Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Stella Rakes Akers

Aug 19, 2018

Stella Rakes Akers entered her heavenly rest on August 19, 2018 after receiving care from her family in her home per her desire. She was born on June 23, 1924 in Shawsville, Va. to Samuel Rakes and Matilda Akers Rakes. Stella’s parents house burned down a week before she was born so her father and older brothers Wilton and Mason...

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Alice Ann Weiss

Aug 19, 2018

Alice Ann Weiss, 63, of Dublin, passed away on August 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Ray Hurst; second husband, Charles Alan Weiss; father, Cadell Stuart Cole; and siblings, Nora Jo Davis and Paul Stuart ‘Tootie’ Cole. Alice is survived by her mother, Georgia Wright McCourt; daughters, Shannon Marie Crigger and husband Michael, Misty...

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Marna Ray Akers

Aug 18, 2018

Marna Ray Akers, 66, of Shawsville, went to be with her parents, Raymond and Alice Weber; and brother, James Weber, on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Marna is survived by her daughter, Donna Alice Lazenby and husband Chuck Lazenby; sister, Sandy Foley and husband John Foley Jr.; grandchildren, Evelyn Radford, Sarah Radford Salomon, Laura Lazenby; great-grandchild, Kylee Radford; nieces and nephews,...

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Donald Eugene Linkous

Aug 15, 2018

Donald Eugene Linkous, 60, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Linkous. Donald is survived by his wife of 32 years, Krista Rowland Linkous; children, Kelli Linkous and Matt Shepherd, James Linkous and Racheal Smith; grandchildren, Sophia Shepherd, Grayson Linkous, and grandbaby #3 on the...

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Phyllis I. Bowles

Aug 15, 2018

Phyllis I. Bowles, 81, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. She was retired from Hubbell Lighting in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Eugene and Oveda Bryant Wheeling; her husband of 41 years, Essie I. Bowles; and sisters, Kathy Nester and Loretta Furrow. Phyllis is survived by her...

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Edgar Linkous Jr.

Aug 12, 2018

Edgar Linkous, Jr., (87) of Riner, Virginia, departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2018 (1931-2018). During his life, Jr. worked at American Construction Inc. as a Crane Operator to support his family. Jr. enjoyed working in his garden and sharing his vegetables with family and friends. He spent many enjoyable hours working on his...

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Louise Jones Akers

Aug 10, 2018

Louise Jones Akers 94, of Christiansburg, died August 10, 2018 at her home. She leaves behind her husband of 70 years, L Jackson Akers. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Porterfield, and husband, Jim Hawley of Christiansburg, granddaughter Dr. Carrie Porterfield Neal and husband Dr. Jeff Neal, and great grandchildren Emma, George, and Jackson of Hickory, NC, granddaughter Dr....

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Georgia Elliott

Aug 9, 2018

Georgia Alice Elliott, of Christiansburg, passed peacefully from this life, joining her family (parents Pearlie and Roy Elliott, brother Walton, and sister Janie) in their heavenly home, on Thursday evening, August 9, 2018. Born on November 17, 1926 and a lifelong resident of Belmont and then Cambria, Georgia was a 1944 graduate of Christiansburg High School; she served on the...

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Joshua Stevan Martin

Aug 2, 2018

Joshua Stevan Martin, 26 of Norton, Va. Passed away on Thursday, August 02, 2018. God decided on this day to bring our son home to him. A place of no more pain or feeling lost, FLY high son! He leaves behind his father and mother Jackie and Donna Martin, his sisters Samantha Blevins, Autumn Martin, and Brittney Martin, his brother...

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Carl Nixon McNeil Sr.

Aug 1, 2018

Carl Nixon McNeil, Sr., 79, of Radford, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Everette and Nora Flinchum McNeil, wife of 47 years, Ramsey E. McNeil, sisters and brothers-in-law, Ailene and Arlo Sowers, Pauline and Barney Pitsinger, Margie and Kenneth Allman, Ada Morgan, and Clover and...

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Mildred C. Malasky

Jul 31, 2018

Mildred C. Malasky, 89, of Christiansburg, went to be with her husband, Frank Malasky; and daughter, Linda Warf. She is survived by her son, Frank Malasky; grandchildren, John Warf, Jason Warf, and Stephanie Warf; great-grandchildren, Jackson Warf, Jude Warf, Alexander Warf, Gabriel Warf; siblings, Betty Hill and Bill Cook; special niece, Cricket Richardson; as well as a host of other...

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Sandy Jean Price

Jul 29, 2018

Sandy Price, 63, of Pembroke, was called home on Sunday, July 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Lillie Sutphin; and infant son, Shannon Price. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Justin Price; daughter, Kristie Price; grandchildren, Vivian Hawks, Chaylah Hawks; sister, Lisa Hines (Michael), Mary Cunningham; and a host of...

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Christopher Todd Collins

Jul 27, 2018

Collins, Christopher Todd, 43, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018. He was born on February 13, 1975 in Montgomery County VA and was preceded in death by his grandparents Alfred and Sudie Adkins and grandfather Oscar Collins. He is survived by his parents, Barry and Debbie Collins; sister, Michelle Collins; grandmother, Ruth Collins; girlfriend, Sharon Bishop;...

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Mrs. Mayo Gilbert Shepherd

Jul 26, 2018

Mrs. Mayo Gilbert Shepherd, of Christiansburg, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 4:29 p.m. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a minister’s wife for 66 years and was a faithful servant of the Lord. A special thanks to Donna Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

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James A 'Jim' Metcalf

Jul 24, 2018

James A ‘Jim’ Metcalf, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berneta Mae Metcalf; and daughters, Kim Troutt and Cindy Woolwine. Jim is survived by his children, Jesse James Metcalf (Nancy), and Melody Mae Sutphin (Ben); grandchildren, Crystal Metcalf, Jesse Metcalf Jr., Roger Woolwine (Elena), Kathleen Vance (Ruben), Harmony...

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Ashlyn Nicole 'Ash' Poole

Jul 23, 2018

Ashlyn Nicole Poole (Ash), 16, our beautiful angel, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Ash is survived by her parents, Steven and Melissa Poole; sister, Kaitlyn; her furry brother, Bandit, all of Christiansburg; grandparents, Walter and Pam Wade of Christiansburg, Kathie and Robert Cowart of Folkston, GA, Ronnie and Christine...

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Mary Walters Eanes

Jul 23, 2018

Eanes, Mary Ruth Walters – July 15, 1923 - July 23, 2018, 95 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Richfield Nursing Home in Salem, VA. Mary was the daughter of the late Archie Phelgar and Bertha Linkenhoker Walters. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie Lewis Eanes; son, Robert Lewis Eanes; granddaughter, Julia Hall DeMole;...

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Emmett Wilson Hosey

Jul 23, 2018

Emmett Wilson Hosey ‘Hobo’, 71, of Galax, VA, formerly of Mt. Airy, NC, completed his journey here on earth on July 23, 2018. Born on July 21, 1947, in Radford, VA, to the late Porter and Flossie Hosey, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Deliah; brothers, Charles, Earnest, Ira ‘Tootle’, and Ronald; half-brothers, George, Harless, and Julian;...

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Timothy Richard Sheppard

Jul 22, 2018

TIMOTHY RICHARD SHEPPARD, 63, of Christiansburg passed away July 22, 2018 at his home. He was a longtime employee of VPI. Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Richard Sheppard. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Lytton Sheppard; children, Jerry Graham, Jr. and Rhonda Graham Atkins (Larry); grandchildren, Calvin, Brittany, Braeden & Matthew Graham; mother, Dorothy Pruitt...

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Clarence Monroe Luckadoo

Jul 20, 2018

Clarence Monroe Lucadoo, 71, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 20, 2018. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Ruby Luckadoo; brother, Sam; and sisters, Becky and Mildred. He is survived by his wife, Marie Lovern Luckadoo; daughters, Melinda Boone and husband Reno, Shanan Sweeney and husband Randy, Tina Roy and...

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