Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Jul 11, 2019

Alice Geneva St. Clair, 93, of Christiansburg passed away July 11, 2019 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Sr.; son, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Jr.; parents, Howard & Lelia Stump; brothers Alonia & Bobby Stump; and sisters, Opal Crawford & Martha Spencer. Alice is survived...

Ann Louise Vaughn

Ann Louise Vaughn

Jul 9, 2019

Ann Louise Vaughn, 59, of Radford peacefully passed away on July 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Linkous; brother, Donald Linkous; and step father, Bud Shepherd. Ann is survived by her mother, Shirley Shepherd; fiancée, Curtis Young; son, Derek Vaughn (Deonna Thompson); daughter, Ashley Lytton (Keith Lytton); grandchildren, Caleb, Zach, Jace, Jordan, Jayden, Taylor and...

George Kawood Lucas

George Kawood Lucas

Jul 5, 2019

George Kawood Lucas, of Piney Woods, Riner, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2019. He was 82 and a forester by education, training, and career. The youngest of four children of James Theodore and Eloise Summers Lucas, he was raised on the family dairy farm in the Childress area of Montgomery County. His uncle, Roderick Lucas, was...

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

Jul 3, 2019

James (Jim) Franklin Noll, 77, went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 3, 2019, in Christiansburg Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Moeser Noll; his son J. Michael Noll and wife Diane of Gainesville, Ga.; grandsons Joshua, Aaron and Stephen Noll, also of Gainesville; daughter Donna Noll Neel and husband Barry of Bluefield,...

Edward Epperly

Edward Epperly

Jul 2, 2019

Edward Epperly 87, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, after a life that was well lived. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 66 years, Dollie Epperly; sons, Norman Epperly (Janet), Jerry Epperly (Angie); daughter, Sharon Flinchum (Wendell); grandchildren, Amy (Charlie), Jason (Melissa), Adam...

Janice Faye Dickerson

Janice Faye Dickerson

Jun 28, 2019

Janice Lester Dickerson, 79, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Janice was born on May 1, 1940, in Riner, VA. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Bentley H. and Georgia Lester; her sister, Joyce Lester Reed; and brother-in-law, Charles Eugene Reed, also, a niece; Karen Joyce Reed. She is survived by her niece, Connie...

Mary Frances Hylton

Mary Frances Hylton

Jun 28, 2019

Mary Frances Hylton, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilton and Dessie Trail, a sister, Virginia “Jenny” Boyd, and three brothers, Hubert, Harley, and Alvie Trail. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond “Junior” Hylton, two sisters, Polly Boyd (Roger)...

Carol McGlothlin

Carol McGlothlin

Jun 25, 2019

Carol McGlothlin, 65, of Pulaski, was called home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randal McGlothlin; sister, Ann Eldridge; and brother, Charles Beach. Carol is survived by her children, Mandy Collins (Matt), Deana Doby (Jason), Jamie McGlothlin (Jennifer); grandchildren, Cooper Collins, Ledger Doby, Connor McGlothlin, Zac McGlothlin; and nephews, Mark Eldridge and Paul...

Matthew Scott Bryant

Matthew Scott Bryant

Jun 22, 2019

Matthew Scott Bryant 40, born February 06, 1979 to Laura Sowers and Cecil Bryant died June 22, 2019. He is survived by his mother Laura Sowers; brother, Steven Sowers (Donna); nephew, AJ Sowers (Chelsea); great-niece, Scarlett Sowers; special friends, Kathy Donathan, Scott Mason and Kevin Mason. Until we see each other again. Memorial Service Tuesday 25, 2019 at 2 PM...

Harold Lee Lester

Harold Lee Lester

Jun 21, 2019

Lester, Harold Lee, 91, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Lester; his father, mother and step father, Leslie Lester, Ora Lester Higgs and Henry Higgs; and a daughter, Joanie Turman. He is survived by daughters,...

Roger  Lee Kempfer

Roger Lee Kempfer

Jun 21, 2019

ROGER LEE KEMPFER, 74, of Riner passed away on June 21, 2019 at Skyline Nursing Home. He was born on July 5, 1944 to the late Charles & Bonnie Kempfer. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon K. Gardner. Roger is survived by his wife, Estella Jo Kempfer of Riner; son, Bradford Kempfer and wife, Ruth; step...

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Jun 19, 2019

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne, born August 30, 1933, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Oren and Minnie Campbell. She was preceded in death by her son, James Hawthorne; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. She is survived by her husband, Mac...

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Jun 18, 2019

A Life well lived Ricky Bruce Palmer Tuesday June 18th, God called Ricky Bruce Palmer home. He left his earthly shell of a body for a heavenly, whole, healthy body. Born July 16 1947, Ricky spent his 71 years with a sense of humor and a fighting spirit. Most of his years here on earth where spent as a local...

Paul Eddie Altizer

Paul Eddie Altizer

Jun 17, 2019

Paul Eddie Altizer, 64, of Riner passed away on June 17, 2019. He was born May 25, 1955 to the late Thornton “Sonny” and Doris Altizer. He is survived by his children, Ashley Silva and husband, Carlos; Aaron Altizer and wife, Ashley; Carrington Altizer; and Brennan Dorber and husband, Sean; Sister, Kay Gallimore and husband, Alvin; partner, Karla Hall; step...

Mary Louise Miles

Mary Louise Miles

Jun 9, 2019

Mary Louise Miles, 81, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Bob Miles. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Deborah Pearson

Deborah Pearson

Jun 6, 2019

Deborah Pearson, 56, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 6th, 2019. She was born to the late Fred and Bessie Ford Bryson in Christiansburg, VA on March 16th, 1963. Deborah graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1982 and attended New River Community College in Dublin, Va. After a year of college Deborah decided...

SPC Tyrell Dallas Younger

SPC Tyrell Dallas Younger

Jun 3, 2019

SPC Tyrell Dallas Younger, 21, of Christiansburg VA, passed away on June 3, 2019. Tyrell is survived by his mother, Sarah Hannett; father, Richard Younger; brother, Andrew Hannett; his nana, Evelyn Hannett; aunts and uncles, Gordon and Lorna Hannett, Mark and Melissa Hannett, Eric and Robyn Hannett, Jermaine Farrow and Natasha Farrow; he is also survived by many cousins; Ty...

Clyde 'Robert' Lee Hall

Clyde 'Robert' Lee Hall

Jun 2, 2019

Clyde ‘Robert’ Lee Hall (age 75) passed away quietly on Sunday evening, June 2, 2019 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA. He was born on April 22,1944 in O’Toole, WV. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Hall; father, Robert Lee Hall; wife, Martha Hall; and son, Lee Anthony Hall. He leaves behind two daughters, Rosal Cauthen and...

Shelby Jean Conner

Shelby Jean Conner

Jun 2, 2019

Shelby Jean Wood Conner, 81, of Elliston, VA passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert S. and Maggie Mae Bean Wood, 2 sisters and 9 brothers. She is survived by her children, Brenda and Kyle Eanes and Mike and Kaye Conner; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family...

Ann Vreeland Trout

Ann Vreeland Trout

May 31, 2019

Ann Vreeland Trout 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday May 31, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Trout, Jr.; son, David Trout; twin sons; daughter-in-law, Cathy Trout; and parents, Jack and Elizabeth Vreeland. Ann is survived by her sons, Robert Trout and wife Cris Trout, Michael Trout and Sandy Smith; grandchildren, Alan Trout and wife...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Alice Geneva St. Clair

Jul 11, 2019

Alice Geneva St. Clair, 93, of Christiansburg passed away July 11, 2019 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Sr.; son, Allen Tipton St. Clair, Jr.; parents, Howard & Lelia Stump; brothers Alonia & Bobby Stump; and sisters, Opal Crawford & Martha Spencer. Alice is survived...

Ann Louise Vaughn

Ann Louise Vaughn

Jul 9, 2019

Ann Louise Vaughn, 59, of Radford peacefully passed away on July 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Linkous; brother, Donald Linkous; and step father, Bud Shepherd. Ann is survived by her mother, Shirley Shepherd; fiancée, Curtis Young; son, Derek Vaughn (Deonna Thompson); daughter, Ashley Lytton (Keith Lytton); grandchildren, Caleb, Zach, Jace, Jordan, Jayden, Taylor and...

George Kawood Lucas

George Kawood Lucas

Jul 5, 2019

George Kawood Lucas, of Piney Woods, Riner, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2019. He was 82 and a forester by education, training, and career. The youngest of four children of James Theodore and Eloise Summers Lucas, he was raised on the family dairy farm in the Childress area of Montgomery County. His uncle, Roderick Lucas, was...

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

James 'Jim' Franklin Noll

Jul 3, 2019

James (Jim) Franklin Noll, 77, went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 3, 2019, in Christiansburg Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Moeser Noll; his son J. Michael Noll and wife Diane of Gainesville, Ga.; grandsons Joshua, Aaron and Stephen Noll, also of Gainesville; daughter Donna Noll Neel and husband Barry of Bluefield,...

Edward Epperly

Edward Epperly

Jul 2, 2019

Edward Epperly 87, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, after a life that was well lived. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 66 years, Dollie Epperly; sons, Norman Epperly (Janet), Jerry Epperly (Angie); daughter, Sharon Flinchum (Wendell); grandchildren, Amy (Charlie), Jason (Melissa), Adam...

Janice Faye Dickerson

Janice Faye Dickerson

Jun 28, 2019

Janice Lester Dickerson, 79, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. Janice was born on May 1, 1940, in Riner, VA. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Bentley H. and Georgia Lester; her sister, Joyce Lester Reed; and brother-in-law, Charles Eugene Reed, also, a niece; Karen Joyce Reed. She is survived by her niece, Connie...

Mary Frances Hylton

Mary Frances Hylton

Jun 28, 2019

Mary Frances Hylton, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilton and Dessie Trail, a sister, Virginia “Jenny” Boyd, and three brothers, Hubert, Harley, and Alvie Trail. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond “Junior” Hylton, two sisters, Polly Boyd (Roger)...

Carol McGlothlin

Carol McGlothlin

Jun 25, 2019

Carol McGlothlin, 65, of Pulaski, was called home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randal McGlothlin; sister, Ann Eldridge; and brother, Charles Beach. Carol is survived by her children, Mandy Collins (Matt), Deana Doby (Jason), Jamie McGlothlin (Jennifer); grandchildren, Cooper Collins, Ledger Doby, Connor McGlothlin, Zac McGlothlin; and nephews, Mark Eldridge and Paul...

Matthew Scott Bryant

Matthew Scott Bryant

Jun 22, 2019

Matthew Scott Bryant 40, born February 06, 1979 to Laura Sowers and Cecil Bryant died June 22, 2019. He is survived by his mother Laura Sowers; brother, Steven Sowers (Donna); nephew, AJ Sowers (Chelsea); great-niece, Scarlett Sowers; special friends, Kathy Donathan, Scott Mason and Kevin Mason. Until we see each other again. Memorial Service Tuesday 25, 2019 at 2 PM...

Harold Lee Lester

Harold Lee Lester

Jun 21, 2019

Lester, Harold Lee, 91, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Lester; his father, mother and step father, Leslie Lester, Ora Lester Higgs and Henry Higgs; and a daughter, Joanie Turman. He is survived by daughters,...

Roger  Lee Kempfer

Roger Lee Kempfer

Jun 21, 2019

ROGER LEE KEMPFER, 74, of Riner passed away on June 21, 2019 at Skyline Nursing Home. He was born on July 5, 1944 to the late Charles & Bonnie Kempfer. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon K. Gardner. Roger is survived by his wife, Estella Jo Kempfer of Riner; son, Bradford Kempfer and wife, Ruth; step...

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne

Jun 19, 2019

Eleanor Louise Hawthorne, born August 30, 1933, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Oren and Minnie Campbell. She was preceded in death by her son, James Hawthorne; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. She is survived by her husband, Mac...

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Ricky Bruce Palmer

Jun 18, 2019

A Life well lived Ricky Bruce Palmer Tuesday June 18th, God called Ricky Bruce Palmer home. He left his earthly shell of a body for a heavenly, whole, healthy body. Born July 16 1947, Ricky spent his 71 years with a sense of humor and a fighting spirit. Most of his years here on earth where spent as a local...

Paul Eddie Altizer

Paul Eddie Altizer

Jun 17, 2019

Paul Eddie Altizer, 64, of Riner passed away on June 17, 2019. He was born May 25, 1955 to the late Thornton “Sonny” and Doris Altizer. He is survived by his children, Ashley Silva and husband, Carlos; Aaron Altizer and wife, Ashley; Carrington Altizer; and Brennan Dorber and husband, Sean; Sister, Kay Gallimore and husband, Alvin; partner, Karla Hall; step...

Mary Louise Miles

Mary Louise Miles

Jun 9, 2019

Mary Louise Miles, 81, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Bob Miles. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Deborah Pearson

Deborah Pearson

Jun 6, 2019

Deborah Pearson, 56, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 6th, 2019. She was born to the late Fred and Bessie Ford Bryson in Christiansburg, VA on March 16th, 1963. Deborah graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1982 and attended New River Community College in Dublin, Va. After a year of college Deborah decided...

SPC Tyrell Dallas Younger

SPC Tyrell Dallas Younger

Jun 3, 2019

SPC Tyrell Dallas Younger, 21, of Christiansburg VA, passed away on June 3, 2019. Tyrell is survived by his mother, Sarah Hannett; father, Richard Younger; brother, Andrew Hannett; his nana, Evelyn Hannett; aunts and uncles, Gordon and Lorna Hannett, Mark and Melissa Hannett, Eric and Robyn Hannett, Jermaine Farrow and Natasha Farrow; he is also survived by many cousins; Ty...

Clyde 'Robert' Lee Hall

Clyde 'Robert' Lee Hall

Jun 2, 2019

Clyde ‘Robert’ Lee Hall (age 75) passed away quietly on Sunday evening, June 2, 2019 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, VA. He was born on April 22,1944 in O’Toole, WV. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Hall; father, Robert Lee Hall; wife, Martha Hall; and son, Lee Anthony Hall. He leaves behind two daughters, Rosal Cauthen and...

Shelby Jean Conner

Shelby Jean Conner

Jun 2, 2019

Shelby Jean Wood Conner, 81, of Elliston, VA passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert S. and Maggie Mae Bean Wood, 2 sisters and 9 brothers. She is survived by her children, Brenda and Kyle Eanes and Mike and Kaye Conner; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family...

Ann Vreeland Trout

Ann Vreeland Trout

May 31, 2019

Ann Vreeland Trout 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday May 31, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Trout, Jr.; son, David Trout; twin sons; daughter-in-law, Cathy Trout; and parents, Jack and Elizabeth Vreeland. Ann is survived by her sons, Robert Trout and wife Cris Trout, Michael Trout and Sandy Smith; grandchildren, Alan Trout and wife...

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