Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Patricia Fay Hedrick

Patricia Fay Hedrick

Aug 9, 2019

Patricia Fay Hedrick, 64, of Riner, passed away on August 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelly Andrew Burns Sr. and Ramona Sue Burns; brother, Bobby Highlander; son, Shawn Pickering; and grandchild, Zeth Pickering. Patricia is survived by her husband, Randall Hedrick Sr.; sons, Andrew Hedrick and wife Jessica, Randall Hedrick Jr.; step-son, Jay Hedrick; step-daughter,...

Kenneth 'Ken' Tyson Mummau

Kenneth 'Ken' Tyson Mummau

Aug 6, 2019

Kenneth Tyson Mummau, 64, of Riner, VA went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. He was a wonderfully devoted and loving husband to his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Mummau, and she was by his side daily during his illness. He was a very positive influence in...

John Alex Martin

John Alex Martin

Aug 5, 2019

John Alex Martin, 60, of Shawsville, VA, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belvia Ann Martin, Emmett J. Martin, and John B. Elkins; and his wife, Judith Elaine Martin. He is survived by his children, Tabitha Jackson (Todd), Samantha Lutz (Robert), Ruth Martin, and John H. Martin (Haley); grandchildren, Timothy Jackson, Tiffany...

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses

Aug 3, 2019

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses, retired MSGT USAF, 80, of Riner, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Stella Moses and his son Dana Moses. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Carolyn Moses; sons, Bruce and wife Nancy Moses, Dennis and wife Crisandrea Moses; daughter, Sandra Davidson; stepson,...

Beatrice Odegard Martin

Beatrice Odegard Martin

Aug 3, 2019

Beatrice Odegard Martin “Bea”, 74, of Christiansburg passed away August 3, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Bea worked at VPI, retired from Radford University, and later in life worked at the cafeteria at Christiansburg High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph Martin “E.J.”; and parents,...

Cecil Woolwine

Cecil Woolwine

Aug 2, 2019

Cecil Woolwine entered into Heaven on August 2, 2019 and into the Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the youngest son of Alma and Trigg Woolwine who preceded him in death. Also he was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Altizer Woolwine; brothers, Garnet, William (Bill), Walter, and James; sisters, June Bland and Edna Cain;...

Wilson Allen 'Speedy' Carroll

Wilson Allen 'Speedy' Carroll

Jul 31, 2019

Wilson Allen ‘Speedy’ Carroll, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie Carroll; as well as half-brothers and sisters, Jim, Junior, and Frances Quesenberry, James ‘John’ Carroll, and Aline Kessinger. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Norma Tomlinson Carroll; beloved son, Matthew Allen Carroll...

Robert Lee Turpin Sr.

Robert Lee Turpin Sr.

Jul 30, 2019

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Robert Lee Turpin, Sr. (Bobby or Bubby to most) a loving father of four children passed away at the young age of 67. Robert, Sr. was born October 17, 1951 in Radford, VA to the late Arnold Franklin and Billie Jean Morris Turpin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Lee Turpin,...

Harold Theo Neece

Harold Theo Neece

Jul 30, 2019

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, George Crockett Neece and Arbutus Duncan Neece; son, Garry Neece; daughter, Bonita Altizer; grandson, Brad Lee Neece; brothers, Marvin Neece and Alvin Lee (Bobby) Neece; and sister, Pauline Atkinson. He is survived by special companion, Velma Perdue; brothers, Harry Robert Neece and George Edward Neece; daughter, Rise Sargent; son, Anthony Wayne Neece...

Peter Fletcher

Peter Fletcher

Jul 29, 2019

Peter Fletcher of Christiansburg, Va. died July 29, 2019 at Richfield Rehab Center in Salem, Va. after a long fight with heart disease and kidney disease. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Leon Fletcher and Miriam Phillips and by his sister, Antonia Girard. Peter was born in New York, New York on July 6, 1939 and grew up...

Donna L. Stiefel

Donna L. Stiefel

Jul 29, 2019

Donna L. Stiefel passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Eliza Bennett. She was preceded in death also by her husband, Lloyd Stiefel; and son, Scott Stiefel. Donna loved children, so much so, she had a childcare business in her home where she shared her love with...

Lucille Webb Draper 'Lucy'

Lucille Webb Draper 'Lucy'

Jul 28, 2019

Lucille Webb Draper ‘Lucy’, 82, of Christiansburg, formerly of Franklin, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Lucy was a longtime realtor in the New River Valley and an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She loved Virginia Tech football and basketball and the beach. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Laura Webb;...

Timmy Dwayne Martin

Timmy Dwayne Martin

Jul 27, 2019

Timmy Martin, 49, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County.

Jonathan "Patrick" Hatcher

Jonathan "Patrick" Hatcher

Jul 26, 2019

Jonathan “Patrick” Hatcher was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on October 15, 1970. On Friday, July 26, 2019, Patrick went home to be with Jesus, and finally got to meet some of his personal heroes, such as 80’s musicians, Star Wars characters, Steve Jobs, C.S. Lewis, and other influential authors. Also there to greet him with warm hugs were his...

Derrick Djuan Barnes Sr.

Derrick Djuan Barnes Sr.

Jul 25, 2019

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day...unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Derrick Djuan Barnes, Sr., known to his friends and family as L.O.V.E. passed peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019 surrounded by family at LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia. A native of New Brunswick, NJ, Derrick was born...

Ray Evans Gardner

Ray Evans Gardner

Jul 24, 2019

Ray Evans Gardner, 72, of Riner, was born on November 22, 1946. He lost his 18 year battle with cancer on July 24, 2019. Ray was a loving and patient husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a humble Christian man, and a lifelong member of Floyd Church of Christ. He was a dedicated employee of Kollmorgen for 48 years....

Clifford Kendrick Newcomb Jr.

Clifford Kendrick Newcomb Jr.

Jul 24, 2019

Clifford Kendrick “Ken” Newcomb Jr. ,68 of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery. Horne Funeral Home will be in charge of cremation arrangements. Services will be held at The Bridge Foursquare Church on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Viewing will be from 5-6 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. Pastor Will Fillingham will...

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Jul 21, 2019

Victoria “Vickie” B. Sutton, 75, of Christiansburg, was born October 31, 1943. On Sunday, July 21, 2019, surrounded by her family, Vickie departed this world to rejoin her Heavenly Father. Awaiting Vickie, with open loving arms, were those who preceded her in death, her father, Hastwell Mabry, her mother, Julia Mabry, two beloved cousins, more like brothers, HH “Johnny” Crowder...

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Jul 17, 2019

ELLEN GERTRUDE HYLTON, 70, of Pulaski passed away July 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest & Ethel Hylton; brother, Earnest Hylton, Jr.; and dog, Rocky. Ellen is survived by 2 sons, Timmy Hylton and Terry Hylton & wife, Angel; daughter, Melissa Layton and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Nicole Green & husband, Jason, Kayla Thompson & husband,...

Patricia Cox Bryant

Patricia Cox Bryant

Jul 15, 2019

Patricia Cox Bryant, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 15, 2019. Pat was preceded in death by her mother and father, Vivian and John Dean Cox; and her brother, Larry Michael Cox. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Roger Bryant; daughter, Jennifer Bryant Salyers and husband Kevin Salyers; granddaughters, Emily Salyers and Sydney Salyers; sisters, Sue...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Patricia Fay Hedrick

Patricia Fay Hedrick

Aug 9, 2019

Patricia Fay Hedrick, 64, of Riner, passed away on August 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelly Andrew Burns Sr. and Ramona Sue Burns; brother, Bobby Highlander; son, Shawn Pickering; and grandchild, Zeth Pickering. Patricia is survived by her husband, Randall Hedrick Sr.; sons, Andrew Hedrick and wife Jessica, Randall Hedrick Jr.; step-son, Jay Hedrick; step-daughter,...

Kenneth 'Ken' Tyson Mummau

Kenneth 'Ken' Tyson Mummau

Aug 6, 2019

Kenneth Tyson Mummau, 64, of Riner, VA went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. He was a wonderfully devoted and loving husband to his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Mummau, and she was by his side daily during his illness. He was a very positive influence in...

John Alex Martin

John Alex Martin

Aug 5, 2019

John Alex Martin, 60, of Shawsville, VA, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belvia Ann Martin, Emmett J. Martin, and John B. Elkins; and his wife, Judith Elaine Martin. He is survived by his children, Tabitha Jackson (Todd), Samantha Lutz (Robert), Ruth Martin, and John H. Martin (Haley); grandchildren, Timothy Jackson, Tiffany...

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses

Aug 3, 2019

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Moses, retired MSGT USAF, 80, of Riner, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Stella Moses and his son Dana Moses. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Carolyn Moses; sons, Bruce and wife Nancy Moses, Dennis and wife Crisandrea Moses; daughter, Sandra Davidson; stepson,...

Beatrice Odegard Martin

Beatrice Odegard Martin

Aug 3, 2019

Beatrice Odegard Martin “Bea”, 74, of Christiansburg passed away August 3, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Bea worked at VPI, retired from Radford University, and later in life worked at the cafeteria at Christiansburg High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph Martin “E.J.”; and parents,...

Cecil Woolwine

Cecil Woolwine

Aug 2, 2019

Cecil Woolwine entered into Heaven on August 2, 2019 and into the Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the youngest son of Alma and Trigg Woolwine who preceded him in death. Also he was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Altizer Woolwine; brothers, Garnet, William (Bill), Walter, and James; sisters, June Bland and Edna Cain;...

Wilson Allen 'Speedy' Carroll

Wilson Allen 'Speedy' Carroll

Jul 31, 2019

Wilson Allen ‘Speedy’ Carroll, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie Carroll; as well as half-brothers and sisters, Jim, Junior, and Frances Quesenberry, James ‘John’ Carroll, and Aline Kessinger. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Norma Tomlinson Carroll; beloved son, Matthew Allen Carroll...

Robert Lee Turpin Sr.

Robert Lee Turpin Sr.

Jul 30, 2019

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Robert Lee Turpin, Sr. (Bobby or Bubby to most) a loving father of four children passed away at the young age of 67. Robert, Sr. was born October 17, 1951 in Radford, VA to the late Arnold Franklin and Billie Jean Morris Turpin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Lee Turpin,...

Harold Theo Neece

Harold Theo Neece

Jul 30, 2019

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, George Crockett Neece and Arbutus Duncan Neece; son, Garry Neece; daughter, Bonita Altizer; grandson, Brad Lee Neece; brothers, Marvin Neece and Alvin Lee (Bobby) Neece; and sister, Pauline Atkinson. He is survived by special companion, Velma Perdue; brothers, Harry Robert Neece and George Edward Neece; daughter, Rise Sargent; son, Anthony Wayne Neece...

Peter Fletcher

Peter Fletcher

Jul 29, 2019

Peter Fletcher of Christiansburg, Va. died July 29, 2019 at Richfield Rehab Center in Salem, Va. after a long fight with heart disease and kidney disease. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Leon Fletcher and Miriam Phillips and by his sister, Antonia Girard. Peter was born in New York, New York on July 6, 1939 and grew up...

Donna L. Stiefel

Donna L. Stiefel

Jul 29, 2019

Donna L. Stiefel passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Eliza Bennett. She was preceded in death also by her husband, Lloyd Stiefel; and son, Scott Stiefel. Donna loved children, so much so, she had a childcare business in her home where she shared her love with...

Lucille Webb Draper 'Lucy'

Lucille Webb Draper 'Lucy'

Jul 28, 2019

Lucille Webb Draper ‘Lucy’, 82, of Christiansburg, formerly of Franklin, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Lucy was a longtime realtor in the New River Valley and an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She loved Virginia Tech football and basketball and the beach. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Laura Webb;...

Timmy Dwayne Martin

Timmy Dwayne Martin

Jul 27, 2019

Timmy Martin, 49, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County.

Jonathan "Patrick" Hatcher

Jonathan "Patrick" Hatcher

Jul 26, 2019

Jonathan “Patrick” Hatcher was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on October 15, 1970. On Friday, July 26, 2019, Patrick went home to be with Jesus, and finally got to meet some of his personal heroes, such as 80’s musicians, Star Wars characters, Steve Jobs, C.S. Lewis, and other influential authors. Also there to greet him with warm hugs were his...

Derrick Djuan Barnes Sr.

Derrick Djuan Barnes Sr.

Jul 25, 2019

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day...unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Derrick Djuan Barnes, Sr., known to his friends and family as L.O.V.E. passed peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019 surrounded by family at LewisGale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia. A native of New Brunswick, NJ, Derrick was born...

Ray Evans Gardner

Ray Evans Gardner

Jul 24, 2019

Ray Evans Gardner, 72, of Riner, was born on November 22, 1946. He lost his 18 year battle with cancer on July 24, 2019. Ray was a loving and patient husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a humble Christian man, and a lifelong member of Floyd Church of Christ. He was a dedicated employee of Kollmorgen for 48 years....

Clifford Kendrick Newcomb Jr.

Clifford Kendrick Newcomb Jr.

Jul 24, 2019

Clifford Kendrick “Ken” Newcomb Jr. ,68 of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at LewisGale Hospital-Montgomery. Horne Funeral Home will be in charge of cremation arrangements. Services will be held at The Bridge Foursquare Church on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Viewing will be from 5-6 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. Pastor Will Fillingham will...

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Victoria 'Vickie' B. Sutton

Jul 21, 2019

Victoria “Vickie” B. Sutton, 75, of Christiansburg, was born October 31, 1943. On Sunday, July 21, 2019, surrounded by her family, Vickie departed this world to rejoin her Heavenly Father. Awaiting Vickie, with open loving arms, were those who preceded her in death, her father, Hastwell Mabry, her mother, Julia Mabry, two beloved cousins, more like brothers, HH “Johnny” Crowder...

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Ellen Gertrude Hylton

Jul 17, 2019

ELLEN GERTRUDE HYLTON, 70, of Pulaski passed away July 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest & Ethel Hylton; brother, Earnest Hylton, Jr.; and dog, Rocky. Ellen is survived by 2 sons, Timmy Hylton and Terry Hylton & wife, Angel; daughter, Melissa Layton and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Nicole Green & husband, Jason, Kayla Thompson & husband,...

Patricia Cox Bryant

Patricia Cox Bryant

Jul 15, 2019

Patricia Cox Bryant, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 15, 2019. Pat was preceded in death by her mother and father, Vivian and John Dean Cox; and her brother, Larry Michael Cox. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Roger Bryant; daughter, Jennifer Bryant Salyers and husband Kevin Salyers; granddaughters, Emily Salyers and Sydney Salyers; sisters, Sue...

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