Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mrs. Mayo Gilbert Shepherd

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,...

James A 'Jim' Metcalf

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...

Ashlyn Nicole 'Ash' Poole

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...

Mary Walters Eanes

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;...

Emmett Wilson Hosey

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;...

Timothy Richard Sheppard

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...

Clarence Monroe Luckadoo

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...

Mildred Marie Rollins

Mildred Marie Rollins

Jul 18, 2018

Mildred Marie Rollins age 81 of Blacksburg Virginia formerly of Baltimore Maryland passed away July 18th 2018. Mildred was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Wilke. She leaves behind son, Clifford and daughter-in-law Jean Lee; sons, Charles and daughter-in-law Karen Lee, Michael and daughter-in-law Laura Lee. Mildred also leaves behind several loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be...

Christina Dawn Raymond Rehg

Christina Dawn Raymond Rehg

Jul 17, 2018

Christina Dawn Raymond Rehg, 38 of Talbott, TN, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away at Morristown Hamblen Hospital, Morristown, TN on July 17, 2018. Christina was a graduate of Christiansburg High School (VA). She attended Johnson University in Knoxville, TN, and was currently attending Jefferson City Christian Church. She was employed with Honda of Morristown, Morristown, TN. Christina was the...

Janice B. Lefler

Janice B. Lefler

Jul 15, 2018

Janice B. Lefler, 66, of Lafayette passed away July 15, 2018 at her home with her family. She is survived by husband, Larry Lefler; daughter, Kim Collins and husband, R. Wayne Collins, Jr.; son, Stewart Lefler and wife, Anne; grandchildren, Matthew Shane Collins, Matt Herron, Madeline Lefler and Nathan Tippenhaver, Grace Lefler and Tony Nichols, and Hayden Lefler; brother, Coral...

Rodney Guy Downs

Rodney Guy Downs

Jul 15, 2018

Rodney Guy Downs, 86, of Shawsville passed away at his home on July 15, 2018. He was a longtime teacher with Montgomery County Schools with over 30 years teaching experience. Rodney was a veteran of the Korean war in the US Army. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Roderick Guy Downs and Alice Claugh Downs; and a sister,...

Michael Wayne Murphy

Michael Wayne Murphy

Jul 15, 2018

Michael Wayne Murphy, 59, of Elliston, VA passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Lemuel and Martha Murphy; wife Patricia Murphy. He is survived by his son, Michael K. Murphy and wife Brandy Murphy; daughter Rhiannon Janney and husband Michael Janney; Stepson, Derek Revin; grandchildren Tayla Murphy, Kaylin Dalton, Tristan...

Shirley Pannell Cromer

Shirley Pannell Cromer

Jul 14, 2018

Shirley Geraldine Pannell Cromer, 71, of Christiansburg went home to be with her Lord in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 14, 2018 after an extended illness. Shirley was born on May 17, 1947 to the late William Robert (Bob) Pannell and Magdalene Argabright Pannell of Shawsville, VA where she lived most of her life. She is survived by...

Roy Clinton Jones

Roy Clinton Jones

Jul 13, 2018

ROY C. JONES, 98, was called home July 13, 2018 after a short illness. He was born August 29, 1919. Roy was married to the love of his life for 73 years and raised 2 beautiful children. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. A man of God Roy knew no enemy. A heart of gold, he always...

Gracie Mae Woolwine

Gracie Mae Woolwine

Jul 12, 2018

Gracie Mae Woolwine, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ursula Woolwine; and brother, James Williams. Gracie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Gilbert Woolwine; children, Teddy Woolwine (Sally), Lois Brunner; grandchildren, Jimmy Brunner (Sharon), Crystal Cooper (Charlie); great-grandchildren,...

John Barry Hall Jr.

John Barry Hall Jr.

Jul 4, 2018

John Barry Hall Jr., 30, of New York, formerly of Shawsville, VA, passed away on July 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry Eugene Hall and Jean Louise Hall; and cousin, Jerry William Stump Jr. John is survived by his father and mother, John Barry Hall Sr. and Teresa Stump Hall; sisters, Amy Michelle Johnson, and...

Sebert H. Keiffer

Sebert H. Keiffer

Jul 3, 2018

Sebert H. Keiffer, 91, passed away on July 3, 2018 surrounded by loving family at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 30, 1926 to Sebert Earl Keiffer and Virginia Jeffreys Keiffer. Sebert was predeceased by his brother, Jack Keiffer of Tucson, AZ, as well as his first wife Darlene Lawson Keiffer and...

Lori Smith Davidson

Lori Smith Davidson

Jun 27, 2018

Lori Smith Davidson, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. James ‘Hal’ Smith and Ruth Smith; and mother-in-law, Virginia Davidson. Lori is survived by her husband, Rusty Davidson; sons, Thomas Davidson and Matthew Davidson; sisters, Karen Touchton and husband Robert, Janice Bostic and husband Dennis; nieces and nephew,...

Bessie Alliefair Ayers

Bessie Alliefair Ayers

Jun 26, 2018

Bessie Alliefair Ayers, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, was surrounded by her family and friends as she passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She was the wife of the late Cabel Ayers. They shared 55 years of marriage together. Born on January 31, 1934 in Mercer County, WV, she was the daughter of...

James 'Jim' 'Red' Brumfield

James 'Jim' 'Red' Brumfield

Jun 24, 2018

James W. ‘Jim’ ‘Red’ Brumfield, 86, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on December 7, 1931 in Cambria, VA, to the late, Esca and Freeda Brumfield. He retired from Moog and attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years, serving as a deacon for...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mrs. Mayo Gilbert Shepherd

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,...

James A 'Jim' Metcalf

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...

Ashlyn Nicole 'Ash' Poole

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...

Mary Walters Eanes

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;...

Emmett Wilson Hosey

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;...

Timothy Richard Sheppard

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...

Clarence Monroe Luckadoo

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...

Mildred Marie Rollins

Mildred Marie Rollins

Jul 18, 2018

Mildred Marie Rollins age 81 of Blacksburg Virginia formerly of Baltimore Maryland passed away July 18th 2018. Mildred was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Wilke. She leaves behind son, Clifford and daughter-in-law Jean Lee; sons, Charles and daughter-in-law Karen Lee, Michael and daughter-in-law Laura Lee. Mildred also leaves behind several loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be...

Christina Dawn Raymond Rehg

Christina Dawn Raymond Rehg

Jul 17, 2018

Christina Dawn Raymond Rehg, 38 of Talbott, TN, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away at Morristown Hamblen Hospital, Morristown, TN on July 17, 2018. Christina was a graduate of Christiansburg High School (VA). She attended Johnson University in Knoxville, TN, and was currently attending Jefferson City Christian Church. She was employed with Honda of Morristown, Morristown, TN. Christina was the...

Janice B. Lefler

Janice B. Lefler

Jul 15, 2018

Janice B. Lefler, 66, of Lafayette passed away July 15, 2018 at her home with her family. She is survived by husband, Larry Lefler; daughter, Kim Collins and husband, R. Wayne Collins, Jr.; son, Stewart Lefler and wife, Anne; grandchildren, Matthew Shane Collins, Matt Herron, Madeline Lefler and Nathan Tippenhaver, Grace Lefler and Tony Nichols, and Hayden Lefler; brother, Coral...

Rodney Guy Downs

Rodney Guy Downs

Jul 15, 2018

Rodney Guy Downs, 86, of Shawsville passed away at his home on July 15, 2018. He was a longtime teacher with Montgomery County Schools with over 30 years teaching experience. Rodney was a veteran of the Korean war in the US Army. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Roderick Guy Downs and Alice Claugh Downs; and a sister,...

Michael Wayne Murphy

Michael Wayne Murphy

Jul 15, 2018

Michael Wayne Murphy, 59, of Elliston, VA passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Lemuel and Martha Murphy; wife Patricia Murphy. He is survived by his son, Michael K. Murphy and wife Brandy Murphy; daughter Rhiannon Janney and husband Michael Janney; Stepson, Derek Revin; grandchildren Tayla Murphy, Kaylin Dalton, Tristan...

Shirley Pannell Cromer

Shirley Pannell Cromer

Jul 14, 2018

Shirley Geraldine Pannell Cromer, 71, of Christiansburg went home to be with her Lord in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 14, 2018 after an extended illness. Shirley was born on May 17, 1947 to the late William Robert (Bob) Pannell and Magdalene Argabright Pannell of Shawsville, VA where she lived most of her life. She is survived by...

Roy Clinton Jones

Roy Clinton Jones

Jul 13, 2018

ROY C. JONES, 98, was called home July 13, 2018 after a short illness. He was born August 29, 1919. Roy was married to the love of his life for 73 years and raised 2 beautiful children. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. A man of God Roy knew no enemy. A heart of gold, he always...

Gracie Mae Woolwine

Gracie Mae Woolwine

Jul 12, 2018

Gracie Mae Woolwine, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ursula Woolwine; and brother, James Williams. Gracie is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Gilbert Woolwine; children, Teddy Woolwine (Sally), Lois Brunner; grandchildren, Jimmy Brunner (Sharon), Crystal Cooper (Charlie); great-grandchildren,...

John Barry Hall Jr.

John Barry Hall Jr.

Jul 4, 2018

John Barry Hall Jr., 30, of New York, formerly of Shawsville, VA, passed away on July 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry Eugene Hall and Jean Louise Hall; and cousin, Jerry William Stump Jr. John is survived by his father and mother, John Barry Hall Sr. and Teresa Stump Hall; sisters, Amy Michelle Johnson, and...

Sebert H. Keiffer

Sebert H. Keiffer

Jul 3, 2018

Sebert H. Keiffer, 91, passed away on July 3, 2018 surrounded by loving family at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 30, 1926 to Sebert Earl Keiffer and Virginia Jeffreys Keiffer. Sebert was predeceased by his brother, Jack Keiffer of Tucson, AZ, as well as his first wife Darlene Lawson Keiffer and...

Lori Smith Davidson

Lori Smith Davidson

Jun 27, 2018

Lori Smith Davidson, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. James ‘Hal’ Smith and Ruth Smith; and mother-in-law, Virginia Davidson. Lori is survived by her husband, Rusty Davidson; sons, Thomas Davidson and Matthew Davidson; sisters, Karen Touchton and husband Robert, Janice Bostic and husband Dennis; nieces and nephew,...

Bessie Alliefair Ayers

Bessie Alliefair Ayers

Jun 26, 2018

Bessie Alliefair Ayers, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, was surrounded by her family and friends as she passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She was the wife of the late Cabel Ayers. They shared 55 years of marriage together. Born on January 31, 1934 in Mercer County, WV, she was the daughter of...

James 'Jim' 'Red' Brumfield

James 'Jim' 'Red' Brumfield

Jun 24, 2018

James W. ‘Jim’ ‘Red’ Brumfield, 86, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on December 7, 1931 in Cambria, VA, to the late, Esca and Freeda Brumfield. He retired from Moog and attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years, serving as a deacon for...