Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Alice Rutherford

Alice Rutherford

Apr 20, 2020

Alice Rutherford, 81, of Riner, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie 'C.E.' Rutherford; and son, Joey Rutherford. Alice is survived by her children, David Rutherford (Shelby), Tim Rutherford (Bonnie), Annie Smith (Leroy); 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

Jean Britt Earles

Jean Britt Earles

Apr 19, 2020

On April 19, 2020, Velma “Jean” Britt Earles, age 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this temporary world for her eternal home in Heaven. Jean was born in Cambria, Virginia, on October 8, 1930. Jean was the daughter of the late William Lewis Britt and Lelia Victoria Ramsey Britt, and the daughter-in-law of the late James Victor Earles and Katherine Lewis...

John Stanley Boyd

John Stanley Boyd

Apr 18, 2020

John Stanley Boyd, devoted husband and father, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Christiansburg, VA, at the age of 43. John was born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 6, 1977 to parents, Stanley and Catharine. John and his older sister, Catharine, grew up mostly in North and South Carolina. He attended Spartanburg High School, graduated with a Bachelor's...

Walter James Simmons

Walter James Simmons

Apr 18, 2020

Walter James Simmons, of Riner, age 89, left his earthly body on Saturday, April 18 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born to Lertie and Minnie Simmons on March 17, 1931. Mr. Simmons was proceeded in death by: his parents; his wife, Beatrice King Simmons; brothers, George Simmons, William Simmons, and John Ray Simmons; sisters, Nannie Lou Brumfield and Ethel...

Shirley Lee Palmer

Shirley Lee Palmer

Apr 17, 2020

SHIRLEY LEE PALMER APRIL 29, 1949 – APRIL 17, 2020 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 She fought the good fight, finished her course and kept the faith. Shirley Lee Palmer of the Union Valley section of Riner left her Earthly home for her Heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born April 29, 1948 to Charles E. Palmer (deceased)...

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Apr 17, 2020

Annie H. (82) and Samuel R. Caldwell (91) went to be with the Lord Friday, April 17, 2020. They were preceded in death by their parents, Charlie and Nellie Howard and Henderson and Lilly Mae Caldwell as well as brothers and sisters on both sides of the family. Survivors include their children, Teresa (Gene) Woolwine, Marcella (Donnie) Lytton, Sammy (Kelley)...

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020 Carrie Sutphin Cole, 84, of Pilot, VA left us to meet her Heavenly Father and the love of her life, Edwin on the streets of gold. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a member of Pilot Methodist Church. She held several offices in the National Ruritan Club. She also served as an...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Apr 16, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Smith, 60 of Christiansburg, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday April, 16th, 2020, surrounded by her family, she was at peace. Born October, 12, 1959 in Staunton, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Estil & Betty Graham, Morgan Campbell, brother Barry A.Campbell, sister Sheila Graham & her sons Adam Ray Hutchins &...

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Apr 14, 2020

Kevin E. DeHart passed away April 12, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1970 in Radford, VA. He is survived by his son, Logan M. DeHart of Blacksburg; daughter, Casey J. DeHart of Myrtle Beach, SC; two grandchildren, Kayden & Kinsley; father and step-mother, Douglas E. & Jenny DeHart; mother and step-father, Janie N. & Paul Cassell; brother, Brian...

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Apr 14, 2020

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith age 90 went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2020 at English Meadows after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis Meredith, her parents Edgar and Claude Wimmer, brothers and spouses Harless and LZ Wimmer, Ray Wimmer, Wesley Wimmer, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Lamer and Rachel Wimmer;...

Karen Elaine Conord

Karen Elaine Conord

Apr 13, 2020

Karen Elaine Conord, 62, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. Karen was born October 27, 1957. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School, class of 1976. Karen lived in Florida for many years serving as a Director of a Day Care Center in Daytona Beach. She loved her “children”. She loved to cook, bake, and...

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Apr 7, 2020

Beloved Mother and Doctor Elizabeth Anne Yager, 68, of Radford, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2020. Elizabeth, “Beth”, was born to the late William and Anne Yager on February 16, 1952 in Morristown, NJ. She lived an accomplished life that began when she completed her undergraduate education at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then went on to complete her medical...

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Apr 3, 2020

Cynthia Renee Miller- Daniels, 50, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away in the Radford Rehabilitation Center on Friday, April 3, 2020. Cynthia was born on June 21,1969 in the Radford Hospital. She graduated from Blacksburg High School, Class of 1988. After high school Cindy worked as a professional hairstylist serving the Virginia and Washington D.C. communities. She often volunteered her services...

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Apr 3, 2020

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney, 70, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2020. Martha was born on December 10, 1949 in Pearisburg, Virginia and was a daughter of the late, Floyd Elbert Gilmer and Mildred Gay Long Gilmer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant children and her brother, Floyd Franklin Gilmer. She...

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Apr 2, 2020

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor, 97, of Collinsville, VA, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born on December 11, 1922, in Floyd, VA to the late Wyatt and Grace Slusher. Prior to moving to Collinsville she lived in Christiansburg, and worked at Leggett’s Department Store for many years. While in Collinsville she was a...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Apr 2, 2020

Robert Miller, 73, formerly of Titusville, Fl., was embraced by his Savior on April 2, 2020. Bob, as he was known by family and friends, took with him the love and respect of many who knew him. Bob was the beloved son of Joseph and Ethel Miller of Baltimore, Maryland; the brother of Joe, Richard (Jean), and Tom (Jeanette) Miller;...

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mar 29, 2020

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Mary Willis Foster Pleasants, 78, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 21, 1941 to the late Earnest and Gertrude Willis of Floyd, VA. She worked many years as a nurse at Community Hospital and Richfield Nursing Home. She was also a manager for many years at Brookemead Home...

Cathy May Alderman

Cathy May Alderman

Mar 26, 2020

Cathy May Alderman, 62, of Pilot passed away on March 26, 2020. She worked at New River Industries. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Virginia Owens. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Alderman; daughter, Michelle Vest and husband, Kyle; grandchildren, Avery Vest and soon to be baby girl Vest; siblings, Donald Owens, Allen Owens, Lisa...

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

Mar 26, 2020

James Lynwood Leedy, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 26, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1945, to the late, Fred Slemp and Vada C. Leedy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred N. Leedy; daughter, Rebecca Miles; granddaughter, Samantha Rentch; father and mother-in-law, George and Edna Marie Spangler. Jim...

Ruby Christine King

Ruby Christine King

Mar 26, 2020

Ruby Christine King of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother Virginia Compton, her father Luther Tibbs and her brothers Henry F. Tibbs, John L. Tibbs. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eddie K. King, her brother Walton Compton of Bluefield, WV, and sister Odair Dalton of...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Alice Rutherford

Alice Rutherford

Apr 20, 2020

Alice Rutherford, 81, of Riner, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Charlie 'C.E.' Rutherford; and son, Joey Rutherford. Alice is survived by her children, David Rutherford (Shelby), Tim Rutherford (Bonnie), Annie Smith (Leroy); 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

Jean Britt Earles

Jean Britt Earles

Apr 19, 2020

On April 19, 2020, Velma “Jean” Britt Earles, age 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, left this temporary world for her eternal home in Heaven. Jean was born in Cambria, Virginia, on October 8, 1930. Jean was the daughter of the late William Lewis Britt and Lelia Victoria Ramsey Britt, and the daughter-in-law of the late James Victor Earles and Katherine Lewis...

John Stanley Boyd

John Stanley Boyd

Apr 18, 2020

John Stanley Boyd, devoted husband and father, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Christiansburg, VA, at the age of 43. John was born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 6, 1977 to parents, Stanley and Catharine. John and his older sister, Catharine, grew up mostly in North and South Carolina. He attended Spartanburg High School, graduated with a Bachelor's...

Walter James Simmons

Walter James Simmons

Apr 18, 2020

Walter James Simmons, of Riner, age 89, left his earthly body on Saturday, April 18 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born to Lertie and Minnie Simmons on March 17, 1931. Mr. Simmons was proceeded in death by: his parents; his wife, Beatrice King Simmons; brothers, George Simmons, William Simmons, and John Ray Simmons; sisters, Nannie Lou Brumfield and Ethel...

Shirley Lee Palmer

Shirley Lee Palmer

Apr 17, 2020

SHIRLEY LEE PALMER APRIL 29, 1949 – APRIL 17, 2020 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 She fought the good fight, finished her course and kept the faith. Shirley Lee Palmer of the Union Valley section of Riner left her Earthly home for her Heavenly home on Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born April 29, 1948 to Charles E. Palmer (deceased)...

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Annie H. and Samuel R. Caldwell

Apr 17, 2020

Annie H. (82) and Samuel R. Caldwell (91) went to be with the Lord Friday, April 17, 2020. They were preceded in death by their parents, Charlie and Nellie Howard and Henderson and Lilly Mae Caldwell as well as brothers and sisters on both sides of the family. Survivors include their children, Teresa (Gene) Woolwine, Marcella (Donnie) Lytton, Sammy (Kelley)...

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Carrie Sutphin Cole

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16, 2020 Carrie Sutphin Cole, 84, of Pilot, VA left us to meet her Heavenly Father and the love of her life, Edwin on the streets of gold. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a member of Pilot Methodist Church. She held several offices in the National Ruritan Club. She also served as an...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Smith

Apr 16, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Smith, 60 of Christiansburg, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday April, 16th, 2020, surrounded by her family, she was at peace. Born October, 12, 1959 in Staunton, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents Estil & Betty Graham, Morgan Campbell, brother Barry A.Campbell, sister Sheila Graham & her sons Adam Ray Hutchins &...

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Kevin Eugene DeHart

Apr 14, 2020

Kevin E. DeHart passed away April 12, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1970 in Radford, VA. He is survived by his son, Logan M. DeHart of Blacksburg; daughter, Casey J. DeHart of Myrtle Beach, SC; two grandchildren, Kayden & Kinsley; father and step-mother, Douglas E. & Jenny DeHart; mother and step-father, Janie N. & Paul Cassell; brother, Brian...

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith

Apr 14, 2020

Dorothy Wimmer Meredith age 90 went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2020 at English Meadows after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis Meredith, her parents Edgar and Claude Wimmer, brothers and spouses Harless and LZ Wimmer, Ray Wimmer, Wesley Wimmer, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Lamer and Rachel Wimmer;...

Karen Elaine Conord

Karen Elaine Conord

Apr 13, 2020

Karen Elaine Conord, 62, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. Karen was born October 27, 1957. She was a graduate of Christiansburg High School, class of 1976. Karen lived in Florida for many years serving as a Director of a Day Care Center in Daytona Beach. She loved her “children”. She loved to cook, bake, and...

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Yager

Apr 7, 2020

Beloved Mother and Doctor Elizabeth Anne Yager, 68, of Radford, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2020. Elizabeth, “Beth”, was born to the late William and Anne Yager on February 16, 1952 in Morristown, NJ. She lived an accomplished life that began when she completed her undergraduate education at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then went on to complete her medical...

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Cynthia Renee Miller-Daniels

Apr 3, 2020

Cynthia Renee Miller- Daniels, 50, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away in the Radford Rehabilitation Center on Friday, April 3, 2020. Cynthia was born on June 21,1969 in the Radford Hospital. She graduated from Blacksburg High School, Class of 1988. After high school Cindy worked as a professional hairstylist serving the Virginia and Washington D.C. communities. She often volunteered her services...

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney

Apr 3, 2020

Martha Faith Gilmer Tawney, 70, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2020. Martha was born on December 10, 1949 in Pearisburg, Virginia and was a daughter of the late, Floyd Elbert Gilmer and Mildred Gay Long Gilmer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant children and her brother, Floyd Franklin Gilmer. She...

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor

Apr 2, 2020

Rheba Slusher Harman Shelor, 97, of Collinsville, VA, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born on December 11, 1922, in Floyd, VA to the late Wyatt and Grace Slusher. Prior to moving to Collinsville she lived in Christiansburg, and worked at Leggett’s Department Store for many years. While in Collinsville she was a...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Apr 2, 2020

Robert Miller, 73, formerly of Titusville, Fl., was embraced by his Savior on April 2, 2020. Bob, as he was known by family and friends, took with him the love and respect of many who knew him. Bob was the beloved son of Joseph and Ethel Miller of Baltimore, Maryland; the brother of Joe, Richard (Jean), and Tom (Jeanette) Miller;...

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mary Willis Foster Pleasants

Mar 29, 2020

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Mary Willis Foster Pleasants, 78, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord. She was born on August 21, 1941 to the late Earnest and Gertrude Willis of Floyd, VA. She worked many years as a nurse at Community Hospital and Richfield Nursing Home. She was also a manager for many years at Brookemead Home...

Cathy May Alderman

Cathy May Alderman

Mar 26, 2020

Cathy May Alderman, 62, of Pilot passed away on March 26, 2020. She worked at New River Industries. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Virginia Owens. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Alderman; daughter, Michelle Vest and husband, Kyle; grandchildren, Avery Vest and soon to be baby girl Vest; siblings, Donald Owens, Allen Owens, Lisa...

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

James 'Jim' Lynwood Leedy

Mar 26, 2020

James Lynwood Leedy, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 26, 2020. He was born on July 6, 1945, to the late, Fred Slemp and Vada C. Leedy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred N. Leedy; daughter, Rebecca Miles; granddaughter, Samantha Rentch; father and mother-in-law, George and Edna Marie Spangler. Jim...

Ruby Christine King

Ruby Christine King

Mar 26, 2020

Ruby Christine King of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother Virginia Compton, her father Luther Tibbs and her brothers Henry F. Tibbs, John L. Tibbs. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eddie K. King, her brother Walton Compton of Bluefield, WV, and sister Odair Dalton of...

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