Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

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...

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...

Alice Rutherford

Alice Rutherford

Apr 20, 2020

Alice Rutherford, 81, of Riner, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie 'C.E.' Rutherford; and son, Joey Rutherford. Alice is survived by her children, David Rutherford (Shelby), Tim Rutherford (Bonnie), Annie Smith (Leroy); 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

Jean Britt Earles

Jean Britt Earles

Apr 19, 2020

On April 19, 2020, Velma “Jean” Britt Earles, age 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this temporary world for her eternal home in Heaven. Jean was born in Cambria, Virginia, on October 8, 1930. Jean was the daughter of the late William Lewis Britt and Lelia Victoria Ramsey Britt, and the daughter-in-law of the late James Victor Earles and Katherine Lewis...

John Stanley Boyd

John Stanley Boyd

Apr 18, 2020

John Stanley Boyd, devoted husband and father, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Christiansburg, VA, at the age of 43. John was born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 6, 1977 to parents, Stanley and Catharine. John and his older sister, Catharine, grew up mostly in North and South Carolina. He attended Spartanburg High School, graduated with a Bachelor's...

Walter James Simmons

Walter James Simmons

Apr 18, 2020

Walter James Simmons, of Riner, age 89, left his earthly body on Saturday, April 18 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born to Lertie and Minnie Simmons on March 17, 1931. Mr. Simmons was proceeded in death by: his parents; his wife, Beatrice King Simmons; brothers, George Simmons, William Simmons, and John Ray Simmons; sisters, Nannie Lou Brumfield and Ethel...

Shirley Lee Palmer

Shirley Lee Palmer

Apr 17, 2020

SHIRLEY LEE PALMER APRIL 29, 1949 – APRIL 17, 2020 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 She fought the good fight, finished her course and kept the faith. Shirley Lee Palmer of the Union Valley section of Riner left her Earthly home for her Heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born April 29, 1948 to Charles E. Palmer (deceased)...

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Apr 17, 2020

Annie H. (82) and Samuel R. Caldwell (91) went to be with the Lord Friday, April 17, 2020. They were preceded in death by their parents, Charlie and Nellie Howard and Henderson and Lilly Mae Caldwell as well as brothers and sisters on both sides of the family. Survivors include their children, Teresa (Gene) Woolwine, Marcella (Donnie) Lytton, Sammy (Kelley)...

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020 Carrie Sutphin Cole, 84, of Pilot, VA left us to meet her Heavenly Father and the love of her life, Edwin on the streets of gold. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a member of Pilot Methodist Church. She held several offices in the National Ruritan Club. She also served as an...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Apr 16, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Smith, 60 of Christiansburg, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday April, 16th, 2020, surrounded by her family, she was at peace. Born October, 12, 1959 in Staunton, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Estil & Betty Graham, Morgan Campbell, brother Barry A.Campbell, sister Sheila Graham & her sons Adam Ray Hutchins &...

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Apr 14, 2020

Kevin E. DeHart passed away April 12, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1970 in Radford, VA. He is survived by his son, Logan M. DeHart of Blacksburg; daughter, Casey J. DeHart of Myrtle Beach, SC; two grandchildren, Kayden & Kinsley; father and step-mother, Douglas E. & Jenny DeHart; mother and step-father, Janie N. & Paul Cassell; brother, Brian...

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Apr 14, 2020

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith age 90 went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2020 at English Meadows after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis Meredith, her parents Edgar and Claude Wimmer, brothers and spouses Harless and LZ Wimmer, Ray Wimmer, Wesley Wimmer, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Lamer and Rachel Wimmer;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

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...

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...

Alice Rutherford

Alice Rutherford

Apr 20, 2020

Alice Rutherford, 81, of Riner, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie 'C.E.' Rutherford; and son, Joey Rutherford. Alice is survived by her children, David Rutherford (Shelby), Tim Rutherford (Bonnie), Annie Smith (Leroy); 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

Jean Britt Earles

Jean Britt Earles

Apr 19, 2020

On April 19, 2020, Velma “Jean” Britt Earles, age 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this temporary world for her eternal home in Heaven. Jean was born in Cambria, Virginia, on October 8, 1930. Jean was the daughter of the late William Lewis Britt and Lelia Victoria Ramsey Britt, and the daughter-in-law of the late James Victor Earles and Katherine Lewis...

John Stanley Boyd

John Stanley Boyd

Apr 18, 2020

John Stanley Boyd, devoted husband and father, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Christiansburg, VA, at the age of 43. John was born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 6, 1977 to parents, Stanley and Catharine. John and his older sister, Catharine, grew up mostly in North and South Carolina. He attended Spartanburg High School, graduated with a Bachelor's...

Walter James Simmons

Walter James Simmons

Apr 18, 2020

Walter James Simmons, of Riner, age 89, left his earthly body on Saturday, April 18 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born to Lertie and Minnie Simmons on March 17, 1931. Mr. Simmons was proceeded in death by: his parents; his wife, Beatrice King Simmons; brothers, George Simmons, William Simmons, and John Ray Simmons; sisters, Nannie Lou Brumfield and Ethel...

Shirley Lee Palmer

Shirley Lee Palmer

Apr 17, 2020

SHIRLEY LEE PALMER APRIL 29, 1949 – APRIL 17, 2020 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 She fought the good fight, finished her course and kept the faith. Shirley Lee Palmer of the Union Valley section of Riner left her Earthly home for her Heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born April 29, 1948 to Charles E. Palmer (deceased)...

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Apr 17, 2020

Annie H. (82) and Samuel R. Caldwell (91) went to be with the Lord Friday, April 17, 2020. They were preceded in death by their parents, Charlie and Nellie Howard and Henderson and Lilly Mae Caldwell as well as brothers and sisters on both sides of the family. Survivors include their children, Teresa (Gene) Woolwine, Marcella (Donnie) Lytton, Sammy (Kelley)...

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020 Carrie Sutphin Cole, 84, of Pilot, VA left us to meet her Heavenly Father and the love of her life, Edwin on the streets of gold. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a member of Pilot Methodist Church. She held several offices in the National Ruritan Club. She also served as an...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Apr 16, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Smith, 60 of Christiansburg, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday April, 16th, 2020, surrounded by her family, she was at peace. Born October, 12, 1959 in Staunton, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Estil & Betty Graham, Morgan Campbell, brother Barry A.Campbell, sister Sheila Graham & her sons Adam Ray Hutchins &...

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Apr 14, 2020

Kevin E. DeHart passed away April 12, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1970 in Radford, VA. He is survived by his son, Logan M. DeHart of Blacksburg; daughter, Casey J. DeHart of Myrtle Beach, SC; two grandchildren, Kayden & Kinsley; father and step-mother, Douglas E. & Jenny DeHart; mother and step-father, Janie N. & Paul Cassell; brother, Brian...

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Apr 14, 2020

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith age 90 went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2020 at English Meadows after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis Meredith, her parents Edgar and Claude Wimmer, brothers and spouses Harless and LZ Wimmer, Ray Wimmer, Wesley Wimmer, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Lamer and Rachel Wimmer;...