Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Mary Young Akers

Mar 2, 2019

Mary Young Akers, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Mary was born on September 9, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Akers; parents, James and Mattie Young; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Formica and husband Randy of Christiansburg; grandson, Michael Formica of Blacksburg; sister,...

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Barbara Greenway Culverhouse

Mar 1, 2019

Barbara Greenway Culverhouse, 44, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Greenway; and granddaughter, Sadie Culverhouse. She is survived by her loving husband, Shawn Culverhose; children, Zach Yopp, Brandon Yopp (Desi), Destiny Culverhouse; step-children, Joey Culverhouse (Demi), Devin Culverhouse (Abigail), Fayth Culverhouse; mother, June Greenway; sister, Mary Alley...

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Nancy Moss Conner

Feb 28, 2019

Nancy Moss Conner, 85, of Christiansburg Va, passed away Thursday, February 28 at Highland Ridge Rehab and Nursing Home in Dublin Va. Nancy was born on May 12, 1933 to Leonard Flournoy (L.F.) Moss, and Eunice Moss, both of Pittsylvania County, Va. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Surviving are...

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Faye Counts Martin

Feb 26, 2019

Faye Counts Martin, 73, of Christiansburg woke up in the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2019. She was a member of the First Church of God of Christiansburg. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Kenley and Opal Welch; and daughter, Rita Counts Makhoul. She is survived by her husband, Don ‘Mongo’ Martin; children, Rhonda Mah and husband,...

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Rovern Ely Goins

Feb 24, 2019

Rovern Ely Goins, age 94, died on February 24, 2019 at the Kroontje Health Center in Blacksburg, VA. She was born on July 18, 1924, in Pennington Gap, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Birdie and Joe N. Ely; her sister, Thelma Ely Stewart; her brother, JN Ely Jr. all of Pennington Gap, VA; her husband, Denver...

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Pauline Cox Linkous

Feb 24, 2019

Pauline Cox Linkous, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Linkous; parents, William and Bessie Cox; sister, Lorraine Cox Harris. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Kimberley Bruce and husband Mark; grandchildren, Kevin Martin and wife Katelyn, Allyson Martin, Jared Bruce; aunt, Mildred Cox; and her dogs whom...

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Anthony 'Tony/Bonz' Michael Boyd

Feb 24, 2019

Anthony (Tony / Bonz) Michael Boyd 05/31/1967 to 02/24/2019 He was born in Manchester, NH. He was 51 years old. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Stephen Boyd. He is survived by his; mother: Shirley Riley Henderson, four brothers: Brian, Michael, Damon, and Harley, four sisters: Kimberly, Dawn, Michole, and Tanya, two beautiful daughters: Heather and Liane,...

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Aleen 'Cindy' Thompson Wade

Feb 22, 2019

Aleen ‘Cindy’ Thompson Wade, 91, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lura Thompson; and all of her siblings. Cindy is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special thanks to Intrepid Hospice and the Staff of Commonwealth Senior Living. Visitation will be held...

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Betty Zane Hodges Gillespie

Feb 19, 2019

Betty Zane Hodges Gillespie, of Christiansburg, left this Earth for her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was born on March 28, 1927 in West Virginia. She graduated Valedictorian of her class at McComas High School. She was a member of Belview United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

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Raymond McDonald Fisher

Feb 17, 2019

Raymond McDonald Fisher born 5-25-1935, 83, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, his wife, and son on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was a faithful member of the New Hope Church of God since 1981, where he served in different capacities including treasurer for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by his father, James Hurley Fisher;...

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April Marie Bullock

Feb 16, 2019

April Marie Bullock, 37, of Christiansburg, finally succumbed to cancer on February 16, 2019, with the love of many, peacefully asleep in the arms of husband, Howell. April was a devoted mother and amazing wife. April’s time was spent as a stay at home mom and then for a while working for Kiger Transportation. April was devoted to the safety...

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Steve Alan Cox

Feb 15, 2019

Steve Alan Cox, age 64, passed away in his home on Friday, February 15, 2019 in the care of Hospice and other caregivers and with his beloved cats close by, following a valiant battle with cancer. Steve was predeceased by his father, Herbert H. Cox, and is survived by his mother, Dorothy Cox of Christiansburg; son Adam Cox of Roanoke;...

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Sarah R East

Feb 12, 2019

Sarah Jane Roop East, 77, of Radford, passed away February 12, 2019. She is survived by her husband, George T. East; daughter, Elizabeth East Stacy and husband Mike; grandchildren, Kathleen Stacy, Blake Stacy, and Mary Jane Stacy; brother, Jack Roop and wife, Brenda; and nieces and nephews, Brad Roop and wife Jenni, Tammy Surface and husband Alan, Tom Eastridgeand wife...

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Lola Jean Hughes

Feb 11, 2019

Lola Jean Hughes, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born August 16, 1932 in Coal City, WV. Jean was a loving wife and mother and a terrific grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and crafting and was a cook extraordinaire. Jean was a long time member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Christiansburg. She...

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Frances Marlene Kast

Feb 8, 2019

FRANCES MARLENE KAST, 55, of Christiansburg passed away February 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Mary Virginia Kast; brothers, Cleetus Kast and Calvin Kast; and sisters, Darlene Barker, Alma jean Parker and Rita Whitlock. She is survived by her life partner, Samuel Hinkley; son, Joshua Kast; step daughters, Sandra Hinkley and partner, Amy Meade,...

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Joey Sean Stogner

Feb 7, 2019

Joey Sean Stogner, 43, of Shawsville, departed this Earth on February 7, 2019. Joey was born on July 4, 1975. Joey is survived by his wife, Laura Wickham; sons, Joey Sean Stogner Jr., Justin Thomas Stogner, Branson Chase Stogner; granddaughter, Ariel Jade Stogner; brothers, Jamie Lynn Stogner, Jesse David Akers; mother, Donna Sue Hurst; father, Jody & Tina Stogner; and...

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Paul Tsakires

Feb 7, 2019

Paul Tsakires, 78, passed away on February 7, 2019 at his home in Christiansburg, VA, surrounded by close family members. Although, he had no children of his own, Paul was the patriarch of his family who loved him dearly. He is survived by his two sisters, Mary Dritselis (Christiansburg, VA.) and Dena Bowers, Kirk (Charlottesville, VA); his nephews and nieces,...

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Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Wadovsky

Feb 5, 2019

Elizabeth J. Wadovsky, ‘Betty’, of Christiansburg, VA, passed peacefully at home on February 5, 2019. She was born in Franklin, NJ where she worked for 27 years as an administrative assistant. In her retirement, she and her husband Steve traveled extensively, living in FL, TN, and finally settling in Christiansburg, VA near her daughter. Betty was an avid reader, animal...

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Florris 'Jean' Sutphin Eanes Poff

Feb 4, 2019

Florris ‘Jean’ Sutphin Eanes Poff, 92, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019, with her daughters at her bedside. Jean was a wonderful homemaker and mother that always put her family above herself. She was a three time cancer survivor. Jean actively volunteered with the American Cancer Society, collecting donations for Relay for Life...

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Ralph James Edward Rose Sr

Feb 2, 2019

The greatest man who ever lived in our world, Ralph James Edward Rose, Sr. went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Rosanah Rose; sisters, Edith Coleman, Minerva Kell, Betty Spangler; and brother, John Rose. Ralph is survived by his wife of 55...

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