Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Beatrice Knautz

Beatrice Knautz

Jul 11, 2020

BEATRICE KNAUTZ, 86, of Christiansburg passed away July 11, 2020. She enjoyed volunteering at RSVP doing taxes and crocheting baby blankets for area hospitals. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Jyll Knautz, John and Karen Knautz, and Don and Cindy Knautz; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Paul Evans; 14 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Services will...

Samuel Ray Harkrader

Samuel Ray Harkrader

Jul 11, 2020

Samuel Ray Harkrader 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 11, 2020. He was the youngest son of Brown Peery and Ada Harkrader, born on July 27, 1948. Sam graduated in 1966 from Christiansburg High School, with honors, a member of the Key Club and the Blue Demons football team. He enlisted in the Air Force and trained as an...

Ronald G. Mattice

Ronald G. Mattice

Jul 9, 2020

Ronald G. Mattice October 16,1936-July 9, 2020 Ronald G. Mattice, of Christiansburg, Virginia died peacefully in the presence of God and his family on July 9, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Mattice; children, Mike and wife Shari of Denver, Colorado, Susan Mattice, and wife Carolyn of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Pam (Mattice) DiIoia and husband...

Halline Marie Weddle

Halline Marie Weddle

Jul 9, 2020

Halline Marie Weddle, 95, of Forest, passed away peacefully in her home on July 9, 2020 with family members by her side. Known as Marie, she was the loving wife of J.C. Weddle for 69 years before he passed away in 2014. She was born in Christiansburg on May 30, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Taylor J....

Mildred Worrell Sisson

Mildred Worrell Sisson

Jul 8, 2020

August 8, 1931 – July 8, 2020 Mildred Worrell Sisson, 88, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly D. Sisson; parents, Rev. George C. Worrell and Eura Spangler Worrell; as well as 5 brothers; 10 sisters; and a son-in-law, Randy Baldwin. She is survived by...

Sandra Lee 'Sandy' Hinkey Rogers

Sandra Lee 'Sandy' Hinkey Rogers

Jul 8, 2020

Sandra Lee Hinkey Rogers “Sandy”, of Christiansburg went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was 78. Sandy was born on September 14, 1941 in Binghamton, NY. She was preceded in death by her father, Harrison Hinkey; mother and stepfather, Annie “Thelma” and Bob Kuehl; and brother, Jimmy...

James Russell "Russ" Simpkins

James Russell "Russ" Simpkins

Jul 6, 2020

James Russell “Russ” Simpkins, of Pulaski passed away on July 6, 2020 at his home. He was 49. He was born in Radford, VA on November 30, 1970. Russ was preceded in death by his father Osgood Simpkins, his grandparents, a niece and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Simpkins; brother, Joshua Simpkins and wife...

Billy A. Roop

Billy A. Roop

Jul 4, 2020

Billy A. Roop, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was 71 years old. Bill was born on April 20, 1949 in Tazewell, VA. He was employed by Radford Foundry and retired with 35 years of service. Bill was actively involved in the United Steel Workers Union Local 2969 and...

Cathie Susan Fowler

Cathie Susan Fowler

Jul 2, 2020

Cathie Susan Fowler, 60, of Radford, passed away at her home with her family and best friend at her side on July 2, 2020, after a long struggle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert ‘Bulldog’ Montgomery & Gladiese Buckner Montgomery; sisters, Sabrina Bugg, Joyce Lucas; children, William ‘Willy’ Fowler, twins – David and Starlight Fowler;...

William A. 'Bill/Billy' White III

William A. 'Bill/Billy' White III

Jul 1, 2020

William A. White III (Bill/Billy) entered into Heaven on July 1, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1921 in High Point NC to his parents, William A. White Jr. and Waldeen (Hodgin) White. He grew up in Jamestown NC and was a member of the Friends Meeting in New Garden along with many of his relatives from his family...

Linda 'Chubby' Cox

Linda 'Chubby' Cox

Jul 1, 2020

Linda “Chubby” Cox, 72 of Christiansburg passed away on July 1, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 20, 1947 to the late Dale and Maisie Alderman. Linda is survived by her three daughters, Tracy Burlingame and husband Eddie, Jennifer Lucas and friend Craig Brinkley, Jessica Chestnut and husband Randy; her pride and joy -...

Jack B. Poff

Jack B. Poff

Jun 25, 2020

Jack B. Poff, of Christiansburg, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Anita Poff; son, Todd Poff; daughter-in-law, Renee Poff; along with grandchildren, Jordan Poff and Karley Poff. Jack is also survived by siblings, David Poff (Barbara), Becky...

Bridget "BB" Marie Layman

Bridget "BB" Marie Layman

Jun 25, 2020

Bridget “BB” Marie Layman, 24, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. She is survived by her grandmother, Annie Foley Ratliff; grandparents, Roy and Bobby Ratliff; parents, Robert ‘Joey’ Layman and Mandy Davidson Coeyman. She is also survived by her loving brothers and sisters as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bridget enjoyed life and was...

Sandra B. Quesenberry

Sandra B. Quesenberry

Jun 21, 2020

Sandra B. Quesenberry, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 21, 2020. She was born on September 2, 1954 to the late George and Edith Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry B. Quesenberry; brothers, George, David and Charles Berry; sister, Eva Smith; and step-son, Stanley Hinkley. Sandra is survived by her...

Myrtle Raines Cupp

Myrtle Raines Cupp

Jun 16, 2020

Myrtle Raines Cupp, of Christiansburg, passed away at the age of 100 on June 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrus and Mary Jane Raines; husband, James Cupp; sons-in-law, Virgil Spradlin, Richard Akers; brothers, Paris, Cecil, Woodrow, John, and Dick Raines; and sisters, Emma Raines, Ivadean Taylor, Virginia Reynolds. Myrtle is survived by her three daughters,...

Joseph Adam Smith

Joseph Adam Smith

Jun 16, 2020

Joseph Adam Smith Born: 8/20/1976 Died: 6/16/2020 Adam was preceded in death by beloved grandparents, Pearl and Alfred Smith. He is survived by son, Seth Alexander Smith; father, Joseph Dale Smith; mother, Debbie Graham Hager; sisters, Amanda Mae and Rikki Leigh Edmondson; aunt, Brenda Martin; several uncles and cousins; and former partner, Shan'na Davis. Adam's benevolent spirit and humble, loving...

James Thomas Bayne Jr.

James Thomas Bayne Jr.

Jun 10, 2020

James Thomas Bayne Jr., 86, formerly of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in Beckley, WV. His passing followed a long struggle with Motor Neuron Disease. Born on April 15, 1934 in Roanoke, VA, he was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Atlanta Christian College and Kentucky...

Eddie K. King

Eddie K. King

Jun 8, 2020

Eddie K. King of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by Ruby Christine King, his wife of 62 years; mother, Nannie D. King; father, William K. King; brothers, Butch King and Grant King; and sister, Eleanor Newberry. He is survived by brothers, Tommy King and Philip King of Bland, VA; sister, Judy...

Mercedes Diane ‘Mercy’ Scales

Mercedes Diane ‘Mercy’ Scales

Jun 7, 2020

Mercedes Diane Scales, “Mercy” went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly early morning on Sunday June 7 at the age of 24. Her puppy Porter who was also her best friend went with her. She is survived by her parents Donald and Diane Burks of Christiansburg, her sister Holly Henry(Seth)Front Royal, Leslie Lundy(David) Hillsville, brothers Alex Hirsch, Cameron Hirsch...

Ray Henry Adams

Ray Henry Adams

Jun 7, 2020

Ray Henry Adams, 83, of Dugspur passed away June 7, 2020 after a long illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Henry was born to the late Ray and Opal Adams. He was also preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Pat Hurt and Lottie Randolph; brother-in-law, and Ronnie Fields. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sue Adams;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Beatrice Knautz

Beatrice Knautz

Jul 11, 2020

BEATRICE KNAUTZ, 86, of Christiansburg passed away July 11, 2020. She enjoyed volunteering at RSVP doing taxes and crocheting baby blankets for area hospitals. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Jyll Knautz, John and Karen Knautz, and Don and Cindy Knautz; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Paul Evans; 14 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Services will...

Samuel Ray Harkrader

Samuel Ray Harkrader

Jul 11, 2020

Samuel Ray Harkrader 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 11, 2020. He was the youngest son of Brown Peery and Ada Harkrader, born on July 27, 1948. Sam graduated in 1966 from Christiansburg High School, with honors, a member of the Key Club and the Blue Demons football team. He enlisted in the Air Force and trained as an...

Ronald G. Mattice

Ronald G. Mattice

Jul 9, 2020

Ronald G. Mattice October 16,1936-July 9, 2020 Ronald G. Mattice, of Christiansburg, Virginia died peacefully in the presence of God and his family on July 9, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Mattice; children, Mike and wife Shari of Denver, Colorado, Susan Mattice, and wife Carolyn of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Pam (Mattice) DiIoia and husband...

Halline Marie Weddle

Halline Marie Weddle

Jul 9, 2020

Halline Marie Weddle, 95, of Forest, passed away peacefully in her home on July 9, 2020 with family members by her side. Known as Marie, she was the loving wife of J.C. Weddle for 69 years before he passed away in 2014. She was born in Christiansburg on May 30, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Taylor J....

Mildred Worrell Sisson

Mildred Worrell Sisson

Jul 8, 2020

August 8, 1931 – July 8, 2020 Mildred Worrell Sisson, 88, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly D. Sisson; parents, Rev. George C. Worrell and Eura Spangler Worrell; as well as 5 brothers; 10 sisters; and a son-in-law, Randy Baldwin. She is survived by...

Sandra Lee 'Sandy' Hinkey Rogers

Sandra Lee 'Sandy' Hinkey Rogers

Jul 8, 2020

Sandra Lee Hinkey Rogers “Sandy”, of Christiansburg went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was 78. Sandy was born on September 14, 1941 in Binghamton, NY. She was preceded in death by her father, Harrison Hinkey; mother and stepfather, Annie “Thelma” and Bob Kuehl; and brother, Jimmy...

James Russell "Russ" Simpkins

James Russell "Russ" Simpkins

Jul 6, 2020

James Russell “Russ” Simpkins, of Pulaski passed away on July 6, 2020 at his home. He was 49. He was born in Radford, VA on November 30, 1970. Russ was preceded in death by his father Osgood Simpkins, his grandparents, a niece and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Simpkins; brother, Joshua Simpkins and wife...

Billy A. Roop

Billy A. Roop

Jul 4, 2020

Billy A. Roop, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was 71 years old. Bill was born on April 20, 1949 in Tazewell, VA. He was employed by Radford Foundry and retired with 35 years of service. Bill was actively involved in the United Steel Workers Union Local 2969 and...

Cathie Susan Fowler

Cathie Susan Fowler

Jul 2, 2020

Cathie Susan Fowler, 60, of Radford, passed away at her home with her family and best friend at her side on July 2, 2020, after a long struggle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert ‘Bulldog’ Montgomery & Gladiese Buckner Montgomery; sisters, Sabrina Bugg, Joyce Lucas; children, William ‘Willy’ Fowler, twins – David and Starlight Fowler;...

William A. 'Bill/Billy' White III

William A. 'Bill/Billy' White III

Jul 1, 2020

William A. White III (Bill/Billy) entered into Heaven on July 1, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1921 in High Point NC to his parents, William A. White Jr. and Waldeen (Hodgin) White. He grew up in Jamestown NC and was a member of the Friends Meeting in New Garden along with many of his relatives from his family...

Linda 'Chubby' Cox

Linda 'Chubby' Cox

Jul 1, 2020

Linda “Chubby” Cox, 72 of Christiansburg passed away on July 1, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 20, 1947 to the late Dale and Maisie Alderman. Linda is survived by her three daughters, Tracy Burlingame and husband Eddie, Jennifer Lucas and friend Craig Brinkley, Jessica Chestnut and husband Randy; her pride and joy -...

Jack B. Poff

Jack B. Poff

Jun 25, 2020

Jack B. Poff, of Christiansburg, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Anita Poff; son, Todd Poff; daughter-in-law, Renee Poff; along with grandchildren, Jordan Poff and Karley Poff. Jack is also survived by siblings, David Poff (Barbara), Becky...

Bridget "BB" Marie Layman

Bridget "BB" Marie Layman

Jun 25, 2020

Bridget “BB” Marie Layman, 24, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. She is survived by her grandmother, Annie Foley Ratliff; grandparents, Roy and Bobby Ratliff; parents, Robert ‘Joey’ Layman and Mandy Davidson Coeyman. She is also survived by her loving brothers and sisters as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bridget enjoyed life and was...

Sandra B. Quesenberry

Sandra B. Quesenberry

Jun 21, 2020

Sandra B. Quesenberry, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 21, 2020. She was born on September 2, 1954 to the late George and Edith Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry B. Quesenberry; brothers, George, David and Charles Berry; sister, Eva Smith; and step-son, Stanley Hinkley. Sandra is survived by her...

Myrtle Raines Cupp

Myrtle Raines Cupp

Jun 16, 2020

Myrtle Raines Cupp, of Christiansburg, passed away at the age of 100 on June 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrus and Mary Jane Raines; husband, James Cupp; sons-in-law, Virgil Spradlin, Richard Akers; brothers, Paris, Cecil, Woodrow, John, and Dick Raines; and sisters, Emma Raines, Ivadean Taylor, Virginia Reynolds. Myrtle is survived by her three daughters,...

Joseph Adam Smith

Joseph Adam Smith

Jun 16, 2020

Joseph Adam Smith Born: 8/20/1976 Died: 6/16/2020 Adam was preceded in death by beloved grandparents, Pearl and Alfred Smith. He is survived by son, Seth Alexander Smith; father, Joseph Dale Smith; mother, Debbie Graham Hager; sisters, Amanda Mae and Rikki Leigh Edmondson; aunt, Brenda Martin; several uncles and cousins; and former partner, Shan'na Davis. Adam's benevolent spirit and humble, loving...

James Thomas Bayne Jr.

James Thomas Bayne Jr.

Jun 10, 2020

James Thomas Bayne Jr., 86, formerly of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in Beckley, WV. His passing followed a long struggle with Motor Neuron Disease. Born on April 15, 1934 in Roanoke, VA, he was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Atlanta Christian College and Kentucky...

Eddie K. King

Eddie K. King

Jun 8, 2020

Eddie K. King of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. He is preceded in death by Ruby Christine King, his wife of 62 years; mother, Nannie D. King; father, William K. King; brothers, Butch King and Grant King; and sister, Eleanor Newberry. He is survived by brothers, Tommy King and Philip King of Bland, VA; sister, Judy...

Mercedes Diane ‘Mercy’ Scales

Mercedes Diane ‘Mercy’ Scales

Jun 7, 2020

Mercedes Diane Scales, “Mercy” went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly early morning on Sunday June 7 at the age of 24. Her puppy Porter who was also her best friend went with her. She is survived by her parents Donald and Diane Burks of Christiansburg, her sister Holly Henry(Seth)Front Royal, Leslie Lundy(David) Hillsville, brothers Alex Hirsch, Cameron Hirsch...

Ray Henry Adams

Ray Henry Adams

Jun 7, 2020

Ray Henry Adams, 83, of Dugspur passed away June 7, 2020 after a long illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Henry was born to the late Ray and Opal Adams. He was also preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Pat Hurt and Lottie Randolph; brother-in-law, and Ronnie Fields. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sue Adams;...

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