Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Roger Dale Hamlin

Roger Dale Hamlin

Jan 20, 2019

ROGER DALE HAMLIN, 66, of Floyd went home on January 20th. He served in the US Army. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, John and Reba Hamlin and a sister, Dianna Bratton. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hamlin; sons, Steve Hamlin and wife, Carmen, and Jonathan Hamilin and wife, Shaunee; granddaughters, Haleigh Hamlin and Jaylynn Hamlin;...

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Jan 19, 2019

Eva Jane Pettus Steger, 58, of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jane will always be remembered for rescuing animals and helping others as well as taking care of people. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Curtis E. Pettus. She is survived by her mother, Audrey Ellis; son, Clint Steger; daughters, Alexandra Dean and Katelyn Peters;...

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Jan 18, 2019

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor, born November 24, 1950, went to be with her Savior on January 18, 2019. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Hall; her step-mother, Violet Hall; her step-father, Sherman Lloyd; a brother, Ernest Hall; and sister, Betty Tratnik. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 50 years, Stan Taylor of Elliston;...

William Harvey Payne Jr.

William Harvey Payne Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

William Harvey Payne Jr., 90, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on September 15, 1928, in Gilbert, WV, to the late William H. Payne Sr. and Rosa Belle Adair Payne. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Viola Agnes Tenney Payne, and by his five brothers and four sisters. He...

Nathan Edward Hale

Nathan Edward Hale

Jan 14, 2019

Nathan Edward Hale, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Bent Mountain, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erby & Nora Hale; infant brother, “Buck”; sisters, Barbara Gene Hubbard & husband, Dewey, Yvonne Matilda Gray & husband, Ben; and other cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Shay...

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Jan 13, 2019

Courtland Alexander Stewart, 45, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home in Lillington, NC. Court was born March 23, 1973. He graduated from Christiansburg (VA) High School, Radford (VA) University, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Court was intensely loyal and kind. He was known for many things – he liked interesting facts, performing magic tricks, building...

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Jan 10, 2019

Willadean Adkins Pequignot, 82 of Christiansburg, Va. Passed away at her home on Thursday January 10, 2019 after an ongoing battle with cancer since 2006. She is survived by one sister, Shirley Notter of Hilliard, Oh.; three sons, Redrick Barstal Custer (Debra), Kevin Dale Custer (Michelle) and David Wayne Custer all of Christiansburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ashley Custer, Amanda Stuart, John...

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Jan 8, 2019

Marvareen Porter Fulcher entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019, at the age of 86 years. She was born in Gilliam, West Virginia and grew up in a coal mining town where her father was a tippel manager. She graduated from Northfork High School with the class of 1949,...

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Jan 7, 2019

Delano Lee Cochran “Cookie”, 79 of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Melda Bailey Cochran; and brothers, Roger and Jerry Cochran. Lee is survived by his loving wife and friend of 30 years, Doris; son, Jeffrey Cochran and wife Joi, daughter, Susan Cochran and husband Harvey Morris; brother,...

Steve William Light

Steve William Light

Jan 5, 2019

Steve William Light, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2019. Steve was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewey Light Sr. and Beatrice Light. Steve is survived by his wife, Colleen Light; daughter, Brooke Light; brothers, Dewey Light Jr. and Michael (Karen) Light; sisters, Rose (Jim) Stone, Judy Lafon, Connie Vanhoozier; and by his uncle, David...

Christine Mills Dudley

Christine Mills Dudley

Jan 4, 2019

Christine Mills Dudley, 84, of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Henry and Dana Shepherd Mills; and husband, Bernard Walter Dudley. She is survived by her children, David Dudley and wife Vicky, James Dudley and wife Donna, Sylvia Reed and husband Wendell, Brenda Bevins and husband...

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Jan 1, 2019

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Left to cherish her memory are son, Larry Renfroe and his wife Drema; grandson, Philip Renfroe and wife Amanda and great-grandson, Wade; granddaughter, Laura Renfroe and great-grandson, Ethan; step-grandsons, Duane, Joseph (Jeni), Aaron (Alicia); as well as 12 step-great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held...

Freda Louise Curtis

Freda Louise Curtis

Dec 31, 2018

Freda Louise Curtis 82, of Cape Coral Fl., formerly of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Monday December 31, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Robert ‘Bob’ Long and Mae Sledd Long. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Curtis; brothers, Robert Long, James Long and Phillip ‘Bubby’ Long; sister, Ruth Gravely; special niece, Audrey ‘Sissy’...

Robert Job III

Robert Job III

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Job III, (82) of Christiansburg VA passed away from this earth on December 29, 2018 joining the Lord and all of his loved ones that have passed before him. Bob was born April 22, 1936, in Charleston, WV to his late parents Robert Job Jr., and Blanche Irma Miner Job. He was preceded by his daughter Katherine Elizabeth Job,...

Alton Frank Correll

Alton Frank Correll

Dec 28, 2018

Alton Frank Correll, 85, of Blacksburg, (formerly Concord NC) went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 28, 2018. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the trucking industry after over 45 years of service. He was awarded many safety and service awards. His love for trucking led him to become an avid collector...

Michael Avery Gallimore

Michael Avery Gallimore

Dec 27, 2018

MICHAEL AVERY GALLIMORE, 62, of Christiansburg was born January 4, 1956 and passed away December 27, 2018. He attended Prices Fork United Methodist Church and played trumpet at Blacksburg High School. He was an avid Virginia Tech Hokie and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed playing table tennis at Squires at Virginia Tech. Michael was preceded in death by his parents,...

Anne Helmi Belew

Anne Helmi Belew

Dec 24, 2018

ANNE HELMI BELEW, 60, of Newport passed away December 24, 2018 at her home with her family. She worked at Inside Imaging in Roanoke. Anne was a member of Fieldstone United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Heino Martinson. Anne is survived by her husband, Andy Belew; sons, Tim Belew & wife, Lori, Greg Belew, and...

Charlie Wayne Miles

Charlie Wayne Miles

Dec 23, 2018

CHARLIE WAYNE MILES, 78, of Christiansburg passed away December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Edith Miles; brothers, Clarence Jr., Wilfred & Robert Miles; sisters, Mary Alice Moore and Louise Price; and nephews, Bobby, Alan & Curtis Miles. Charlie is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Cheryl Tilley, Debbie Emero, Randy Miles, Phyllis...

Nguyet Ha

Nguyet Ha

Dec 22, 2018

Nguyet Ha, of Christiansburg, born December 31, 1932, passed away on December 22, 2018. She is survived by her children, Tuyet Lucero (daughter), Rene Lucero (husband), Robert, Arnold, Eleanor, Delia; Tin Le (son), Phuoc Le (former wife), Peter, Pauline; Trung Le (son), Lan Doan (wife), Thanh, Triet, Thien, Thuy; Tho Le (son), Tacey, Thang, Taylor, Thinh; Thuy Le (daughter); Jena...

Coy R Slate

Coy R Slate

Dec 22, 2018

Coy Rudolph Slate, 82, of Dublin Va. passed away Saturday, December 22 2018 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. He was a member of New Dublin Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were playing music and building furniture for family and friends. Coy is survived by his wife, Lydia Jane Slate; daughter, Wendy Slate Steiss and husband, Darren; Son, Patrick Slate and wife,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Roger Dale Hamlin

Roger Dale Hamlin

Jan 20, 2019

ROGER DALE HAMLIN, 66, of Floyd went home on January 20th. He served in the US Army. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, John and Reba Hamlin and a sister, Dianna Bratton. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hamlin; sons, Steve Hamlin and wife, Carmen, and Jonathan Hamilin and wife, Shaunee; granddaughters, Haleigh Hamlin and Jaylynn Hamlin;...

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Jan 19, 2019

Eva Jane Pettus Steger, 58, of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jane will always be remembered for rescuing animals and helping others as well as taking care of people. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Curtis E. Pettus. She is survived by her mother, Audrey Ellis; son, Clint Steger; daughters, Alexandra Dean and Katelyn Peters;...

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Jan 18, 2019

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor, born November 24, 1950, went to be with her Savior on January 18, 2019. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Hall; her step-mother, Violet Hall; her step-father, Sherman Lloyd; a brother, Ernest Hall; and sister, Betty Tratnik. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 50 years, Stan Taylor of Elliston;...

William Harvey Payne Jr.

William Harvey Payne Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

William Harvey Payne Jr., 90, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on September 15, 1928, in Gilbert, WV, to the late William H. Payne Sr. and Rosa Belle Adair Payne. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Viola Agnes Tenney Payne, and by his five brothers and four sisters. He...

Nathan Edward Hale

Nathan Edward Hale

Jan 14, 2019

Nathan Edward Hale, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Bent Mountain, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erby & Nora Hale; infant brother, “Buck”; sisters, Barbara Gene Hubbard & husband, Dewey, Yvonne Matilda Gray & husband, Ben; and other cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Shay...

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Courtland Alexander Stewart

Jan 13, 2019

Courtland Alexander Stewart, 45, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home in Lillington, NC. Court was born March 23, 1973. He graduated from Christiansburg (VA) High School, Radford (VA) University, and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Court was intensely loyal and kind. He was known for many things – he liked interesting facts, performing magic tricks, building...

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Willadean Adkins Pequignot

Jan 10, 2019

Willadean Adkins Pequignot, 82 of Christiansburg, Va. Passed away at her home on Thursday January 10, 2019 after an ongoing battle with cancer since 2006. She is survived by one sister, Shirley Notter of Hilliard, Oh.; three sons, Redrick Barstal Custer (Debra), Kevin Dale Custer (Michelle) and David Wayne Custer all of Christiansburg, Va.; grandchildren, Ashley Custer, Amanda Stuart, John...

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Marvareen Porter Fulcher

Jan 8, 2019

Marvareen Porter Fulcher entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019, at the age of 86 years. She was born in Gilliam, West Virginia and grew up in a coal mining town where her father was a tippel manager. She graduated from Northfork High School with the class of 1949,...

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Delano Lee Cochran 'Cookie'

Jan 7, 2019

Delano Lee Cochran “Cookie”, 79 of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Melda Bailey Cochran; and brothers, Roger and Jerry Cochran. Lee is survived by his loving wife and friend of 30 years, Doris; son, Jeffrey Cochran and wife Joi, daughter, Susan Cochran and husband Harvey Morris; brother,...

Steve William Light

Steve William Light

Jan 5, 2019

Steve William Light, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2019. Steve was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewey Light Sr. and Beatrice Light. Steve is survived by his wife, Colleen Light; daughter, Brooke Light; brothers, Dewey Light Jr. and Michael (Karen) Light; sisters, Rose (Jim) Stone, Judy Lafon, Connie Vanhoozier; and by his uncle, David...

Christine Mills Dudley

Christine Mills Dudley

Jan 4, 2019

Christine Mills Dudley, 84, of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Henry and Dana Shepherd Mills; and husband, Bernard Walter Dudley. She is survived by her children, David Dudley and wife Vicky, James Dudley and wife Donna, Sylvia Reed and husband Wendell, Brenda Bevins and husband...

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell

Jan 1, 2019

Ila Mae Renfroe Harrell, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Left to cherish her memory are son, Larry Renfroe and his wife Drema; grandson, Philip Renfroe and wife Amanda and great-grandson, Wade; granddaughter, Laura Renfroe and great-grandson, Ethan; step-grandsons, Duane, Joseph (Jeni), Aaron (Alicia); as well as 12 step-great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held...

Freda Louise Curtis

Freda Louise Curtis

Dec 31, 2018

Freda Louise Curtis 82, of Cape Coral Fl., formerly of Christiansburg, Va. passed away Monday December 31, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Robert ‘Bob’ Long and Mae Sledd Long. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Curtis; brothers, Robert Long, James Long and Phillip ‘Bubby’ Long; sister, Ruth Gravely; special niece, Audrey ‘Sissy’...

Robert Job III

Robert Job III

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Job III, (82) of Christiansburg VA passed away from this earth on December 29, 2018 joining the Lord and all of his loved ones that have passed before him. Bob was born April 22, 1936, in Charleston, WV to his late parents Robert Job Jr., and Blanche Irma Miner Job. He was preceded by his daughter Katherine Elizabeth Job,...

Alton Frank Correll

Alton Frank Correll

Dec 28, 2018

Alton Frank Correll, 85, of Blacksburg, (formerly Concord NC) went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 28, 2018. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the trucking industry after over 45 years of service. He was awarded many safety and service awards. His love for trucking led him to become an avid collector...

Michael Avery Gallimore

Michael Avery Gallimore

Dec 27, 2018

MICHAEL AVERY GALLIMORE, 62, of Christiansburg was born January 4, 1956 and passed away December 27, 2018. He attended Prices Fork United Methodist Church and played trumpet at Blacksburg High School. He was an avid Virginia Tech Hokie and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed playing table tennis at Squires at Virginia Tech. Michael was preceded in death by his parents,...

Anne Helmi Belew

Anne Helmi Belew

Dec 24, 2018

ANNE HELMI BELEW, 60, of Newport passed away December 24, 2018 at her home with her family. She worked at Inside Imaging in Roanoke. Anne was a member of Fieldstone United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Heino Martinson. Anne is survived by her husband, Andy Belew; sons, Tim Belew & wife, Lori, Greg Belew, and...

Charlie Wayne Miles

Charlie Wayne Miles

Dec 23, 2018

CHARLIE WAYNE MILES, 78, of Christiansburg passed away December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Edith Miles; brothers, Clarence Jr., Wilfred & Robert Miles; sisters, Mary Alice Moore and Louise Price; and nephews, Bobby, Alan & Curtis Miles. Charlie is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Cheryl Tilley, Debbie Emero, Randy Miles, Phyllis...

Nguyet Ha

Nguyet Ha

Dec 22, 2018

Nguyet Ha, of Christiansburg, born December 31, 1932, passed away on December 22, 2018. She is survived by her children, Tuyet Lucero (daughter), Rene Lucero (husband), Robert, Arnold, Eleanor, Delia; Tin Le (son), Phuoc Le (former wife), Peter, Pauline; Trung Le (son), Lan Doan (wife), Thanh, Triet, Thien, Thuy; Tho Le (son), Tacey, Thang, Taylor, Thinh; Thuy Le (daughter); Jena...

Coy R Slate

Coy R Slate

Dec 22, 2018

Coy Rudolph Slate, 82, of Dublin Va. passed away Saturday, December 22 2018 at Pulaski Health and Rehab. He was a member of New Dublin Presbyterian Church. His hobbies were playing music and building furniture for family and friends. Coy is survived by his wife, Lydia Jane Slate; daughter, Wendy Slate Steiss and husband, Darren; Son, Patrick Slate and wife,...