Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mary Lee Basham-Cline

Mary Lee Basham-Cline

Jul 1, 2016

Mary Lee Basham-Cline 87, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, July 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving children. Mary was born in Pocahontas, West Virginia, on November 9, 1928. She was a charter member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. Mary was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Mary was preceded in death...

Corlis E Brammer

Corlis E Brammer

Jun 30, 2016

Corlis E. Brammer, 67, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Brammer. Corlis is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Creed Brammer; wife, Ruth Starkey Brammer; sister, Linda Brammer Robinson and husband, Paul; brother, Dennis Brammer; daughter, Christie Brammer Worrell and husband Tony; sons, Jason Brammer, Michael Brammer and wife...

Leslie Ann Skidmore

Leslie Ann Skidmore

Jun 28, 2016

Leslie Ann Skidmore, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ken McMinn. Leslie is survived by her husband, Ken Skidmore of Christiansburg; sons, Andrew Skidmore of Radford, and Lee Skidmore and wife Hannah of Sandpoint, Idaho; parents, Harry and Doris McMinn of Greenville, PA; sister,...

Michelle Clower Lyons

Michelle Clower Lyons

Jun 27, 2016

Michelle Clower Lyons, age 45, of Pilot, passed into her heavenly Home on Monday, June 27, 2016, due to complications following colon surgery. Michelle is survived by her husband, Steven Lyons; daughter, Rylee, the joy of her life; her parents, Harless and Lola Clower; brother, Nathan Clower; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Brenda Lyons, all of Pilot; sister-in-law, Stacy Ratcliff...

Phyllis Ann Smith

Phyllis Ann Smith

Jun 26, 2016

Phyllis Ann Smith, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Milton Pack and Virginia Pack Baker; and her daughter, Dale Lee. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Mason Smith; children, Roy Smith and wife Becky; son-in-law, Danny Lee; grandchildren, Amber Bunn and husband Brandon,...

Edward Lee Howell

Edward Lee Howell

Jun 25, 2016

Edward Lee Howell, 74, of Riner, passed away on Saturday, June, 25, 2016. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar M. Howell and Margaret K. Phillips; his son, Dennis Howell and, his brother Phillip W. Howell. Lee is survived by his sister; Judy Ann Howell Altizer, favorite niece; Sandra D. Altizer, special aunt; Leona K. Reed; and numerous...

Christine W. Akers

Christine W. Akers

Jun 25, 2016

Christine W. Akers, 75, of Shawsville, passed away in her home Saturday, June 25, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Christine is survived by her daughters, Audrey A. Roberts (Jay), Karen A. Mowles, Lisa A. Hartman; son Herman "Buggy" J. Akers Jr; granddaughters, Jennifer (Tracey), Jessica, Jamie (Issam), Danielle (Michael), Ariel and, Megan; special great-grandson Abdessalam; sister-in-law Barbara B. Wheeling;...

Ronald Eric Goad

Ronald Eric Goad

Jun 23, 2016

Ronald Eric Goad, 45, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, William A. Goad Sr.; and his first wife, Traci Cardwell Goad. Ron is survived by his second wife, Sara Gabbert Goad; his mom, Claudine Furrow Goad; daughter, Airika Bennett; brothers, Bill Goad and wife Lou Ellen, Michael E. Goad,...

Adam Lee Peery

Adam Lee Peery

Jun 23, 2016

Adam Lee Peery, 25, of Cedar Bluff, VA, and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 23, 2016, at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands. Born on July 9, 1990, in Radford, VA, the son of George Edward and Cynthia Ann Abbott Wren. Adam married Amy Lynn Stafford Peery in Hagerstown, MD, on December 24, 2015. Adam is survived...

Timothy James Mowry

Timothy James Mowry

Jun 20, 2016

Timothy James Mowry, 61, of Elliston, formerly of New York, went home with God on Monday, June 20, 2016, after a long illness. He worked in the IBEW Local #328 in Oswego, NY, and later as a start up electrical engineer for factories. Tim worked with Fluor Daniel, Johnson & Johnson, ITT, and Mass Electric. Tim and his wife Linda...

Harriette Purdy Williams

Harriette Purdy Williams

Jun 19, 2016

Harriette Purdy Williams, 95, died June 19, 2016 in Cheraw, SC where she has lived for the past 10 years. She had previously lived in Christiansburg, VA since 1966. She was born March 7, 1921 in Sumter, SC to the late William H. & Harriette O. Purdy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James Thomas...

Glenn Arvel Wood

Glenn Arvel Wood

Jun 17, 2016

“GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME” Glenn Arvel Wood, 60, of Riner went home to be with the Lord after a year and half battle with cancer. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and loved participating with the kids at VBS. Glenn worked 42 years at Hubbell Lighting. He was a member of Riner Volunteer Fire Department...

David Lee Atkinson

David Lee Atkinson

Jun 15, 2016

January 2, 1961 – June 15, 2016 Alleghany Springs lost a long time friend and neighbor. David will be missed by all. He is being laid to rest after fighting a long 10 months of lung cancer. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton J. and Gladys Owens Atkinson; sister, Paula Laignel; and father, Paul Weiss. He is...

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jun 15, 2016

Jennifer Dooley passed away on June 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1985. She was sweet inside and out. Jennifer loved God, life, family, and friends. Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Annie Edna Dooley; daughter, Cara Lee; sister, Sarah Dooley; and fiancé, David Wingrove. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Myrtle McCoy

Myrtle McCoy

Jun 13, 2016

Myrtle McCoy, 90, of Appomattox, passed away on June 13, 2016. She was an avid quilter and loved to fish; was a devoted member of the Appomattox Assembly of God, as well as being a member of The Eastern Star. Myrtle worked until she was 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elsie Fain; husband, Leslie...

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Jun 12, 2016

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Clover was born on August 4, 1931, to Everette and Nora McNeil, and lived her entire life in Pilot. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert R. Ratcliffe, whom she missed tremendously. Clover is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Annette...

Heavenly Angel Akers

Heavenly Angel Akers

Jun 10, 2016

Heavenly Angel Akers, an infant, passed away June 10, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Patricia Akers; sister, Skylan Smith; brothers, Michael Venth, James Akers, Jonathan Akers Jr., Damien Akers, William Akers; grandparents, Paul and Ann Venth, and Earlene and James Akers; and uncle and aunt, Randy and Wanda Altizer along with relatives and friends of the...

Donald Lee Robertson

Donald Lee Robertson

Jun 10, 2016

Donald Lee Robertson, 82 of Elliston and Salem, VA, and a 55 year member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department went to the Fire House in the Sky on June 10, 2016. His service to the people of Elliston and Montgomery County will be missed. He retired from Norfolk Southern with 38 years of service. He also served in the...

Thomas Preston Reynolds

Thomas Preston Reynolds

May 31, 2016

Thomas Preston Reynolds, 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, Frank Thomas Reynolds; and mom, Lois Ratcliff Dowdy. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patsy Reynolds; daughter, Prestie (Shonda) Roach; granddaughter, Taylor Roach; brother and sister, Mike (Gail) Reynolds, Brenda...

Jonathan James Akers

Jonathan James Akers

May 30, 2016

Jonathan James Akers, 53, of Union Valley, Riner, VA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. Jonathan is survived by his parents, James and Sarah Corell Akers; sister, Anne Kinder and husband William; niece, Brittany Kinder; great-niece, Jazmine; and very special friend, Debbie Smith. The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mary Lee Basham-Cline

Mary Lee Basham-Cline

Jul 1, 2016

Mary Lee Basham-Cline 87, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, July 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving children. Mary was born in Pocahontas, West Virginia, on November 9, 1928. She was a charter member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. Mary was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Mary was preceded in death...

Corlis E Brammer

Corlis E Brammer

Jun 30, 2016

Corlis E. Brammer, 67, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Brammer. Corlis is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Creed Brammer; wife, Ruth Starkey Brammer; sister, Linda Brammer Robinson and husband, Paul; brother, Dennis Brammer; daughter, Christie Brammer Worrell and husband Tony; sons, Jason Brammer, Michael Brammer and wife...

Leslie Ann Skidmore

Leslie Ann Skidmore

Jun 28, 2016

Leslie Ann Skidmore, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ken McMinn. Leslie is survived by her husband, Ken Skidmore of Christiansburg; sons, Andrew Skidmore of Radford, and Lee Skidmore and wife Hannah of Sandpoint, Idaho; parents, Harry and Doris McMinn of Greenville, PA; sister,...

Michelle Clower Lyons

Michelle Clower Lyons

Jun 27, 2016

Michelle Clower Lyons, age 45, of Pilot, passed into her heavenly Home on Monday, June 27, 2016, due to complications following colon surgery. Michelle is survived by her husband, Steven Lyons; daughter, Rylee, the joy of her life; her parents, Harless and Lola Clower; brother, Nathan Clower; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Brenda Lyons, all of Pilot; sister-in-law, Stacy Ratcliff...

Phyllis Ann Smith

Phyllis Ann Smith

Jun 26, 2016

Phyllis Ann Smith, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Milton Pack and Virginia Pack Baker; and her daughter, Dale Lee. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Mason Smith; children, Roy Smith and wife Becky; son-in-law, Danny Lee; grandchildren, Amber Bunn and husband Brandon,...

Edward Lee Howell

Edward Lee Howell

Jun 25, 2016

Edward Lee Howell, 74, of Riner, passed away on Saturday, June, 25, 2016. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar M. Howell and Margaret K. Phillips; his son, Dennis Howell and, his brother Phillip W. Howell. Lee is survived by his sister; Judy Ann Howell Altizer, favorite niece; Sandra D. Altizer, special aunt; Leona K. Reed; and numerous...

Christine W. Akers

Christine W. Akers

Jun 25, 2016

Christine W. Akers, 75, of Shawsville, passed away in her home Saturday, June 25, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Christine is survived by her daughters, Audrey A. Roberts (Jay), Karen A. Mowles, Lisa A. Hartman; son Herman "Buggy" J. Akers Jr; granddaughters, Jennifer (Tracey), Jessica, Jamie (Issam), Danielle (Michael), Ariel and, Megan; special great-grandson Abdessalam; sister-in-law Barbara B. Wheeling;...

Ronald Eric Goad

Ronald Eric Goad

Jun 23, 2016

Ronald Eric Goad, 45, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, William A. Goad Sr.; and his first wife, Traci Cardwell Goad. Ron is survived by his second wife, Sara Gabbert Goad; his mom, Claudine Furrow Goad; daughter, Airika Bennett; brothers, Bill Goad and wife Lou Ellen, Michael E. Goad,...

Adam Lee Peery

Adam Lee Peery

Jun 23, 2016

Adam Lee Peery, 25, of Cedar Bluff, VA, and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 23, 2016, at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands. Born on July 9, 1990, in Radford, VA, the son of George Edward and Cynthia Ann Abbott Wren. Adam married Amy Lynn Stafford Peery in Hagerstown, MD, on December 24, 2015. Adam is survived...

Timothy James Mowry

Timothy James Mowry

Jun 20, 2016

Timothy James Mowry, 61, of Elliston, formerly of New York, went home with God on Monday, June 20, 2016, after a long illness. He worked in the IBEW Local #328 in Oswego, NY, and later as a start up electrical engineer for factories. Tim worked with Fluor Daniel, Johnson & Johnson, ITT, and Mass Electric. Tim and his wife Linda...

Harriette Purdy Williams

Harriette Purdy Williams

Jun 19, 2016

Harriette Purdy Williams, 95, died June 19, 2016 in Cheraw, SC where she has lived for the past 10 years. She had previously lived in Christiansburg, VA since 1966. She was born March 7, 1921 in Sumter, SC to the late William H. & Harriette O. Purdy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James Thomas...

Glenn Arvel Wood

Glenn Arvel Wood

Jun 17, 2016

“GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME” Glenn Arvel Wood, 60, of Riner went home to be with the Lord after a year and half battle with cancer. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and loved participating with the kids at VBS. Glenn worked 42 years at Hubbell Lighting. He was a member of Riner Volunteer Fire Department...

David Lee Atkinson

David Lee Atkinson

Jun 15, 2016

January 2, 1961 – June 15, 2016 Alleghany Springs lost a long time friend and neighbor. David will be missed by all. He is being laid to rest after fighting a long 10 months of lung cancer. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton J. and Gladys Owens Atkinson; sister, Paula Laignel; and father, Paul Weiss. He is...

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jun 15, 2016

Jennifer Dooley passed away on June 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1985. She was sweet inside and out. Jennifer loved God, life, family, and friends. Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Annie Edna Dooley; daughter, Cara Lee; sister, Sarah Dooley; and fiancé, David Wingrove. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Myrtle McCoy

Myrtle McCoy

Jun 13, 2016

Myrtle McCoy, 90, of Appomattox, passed away on June 13, 2016. She was an avid quilter and loved to fish; was a devoted member of the Appomattox Assembly of God, as well as being a member of The Eastern Star. Myrtle worked until she was 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elsie Fain; husband, Leslie...

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Jun 12, 2016

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Clover was born on August 4, 1931, to Everette and Nora McNeil, and lived her entire life in Pilot. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert R. Ratcliffe, whom she missed tremendously. Clover is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Annette...

Heavenly Angel Akers

Heavenly Angel Akers

Jun 10, 2016

Heavenly Angel Akers, an infant, passed away June 10, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Patricia Akers; sister, Skylan Smith; brothers, Michael Venth, James Akers, Jonathan Akers Jr., Damien Akers, William Akers; grandparents, Paul and Ann Venth, and Earlene and James Akers; and uncle and aunt, Randy and Wanda Altizer along with relatives and friends of the...

Donald Lee Robertson

Donald Lee Robertson

Jun 10, 2016

Donald Lee Robertson, 82 of Elliston and Salem, VA, and a 55 year member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department went to the Fire House in the Sky on June 10, 2016. His service to the people of Elliston and Montgomery County will be missed. He retired from Norfolk Southern with 38 years of service. He also served in the...

Thomas Preston Reynolds

Thomas Preston Reynolds

May 31, 2016

Thomas Preston Reynolds, 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, Frank Thomas Reynolds; and mom, Lois Ratcliff Dowdy. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patsy Reynolds; daughter, Prestie (Shonda) Roach; granddaughter, Taylor Roach; brother and sister, Mike (Gail) Reynolds, Brenda...

Jonathan James Akers

Jonathan James Akers

May 30, 2016

Jonathan James Akers, 53, of Union Valley, Riner, VA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. Jonathan is survived by his parents, James and Sarah Corell Akers; sister, Anne Kinder and husband William; niece, Brittany Kinder; great-niece, Jazmine; and very special friend, Debbie Smith. The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016,...