Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Evangeline Coker Swain

Dec 4, 2017

Evangeline Coker Swain, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Hazel Coker; and a sister, Nat Covington. Evangeline is survived by her husband, Robert L. Swain Sr.; son, Robert L. ‘Bobby’ Swain Jr. and wife Pat; daughter, Debby Hahn and husband Glenn; granddaughters, Holly L. Jolly and...

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Ruby 'Dianne' Ridgell

Dec 4, 2017

Ruby “Dianne” Ridgell cherished daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and most importantly mother, passed away December 4, 2017 at Lewis Gale Salem, Virginia. Dianne had a loving spirit with no inhibitions so that any man, woman and child immediately connected with her, loved her and never forgot her. She was preceded in death by her dad, George Thomas; father of...

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Jacquelyn L. 'Jakki' Oliver

Nov 30, 2017

Jacquelyn L. ‘Jakki’ Oliver, 27, of Blacksburg, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Jakki is survived by her partner, Kailyn Reis; parents, Michael and Danette Hicklin; step-child, Lucas Reis; siblings, Matthew Hicklin and wife Sindy, Rachel Merkle and husband Doug, Amberly Oliver and husband Mat Hunter, Meggin Hicklin; niece and nephew, Anna Handy and Caleb Merkle; aunt and uncle,...

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Maxine Sisson

Nov 29, 2017

Maxine Sisson, 80 of Shawsville, passed away on November 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Angle Sisson; parents, Arthur E. and Maude A. Conner; brothers, Robert L. ‘Luster’ Conner and wife Ruth, Paul Ellis Conner, Glen Arlis Conner, Arthur E. ‘Junior’ Conner and wife Pauline; sister, Jeanette C. Hinkley and husband William ‘Boyd’ Hinkley. Maxine...

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Herman J. Akers Jr.

Nov 28, 2017

Herman J. Akers Jr. “Buggy”, 55, of Roanoke, VA passed away on November 28th, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Herman J. Akers Sr. and Christine Wheeling Akers; and special grandmother Macie Bryant Wheeling. Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters Audrey Akers Roberts (Jay), Karen Akers Mowles, and Lisa Akers...

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Dr. Daniel J. Schneck

Nov 26, 2017

Dr. Daniel Schneck was born on October 28, 1941 and died on November 26, 2017. Dan’s 76 years were filled with amazing achievements and service in an astounding range of fields. He became a licensed pilot at age 16, earned advanced degrees in both engineering and medicine, played violin in numerous symphony orchestras, was a leader in his field of...

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Clara Keith Graham

Nov 25, 2017

Clara Keith Graham, born on February 7, 1933, went to be with her Lord on November 25, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hobert U. Graham; Parents, Dura and Lizena Keith. She is survived by her son’s and daughter-in laws, David Graham and wife Debbie (her primary caregiver and companion.) Hobert U. Graham Jr. and wife Tina;...

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Lucille Slusher Bolding

Nov 21, 2017

Lucille Slusher Bolding 84 of Boaz, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her residence. Her Funeral Service will be at Horne Funeral Home Chapel in Christianburg, Va., 2 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017 with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Roberts, Rev. T. Michael Bond officating. Casket Bearers will be Grandsons and Nephews Visitation will...

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Paul Robert Baker

Nov 21, 2017

Paul Robert Baker, 94, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Baker and Rebecca Graham Baker; brothers, Raynard, Ervin, Jesse, and Willy Baker; and sisters, Moneta Carroll, Edith Yates, and Edrie Fisher. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Doris Baker; daughter,...

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Roberta Stahl

Nov 20, 2017

Roberta Stahl, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Gertrude Aufman; and daughter, Sheri Ann Thomas Noah. Roberta is survived by her husband, Ross William Stahl; daughter, Amy Thomas Hall and husband Donal; step-children, Gale Stahl, Christina Marie Stahl; grandchildren, Keeley Jocelyn Hall, Lucas Paul Grasha; brother, Edward Aufman...

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Maudella Rolen

Nov 18, 2017

Ellen Rolen, 86 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2017. She was a devoted wife, mother and Mamaw. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil Rolen, of 53-1/2 years, daughter Debra Sue Rolen, brother Jimmy Huff and sister Katie Morgan of Tennessee. She is survived by her daughters and sons in...

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Virginia Cunningham Haley

Nov 18, 2017

IN LOVING MEMORY OF VIRGINIA CUNNINGHAM HALEY BORN AUGUST 23, 1937 – DIED NOVEMBER 18, 2017 Virginia Cunningham Haley, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Howard Cunningham; father, ‘Wilton’ Andrew Cunningham; sisters, Esta Martin, Eloise Nester, and Lizzie Marshall; brothers, Lewis Cunningham, Hampton Cunningham, James Cunningham, and...

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Martin Bert McMillion

Nov 17, 2017

Martin Bert McMillion, 85, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Martin was born September 7, 1932, in Renick, West Virginia, the son of the late Bert Wallace McMillion and Blanche Burr McMillion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet McMillion Blake. Martin is survived by his wife of 59...

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Lawrence D Rasnick

Nov 17, 2017

Lawrence D. Rasnick, 95, of Christiansburg passed away November 17, 2017. Lawrence retired after 34 years at RAAP. He also spent many happy years working at Melton & Marshall Oil Company in Dublin. He always loved the outdoors, walking almost everyday in Christiansburg. He loved tending his flowers and his small garden. Lawrence loved baking and preserving and sharing with...

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William 'Bill' Corell

Nov 16, 2017

William ‘Bill’ Corell, 88, of Riner, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at his home with his wife and her cousin by his side. Born in Riner on September 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Rex and Rosa Corell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George V. Corell;...

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Elizabeth Mae Henderson

Nov 16, 2017

Just before midnight on Thursday, November 16, 2017, our Mom, Granny, and Great Granny, Elizabeth Mae Henderson, reached her arms up to Jesus and he welcomed her home. Preceding her in death were her parents, Fred L. and Lillian W. Creasy; her husband, William ‘Bill’ Henderson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nora Lee and Glenn Thompson and Ruby and Robert Graham. Surviving...

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Deloris Irene 'Dee' Rodgers

Nov 15, 2017

Deloris Irene ‘Dee’ Rodgers, age 78 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was born to the late Vernon Foster and Frieda Belt on October 22, 1939. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Rodgers. Dee is survived by her daughter, Michelle Rodgers-Guill; son, Daniel Rodgers and wife Kelly of Fargo, ND; two grandchildren,...

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Lois French Snider

Nov 14, 2017

Lois French Snider, 92, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Grayson Snider, Jr.; parents, William Arthur and Thelma Hager French; stillborn son; daughter, Melissa Simmers; sisters, Dot Ellington, Eva Lafon; brothers, Kenneth Nelson, Levi Nelson, Clifford French; and niece, Virginia Ellen Nelson. Lois...

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Debbie Ann McBride

Nov 14, 2017

Debbie Ann McBride, 58, of Riner passed away November 14, 2017. She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by us all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby & Mary Lou Cantrell. Debbie is survived by her husband, Greg McBride; children, Carrie Graham, Megan Pagan, and Jimmy “Jay” Pagan and wife, Angie; grandchildren, Kaitlyn...

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Kenneth Leroy Richards

Nov 9, 2017

Kenneth Leroy Richards, 54, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, November 09, 2017. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Melinda Richards; two daughters, Christina Richards and Kaula Richards; three grandchildren, Vanessa, Cort, and Paula; sister, Leslie Howell; and friend, Danny Nyday. Honoring Kenneth’s wishes there will be no formal services.

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