Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ward McClure 'Mac' Hawthorne

Ward McClure 'Mac' Hawthorne

Oct 30, 2019

Ward McClure Hawthorne "Mac" born November 29, 1934 went to be with his heavenly father Wednesday October 30, 2019 after complications from surgery. Born in Washington County Virginia to the late Eugene Ward and Anna Virginia McClure Hawthorne, Mac is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise; son James Ward Hawthorne; and brother, Bill Hawthorne. He is survived by...

Frank Stephen Malasky

Frank Stephen Malasky

Oct 30, 2019

Frank Stephen Malasky, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Frank was a resident of the New River Valley for 30 years and had retired from Volvo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mildred Malasky; and sister, Linda Warf. Frank is survived by his nephews, John Warf and wife Kristi, Jason Warf and...

Dorothy Jean Long

Dorothy Jean Long

Oct 28, 2019

Dorothy Jean Long, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away October 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucille Collins Gillespie; sister, Louise Hale; her first husband, Joseph E. Martin; and second husband, Eugene Long. Dorothy is survived by her children, Mike (Anna), Jody, Leon (Tara), Missy (PJ), and Casey (Ben); grandkids, Tasha, Brittney, Sara, Seth, Brooke,...

Jacqueline Louise Painter

Jacqueline Louise Painter

Oct 27, 2019

Jacqueline Louise Painter April 27,1953 – October 27, 2019 Jackie Louise Painter, 66, of Fairlawn passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born April 27, 1953 in Kansas and was the daughter of the late Lou Estrada and Pearl Estrada and surviving step mother Cielo. Before her health began to decline, Jackie worked for Radford University and had an...

Sanford 'Sandy' Gross

Sanford 'Sandy' Gross

Oct 24, 2019

Sanford “Sandy” Gross, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 joining his beloved wife of 62 years, Bobbie Rucker Gross; and only son, Ben. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Gross and Malvine Rubin. Sandy graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, attended NYU for a short period and then joined...

Alonza 'Preacher' Hardy Jr.

Alonza 'Preacher' Hardy Jr.

Oct 21, 2019

Alonza "Preacher" Hardy, Jr - June 3, 1919-October 21, 2019 Preacher was born in Nelson County, VA on June 3, 1919. He was the 3rd child of 9 born to Alonza Sr and Mildred Hardy. He grew up in various locations across the state of Virginia. Upon hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor he immediately reported to the local...

Jason Hal Paul

Jason Hal Paul

Oct 21, 2019

Jason Hal Paul 45, of Riner, Va. passed away on Monday October 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father Frances Leroy Paul; grandparents, Edsel Hensley and Mildred Padgette and niece Shiloh Paul. He is survived by his mother Lynn Ann Dexter; brother, Daniel Mikeworth (Sarah); sisters, Brandy Paul (Steve Sturdivant) and Tiffany D. Harris (Tyler Shular); grandfather,...

Rev. Roy Vincent (Vince) Young Jr.

Rev. Roy Vincent (Vince) Young Jr.

Oct 20, 2019

Rev. Roy Vincent Young Jr. (Vince), 77 of Yadkin County, NC passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He went home to meet Jesus Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roy Vincent Young Sr. and Mrs. Rachel Wiles Young. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Kathleen Lindsey Young; son, Dr. Shawn David Young...

Jason John Felix

Jason John Felix

Oct 20, 2019

Jason John Felix, age 46, left this world in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. His loving wife, Angela and son, Wyatt were by his side. Jason was born on February 1, 1973 in La Mesa, California to Tracey Anne (Woodyard) Mobley and Ector John Felix. He married the love of his...

Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher

Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher

Oct 18, 2019

Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher, 98, died peacefully on October 18, 2019. Born on May 5, 1921 in Hartford, CT. After being raised in Hartford she married her first husband, Alfred Canevari, moved with him to Washington, D.C. and gave birth to her three children, Thomas Edward Canevari (Kathie) of Newport News, VA; Pamela Anne Canevari Davis (Paul) of Dublin, VA...

Donald Rae Massie

Donald Rae Massie

Oct 18, 2019

Donald Rae Massie, 73, of Blacksburg, VA passed away peacefully on 18 October 2019, surrounded by his daughters and sister, following a lengthy battle with service-related ailments and cancer. Don was born 27 November 1945 in Staunton, VA, son of the late Lillian Forsyth and Layton McCarthy Massie. His early life was spent on the family's farm in Fishersville, VA;...

Robert H. Bobby Wright

Robert H. Bobby Wright

Oct 16, 2019

Robert H. Bobby Wright, 87, of Radford went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Brenda Carter Wright. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Debbie Wagenbrenner, Patsy Wright, and Cheryl (E.J.) Moses; step-daughter, Mary Henderson; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Lee Cox; as well as numerous...

Jerry Wayne Rakes

Jerry Wayne Rakes

Oct 13, 2019

Jerry Wayne Rakes, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 13, 2019 after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Rakes and Kathleen Bailey Rakes Kershner. Jerry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Amy Sue Haymond Rakes. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle Rakes and Jerri Lynn Rakes; three granddaughters, Alecia Rakes, Chloe...

Robert Dustin Scott

Robert Dustin Scott

Oct 10, 2019

Robert Dustin Scott, 35, of Fairlawn passed away on October 10, 2019. He is survived by his father, Guy E. Scott Sr.; mother, Glenda Mathes and husband, Donald; brothers, Guy E. Scott Jr and wife, Angela, and Jason Scott and wife, Crystal; nieces and nephews, Melanie Massie, Johanna Scott, Jason Scott Jr, McKenzie Bassetti, Mason Bassetti, Jordyn Scott, Brooklyn Scott,...

Omar Garland Ross

Omar Garland Ross

Oct 5, 2019

Omar Garland Ross of Christiansburg, passed away on October 5, 2019. Omar, AKA Coach, was a lifelong educator and a retired colonel in the United States Army Reserves. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kane Ross. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Ross Straub and son-in-law Charles; grandchildren Maggie Ross Straub, Mollie Ross Straub, Chuck Straub...

Doris Cannaday Baker

Doris Cannaday Baker

Oct 5, 2019

Doris Cannaday Baker, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Baker; parents, B. J. and Lelia Thomas Cannaday; brothers, Eldridge, Dewey, Thomas, and Raymond Cannaday; sisters, Ida Vest, Ibra Lucas, AnnaBell Radford, Blanche Wade, and Alverta Staples. Doris is survived by her daughter and husband, Lois and...

Curtis L. Albert Sr.

Curtis L. Albert Sr.

Oct 5, 2019

Curtis L. Albert, Sr., 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Albert; brother, Robert Kent (“R.K.”) Albert; parents, Robert D. and Nannie Albert; and granddaughter, Destiny Autumn Stevers. Curtis Sr. is survived by his son, Ronnie Albert and wife Jackie; son, Curtis Albert Jr. and wife Cherie grandchildren, Zachary,...

Jeffrey N. Carter

Jeffrey N. Carter

Oct 4, 2019

Jeffrey N. Carter, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, MD on October 28, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, James Carter; and his mother, Joan Hanton Carter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Carter, the two were married for 32 years and shared an incredible life...

Eva Nunley Phillips

Eva Nunley Phillips

Oct 4, 2019

Eva Nunley Phillips, 82, of Christiansburg passed away October 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sharlene Teany. Eva is survived by her husband, Don Phillips; daughter, Karen Hawley and husband, Danny; 3 grandsons, Shawn Hawley and wife, Michelle, Travis Hawley and wife, Megan, T.J. Teaney; great grandson, Logan Teaney and Ashton Timme; great granddaughters, Taelyn and...

Ruth Lorene Collins

Ruth Lorene Collins

Oct 3, 2019

Ruth Lorene Collins, 91, of Riner, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Bruce Collins; son-in-law Willie Keith and grandson Todd Collins. She is survived by her children, Kenny Collins and wife Vanessa, Barry Collins and wife Debbie, George Collins and wife Sandy, and Ellen Keith; grandchildren Russell Collins, Chad Collins,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ward McClure 'Mac' Hawthorne

Ward McClure 'Mac' Hawthorne

Oct 30, 2019

Ward McClure Hawthorne "Mac" born November 29, 1934 went to be with his heavenly father Wednesday October 30, 2019 after complications from surgery. Born in Washington County Virginia to the late Eugene Ward and Anna Virginia McClure Hawthorne, Mac is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise; son James Ward Hawthorne; and brother, Bill Hawthorne. He is survived by...

Frank Stephen Malasky

Frank Stephen Malasky

Oct 30, 2019

Frank Stephen Malasky, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Frank was a resident of the New River Valley for 30 years and had retired from Volvo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mildred Malasky; and sister, Linda Warf. Frank is survived by his nephews, John Warf and wife Kristi, Jason Warf and...

Dorothy Jean Long

Dorothy Jean Long

Oct 28, 2019

Dorothy Jean Long, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away October 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucille Collins Gillespie; sister, Louise Hale; her first husband, Joseph E. Martin; and second husband, Eugene Long. Dorothy is survived by her children, Mike (Anna), Jody, Leon (Tara), Missy (PJ), and Casey (Ben); grandkids, Tasha, Brittney, Sara, Seth, Brooke,...

Jacqueline Louise Painter

Jacqueline Louise Painter

Oct 27, 2019

Jacqueline Louise Painter April 27,1953 – October 27, 2019 Jackie Louise Painter, 66, of Fairlawn passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born April 27, 1953 in Kansas and was the daughter of the late Lou Estrada and Pearl Estrada and surviving step mother Cielo. Before her health began to decline, Jackie worked for Radford University and had an...

Sanford 'Sandy' Gross

Sanford 'Sandy' Gross

Oct 24, 2019

Sanford “Sandy” Gross, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 joining his beloved wife of 62 years, Bobbie Rucker Gross; and only son, Ben. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Gross and Malvine Rubin. Sandy graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, attended NYU for a short period and then joined...

Alonza 'Preacher' Hardy Jr.

Alonza 'Preacher' Hardy Jr.

Oct 21, 2019

Alonza "Preacher" Hardy, Jr - June 3, 1919-October 21, 2019 Preacher was born in Nelson County, VA on June 3, 1919. He was the 3rd child of 9 born to Alonza Sr and Mildred Hardy. He grew up in various locations across the state of Virginia. Upon hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor he immediately reported to the local...

Jason Hal Paul

Jason Hal Paul

Oct 21, 2019

Jason Hal Paul 45, of Riner, Va. passed away on Monday October 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father Frances Leroy Paul; grandparents, Edsel Hensley and Mildred Padgette and niece Shiloh Paul. He is survived by his mother Lynn Ann Dexter; brother, Daniel Mikeworth (Sarah); sisters, Brandy Paul (Steve Sturdivant) and Tiffany D. Harris (Tyler Shular); grandfather,...

Rev. Roy Vincent (Vince) Young Jr.

Rev. Roy Vincent (Vince) Young Jr.

Oct 20, 2019

Rev. Roy Vincent Young Jr. (Vince), 77 of Yadkin County, NC passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He went home to meet Jesus Sunday, October 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Roy Vincent Young Sr. and Mrs. Rachel Wiles Young. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Kathleen Lindsey Young; son, Dr. Shawn David Young...

Jason John Felix

Jason John Felix

Oct 20, 2019

Jason John Felix, age 46, left this world in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. His loving wife, Angela and son, Wyatt were by his side. Jason was born on February 1, 1973 in La Mesa, California to Tracey Anne (Woodyard) Mobley and Ector John Felix. He married the love of his...

Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher

Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher

Oct 18, 2019

Beatrice Rose Kawders Keleher, 98, died peacefully on October 18, 2019. Born on May 5, 1921 in Hartford, CT. After being raised in Hartford she married her first husband, Alfred Canevari, moved with him to Washington, D.C. and gave birth to her three children, Thomas Edward Canevari (Kathie) of Newport News, VA; Pamela Anne Canevari Davis (Paul) of Dublin, VA...

Donald Rae Massie

Donald Rae Massie

Oct 18, 2019

Donald Rae Massie, 73, of Blacksburg, VA passed away peacefully on 18 October 2019, surrounded by his daughters and sister, following a lengthy battle with service-related ailments and cancer. Don was born 27 November 1945 in Staunton, VA, son of the late Lillian Forsyth and Layton McCarthy Massie. His early life was spent on the family's farm in Fishersville, VA;...

Robert H. Bobby Wright

Robert H. Bobby Wright

Oct 16, 2019

Robert H. Bobby Wright, 87, of Radford went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Brenda Carter Wright. Bobby is survived by his daughters, Debbie Wagenbrenner, Patsy Wright, and Cheryl (E.J.) Moses; step-daughter, Mary Henderson; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Lee Cox; as well as numerous...

Jerry Wayne Rakes

Jerry Wayne Rakes

Oct 13, 2019

Jerry Wayne Rakes, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 13, 2019 after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Rakes and Kathleen Bailey Rakes Kershner. Jerry is survived by his wife of 22 years, Amy Sue Haymond Rakes. Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle Rakes and Jerri Lynn Rakes; three granddaughters, Alecia Rakes, Chloe...

Robert Dustin Scott

Robert Dustin Scott

Oct 10, 2019

Robert Dustin Scott, 35, of Fairlawn passed away on October 10, 2019. He is survived by his father, Guy E. Scott Sr.; mother, Glenda Mathes and husband, Donald; brothers, Guy E. Scott Jr and wife, Angela, and Jason Scott and wife, Crystal; nieces and nephews, Melanie Massie, Johanna Scott, Jason Scott Jr, McKenzie Bassetti, Mason Bassetti, Jordyn Scott, Brooklyn Scott,...

Omar Garland Ross

Omar Garland Ross

Oct 5, 2019

Omar Garland Ross of Christiansburg, passed away on October 5, 2019. Omar, AKA Coach, was a lifelong educator and a retired colonel in the United States Army Reserves. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kane Ross. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Ross Straub and son-in-law Charles; grandchildren Maggie Ross Straub, Mollie Ross Straub, Chuck Straub...

Doris Cannaday Baker

Doris Cannaday Baker

Oct 5, 2019

Doris Cannaday Baker, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Baker; parents, B. J. and Lelia Thomas Cannaday; brothers, Eldridge, Dewey, Thomas, and Raymond Cannaday; sisters, Ida Vest, Ibra Lucas, AnnaBell Radford, Blanche Wade, and Alverta Staples. Doris is survived by her daughter and husband, Lois and...

Curtis L. Albert Sr.

Curtis L. Albert Sr.

Oct 5, 2019

Curtis L. Albert, Sr., 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Albert; brother, Robert Kent (“R.K.”) Albert; parents, Robert D. and Nannie Albert; and granddaughter, Destiny Autumn Stevers. Curtis Sr. is survived by his son, Ronnie Albert and wife Jackie; son, Curtis Albert Jr. and wife Cherie grandchildren, Zachary,...

Jeffrey N. Carter

Jeffrey N. Carter

Oct 4, 2019

Jeffrey N. Carter, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, MD on October 28, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father, James Carter; and his mother, Joan Hanton Carter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Carter, the two were married for 32 years and shared an incredible life...

Eva Nunley Phillips

Eva Nunley Phillips

Oct 4, 2019

Eva Nunley Phillips, 82, of Christiansburg passed away October 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sharlene Teany. Eva is survived by her husband, Don Phillips; daughter, Karen Hawley and husband, Danny; 3 grandsons, Shawn Hawley and wife, Michelle, Travis Hawley and wife, Megan, T.J. Teaney; great grandson, Logan Teaney and Ashton Timme; great granddaughters, Taelyn and...

Ruth Lorene Collins

Ruth Lorene Collins

Oct 3, 2019

Ruth Lorene Collins, 91, of Riner, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Bruce Collins; son-in-law Willie Keith and grandson Todd Collins. She is survived by her children, Kenny Collins and wife Vanessa, Barry Collins and wife Debbie, George Collins and wife Sandy, and Ellen Keith; grandchildren Russell Collins, Chad Collins,...