Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Dorothy Lynn Hawley

Dorothy Lynn Hawley

May 25, 2020

Dorothy Lynn Hawley, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Dorothy and her late husband Bobby Hawley Sr., owned and operated Country Kitchen in Christiansburg. Along with her husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Blanche and Handsford Lynn; brothers, Clyde and Edward Lynn; and sister-in-law, Annabel Rasnake (husband Silas). She is survived...

Reba A. Linkous

Reba A. Linkous

May 25, 2020

Reba A. Linkous went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 25, 2020. She was born on June 5, 1933 to the late Harmon and Ada Agee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steward Melvin Linkous; sister, Dorothy Agee; great-grandchildren, Ryley and Steven Sheppard. She is survived by sons, Don Linkous...

E. Carlton Bowyer Ph.D.

E. Carlton Bowyer Ph.D.

May 23, 2020

E. Carlton Bowyer, Ph.D. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carlton Bowyer, 86, who went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2020. Carlton was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on May 31, 1933. He is pre-deceased by his mother, Eula Reynolds and her husband, Reverend Scott Reynolds of Roanoke, Virginia; his grandparents, Guy...

Kendra A. Smith

Kendra A. Smith

May 21, 2020

Kendra A. Smith, 31, was granted her angel wings May 21, 2020 in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Kendra was born April 25, 1989 in Radford VA. Though Kendra’s life was cut short she impacted many with her loving, giving, and kind spirit. Kendra loves making people laugh, crafting, being outdoors and being by the river, but most of all she loved...

Max Kathleen 'Kathy' Lindsey Young

Max Kathleen 'Kathy' Lindsey Young

May 21, 2020

Max Kathleen Lindsey Young (Kathy), also known as Rainbow the Clown, (aged 75) of Yadkin County, NC, went to be with Jesus on May 21, 2020. Due to the Corona policies, the hospital would only let two people be with her as she passed. Kathy’s youngest daughter and son-in-law sat with her while her other children and best friend joined...

John Scott Miller

John Scott Miller

May 19, 2020

John Scott Miller, of Christiansburg, took his final ride on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:30 am. Born on February 15, 1973, he is preceded in death by his mother, Judy T. Miller, of Christiansburg; his uncle Lewis Thompson, of Floyd; his aunt and uncle Jean and Franklin Peters, of Elizabethton, TN; and grandparents Hassel and Judith Thompson, also of...

Mae Clemons Compton

Mae Clemons Compton

May 17, 2020

Mae Clemons Compton of Christiansburg, VA, born November 22, 1929, died on May 17, 2020 at home. She was born in Oakvale, WV to the late Rola Lathan Clemons and Hattie Mae Dickerson Clemons. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Roy V. Compton. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Wanda and Dusty...

Donald Keith Osborne

Donald Keith Osborne

May 16, 2020

Donald Keith Osborne, 60, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, May 16 at UVA University Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, Jack Donald Osborne; and grandparents Murray S. and Ruth D. Atkins and Ray A. (Sr.) and Kate W. Osborne. Don leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Leisa Stanger Osborne; his mother, Mary Alice Osborne; sister Mary...

David James Bond

David James Bond

May 13, 2020

David James Bond, 57 passed away on May 13, 2020 at Montgomery Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, brother and friend. David is preceded in death by his parents, J.W. Bond and Hazel Bond; brother, Tommy Bond; sister, Cathy Hatcher; brothers-in-law Jerry Hatcher, Sr. and Harold Hatcher. He leaves to...

Hobert L Mills Sr.

Hobert L Mills Sr.

May 13, 2020

On May 13, 2020, Hobert L. Mills Sr., formerly of Shawsville Va, most recently living with his daughter in Salem Va, age 83, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never to suffer again. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, papa, and friend. Family was especially important to Hobert as was evident to all who knew...

Lewis Phillips Whitescarver Jr.

Lewis Phillips Whitescarver Jr.

May 10, 2020

Lewis Phillips Whitescarver, Jr., 83, of Christiansburg passed away May 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Lewis & Marguerite Whitescarver, Sr. and a son, Mark Whitescarver. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marijane Taylor Whitescarver; daughters, Terry Griffith (Mike), Sandy Perkinson (Jim); son, Phillip Whitescarver; grandchildren, Michelle Griffith Lyles, Noelle Perkinson Campbell, Molly...

Lorene Proco Dixon

Lorene Proco Dixon

May 10, 2020

Lorene P. Dixon born April 24, 1933 passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at CLS Christiansburg. She was in the care of Intrepid Hospice. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Annie Proco; husband, Herbert Dixon; sisters, Elizabeth Miles, Louise Martin and Hazel Fulcher. She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, David Proco; daughters and sons-in-law,...

James Allen Morris

James Allen Morris

May 10, 2020

James Allen Morris, 81, of Radford, VA, passed away at home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. James was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Earlie Morris of Bedford, VA. Surviving are his wife of almost 58 year, Suzanne Gossett Morris, and their three sons and their families, Andy and Beth Morris with their children Eve and Matthew Morris...

Clyde Francis Adkins

Clyde Francis Adkins

May 9, 2020

Clyde Francis Adkins of Christiansburg, 81, passed away at home surrounded by his family who loved him on May 9, 2020. Clyde was proceeded in death by his wife: Sharon Loretta Adkins, parents: Frank and Myrtle Adkins, brothers: Charles Adkins and David Adkins. His memory will be cherished by his brother: Frank Adkins, his children: Vanessa Ferrell, Kevin Adkins and...

J. Kent Underwood

J. Kent Underwood

May 9, 2020

J. Kent Underwood, 74, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s/Dementia. He was born in Washington, DC on April 20, 1946, to Earl M. Underwood, Jr. and Louise (Creedle) Underwood. Kent grew up in Roanoke, Virginia during 1956 to 1968. He was an active member of Oakland Baptist Church...

Mary Nunley Lucado

Mary Nunley Lucado

May 1, 2020

Mary Nunley Lucado, 76, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert Isaac and Mary Costigan Nunley, four brothers and six sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Helen Mills; daughters, Amy Hutcheson, Maresa (Joel) Bren, and Diane (Allen) Sumner; grandchildren, Jesse (Ashley)...

Judy Dickerson

Judy Dickerson

Apr 29, 2020

Judy Dickerson of Floyd County left her earthly body Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Lewis Gale Montgomery in Blacksburg. She was born December 22, 1955. Judy suffered from multiple chronic illnesses including a rare form of Psoriasis which ultimately lead to her death. Upon her entrance into God’s Kingdom she will be reunited with those who preceded her in death....

Jeffrey Mills

Jeffrey Mills

Apr 27, 2020

Jeffrey L. Mills of Christiansburg, VA departed this life and entered Heaven’s gates on Monday, April 27, 2020. Jeffrey was born on January 11, 1964 to William and Freeda Mills. He was a very talented singer, among many other talents. Jeff was preceded in death by his dad, Bill Mills; his brother, Timmy; his grandparents, Clarence and Bessie Wood and...

Larry Dean Helms

Larry Dean Helms

Apr 22, 2020

Larry Dean Helms (62) of Shawsville, VA passed in peace on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, after a five year fight against cancer. Larry was preceded in death by his twin sons, Matthew and Mitchell Helms; and his parents, Walter and Joan Helms. He is survived by his spouse, Wendy Helms; his children, Jennifer and William Oldham, Danny and Kendra Helms,...

Dixie Davis Galyean

Dixie Davis Galyean

Apr 22, 2020

Dixie Davis Galyean, 84, of Christiansburg passed away April 22, 2020 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and Army & retired from Virginia Tech after 32yrs as Chief Photographer in the media department. He was a member of Cambria Baptist Church for 41 years where he had served as deacon & sang bass in...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Dorothy Lynn Hawley

Dorothy Lynn Hawley

May 25, 2020

Dorothy Lynn Hawley, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Dorothy and her late husband Bobby Hawley Sr., owned and operated Country Kitchen in Christiansburg. Along with her husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Blanche and Handsford Lynn; brothers, Clyde and Edward Lynn; and sister-in-law, Annabel Rasnake (husband Silas). She is survived...

Reba A. Linkous

Reba A. Linkous

May 25, 2020

Reba A. Linkous went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 25, 2020. She was born on June 5, 1933 to the late Harmon and Ada Agee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steward Melvin Linkous; sister, Dorothy Agee; great-grandchildren, Ryley and Steven Sheppard. She is survived by sons, Don Linkous...

E. Carlton Bowyer Ph.D.

E. Carlton Bowyer Ph.D.

May 23, 2020

E. Carlton Bowyer, Ph.D. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carlton Bowyer, 86, who went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2020. Carlton was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on May 31, 1933. He is pre-deceased by his mother, Eula Reynolds and her husband, Reverend Scott Reynolds of Roanoke, Virginia; his grandparents, Guy...

Kendra A. Smith

Kendra A. Smith

May 21, 2020

Kendra A. Smith, 31, was granted her angel wings May 21, 2020 in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Kendra was born April 25, 1989 in Radford VA. Though Kendra’s life was cut short she impacted many with her loving, giving, and kind spirit. Kendra loves making people laugh, crafting, being outdoors and being by the river, but most of all she loved...

Max Kathleen 'Kathy' Lindsey Young

Max Kathleen 'Kathy' Lindsey Young

May 21, 2020

Max Kathleen Lindsey Young (Kathy), also known as Rainbow the Clown, (aged 75) of Yadkin County, NC, went to be with Jesus on May 21, 2020. Due to the Corona policies, the hospital would only let two people be with her as she passed. Kathy’s youngest daughter and son-in-law sat with her while her other children and best friend joined...

John Scott Miller

John Scott Miller

May 19, 2020

John Scott Miller, of Christiansburg, took his final ride on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:30 am. Born on February 15, 1973, he is preceded in death by his mother, Judy T. Miller, of Christiansburg; his uncle Lewis Thompson, of Floyd; his aunt and uncle Jean and Franklin Peters, of Elizabethton, TN; and grandparents Hassel and Judith Thompson, also of...

Mae Clemons Compton

Mae Clemons Compton

May 17, 2020

Mae Clemons Compton of Christiansburg, VA, born November 22, 1929, died on May 17, 2020 at home. She was born in Oakvale, WV to the late Rola Lathan Clemons and Hattie Mae Dickerson Clemons. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Roy V. Compton. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Wanda and Dusty...

Donald Keith Osborne

Donald Keith Osborne

May 16, 2020

Donald Keith Osborne, 60, of Christiansburg passed away on Saturday, May 16 at UVA University Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, Jack Donald Osborne; and grandparents Murray S. and Ruth D. Atkins and Ray A. (Sr.) and Kate W. Osborne. Don leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Leisa Stanger Osborne; his mother, Mary Alice Osborne; sister Mary...

David James Bond

David James Bond

May 13, 2020

David James Bond, 57 passed away on May 13, 2020 at Montgomery Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, brother and friend. David is preceded in death by his parents, J.W. Bond and Hazel Bond; brother, Tommy Bond; sister, Cathy Hatcher; brothers-in-law Jerry Hatcher, Sr. and Harold Hatcher. He leaves to...

Hobert L Mills Sr.

Hobert L Mills Sr.

May 13, 2020

On May 13, 2020, Hobert L. Mills Sr., formerly of Shawsville Va, most recently living with his daughter in Salem Va, age 83, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never to suffer again. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, papa, and friend. Family was especially important to Hobert as was evident to all who knew...

Lewis Phillips Whitescarver Jr.

Lewis Phillips Whitescarver Jr.

May 10, 2020

Lewis Phillips Whitescarver, Jr., 83, of Christiansburg passed away May 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Lewis & Marguerite Whitescarver, Sr. and a son, Mark Whitescarver. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marijane Taylor Whitescarver; daughters, Terry Griffith (Mike), Sandy Perkinson (Jim); son, Phillip Whitescarver; grandchildren, Michelle Griffith Lyles, Noelle Perkinson Campbell, Molly...

Lorene Proco Dixon

Lorene Proco Dixon

May 10, 2020

Lorene P. Dixon born April 24, 1933 passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at CLS Christiansburg. She was in the care of Intrepid Hospice. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Annie Proco; husband, Herbert Dixon; sisters, Elizabeth Miles, Louise Martin and Hazel Fulcher. She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, David Proco; daughters and sons-in-law,...

James Allen Morris

James Allen Morris

May 10, 2020

James Allen Morris, 81, of Radford, VA, passed away at home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. James was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Earlie Morris of Bedford, VA. Surviving are his wife of almost 58 year, Suzanne Gossett Morris, and their three sons and their families, Andy and Beth Morris with their children Eve and Matthew Morris...

Clyde Francis Adkins

Clyde Francis Adkins

May 9, 2020

Clyde Francis Adkins of Christiansburg, 81, passed away at home surrounded by his family who loved him on May 9, 2020. Clyde was proceeded in death by his wife: Sharon Loretta Adkins, parents: Frank and Myrtle Adkins, brothers: Charles Adkins and David Adkins. His memory will be cherished by his brother: Frank Adkins, his children: Vanessa Ferrell, Kevin Adkins and...

J. Kent Underwood

J. Kent Underwood

May 9, 2020

J. Kent Underwood, 74, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s/Dementia. He was born in Washington, DC on April 20, 1946, to Earl M. Underwood, Jr. and Louise (Creedle) Underwood. Kent grew up in Roanoke, Virginia during 1956 to 1968. He was an active member of Oakland Baptist Church...

Mary Nunley Lucado

Mary Nunley Lucado

May 1, 2020

Mary Nunley Lucado, 76, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert Isaac and Mary Costigan Nunley, four brothers and six sisters. Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Helen Mills; daughters, Amy Hutcheson, Maresa (Joel) Bren, and Diane (Allen) Sumner; grandchildren, Jesse (Ashley)...

Judy Dickerson

Judy Dickerson

Apr 29, 2020

Judy Dickerson of Floyd County left her earthly body Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Lewis Gale Montgomery in Blacksburg. She was born December 22, 1955. Judy suffered from multiple chronic illnesses including a rare form of Psoriasis which ultimately lead to her death. Upon her entrance into God’s Kingdom she will be reunited with those who preceded her in death....

Jeffrey Mills

Jeffrey Mills

Apr 27, 2020

Jeffrey L. Mills of Christiansburg, VA departed this life and entered Heaven’s gates on Monday, April 27, 2020. Jeffrey was born on January 11, 1964 to William and Freeda Mills. He was a very talented singer, among many other talents. Jeff was preceded in death by his dad, Bill Mills; his brother, Timmy; his grandparents, Clarence and Bessie Wood and...

Larry Dean Helms

Larry Dean Helms

Apr 22, 2020

Larry Dean Helms (62) of Shawsville, VA passed in peace on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, after a five year fight against cancer. Larry was preceded in death by his twin sons, Matthew and Mitchell Helms; and his parents, Walter and Joan Helms. He is survived by his spouse, Wendy Helms; his children, Jennifer and William Oldham, Danny and Kendra Helms,...

Dixie Davis Galyean

Dixie Davis Galyean

Apr 22, 2020

Dixie Davis Galyean, 84, of Christiansburg passed away April 22, 2020 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and Army & retired from Virginia Tech after 32yrs as Chief Photographer in the media department. He was a member of Cambria Baptist Church for 41 years where he had served as deacon & sang bass in...

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