Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Donald Emerson Waite

Donald Emerson Waite

Sep 9, 2020

Donald Emerson Waite, of Copper Hill, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in Salem, Virginia, after a short illness. He was born on December 9, 1946, to the late Lorraine and William Waite, Jr. of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay, and his brother, Allen. He is...

Bill Robert Caulford

Bill Robert Caulford

Sep 9, 2020

On the morning of September 9, 2020, Bill Robert Caulford passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Bill was born in 1946 in St. Pierce, Florida. He spent his childhood in Oxford, Connecticut and Randolph, Vermont. Bill served his country in the United States Air Force in the 1960s and had a career serving his community while employed...

Arthur Cecil Atkins

Arthur Cecil Atkins

Sep 8, 2020

Arthur Cecil Atkins of Christiansburg, VA, born on January 14, 1951, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was 69 years old. Cecil had worked many years at Federal Mogul in Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Stephanie Marie Atkins; mother, Russelle St. Clair Atkins; father, Allen ‘Jack’ Atkins; and sister, Ginny...

William 'Mac' McIntyre Mitchell

William 'Mac' McIntyre Mitchell

Sep 8, 2020

William (Mac) McIntyre Mitchell age 80 of Christiansburg Virginia died on September 8th, 2020. Born in Christiansburg VA on Dec 17, 1939 to William Currie (Jack) Mitchell and Louise McIntyre Mitchell an only child, Mac was raised here, achieved the honor of Eagle Scout, and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1958. He enjoyed the friendships of his youth his...

Regina Ann Lewis Hutchins

Regina Ann Lewis Hutchins

Sep 6, 2020

Regina Ann Lewis Hutchins of Christiansburg, VA passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born to the late Jeff D. Lewis and the late Dreema A. Call on August 13, 1965, in Richlands, VA. She was preceded in death by her birth parents; her adoptive parents/grandparents, Jeff O. Lewis and Frances K. Lewis of Tazewell, VA; her...

Matthew Dewayne Linkous

Matthew Dewayne Linkous

Sep 5, 2020

Matthew Dewayne Linkous, 38 years old of Christiansburg, passed away on September 5, 2020, at his home. Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Haven and Rachel Linkous; and his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Ruth Rose. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Phillip and Wilma Linkous of Cedar Bluff, VA, and Debbie Warrenfeltz of Princeton, WV;...

Ronald Francis Kietrys

Ronald Francis Kietrys

Sep 5, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Francis Kietrys, 79, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Great Meadows, NJ passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 after a long illness. Ronald was born on July 12, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ. He was the second of 3 sons born to John Francis Kietrys and Mary Helen Kozlowski. He was a 1959 graduate of Hackettstown High...

Evelyn Mae Powers Melia

Evelyn Mae Powers Melia

Sep 2, 2020

Evelyn Mae Powers Melia of Blacksburg, VA, was born August 12, 1941 to the late Frederick and Lena Powers. She passed away September 2, 2020. Services will be live streamed by St. Jude Catholic Church, Radford, VA, via their Facebook page at noon on September 11, 2020. A replay will be available through the same page. In lieu of flowers,...

Elsie Mae McFarland

Elsie Mae McFarland

Sep 2, 2020

MCFARLAND Elsie Mae March 5th, 1927 - September 2nd, 2020 Elsie Mae McFarland, 93 of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020. She was born March 5th, 1927 in Alum Ridge, Va. to the late William Harrison Peters and Malinda Lester Peters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Millard “Mac” Bunch McFarland;...

Edward Seldon Sears

Edward Seldon Sears

Sep 1, 2020

Edward Seldon Sears Edward Seldon Sears died on the first day of September and Shawsville is a smaller sadder place. He grew up in Somerset, Kentucky, graduated from Berea College with a degree in Physics, and earned a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame. Ed took early retirement from his Defense Intelligence job in the Pentagon to come...

R.B. 'Red' Phillips

R.B. 'Red' Phillips

Aug 31, 2020

Robert Bernard ‘Red’ Phillips February 17, 1923 – August 31, 2020 R. B. ‘Red’ Phillips, loving son, husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, peacefully passed away at his home with his family present. Red lived a wonderful, compassionate Christian life and he was loved by all who knew him. As an avid sports fan and community activist, he positively affected...

Harold Juhle

Harold Juhle

Aug 30, 2020

Bernward ‘Harold’ Juhle went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the age of 85. He was born in Washington, DC on October 8, 1934, to German immigrants, the late Bernward and Elizabeth Juhle, and was raised on a farm in Charles County, MD. He served in the US Army and the Reserves for...

Tiffany Nicole Linkous

Tiffany Nicole Linkous

Aug 29, 2020

TIFFANY NICOLE LINKOUS (WILLISTON), 40 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with our Lord on August 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by grandfather, David Harrison Linkous, Sr.; Betty McSweeney and Bill Ward. She is survived by her daughter, Alexis Thompson; father, David H. Linkous Jr.; mother, Debra H. Linkous; sister, Melissa B. Smith; nephews, Shawn Smith and Bryce...

Susan 'Sue' Bierer Bibb

Susan 'Sue' Bierer Bibb

Aug 29, 2020

Susan (Sue) Bierer Bibb passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at her family home of fifty-one years. She was the widow of Dr. Thomas L. Bibb. She is survived by her daughter, Diane L. Bibb, son-in-law Dr. Patrick M. Johnson, and granddaughter Ashlyn Samantha Bibb-Johnson. Susan was a lifelong Virginian, born in Winchester, the only child of William Bierer and...

Charles Stephen Craggett

Charles Stephen Craggett

Aug 29, 2020

In Loving Memory of Charles Stephen Craggett Born: February 20, 1969 – Died: August 29, 2020 Memorial Service by means of Zoom Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Contact Family Members for Zoom Link OBITUARY Charles Stephen Craggett, affectionately known as “Stevie” by family and friends, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home. He was the...

Rodona Delaine Smock

Rodona Delaine Smock

Aug 26, 2020

On Wednesday August 26, 2020, Rodona Delaine Smock, loving wife, mother of 3 and grandmother of 7, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the age of 73. She was born June 5, 1947, in Beckley WV and attended High School in Glen Burnie MD. She was married to loving husband, Jack L. Smock Sr. on September 25, 1966,...

Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater

Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater

Aug 25, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Early Bird and Millie Gillenwater; as well as many cousins. She is survived by her very special Goddaughter, Kerri Williams; she also leaves behind many special friends, especially Rose and Betty from Virginia Tech; as well as many cousins. Mary...

Thomas Roger Parker 'Pee Wee'

Thomas Roger Parker 'Pee Wee'

Aug 23, 2020

Thomas Roger Parker, "Pee Wee" passed away in Montgomery Lewis Gale Hospital on the evening of August 23, 2020, at the age of 77. He will be greatly missed for his unique sense of humor. Thomas requested there not be a service. Those wishing to honor his life can make a donation in his name directly to the Floyd County...

Robert Stuart 'Bob' Noel II

Robert Stuart 'Bob' Noel II

Aug 22, 2020

Robert Stuart Noel II, known by most as Bob, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home on August 22nd, 2020 at the age of 60. Bob was born on October 25th, 1959 in Clifton Forge to proud parents, Robert and Doris Noel, and grew up in Daleville, Virginia. He graduated from Lord Botetourt High School...

Roger Lee Maxey Sr.

Roger Lee Maxey Sr.

Aug 19, 2020

Roger Lee Maxey, 74, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Alene Maxey; and his sister, Sissy Slusher. Roger is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Margaret Maxey; sons, Bo Maxey (Tammy) and Tony Maxey (Melissa);...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Donald Emerson Waite

Donald Emerson Waite

Sep 9, 2020

Donald Emerson Waite, of Copper Hill, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, in Salem, Virginia, after a short illness. He was born on December 9, 1946, to the late Lorraine and William Waite, Jr. of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay, and his brother, Allen. He is...

Bill Robert Caulford

Bill Robert Caulford

Sep 9, 2020

On the morning of September 9, 2020, Bill Robert Caulford passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Bill was born in 1946 in St. Pierce, Florida. He spent his childhood in Oxford, Connecticut and Randolph, Vermont. Bill served his country in the United States Air Force in the 1960s and had a career serving his community while employed...

Arthur Cecil Atkins

Arthur Cecil Atkins

Sep 8, 2020

Arthur Cecil Atkins of Christiansburg, VA, born on January 14, 1951, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was 69 years old. Cecil had worked many years at Federal Mogul in Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Stephanie Marie Atkins; mother, Russelle St. Clair Atkins; father, Allen ‘Jack’ Atkins; and sister, Ginny...

William 'Mac' McIntyre Mitchell

William 'Mac' McIntyre Mitchell

Sep 8, 2020

William (Mac) McIntyre Mitchell age 80 of Christiansburg Virginia died on September 8th, 2020. Born in Christiansburg VA on Dec 17, 1939 to William Currie (Jack) Mitchell and Louise McIntyre Mitchell an only child, Mac was raised here, achieved the honor of Eagle Scout, and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1958. He enjoyed the friendships of his youth his...

Regina Ann Lewis Hutchins

Regina Ann Lewis Hutchins

Sep 6, 2020

Regina Ann Lewis Hutchins of Christiansburg, VA passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born to the late Jeff D. Lewis and the late Dreema A. Call on August 13, 1965, in Richlands, VA. She was preceded in death by her birth parents; her adoptive parents/grandparents, Jeff O. Lewis and Frances K. Lewis of Tazewell, VA; her...

Matthew Dewayne Linkous

Matthew Dewayne Linkous

Sep 5, 2020

Matthew Dewayne Linkous, 38 years old of Christiansburg, passed away on September 5, 2020, at his home. Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Haven and Rachel Linkous; and his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Ruth Rose. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Phillip and Wilma Linkous of Cedar Bluff, VA, and Debbie Warrenfeltz of Princeton, WV;...

Ronald Francis Kietrys

Ronald Francis Kietrys

Sep 5, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Francis Kietrys, 79, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Great Meadows, NJ passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 after a long illness. Ronald was born on July 12, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ. He was the second of 3 sons born to John Francis Kietrys and Mary Helen Kozlowski. He was a 1959 graduate of Hackettstown High...

Evelyn Mae Powers Melia

Evelyn Mae Powers Melia

Sep 2, 2020

Evelyn Mae Powers Melia of Blacksburg, VA, was born August 12, 1941 to the late Frederick and Lena Powers. She passed away September 2, 2020. Services will be live streamed by St. Jude Catholic Church, Radford, VA, via their Facebook page at noon on September 11, 2020. A replay will be available through the same page. In lieu of flowers,...

Elsie Mae McFarland

Elsie Mae McFarland

Sep 2, 2020

MCFARLAND Elsie Mae March 5th, 1927 - September 2nd, 2020 Elsie Mae McFarland, 93 of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020. She was born March 5th, 1927 in Alum Ridge, Va. to the late William Harrison Peters and Malinda Lester Peters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Millard “Mac” Bunch McFarland;...

Edward Seldon Sears

Edward Seldon Sears

Sep 1, 2020

Edward Seldon Sears Edward Seldon Sears died on the first day of September and Shawsville is a smaller sadder place. He grew up in Somerset, Kentucky, graduated from Berea College with a degree in Physics, and earned a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Notre Dame. Ed took early retirement from his Defense Intelligence job in the Pentagon to come...

R.B. 'Red' Phillips

R.B. 'Red' Phillips

Aug 31, 2020

Robert Bernard ‘Red’ Phillips February 17, 1923 – August 31, 2020 R. B. ‘Red’ Phillips, loving son, husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, peacefully passed away at his home with his family present. Red lived a wonderful, compassionate Christian life and he was loved by all who knew him. As an avid sports fan and community activist, he positively affected...

Harold Juhle

Harold Juhle

Aug 30, 2020

Bernward ‘Harold’ Juhle went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the age of 85. He was born in Washington, DC on October 8, 1934, to German immigrants, the late Bernward and Elizabeth Juhle, and was raised on a farm in Charles County, MD. He served in the US Army and the Reserves for...

Tiffany Nicole Linkous

Tiffany Nicole Linkous

Aug 29, 2020

TIFFANY NICOLE LINKOUS (WILLISTON), 40 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with our Lord on August 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by grandfather, David Harrison Linkous, Sr.; Betty McSweeney and Bill Ward. She is survived by her daughter, Alexis Thompson; father, David H. Linkous Jr.; mother, Debra H. Linkous; sister, Melissa B. Smith; nephews, Shawn Smith and Bryce...

Susan 'Sue' Bierer Bibb

Susan 'Sue' Bierer Bibb

Aug 29, 2020

Susan (Sue) Bierer Bibb passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at her family home of fifty-one years. She was the widow of Dr. Thomas L. Bibb. She is survived by her daughter, Diane L. Bibb, son-in-law Dr. Patrick M. Johnson, and granddaughter Ashlyn Samantha Bibb-Johnson. Susan was a lifelong Virginian, born in Winchester, the only child of William Bierer and...

Charles Stephen Craggett

Charles Stephen Craggett

Aug 29, 2020

In Loving Memory of Charles Stephen Craggett Born: February 20, 1969 – Died: August 29, 2020 Memorial Service by means of Zoom Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Contact Family Members for Zoom Link OBITUARY Charles Stephen Craggett, affectionately known as “Stevie” by family and friends, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home. He was the...

Rodona Delaine Smock

Rodona Delaine Smock

Aug 26, 2020

On Wednesday August 26, 2020, Rodona Delaine Smock, loving wife, mother of 3 and grandmother of 7, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the age of 73. She was born June 5, 1947, in Beckley WV and attended High School in Glen Burnie MD. She was married to loving husband, Jack L. Smock Sr. on September 25, 1966,...

Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater

Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater

Aug 25, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Gillenwater, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Early Bird and Millie Gillenwater; as well as many cousins. She is survived by her very special Goddaughter, Kerri Williams; she also leaves behind many special friends, especially Rose and Betty from Virginia Tech; as well as many cousins. Mary...

Thomas Roger Parker 'Pee Wee'

Thomas Roger Parker 'Pee Wee'

Aug 23, 2020

Thomas Roger Parker, "Pee Wee" passed away in Montgomery Lewis Gale Hospital on the evening of August 23, 2020, at the age of 77. He will be greatly missed for his unique sense of humor. Thomas requested there not be a service. Those wishing to honor his life can make a donation in his name directly to the Floyd County...

Robert Stuart 'Bob' Noel II

Robert Stuart 'Bob' Noel II

Aug 22, 2020

Robert Stuart Noel II, known by most as Bob, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home on August 22nd, 2020 at the age of 60. Bob was born on October 25th, 1959 in Clifton Forge to proud parents, Robert and Doris Noel, and grew up in Daleville, Virginia. He graduated from Lord Botetourt High School...

Roger Lee Maxey Sr.

Roger Lee Maxey Sr.

Aug 19, 2020

Roger Lee Maxey, 74, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Alene Maxey; and his sister, Sissy Slusher. Roger is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Margaret Maxey; sons, Bo Maxey (Tammy) and Tony Maxey (Melissa);...

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