Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Linda Joy Wilson

Linda Joy Wilson

Jan 12, 2018

Linda Joy Wilson, 75, passed away January 12, 2018. Linda was born in Bozeman, Montana, on February 19, 1942, to Gene and Dorothy Wilson. She grew up in Marcell, Big Falls, and Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the oldest of five sisters. She spent much of her childhood on lakes and in the woods. Linda attended Grand Rapids High School (Minnesota), graduating...

John Roger McCauley

John Roger McCauley

Jan 12, 2018

Surrounded by his family, John Roger McCauley of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018 at the age of 89. Cherished husband of 52 years to Elizabeth, Roger was born to James Joseph McCauley and Etta Susan Doherty on March 26, 1928 in the Irish neighborhood of Everett, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his older brother James 'Jimmy’...

Donna Lois Martin King

Donna Lois Martin King

Jan 8, 2018

Donna Lois Martin King of Christiansburg, died January 8, 2018, at her home. Donna was born October 3, 1925, in Check, VA, the fifth child of 15, to the late Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elizabeth Angle Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Weldon ‘Junior’ King; four brothers; and...

Eveline Sue Flinchum

Eveline Sue Flinchum

Jan 8, 2018

Eveline Sue Flinchum, 68, of Snowville, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. She is survived by her brothers, Ronald Flinchum, Andrew Flinchum, Marzell and Judy Flinchum, Bobby and Linda Flinchum; and sister-in-law, Mary Flinchum. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at Snowville Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at...

Robert Chapman Dowdy

Robert Chapman Dowdy

Jan 5, 2018

Robert Chapman Dowdy, 86, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sid and Mildred Dowdy, of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Ashley Dowdy, of Blacksburg; brothers, Posey L. Dowdy and Marshall (Jack) W. Linkous; sisters, Kathleen Melton, Thelma (Tootsie) Hutchison, and Hazel Reed. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...

Debra 'Debbie' Moore Linkous

Debra 'Debbie' Moore Linkous

Jan 5, 2018

Debra ‘Debbie’ Moore Linkous 61, of Christiansburg, Va. went to be with the Lord Friday, January 05, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sim and Evelyn Moore; and brother, Dick Hagy. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, William Linkous; her sons, Billy and John Linkous; grandchildren, Maria, Brunner, Dexton and Stella; sisters-in-law, Joanne...

Dr. Paul Borisuk

Dr. Paul Borisuk

Jan 5, 2018

Dr. Paul Borisuk, 83, of Unicoi, TN, passed away January 5, 2018. He was the son of the late Andrew and Susannah Borisuk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Terrell Borisuk; one son, Bobby Terrell; one sister, Nina Borisuk Hecht; one half-sister, Natalia Jesionovskaya. He is survived by his wife, Dottie...

Anna Laura Reese Taylor

Anna Laura Reese Taylor

Jan 4, 2018

Anna Laura Reese Taylor, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. She was born in Lansdale, PA on August 23, 1926, to the late John and Anna Mae Reese. Anna was also preceded in death by her brother, John Newton Reese; and husband, Willard Taylor. Anna is survived by her children, Kathleen Kelly Rayne (Robert), Michael Kelly, Eileen...

Helen Marie Campagna

Helen Marie Campagna

Jan 4, 2018

Helen Marie Campagna, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Marie graduated from St. Mary’s in Columbus, Ohio with honors. After marrying Alfonso, she became a homemaker, designing birthday cakes and surprises cakes. She was an expert crotchetier. She also loved to play cards and spend time with her family but her family will...

Mark Anthony Bailey

Mark Anthony Bailey

Jan 3, 2018

Mark Anthony Bailey, 55, of Christiansburg, departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mom, Barbara Jean Gillam Gray; son, Kevin Bailey; brother, Vincent Bailey; and father-in-law, Lorenzo Juam Llama. Mark is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 35 years, Maria Bailey; son, Joshua Bailey; dad, Billy Dean Bailey (Shirley);...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Linda Joy Wilson

Linda Joy Wilson

Jan 12, 2018

Linda Joy Wilson, 75, passed away January 12, 2018. Linda was born in Bozeman, Montana, on February 19, 1942, to Gene and Dorothy Wilson. She grew up in Marcell, Big Falls, and Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the oldest of five sisters. She spent much of her childhood on lakes and in the woods. Linda attended Grand Rapids High School (Minnesota), graduating...

John Roger McCauley

John Roger McCauley

Jan 12, 2018

Surrounded by his family, John Roger McCauley of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018 at the age of 89. Cherished husband of 52 years to Elizabeth, Roger was born to James Joseph McCauley and Etta Susan Doherty on March 26, 1928 in the Irish neighborhood of Everett, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his older brother James 'Jimmy’...

Donna Lois Martin King

Donna Lois Martin King

Jan 8, 2018

Donna Lois Martin King of Christiansburg, died January 8, 2018, at her home. Donna was born October 3, 1925, in Check, VA, the fifth child of 15, to the late Isaac Irvin Martin and Lola Elizabeth Angle Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Weldon ‘Junior’ King; four brothers; and...

Eveline Sue Flinchum

Eveline Sue Flinchum

Jan 8, 2018

Eveline Sue Flinchum, 68, of Snowville, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. She is survived by her brothers, Ronald Flinchum, Andrew Flinchum, Marzell and Judy Flinchum, Bobby and Linda Flinchum; and sister-in-law, Mary Flinchum. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at Snowville Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at...

Robert Chapman Dowdy

Robert Chapman Dowdy

Jan 5, 2018

Robert Chapman Dowdy, 86, of Christiansburg, Va. passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sid and Mildred Dowdy, of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Ashley Dowdy, of Blacksburg; brothers, Posey L. Dowdy and Marshall (Jack) W. Linkous; sisters, Kathleen Melton, Thelma (Tootsie) Hutchison, and Hazel Reed. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...

Debra 'Debbie' Moore Linkous

Debra 'Debbie' Moore Linkous

Jan 5, 2018

Debra ‘Debbie’ Moore Linkous 61, of Christiansburg, Va. went to be with the Lord Friday, January 05, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sim and Evelyn Moore; and brother, Dick Hagy. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, William Linkous; her sons, Billy and John Linkous; grandchildren, Maria, Brunner, Dexton and Stella; sisters-in-law, Joanne...

Dr. Paul Borisuk

Dr. Paul Borisuk

Jan 5, 2018

Dr. Paul Borisuk, 83, of Unicoi, TN, passed away January 5, 2018. He was the son of the late Andrew and Susannah Borisuk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Terrell Borisuk; one son, Bobby Terrell; one sister, Nina Borisuk Hecht; one half-sister, Natalia Jesionovskaya. He is survived by his wife, Dottie...

Anna Laura Reese Taylor

Anna Laura Reese Taylor

Jan 4, 2018

Anna Laura Reese Taylor, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. She was born in Lansdale, PA on August 23, 1926, to the late John and Anna Mae Reese. Anna was also preceded in death by her brother, John Newton Reese; and husband, Willard Taylor. Anna is survived by her children, Kathleen Kelly Rayne (Robert), Michael Kelly, Eileen...

Helen Marie Campagna

Helen Marie Campagna

Jan 4, 2018

Helen Marie Campagna, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Marie graduated from St. Mary’s in Columbus, Ohio with honors. After marrying Alfonso, she became a homemaker, designing birthday cakes and surprises cakes. She was an expert crotchetier. She also loved to play cards and spend time with her family but her family will...

Mark Anthony Bailey

Mark Anthony Bailey

Jan 3, 2018

Mark Anthony Bailey, 55, of Christiansburg, departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mom, Barbara Jean Gillam Gray; son, Kevin Bailey; brother, Vincent Bailey; and father-in-law, Lorenzo Juam Llama. Mark is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 35 years, Maria Bailey; son, Joshua Bailey; dad, Billy Dean Bailey (Shirley);...

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...