Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Thelma 'Tabby' Louise Metcalf

Thelma 'Tabby' Louise Metcalf

Jan 7, 2017

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Thelma ‘Tabby’ Louise Metcalf of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away on January 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Stevens and Lucille Arrington; husbands, Charles C. Thomas, Jr. and Olen R. Edwards; and sister, Phyllis Kendig. Tabby is survived by her husband, Richard ‘Mike’ Metcalf; daughters, Lisa (Rodney) Nearbin, Angie (Bryan)...

Elizabeth Mae Kitts Moye

Elizabeth Mae Kitts Moye

Jan 5, 2017

On April 11, 1926, James Watkins Kitts and Mary French Kitts welcomed their only baby girl Elizabeth Mae into the family. Little did they know the impact that Elizabeth Mae Kitts Moye would make on all the lives she would touch during her more than nine decades on earth. Elizabeth ran life’s race well and finished her course on January...

Clinton Lee Slusher

Clinton Lee Slusher

Jan 4, 2017

Clinton Lee Slusher, 73, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lula Slusher. Clinton is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judy (Wood) Slusher; sons, Darrin Slusher and wife Nikki and their...

Wilbur A. Thomasson

Wilbur A. Thomasson

Dec 28, 2016

Wilbur A. ‘Chick’ Thomasson, 98, of Christiansburg, formerly of Charlottesville, went Home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Beatrice Thomasson; son, Stephen Thomasson; wife, Stella Critzer Thomasson; second wife, Mary Bolt Thomasson; and grandson, Christopher Read Gilley. Chick is survived by his children, Richard...

Early Bryant 'E.B.' Duncan Sr.

Early Bryant 'E.B.' Duncan Sr.

Dec 27, 2016

Early Bryant ‘E.B.’ Duncan, Sr., 78, of Floyd, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Sara Duncan; infant son, Bobby Duncan; siblings, Bob Duncan, Irvin Duncan, and Clara Barton. E.B. is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Margaret Duncan; children, Early B. Duncan,...

Thomas 'Tommy' Michael Poff

Thomas 'Tommy' Michael Poff

Dec 25, 2016

Thomas "Tommy" Michael Poff of Christiansburg, Va. went home to be with the Lord in the hours that followed Christmas Day, a celebration of the birth of his Lord and Savior, to join the eternal celebration in Heaven, in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and with all those who have gone before. Tommy was born in Montgomery County,...

John Nelson Matherly

John Nelson Matherly

Dec 25, 2016

John Nelson Matherly, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2016. He worked for RAAP and retired after 34 years of service. John was preceded in death by his parents, Quinton and Ella Matherly; and his former wife, Pat Matherly. He is survived by his daughters, Leigh Anne Davidson and husband Wayne and Julie Trent and husband Scott; grandchildren,...

Fredrick William 'Freddy' Grandy

Fredrick William 'Freddy' Grandy

Dec 23, 2016

Fredrick William ‘Freddy’ Grandy, born December 19, 1958, in Cambria, VA, was called in the stillness of the early morning dew on December 23, 2016, at his home with his sister, Katherine, by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eliza Grandy; and one sister, Patricia Grandy. Freddy leaves to cherish his memory one brother,...

Naomi Macel Stone

Naomi Macel Stone

Dec 22, 2016

Naomi Macel Stone, 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2016, surrounded by her family at the home she loved dearly. Macel (as she was known) was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, friend, and a true example of a strong Christian woman. A West Virginia native, Macel was preceded in death by...

John R. Cupp

John R. Cupp

Dec 21, 2016

John R. Cupp, of Christiansburg, born on February 22, 1924, to James Peter Cupp and Aleene Black Sweeney Cupp, left his home on earth on December 21, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Frances Linkous Cupp; his children, Reggie and Norma Jean Landis Cupp, Pat Northrop, Aida and Denny Fisher, and Kim and Keith Rowland. He...

Patricia June Canfield McCauley

Patricia June Canfield McCauley

Dec 17, 2016

Patricia June McCauley (Canfield), age 87 went to her heavenly home on Dec. 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Laura Canfield from Lawton, Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold H. McCauley; her sister Winifred Sigars; her four children Carol Boettcher, Barbara Burress, Avis Wilkinson, and Allan McCauley; seven grandchildren...

William "Bill" Kent McCall

William "Bill" Kent McCall

Dec 9, 2016

William "Bill" Kent McCall, 75, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on, December 9, 2016 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha McCall. He leaves to cherish his memory, son, Jacob Ryan McCall of Christiansburg, his brother, Raymond J. McCall and wife Donna of Stokesdale, N.C. Nephews, Jason and Travis Lovern...

Tyler Lance Linkous

Tyler Lance Linkous

Dec 8, 2016

Tyler Lance Linkous, 18, passed away on December 8, 2016. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfather, Norman Bleacher III; grandmother, Kathleen Linkous ‘NiNi’. Tyler is survived by his mother, Tara Bleacher (Dave Mellinger); father, Travis Dempsie Linkous (Amanda Maggard); grandparents, Christina Loht, Dempsie ‘PawPaw’ Linkous, Debra ‘MawMaw’ Custer (Red); brothers and sisters, Destiny, Damien, Jocelyn Mellinger, and Riley...

Eldred 'Shade' Radford

Eldred 'Shade' Radford

Dec 6, 2016

Eldred "Shade" Radford was born in Laurel Fork, Va on November 9, 1924 and joined his wife, Allie Marie Radford in heaven on December 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents William A. and Eunice G. Radford, brothers Wayne, Eliza, and Will Radford and sisters Mary, and Tootsie. He is survived by siblings Tom, Junior, Raymond, Penny,...

Hazel Lewis

Hazel Lewis

Dec 5, 2016

Hazel Lewis, 84, of Indian Valley, VA passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lewis; son, Jim; three sisters; and one brother. Survivors include daughter, Lea Peters; grandson, Sam Worthington; great-grandson, Zachary Worthington; sisters, Barbara Gibson and Sarah Gallimore; and numerous other family members. Services will be private.

Cody H. Gardner

Cody H. Gardner

Dec 2, 2016

Cody H. Gardner, 28, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at the Blue Demon Wrestling Club Hall, 407 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, VA on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Michael Wayne Dove

Michael Wayne Dove

Dec 2, 2016

Michael Wayne Dove, 60, of Christiansburg passed away on December 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Geneva Dove and brothers, Tommy & Earnest Dove. Surviving are his daughter, Nicole; brothers and sisters, Barbara Fore and husband, Bob, Peggy Poff and husband, Charles, Shirley McGuire, Sue Overstreet and husband, Wayne, Melissa Dove, Donald Dove and...

Bernard Franklin 'Bernie' Hagan

Bernard Franklin 'Bernie' Hagan

Nov 26, 2016

Bernard Franklin ‘Bernie’ Hagan, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. He was the son of the late Oscar and Opal Hagan. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 60 years, Mary Louise Puckett Hagan; daughter, Joan Marcelle Hanauer (Marty) of Christiansburg, Beverly Wheeler (Buddy) of Vinton; sons, David Lee Hagan...

John Dewey Kanode

John Dewey Kanode

Nov 26, 2016

John Dewey Kanode, 63, of Roanoke, Virginia, died on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was a beloved husband to his wife, Susan Kanode of 44 years. He was a loving father of his two sons, Benjamin of Roanoke, and Christopher of Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was an astonishing provider for his family and he steadfastly loved his friends and family. In...

Sherry Jane Richardson Dellinger

Sherry Jane Richardson Dellinger

Nov 23, 2016

Sherry Jane Richardson Dellinger, 55, of Christiansburg completed her journey on this earth Wednesday evening November 23, 2016. Sherry was born March 21, 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold C. and Lillian Linkous Richardson; her beloved husband, Tommy Gregg Dellinger, brother, Joey Richardson and special family pet, Dee Dee. Surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law; Linda Pettus,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Thelma 'Tabby' Louise Metcalf

Thelma 'Tabby' Louise Metcalf

Jan 7, 2017

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Thelma ‘Tabby’ Louise Metcalf of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away on January 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Stevens and Lucille Arrington; husbands, Charles C. Thomas, Jr. and Olen R. Edwards; and sister, Phyllis Kendig. Tabby is survived by her husband, Richard ‘Mike’ Metcalf; daughters, Lisa (Rodney) Nearbin, Angie (Bryan)...

Elizabeth Mae Kitts Moye

Elizabeth Mae Kitts Moye

Jan 5, 2017

On April 11, 1926, James Watkins Kitts and Mary French Kitts welcomed their only baby girl Elizabeth Mae into the family. Little did they know the impact that Elizabeth Mae Kitts Moye would make on all the lives she would touch during her more than nine decades on earth. Elizabeth ran life’s race well and finished her course on January...

Clinton Lee Slusher

Clinton Lee Slusher

Jan 4, 2017

Clinton Lee Slusher, 73, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lula Slusher. Clinton is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Judy (Wood) Slusher; sons, Darrin Slusher and wife Nikki and their...

Wilbur A. Thomasson

Wilbur A. Thomasson

Dec 28, 2016

Wilbur A. ‘Chick’ Thomasson, 98, of Christiansburg, formerly of Charlottesville, went Home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Beatrice Thomasson; son, Stephen Thomasson; wife, Stella Critzer Thomasson; second wife, Mary Bolt Thomasson; and grandson, Christopher Read Gilley. Chick is survived by his children, Richard...

Early Bryant 'E.B.' Duncan Sr.

Early Bryant 'E.B.' Duncan Sr.

Dec 27, 2016

Early Bryant ‘E.B.’ Duncan, Sr., 78, of Floyd, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Sara Duncan; infant son, Bobby Duncan; siblings, Bob Duncan, Irvin Duncan, and Clara Barton. E.B. is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Margaret Duncan; children, Early B. Duncan,...

Thomas 'Tommy' Michael Poff

Thomas 'Tommy' Michael Poff

Dec 25, 2016

Thomas "Tommy" Michael Poff of Christiansburg, Va. went home to be with the Lord in the hours that followed Christmas Day, a celebration of the birth of his Lord and Savior, to join the eternal celebration in Heaven, in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ and with all those who have gone before. Tommy was born in Montgomery County,...

John Nelson Matherly

John Nelson Matherly

Dec 25, 2016

John Nelson Matherly, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2016. He worked for RAAP and retired after 34 years of service. John was preceded in death by his parents, Quinton and Ella Matherly; and his former wife, Pat Matherly. He is survived by his daughters, Leigh Anne Davidson and husband Wayne and Julie Trent and husband Scott; grandchildren,...

Fredrick William 'Freddy' Grandy

Fredrick William 'Freddy' Grandy

Dec 23, 2016

Fredrick William ‘Freddy’ Grandy, born December 19, 1958, in Cambria, VA, was called in the stillness of the early morning dew on December 23, 2016, at his home with his sister, Katherine, by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eliza Grandy; and one sister, Patricia Grandy. Freddy leaves to cherish his memory one brother,...

Naomi Macel Stone

Naomi Macel Stone

Dec 22, 2016

Naomi Macel Stone, 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2016, surrounded by her family at the home she loved dearly. Macel (as she was known) was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, friend, and a true example of a strong Christian woman. A West Virginia native, Macel was preceded in death by...

John R. Cupp

John R. Cupp

Dec 21, 2016

John R. Cupp, of Christiansburg, born on February 22, 1924, to James Peter Cupp and Aleene Black Sweeney Cupp, left his home on earth on December 21, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Frances Linkous Cupp; his children, Reggie and Norma Jean Landis Cupp, Pat Northrop, Aida and Denny Fisher, and Kim and Keith Rowland. He...

Patricia June Canfield McCauley

Patricia June Canfield McCauley

Dec 17, 2016

Patricia June McCauley (Canfield), age 87 went to her heavenly home on Dec. 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Laura Canfield from Lawton, Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold H. McCauley; her sister Winifred Sigars; her four children Carol Boettcher, Barbara Burress, Avis Wilkinson, and Allan McCauley; seven grandchildren...

William "Bill" Kent McCall

William "Bill" Kent McCall

Dec 9, 2016

William "Bill" Kent McCall, 75, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on, December 9, 2016 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha McCall. He leaves to cherish his memory, son, Jacob Ryan McCall of Christiansburg, his brother, Raymond J. McCall and wife Donna of Stokesdale, N.C. Nephews, Jason and Travis Lovern...

Tyler Lance Linkous

Tyler Lance Linkous

Dec 8, 2016

Tyler Lance Linkous, 18, passed away on December 8, 2016. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfather, Norman Bleacher III; grandmother, Kathleen Linkous ‘NiNi’. Tyler is survived by his mother, Tara Bleacher (Dave Mellinger); father, Travis Dempsie Linkous (Amanda Maggard); grandparents, Christina Loht, Dempsie ‘PawPaw’ Linkous, Debra ‘MawMaw’ Custer (Red); brothers and sisters, Destiny, Damien, Jocelyn Mellinger, and Riley...

Eldred 'Shade' Radford

Eldred 'Shade' Radford

Dec 6, 2016

Eldred "Shade" Radford was born in Laurel Fork, Va on November 9, 1924 and joined his wife, Allie Marie Radford in heaven on December 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents William A. and Eunice G. Radford, brothers Wayne, Eliza, and Will Radford and sisters Mary, and Tootsie. He is survived by siblings Tom, Junior, Raymond, Penny,...

Hazel Lewis

Hazel Lewis

Dec 5, 2016

Hazel Lewis, 84, of Indian Valley, VA passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lewis; son, Jim; three sisters; and one brother. Survivors include daughter, Lea Peters; grandson, Sam Worthington; great-grandson, Zachary Worthington; sisters, Barbara Gibson and Sarah Gallimore; and numerous other family members. Services will be private.

Cody H. Gardner

Cody H. Gardner

Dec 2, 2016

Cody H. Gardner, 28, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at the Blue Demon Wrestling Club Hall, 407 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, VA on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Michael Wayne Dove

Michael Wayne Dove

Dec 2, 2016

Michael Wayne Dove, 60, of Christiansburg passed away on December 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Geneva Dove and brothers, Tommy & Earnest Dove. Surviving are his daughter, Nicole; brothers and sisters, Barbara Fore and husband, Bob, Peggy Poff and husband, Charles, Shirley McGuire, Sue Overstreet and husband, Wayne, Melissa Dove, Donald Dove and...

Bernard Franklin 'Bernie' Hagan

Bernard Franklin 'Bernie' Hagan

Nov 26, 2016

Bernard Franklin ‘Bernie’ Hagan, 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. He was the son of the late Oscar and Opal Hagan. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 60 years, Mary Louise Puckett Hagan; daughter, Joan Marcelle Hanauer (Marty) of Christiansburg, Beverly Wheeler (Buddy) of Vinton; sons, David Lee Hagan...

John Dewey Kanode

John Dewey Kanode

Nov 26, 2016

John Dewey Kanode, 63, of Roanoke, Virginia, died on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was a beloved husband to his wife, Susan Kanode of 44 years. He was a loving father of his two sons, Benjamin of Roanoke, and Christopher of Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was an astonishing provider for his family and he steadfastly loved his friends and family. In...

Sherry Jane Richardson Dellinger

Sherry Jane Richardson Dellinger

Nov 23, 2016

Sherry Jane Richardson Dellinger, 55, of Christiansburg completed her journey on this earth Wednesday evening November 23, 2016. Sherry was born March 21, 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold C. and Lillian Linkous Richardson; her beloved husband, Tommy Gregg Dellinger, brother, Joey Richardson and special family pet, Dee Dee. Surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law; Linda Pettus,...

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