Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Roy Franklin Moon

Roy Franklin Moon

Nov 17, 2021

Roy Franklin Moon of Blacksburg passed away on November 17, 2021 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem, VA, after a long illness. Roy served two tours in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade where he was awarded two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, as well s numerous other awards for service in Vietnam. He...

Betty T. Johnson

Betty T. Johnson

Nov 17, 2021

Betty T. Johnson passed away on November 17, 2021 at the age of 74. She worked at Imperial Reading and retired from Rowe Furniture. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie M. Johnson; parents, William and Gladys Thomas of Christiansburg; and stepson, John Michael Johnson of Texas. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William and Brenda...

Jerry Michael Ingle

Jerry Michael Ingle

Nov 15, 2021

Jerry Michael Ingle passed away on November 15, 2021 in Richmond, VA. He was born in Lebanon, VA on May 18, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lou Ellen Booth Ingle; and brother-in-law, David Phillips, all of Castlewood, VA. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Jenessa Cooke of CA; sisters, Barbara Holbrook (Harry Dye), Patsy...

Sherman Kent Haley

Sherman Kent Haley

Nov 15, 2021

Sherman Kent Haley, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 15, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Cunningham Haley; father, John Roy Haley; mother, Mary Virna Johnson Haley; siblings, Helen Hudson, Willard Haley, Ward Haley, Eugene Haley, Claude Haley, Ruth Gulley, and Robert Haley. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Gilmer and Shelby Acton; sister,...

Hubert Elwood Lawrence

Hubert Elwood Lawrence

Nov 11, 2021

Hubert Elwood Lawrence Hubert E. Lawrence, 92, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on November 11, 2021. Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A man with a quick wit, a genuine smile and a good joke. Born in Roanoke County, and became a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, living also in Elliston and Riner. He was Preceded in...

David Allan Comer

David Allan Comer

Nov 10, 2021

David Allan Comer, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 10, 2021. He was a very devoted husband and father – his family was his life. David loved to be outdoors, hunting or fishing and he enjoyed coaching a lot of sports. He also had a special place in his heart for his Moog family. David also served in the...

Jack W. Trump

Jack W. Trump

Nov 8, 2021

Jack W. Trump, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County to the late Willie and Edith Trump. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frankie Sowers. Jack is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Nancy Trump; daughter, Antoinette St. Clair (Terry);...

Lucy Clowers Corell

Lucy Clowers Corell

Nov 5, 2021

Lucy Clowers Corell, 95 of Riner, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 5th, 2021. She was born on December 26th, 1925 to the late James and Mary Britt Clowers of Christiansburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband William(Bill) Corell and siblings, Sam Clowers, and Marie Medigovich and her son, Donald Adams, and brother-in-law,...

Summer Smith

Summer Smith

Nov 5, 2021

Summer Smith, 39, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and William Sexton, and Irene and David Smith. She is survived by her father, Ronald Smith; mother and step-father, Debbie Smith and Dale Linkous; sons, Andrew Smith, Nicholas Lily; brother, Ronald ‘Neil’ Smith; step-sisters, Carrington Tease (Carl), Logan Wall (Scottie);...

Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith

Nov 3, 2021

Michael W. Smith, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James D. and Thelma M. Smith. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Wade (Dustin Wade), Sydney Smith (Mark Davis); fiancée, Paige Todd; step-son, Shane Todd (Christena Todd); grandkids, Noah Smith, Alexis Wade, Barrett Wade, David Wade, Alyssa Todd,...

Paul Lynwood Elkins

Paul Lynwood Elkins

Nov 1, 2021

Paul Lynwood Elkins, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Edward and Orpha Caraw Altizer Elkins. Lynwood is survived by his devoted wife, Clara Sue Carroll Elkins; son, Rick Lynwood Elkins; and siblings, Vernon Delano Elkins, Douglas Dale Elkins, and Helen Elaine Elkins Lovern. Lynwood retired from Inland...

Evangelina McPeak Powers

Evangelina McPeak Powers

Nov 1, 2021

Evangelina McPeak Powers of Christiansburg, VA, left behind her precious family for her final journey to be with her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Eva Acuna; husband, James Power; son, Roy Michael McPeak; brother, Humberto Acuna; and nephew, Carlos Carrington. Left behind with broken hearts are her newlywed spouse,...

Delores Darlene Ratcliff McGuyer

Delores Darlene Ratcliff McGuyer

Oct 30, 2021

Delores Darlene Ratcliff McGuyer passed away on October 30, 2021. She was born I Montgomery County on July 21, 1953 to the late Kent Edward Ratcliff and Elsie Akers Ratcliff. Also preceding her in death were her sons, Bradley McGuyer and Michael Scott McGuyer; special nephew, Jimmy McGuire; and her loving dogs, Snuggie and Pettie. Delores is survived by her...

Lloyd E. Flinchum

Lloyd E. Flinchum

Oct 27, 2021

Lloyd E. Flinchum, 80, of Indian Valley, Va, passed away on October 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Flinchum. He is survived by his son, Wendell Flinchum (Sharon), grandchildren Adam (Sheila), Renea and Alexis and great-grandson Dante. Lloyd is also survived by his brother, James I Flinchum and sister, Nelva Shelton along...

Howard Wood Bandy

Howard Wood Bandy

Oct 26, 2021

Howard Wood Bandy, 94, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #158-147 in 1984. He was the son of the late Frank Bandy and Thelma Otey Bazzery. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Alice Loisene Flinchum Meredith

Alice Loisene Flinchum Meredith

Oct 25, 2021

Alice Loisene Flinchum Meredith passed away peacefully at her home in Radford, VA at the age of 89 on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Alice Smith Flinchum; ten brothers and sisters; husband, Winford T. Meredith; beloved grandson and granddaughter, Michael Keith Meredith and Susan Angela Meredith Beall. She is survived by...

Alton Showalter

Alton Showalter

Oct 20, 2021

On Friday, October 14, 2021, Alton Showalter passed away at his home at the age of 74. Alton was born on March 22, 1947 in Carroll County to Esley and Canary Showalter. Alton was employed at Goodwill Industries for 26 years and took great pride in his work. Alton was preceded in death by his father, Esley and mother Canary....

Joyce Smith Dilello

Joyce Smith Dilello

Oct 19, 2021

Joyce Smith Dilello, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born on July 9, 1939 to the late John and Amanda Link Smith of Newport VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Dilello; and siblings, John Smith, Jerry Smith, Roger Smith all of Newport, VA, James ‘Jimmy’...

Linda Faye and Kelly Clinton Steele

Linda Faye and Kelly Clinton Steele

Oct 17, 2021

Linda Faye Steele, 69, and her husband, Kelly Clinton Steele, 72, both of Christiansburg, passed away on October 17, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Minor Lovern and Dorothy Lee Cromer Lovern; her siblings, Johnnie Lovern, Diane Hughes, and Kathy Brammer; as well as brother-in-law, Charles Agee. She is survived by their daughter, Tammy Godbey (Toby);...

Beatrice Faye Sorah

Beatrice Faye Sorah

Oct 17, 2021

Beatrice Faye Sorah, 68, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her dad, Howard Whitaker; mother, Thelma Dickerson; brother, Michael Whitaker; husband, Johnny Sorah; sister-in-law, Diana Bane; nephew, Shawn Bane; and cousin who was also a good friend, Carolyn Cherry. Faye is survived by her second husband, Buddy...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Roy Franklin Moon

Roy Franklin Moon

Nov 17, 2021

Roy Franklin Moon of Blacksburg passed away on November 17, 2021 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem, VA, after a long illness. Roy served two tours in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade where he was awarded two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, as well s numerous other awards for service in Vietnam. He...

Betty T. Johnson

Betty T. Johnson

Nov 17, 2021

Betty T. Johnson passed away on November 17, 2021 at the age of 74. She worked at Imperial Reading and retired from Rowe Furniture. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie M. Johnson; parents, William and Gladys Thomas of Christiansburg; and stepson, John Michael Johnson of Texas. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William and Brenda...

Jerry Michael Ingle

Jerry Michael Ingle

Nov 15, 2021

Jerry Michael Ingle passed away on November 15, 2021 in Richmond, VA. He was born in Lebanon, VA on May 18, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lou Ellen Booth Ingle; and brother-in-law, David Phillips, all of Castlewood, VA. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Jenessa Cooke of CA; sisters, Barbara Holbrook (Harry Dye), Patsy...

Sherman Kent Haley

Sherman Kent Haley

Nov 15, 2021

Sherman Kent Haley, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 15, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Cunningham Haley; father, John Roy Haley; mother, Mary Virna Johnson Haley; siblings, Helen Hudson, Willard Haley, Ward Haley, Eugene Haley, Claude Haley, Ruth Gulley, and Robert Haley. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Gilmer and Shelby Acton; sister,...

Hubert Elwood Lawrence

Hubert Elwood Lawrence

Nov 11, 2021

Hubert Elwood Lawrence Hubert E. Lawrence, 92, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on November 11, 2021. Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A man with a quick wit, a genuine smile and a good joke. Born in Roanoke County, and became a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, living also in Elliston and Riner. He was Preceded in...

David Allan Comer

David Allan Comer

Nov 10, 2021

David Allan Comer, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 10, 2021. He was a very devoted husband and father – his family was his life. David loved to be outdoors, hunting or fishing and he enjoyed coaching a lot of sports. He also had a special place in his heart for his Moog family. David also served in the...

Jack W. Trump

Jack W. Trump

Nov 8, 2021

Jack W. Trump, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County to the late Willie and Edith Trump. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frankie Sowers. Jack is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Nancy Trump; daughter, Antoinette St. Clair (Terry);...

Lucy Clowers Corell

Lucy Clowers Corell

Nov 5, 2021

Lucy Clowers Corell, 95 of Riner, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 5th, 2021. She was born on December 26th, 1925 to the late James and Mary Britt Clowers of Christiansburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband William(Bill) Corell and siblings, Sam Clowers, and Marie Medigovich and her son, Donald Adams, and brother-in-law,...

Summer Smith

Summer Smith

Nov 5, 2021

Summer Smith, 39, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and William Sexton, and Irene and David Smith. She is survived by her father, Ronald Smith; mother and step-father, Debbie Smith and Dale Linkous; sons, Andrew Smith, Nicholas Lily; brother, Ronald ‘Neil’ Smith; step-sisters, Carrington Tease (Carl), Logan Wall (Scottie);...

Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith

Nov 3, 2021

Michael W. Smith, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James D. and Thelma M. Smith. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Wade (Dustin Wade), Sydney Smith (Mark Davis); fiancée, Paige Todd; step-son, Shane Todd (Christena Todd); grandkids, Noah Smith, Alexis Wade, Barrett Wade, David Wade, Alyssa Todd,...

Paul Lynwood Elkins

Paul Lynwood Elkins

Nov 1, 2021

Paul Lynwood Elkins, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Edward and Orpha Caraw Altizer Elkins. Lynwood is survived by his devoted wife, Clara Sue Carroll Elkins; son, Rick Lynwood Elkins; and siblings, Vernon Delano Elkins, Douglas Dale Elkins, and Helen Elaine Elkins Lovern. Lynwood retired from Inland...

Evangelina McPeak Powers

Evangelina McPeak Powers

Nov 1, 2021

Evangelina McPeak Powers of Christiansburg, VA, left behind her precious family for her final journey to be with her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Eva Acuna; husband, James Power; son, Roy Michael McPeak; brother, Humberto Acuna; and nephew, Carlos Carrington. Left behind with broken hearts are her newlywed spouse,...

Delores Darlene Ratcliff McGuyer

Delores Darlene Ratcliff McGuyer

Oct 30, 2021

Delores Darlene Ratcliff McGuyer passed away on October 30, 2021. She was born I Montgomery County on July 21, 1953 to the late Kent Edward Ratcliff and Elsie Akers Ratcliff. Also preceding her in death were her sons, Bradley McGuyer and Michael Scott McGuyer; special nephew, Jimmy McGuire; and her loving dogs, Snuggie and Pettie. Delores is survived by her...

Lloyd E. Flinchum

Lloyd E. Flinchum

Oct 27, 2021

Lloyd E. Flinchum, 80, of Indian Valley, Va, passed away on October 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Flinchum. He is survived by his son, Wendell Flinchum (Sharon), grandchildren Adam (Sheila), Renea and Alexis and great-grandson Dante. Lloyd is also survived by his brother, James I Flinchum and sister, Nelva Shelton along...

Howard Wood Bandy

Howard Wood Bandy

Oct 26, 2021

Howard Wood Bandy, 94, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #158-147 in 1984. He was the son of the late Frank Bandy and Thelma Otey Bazzery. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Alice Loisene Flinchum Meredith

Alice Loisene Flinchum Meredith

Oct 25, 2021

Alice Loisene Flinchum Meredith passed away peacefully at her home in Radford, VA at the age of 89 on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Alice Smith Flinchum; ten brothers and sisters; husband, Winford T. Meredith; beloved grandson and granddaughter, Michael Keith Meredith and Susan Angela Meredith Beall. She is survived by...

Alton Showalter

Alton Showalter

Oct 20, 2021

On Friday, October 14, 2021, Alton Showalter passed away at his home at the age of 74. Alton was born on March 22, 1947 in Carroll County to Esley and Canary Showalter. Alton was employed at Goodwill Industries for 26 years and took great pride in his work. Alton was preceded in death by his father, Esley and mother Canary....

Joyce Smith Dilello

Joyce Smith Dilello

Oct 19, 2021

Joyce Smith Dilello, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born on July 9, 1939 to the late John and Amanda Link Smith of Newport VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Dilello; and siblings, John Smith, Jerry Smith, Roger Smith all of Newport, VA, James ‘Jimmy’...

Linda Faye and Kelly Clinton Steele

Linda Faye and Kelly Clinton Steele

Oct 17, 2021

Linda Faye Steele, 69, and her husband, Kelly Clinton Steele, 72, both of Christiansburg, passed away on October 17, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Minor Lovern and Dorothy Lee Cromer Lovern; her siblings, Johnnie Lovern, Diane Hughes, and Kathy Brammer; as well as brother-in-law, Charles Agee. She is survived by their daughter, Tammy Godbey (Toby);...

Beatrice Faye Sorah

Beatrice Faye Sorah

Oct 17, 2021

Beatrice Faye Sorah, 68, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her dad, Howard Whitaker; mother, Thelma Dickerson; brother, Michael Whitaker; husband, Johnny Sorah; sister-in-law, Diana Bane; nephew, Shawn Bane; and cousin who was also a good friend, Carolyn Cherry. Faye is survived by her second husband, Buddy...

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