Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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....

Professor James Thorp

Professor James Thorp

May 2, 2018

Professor James Thorp passed away on May 2, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Thorp, and is survived by his wife Jane Thorp, his daughter Betsy VanAlstyne (William), his son Gregory Thorp, step-daughter Erica Shoemaker (David) and grandchildren, Alex Bruce, Kelsey Bruce and Emma Lamoureux. He will be missed by many people in the Electric...

Janet Bower

Janet Bower

Apr 30, 2018

Janet Bower, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away with her son by her side on Monday, April 30, 2018. Janet retired from 30+ years at Kroger. She loved her family and her dogs which she considered family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Thompson...

Treva Perdue Toothman

Treva Perdue Toothman

Apr 28, 2018

Treva Perdue Toothman, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Toothman; daughter, Peggy Knobloch; granddaughter, Mandy Knobloch; sister, Nadine Cox; and brother, Jack Perdue. She is survived by her daughters, Judy T. Morrow and husband Jerry Morrow, Sandy T. Cox and husband Joseph Cox; son-in-law, Jack Knobloch; grandchildren, Jessica White,...

R. H. 'Buddy' Walton Jr.

R. H. 'Buddy' Walton Jr.

Apr 26, 2018

R. H. ‘Buddy’ Walton, Jr., 95, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry Walton Sr. and Mildred Moses Walton. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Velma Wirt Walton; children, Bob Walton and wife Emilie, Karen Cunningham and husband Buddy; four...

Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker

Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker

Apr 23, 2018

Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker of Dublin, Virginia passed away on April 23, 2018. She was born August 20, 1942. Pasty was preceded in death by beloved husband Arnold Jackson “Jack” Whittaker; three siblings; and two children. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Sharon Kitchner; son John Whittaker; two siblings; granddaughter and caretaker Sierra Kitchner; five other grandchildren; five...

Willie Reed Alexander III

Willie Reed Alexander III

Apr 19, 2018

Willie Reed Alexander III, 67, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born to parents Willie Alexander II (deceased) and Lillie Mae Hash on January 23, 1951, he was a devoted son, husband and father. Willie attended Christiansburg Institute until 1966 and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1969. Upon high school...

David Bryan Smith

David Bryan Smith

Apr 17, 2018

David Bryan Smith, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William ‘Bill’ Smith and Doris Smith. David is survived by his wife, Connie Crawford Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Marcella Smith Jackson and Brandon Jackson; step-son, Nick Missino; grandchildren, Austin Bishop, Ace Blakely, Eliana Pryce, Major ‘Duck’ Jackson; sister,...

Benjemin Alan Arnold

Benjemin Alan Arnold

Apr 17, 2018

Benjemin Alan Arnold of Pilot, Virginia, born on July 25, 1982, gained his wings April, 19th 2018. Ben was born in Bristol TN and grew up in Pilot, VA. He attended Auburn High School and was active in football and track. He was an Eagle Scout and worked at Virginia Tech for about 16 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and...

Spencer Lewis Joslin

Spencer Lewis Joslin

Apr 16, 2018

Spencer Lewis Joslin, 37 of Blacksburg, Virginia died unexpectedly Monday, April 16th. Spencer was born June 10th, 1981 in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Blacksburg where he obtained his degree from Virginia Tech. Spencer has worked for Virginia Tech for many years and began working for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in 2011. Spencer loved his job as much as...

Linda Christine Farris

Linda Christine Farris

Apr 16, 2018

Linda Christine Farris, 67 of Christiansburg passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on April 16, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1950. She was preceded in death by Reed Songer, Edward and Linda Snavely. She is survived by her son, Greg Conner (Sherry); daughters, Pamela Sowers, Crystal Roy, and Robin Rutherford; grandchildren, Brandon Sowers, Austin Dickerson, Henry, Arrington, Kalay,...

Barbara Ann Peters

Barbara Ann Peters

Apr 15, 2018

Peters, Barbara Ann, 59 of Christiansburg, VA, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1959 to Kenneth and Virginia Unger in Winchester, VA. Raised in Winchester, she attended James Madison University, graduating with a degree in teaching. She taught Special Education in Berryville, VA before getting married and moving to...

Jackie Eston Linkous Sr.

Jackie Eston Linkous Sr.

Apr 13, 2018

Jackie Linkous,Sr. 62 of Fairlawn,Va. passed away Friday April 13,2018. He was preceded in death by parents,Eston and Orpha Linkous. He is survived by wife of 31 years,Virginia Kidd Linkous;children,Jackie,Jr.,Stephen,Corey;grandchildren,Ashley Mooney and Chelsey Hodge; 2 great grandchildren Mason and Emma;sister Debbie and Archie Sumner;and his long Airdox family. He was a dedicated father, brother, husband and friend. Services will be...

Brianna 'Bri' Grace Hurst

Brianna 'Bri' Grace Hurst

Apr 9, 2018

Brianna “Bri” Grace Hurst, 16, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 9, 2018, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in the loving arms of her mother and father. Bri was born on October 27, 2001, and was the absolute light of her family’s life. She is survived by her mother, Tracey Linkous and stepfather, Brian Linkous; father, Brian Hurst and fiancée, Nikki...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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....

Professor James Thorp

Professor James Thorp

May 2, 2018

Professor James Thorp passed away on May 2, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Thorp, and is survived by his wife Jane Thorp, his daughter Betsy VanAlstyne (William), his son Gregory Thorp, step-daughter Erica Shoemaker (David) and grandchildren, Alex Bruce, Kelsey Bruce and Emma Lamoureux. He will be missed by many people in the Electric...

Janet Bower

Janet Bower

Apr 30, 2018

Janet Bower, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away with her son by her side on Monday, April 30, 2018. Janet retired from 30+ years at Kroger. She loved her family and her dogs which she considered family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Thompson...

Treva Perdue Toothman

Treva Perdue Toothman

Apr 28, 2018

Treva Perdue Toothman, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Toothman; daughter, Peggy Knobloch; granddaughter, Mandy Knobloch; sister, Nadine Cox; and brother, Jack Perdue. She is survived by her daughters, Judy T. Morrow and husband Jerry Morrow, Sandy T. Cox and husband Joseph Cox; son-in-law, Jack Knobloch; grandchildren, Jessica White,...

R. H. 'Buddy' Walton Jr.

R. H. 'Buddy' Walton Jr.

Apr 26, 2018

R. H. ‘Buddy’ Walton, Jr., 95, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry Walton Sr. and Mildred Moses Walton. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Velma Wirt Walton; children, Bob Walton and wife Emilie, Karen Cunningham and husband Buddy; four...

Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker

Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker

Apr 23, 2018

Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker of Dublin, Virginia passed away on April 23, 2018. She was born August 20, 1942. Pasty was preceded in death by beloved husband Arnold Jackson “Jack” Whittaker; three siblings; and two children. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Sharon Kitchner; son John Whittaker; two siblings; granddaughter and caretaker Sierra Kitchner; five other grandchildren; five...

Willie Reed Alexander III

Willie Reed Alexander III

Apr 19, 2018

Willie Reed Alexander III, 67, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born to parents Willie Alexander II (deceased) and Lillie Mae Hash on January 23, 1951, he was a devoted son, husband and father. Willie attended Christiansburg Institute until 1966 and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1969. Upon high school...

David Bryan Smith

David Bryan Smith

Apr 17, 2018

David Bryan Smith, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William ‘Bill’ Smith and Doris Smith. David is survived by his wife, Connie Crawford Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Marcella Smith Jackson and Brandon Jackson; step-son, Nick Missino; grandchildren, Austin Bishop, Ace Blakely, Eliana Pryce, Major ‘Duck’ Jackson; sister,...

Benjemin Alan Arnold

Benjemin Alan Arnold

Apr 17, 2018

Benjemin Alan Arnold of Pilot, Virginia, born on July 25, 1982, gained his wings April, 19th 2018. Ben was born in Bristol TN and grew up in Pilot, VA. He attended Auburn High School and was active in football and track. He was an Eagle Scout and worked at Virginia Tech for about 16 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and...

Spencer Lewis Joslin

Spencer Lewis Joslin

Apr 16, 2018

Spencer Lewis Joslin, 37 of Blacksburg, Virginia died unexpectedly Monday, April 16th. Spencer was born June 10th, 1981 in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Blacksburg where he obtained his degree from Virginia Tech. Spencer has worked for Virginia Tech for many years and began working for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in 2011. Spencer loved his job as much as...

Linda Christine Farris

Linda Christine Farris

Apr 16, 2018

Linda Christine Farris, 67 of Christiansburg passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on April 16, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1950. She was preceded in death by Reed Songer, Edward and Linda Snavely. She is survived by her son, Greg Conner (Sherry); daughters, Pamela Sowers, Crystal Roy, and Robin Rutherford; grandchildren, Brandon Sowers, Austin Dickerson, Henry, Arrington, Kalay,...

Barbara Ann Peters

Barbara Ann Peters

Apr 15, 2018

Peters, Barbara Ann, 59 of Christiansburg, VA, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1959 to Kenneth and Virginia Unger in Winchester, VA. Raised in Winchester, she attended James Madison University, graduating with a degree in teaching. She taught Special Education in Berryville, VA before getting married and moving to...

Jackie Eston Linkous Sr.

Jackie Eston Linkous Sr.

Apr 13, 2018

Jackie Linkous,Sr. 62 of Fairlawn,Va. passed away Friday April 13,2018. He was preceded in death by parents,Eston and Orpha Linkous. He is survived by wife of 31 years,Virginia Kidd Linkous;children,Jackie,Jr.,Stephen,Corey;grandchildren,Ashley Mooney and Chelsey Hodge; 2 great grandchildren Mason and Emma;sister Debbie and Archie Sumner;and his long Airdox family. He was a dedicated father, brother, husband and friend. Services will be...

Brianna 'Bri' Grace Hurst

Brianna 'Bri' Grace Hurst

Apr 9, 2018

Brianna “Bri” Grace Hurst, 16, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 9, 2018, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in the loving arms of her mother and father. Bri was born on October 27, 2001, and was the absolute light of her family’s life. She is survived by her mother, Tracey Linkous and stepfather, Brian Linkous; father, Brian Hurst and fiancée, Nikki...