Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Jul 8, 2022

Ricky Lee Atkinson,66, of Shawsville passed away July 8, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1955 to Priscilla Atkinson and the late, Billy Atkinson. Along with his mother, he is survived by brother & sister-in-law, Tony & Sharon Atkinson; sister, Regina Atkinson; nieces, Melanie (Tim) Wayne and Melissa (Toye) Oshoniyi; nephew, Matthew Durham; great nieces and nephews, Allie, Josiah,...

Barbara A. Morris

Barbara A. Morris

Jul 7, 2022

Barbara A. Morris died July 7, 2022 at home in Dublin, VA. She was born on February 25, 1945 in Radford, VA. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Roger W. Boon Sr. and Annie Boon; and brother, Roger W. Boone Jr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Morris, having been married for 54 years; her son, David...

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

Jul 4, 2022

William Preston Caldwell, more fondly known to his family and friends as PETEY, passed away suddenly on Monday July 4, 2022. Petey was born on July 9, 1956 to the late Ray Preston Caldwell and Roxie “Nance” Caldwell Dillow. Also proceeding Petey in death were his brother Thurman Caldwell, sister Mary “Jeannie” Ballinger, infant son William Ray Caldwell and granddaughter...

Guy French Ellett II

Guy French Ellett II

Jun 29, 2022

Guy French Ellett II, 85, of Riner, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was a veteran of 5 branches of the military and retired as Sergeant First Class from the US Army. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. Ellett and Minnie Henderson Ellett; and his grandson, Matthew Thaddeus Ellett. He is survived by his loving...

Billy Junior Bramlett

Billy Junior Bramlett

Jun 27, 2022

Billy J. Bramlett was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 27, 2022 at age 75. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Janet Ponton Bramlett, and his three children Carla Hale (Husband Joe Hale) of Blacksburg, Todd Bramlett of Christiansburg, and Kimberly Bramlett of Christiansburg. He was very loved...

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Jun 21, 2022

Brenda Gale Lawrence, 71 of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on June 21, 2022. Brenda was an avid cook and owned Yellow Rose Restaurant. She was also the owner and operator of Brenda’s Treasure Hunt located in Radford and Christiansburg. Brenda always loved a good yard sale. She was much loved and will be missed by many. Brenda is survived by...

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Jun 20, 2022

Samantha Nicole Weddel, 32 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 20, 2022. She is survived by her dad, Brian Weddel Sr. (Gina Worrell); mother, Deborah Weddel; children, Annabelle Sola, Nathan Weddel, Amethyst Lilly; siblings, Brian Weddel Jr., Jack Weddel, Christopher Weddel, Izaac Weddel, Crystal Weddel, Harley Cox; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other special family...

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Jun 18, 2022

Ronald Shemil Johnson of Christiansburg, transitioned to rest on June 18, 2022, at the age of 36. Ronald was born August 31, 1985, in Christiansburg. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and employed at Good Will in Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Johnson and Paw Paw, Alfred Reggie Mills. Those left to...

Justin Daniel Thompson

Justin Daniel Thompson

Jun 16, 2022

Justin Daniel Thompson, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Virginia unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16th at the age of 33. He was a 2007 graduate of Christiansburg High School and proud member of the Virginia Tech Dining Services staff, where he worked as a Chef de Cuisine. Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Joyce R. Light

Joyce R. Light

Jun 14, 2022

Joyce R. Light, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Ruth Reed; and her beloved husband, Archie Light. Joyce is survived by her son, Jackie Akers (Ellen); step-children, Joyce Harris (Winfred) and family, David Light (Terry) and family; grandchild, Tracy Bartley (Jason); great-grandchildren, Kane Whitlock and Brooke Whitlock;...

Doris Akers Sutphin

Doris Akers Sutphin

Jun 12, 2022

Doris Akers Sutphin, 88 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 12, 2022. She retired from VPI. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Leroy and Alfreda Bower Akers; and brothers, Jimmy Michael Akers and Richard Lee Akers. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Dan Sutphin; daughter, Tracy Shepherd and husband, Dean; grandchildren, Zach Shepherd...

Dennis Reed Monk

Dennis Reed Monk

Jun 4, 2022

Dennis Reed Monk, age 67, passed on to his heavenly home on June 4, 2022. He was a resident of the world but frequented the Southwest Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his father, William Monk and mother, Amelia Reed Munson. He is survived by his siblings, Britt, Debra, Brenda, and Billie Gail and nephews, Nicholas and Michael...

Imogene Lucas Teel

Imogene Lucas Teel

Jun 4, 2022

CHRISTIANSBURG- Nora “Imogene” Lucas Teel, having lived 96 years on this earth, began her new life in paradise on Saturday, June 4, 2022, after a brief illness. She joined her husband, Colen Teel, in heaven after living 24 years alone. Imogene was born on October 30, 1925, to her parents Montie J. Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas, being the seventh...

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Jun 4, 2022

Virgie Gilmer Akers, 77, of Christansburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2022. Virgie was born on July 9, 1944 to the late Milton and Myrtle Gilmer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Myrtle Gilmer; grandsons, Gabriel David Akers and Elijah Douglas Altis. She is survived by her husband and the love of her life of...

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Jun 2, 2022

Dorothy (Deet) Mae Duncan, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 2, 2022. Dorothy was born on October 8, 1939, to James and Ethel Sumler. In 1962, Dorothy and Robert L Duncan married in Christiansburg. Dorothy and Robert went on to have 3 children Robert Jr, Lisa Ann and Anthony Todd. Along with her parents Dorothy was predeceased by her...

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Charles Kyle Whitescarver, Jr., kindly known to all as Dub, passed away June 1, 2022. He was born on November 2, 1924 in Davy, West Virginia. He lived his life in Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Riner, sometimes in Venice, Florida, and lately at the Showalter Center at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg. Family will receive visitors at Horne Funeral Home in...

George Calvin Ratcliffe

George Calvin Ratcliffe

Jun 1, 2022

George Calvin Ratcliffe of Pilot, Virginia went to sleep in Jesus Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 97. After several months of declining health, George died with his family by his side. George was born in Snowville, Virginia on August 22, 1924, to Waddy and Nannie (Roop) Ratcliffe. The oldest of five sons, George was self-educated and diligently...

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Jun 1, 2022

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso Christiansburg, VA – Carolyn Obiso, born August 21, 1949, passed away on June 1, 2022 from a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Carolyn was born in Franklin, New Jersey and was a graduate of Franklin High School (class of ‘67). A remarkably talented and driven floral designer, she began her career at Jones Florist in...

Sarah Teany Duncan

Sarah Teany Duncan

Jun 1, 2022

Sarah Teany Duncan, 94, of Christiansburg passed away June 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Paul Duncan; parents, George and Elizabeth Teany; brothers, Ludlow Teany, Paul Teany, George ‘Sonny’ Teany, and John Teany; sisters, Julia Bratton and Sally Bowles; brothers-in-law, Robert Bratton, Rhudy Bowles, and Bob Semones; and sisters-in-law, Marge Teany, and Susan Teany ....

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Jun 1, 2022

MCCAULEY, ELIZABETH DALTON Elizabeth Dalton McCauley of Christiansburg, Virginia quietly passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on June 1, 2022, attended by her children. She was 81 years old. Catherine Elizabeth Dalton, known as Elizabeth to her family and friends, was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 14, 1941 to Joseph and Catherine Dalton. Elizabeth and...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Ricky Lee Atkinson

Jul 8, 2022

Ricky Lee Atkinson,66, of Shawsville passed away July 8, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1955 to Priscilla Atkinson and the late, Billy Atkinson. Along with his mother, he is survived by brother & sister-in-law, Tony & Sharon Atkinson; sister, Regina Atkinson; nieces, Melanie (Tim) Wayne and Melissa (Toye) Oshoniyi; nephew, Matthew Durham; great nieces and nephews, Allie, Josiah,...

Barbara A. Morris

Barbara A. Morris

Jul 7, 2022

Barbara A. Morris died July 7, 2022 at home in Dublin, VA. She was born on February 25, 1945 in Radford, VA. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Roger W. Boon Sr. and Annie Boon; and brother, Roger W. Boone Jr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Morris, having been married for 54 years; her son, David...

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

William Preston 'Petey' Caldwell

Jul 4, 2022

William Preston Caldwell, more fondly known to his family and friends as PETEY, passed away suddenly on Monday July 4, 2022. Petey was born on July 9, 1956 to the late Ray Preston Caldwell and Roxie “Nance” Caldwell Dillow. Also proceeding Petey in death were his brother Thurman Caldwell, sister Mary “Jeannie” Ballinger, infant son William Ray Caldwell and granddaughter...

Guy French Ellett II

Guy French Ellett II

Jun 29, 2022

Guy French Ellett II, 85, of Riner, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was a veteran of 5 branches of the military and retired as Sergeant First Class from the US Army. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. Ellett and Minnie Henderson Ellett; and his grandson, Matthew Thaddeus Ellett. He is survived by his loving...

Billy Junior Bramlett

Billy Junior Bramlett

Jun 27, 2022

Billy J. Bramlett was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 27, 2022 at age 75. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Janet Ponton Bramlett, and his three children Carla Hale (Husband Joe Hale) of Blacksburg, Todd Bramlett of Christiansburg, and Kimberly Bramlett of Christiansburg. He was very loved...

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Brenda Gale Lawrence

Jun 21, 2022

Brenda Gale Lawrence, 71 of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on June 21, 2022. Brenda was an avid cook and owned Yellow Rose Restaurant. She was also the owner and operator of Brenda’s Treasure Hunt located in Radford and Christiansburg. Brenda always loved a good yard sale. She was much loved and will be missed by many. Brenda is survived by...

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Samantha Nicole Weddel

Jun 20, 2022

Samantha Nicole Weddel, 32 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 20, 2022. She is survived by her dad, Brian Weddel Sr. (Gina Worrell); mother, Deborah Weddel; children, Annabelle Sola, Nathan Weddel, Amethyst Lilly; siblings, Brian Weddel Jr., Jack Weddel, Christopher Weddel, Izaac Weddel, Crystal Weddel, Harley Cox; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other special family...

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Ronald Shemil Johnson

Jun 18, 2022

Ronald Shemil Johnson of Christiansburg, transitioned to rest on June 18, 2022, at the age of 36. Ronald was born August 31, 1985, in Christiansburg. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and employed at Good Will in Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Johnson and Paw Paw, Alfred Reggie Mills. Those left to...

Justin Daniel Thompson

Justin Daniel Thompson

Jun 16, 2022

Justin Daniel Thompson, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Virginia unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16th at the age of 33. He was a 2007 graduate of Christiansburg High School and proud member of the Virginia Tech Dining Services staff, where he worked as a Chef de Cuisine. Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Joyce R. Light

Joyce R. Light

Jun 14, 2022

Joyce R. Light, 84 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Ruth Reed; and her beloved husband, Archie Light. Joyce is survived by her son, Jackie Akers (Ellen); step-children, Joyce Harris (Winfred) and family, David Light (Terry) and family; grandchild, Tracy Bartley (Jason); great-grandchildren, Kane Whitlock and Brooke Whitlock;...

Doris Akers Sutphin

Doris Akers Sutphin

Jun 12, 2022

Doris Akers Sutphin, 88 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 12, 2022. She retired from VPI. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Leroy and Alfreda Bower Akers; and brothers, Jimmy Michael Akers and Richard Lee Akers. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Dan Sutphin; daughter, Tracy Shepherd and husband, Dean; grandchildren, Zach Shepherd...

Dennis Reed Monk

Dennis Reed Monk

Jun 4, 2022

Dennis Reed Monk, age 67, passed on to his heavenly home on June 4, 2022. He was a resident of the world but frequented the Southwest Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his father, William Monk and mother, Amelia Reed Munson. He is survived by his siblings, Britt, Debra, Brenda, and Billie Gail and nephews, Nicholas and Michael...

Imogene Lucas Teel

Imogene Lucas Teel

Jun 4, 2022

CHRISTIANSBURG- Nora “Imogene” Lucas Teel, having lived 96 years on this earth, began her new life in paradise on Saturday, June 4, 2022, after a brief illness. She joined her husband, Colen Teel, in heaven after living 24 years alone. Imogene was born on October 30, 1925, to her parents Montie J. Lucas and Margie Lester Lucas, being the seventh...

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Virgie Gilmer Akers

Jun 4, 2022

Virgie Gilmer Akers, 77, of Christansburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2022. Virgie was born on July 9, 1944 to the late Milton and Myrtle Gilmer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Myrtle Gilmer; grandsons, Gabriel David Akers and Elijah Douglas Altis. She is survived by her husband and the love of her life of...

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Dorothy Mae (Deet) Duncan

Jun 2, 2022

Dorothy (Deet) Mae Duncan, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on June 2, 2022. Dorothy was born on October 8, 1939, to James and Ethel Sumler. In 1962, Dorothy and Robert L Duncan married in Christiansburg. Dorothy and Robert went on to have 3 children Robert Jr, Lisa Ann and Anthony Todd. Along with her parents Dorothy was predeceased by her...

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Charles Kyle "Dub" Whitescarver Jr.

Jun 1, 2022

Charles Kyle Whitescarver, Jr., kindly known to all as Dub, passed away June 1, 2022. He was born on November 2, 1924 in Davy, West Virginia. He lived his life in Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Riner, sometimes in Venice, Florida, and lately at the Showalter Center at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg. Family will receive visitors at Horne Funeral Home in...

George Calvin Ratcliffe

George Calvin Ratcliffe

Jun 1, 2022

George Calvin Ratcliffe of Pilot, Virginia went to sleep in Jesus Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 97. After several months of declining health, George died with his family by his side. George was born in Snowville, Virginia on August 22, 1924, to Waddy and Nannie (Roop) Ratcliffe. The oldest of five sons, George was self-educated and diligently...

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso

Jun 1, 2022

Carolyn Jean (Jones) Obiso Christiansburg, VA – Carolyn Obiso, born August 21, 1949, passed away on June 1, 2022 from a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Carolyn was born in Franklin, New Jersey and was a graduate of Franklin High School (class of ‘67). A remarkably talented and driven floral designer, she began her career at Jones Florist in...

Sarah Teany Duncan

Sarah Teany Duncan

Jun 1, 2022

Sarah Teany Duncan, 94, of Christiansburg passed away June 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Paul Duncan; parents, George and Elizabeth Teany; brothers, Ludlow Teany, Paul Teany, George ‘Sonny’ Teany, and John Teany; sisters, Julia Bratton and Sally Bowles; brothers-in-law, Robert Bratton, Rhudy Bowles, and Bob Semones; and sisters-in-law, Marge Teany, and Susan Teany ....

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Elizabeth Dalton McCauley

Jun 1, 2022

MCCAULEY, ELIZABETH DALTON Elizabeth Dalton McCauley of Christiansburg, Virginia quietly passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on June 1, 2022, attended by her children. She was 81 years old. Catherine Elizabeth Dalton, known as Elizabeth to her family and friends, was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 14, 1941 to Joseph and Catherine Dalton. Elizabeth and...