Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Madeline Barton Bishop

Madeline Barton Bishop

Jun 10, 2018

Madeline Barton Bishop of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold ‘Jack’ Bishop; and grandson, Aaron Saylors. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rhonda Saylors and husband Mike, Melissa Hollins and husband Darrell; her grandson, Adam Saylors and significant other, Barbara Moser; step-grandson,...

Evelyn Vest King

Evelyn Vest King

Jun 8, 2018

Evelyn Vest King 91, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, June 08, 2018. She was born November, 26 1926 in Floyd County Va. to the late Brethard William and Susie Ann Collins Vest. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond William King. Left to cherish her memory are son, Douglas King; brother, Alvin Vest; sisters-in-law Mae Vest...

Cathern Irene King

Cathern Irene King

Jun 5, 2018

Cathern Musselman King age 83, of Check, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Mesothelioma. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Earl, Brother Kenny Musselman and Sister Marie Lee. She has four surviving siblings; Curtis, Danny, and Emory Musselman and Elizabeth Marsico. Also...

Edward Duncan

Edward Duncan

Jun 4, 2018

Edward Duncan, 74 of Radford, VA, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Duncan and Gracie L. Duncan; and son, Edward M. Duncan. Ed is survived by his wife, Linda Gail Duncan; daughters, Linda Charlene Duncan and Maria and Pat Hamlin; grandchildren, Elizabeth G. McGuire, Frank E. McGuire, Patricia B....

Harless N. Owens

Harless N. Owens

Jun 2, 2018

Harless N. Owens, 74, of Christiansburg passed away on June 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard & Mary Owens and brother, Harold Owens. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Owens; daughters, Melissa Lynn Mannon and Diane Renee Dalton & husband, Rocky; step son, Scott Graves; grandkids, Stevie Mannon Jr., Robert Dale Mannon, Dakoda Wright,...

Charles Steve DiRico Sr.

Charles Steve DiRico Sr.

May 26, 2018

Charles Steve “Tiny” DiRico Sr., 63, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2018 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. His son Charles Jr. was by his side. Charles Sr. was best known as "Tiny." He was given that name at 16, as he was beginning in the car sales and repair business. He continued that work...

William Reese Taylor "Pop Bill"

William Reese Taylor "Pop Bill"

May 26, 2018

William R. Taylor “Pop Bill”, 91, from Floyd, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born in Tazewell County, Va to the late John R. Taylor and Ella Rose Hall Taylor. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Joseph Taylor; his brothers, Richard Taylor, Howard Taylor, and Mozell Turlley; his sisters, Virginia Asbury, Thelma Osborne,...

Lucille White Dobbins

Lucille White Dobbins

May 25, 2018

Lucille White Dobbins, 89, of Christiansburg, Va, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 after a long illness. Lucille was born in Pennsylvania on May 8, 1929 to the late Lester Jack and Belle White. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Laura Dobbins, her “golden”grandchildren Samuel and Hannah Dobbins, her brother Jim McNabb,her sister-in-law Rosetta...

Randy Robins

Randy Robins

May 25, 2018

Randy Robins, 56, of Radford went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018 peacefully at home after a long fight with cancer. Randy was born March 30, 1962. Randy is proceeded in death by his father and mother George & Shirley Robins. 2 brothers Kenny & Jimmy Robins. His son Randy Robins Jr. He is survived by his...

Sue Stubbs Atkinson

Sue Stubbs Atkinson

May 22, 2018

Sue Stubbs Atkinson, 84, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2018. Sue was born on May 18, 1934, to Rev. and Mrs. Perry R. Stubbs in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sue was well-known in Christiansburg and the horse-loving community as the proprietor of The Western Store in Christiansburg. She and her husband Bill were two of the founders of Flying M Rodeo...

Earl Evans Hylton

Earl Evans Hylton

May 22, 2018

Earl Evans Hylton, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Bandy Hylton; father, Raymond Junior Hylton; infant son and daughter; sisters, Marie Ballou, Mildred Jones, and Dorothy Carr. Earl is survived by his former wife, Geraldine Hylton; son, Earl Evans Hylton II and wife Robin; daughters, Monica Hylton-Smith,...

George 'June' Craighead

George 'June' Craighead

May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, George ‘June’ Craighead transitioned from his earthly home to his home in Heaven to live eternally with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 69 years, Helen Palmer Craighead; his faithful and loving daughters, Pat Myers (Maurice) and Joyce Walker (Warren); four grandchildren, Leslie Harris (Gary), Mike...

VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY

VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY

May 13, 2018

VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY, 60, of Christiansburg passed away on May 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah & Frances Hinkley; and siblings, Tom Hinkley, Kate Musselman, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris and Barbara Jennings. He is survived by his children, Joey Hinkley, Tim Hinkley and Charles Hayes; grandchildren, Syndey Hinkley, Payton Armentrout, Brayden Hinkley, Easton Hinkley &...

William Meadow McGuyer

William Meadow McGuyer

May 10, 2018

William Meadow McGuyer, of Shawsville, born April 23, 1940, passed away on May 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mom, Grace McGuyer; sister, Shirley Songer; and two sons, Bradley and Michael McGuyer. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Bailey; soon to be son-in-law, Leroy Dowdy both of Christiansburg; and two grandchildren, Amy and Bradley Bailey. Visitation...

Carole Marie Ciesell

Carole Marie Ciesell

May 10, 2018

Carole Marie Ciesell, 76, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018, at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radford, Virginia. Carole was born on August 30, 1941 to Claire (Ringressy) Ciesell and Raymond Ciesell in Trenton New Jersey. Carole retired from the Trenton Housing Authority where she worked in accounting. Carole moved to southwest Virginia in 2005. Carole loved Broadway...

Richard 'Richie' Kent Helm

Richard 'Richie' Kent Helm

May 8, 2018

Richard "Richie" Kent Helm, 67, of Shawsville, passed away May 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mawyer E. Helm and Hilda B. Helm. Richard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Hodges Helm, son, Richard Skyler Helm (Jessica), grandsons, R.J. Helm and Jesse Boston, brother, Thomas E. Helm (Carolyn), sister, Connie Cumbie (Cy), brothers-in-law...

Paul Harris

Paul Harris

May 7, 2018

Paul Harris, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. Paul worked at VPI for 17 years and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Maude Harris; granddaughter, Sarah Colley; as well as many brothers and sisters. Paul is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis; daughters, Teresa Jones...

Grant Adair Hallock

Grant Adair Hallock

May 6, 2018

Grant Adair Hallock, 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was born December 31, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Crews Hallock; four children – daughter, Ellen Gautney and husband George, sons, Lee and wife Debra, Charles and wife Nancy, and Gordon; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He served in the Navy during...

Irene Iris Simmons

Irene Iris Simmons

May 6, 2018

Irene Iris Simmons, 87, passed peacefully at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital on May 6, 2018. She has been a long time resident of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Irene was originally from Riner, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary & Tony Simmons; sisters, Doris Altizer & Diane Addison; brothers, Norman Simmons & Jimmy Simmons. She is survived...

Maudie Ann Ramsey

Maudie Ann Ramsey

May 5, 2018

Maudie Huff Ramsey, of Christiansburg, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles D. Huff Sr. and Pearlie Linkous Huff; first husband, Edwin B. Young; second husband, John P. Ramsey; brothers and sisters, Carlyn Huff, Roy Huff, Charles Huff Jr., Clara Sheppard, and Polly Mullens....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Madeline Barton Bishop

Madeline Barton Bishop

Jun 10, 2018

Madeline Barton Bishop of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold ‘Jack’ Bishop; and grandson, Aaron Saylors. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rhonda Saylors and husband Mike, Melissa Hollins and husband Darrell; her grandson, Adam Saylors and significant other, Barbara Moser; step-grandson,...

Evelyn Vest King

Evelyn Vest King

Jun 8, 2018

Evelyn Vest King 91, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, June 08, 2018. She was born November, 26 1926 in Floyd County Va. to the late Brethard William and Susie Ann Collins Vest. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond William King. Left to cherish her memory are son, Douglas King; brother, Alvin Vest; sisters-in-law Mae Vest...

Cathern Irene King

Cathern Irene King

Jun 5, 2018

Cathern Musselman King age 83, of Check, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Mesothelioma. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Earl, Brother Kenny Musselman and Sister Marie Lee. She has four surviving siblings; Curtis, Danny, and Emory Musselman and Elizabeth Marsico. Also...

Edward Duncan

Edward Duncan

Jun 4, 2018

Edward Duncan, 74 of Radford, VA, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Duncan and Gracie L. Duncan; and son, Edward M. Duncan. Ed is survived by his wife, Linda Gail Duncan; daughters, Linda Charlene Duncan and Maria and Pat Hamlin; grandchildren, Elizabeth G. McGuire, Frank E. McGuire, Patricia B....

Harless N. Owens

Harless N. Owens

Jun 2, 2018

Harless N. Owens, 74, of Christiansburg passed away on June 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard & Mary Owens and brother, Harold Owens. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Owens; daughters, Melissa Lynn Mannon and Diane Renee Dalton & husband, Rocky; step son, Scott Graves; grandkids, Stevie Mannon Jr., Robert Dale Mannon, Dakoda Wright,...

Charles Steve DiRico Sr.

Charles Steve DiRico Sr.

May 26, 2018

Charles Steve “Tiny” DiRico Sr., 63, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2018 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. His son Charles Jr. was by his side. Charles Sr. was best known as "Tiny." He was given that name at 16, as he was beginning in the car sales and repair business. He continued that work...

William Reese Taylor "Pop Bill"

William Reese Taylor "Pop Bill"

May 26, 2018

William R. Taylor “Pop Bill”, 91, from Floyd, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born in Tazewell County, Va to the late John R. Taylor and Ella Rose Hall Taylor. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Joseph Taylor; his brothers, Richard Taylor, Howard Taylor, and Mozell Turlley; his sisters, Virginia Asbury, Thelma Osborne,...

Lucille White Dobbins

Lucille White Dobbins

May 25, 2018

Lucille White Dobbins, 89, of Christiansburg, Va, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 after a long illness. Lucille was born in Pennsylvania on May 8, 1929 to the late Lester Jack and Belle White. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Laura Dobbins, her “golden”grandchildren Samuel and Hannah Dobbins, her brother Jim McNabb,her sister-in-law Rosetta...

Randy Robins

Randy Robins

May 25, 2018

Randy Robins, 56, of Radford went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018 peacefully at home after a long fight with cancer. Randy was born March 30, 1962. Randy is proceeded in death by his father and mother George & Shirley Robins. 2 brothers Kenny & Jimmy Robins. His son Randy Robins Jr. He is survived by his...

Sue Stubbs Atkinson

Sue Stubbs Atkinson

May 22, 2018

Sue Stubbs Atkinson, 84, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2018. Sue was born on May 18, 1934, to Rev. and Mrs. Perry R. Stubbs in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sue was well-known in Christiansburg and the horse-loving community as the proprietor of The Western Store in Christiansburg. She and her husband Bill were two of the founders of Flying M Rodeo...

Earl Evans Hylton

Earl Evans Hylton

May 22, 2018

Earl Evans Hylton, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Bandy Hylton; father, Raymond Junior Hylton; infant son and daughter; sisters, Marie Ballou, Mildred Jones, and Dorothy Carr. Earl is survived by his former wife, Geraldine Hylton; son, Earl Evans Hylton II and wife Robin; daughters, Monica Hylton-Smith,...

George 'June' Craighead

George 'June' Craighead

May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, George ‘June’ Craighead transitioned from his earthly home to his home in Heaven to live eternally with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 69 years, Helen Palmer Craighead; his faithful and loving daughters, Pat Myers (Maurice) and Joyce Walker (Warren); four grandchildren, Leslie Harris (Gary), Mike...

VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY

VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY

May 13, 2018

VERNUS ALLEN HINKLEY, 60, of Christiansburg passed away on May 13, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah & Frances Hinkley; and siblings, Tom Hinkley, Kate Musselman, Roger Hinkley, Betty Harris and Barbara Jennings. He is survived by his children, Joey Hinkley, Tim Hinkley and Charles Hayes; grandchildren, Syndey Hinkley, Payton Armentrout, Brayden Hinkley, Easton Hinkley &...

William Meadow McGuyer

William Meadow McGuyer

May 10, 2018

William Meadow McGuyer, of Shawsville, born April 23, 1940, passed away on May 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mom, Grace McGuyer; sister, Shirley Songer; and two sons, Bradley and Michael McGuyer. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Bailey; soon to be son-in-law, Leroy Dowdy both of Christiansburg; and two grandchildren, Amy and Bradley Bailey. Visitation...

Carole Marie Ciesell

Carole Marie Ciesell

May 10, 2018

Carole Marie Ciesell, 76, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018, at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radford, Virginia. Carole was born on August 30, 1941 to Claire (Ringressy) Ciesell and Raymond Ciesell in Trenton New Jersey. Carole retired from the Trenton Housing Authority where she worked in accounting. Carole moved to southwest Virginia in 2005. Carole loved Broadway...

Richard 'Richie' Kent Helm

Richard 'Richie' Kent Helm

May 8, 2018

Richard "Richie" Kent Helm, 67, of Shawsville, passed away May 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mawyer E. Helm and Hilda B. Helm. Richard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Hodges Helm, son, Richard Skyler Helm (Jessica), grandsons, R.J. Helm and Jesse Boston, brother, Thomas E. Helm (Carolyn), sister, Connie Cumbie (Cy), brothers-in-law...

Paul Harris

Paul Harris

May 7, 2018

Paul Harris, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018. Paul worked at VPI for 17 years and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Maude Harris; granddaughter, Sarah Colley; as well as many brothers and sisters. Paul is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis; daughters, Teresa Jones...

Grant Adair Hallock

Grant Adair Hallock

May 6, 2018

Grant Adair Hallock, 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was born December 31, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Crews Hallock; four children – daughter, Ellen Gautney and husband George, sons, Lee and wife Debra, Charles and wife Nancy, and Gordon; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He served in the Navy during...

Irene Iris Simmons

Irene Iris Simmons

May 6, 2018

Irene Iris Simmons, 87, passed peacefully at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital on May 6, 2018. She has been a long time resident of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Irene was originally from Riner, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary & Tony Simmons; sisters, Doris Altizer & Diane Addison; brothers, Norman Simmons & Jimmy Simmons. She is survived...

Maudie Ann Ramsey

Maudie Ann Ramsey

May 5, 2018

Maudie Huff Ramsey, of Christiansburg, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles D. Huff Sr. and Pearlie Linkous Huff; first husband, Edwin B. Young; second husband, John P. Ramsey; brothers and sisters, Carlyn Huff, Roy Huff, Charles Huff Jr., Clara Sheppard, and Polly Mullens....

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