Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Larren B. Harvey

Oct 5, 2021

Larren “Larry” Harvey, of Elliston, VA went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Larry is survived by his parents, Frank and Joan Harvey; wife of 35 years, Melanie Harvey; daughter, Amber (Decon) Sledd, son, Drew Harvey; granddaughters,...

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Rylee Paige Coe

Oct 5, 2021

Rylee Paige Coe, age 4 of Floyd, passed away on October 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mawmaw, Virginia ‘Jenny’ Coe; pawpaw, Robert Conley; pawpaw John Coe, Sr.; and great-grandfather, Elbert Reed. Rylee is survived by her mom, Emily Conley; dad, John Coe; step-siblings, Autumn Coe and Josh Hale; siblings, Isabelle, Haileigh, and Hunter; grandmother, Claudia Burton;...

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Wanda Jones

Oct 4, 2021

Wanda Jones, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Preston Allen. Wanda is survived by sisters, Libby Dickerson (Lonnie) and Anita Allen; children, Chrystal Long, Tabitha Hollins (Brent), Wendy Archer (Willie Hall), Mercedes Cunningham, and Dorian Jones; her mother, Juanita Allen; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; as well as many special...

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Mark S. Patrick

Oct 1, 2021

Mark S. Patrick, 64, of Christiansburg, VA, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 1, 2021 at NRVMC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Evelyn Patrick; and his 2 four-legged best friends, Bud & Lucky. Mark is survived by the love of his life for 36 years, Teresa H. Patrick; daughter, Ashley Patrick and...

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Donnie Elwood Hollins

Sep 29, 2021

Donnie Elwood Hollins, 78, of Christiansburg passed away September 29, 2021 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a long time employee of Stanley Cupp Paving where he was never sick nor missed a day of work. We will all miss him and his bright blue eyes. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Harley Joe ‘Butch’ Hollins...

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Richard Lynn Clutter

Sep 27, 2021

Richard Lynn Clutter age 52 of Dublin passed away peacefully in his home on September 27th, 2021. Rick was born April 8, 1969 in Youngstown Ohio. After moving to Virginia he attended school in Christainsburg. After school he achieved his dream of becoming a truck driver. A job that he loved for over 30 years. Rick is survived by his...

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James Curtis Anderson

Sep 26, 2021

James Curtis Anderson, of Salem, Virginia, devoted husband and beloved father, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021 at the age of 87. Born in Narrows, Virginia on June 9, 1934, Curtis was the son of Gertrude Fisher Anderson, a Registered Nurse at New Altamont Hospital in Christiansburg, Virginia. After graduating from Christiansburg High School, he enlisted in the United...

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Margie Magglean Austin Beckelhimer

Sep 25, 2021

Margie Magglean Austin Beckelhimer, 99, of Ridgeway, VA, formerly of Huffville, VA, passed away at the age of 99 on September 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiley and Blanch Epperly; siblings, Herman Epperly, Harless Epperly, Edsel Epperly, Eva Conner, Virginia Epperly, and Cassidy Foster; husband, Elmon Austin; sons, Eddie Austin and Harold Austin; and daughter-in-law,...

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Garnett Brillhart Woody

Sep 24, 2021

Garnett Brillhart Woody, 94, born in Roanoke, VA on October 16, 1926 to the late Lloyd H. and Ila Akers Brillhart, passed away on September 24, 2021 at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Ila Brillhart; sister, Frances Brillhart; brothers, Jack and John Brillhart. She is survived by her husband,...

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Tyler Bryan Humphreys

Sep 24, 2021

Tyler Bryan Humphreys of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2021 while surrounded by family and music. He was predeceased by his parents Louise and William “Bill” Humphreys and father-in-law Pete Gippert. He is survived by his loving wife Jody and their children, Nathaniel (Blake), Elizabeth and Sammantha; sister Ginger Vere, brother David Humphreys (Susan),...

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Barry "Bear" Meade Sheppard

Sep 24, 2021

Barry Sheppard, 66, of Pilot, VA, went to be with the Lord on, September 24, 2021 after a long battle with numerous health issues. He was born and raised in Alleghany Springs in which he was very proud of. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gary Reed Sheppard and Violet Rena Sheppard; sister, Karen Crawford, and brother-in-law, Marvin...

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Allen Kent Hines

Sep 24, 2021

Allen Kent Hines went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the age of 62. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bettye Hines; sister, Sheryl Duncan; step-mother, Carolyn A. Hines. He is survived by his father, Lewis Gray Hines; brothers, Donald G. Hines, John Jay Hines and wife Edna Gail Hines, Mark S. Hines...

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Roger Lee Gardner Jr

Sep 23, 2021

Roger Lee Gardner Jr, 49 of Willis, Va. Passed away September 23,2021 from complications of Covid-19 after spending 2 ½ weeks in ICU. He was born October 10,1971 in Radford, Va. Roger was preceded in death by his father Roger Lee Gardner Sr, grandparents on both sides: JC and Delaine Gardner, Gerrit and Jacoba Leemkuil. Uncles: Randy Gardner and Gerrit...

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Brenda Akers Basham

Sep 23, 2021

Brenda Akers Basham, 76, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lucille; sister, Fran; and grandson, Mark Thomas. Brenda is survived by her husband of 60 years, Paul Basham; children, Edwina Basham Viar (Garry Allen Viar), John Basham (Sheila), Paul Basham, II; grandchildren, TJ Thomas John Beche, Robert...

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Edean Brumfield Rakes

Sep 23, 2021

Edean Brumfield Rakes of Shawsville, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 23, 2021. Edean was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Annie Hylton Brumfield; and the love of her life her husband, H.C. Rakes, Jr. Surviving family are daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Rakes and Alex Snodgrass of Christiansburg; sons, Robert Rakes of...

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Ruth 'Ruthie' Sevier Foster

Sep 22, 2021

Ruth Sevier Foster (Ruthie), age 90, native of NC, residing at English Meadows in Blacksburg, VA, passed away peacefully on 9/22/21. Born in Asheville, NC, she was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School and WCUNC (now UNC-G). She was a devoted wife of over 50 years and mother of four daughters. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents,...

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Marvin (Chip) Lee Groseclose, Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

On September 22, 2021 Marvin (Chip) Lee Groseclose, Sr. succumbed to ALS and was called home to heaven to unite with his father, Elwood Ballard Groseclose; his mother, Geneva Taylor Groseclose, and his father-in-law, George Robert Jarels. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Vivian Jarels. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Judy Ann Groseclose and children:...

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Richard William Johnston, Jr.

Sep 19, 2021

Richard William Johnston, Jr., 55, of Christiansburg passed away on September 19, 2021 after fighting a long and courageous battle to Covid-19. He was born on September 17, 1966 in Linwood, California to Richard William Johnston Sr. and Jeanette LaRoche. Richard graduated from Newton High School in 1984 and entered the United States Army. Following his military service, he began...

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Mirto A. Corte

Sep 16, 2021

Having achieved his greatest goal of turning 100, Mirto A. Corte passed away on September 16, 2021 in the early morning hours. Born on September 1, 1921 in McDowell County, West Virginia, Mirt graduated from Welch High School and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Tri-State College (Trine University), Angola, IN, in 1942. Upon graduation,...

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Dr. Coreen Mett

Sep 16, 2021

Dr. Coreen Mett, 73, of Christiansburg died September 16, 2021, after a courageous 5-year battle with leiomyosarcoma. A math professor for more than 30 years, teaching was Coreen’s passion. After graduate school at Michigan State, she taught first at Virginia Tech then Radford University. Coreen traveled widely and loved to hike, read, play bridge, cheer for the Hokies, play and...

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