Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

April Marie Bullock

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...

Steve Alan Cox

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;...

Sarah R East

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...

Lola Jean Hughes

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...

Frances Marlene Kast

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,...

Joey Sean Stogner

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...

Paul Tsakires

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,...

Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Wadovsky

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...

Florris 'Jean' Sutphin Eanes Poff

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...

Ralph James Edward Rose Sr

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...

Byron Ellsworth Teele

Byron Ellsworth Teele

Feb 1, 2019

Byron Ellsworth Teele, 68, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Queens, New York, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Born on December 18, 1950, he was preceded in death by his father, Peter H. Teele, and brother, John. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Franklin-Teele; his mother, Lois Carter Teele; brothers, Anthony Teele (Connie) and Stephen Teele (Isra); aunts, Frances...

Mary Smith Haley

Mary Smith Haley

Jan 30, 2019

Mary Smith Haley, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Minnie Smith; husband, Oscar Ward Haley; and two brothers and a sister. Mary is survived by her daughter, Darlene and husband Wes Burton; granddaughter, Stephanie and husband Mike Marion; great-grandson, Cass Marion; several nieces and...

Kenneth R. Acord

Kenneth R. Acord

Jan 25, 2019

Kenneth Roger Acord, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl and Gracie Acord; wife, Dana Bursey Acord and second wife, Helen Sames Acord; brothers, Lonnie E. Acord, Steve B. Acord and Johnathan G. Acord and sister, Lucy V. Acord. Left to cherish his memory are his five sons,...

Peggy Lorraine Hamlin

Peggy Lorraine Hamlin

Jan 25, 2019

Peggy Lorraine Hamlin, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Hamlin; and her parents, Mark and Zona Fizer. Peggy is survived by her sons, Steve and Carmen Hamlin, Jonathan and Shaunee Hamlin; grandchildren, Haleigh Hamlin, Jaylynn Hamlin; step-grandchildren, Brooklyn and JJ Cahill; brothers and sister, Rodney Fizer, Mickey and...

Martha C. Phillips

Martha C. Phillips

Jan 21, 2019

Martha C. Phillips, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 21, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Phillips; son, Clifford Phillips (Robin); three daughters; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and best friend, Shirley Price. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 9 from 12 to 3 at the Christiansburg Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Roger Dale Hamlin

Roger Dale Hamlin

Jan 20, 2019

ROGER DALE HAMLIN, 66, of Floyd went home on January 20th. He served in the US Army. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, John and Reba Hamlin and a sister, Dianna Bratton. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hamlin; sons, Steve Hamlin and wife, Carmen, and Jonathan Hamilin and wife, Shaunee; granddaughters, Haleigh Hamlin and Jaylynn Hamlin;...

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Jan 19, 2019

Eva Jane Pettus Steger, 58, of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jane will always be remembered for rescuing animals and helping others as well as taking care of people. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Curtis E. Pettus. She is survived by her mother, Audrey Ellis; son, Clint Steger; daughters, Alexandra Dean and Katelyn Peters;...

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Jan 18, 2019

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor, born November 24, 1950, went to be with her Savior on January 18, 2019. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Hall; her step-mother, Violet Hall; her step-father, Sherman Lloyd; a brother, Ernest Hall; and sister, Betty Tratnik. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 50 years, Stan Taylor of Elliston;...

William Harvey Payne Jr.

William Harvey Payne Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

William Harvey Payne Jr., 90, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on September 15, 1928, in Gilbert, WV, to the late William H. Payne Sr. and Rosa Belle Adair Payne. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Viola Agnes Tenney Payne, and by his five brothers and four sisters. He...

Nathan Edward Hale

Nathan Edward Hale

Jan 14, 2019

Nathan Edward Hale, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Bent Mountain, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erby & Nora Hale; infant brother, “Buck”; sisters, Barbara Gene Hubbard & husband, Dewey, Yvonne Matilda Gray & husband, Ben; and other cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Shay...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

April Marie Bullock

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...

Steve Alan Cox

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;...

Sarah R East

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...

Lola Jean Hughes

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...

Frances Marlene Kast

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,...

Joey Sean Stogner

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...

Paul Tsakires

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,...

Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Wadovsky

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...

Florris 'Jean' Sutphin Eanes Poff

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...

Ralph James Edward Rose Sr

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...

Byron Ellsworth Teele

Byron Ellsworth Teele

Feb 1, 2019

Byron Ellsworth Teele, 68, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Queens, New York, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. Born on December 18, 1950, he was preceded in death by his father, Peter H. Teele, and brother, John. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Franklin-Teele; his mother, Lois Carter Teele; brothers, Anthony Teele (Connie) and Stephen Teele (Isra); aunts, Frances...

Mary Smith Haley

Mary Smith Haley

Jan 30, 2019

Mary Smith Haley, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Minnie Smith; husband, Oscar Ward Haley; and two brothers and a sister. Mary is survived by her daughter, Darlene and husband Wes Burton; granddaughter, Stephanie and husband Mike Marion; great-grandson, Cass Marion; several nieces and...

Kenneth R. Acord

Kenneth R. Acord

Jan 25, 2019

Kenneth Roger Acord, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl and Gracie Acord; wife, Dana Bursey Acord and second wife, Helen Sames Acord; brothers, Lonnie E. Acord, Steve B. Acord and Johnathan G. Acord and sister, Lucy V. Acord. Left to cherish his memory are his five sons,...

Peggy Lorraine Hamlin

Peggy Lorraine Hamlin

Jan 25, 2019

Peggy Lorraine Hamlin, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Hamlin; and her parents, Mark and Zona Fizer. Peggy is survived by her sons, Steve and Carmen Hamlin, Jonathan and Shaunee Hamlin; grandchildren, Haleigh Hamlin, Jaylynn Hamlin; step-grandchildren, Brooklyn and JJ Cahill; brothers and sister, Rodney Fizer, Mickey and...

Martha C. Phillips

Martha C. Phillips

Jan 21, 2019

Martha C. Phillips, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 21, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Phillips; son, Clifford Phillips (Robin); three daughters; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and best friend, Shirley Price. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 9 from 12 to 3 at the Christiansburg Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Roger Dale Hamlin

Roger Dale Hamlin

Jan 20, 2019

ROGER DALE HAMLIN, 66, of Floyd went home on January 20th. He served in the US Army. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, John and Reba Hamlin and a sister, Dianna Bratton. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hamlin; sons, Steve Hamlin and wife, Carmen, and Jonathan Hamilin and wife, Shaunee; granddaughters, Haleigh Hamlin and Jaylynn Hamlin;...

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Eva Jane Pettus Steger

Jan 19, 2019

Eva Jane Pettus Steger, 58, of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jane will always be remembered for rescuing animals and helping others as well as taking care of people. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Curtis E. Pettus. She is survived by her mother, Audrey Ellis; son, Clint Steger; daughters, Alexandra Dean and Katelyn Peters;...

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor

Jan 18, 2019

Bobbie Katheryn Hall Taylor, born November 24, 1950, went to be with her Savior on January 18, 2019. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Hall; her step-mother, Violet Hall; her step-father, Sherman Lloyd; a brother, Ernest Hall; and sister, Betty Tratnik. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 50 years, Stan Taylor of Elliston;...

William Harvey Payne Jr.

William Harvey Payne Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

William Harvey Payne Jr., 90, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on September 15, 1928, in Gilbert, WV, to the late William H. Payne Sr. and Rosa Belle Adair Payne. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Viola Agnes Tenney Payne, and by his five brothers and four sisters. He...

Nathan Edward Hale

Nathan Edward Hale

Jan 14, 2019

Nathan Edward Hale, 78, of Christiansburg, formerly of Bent Mountain, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erby & Nora Hale; infant brother, “Buck”; sisters, Barbara Gene Hubbard & husband, Dewey, Yvonne Matilda Gray & husband, Ben; and other cherished aunts, uncles and cousins. Nathan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Shay...