Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Anna Elisabeth Webster

Mar 22, 2022

Anna Elisabeth Webster, age 85, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Robinson, passed at New River Valley hospital on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was married to the late MSG (Ret.) Ronald D. Webster Sr., and is survived by and will be missed by her four children, Michael Webster (Patricia) of Hopkins, SC, David Webster (Sharon) and Peter Webster...

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Joseph Stanley Goles

Mar 20, 2022

Joseph Stanley Goles (Poppy), age 79, passed away in his home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born March 20, 1943 in Harford County, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father John Goles, Sr, his mother Lillian Goles (Reid), his first wife Mary Goles (Malatt), his son Joseph Goles, Jr.,...

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James L. Walters

Mar 19, 2022

Finally free from pain, James Lee “Jim” Walters passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Jim was born on March 21, 1948 in Montgomery County to the late John Emmett and Edna Dora Walters. Jim retired early as a supervisor from Food Lion after many years of service throughout Virginia. After retirement he became a loyal...

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Patricia Jean Hill

Mar 19, 2022

Patricia Jean Hill (Proco), 81 of Christiansburg traveled to her final dwelling place on Saturday, March 19th, 2022. She will be greatly missed by everyone she touched. She was most known for her one-of-a-kind laugh and wild spirit. She spent her time participating in and spectating recreational sports. In her later years, she was known to stay up late to...

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Maclary C. Milton

Mar 18, 2022

On July 12, 1954, the world’s greatest whistler and Dad, Maclary Milton was born. On March 18, 2022, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s, he left us. He was preceded by his parents Catherine and Willis. He leaves behind his wife Julia- the girl who finally caught him and who survived his sense of humor; his children who will always...

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Benjamin Edward Linkous

Mar 18, 2022

Benjamin E. Linkous, 70, passed away on March 18, 2022 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served overseas in Korea. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Linkous. Ben is survived by his wife, Wanda Linkous; son, Adam Linkous; son, Chris Cox; daughter, Karen Holley; grandchildren, Caven Holley,...

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Donald Lester Miller

Mar 17, 2022

Donald Lester Miller, age 85, passed away on 17 March 2022 in Roanoke, VA. He was born on 28 August, 1936 in Finesville, New Jersey. He graduated from Palisades High School (Kintnersville, PA) in 1955 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman. He served for six years at multiple duty stations and also represented the Navy on...

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Ricky Hugh Helvey

Mar 15, 2022

Ricky Helvey, age 68 of Shawsville, VA, passed away March 15, 2022. He worked as a tow truck operator for Shelor Motor Corporation. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Everett Helvey, Sr. and Marie Helvey; and two brothers, Jordan and Roger Helvey. Survivors include wife, Diane Roop Helvey; son, Ricky Lee Helvey and wife, Tracy; three...

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Margaret (Peggy) Groff Reed

Mar 14, 2022

Margaret Groff Reed (Peggy) of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, March 13, 2022 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents Louise S. and Richard M. Groff of Roanoke, Virginia, her brothers Richard G. Groff of Bradenton, FL, and William S. Groff of Dillwyn, VA. She is survived by her devoted husband G. M. Reed...

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Franklin Wolford Fletcher Sr.

Mar 14, 2022

Franklin Wolford Fletcher, Sr. passed away March 14, 2022. He was retired from RAAP. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Irene Fletcher; sisters, Juanita Higgs and Shirley Conley; and grandson, Matthew Fletcher. Franklin is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Jean Fletcher; children, Franklin Fletcher, Jr. (Teresa); Teddy Fletcher; Darrell Fletcher (Darlene); Joe Fletcher...

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Patricia Jo Dickens

Mar 14, 2022

Patricia Jo Dickens of Christiansburg, VA passed away on March 14, 2022. She is preceded in death by her true love, Debbie and grandbaby, Little T. She is survived by her children, Sabrina Davidson Ratcliff (Terry), Regina Harris, and April Dickens; grandchildren, Courtney Harris, Aron Harris, November Rainn, Journey Crenshaw, and Kaine Crenshaw; sister/aunt Thelma and special friend, Peggy Larman....

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Wayne Matthew Musselman

Mar 13, 2022

Wayne Matthew Musselman, age 81, went to his heavenly home on March 13, 2022. He was born September 4, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dot Musselman and Ercell Martin Musselman; Dinah Marie Musselman, granddaughter, Regina Hamlin; brother, Teddy Musselman; sisters, Mary Hawley, Bonnie Spaulding and Brenda Quesenberry Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Pearman...

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James "Bob" Bishop

Mar 8, 2022

James “Bob” Bishop our beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend fell asleep quietly in death on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Bob was born February 27, 1934 in Riner, VA. He was the eldest of six sons of the late William Haley Bishop and Blanche Celester Quesenberry Bishop. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his loving...

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Arthur Clarence Hedrick

Mar 6, 2022

Arthur Clarence Hedrick age 69 was born on August 15, 1952 in Greenville, WV. A.C., Grey Wolf and Paw Paw (as he was known to family and friends) lost his battle to cancer on March 6, 2022. A.C. spent his childhood in Greenville, WV. His family relocated to Peterstown WV during his high school years, where he met his high...

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Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr.

Mar 4, 2022

Rev. Howard Joseph Picard, Jr. passed away on March 4, 2022 at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Joseph Picard, Sr. and Adele Picard; sister, Joyce. Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy Hill Drew; daughter, Loryn B. Picard; grandchildren, Anjee and Harris Bruna- Picard; nephews, Bruce Lockhart, Geoff Lockhart, Scott Delgardo; niece,...

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Walter Laing

Mar 3, 2022

Walter Laing, 67 of Christiansburg, passed away on March 3, 2022. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Lynn Graham Laing. He is survived by his brothers, David Laing (Donna) of Star City, AR, Mark Laing of Dublin, VA; and nephews, Alex Laing (Meghan) of Cleveland, OH, and Matthew Laing (Savannah) of China Grove, NC Walter was...

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Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson

Mar 2, 2022

Our loving mother, sister, and wife, Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson, 85, of Christiansburg, VA accepted the hand of Jesus March 2, 2022, after battling multiple health issues leading to hospice care since Christmas Eve 2021, peacefully in her home in Christiansburg, VA. Dolores Leigh Akers Edmondson was born on September 18, 1936 in Williamson, WV to Corbin W. Akers and...

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Gary Wayt Fissell

Mar 2, 2022

Gary Wayt Fissell, 79 of Christiansburg, VA passed away on March 2, 2022 in his home with his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel; and parents, Gilbert and Myrtle. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kristine and Joey; his beloved grandchildren, Hannah, Logan, and Connor; and his brother, Gregory. Gary was born in Washington,...

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Danny Lee Woody

Feb 25, 2022

Danny Woody, 69 of Christiansburg, a proud army veteran of the Vietnam War, gained his angel wings on Friday, February 25, 2022. He lived in Christiansburg most of his life and was a carpenter by trade. He loved going to the beach, fishing, and attending the drag racing at Bristol every year. Danny had a great sense of humor. He...

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Mary Ann `Bircher

Feb 22, 2022

Mary Ann Bircher, 94 of Christiansburg, passed away February 21, 2022. She was a Morgantown, WV native and a devoted and loved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bircher; and daughters, Mari Goff and Bernadine Williams. Mary Ann is survived by her grandsons, Chris Goff (Rania), Jon Goff; and great-granddaughter, Serene Goff. Graveside...

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