

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Jul 11, 2019

Alice Geneva St. Clair, 93, of Christiansburg passed away July 11, 2019 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Sr.; son, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Jr.; parents, Howard & Lelia Stump; brothers Alonia & Bobby Stump; and sisters, Opal Crawford & Martha Spencer. Alice is survived...

Ann Louise Vaughn

Ann Louise Vaughn

Jul 9, 2019

Ann Louise Vaughn, 59, of Radford peacefully passed away on July 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Linkous; brother, Donald Linkous; and step father, Bud Shepherd. Ann is survived by her mother, Shirley Shepherd; fiancée, Curtis Young; son, Derek Vaughn (Deonna Thompson); daughter, Ashley Lytton (Keith Lytton); grandchildren, Caleb, Zach, Jace, Jordan, Jayden, Taylor and...

George Kawood Lucas

George Kawood Lucas

Jul 5, 2019

George Kawood Lucas, of Piney Woods, Riner, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2019. He was 82 and a forester by education, training, and career. The youngest of four children of James Theodore and Eloise Summers Lucas, he was raised on the family dairy farm in the Childress area of Montgomery County. His uncle, Roderick Lucas, was...

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

Jul 3, 2019

James (Jim) Franklin Noll, 77, went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 3, 2019, in Christiansburg Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Moeser Noll; his son J. Michael Noll and wife Diane of Gainesville, Ga.; grandsons Joshua, Aaron and Stephen Noll, also of Gainesville; daughter Donna Noll Neel and husband Barry of Bluefield,...

Edward Epperly

Edward Epperly

Jul 2, 2019

Edward Epperly 87, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, after a life that was well lived. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 66 years, Dollie Epperly; sons, Norman Epperly (Janet), Jerry Epperly (Angie); daughter, Sharon Flinchum (Wendell); grandchildren, Amy (Charlie), Jason (Melissa), Adam...

Janice Faye Dickerson

Janice Faye Dickerson

Jun 28, 2019

Janice Lester Dickerson, 79, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Janice was born on May 1, 1940, in Riner, VA. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Bentley H. and Georgia Lester; her sister, Joyce Lester Reed; and brother-in-law, Charles Eugene Reed, also, a niece; Karen Joyce Reed. She is survived by her niece, Connie...

Mary Frances Hylton

Mary Frances Hylton

Jun 28, 2019

Mary Frances Hylton, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilton and Dessie Trail, a sister, Virginia “Jenny” Boyd, and three brothers, Hubert, Harley, and Alvie Trail. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond “Junior” Hylton, two sisters, Polly Boyd (Roger)...

Carol McGlothlin

Carol McGlothlin

Jun 25, 2019

Carol McGlothlin, 65, of Pulaski, was called home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randal McGlothlin; sister, Ann Eldridge; and brother, Charles Beach. Carol is survived by her children, Mandy Collins (Matt), Deana Doby (Jason), Jamie McGlothlin (Jennifer); grandchildren, Cooper Collins, Ledger Doby, Connor McGlothlin, Zac McGlothlin; and nephews, Mark Eldridge and Paul...

Matthew Scott Bryant

Matthew Scott Bryant

Jun 22, 2019

Matthew Scott Bryant 40, born February 06, 1979 to Laura Sowers and Cecil Bryant died June 22, 2019. He is survived by his mother Laura Sowers; brother, Steven Sowers (Donna); nephew, AJ Sowers (Chelsea); great-niece, Scarlett Sowers; special friends, Kathy Donathan, Scott Mason and Kevin Mason. Until we see each other again. Memorial Service Tuesday 25, 2019 at 2 PM...

Harold Lee Lester

Harold Lee Lester

Jun 21, 2019

Lester, Harold Lee, 91, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Lester; his father, mother and step father, Leslie Lester, Ora Lester Higgs and Henry Higgs; and a daughter, Joanie Turman. He is survived by daughters,...

Roger  Lee Kempfer

Roger Lee Kempfer

Jun 21, 2019

ROGER LEE KEMPFER, 74, of Riner passed away on June 21, 2019 at Skyline Nursing Home. He was born on July 5, 1944 to the late Charles & Bonnie Kempfer. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon K. Gardner. Roger is survived by his wife, Estella Jo Kempfer of Riner; son, Bradford Kempfer and wife, Ruth; step...

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Jun 19, 2019

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne, born August 30, 1933, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Oren and Minnie Campbell. She was preceded in death by her son, James Hawthorne; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. She is survived by her husband, Mac...

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Jun 18, 2019

A Life well lived Ricky Bruce Palmer Tuesday June 18th, God called Ricky Bruce Palmer home. He left his earthly shell of a body for a heavenly, whole, healthy body. Born July 16 1947, Ricky spent his 71 years with a sense of humor and a fighting spirit. Most of his years here on earth where spent as a local...

Paul Eddie Altizer

Paul Eddie Altizer

Jun 17, 2019

Paul Eddie Altizer, 64, of Riner passed away on June 17, 2019. He was born May 25, 1955 to the late Thornton “Sonny” and Doris Altizer. He is survived by his children, Ashley Silva and husband, Carlos; Aaron Altizer and wife, Ashley; Carrington Altizer; and Brennan Dorber and husband, Sean; Sister, Kay Gallimore and husband, Alvin; partner, Karla Hall; step...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Jul 21, 2019

Victoria “Vickie” B. Sutton, 75, of Christiansburg, was born October 31, 1943. On Sunday, July 21, 2019, surrounded by her family, Vickie departed this world to rejoin her Heavenly Father. Awaiting Vickie, with open loving arms, were those who preceded her in death, her father, Hastwell Mabry, her mother, Julia Mabry, two beloved cousins, more like brothers, HH “Johnny” Crowder...

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Jul 17, 2019

ELLEN GERTRUDE HYLTON, 70, of Pulaski passed away July 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest & Ethel Hylton; brother, Earnest Hylton, Jr.; and dog, Rocky. Ellen is survived by 2 sons, Timmy Hylton and Terry Hylton & wife, Angel; daughter, Melissa Layton and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Nicole Green & husband, Jason, Kayla Thompson & husband,...

Patricia Cox Bryant

Patricia Cox Bryant

Jul 15, 2019

Patricia Cox Bryant, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 15, 2019. Pat was preceded in death by her mother and father, Vivian and John Dean Cox; and her brother, Larry Michael Cox. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Roger Bryant; daughter, Jennifer Bryant Salyers and husband Kevin Salyers; granddaughters, Emily Salyers and Sydney Salyers; sisters, Sue...

Ernest Monroe McGuire

Ernest Monroe McGuire

Jul 13, 2019

Ernest Monroe McGuire, 81, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2019. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. Ernest enjoyed hunting and fishing, but enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren most of all. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister. Ernest is survived by his...

James B. Martin Jr.

James B. Martin Jr.

Jul 11, 2019

James B. Martin, Jr. (Jimmy), 57, of Riner, VA, went to Heaven on July 11, 2019. He left us way too soon but he is with Jesus now. He was employed at MOOG Aspen in Radford, VA. He was a member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years as ‘Pooch’ 423, and was a member of Auburn United...

Caswell Proctor 'Cas' Graham

Caswell Proctor 'Cas' Graham

Jul 11, 2019

Caswell Proctor Graham, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, went to sleep at home, had sweet dreams and woke up in Heaven on July 11, 2019. Cas was born in Princeton, WV. He graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1942. He joined the Army Air Force and fought in WWII, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He then attended VPI &...

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Jul 11, 2019

Alice Geneva St. Clair, 93, of Christiansburg passed away July 11, 2019 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Sr.; son, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Jr.; parents, Howard & Lelia Stump; brothers Alonia & Bobby Stump; and sisters, Opal Crawford & Martha Spencer. Alice is survived...

Ann Louise Vaughn

Ann Louise Vaughn

Jul 9, 2019

Ann Louise Vaughn, 59, of Radford peacefully passed away on July 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Linkous; brother, Donald Linkous; and step father, Bud Shepherd. Ann is survived by her mother, Shirley Shepherd; fiancée, Curtis Young; son, Derek Vaughn (Deonna Thompson); daughter, Ashley Lytton (Keith Lytton); grandchildren, Caleb, Zach, Jace, Jordan, Jayden, Taylor and...

George Kawood Lucas

George Kawood Lucas

Jul 5, 2019

George Kawood Lucas, of Piney Woods, Riner, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2019. He was 82 and a forester by education, training, and career. The youngest of four children of James Theodore and Eloise Summers Lucas, he was raised on the family dairy farm in the Childress area of Montgomery County. His uncle, Roderick Lucas, was...

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

Jul 3, 2019

James (Jim) Franklin Noll, 77, went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 3, 2019, in Christiansburg Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Moeser Noll; his son J. Michael Noll and wife Diane of Gainesville, Ga.; grandsons Joshua, Aaron and Stephen Noll, also of Gainesville; daughter Donna Noll Neel and husband Barry of Bluefield,...

Edward Epperly

Edward Epperly

Jul 2, 2019

Edward Epperly 87, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, after a life that was well lived. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 66 years, Dollie Epperly; sons, Norman Epperly (Janet), Jerry Epperly (Angie); daughter, Sharon Flinchum (Wendell); grandchildren, Amy (Charlie), Jason (Melissa), Adam...

Janice Faye Dickerson

Janice Faye Dickerson

Jun 28, 2019

Janice Lester Dickerson, 79, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Janice was born on May 1, 1940, in Riner, VA. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Bentley H. and Georgia Lester; her sister, Joyce Lester Reed; and brother-in-law, Charles Eugene Reed, also, a niece; Karen Joyce Reed. She is survived by her niece, Connie...

Mary Frances Hylton

Mary Frances Hylton

Jun 28, 2019

Mary Frances Hylton, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilton and Dessie Trail, a sister, Virginia “Jenny” Boyd, and three brothers, Hubert, Harley, and Alvie Trail. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond “Junior” Hylton, two sisters, Polly Boyd (Roger)...

Carol McGlothlin

Carol McGlothlin

Jun 25, 2019

Carol McGlothlin, 65, of Pulaski, was called home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randal McGlothlin; sister, Ann Eldridge; and brother, Charles Beach. Carol is survived by her children, Mandy Collins (Matt), Deana Doby (Jason), Jamie McGlothlin (Jennifer); grandchildren, Cooper Collins, Ledger Doby, Connor McGlothlin, Zac McGlothlin; and nephews, Mark Eldridge and Paul...

Matthew Scott Bryant

Matthew Scott Bryant

Jun 22, 2019

Matthew Scott Bryant 40, born February 06, 1979 to Laura Sowers and Cecil Bryant died June 22, 2019. He is survived by his mother Laura Sowers; brother, Steven Sowers (Donna); nephew, AJ Sowers (Chelsea); great-niece, Scarlett Sowers; special friends, Kathy Donathan, Scott Mason and Kevin Mason. Until we see each other again. Memorial Service Tuesday 25, 2019 at 2 PM...

Harold Lee Lester

Harold Lee Lester

Jun 21, 2019

Lester, Harold Lee, 91, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Lester; his father, mother and step father, Leslie Lester, Ora Lester Higgs and Henry Higgs; and a daughter, Joanie Turman. He is survived by daughters,...

Roger  Lee Kempfer

Roger Lee Kempfer

Jun 21, 2019

ROGER LEE KEMPFER, 74, of Riner passed away on June 21, 2019 at Skyline Nursing Home. He was born on July 5, 1944 to the late Charles & Bonnie Kempfer. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon K. Gardner. Roger is survived by his wife, Estella Jo Kempfer of Riner; son, Bradford Kempfer and wife, Ruth; step...

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Jun 19, 2019

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne, born August 30, 1933, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Oren and Minnie Campbell. She was preceded in death by her son, James Hawthorne; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. She is survived by her husband, Mac...

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Jun 18, 2019

A Life well lived Ricky Bruce Palmer Tuesday June 18th, God called Ricky Bruce Palmer home. He left his earthly shell of a body for a heavenly, whole, healthy body. Born July 16 1947, Ricky spent his 71 years with a sense of humor and a fighting spirit. Most of his years here on earth where spent as a local...

Paul Eddie Altizer

Paul Eddie Altizer

Jun 17, 2019

Paul Eddie Altizer, 64, of Riner passed away on June 17, 2019. He was born May 25, 1955 to the late Thornton “Sonny” and Doris Altizer. He is survived by his children, Ashley Silva and husband, Carlos; Aaron Altizer and wife, Ashley; Carrington Altizer; and Brennan Dorber and husband, Sean; Sister, Kay Gallimore and husband, Alvin; partner, Karla Hall; step...