Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mary Ann Martin

Mary Ann Martin

Dec 17, 2015

Mary Martin, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away from cancer on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Martin. She is survived by her children, Janice Tuennerman, Chris Martin and wife Rose, John Martin, Susan Dyer and husband Doug; and grandchildren, Adam Martin, Sarah Dyer, Robert Martin, and Kristen Dyer. At her request, there will...

Larry Stewart Atkinson

Larry Stewart Atkinson

Dec 9, 2015

November 8, 1942 – December 9, 2015 Heaven opened up and took a special angel, our angel, Larry Stewart Atkinson, 73, of Shawsville, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Larry was an entrepreneur/philanthropist, worked at the Virginia Department of Transportation, was in business 51 years with A-1 Auto Sales and A-1 Wrecker Service as well as Elliston Mobile. He was a...

Johnny Eugene Cline

Johnny Eugene Cline

Dec 4, 2015

Johnny Eugene Cline, 63, of Shawsville, went to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Johnny was born on October 5, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmer Eugene ‘Chick’ Cline; and nephew, Steven Todd Cline. He leaves behind his mother, Mary Basham Cline of Shawsville; daughter, Tammy C....

Shirley Ann Markuson

Shirley Ann Markuson

Dec 1, 2015

Shirley Ann Markuson, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Peggy Andrews; ex-husband, Arthur Markuson; son, Douglas Markuson; brother, Collie Andrews; and sister, Diane Kasperzak. Shirley is survived by her son, Jeff Markuson; daughters, Lori and Greg Tinsley, Cindy Darken; grandchildren, Douglas Markuson, Jr., Michelle Dubois (Isaac),...

Carolyn Sue Woods

Carolyn Sue Woods

Nov 29, 2015

Carolyn Sue Woods, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Frank Vest; and her first husband, Allen Nucholls. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Frances and Billy Bower; husband, Michael Woods; brothers, Gary Vest and wife Cindy, Tony Vest and wife Melissa; sister, Kathy Storberg and husband...

Lynette Taylor Reed

Lynette Taylor Reed

Nov 28, 2015

Lynette Taylor Reed, 91 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Lynette was born on July 19, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Grey Reed; mother, Anna Raines Taylor; father, Styrle Irtone Taylor; brothers Sonny Taylor, Bill Taylor, and sister, Mary Francis Whitesell. She is survived by her sons, Thomas G. Reed, Donald L....

Walter Ray Tolley Sr

Walter Ray Tolley Sr

Nov 25, 2015

Walter Ray Tolley, Sr., 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He was retired from the Montgomery County Public Schools system and proudly served in the U.S. Army. Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Doris; mother, Rena; sisters and brothers-in-law, Violet and Steve Woolwine, Virginia and Jim Harmon....

Margaret Joyce Kazee Muncy

Margaret Joyce Kazee Muncy

Nov 23, 2015

Margaret Joyce Kazee Muncy, 78, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 23, 2015. Born in Logan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Richard L. Kazee and Christina Hardinger Kazee Ross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Muncy III; and brother-in-law, James E. Williams. She leaves to cherish her...

Letha Rena Graham

Letha Rena Graham

Nov 22, 2015

Letha Rena Graham, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at her home. She was born on May 8, 1970, in Christiansburg, VA. Letha was a loving mother to her son, Brandon Bishop; and grandmother of three to Hannah, Landon, and Carley (they were the light of her life). In addition to her son and grandchildren, Letha...

Sylvia Cunningham

Sylvia Cunningham

Nov 19, 2015

Sylvia Cunningham, 57, of Christiansburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Sylvia was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Alberta and Robert ‘Bob’ Songer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cunningham was led home by her oldest brother, Lonnie Songer; and father-in-law, James Cunningham. She is survived by her loving husband...

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Nov 18, 2015

Lydia Thornton Millirons, 88, of Riner, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was the devoted wife of Glenn Millirons, and along with her husband, was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest W. and Dora Mae Thornton. Lydia was a loving and caring aunt and a longtime member of Sydney Methodist Church and ready participant...

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Nov 18, 2015

Albert James (Jim) Harrison of Christiansburg VA passed away on November 18th 2015. Jim was born in London England on July 8 1926. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison, sister Dorothy Makris and sister Stella Harrison and his beloved cocker spaniels Snoopy and Holly. He is survived by his wife Patricia Harrison of...

Shirley Wood Casali

Shirley Wood Casali

Nov 16, 2015

Shirley Wood Casali, died at home in Christiansburg, VA, on November 16, 2015. She was born June 2, 1923 in Kimball, WV, to Blanche Roberson Wood and Amos R. Wood. While growing up in Kimball, she was very active in the Houston United Methodist Church, playing piano and assisting with youth ministries. After graduating from Welch High School she attended...

Everett Walter Hall

Everett Walter Hall

Nov 15, 2015

Everett Walter Hall, 85, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home to be reunited with the love of his life, Mary Lou, on Sunday, November 15, 2015. In addition to his wife, Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Norris M. and Bertha; and brother, Herman. He is survived by his sons, Eddie and wife Donna, Larry and wife...

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Nov 15, 2015

On Sunday November 15, 2015, Rose Sharon Shomaker, 61, of Christiansburg, took her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus after a 2 year battle with ALS. Born in Christiansburg, Va, on February 22, 1954, she is survived by her loving father and mother, Marshall and Macel Stone; her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Sowers;...

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Nov 13, 2015

Alvin Bennie Lawson, 74, of Elliston, VA formerly of Draper, NC passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Alvin is survived by his son Brandon Lawson; daughters, Kim Hanna and Leslie and Scott English; grandchildren, Tonya Fields, Tara Cribb, Devin Lawson, Summer English, Autumn English, Zane Lawson, Grady English; great-grandchildren, Braden Hayden and Dalton Cribb; sisters, Louise Trollinger and Elaine...

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

Nov 13, 2015

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart, 87, of Christiansburg, Virginia, previously of Cross Plains, Texas departed this life for his heavenly home, Friday afternoon, November 13, 2015. Bill was the oldest of 10 brothers and sisters. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Charlie” Dehart; mother, Nanny Spangler Dehart; Brothers, Edward DeHart and Jerry DeHart; sisters, Helen White, Sara Clevland...

Barbara June Criner

Barbara June Criner

Nov 9, 2015

Barbara J. Criner, 66, of Salem, formerly of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William W. and June C. Sawyers; brother, William W. Sawyers; and son, Terry Lynn Miles. Barbara is survived by her son, Louis and Sherry Miles; daughter, Milinda and Harold Huff; grandchildren, Amanda Martin, William Huff and...

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Nov 8, 2015

Thomas Bentley Hinkley, 64, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; sisters, Barbara Jennings, Betty Harris, Kate Musselman; brother, Roger Hinkley; great-nephew, Garrett Wilf. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Hinkley; son and his wife, Mike and Melissa Hinkley; daughter and...

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Nov 4, 2015

Lawrence Edward ‘Ed’ Miller Sr., 65, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Ed was a dedicated employee of the Montgomery County Schools system for 28 years, and owned and operated E & M Supermarket in Roanoke for 8 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard George Miller Sr.; and...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mary Ann Martin

Mary Ann Martin

Dec 17, 2015

Mary Martin, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away from cancer on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Martin. She is survived by her children, Janice Tuennerman, Chris Martin and wife Rose, John Martin, Susan Dyer and husband Doug; and grandchildren, Adam Martin, Sarah Dyer, Robert Martin, and Kristen Dyer. At her request, there will...

Larry Stewart Atkinson

Larry Stewart Atkinson

Dec 9, 2015

November 8, 1942 – December 9, 2015 Heaven opened up and took a special angel, our angel, Larry Stewart Atkinson, 73, of Shawsville, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Larry was an entrepreneur/philanthropist, worked at the Virginia Department of Transportation, was in business 51 years with A-1 Auto Sales and A-1 Wrecker Service as well as Elliston Mobile. He was a...

Johnny Eugene Cline

Johnny Eugene Cline

Dec 4, 2015

Johnny Eugene Cline, 63, of Shawsville, went to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Johnny was born on October 5, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmer Eugene ‘Chick’ Cline; and nephew, Steven Todd Cline. He leaves behind his mother, Mary Basham Cline of Shawsville; daughter, Tammy C....

Shirley Ann Markuson

Shirley Ann Markuson

Dec 1, 2015

Shirley Ann Markuson, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Peggy Andrews; ex-husband, Arthur Markuson; son, Douglas Markuson; brother, Collie Andrews; and sister, Diane Kasperzak. Shirley is survived by her son, Jeff Markuson; daughters, Lori and Greg Tinsley, Cindy Darken; grandchildren, Douglas Markuson, Jr., Michelle Dubois (Isaac),...

Carolyn Sue Woods

Carolyn Sue Woods

Nov 29, 2015

Carolyn Sue Woods, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Frank Vest; and her first husband, Allen Nucholls. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Frances and Billy Bower; husband, Michael Woods; brothers, Gary Vest and wife Cindy, Tony Vest and wife Melissa; sister, Kathy Storberg and husband...

Lynette Taylor Reed

Lynette Taylor Reed

Nov 28, 2015

Lynette Taylor Reed, 91 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Lynette was born on July 19, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Grey Reed; mother, Anna Raines Taylor; father, Styrle Irtone Taylor; brothers Sonny Taylor, Bill Taylor, and sister, Mary Francis Whitesell. She is survived by her sons, Thomas G. Reed, Donald L....

Walter Ray Tolley Sr

Walter Ray Tolley Sr

Nov 25, 2015

Walter Ray Tolley, Sr., 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He was retired from the Montgomery County Public Schools system and proudly served in the U.S. Army. Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Doris; mother, Rena; sisters and brothers-in-law, Violet and Steve Woolwine, Virginia and Jim Harmon....

Margaret Joyce Kazee Muncy

Margaret Joyce Kazee Muncy

Nov 23, 2015

Margaret Joyce Kazee Muncy, 78, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 23, 2015. Born in Logan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Richard L. Kazee and Christina Hardinger Kazee Ross. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Muncy III; and brother-in-law, James E. Williams. She leaves to cherish her...

Letha Rena Graham

Letha Rena Graham

Nov 22, 2015

Letha Rena Graham, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at her home. She was born on May 8, 1970, in Christiansburg, VA. Letha was a loving mother to her son, Brandon Bishop; and grandmother of three to Hannah, Landon, and Carley (they were the light of her life). In addition to her son and grandchildren, Letha...

Sylvia Cunningham

Sylvia Cunningham

Nov 19, 2015

Sylvia Cunningham, 57, of Christiansburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Sylvia was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Alberta and Robert ‘Bob’ Songer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cunningham was led home by her oldest brother, Lonnie Songer; and father-in-law, James Cunningham. She is survived by her loving husband...

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Nov 18, 2015

Lydia Thornton Millirons, 88, of Riner, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was the devoted wife of Glenn Millirons, and along with her husband, was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest W. and Dora Mae Thornton. Lydia was a loving and caring aunt and a longtime member of Sydney Methodist Church and ready participant...

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Nov 18, 2015

Albert James (Jim) Harrison of Christiansburg VA passed away on November 18th 2015. Jim was born in London England on July 8 1926. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison, sister Dorothy Makris and sister Stella Harrison and his beloved cocker spaniels Snoopy and Holly. He is survived by his wife Patricia Harrison of...

Shirley Wood Casali

Shirley Wood Casali

Nov 16, 2015

Shirley Wood Casali, died at home in Christiansburg, VA, on November 16, 2015. She was born June 2, 1923 in Kimball, WV, to Blanche Roberson Wood and Amos R. Wood. While growing up in Kimball, she was very active in the Houston United Methodist Church, playing piano and assisting with youth ministries. After graduating from Welch High School she attended...

Everett Walter Hall

Everett Walter Hall

Nov 15, 2015

Everett Walter Hall, 85, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home to be reunited with the love of his life, Mary Lou, on Sunday, November 15, 2015. In addition to his wife, Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Norris M. and Bertha; and brother, Herman. He is survived by his sons, Eddie and wife Donna, Larry and wife...

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Nov 15, 2015

On Sunday November 15, 2015, Rose Sharon Shomaker, 61, of Christiansburg, took her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus after a 2 year battle with ALS. Born in Christiansburg, Va, on February 22, 1954, she is survived by her loving father and mother, Marshall and Macel Stone; her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Sowers;...

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Nov 13, 2015

Alvin Bennie Lawson, 74, of Elliston, VA formerly of Draper, NC passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Alvin is survived by his son Brandon Lawson; daughters, Kim Hanna and Leslie and Scott English; grandchildren, Tonya Fields, Tara Cribb, Devin Lawson, Summer English, Autumn English, Zane Lawson, Grady English; great-grandchildren, Braden Hayden and Dalton Cribb; sisters, Louise Trollinger and Elaine...

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

Nov 13, 2015

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart, 87, of Christiansburg, Virginia, previously of Cross Plains, Texas departed this life for his heavenly home, Friday afternoon, November 13, 2015. Bill was the oldest of 10 brothers and sisters. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Charlie” Dehart; mother, Nanny Spangler Dehart; Brothers, Edward DeHart and Jerry DeHart; sisters, Helen White, Sara Clevland...

Barbara June Criner

Barbara June Criner

Nov 9, 2015

Barbara J. Criner, 66, of Salem, formerly of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William W. and June C. Sawyers; brother, William W. Sawyers; and son, Terry Lynn Miles. Barbara is survived by her son, Louis and Sherry Miles; daughter, Milinda and Harold Huff; grandchildren, Amanda Martin, William Huff and...

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Nov 8, 2015

Thomas Bentley Hinkley, 64, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; sisters, Barbara Jennings, Betty Harris, Kate Musselman; brother, Roger Hinkley; great-nephew, Garrett Wilf. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Hinkley; son and his wife, Mike and Melissa Hinkley; daughter and...

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Nov 4, 2015

Lawrence Edward ‘Ed’ Miller Sr., 65, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Ed was a dedicated employee of the Montgomery County Schools system for 28 years, and owned and operated E & M Supermarket in Roanoke for 8 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard George Miller Sr.; and...

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