Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Charlene Huff Keen

Charlene Huff Keen

Mar 5, 2020

Charlene Huff Keen, 78, of Blacksburg, went to her heavenly home on March 5, 2020. Those gone before and awaiting her arrival are her parents, Charles D. Huff, Sr. and Pearlie Linkous Huff; siblings, Carlyn (Fuzz) Huff, Roy Huff, Samuel Huff, Charles D. Huff, Jr., Clara Sheppard, Maudie Ramsey, Polly Mullins; and special friend, Douglas Rodgers. She is survived by...

Donna McNeil Flinchum

Donna McNeil Flinchum

Mar 4, 2020

Donna I. Flinchum, 79, of Pilot, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence William and May Fern Clower McNeil; and her husband, Jessie Ross Flinchum, Jr. Donna is survived by her sons, William Ross Flinchum & wife Judy and Jeffery Flinchum; brothers & their wives, Winston & Roxanne McNeil, Wendell &...

Harold David Akers Sr

Harold David Akers Sr

Mar 3, 2020

Harold David Akers, Sr, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away at home Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Retired from the United States Postal Service, he was an honorary member of the Christiansburg Fire Department and served in the Air Force. In over 30 years with the postal service, he worked on the railroad, in the downtown Christiansburg office and as a rural...

Harold Ray Hatcher

Harold Ray Hatcher

Mar 3, 2020

Harold Ray Hatcher, 69, of Wytheville passed away March 3, 2020 at Wytheville Community Hospital. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He never stopped making everyone around him smile with his amazing humor. He had a great love for making things, anything with wheels and fishing. Family was the biggest part of his life....

Violet Sayers Britt Coleman

Violet Sayers Britt Coleman

Mar 3, 2020

Violet Sayers Britt Coleman Violet Coleman, 101, passed away March 3, 2020. She was born August 5, 1918, in Terrys Fork, VA, the eldest of 11 children born to Ellis and Roxie Dalton Sayers. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; six sisters; two grandchildren; two husbands; and all four of her children, Elizabeth B. Ellsworth, Wilma...

James S. Gilmer

James S. Gilmer

Feb 29, 2020

James S. Gilmer, 74, of Claytor Lake, VA passed away at his home on February 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Gilmer; brothers, Marvin, Billy, Wayne, Charlie Mack Gilmer, and George Franklin; and sisters, Doris Gilmer, Mary Rickman, Patricia Graham, Margaret Linkous, and Linda Gilmer. James is survived by the love of his...

Timothy Dean LaRose

Timothy Dean LaRose

Feb 28, 2020

Timothy Dean LaRose, 54, of Christiansburg passed away February 28, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Army and gave over 30 years of service to his country in military and government contractor capacities. Tim is survived by his wife Melissa LaRose; daughters and sons-in-law Christina and Bryan Barrows and Joy and Jimmy Blankenship; sons Alex, Michael, Joshua,...

MSgt Linda Barbara Keir Thompson

MSgt Linda Barbara Keir Thompson

Feb 25, 2020

Linda Barbara (Keir) Thompson USAF Retired MSGT MSgt Linda Thompson, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA on February 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born on September 2, 1946 in Boston, MA to Willard and Nina Keir. She was a 1964 graduate of Littleton High School, Littleton, MA. In 1973, she joined the...

Ruby Spencer Rice

Ruby Spencer Rice

Feb 24, 2020

Ruby Spencer Rice, 81, of Christiansburg, was called home by our heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2020. Although it was time for you to go, it wasn't our time to let you go. Born on July 12th 1938 , the 7th of 13 siblings Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Clara Spencer; and former husband,...

Roy Wayne 'Skeeter' Wilhelm

Roy Wayne 'Skeeter' Wilhelm

Feb 24, 2020

Roy Wayne Wilhelm “Skeeter” April 7, 1954 – February 24, 2020 Roy Wayne Wilhelm “Skeeter”, 65 of Shawsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all. He was proceeded in death by his parents, David “Pete” Wilhelm and Alice Creasy; brother, Rodney Wilhelm; sisters, Betty...

Charlie Walter Elgin Jr.

Charlie Walter Elgin Jr.

Feb 23, 2020

Charlie Walter Elgin, Jr., 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in Annandale, VA. He was born on January 21, 1931, in Kingston, WV, to the late Charles Walter Elgin and Josephine Johnson Elgin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bush Elgin; his brother, Edwin E. Elgin, Sr.; and his sister, Nancy Elgin...

Frances Mae Lane

Frances Mae Lane

Feb 20, 2020

Frances Mae Lane, 79, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Henry and Gracie Lee Bott Furrow; one grandchild; and 14 siblings. Frances is survived by her loving husband, Walter Lane Jr.; children, Buddy Lane, Sissy Lane, Mike Lane (Denise), Thomas Lane, Gina Womack (Darrell), James Lane, Daniell East...

Gary Wayne Linkous

Gary Wayne Linkous

Feb 19, 2020

Gary Wayne Linkous, 57, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Lewis Gale Montgomery after a long battle with emphysema. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Long Linkous; father, Denny Linkous; brothers, Ricky and Timmie Linkous; and a great-granddaughter, Autumn Way. He is survived by his wife, Debra F. Linkous; brother, Robert Linkous; son, Jonathan Linkous;...

Ronald Wayne Hamblin Sr.

Ronald Wayne Hamblin Sr.

Feb 18, 2020

Ronald Wayne Hamblin, Sr., 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Bane Hamblin, Sr.; mother, Hazel Kingery Hamblin; brothers, John Allen Hamblin, Jerry Ray Hamblin, Sr., Willie Bane Hamblin, Jr; and nephew, David Ryan Terry. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Doris E. Hamblin; sons, Ronald Wayne Hamblin,...

Maynard Lee Doss

Maynard Lee Doss

Feb 17, 2020

Maynard Lee Doss, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born in Max Meadows, VA, and served in the US Army from 1948 to 1952. He spent most of his work life as an inboard / outboard boat motor mechanic with Valley Marine Center and Harkrader Marine. He was...

Wanda Faye Ramsey

Wanda Faye Ramsey

Feb 14, 2020

Wanda Faye Ramsey, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 14, 2020. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Arvil and Rebecca Adkins of Christiansburg, infant daughter, Angela Michal Ramsey and son-in-law, Jacob Kirkner. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth; children, Karen Williams (David) and Kevin Ramsey; grandson Kolton Williams; siblings, Diane...

Dempsey Kenna Dalton

Dempsey Kenna Dalton

Feb 12, 2020

Dempsey Kenna Dalton, 69, of Narrows VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Dempsey was a friend to all, and would help anyone who needed it. He enjoyed listening to live music, riding his Harley and was always ready for a good laugh. Most of all Dempsey was a loving father and he would be quick to say...

James Daniel McNiel

James Daniel McNiel

Feb 6, 2020

James Daniel “Dan” McNiel, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 6, following a long battle with cancer. A graduate of Auburn High School, he received a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in Communications. Dan worked a variety of jobs during his time, but the work he was most proud of was his time as a sportswriter for various...

Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher

Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher

Feb 6, 2020

Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher, 73, of Christiansburg, Va., entered peacefully into eternal rest on February 6th, 2020. Born on January 11, 1947 in Christiansburg, Va. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clinton L. Slusher and her parents, Luther and Ruby Wood. Surviving family include her sons Darrin (Nikki) Slusher & Wesley (Natalie) Slusher; her grandchildren,...

Joey Lee Williams Jr

Joey Lee Williams Jr

Feb 3, 2020

Joey Lee Williams, Jr., 15, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Roland and Linda Stamm and Robert and Gloria Moseley; great-grandfather, Erbie Griffin Young; grandfather, Billy Lee Williams; and grandmother, Patricia Ann Moseley Stamm. He is survived by his parents, Joey Lee Williams, Sr. and Jennifer Louise Stamm Williams;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Charlene Huff Keen

Charlene Huff Keen

Mar 5, 2020

Charlene Huff Keen, 78, of Blacksburg, went to her heavenly home on March 5, 2020. Those gone before and awaiting her arrival are her parents, Charles D. Huff, Sr. and Pearlie Linkous Huff; siblings, Carlyn (Fuzz) Huff, Roy Huff, Samuel Huff, Charles D. Huff, Jr., Clara Sheppard, Maudie Ramsey, Polly Mullins; and special friend, Douglas Rodgers. She is survived by...

Donna McNeil Flinchum

Donna McNeil Flinchum

Mar 4, 2020

Donna I. Flinchum, 79, of Pilot, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence William and May Fern Clower McNeil; and her husband, Jessie Ross Flinchum, Jr. Donna is survived by her sons, William Ross Flinchum & wife Judy and Jeffery Flinchum; brothers & their wives, Winston & Roxanne McNeil, Wendell &...

Harold David Akers Sr

Harold David Akers Sr

Mar 3, 2020

Harold David Akers, Sr, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away at home Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Retired from the United States Postal Service, he was an honorary member of the Christiansburg Fire Department and served in the Air Force. In over 30 years with the postal service, he worked on the railroad, in the downtown Christiansburg office and as a rural...

Harold Ray Hatcher

Harold Ray Hatcher

Mar 3, 2020

Harold Ray Hatcher, 69, of Wytheville passed away March 3, 2020 at Wytheville Community Hospital. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He never stopped making everyone around him smile with his amazing humor. He had a great love for making things, anything with wheels and fishing. Family was the biggest part of his life....

Violet Sayers Britt Coleman

Violet Sayers Britt Coleman

Mar 3, 2020

Violet Sayers Britt Coleman Violet Coleman, 101, passed away March 3, 2020. She was born August 5, 1918, in Terrys Fork, VA, the eldest of 11 children born to Ellis and Roxie Dalton Sayers. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; six sisters; two grandchildren; two husbands; and all four of her children, Elizabeth B. Ellsworth, Wilma...

James S. Gilmer

James S. Gilmer

Feb 29, 2020

James S. Gilmer, 74, of Claytor Lake, VA passed away at his home on February 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Gilmer; brothers, Marvin, Billy, Wayne, Charlie Mack Gilmer, and George Franklin; and sisters, Doris Gilmer, Mary Rickman, Patricia Graham, Margaret Linkous, and Linda Gilmer. James is survived by the love of his...

Timothy Dean LaRose

Timothy Dean LaRose

Feb 28, 2020

Timothy Dean LaRose, 54, of Christiansburg passed away February 28, 2020. He was a veteran of the United States Army and gave over 30 years of service to his country in military and government contractor capacities. Tim is survived by his wife Melissa LaRose; daughters and sons-in-law Christina and Bryan Barrows and Joy and Jimmy Blankenship; sons Alex, Michael, Joshua,...

MSgt Linda Barbara Keir Thompson

MSgt Linda Barbara Keir Thompson

Feb 25, 2020

Linda Barbara (Keir) Thompson USAF Retired MSGT MSgt Linda Thompson, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA on February 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born on September 2, 1946 in Boston, MA to Willard and Nina Keir. She was a 1964 graduate of Littleton High School, Littleton, MA. In 1973, she joined the...

Ruby Spencer Rice

Ruby Spencer Rice

Feb 24, 2020

Ruby Spencer Rice, 81, of Christiansburg, was called home by our heavenly Father on Monday, February 24, 2020. Although it was time for you to go, it wasn't our time to let you go. Born on July 12th 1938 , the 7th of 13 siblings Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Clara Spencer; and former husband,...

Roy Wayne 'Skeeter' Wilhelm

Roy Wayne 'Skeeter' Wilhelm

Feb 24, 2020

Roy Wayne Wilhelm “Skeeter” April 7, 1954 – February 24, 2020 Roy Wayne Wilhelm “Skeeter”, 65 of Shawsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all. He was proceeded in death by his parents, David “Pete” Wilhelm and Alice Creasy; brother, Rodney Wilhelm; sisters, Betty...

Charlie Walter Elgin Jr.

Charlie Walter Elgin Jr.

Feb 23, 2020

Charlie Walter Elgin, Jr., 89, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in Annandale, VA. He was born on January 21, 1931, in Kingston, WV, to the late Charles Walter Elgin and Josephine Johnson Elgin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bush Elgin; his brother, Edwin E. Elgin, Sr.; and his sister, Nancy Elgin...

Frances Mae Lane

Frances Mae Lane

Feb 20, 2020

Frances Mae Lane, 79, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland Henry and Gracie Lee Bott Furrow; one grandchild; and 14 siblings. Frances is survived by her loving husband, Walter Lane Jr.; children, Buddy Lane, Sissy Lane, Mike Lane (Denise), Thomas Lane, Gina Womack (Darrell), James Lane, Daniell East...

Gary Wayne Linkous

Gary Wayne Linkous

Feb 19, 2020

Gary Wayne Linkous, 57, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Lewis Gale Montgomery after a long battle with emphysema. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Long Linkous; father, Denny Linkous; brothers, Ricky and Timmie Linkous; and a great-granddaughter, Autumn Way. He is survived by his wife, Debra F. Linkous; brother, Robert Linkous; son, Jonathan Linkous;...

Ronald Wayne Hamblin Sr.

Ronald Wayne Hamblin Sr.

Feb 18, 2020

Ronald Wayne Hamblin, Sr., 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Bane Hamblin, Sr.; mother, Hazel Kingery Hamblin; brothers, John Allen Hamblin, Jerry Ray Hamblin, Sr., Willie Bane Hamblin, Jr; and nephew, David Ryan Terry. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Doris E. Hamblin; sons, Ronald Wayne Hamblin,...

Maynard Lee Doss

Maynard Lee Doss

Feb 17, 2020

Maynard Lee Doss, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born in Max Meadows, VA, and served in the US Army from 1948 to 1952. He spent most of his work life as an inboard / outboard boat motor mechanic with Valley Marine Center and Harkrader Marine. He was...

Wanda Faye Ramsey

Wanda Faye Ramsey

Feb 14, 2020

Wanda Faye Ramsey, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 14, 2020. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Arvil and Rebecca Adkins of Christiansburg, infant daughter, Angela Michal Ramsey and son-in-law, Jacob Kirkner. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth; children, Karen Williams (David) and Kevin Ramsey; grandson Kolton Williams; siblings, Diane...

Dempsey Kenna Dalton

Dempsey Kenna Dalton

Feb 12, 2020

Dempsey Kenna Dalton, 69, of Narrows VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Dempsey was a friend to all, and would help anyone who needed it. He enjoyed listening to live music, riding his Harley and was always ready for a good laugh. Most of all Dempsey was a loving father and he would be quick to say...

James Daniel McNiel

James Daniel McNiel

Feb 6, 2020

James Daniel “Dan” McNiel, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 6, following a long battle with cancer. A graduate of Auburn High School, he received a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in Communications. Dan worked a variety of jobs during his time, but the work he was most proud of was his time as a sportswriter for various...

Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher

Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher

Feb 6, 2020

Judy Ann (Wood) Slusher, 73, of Christiansburg, Va., entered peacefully into eternal rest on February 6th, 2020. Born on January 11, 1947 in Christiansburg, Va. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clinton L. Slusher and her parents, Luther and Ruby Wood. Surviving family include her sons Darrin (Nikki) Slusher & Wesley (Natalie) Slusher; her grandchildren,...

Joey Lee Williams Jr

Joey Lee Williams Jr

Feb 3, 2020

Joey Lee Williams, Jr., 15, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Roland and Linda Stamm and Robert and Gloria Moseley; great-grandfather, Erbie Griffin Young; grandfather, Billy Lee Williams; and grandmother, Patricia Ann Moseley Stamm. He is survived by his parents, Joey Lee Williams, Sr. and Jennifer Louise Stamm Williams;...