Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Dolly Farley Bishop

Dolly Farley Bishop

Sep 16, 2020

Our beloved Dolly Farley Bishop of Riner, VA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the third of seven daughters and one son born to the late Cecil Earl Farley and the late Lucy Wood Farley, both from West Virginia. She was also preceded in death by two sisters,...

James 'Jim' Harvey Young

James 'Jim' Harvey Young

Sep 10, 2020

James Harvey Young, 83, of Floyd, passed away on September 10, 2020 at Skyline Manor Nursing Facility. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Ida Boyd Young. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mechille Jenkins; and first wife, Ellenor Wells Young. He is greatly missed by wife, Ann Young; brother, Frank Young and wife Shirley;...

William Brandol 'Rocky' West

William Brandol 'Rocky' West

Sep 10, 2020

William Brandol ‘Rocky’ West, 77, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Brandol was a graduate of Roanoke College and held a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia. After completing his education, Brandol worked and traveled for many years as an administrator and developer in the healthcare industry....

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Dolly Farley Bishop

Dolly Farley Bishop

Sep 16, 2020

Our beloved Dolly Farley Bishop of Riner, VA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the third of seven daughters and one son born to the late Cecil Earl Farley and the late Lucy Wood Farley, both from West Virginia. She was also preceded in death by two sisters,...

James 'Jim' Harvey Young

James 'Jim' Harvey Young

Sep 10, 2020

James Harvey Young, 83, of Floyd, passed away on September 10, 2020 at Skyline Manor Nursing Facility. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Ida Boyd Young. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mechille Jenkins; and first wife, Ellenor Wells Young. He is greatly missed by wife, Ann Young; brother, Frank Young and wife Shirley;...

William Brandol 'Rocky' West

William Brandol 'Rocky' West

Sep 10, 2020

William Brandol ‘Rocky’ West, 77, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Brandol was a graduate of Roanoke College and held a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia. After completing his education, Brandol worked and traveled for many years as an administrator and developer in the healthcare industry....

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...

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