Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Sandra Faye Cox Gravley

Nov 19, 2024

Sandra Faye Cox Grevley, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away at her childhood home in Christiansburg, VA on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born February 19, 1956 to the late Donald Wesley Cox and Irene Matherley Cox.

Sandra is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rodger Gail Gravley of Max Meadows; her son, Christopher Lee Gravley of SC;...

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Diane Louise (Roberts) Rakes

Nov 14, 2024

Diane Louis (Roberts) Rakes, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 with members of her family at her side. Born in 1952 in Christiansburg, Diane was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose unwavering faith and deep love for her family shaped her life.

A proud graduate of Christiansburg High School (Class of...

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Linda Hawthorne Fuller

Nov 12, 2024

Linda Hawthorne Fuller, born October 30, 1956, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Mac and Louise Hawthorne. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mac and Louise Hawthorne, and brother, James Hawthorne; She is survived by her...

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Janice Evelyn Miles

Nov 11, 2024

Janice Evelyn Lester Miles went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2024. She was born April 10, 1947, daughter to the late James Lester Sr. and Zell Lester. Janice was predeceased by brothers, Benny, Curtis, and Jimmy Lester; sisters, Mildred Memitt, Barbara Kenley, Audrey Underwood, and Ann Morgan.

Janice leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Claude...

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Diane Yates

Nov 9, 2024

Diane Yates, “Sammy” to those that loved her, of Check, Virginia, went to be with the Lord at the age of 70 on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Ann Dalton, father Sherman Burke, and brothers Danny Burke and Greg Dalton. She is survived by her spouse Earl Yates; children Stephanie...

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James Lyle Coleman

Nov 8, 2024

James Lyle Coleman, 80, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 8, 2024.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Audie (Taylor) Coleman. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Sandra (Carlson) Coleman; loving daughters Amy Kowalski (Timothy) and Jodi Coleman; grandsons (his pride and joy) Grant and Mason Kowalski;...

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Carolyn Blackwell Snead

Nov 7, 2024

Carolyn Gayle Blackwell Snead was born July 4, 1952 as the first child of Harvey and Jaqueline Blackwell in Floyd VA. After 4 years at Radford College she began a long career at Hubbell Lighting. On July 26, 1993 she married Douglas Snead. During their early years they worked a large garden and then later setup an Auction House where...

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Carrie Elizabeth Dame

Nov 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Carrie Elizabeth Dame announce her tragic passing on Thursday November 7, 2024.

Carrie, 48, is survived by her mother, Susan Hamlin of Blacksburg Virginia; half-brother, Ehron Hicks; devoted husband, Don Dame; son, Kyle Bergman; daughter, Kelsey Bergman (Joe Weekly); grandchildren, Hudson and Josie; and special friend, Shelby Kelley.

Carrie spent the last 16...

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Rosa Lee Musser

Nov 6, 2024

Rosa Lee Musser, 58, of Radford, VA, passed away on November 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Washington and Virginia May Jones; a sister, Alice Marie Fall; her husband, Keith Musser; and, a nephew, Ryan Duncan.

She is survived by her nieces, Amanda Jones (Tammy Duncan), Mary Rose, nephew, Richard Rose, brother, Roger Jones; daughter, Melissa...

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Lyndall Mae Hall Cole

Nov 3, 2024

Lyndall Mae Hall Cole, 82, of Pilot, VA passed away on November 3, 2024.

Lyndall was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, William (Bill) Cole; parents, Alfred and Maeda Hall; brother Tommy, half –brothers Roy, Martin, Lewis, and Ernie; half-sisters Emma Bower and Alberta Agee; nephew Chris Hall; and in-laws Irvin and Elsie Cole.

Lyndall is survived...

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Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep

Nov 3, 2024

Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep, age 86 of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Zenith Huffman Heslep; wife, Barbara Davis Heslep.

He is survived by his children, Barry Heslep, Stephanie Davis, Chris Heslep, and Tim Heslep; brother and sister-in-law, Maynard and Gail Martin Heslep; sisters, Joan Heslep, and Shirley Moon;...

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Barbara Shepherd

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Shepherd, 81, amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on October 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Bowers and father HO Moore; and her beloved husband, Larry Shepherd; and baby daughter Vicky. Mom was a 4'10" (although she claimed she was once 5 ' tall) dynamo and the strongest and most loving person. She...

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Pansy Florene Puckett

Oct 31, 2024

Pansy Florene Puckett passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her parents, Heral Glenn Legg and Clara Burgin Legg of Hutchinson Kansas. Left to cherish her memory are Glenda Legg Ward, her sister and her four sons, Tobin, Tad (Kristen), Tim and Tedd (Lisa). Pansy also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Kara, Cameron,...

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Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr

Oct 31, 2024

Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr. age 62 of Elliston passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hicks, Sr.; sisters, Patricia Wheeling, and Janet Nunley; also, his beloved dog, Sissy.

Everett is survived by his mother, Mazie Hicks; daughter, Vanessa and husband JR; brother, Daniel Hicks and wife Christy; sisters, Rebecca Hoback, Robin...

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James Newton Elkins

Oct 30, 2024

James Newton Elkins, born on February 9, 1945, in Vaughn, West Virginia, went to his Heavenly home on October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Wise, father Earl Elkins, brother Dallas Elkins, and sister Delores Falls. James is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lura Ann Elkins, daughter Stephanie Elkins Tawney (Tracey), sons...

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Mary Anissa Wood

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Anissa Wood, 57 of Shawsville, passed away October 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Andy Wood; aunts, Barbara and Mattie; and uncle, Arthur.

Mary is survived by her significant other, Ormand Honaker; sons, Andrew 'Kevin' Wood (Stella), Tony Cole Odham; grandchildren, Makayla Wood, Jasmine Wood, Scarlett Wood, John 'Charlie' Mason; mother, Mary Ellen Wood; siblings,...

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Maria S. Vass-Gal

Oct 28, 2024

Maria Suzanne Vass Gal, “Susie”, passed away at age 75 on October 28th, 2024 in Galax, VA. Susie was originally from Hungary, but emigrated to the US with her family at a young age. She graduated from Sacred Heart University and Virginia Tech, with Masters in Library Science and Counseling. Susie had a passion for history, and writing, and enjoyed...

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Joseph “Joe” Reece Sowers

Oct 28, 2024

Joseph Reece “Joe” Sowers passed peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Portal, Georgia with his daughter by his side. He was born September 12, 1928 in Pilot, Virginia the son of Joseph R and Roxie G (Poff) Sowers.

Joe was a veteran of the Army, has served as a lineman and Electrical construction worker until he retired at...

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Pauline Phillips

Oct 22, 2024

Pauline Phillips, 96, of Radford on 114 passed away on October 22, 2024. She retired from Imperial Reading, the overall factory, after 38 years of service. She was a long-time member of Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church, but in the last few years attended Wake Forest Baptist Church. One of her proudest accomplishments was being a caretaker to her parents in...

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Harold Sword

Oct 16, 2024

Harold Sword, age 73, passed away October 16th,2024 at his home in Shawsville from cancer. Surviving are his wife Lisa Dickerson Sword, son Frankie, daughter Savannah, Sister in laws, Martha Pearman, Peggy Willis, and Debra Nack. Special thanks to Dottie Hatcher for being with us to help with Harold's care and Jenna from Good Samaritan Hospice. Thanks also to friends...

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