Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Patsy Lee Adkins

Patsy Lee Adkins

Jan 2, 2018

Patsy Lee Adkins, 66, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Ruth Roop. Patsy is survived by her husband, Charlie G. Adkins; children; Teresa Sowers Whittaker (Michael), Teresa Davis (Tony), Jerry Adkins; grandchildren, Heather Custer, Tiffany Hylton, Tracy Davis; great-grandchild, Novella Hylton; sister, Joyce...

Dorothy Helen Bennett

Dorothy Helen Bennett

Jan 2, 2018

Dorothy Helen Bennett, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 25, 1932, in Hinton, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis H. Bennett Sr.; great-grandson, Derek Saunders; three sisters; and seven brothers. Surviving Dorothy are her five children – sons, Lewis H....

James Earl 'Jim' Board Sr.

James Earl 'Jim' Board Sr.

Dec 28, 2017

BOARD SR, JAMES EARL, “Jim”, 75, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died peacefully on December 28 in Charlottesville. He was born on October 7, 1942 in Christiansburg, Virginia. He was the son of the late James Ernest Board and Bettie Jane Smith Board. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Maria G. Board. He is survived by one...

Blase Ferdinand Wagenbrenner

Blase Ferdinand Wagenbrenner

Dec 26, 2017

Blase Ferdinand Wagenbrenner, 69, of Christiansburg, passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Debra M. Young; brothers, Richard Winfrey of Japan, Charles Wagenbrenner of South Carolina, Carl Wagenbrenner of Maryland, and Paul Winfrey of Connecticut. He also leaves behind many friends and acquaintances and will be missed by many....

Mary Louise Puckett Hagan

Mary Louise Puckett Hagan

Dec 25, 2017

Mary Louise Puckett Hagan (Louise), of Christiansburg, born June 11, 1936, was healed on December 25, 2017, and went to join her heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Bernie. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bernard F. Hagan; her grandson, Kyle Hagan; her parents,...

Paul Morton Trout Jr.

Paul Morton Trout Jr.

Dec 21, 2017

Paul Morton Trout Jr., 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, David Trout; twin sons; daughter-in-law, Cathy Trout; brother, Ken Trout; and parents, Paul and Margaret Trout. Paul is survived by his wife, Ann Trout; sons, Robert Trout and wife Cris Trout, Michael Trout and Sandy Smith; grandchildren, Alan...

Elizabeth Joan Creasey Helms

Elizabeth Joan Creasey Helms

Dec 20, 2017

Elizabeth Joan Creasey Helms, 82, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Preston Helms; parents, Cliney and Lydia Creasey; and two grandsons, Matthew and Mitchell Helms. She is survived by her children, Patti Helms Clark, Larry Helms, and Robbie Helms; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two...

Robert L. Stone

Robert L. Stone

Dec 19, 2017

Robert L. Stone, 78 of Christiansburg, VA (formerly of Hudson, MA) passed away on December 19, 2017. He was the son of Leon and Ruth (Hopkins) Stone and was born in Marlboro, MA on June 15, 1939. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert and his brother, Richard. He leaves his wife, Cynthia (Baker) Stone of Christiansburg, VA,...

Joe Ann Bland

Joe Ann Bland

Dec 19, 2017

Joe Ann Bland, 84, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Bland; son, James Anthony ‘Tony’ Bland; father, John Sowder; mother, Jo Ora Sowder; and daughter-in-law, Betty Bland. Joe Ann is survived by her son, Terry Bland; grandchildren, Jessica Bland, Matt Peyton, Steff Davis; five great-grandchildren; and four...

Joseph William Pack

Joseph William Pack

Dec 17, 2017

Joseph William Pack, born October 11, 1942, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to virtually everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Angie Pack; brother Leslie Pack; and sister, Alicia Pack Black. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 53...

Maurice Smith

Maurice Smith

Dec 16, 2017

Julian Maurice Smith, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Leanna Smith; first wife, June; infant son, Hugh Douglas; and second wife, Ellen. Maurice is survived by his daughter, Anna Millirons and husband Steve; and precious granddaughter, Rachel Millirons. He is also survived by a special cousin,...

Josiah Kenny Jones

Josiah Kenny Jones

Dec 15, 2017

Jones, Josiah “Kenny”, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017. Kenny was born in Floyd County, VA on December 3, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Perry and Bessie Graham Jones and one brother and one sister. Kenny was a life-long employee of E.F.N. Trucking as a hard...

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Dec 13, 2017

Jack Atkinson Sr. born May 11, 1934 in Shawsville, Va. joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday December 13, 2017. Jack was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Everett and Lucy Atkinson; brother, Garland; granddaughter, Amanda; and grandson, Jacob. Jack leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Marian Woody Snuffer

Marian Woody Snuffer

Dec 11, 2017

Marian Woody Snuffer, 29, born April 25, 1935, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel Woody; brother, Frank ‘Franky’ Woody Jr.; sisters, Norma ‘Sister’ Bisellia, Mary Florence ‘Wootsie’ Schneider, Betty Jo ‘BJ’ Penny Roope. Marian is survived by her husband of 64 years, Samuel S. Snuffer Jr.;...

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Dec 9, 2017

Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Tom was born August 25, 1937 to the late C. W. and Mildred W. Poff in Sugar Grove in Montgomery Co., VA, and he loved to speak of the time he spent there. Tom and his father formed C. W. Poff & Son in 1957,...

Tammy Wright Jones

Tammy Wright Jones

Dec 7, 2017

Tammy Wright Jones, 58, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Barbara Wright; and step-father, David H. Smith. Tammy is survived by her daughter, Megan Jones Kingrea and husband David; brothers, Ronnie, Sherwood, Michael, Quintin, and Mark; as well as other family and...

James Winfred Miller

James Winfred Miller

Dec 7, 2017

Command Sergeant Major retired, James Winfred Miller, 85, of Roanoke, VA died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born on March 30, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert A. Miller and Ella L. Miller; sister Mandy I. Thompson; wife, Elizabeth U. Miller; sons, Bruno P. Miller and Ronald J. Miller; and...

Evangeline Coker Swain

Evangeline Coker Swain

Dec 4, 2017

Evangeline Coker Swain, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Hazel Coker; and a sister, Nat Covington. Evangeline is survived by her husband, Robert L. Swain Sr.; son, Robert L. ‘Bobby’ Swain Jr. and wife Pat; daughter, Debby Hahn and husband Glenn; granddaughters, Holly L. Jolly and...

Ruby 'Dianne' Ridgell

Ruby 'Dianne' Ridgell

Dec 4, 2017

Ruby “Dianne” Ridgell cherished daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and most importantly mother, passed away December 4, 2017 at Lewis Gale Salem, Virginia. Dianne had a loving spirit with no inhibitions so that any man, woman and child immediately connected with her, loved her and never forgot her. She was preceded in death by her dad, George Thomas; father of...

Jacquelyn L. 'Jakki' Oliver

Jacquelyn L. 'Jakki' Oliver

Nov 30, 2017

Jacquelyn L. ‘Jakki’ Oliver, 27, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Jakki is survived by her partner, Kailyn Reis; parents, Michael and Danette Hicklin; step-child, Lucas Reis; siblings, Matthew Hicklin and wife Sindy, Rachel Merkle and husband Doug, Amberly Oliver and husband Mat Hunter, Meggin Hicklin; niece and nephew, Anna Handy and Caleb Merkle; aunt and uncle,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Patsy Lee Adkins

Patsy Lee Adkins

Jan 2, 2018

Patsy Lee Adkins, 66, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Ruth Roop. Patsy is survived by her husband, Charlie G. Adkins; children; Teresa Sowers Whittaker (Michael), Teresa Davis (Tony), Jerry Adkins; grandchildren, Heather Custer, Tiffany Hylton, Tracy Davis; great-grandchild, Novella Hylton; sister, Joyce...

Dorothy Helen Bennett

Dorothy Helen Bennett

Jan 2, 2018

Dorothy Helen Bennett, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 25, 1932, in Hinton, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis H. Bennett Sr.; great-grandson, Derek Saunders; three sisters; and seven brothers. Surviving Dorothy are her five children – sons, Lewis H....

James Earl 'Jim' Board Sr.

James Earl 'Jim' Board Sr.

Dec 28, 2017

BOARD SR, JAMES EARL, “Jim”, 75, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died peacefully on December 28 in Charlottesville. He was born on October 7, 1942 in Christiansburg, Virginia. He was the son of the late James Ernest Board and Bettie Jane Smith Board. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Maria G. Board. He is survived by one...

Blase Ferdinand Wagenbrenner

Blase Ferdinand Wagenbrenner

Dec 26, 2017

Blase Ferdinand Wagenbrenner, 69, of Christiansburg, passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Debra M. Young; brothers, Richard Winfrey of Japan, Charles Wagenbrenner of South Carolina, Carl Wagenbrenner of Maryland, and Paul Winfrey of Connecticut. He also leaves behind many friends and acquaintances and will be missed by many....

Mary Louise Puckett Hagan

Mary Louise Puckett Hagan

Dec 25, 2017

Mary Louise Puckett Hagan (Louise), of Christiansburg, born June 11, 1936, was healed on December 25, 2017, and went to join her heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Bernie. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bernard F. Hagan; her grandson, Kyle Hagan; her parents,...

Paul Morton Trout Jr.

Paul Morton Trout Jr.

Dec 21, 2017

Paul Morton Trout Jr., 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, David Trout; twin sons; daughter-in-law, Cathy Trout; brother, Ken Trout; and parents, Paul and Margaret Trout. Paul is survived by his wife, Ann Trout; sons, Robert Trout and wife Cris Trout, Michael Trout and Sandy Smith; grandchildren, Alan...

Elizabeth Joan Creasey Helms

Elizabeth Joan Creasey Helms

Dec 20, 2017

Elizabeth Joan Creasey Helms, 82, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Preston Helms; parents, Cliney and Lydia Creasey; and two grandsons, Matthew and Mitchell Helms. She is survived by her children, Patti Helms Clark, Larry Helms, and Robbie Helms; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two...

Robert L. Stone

Robert L. Stone

Dec 19, 2017

Robert L. Stone, 78 of Christiansburg, VA (formerly of Hudson, MA) passed away on December 19, 2017. He was the son of Leon and Ruth (Hopkins) Stone and was born in Marlboro, MA on June 15, 1939. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert and his brother, Richard. He leaves his wife, Cynthia (Baker) Stone of Christiansburg, VA,...

Joe Ann Bland

Joe Ann Bland

Dec 19, 2017

Joe Ann Bland, 84, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Bland; son, James Anthony ‘Tony’ Bland; father, John Sowder; mother, Jo Ora Sowder; and daughter-in-law, Betty Bland. Joe Ann is survived by her son, Terry Bland; grandchildren, Jessica Bland, Matt Peyton, Steff Davis; five great-grandchildren; and four...

Joseph William Pack

Joseph William Pack

Dec 17, 2017

Joseph William Pack, born October 11, 1942, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to virtually everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Angie Pack; brother Leslie Pack; and sister, Alicia Pack Black. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 53...

Maurice Smith

Maurice Smith

Dec 16, 2017

Julian Maurice Smith, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Leanna Smith; first wife, June; infant son, Hugh Douglas; and second wife, Ellen. Maurice is survived by his daughter, Anna Millirons and husband Steve; and precious granddaughter, Rachel Millirons. He is also survived by a special cousin,...

Josiah Kenny Jones

Josiah Kenny Jones

Dec 15, 2017

Jones, Josiah “Kenny”, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017. Kenny was born in Floyd County, VA on December 3, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Perry and Bessie Graham Jones and one brother and one sister. Kenny was a life-long employee of E.F.N. Trucking as a hard...

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Dec 13, 2017

Jack Atkinson Sr. born May 11, 1934 in Shawsville, Va. joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday December 13, 2017. Jack was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Everett and Lucy Atkinson; brother, Garland; granddaughter, Amanda; and grandson, Jacob. Jack leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Marian Woody Snuffer

Marian Woody Snuffer

Dec 11, 2017

Marian Woody Snuffer, 29, born April 25, 1935, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel Woody; brother, Frank ‘Franky’ Woody Jr.; sisters, Norma ‘Sister’ Bisellia, Mary Florence ‘Wootsie’ Schneider, Betty Jo ‘BJ’ Penny Roope. Marian is survived by her husband of 64 years, Samuel S. Snuffer Jr.;...

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Dec 9, 2017

Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Tom was born August 25, 1937 to the late C. W. and Mildred W. Poff in Sugar Grove in Montgomery Co., VA, and he loved to speak of the time he spent there. Tom and his father formed C. W. Poff & Son in 1957,...

Tammy Wright Jones

Tammy Wright Jones

Dec 7, 2017

Tammy Wright Jones, 58, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Barbara Wright; and step-father, David H. Smith. Tammy is survived by her daughter, Megan Jones Kingrea and husband David; brothers, Ronnie, Sherwood, Michael, Quintin, and Mark; as well as other family and...

James Winfred Miller

James Winfred Miller

Dec 7, 2017

Command Sergeant Major retired, James Winfred Miller, 85, of Roanoke, VA died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born on March 30, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert A. Miller and Ella L. Miller; sister Mandy I. Thompson; wife, Elizabeth U. Miller; sons, Bruno P. Miller and Ronald J. Miller; and...

Evangeline Coker Swain

Evangeline Coker Swain

Dec 4, 2017

Evangeline Coker Swain, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Hazel Coker; and a sister, Nat Covington. Evangeline is survived by her husband, Robert L. Swain Sr.; son, Robert L. ‘Bobby’ Swain Jr. and wife Pat; daughter, Debby Hahn and husband Glenn; granddaughters, Holly L. Jolly and...

Ruby 'Dianne' Ridgell

Ruby 'Dianne' Ridgell

Dec 4, 2017

Ruby “Dianne” Ridgell cherished daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and most importantly mother, passed away December 4, 2017 at Lewis Gale Salem, Virginia. Dianne had a loving spirit with no inhibitions so that any man, woman and child immediately connected with her, loved her and never forgot her. She was preceded in death by her dad, George Thomas; father of...

Jacquelyn L. 'Jakki' Oliver

Jacquelyn L. 'Jakki' Oliver

Nov 30, 2017

Jacquelyn L. ‘Jakki’ Oliver, 27, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Jakki is survived by her partner, Kailyn Reis; parents, Michael and Danette Hicklin; step-child, Lucas Reis; siblings, Matthew Hicklin and wife Sindy, Rachel Merkle and husband Doug, Amberly Oliver and husband Mat Hunter, Meggin Hicklin; niece and nephew, Anna Handy and Caleb Merkle; aunt and uncle,...

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