Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Lorraine Cookie Chafin

Nov 9, 2020

Lorraine Cookie Chafin, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George W. Chafin; and daughter, Lorretta Newhouse. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Deniese Wade and Karen Owens; son, Larry Chafin; sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, Sherry Chafin, Greg Newhouse, Brad Wade, Tom Owens; grandchildren, Adrianne Mullins, Ashley...

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Dennis W. Newman

Nov 7, 2020

Dennis W. Newman, 77, of Riner, Virginia passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Dennis was a graduate of Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, where he was employed for 42 years, retiring in 2010. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed working on his farm and spending time with his family. Dennis was preceded in death by his mother and father, Wade...

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Hattie Gillenwater King

Nov 4, 2020

Hattie Gillenwater King, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Gillenwater; and son-in-law Donald ‘Duck’ Cunningham. Hattie is survived by her daughters, Glenn ‘Glenna’ Dola Cunningham and Cindy Minnick (Dennis); grandchildren, Donald Cunningham, Jr., Rebecca Rose (Ryan), Jacob Minnick; great-grandchildren, Elijah Rose, Isaac Rose,...

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Evelyn Josephine 'Josie' McGuire Showalter

Nov 2, 2020

Evelyn Josephine “Josie” McGuire Showalter 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday November 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lottie McGuire; husband, Colen Wesley Showalter; brothers, Howard, Edward, Thomas, Harrison “DeLaney” McGuire; sisters, Laura Bell James, Annie Adkins, Margaret Weddle, Dorothy Roberts, Virginia Atkinson; as well as by grandson, Jonathon Lawson; and daughter, Carolyn...

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Betty Jane Falta

Nov 1, 2020

Betty Jane Falta November 17, 1932- November 1, 2020 Betty, age 87 of Blacksburg, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Betty was born on November 17, 1932 to Joseph and Selma (Gross) Falta. She was born in Flint, Michigan growing up with three brothers, Robert, Richard and Bill. Betty graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher H.S. in...

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Frederick William Bower

Oct 29, 2020

Frederick William Bower, Billy, to those who knew & loved him, left this world to be with his beloved wife, Frances Hungate Bower who preceded him in death on February 4, 2016. Also preceding him in death are his parents, Rochelle Lewis Bower & Florence Otey Bower as well as his step-daughter, Carolyn Nuckolls. Billy endured a lot of pain...

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George Bennett 'Ben' Hall Jr.

Oct 29, 2020

George ‘Ben’ Hall Jr., 63, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, George Hall, Sr. and Juanita Shelor Hall; and sister, Linda Keith. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife and best friend, Debbie Hall; son, Michael King; and daughter, Stacy Tawney and fiancé Mike Pennington; granddaughters, Carlee...

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John W. 'Johnny' Raines Jr.

Oct 29, 2020

John ‘Johnny’ W. Raines, Jr., 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Raines; sister, Margaret Deweese; brother, Jimmy Raines; brother-in-law, Glenn Walters; nephew, Jeff Walters; great-nephew, Joey Walters; and mother-in-law, Marie Duncan. He is survived by his loving wife of 48...

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Pansy M. Bratton

Oct 27, 2020

Pansy M. Bratton, 84, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Virginia Goins Newby; brother, James R. Newby; sister-in-law, Earleen Newby Ward; mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Bailey Bratton; brother-in-law, Larry Walker; niece and nephew, Candy Wickline Duncan, Michael Pack; as well as her loving cat, Tuff. Pansy...

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James Roger Harmon

Oct 24, 2020

James Roger Harmon, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Virginia C. Harmon; children, Tina Akers and her husband Timothy, James Bradley Harmon and his fiancée Teresa, Terry R. Harmon and wife Ashley; grandchildren, Mellissa D. Abel and fiancé Anthony Grant Davis, Stacey Isom, Shaelyn Kiera Harmon, Wyatt Easton Harmon, Bryson...

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Larry E. Sutphin

Oct 22, 2020

Larry E. Sutphin, 61, of Christiansburg, Virginia, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Arlie Sutphin (Lancaster). Larry is survived by his fiancée and the love of his life, Rhonda Graham Atkins of Christiansburg, VA; daughter, Lauren Sutphin (Carless Harris) of Christiansburg, VA; siblings, Debbie...

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Teresa Ruth Vinson

Oct 21, 2020

Teresa Ruth Vinson, 60, of Christiansburg passed away October 21, 2020. Teresa’s family and her dogs were second and third behind God. She had a special love for all three. She was a Nonnie, a Mom, and a dog Mom as well as a loving wife. She left unexpectedly and way too early. She will be greatly missed by her...

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Greg Colley

Oct 21, 2020

Greg Colley, 65, of Pulaski County, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Greg was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, golf, and camping with his family. He was there for so many people, putting others first. He will always be within our hearts. He worked hard at his job as a...

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Ray 'Larry' Vines Jr.

Oct 19, 2020

Ray "Larry" Vines Jr., 61 of Christiansburg, went home to the Lord on October 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by mother and father, Shirley and Ray Vines Sr. Larry is survived by his husband, James Vines; sons, Alex Vines and Joshua Hanson; grandchildren, Xander Vines, Whitley Vines, Ella Hanson, Gracelyn Hanson; siblings, Joni Dadras, Toni Jones, and Sarge...

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David Harold Akers

Oct 16, 2020

David H. Akers, 69 of Radford, VA passed away on October 16, 2020 at Carilion Medical Center, after an unexpected medical emergency. David is survived by his wife, Patricia E. Akers; two step-children, Regina Altizer (MaryAnn Moschetti), Johanna Kirsop; three step-grandchildren, Jonathan Bentley (Morgan), Amanda Buckner (Tim), and Kaehla Kirsop; and four step-great-grandchildren, Ella Bentley, Jonathan Jr. Bentley and Owen...

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Barbara Hall Woolwine

Oct 15, 2020

Barbara Hall Woolwine, 81, of Christiansburg, our shining light, went peacefully in her home to be with her Savior on October 15, 2020. This most precious child of God inspired so many and had faith to move mountains until her last breath. She was the oldest daughter to both Paul and Olia Hall. Along with her parents, she was preceded...

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William Mason 'Billy' Carter III

Oct 14, 2020

William Mason 'Billy' Carter, III, of Florida, previous of Montgomery County, Virginia, passed away on October 14, 2020. At the age of 8, he took apart an am/fm radio and put the whole thing back together again and it worked. While at East Tennessee State University, he got a job with MGM where he took ALL their analog movies in...

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Randall Louis Sherman

Oct 12, 2020

Randall Louis Sherman, 62, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on the morning of October 12, 2020. Randy was born and raised in Christiansburg by Ed and Ann Sherman and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1980, a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduating, he worked in Washington DC and shortly after, came back home to follow...

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Wendell Wayne Ratliff

Oct 11, 2020

Wendell Wayne Ratliff of Roanoke, Virginia was called to his heavenly home on October 11, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1942, to the late Wilson and Kate Ratliff in Floyd, Virginia. Survivors include his sister, Dove Robertson (David) of Christiansburg; nephew, Jimmy Robertson (Deanna); and niece, Chrystal Havens (Jeff). He very much loved his great-niece, Brooke Havens, and...

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Kagen Scott Fisher

Oct 10, 2020

Kagen Scott Fisher was born on June 29, 1995 to Charles “Wally” Smith and Cindy Fisher Foley. At just the age of 25, Kagen was taken way too soon; however, his good-heartedness, infectious laugh, and dimpled smile impacted everyone that knew him. Kagen loved an adventure and the “wow” effect, so much so, that at times we had to remind...

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