Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Melissa Ann Adkins

Melissa Ann Adkins

Feb 5, 2023

Melissa Ann Adkins, 52 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lucas Sr. and Geraldine Lucas. Melissa is survived by her children, Kristian Adkins, Jonathan Adkins, Ashley Tincher, Travis Harvey; grandchildren, Haley Weddle, Kaelyn Weddle, Triston Adkins, Alexander Adkins, James Tincher; and brothers, John Lucas, Jr. and Steven Lucas. Per...

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Jan 30, 2023

Carl Willis Karickhoff of 1075 Cassatt Lane, Christiansburg, VA passed away at home on January 30, 2023. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on May 6, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Camden and Wilma Pauline (Casto) Karickhoff. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV and served in the army during the...

James Craig Yeager

James Craig Yeager

Jan 30, 2023

James Craig Yeager, 76, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Born in Alton, IL in 1947, he was the son of James S. and Lorraine A. Yeager of Bethalto, IL. Jim graduated from Alton High in 1965 and from Lake Forest College in 1969, with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He went on to have a...

Justin Massie Maxwell

Justin Massie Maxwell

Jan 30, 2023

Justin Massie Maxwell left this world on Monday January 30, 2023. He resided in Hiwassee, Virginia. Justin is survived by his Mother, Alisa Colpitts, and his Father, Randall Maxwell; as well as both of their respective families. There will be more fish swimming in the river as Justin is no longer around to fish the rivers that he loved. Justin...

Richard B. Callahan

Richard B. Callahan

Jan 30, 2023

Richard B. Callahan, age 64, of Dublin, VA, passed away on January 30, 2023 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary; and brothers, Raymond Jr. and Ronald. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carrie; son, Raymond; daughter, Lynsey; son-in-law, Josh; sister, Laura; and other cherished family and friends. Richard...

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Jan 28, 2023

We are sad to announce that on Saturday, January 28, 2023, Michael Gibson Noonkester, loving husband, brother, father of four, and grandfather of four & a half, passed away at the age of 51. Mike was preceded in death by his father, David Noonkester; mother, Sandra; older sister, Beth. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joan; daughters,...

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Jan 25, 2023

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder, 100, died on January 25, 2023. She was born to Clinton H. Altizer and Bessie Quesenberry Altizer in Snowville, Virginia on June 5, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents and her baby sister, Willie Sue; her husband Rodney P. Kinder, after 68 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Auburn High School...

Kyle Adam Mills

Kyle Adam Mills

Jan 25, 2023

Kyle "Adam" Mills' Soul was Set Free on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 22 Years Old. He was Born in Christiansburg, VA on June 02, 2000. He was Known for His Care Free Spirit. He Could Never Commit to Anything lol!! He was Happy Jumping from Place to Place and Never Worrying about the Future. He was Always Full of...

David 'Dave' Rowe

David 'Dave' Rowe

Jan 24, 2023

David ‘Dave’ Strother Rowe, 71, of Blacksburg, VA checked out of this life to meet the Lord on January 24, 2023. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his beloved daughters Kristen and Stephanie; his grandpets Sofie, Cleo, and Cooper; and the remaining members of the Three Musketeers, brother Stephen, and sister Ellen along with her husband Chico. He will...

Richard 'Dickie' Carper Shelburne

Richard 'Dickie' Carper Shelburne

Jan 23, 2023

Richard (Dickie) Carper Shelburne died peacefully at his home on January 23, 2023. He was born in a house on the family farm on March 22, 1942, and lived in the Childress area of Montgomery County all his life. He was proud to be a farmer and loved the land and his livestock. He often said he preferred four-legged animals...

Edgar "Ed" Craig Turner Sr.

Edgar "Ed" Craig Turner Sr.

Jan 22, 2023

Edgar “Ed” Craig Turner Sr. passed away in his home in Christiansburg, VA, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Ed was a man of many talents and interests who loved his family and friends well. Born September 1, 1956, Ed was the second child of Ernest Craig Turner, Jr. and Janet Reed Turner of Blacksburg, VA. Ed leaves behind his sister...

James 'Pete' Louis Miles

James 'Pete' Louis Miles

Jan 22, 2023

James (Pete) Louis Miles February 26, 1936 - January 22, 2023 Pete Miles was a simple man and a U.S. Veteran. He retired from Virginia Dept of Transportation after 36 years of service to the commonwealth but then built several homes for many people around the area. Born on February 26, 1936 in Christiansburg, Virginia to Martha Reed and Jim...

Ronnie Fasois Harman

Ronnie Fasois Harman

Jan 21, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Ronnie Fasois Harman, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away at age eighty-five. Born to Speros and Catherine Fasois on September 4, 1937 in New York, NY. She attended Radford College where she met David Harman, a cadet at VPI, who would become her husband. They were married for 63 years. Ronnie was a...

Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough

Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough

Jan 20, 2023

Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough, formerly of Floyd, passed away January 20, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. She passed away in her home in Riverview, Florida surrounded by her family. It would be wrong to say Jeanette lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined....

Linda Gail Price Anders

Linda Gail Price Anders

Jan 20, 2023

Linda Gail Price Anders, 72 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born March 15, 1950 to father, Roy Price, Sr. and mother, Doris Powell. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Rex Anders; stepfather, AT Powell, son who she loved more than anything, Timothy Anders;...

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Jan 18, 2023

Lynda Bishop Nelson (born Lynda Carolyn Bishop), who filled her life with friends, family, love, and magic, passed away at LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia, on January 18, 2023. She was 78. Lynda was born to Clarence and Maxine Bishop (nee Howery) at New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg on October 22, 1944. She began riding horses as a young girl...

Jay Lynn Horne

Jay Lynn Horne

Jan 17, 2023

Jay Lynn Horne of Shawsville, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Marie Horne; and mother-in-law, Geneva Morris. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Christine Horne; children, Tammy Atkinson, Jason Horne and wife Amanda; 8 grandkids; 10 great-grandkids; and sister-in-law, Betty Helvey. The family would like...

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Jan 16, 2023

Antoine “Mike” Scott, age 45 of Pulaski, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1977 in Toledo, Ohio and was raised in Christiansburg, Virginia. In 1997, Mike graduated from Christiansburg High School where he was considered a “local legend” wearing #6 for the Blue Demon Football...

Marty Moore

Marty Moore

Jan 15, 2023

Marty Moore, age 54 of Dublin died Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on January 12, 1969 a son of the late Carlos and Betty Moore. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Dustin; and sister, Fay Hardin. Surviving is his wife, Tomissa Riffe; children, Taylor Moore, Trevor Moore, Stephanie Martin, Kasie Riffe, Summer and Josh...

Debbie Wells Warren

Debbie Wells Warren

Jan 14, 2023

Debbie “Deb” Wells Warren, daughter of the late Ralph Wells, Sr. and Lorene Rose Wells was born on September 5, 1955. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Tom Warren, Jr. of Stuart, VA where they pastor the Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy. Her proudest accomplishment...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Melissa Ann Adkins

Melissa Ann Adkins

Feb 5, 2023

Melissa Ann Adkins, 52 of Christiansburg, passed away on February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lucas Sr. and Geraldine Lucas. Melissa is survived by her children, Kristian Adkins, Jonathan Adkins, Ashley Tincher, Travis Harvey; grandchildren, Haley Weddle, Kaelyn Weddle, Triston Adkins, Alexander Adkins, James Tincher; and brothers, John Lucas, Jr. and Steven Lucas. Per...

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Carl Willis Karickhoff

Jan 30, 2023

Carl Willis Karickhoff of 1075 Cassatt Lane, Christiansburg, VA passed away at home on January 30, 2023. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on May 6, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Camden and Wilma Pauline (Casto) Karickhoff. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV and served in the army during the...

James Craig Yeager

James Craig Yeager

Jan 30, 2023

James Craig Yeager, 76, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Born in Alton, IL in 1947, he was the son of James S. and Lorraine A. Yeager of Bethalto, IL. Jim graduated from Alton High in 1965 and from Lake Forest College in 1969, with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He went on to have a...

Justin Massie Maxwell

Justin Massie Maxwell

Jan 30, 2023

Justin Massie Maxwell left this world on Monday January 30, 2023. He resided in Hiwassee, Virginia. Justin is survived by his Mother, Alisa Colpitts, and his Father, Randall Maxwell; as well as both of their respective families. There will be more fish swimming in the river as Justin is no longer around to fish the rivers that he loved. Justin...

Richard B. Callahan

Richard B. Callahan

Jan 30, 2023

Richard B. Callahan, age 64, of Dublin, VA, passed away on January 30, 2023 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary; and brothers, Raymond Jr. and Ronald. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carrie; son, Raymond; daughter, Lynsey; son-in-law, Josh; sister, Laura; and other cherished family and friends. Richard...

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Michael Gibson Noonkester

Jan 28, 2023

We are sad to announce that on Saturday, January 28, 2023, Michael Gibson Noonkester, loving husband, brother, father of four, and grandfather of four & a half, passed away at the age of 51. Mike was preceded in death by his father, David Noonkester; mother, Sandra; older sister, Beth. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joan; daughters,...

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder

Jan 25, 2023

Junita Sally Altizer Kinder, 100, died on January 25, 2023. She was born to Clinton H. Altizer and Bessie Quesenberry Altizer in Snowville, Virginia on June 5, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents and her baby sister, Willie Sue; her husband Rodney P. Kinder, after 68 years of marriage. She was a graduate of Auburn High School...

Kyle Adam Mills

Kyle Adam Mills

Jan 25, 2023

Kyle "Adam" Mills' Soul was Set Free on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 22 Years Old. He was Born in Christiansburg, VA on June 02, 2000. He was Known for His Care Free Spirit. He Could Never Commit to Anything lol!! He was Happy Jumping from Place to Place and Never Worrying about the Future. He was Always Full of...

David 'Dave' Rowe

David 'Dave' Rowe

Jan 24, 2023

David ‘Dave’ Strother Rowe, 71, of Blacksburg, VA checked out of this life to meet the Lord on January 24, 2023. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his beloved daughters Kristen and Stephanie; his grandpets Sofie, Cleo, and Cooper; and the remaining members of the Three Musketeers, brother Stephen, and sister Ellen along with her husband Chico. He will...

Richard 'Dickie' Carper Shelburne

Richard 'Dickie' Carper Shelburne

Jan 23, 2023

Richard (Dickie) Carper Shelburne died peacefully at his home on January 23, 2023. He was born in a house on the family farm on March 22, 1942, and lived in the Childress area of Montgomery County all his life. He was proud to be a farmer and loved the land and his livestock. He often said he preferred four-legged animals...

Edgar "Ed" Craig Turner Sr.

Edgar "Ed" Craig Turner Sr.

Jan 22, 2023

Edgar “Ed” Craig Turner Sr. passed away in his home in Christiansburg, VA, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Ed was a man of many talents and interests who loved his family and friends well. Born September 1, 1956, Ed was the second child of Ernest Craig Turner, Jr. and Janet Reed Turner of Blacksburg, VA. Ed leaves behind his sister...

James 'Pete' Louis Miles

James 'Pete' Louis Miles

Jan 22, 2023

James (Pete) Louis Miles February 26, 1936 - January 22, 2023 Pete Miles was a simple man and a U.S. Veteran. He retired from Virginia Dept of Transportation after 36 years of service to the commonwealth but then built several homes for many people around the area. Born on February 26, 1936 in Christiansburg, Virginia to Martha Reed and Jim...

Ronnie Fasois Harman

Ronnie Fasois Harman

Jan 21, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Ronnie Fasois Harman, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away at age eighty-five. Born to Speros and Catherine Fasois on September 4, 1937 in New York, NY. She attended Radford College where she met David Harman, a cadet at VPI, who would become her husband. They were married for 63 years. Ronnie was a...

Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough

Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough

Jan 20, 2023

Jeanette Hodges Hansbrough, formerly of Floyd, passed away January 20, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. She passed away in her home in Riverview, Florida surrounded by her family. It would be wrong to say Jeanette lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined....

Linda Gail Price Anders

Linda Gail Price Anders

Jan 20, 2023

Linda Gail Price Anders, 72 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born March 15, 1950 to father, Roy Price, Sr. and mother, Doris Powell. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Rex Anders; stepfather, AT Powell, son who she loved more than anything, Timothy Anders;...

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Lynda Bishop Nelson

Jan 18, 2023

Lynda Bishop Nelson (born Lynda Carolyn Bishop), who filled her life with friends, family, love, and magic, passed away at LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia, on January 18, 2023. She was 78. Lynda was born to Clarence and Maxine Bishop (nee Howery) at New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg on October 22, 1944. She began riding horses as a young girl...

Jay Lynn Horne

Jay Lynn Horne

Jan 17, 2023

Jay Lynn Horne of Shawsville, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Marie Horne; and mother-in-law, Geneva Morris. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Christine Horne; children, Tammy Atkinson, Jason Horne and wife Amanda; 8 grandkids; 10 great-grandkids; and sister-in-law, Betty Helvey. The family would like...

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Antoine "Mike" Scott

Jan 16, 2023

Antoine “Mike” Scott, age 45 of Pulaski, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1977 in Toledo, Ohio and was raised in Christiansburg, Virginia. In 1997, Mike graduated from Christiansburg High School where he was considered a “local legend” wearing #6 for the Blue Demon Football...

Marty Moore

Marty Moore

Jan 15, 2023

Marty Moore, age 54 of Dublin died Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on January 12, 1969 a son of the late Carlos and Betty Moore. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Dustin; and sister, Fay Hardin. Surviving is his wife, Tomissa Riffe; children, Taylor Moore, Trevor Moore, Stephanie Martin, Kasie Riffe, Summer and Josh...

Debbie Wells Warren

Debbie Wells Warren

Jan 14, 2023

Debbie “Deb” Wells Warren, daughter of the late Ralph Wells, Sr. and Lorene Rose Wells was born on September 5, 1955. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Tom Warren, Jr. of Stuart, VA where they pastor the Mountain View Church of God of Prophecy. Her proudest accomplishment...

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