Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

James Wesley Blevins

James Wesley Blevins

Aug 31, 2018

James Wesley Blevins, 70, of Riner, VA, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad Roxie and Paul Blevins. He is survived by his brothers and sister-in-laws, Michael and wife Reba Blevins, Danny and wife Carolyn Blevins, and Robert and wife Ok Chu Blevins. James proudly served in the Untied States...

Erna Lucille 'Ernie' Bishop Gibson

Erna Lucille 'Ernie' Bishop Gibson

Aug 23, 2018

Erna Lucille (Ernie) Bishop Gibson, 93, of Christiansburg VA, formerly of Lynco, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at home. She was born May 13, 1925 at Sunhill WV. She was the daughter of the late Scott and Viola Belcher Bishop. Erna was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Lynne Mitchell

Lynne Mitchell

Aug 21, 2018

Lynne Mitchell, a long-time resident of the town of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, the morning of Tuesday August 21, 2018. Born in 1942 in Aiken, SC, Lynne received a High School Diploma from Florence, SC in 1960 and completed two years of a college degree. She married William “Mac” Mitchell in 1962 and together they...

Megan Elaine Swartz

Megan Elaine Swartz

Aug 20, 2018

Megan Elaine Swartz, 46, of Ronaoke, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 20, 2018. Memorial Service will be Friday, August 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.

Barry Kevin Akers

Barry Kevin Akers

Aug 20, 2018

Barry Kevin Akers 'BEAR', 62, of Christiansburg passed away August 20, 2018. He was born on April 30, 1956 to the late Bob & Frankie Akers. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carmen Akers. He is survived by one daughter, Kaitlin Akers; spouse, Amy Hutcheson Akers; 3 stepsons, Jessie Hutcheson (Ashley), Joshua Trump (Kayla) and Preston Sheppard;...

Elsie Lane Booth

Elsie Lane Booth

Aug 20, 2018

Elsie Lane Booth, 88, of Christiansburg formerly of Welch, WV passed away on August 20, 2018. She was a member of Trinity Community Church in Christiansburg. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, James Booth; her parents, Jay Hugh and Elisa Lane; and 14 brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Lee and husband, JAN of Lake Wales,...

Nancy Jo Pattishall

Nancy Jo Pattishall

Aug 20, 2018

Nancy Jo Pattishall, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caupert ‘Pat’ Pattishall; father, Charles Swisher; mother, Jo Ann Ball; step-father, Russell Ball; sister, Belinda Haller; grandsons, Nicholas Lane and Caupert Pattishall. Nancy is survived by her children, Jennifer Helms and husband Scott, sons, Denny Gibson and Chad Pattishall; grandchildren,...

Stella Rakes Akers

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...

Alice Ann Weiss

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...

Marna Ray Akers

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,...

Donald Eugene Linkous

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...

Phyllis I. Bowles

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...

Edgar Linkous Jr.

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...

Louise Jones Akers

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....

Georgia Elliott

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...

Joshua Stevan Martin

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...

Carl Nixon McNeil Sr.

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...

Mildred C. Malasky

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...

Sandy Jean Price

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...

Christopher Todd Collins

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;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

James Wesley Blevins

James Wesley Blevins

Aug 31, 2018

James Wesley Blevins, 70, of Riner, VA, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad Roxie and Paul Blevins. He is survived by his brothers and sister-in-laws, Michael and wife Reba Blevins, Danny and wife Carolyn Blevins, and Robert and wife Ok Chu Blevins. James proudly served in the Untied States...

Erna Lucille 'Ernie' Bishop Gibson

Erna Lucille 'Ernie' Bishop Gibson

Aug 23, 2018

Erna Lucille (Ernie) Bishop Gibson, 93, of Christiansburg VA, formerly of Lynco, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at home. She was born May 13, 1925 at Sunhill WV. She was the daughter of the late Scott and Viola Belcher Bishop. Erna was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Lynne Mitchell

Lynne Mitchell

Aug 21, 2018

Lynne Mitchell, a long-time resident of the town of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, the morning of Tuesday August 21, 2018. Born in 1942 in Aiken, SC, Lynne received a High School Diploma from Florence, SC in 1960 and completed two years of a college degree. She married William “Mac” Mitchell in 1962 and together they...

Megan Elaine Swartz

Megan Elaine Swartz

Aug 20, 2018

Megan Elaine Swartz, 46, of Ronaoke, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 20, 2018. Memorial Service will be Friday, August 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.

Barry Kevin Akers

Barry Kevin Akers

Aug 20, 2018

Barry Kevin Akers 'BEAR', 62, of Christiansburg passed away August 20, 2018. He was born on April 30, 1956 to the late Bob & Frankie Akers. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carmen Akers. He is survived by one daughter, Kaitlin Akers; spouse, Amy Hutcheson Akers; 3 stepsons, Jessie Hutcheson (Ashley), Joshua Trump (Kayla) and Preston Sheppard;...

Elsie Lane Booth

Elsie Lane Booth

Aug 20, 2018

Elsie Lane Booth, 88, of Christiansburg formerly of Welch, WV passed away on August 20, 2018. She was a member of Trinity Community Church in Christiansburg. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, James Booth; her parents, Jay Hugh and Elisa Lane; and 14 brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Lee and husband, JAN of Lake Wales,...

Nancy Jo Pattishall

Nancy Jo Pattishall

Aug 20, 2018

Nancy Jo Pattishall, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caupert ‘Pat’ Pattishall; father, Charles Swisher; mother, Jo Ann Ball; step-father, Russell Ball; sister, Belinda Haller; grandsons, Nicholas Lane and Caupert Pattishall. Nancy is survived by her children, Jennifer Helms and husband Scott, sons, Denny Gibson and Chad Pattishall; grandchildren,...

Stella Rakes Akers

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...

Alice Ann Weiss

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...

Marna Ray Akers

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,...

Donald Eugene Linkous

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...

Phyllis I. Bowles

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...

Edgar Linkous Jr.

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...

Louise Jones Akers

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....

Georgia Elliott

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...

Joshua Stevan Martin

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...

Carl Nixon McNeil Sr.

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...

Mildred C. Malasky

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...

Sandy Jean Price

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...

Christopher Todd Collins

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;...