Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Cathy Walters Sowers

May 1, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Cathy Walters Sowers on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born December 20, 1957. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Wendell Sowers; her daughter and son-in-law, Trisha and Christopher Heidt; her granddaughters, Ava and Brooke Heidt; mother and stepfather, Bonnie and John Dunn; sister, Vicky Via. Cathy is...

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Darlene Fitting

Apr 30, 2023

‘The day your heart stopped beating, mine changed forever’. Darlene Fitting, 65 of Riner, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on April 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Marie Thompson; and her husband, Richard Kent Fitting. Darlene is survived by her children, Teresa Eggers (Stephen); Matthew Gardner (Megan); grandchildren Emma...

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Carolyn Bishop Moses

Apr 21, 2023

Carolyn B. Moses, 71, of Riner, Virginia passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on Friday afternoon, April 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald (Jerry) Moses and her parents, George Howery and Edna Reed Bishop. She is survived by her son, Michael Scaggs; sisters, Dianne B. Gearheart (Bill), Delores B. Wirt; grandson, Brandon...

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Anna Mae Pack

Apr 15, 2023

Anna Mae Pack passed away peacefully after a brief illness at NRV Carilion Hospital on April 15 due to cardiac arrest and complications from kidney failure. She was born on March 31, 1945, to William and Elizabeth Gravely in Christiansburg, VA. She was one of 10 children, who attended Asbury United Methodist Church. Mae attended Christiansburg Institute prior to marrying...

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James L. Gallimore

Apr 12, 2023

James L. Gallimore, passed away on, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Christiansburg, VA, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Effie Gallimore; brother, Billy J. Gallimore. He is survived by Starlene Linkous; sons, Jamie Gallimore, David Linkous; sisters, Dorothy, Edith, Ruth, Charlsie; brothers, Walter, and Frankie; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. The...

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Richard Michael Sumler

Apr 10, 2023

Richard Michael Sumler, 61 of Radford, went to his heavenly home on April 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald R. Sumler; mother, Lucille M. Sumler; and brother, Steven W. Sumler. Richard is survived by his cherished wife, Loretta M. Sumler; second mama, Louise Sumler; children, Chasity D. Sumler, Michael W. Sumler (Michelle); stepchildren, Desiree E....

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Rhonda Renae Reaves

Apr 9, 2023

Rhonda Renae Reaves, 53, of Christiansburg, VA went to forever dance with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Resurrection Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and earned her B.S. degree in Psychology from Liberty University. She is proceeded in death by her fathers, Ronald James “R.J” Coleman and Roger Pete Reed; aunt,...

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Nevaeh Skye Booker

Apr 8, 2023

Nevaeh Skye Booker was born on March 7, 2008 in Charotte, NC to Candice Latrice Booker and Edmond Wayne Davis (deceased). Her passing was sudden and very unexpected. While her time on Earth was cut short, she made the most of the time she had. Nevaeh moved to Blacksburg at the young age of 1 year old and was very...

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Jason Allen Hoose

Apr 6, 2023

Jason Allen Hoose, 53, of Riner, passed away peaceful with his wife and girls surrounding his side on Wednesday, April 6, 2023. He was born on August 19, 1969 in Flint Michigan to parents, Bill and Linda Hoose. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen W. Hoose, Mary Ellen Hoose, James and Ruth Phelps; uncle, Alex Borowiak. He...

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Wanda Mae Hale

Mar 31, 2023

Wanda Mae Hale passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the age of 61 after a short courageous battle with cancer. Wanda Mae is preceded in death by her parents, John and Wanda Dickerson, and sister/best friend, Judy Dickerson, all of Floyd County, VA. Wanda Mae is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years...

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Martha 'Mae' Perna Hylton

Mar 27, 2023

Martha “Mae” Perna Hylton, age 83, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born August 31, 1939 in Missouri to the late Charles and Winona Skinner Perna. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Hylton. Martha is survived by her son, Mark Hylton and Jennifer Wade, daughter, Becky Presgraves and Dwayne Presgraves, grandchildren,...

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Barbara Lou Crowder

Mar 26, 2023

Barbara Lou Crowder, passed away peacefully in her Blacksburg home on Sunday March 26, 2023 at the age of 85. Predeceased by Mckinley Crowder, loving husband of 55 years, David Crowder, son, three brothers, and one sister. Lovingly remembered by, her sister Lula and husband John Collins, Daughter Deborah Crowder, Daughter Patricia Foley, Grandchildren April Crowder, April Shepard and Husband,...

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Alechia Mae Stone-Vaughn

Mar 24, 2023

Alechia Mae Stone-Vaughn, 56, of Christiansburg VA. passed away on March 24, 2023. She is preceded in death by parents James Lester William Stone and Nellie Mae Long Stone. Grandparents William (Bill) and Nell Stone, Irene and Carl William Long. Alechia is survived by her husband Michael Vaughn, son Matthew William Stone, daughter Scarlett Lee Kirkpatrick, brother James William Stone...

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Mary Ethel Wheeling

Mar 22, 2023

Wheeling, Mary Ethel, 94, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mary Ethel was born in Montgomery County, VA on January 4, 1929 She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie Richardson Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Mae Wheeling, Edith Darcas Wheeling...

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Lori Bentley

Mar 19, 2023

Lori Bentley, 58 of Christiansburg passed away March 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Tuttle; father, Lee Cross; sister, Vicky Cross; and sister-in-law, Susan Cross. Lori is survived by her husband, Donald Bentley; children, Hannah Bentley and fiancé, Brett Smith, Austin Hamel and wife, Lindsay, Brad Hamel, and Shawn Hamel; grandchildren, Zac Wickline, Gabriel Hamel,...

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Ann Hornbarger Carter

Mar 18, 2023

Ann Hornbarger Carter, 92, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg Virginia, died on March 18th, 2023, at home surrounded by love. Ann was born on March 16th, 1931 in Davy West Virginia. After Ann graduated from Christiansburg High School, she went on to study at Radford College and then Oklahoma State University where she graduated with a BS in Education. After...

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Roberto "Robert" Javier Mayorga

Mar 16, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Roberto "Robert" Javier Mayorga on 3/16/2023. Robert was born on 6/20/1967 and is survived by his loving spouse, Susan; stepchildren Avalon and Jesse McMullen; sons Anthony and Christopher Rilling; mother Carmen Gonzales Posada; siblings Carmen Strickling (spouse William Strickling and son Benjamin), Carlos Mayorga (spouse Nancy Mayorga and...

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John Edward Atkins

Mar 11, 2023

ATKINS, JOHN EDWARD, 97 of Maybrook, VA, passed away in the loving care of his family, on March 11, 2023 on the eve of his 98th birthday, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Christiansburg, VA. He was born on March 12, 1925 the seventh child, (eight sons and a daughter), born to Warren L. and Blanche (Williams)...

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Frances M. Mottesheard

Mar 10, 2023

Frances M. Mottesheard age 84, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at her home. The daughter of the late Alexander Merle and Neda Thompson McGuire, she attended Bain Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. She retired from Corning Glass and also Harvey’s Chevrolet. She enjoyed crafts and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald...

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Linda W. Smith

Mar 10, 2023

On Friday, March 10, 2023 Linda W. Smith, 74 of Riner, passed away. Linda was born on April 28, 1948 in Blacksburg, VA, to the late Joseph F. Wolfe and Maggie Wolfe Parrish. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Vance E. Smith; and her brother, Donnie Wolfe. She is...

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