Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Larry E. Sutphin

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...

Greg Colley

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...

Teresa Ruth Vinson

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...

Ray 'Larry' Vines Jr.

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...

David Harold Akers

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...

Barbara Hall Woolwine

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...

William Mason 'Billy' Carter III

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...

Randall Louis Sherman

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...

Wendell Wayne Ratliff

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...

Kagen Scott Fisher

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...

Lisa Dair Collins

Lisa Dair Collins

Oct 10, 2020

Lisa Dair Collins, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Bugg, Jr. Lisa was born on February 22, 1961 to her mother and father, Ethel and William Bugg, Sr. She is also survived by her daughter, Chasity Stoots and her husband Jason Stoots; brothers, Johnny Bugg & wife Jenny, Jamie...

Jason Forester

Jason Forester

Oct 10, 2020

Jason Michael Forester, age 42, died in his hometown of Ypsilanti, Michigan on October 10, 2020. He was born January 8, 1978 to Barbara Snipes and Larry Forester. Jason was a recent resident of Mercer County, West Virginia but his heart spanned across the New River Valley of Virginia where his children and grandchild reside, the mountains of West Virginia...

Mary Thelma Gardner Sweeney (known as Mary Nell)

Mary Thelma Gardner Sweeney (known as Mary Nell)

Oct 10, 2020

Mary Thelma Sweeney (known to many as Mary Nell), 91, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Darren Sweeney; husband, Oscar Roy Sweeney, Jr.; 7 brothers; 1 sister; and many nieces and nephews. Mary is survived by her son, Phillip Dwayne Sweeney and wife Linda...

Josephine Louise Miles

Josephine Louise Miles

Oct 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Josephine Louise Miles of Christiansburg passed away at the age of 89. Josephine was born on May 20, 1931 and was the only child of Annie Moore Sowers and B. Leslie Sowers. On August 19, 1950, she married Robert C. Miles. The two spent 60 years together until his death in 2010. They had two...

Alden L. McMillan Sr.

Alden L. McMillan Sr.

Oct 3, 2020

Alden L. McMillan, 86, of Chrfistiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending.

Shelbie Jean Sumner

Shelbie Jean Sumner

Oct 2, 2020

Shelbie Jean Sumner, 68, of Christiansburg, returned to her Heavenly Father on October 2, 2020 in Blacksburg, VA at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, James “Happy” Sumner and mother, Nellie Elizabeth (Spradlin) Sumner. She is survived by her son, Christopher W. Sumner and wife, Jamie of Christiansburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, please...

Gary Zane Stanley

Gary Zane Stanley

Oct 1, 2020

Gary Z. Stanley, April 6, 1951 - October 1, 2020, of Christiansburg Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his two sisters after a short illness of pneumonia and kidney failure. Born in Christiansburg Virginia, it was his home most of his 69 years. He was an electrician by trade, but could do almost anything. He loved fishing, hunting, working puzzles...

Betty Collins Thurman

Betty Collins Thurman

Oct 1, 2020

On October 1st, 2020, Betty Jean Collins Thurman peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:53 p.m. She was Born August 17th, 1944. She was 76 years old. Predeceased by beloved parents, Earl and Myrtle Collins and a loving sister, Neva Costigan. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ray Thurman; loving remembered by...

Janice Ann Doss

Janice Ann Doss

Oct 1, 2020

Janice Dickerson Doss, 83, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on October 1, 2020. She joined her husband, Maynard, who preceded her earlier this year. Janice was born in the Alum Ridge community of Floyd County, Virginia, on March 13, 1937, to Hollice McKinley Dickerson and India Lester Dickerson. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother...

Joseph Eugene McCormack

Joseph Eugene McCormack

Sep 30, 2020

Joseph “Joe” McCormack left us suddenly on the evening of September 30, 2020. He is remembered by his daughters, Tammy Tober (Darren, Kody, Dominic, Hailey) and Elizabeth and husband Tommy (Nikki, Skylear). He leaves behind his sister Delores and husband Orlando Diaz (Karina, Mimi, Santos); brothers, Duane McCormack (Crystal, Ashley, Ryan), and James Sr. and wife Melissa (James Jr., Michael)....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Larry E. Sutphin

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...

Greg Colley

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...

Teresa Ruth Vinson

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...

Ray 'Larry' Vines Jr.

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...

David Harold Akers

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...

Barbara Hall Woolwine

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...

William Mason 'Billy' Carter III

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...

Randall Louis Sherman

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...

Wendell Wayne Ratliff

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...

Kagen Scott Fisher

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...

Lisa Dair Collins

Lisa Dair Collins

Oct 10, 2020

Lisa Dair Collins, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Bugg, Jr. Lisa was born on February 22, 1961 to her mother and father, Ethel and William Bugg, Sr. She is also survived by her daughter, Chasity Stoots and her husband Jason Stoots; brothers, Johnny Bugg & wife Jenny, Jamie...

Jason Forester

Jason Forester

Oct 10, 2020

Jason Michael Forester, age 42, died in his hometown of Ypsilanti, Michigan on October 10, 2020. He was born January 8, 1978 to Barbara Snipes and Larry Forester. Jason was a recent resident of Mercer County, West Virginia but his heart spanned across the New River Valley of Virginia where his children and grandchild reside, the mountains of West Virginia...

Mary Thelma Gardner Sweeney (known as Mary Nell)

Mary Thelma Gardner Sweeney (known as Mary Nell)

Oct 10, 2020

Mary Thelma Sweeney (known to many as Mary Nell), 91, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Darren Sweeney; husband, Oscar Roy Sweeney, Jr.; 7 brothers; 1 sister; and many nieces and nephews. Mary is survived by her son, Phillip Dwayne Sweeney and wife Linda...

Josephine Louise Miles

Josephine Louise Miles

Oct 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Josephine Louise Miles of Christiansburg passed away at the age of 89. Josephine was born on May 20, 1931 and was the only child of Annie Moore Sowers and B. Leslie Sowers. On August 19, 1950, she married Robert C. Miles. The two spent 60 years together until his death in 2010. They had two...

Alden L. McMillan Sr.

Alden L. McMillan Sr.

Oct 3, 2020

Alden L. McMillan, 86, of Chrfistiansburg, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending.

Shelbie Jean Sumner

Shelbie Jean Sumner

Oct 2, 2020

Shelbie Jean Sumner, 68, of Christiansburg, returned to her Heavenly Father on October 2, 2020 in Blacksburg, VA at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, James “Happy” Sumner and mother, Nellie Elizabeth (Spradlin) Sumner. She is survived by her son, Christopher W. Sumner and wife, Jamie of Christiansburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, please...

Gary Zane Stanley

Gary Zane Stanley

Oct 1, 2020

Gary Z. Stanley, April 6, 1951 - October 1, 2020, of Christiansburg Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his two sisters after a short illness of pneumonia and kidney failure. Born in Christiansburg Virginia, it was his home most of his 69 years. He was an electrician by trade, but could do almost anything. He loved fishing, hunting, working puzzles...

Betty Collins Thurman

Betty Collins Thurman

Oct 1, 2020

On October 1st, 2020, Betty Jean Collins Thurman peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:53 p.m. She was Born August 17th, 1944. She was 76 years old. Predeceased by beloved parents, Earl and Myrtle Collins and a loving sister, Neva Costigan. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ray Thurman; loving remembered by...

Janice Ann Doss

Janice Ann Doss

Oct 1, 2020

Janice Dickerson Doss, 83, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on October 1, 2020. She joined her husband, Maynard, who preceded her earlier this year. Janice was born in the Alum Ridge community of Floyd County, Virginia, on March 13, 1937, to Hollice McKinley Dickerson and India Lester Dickerson. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother...

Joseph Eugene McCormack

Joseph Eugene McCormack

Sep 30, 2020

Joseph “Joe” McCormack left us suddenly on the evening of September 30, 2020. He is remembered by his daughters, Tammy Tober (Darren, Kody, Dominic, Hailey) and Elizabeth and husband Tommy (Nikki, Skylear). He leaves behind his sister Delores and husband Orlando Diaz (Karina, Mimi, Santos); brothers, Duane McCormack (Crystal, Ashley, Ryan), and James Sr. and wife Melissa (James Jr., Michael)....