Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Apr 1, 2022

Allan Jay Jennelle, Jr., 47, of Christiansburg passed away on April 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Allan J. Jennelle, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bostic; uncles, Eric Bostic and Mike Jennelle; and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Johnson. Allan is survived by his mother and step-dad, Carolyn and Jimmy E. Davis; step-mother, Gail Jennelle; and...

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Apr 1, 2022

Dylan Ray Hatcher, age 27 of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Butch and Lisa Hatcher; his daughter, Mila-Leilani-Raye Hatcher, sister, Kimberly Hatcher; brother, Stanley Wayne Hatcher; grandmother, Barbara Shelor; aunts, Cindy Price, Linda Mize and Pam Hatcher; uncles, Raymond Hatcher, Dwayne Burton, Roy Burton and Ray Burton; several friends that...

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Apr 1, 2022

Willard William Stone, of Christiansburg, Virginia ended his journey on earth and joined his son in Heaven on Friday, April 1st, 2022. A man who lived a simple life but made a lasting impact on each person he met. Willy, as he was known, was born on September 5th, 1963, son of Marshall and Macel Stone. He is proceeded in...

Gary Dowdy

Gary Dowdy

Mar 31, 2022

Gary Lynn Dowdy passed away on 03/31/2022. He was born 10/23/1967. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Chapman Dowdy, and a niece, Sherill Ashley Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Misty Rose Dowdy, and mother, Irene Wood Dowdy. He is survived by a brother, and sister-in-law, Robert Michael Dowdy (Kathy), and nephew Joshua, and 3 stepchildren,...

Deloris Darlene Jones

Deloris Darlene Jones

Mar 31, 2022

Deloris ‘Darlene’ Jones departed this life to join her heavenly Father on March 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ida Marie Underwood; and siblings, Anna Underwood Palmer, Judy Underwood Kenneth Underwood, Billy Underwood, and Roger Underwood. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 56 years, Carl Jones; son, Mike Wheeling; step-son, Darrell...

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Mar 30, 2022

Donald Wayne Felty (Don), passed away on March 30, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1944. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Randolph and Willie Felty; brother, David Felty; and sister, Jean Felty Bowles. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Layne Felty; and his children and their spouses, Tonia Amos, Darin Felty (Kitty), Sheryl...

Susan A. McComas

Susan A. McComas

Mar 29, 2022

Susan A. McComas, 82, of Salem, VA passed away on March 29, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Horace Milton and Carmen Delores Schroeder Wiegand. Susan is survived by her children, Patty McComas Hall and Alan McComas; siblings, Kathie Smith and Gary Wiegand; grandchildren, Katie and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Milo, Lydia, and Oliver;...

Johnny Ray Morris

Johnny Ray Morris

Mar 23, 2022

Johnny Ray Morris, age 68 of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on September 15, 1953. Johnny retired from the Town of Blacksburg after many years of dedicated employment and enjoyed time at the beach. He was a proud grandfather of 6 and loved spending time with his family. Johnny was preceded...

Anna Elisabeth Webster

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...

Joseph Stanley Goles

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.,...

James L. Walters

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...

Patricia Jean Hill

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...

Maclary C. Milton

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...

Benjamin Edward Linkous

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,...

Donald Lester Miller

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...

Ricky Hugh Helvey

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...

Franklin Wolford Fletcher Sr.

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...

Margaret (Peggy) Groff Reed

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...

Patricia Jo Dickens

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....

Wayne Matthew Musselman

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Allan JAY Jennelle Jr.

Apr 1, 2022

Allan Jay Jennelle, Jr., 47, of Christiansburg passed away on April 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Allan J. Jennelle, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bostic; uncles, Eric Bostic and Mike Jennelle; and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Johnson. Allan is survived by his mother and step-dad, Carolyn and Jimmy E. Davis; step-mother, Gail Jennelle; and...

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Dylan Ray Hatcher

Apr 1, 2022

Dylan Ray Hatcher, age 27 of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Butch and Lisa Hatcher; his daughter, Mila-Leilani-Raye Hatcher, sister, Kimberly Hatcher; brother, Stanley Wayne Hatcher; grandmother, Barbara Shelor; aunts, Cindy Price, Linda Mize and Pam Hatcher; uncles, Raymond Hatcher, Dwayne Burton, Roy Burton and Ray Burton; several friends that...

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Willard William "Willy" Stone

Apr 1, 2022

Willard William Stone, of Christiansburg, Virginia ended his journey on earth and joined his son in Heaven on Friday, April 1st, 2022. A man who lived a simple life but made a lasting impact on each person he met. Willy, as he was known, was born on September 5th, 1963, son of Marshall and Macel Stone. He is proceeded in...

Gary Dowdy

Gary Dowdy

Mar 31, 2022

Gary Lynn Dowdy passed away on 03/31/2022. He was born 10/23/1967. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Chapman Dowdy, and a niece, Sherill Ashley Dowdy. He is survived by his wife, Misty Rose Dowdy, and mother, Irene Wood Dowdy. He is survived by a brother, and sister-in-law, Robert Michael Dowdy (Kathy), and nephew Joshua, and 3 stepchildren,...

Deloris Darlene Jones

Deloris Darlene Jones

Mar 31, 2022

Deloris ‘Darlene’ Jones departed this life to join her heavenly Father on March 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ida Marie Underwood; and siblings, Anna Underwood Palmer, Judy Underwood Kenneth Underwood, Billy Underwood, and Roger Underwood. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 56 years, Carl Jones; son, Mike Wheeling; step-son, Darrell...

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Donald Wayne Felty (Don)

Mar 30, 2022

Donald Wayne Felty (Don), passed away on March 30, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1944. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Randolph and Willie Felty; brother, David Felty; and sister, Jean Felty Bowles. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Layne Felty; and his children and their spouses, Tonia Amos, Darin Felty (Kitty), Sheryl...

Susan A. McComas

Susan A. McComas

Mar 29, 2022

Susan A. McComas, 82, of Salem, VA passed away on March 29, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Horace Milton and Carmen Delores Schroeder Wiegand. Susan is survived by her children, Patty McComas Hall and Alan McComas; siblings, Kathie Smith and Gary Wiegand; grandchildren, Katie and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Milo, Lydia, and Oliver;...

Johnny Ray Morris

Johnny Ray Morris

Mar 23, 2022

Johnny Ray Morris, age 68 of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on September 15, 1953. Johnny retired from the Town of Blacksburg after many years of dedicated employment and enjoyed time at the beach. He was a proud grandfather of 6 and loved spending time with his family. Johnny was preceded...

Anna Elisabeth Webster

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...

Joseph Stanley Goles

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.,...

James L. Walters

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...

Patricia Jean Hill

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...

Maclary C. Milton

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...

Benjamin Edward Linkous

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,...

Donald Lester Miller

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...

Ricky Hugh Helvey

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...

Franklin Wolford Fletcher Sr.

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...

Margaret (Peggy) Groff Reed

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...

Patricia Jo Dickens

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....

Wayne Matthew Musselman

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...