Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Malieta Semones Sowers

Malieta Semones Sowers

Nov 9, 2017

Our heavenly Father called home a precious angel on 9 November 2017. Malieta Semones Sowers, 86, of Christiansburg, succumbed to a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She was born 26 September 1931 in Pulaski County, VA to Victor E. and Lucy D. Semones. She was a devoted wife to the late G. Ordway Sowers for over 46 years....

Scott Henry Stanley

Scott Henry Stanley

Nov 8, 2017

Scott Henry Stanley, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was preceded by his mom, Clara Stanley. Scott is survived by his son, Jeff Stanley; grandchildren, Jordan Stanley, Clara Stanley, Dakota Haughey; father, Jimmy Monroe Stanley; and brother, John Trevor Stanley and wife Renee. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 2-4...

Edward Lee Williams

Edward Lee Williams

Nov 5, 2017

Edward Lee Williams, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in the early hours on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Edward loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin B. Williams; mother, Marion Graham Williams Lovern; brother, Charlie Williams; and step-father, Ralph Lovern. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31...

Betty Jo Ogle

Betty Jo Ogle

Nov 5, 2017

Betty Jo Nicewander Ogle, 80 of Christiansburg made her trip to heaven surrounded by her family on November 5, 2017. Betty was the daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Nicewander. She joins the love of her life and husband of 55 years, Estel Ogle. Also in heaven to welcome her is her precious daughter, Karen Ogle. Betty was also...

Christy Ann Cole

Christy Ann Cole

Nov 4, 2017

“She was a little all over the place, that was for sure, but the good news is that when she loved, she loved BIG. And if she loved you, you knew she loved you. You never had to wonder.” Christy Ann Walters (Cole), of Christiansburg, passed away on November 4, 2017. She was born on July 11, 1982. Christy is...

Tim Houston Akers Sr.

Tim Houston Akers Sr.

Nov 1, 2017

Tim Houston Akers Sr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Neal and Edith Irene Akers; sister, Judy Carol; and special nephew, James Akers. Tim is survived by his wife, Patty Jean Akers; children, Kevin Akers and wife Martha, Teresa Burton and husband Brian Light, Tim Houston Akers,...

Julia Garlick Phillips

Julia Garlick Phillips

Oct 31, 2017

Julia Garlick Phillips, 58, of Dublin, VA passed away October 31, 2017. She was born October 14, 1959 to the late Joseph Douglas Garlick and Reba Montgomery Farmer. Julia was also preceded in death by her sisters, Joanne Garlick Wheeler, Jennifer Garlick Hosey; and brother, Joseph D. Garlick Jr. Julia is survived by her husband of 21 years, Wilmer David...

Glenn Allen Branscom

Glenn Allen Branscom

Oct 31, 2017

Glenn Allen Branscom, age 84, died on October 31, 2017, at his home Glennlyn Farms in the Catawba alley after an extended illness. He and his family are grateful for the support of the Carilion Hospice which allowed him to die at home. Glenn was the son of John and Lucy Venable of Fort Madison, Iowa. He was a 1955...

Roscoe Junior Harmon

Roscoe Junior Harmon

Oct 30, 2017

Roscoe Junior Harmon, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Walter and Blanche Haley Jones Harmon; a special brother, Johnny Harmon; as well as four other siblings. Roscoe is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janie Harmon; children, Viola Barkalow and husband Jim, Clifton Harmon, Mary...

Mark Anthony Newman DVM

Mark Anthony Newman DVM

Oct 28, 2017

Mark Anthony Newman, DVM, Diplomat, ABVP, 55, of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Mark was a New River Valley native who had been in practice for over 20 years and was the sole proprietor of Radford Animal Hospital. He was a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary College at Virginia Tech and earned his undergraduate degree...

Craig James Quinn

Craig James Quinn

Oct 28, 2017

Craig James Quinn, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his dad, Richard James Quinn. Craig leaves behind his wife, Susan Denise Quinn; kids, Sidney Anne Quinn, Jacob Ory Quinn, Bryce James Quinn; and mom, Bonnie Marie Wiederholt; as well as other extended family and friends. He was an amazing father,...

Willie Jackson Musselman

Willie Jackson Musselman

Oct 27, 2017

Willie Jackson Musselman, 81, of Christiansburg passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Jackson Musselman and mother Mary “Stella” Musselman; brother, Walter Musselman; and brother-in-law, Wesley Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Betty Young Musselman; son, Darrell Musselman and wife Missy Musselman; grandchildren, Lexie Musselman Weaver and husband David Weaver,...

Susan Ann Faulkerson RN

Susan Ann Faulkerson RN

Oct 27, 2017

Susan Ann Faulkerson, RN, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on October 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. and Olive C. Faulkerson; and niece, Amy Christopher. Susan is survived by two sisters, Harriett Lee Boens and Mary Elizabeth Christopher; brother, Robert Collins Faulkerson; nephews, Tracy Lovern, Adam Christopher, Joseph Faulkerson, Bill Wilmer and Jake...

John Edward Peter

John Edward Peter

Oct 25, 2017

John Edward Peter, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was a son to the late Maurice Lyle Peter and Claribel Elizabeth Oldfield Peter. Also preceding him in death was brother, Maurice Lyle Peter, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Louise Rice Peter;...

Herman C. Rakes

Herman C. Rakes

Oct 25, 2017

Herman C. Rakes, 99, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Herman and his wife were owners of Rakes Building Supply for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Merle Sowers Rakes; parents, Daniel J. and Minnie Woods Rakes; four brothers; three sisters; one son; and one great-grandson. He is survived...

Owen Emelyn Linkous

Owen Emelyn Linkous

Oct 24, 2017

Owen Emelyn Linkous, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ester Linkous; brothers, Corbett and Marvel Linkous; and sister, Zelma Stevens. Owen is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Pauline Linkous; daughter, Kim Martin; two grandchildren, Kevin Martin and Allyson Martin; sister, Sally Sheppard; as well...

Robin Bowers

Robin Bowers

Oct 22, 2017

Robin Bowers, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Bowers Long; and step-father, Owen Patrick Long. Robin is survived by his brother, Carlyle Insley Bowers, Jr. of Texas; sisters, Deborah Bowers Atkins and husband Allen of South Carolina, Roslyn Bowers Sayers and husband Cecil of Pulaski, Donna Bowers...

John Joseph Burress Jr.

John Joseph Burress Jr.

Oct 15, 2017

John Joseph ‘Joey’ Burress Jr., 43, of Elliston, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mom, Nettie Carole Burress. Joey is survived by his dad, John Joseph Burress Sr.; cousin, James ‘Marty’ Kersey and wife Jackie; and many, many friends. Joey was passionate about his Harley and rode every weekend. He was a...

Dorothy Epperly Jones

Dorothy Epperly Jones

Oct 14, 2017

Dorothy Epperly Jones, 90, of Pilot, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on October 21, 1926 to the late Lonza and Myrtle Epperly. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Epperly; sister, Edna McFarland; and granddaughter, Michelle Collins. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 73...

Loretta Lynn Snider

Loretta Lynn Snider

Oct 14, 2017

Loretta Lynn Snider, 42, of Christiansburg passed away on October 14, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by father, William Snider; grandfather, Howard Reese; grandmother, Lula Bain; grandparents, Carl Alfred Snider Sr. and Grandma Snider; uncles, Walter Snider, Alfred Snider, Jr and John Snider; and aunt, Helen Whitaker. She is survived by husband, Stanley Elliott III; mother,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Malieta Semones Sowers

Malieta Semones Sowers

Nov 9, 2017

Our heavenly Father called home a precious angel on 9 November 2017. Malieta Semones Sowers, 86, of Christiansburg, succumbed to a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She was born 26 September 1931 in Pulaski County, VA to Victor E. and Lucy D. Semones. She was a devoted wife to the late G. Ordway Sowers for over 46 years....

Scott Henry Stanley

Scott Henry Stanley

Nov 8, 2017

Scott Henry Stanley, 47, of Christiansburg passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was preceded by his mom, Clara Stanley. Scott is survived by his son, Jeff Stanley; grandchildren, Jordan Stanley, Clara Stanley, Dakota Haughey; father, Jimmy Monroe Stanley; and brother, John Trevor Stanley and wife Renee. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 2-4...

Edward Lee Williams

Edward Lee Williams

Nov 5, 2017

Edward Lee Williams, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in the early hours on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Edward loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin B. Williams; mother, Marion Graham Williams Lovern; brother, Charlie Williams; and step-father, Ralph Lovern. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31...

Betty Jo Ogle

Betty Jo Ogle

Nov 5, 2017

Betty Jo Nicewander Ogle, 80 of Christiansburg made her trip to heaven surrounded by her family on November 5, 2017. Betty was the daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Nicewander. She joins the love of her life and husband of 55 years, Estel Ogle. Also in heaven to welcome her is her precious daughter, Karen Ogle. Betty was also...

Christy Ann Cole

Christy Ann Cole

Nov 4, 2017

“She was a little all over the place, that was for sure, but the good news is that when she loved, she loved BIG. And if she loved you, you knew she loved you. You never had to wonder.” Christy Ann Walters (Cole), of Christiansburg, passed away on November 4, 2017. She was born on July 11, 1982. Christy is...

Tim Houston Akers Sr.

Tim Houston Akers Sr.

Nov 1, 2017

Tim Houston Akers Sr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Neal and Edith Irene Akers; sister, Judy Carol; and special nephew, James Akers. Tim is survived by his wife, Patty Jean Akers; children, Kevin Akers and wife Martha, Teresa Burton and husband Brian Light, Tim Houston Akers,...

Julia Garlick Phillips

Julia Garlick Phillips

Oct 31, 2017

Julia Garlick Phillips, 58, of Dublin, VA passed away October 31, 2017. She was born October 14, 1959 to the late Joseph Douglas Garlick and Reba Montgomery Farmer. Julia was also preceded in death by her sisters, Joanne Garlick Wheeler, Jennifer Garlick Hosey; and brother, Joseph D. Garlick Jr. Julia is survived by her husband of 21 years, Wilmer David...

Glenn Allen Branscom

Glenn Allen Branscom

Oct 31, 2017

Glenn Allen Branscom, age 84, died on October 31, 2017, at his home Glennlyn Farms in the Catawba alley after an extended illness. He and his family are grateful for the support of the Carilion Hospice which allowed him to die at home. Glenn was the son of John and Lucy Venable of Fort Madison, Iowa. He was a 1955...

Roscoe Junior Harmon

Roscoe Junior Harmon

Oct 30, 2017

Roscoe Junior Harmon, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Walter and Blanche Haley Jones Harmon; a special brother, Johnny Harmon; as well as four other siblings. Roscoe is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janie Harmon; children, Viola Barkalow and husband Jim, Clifton Harmon, Mary...

Mark Anthony Newman DVM

Mark Anthony Newman DVM

Oct 28, 2017

Mark Anthony Newman, DVM, Diplomat, ABVP, 55, of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Mark was a New River Valley native who had been in practice for over 20 years and was the sole proprietor of Radford Animal Hospital. He was a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary College at Virginia Tech and earned his undergraduate degree...

Craig James Quinn

Craig James Quinn

Oct 28, 2017

Craig James Quinn, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his dad, Richard James Quinn. Craig leaves behind his wife, Susan Denise Quinn; kids, Sidney Anne Quinn, Jacob Ory Quinn, Bryce James Quinn; and mom, Bonnie Marie Wiederholt; as well as other extended family and friends. He was an amazing father,...

Willie Jackson Musselman

Willie Jackson Musselman

Oct 27, 2017

Willie Jackson Musselman, 81, of Christiansburg passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Jackson Musselman and mother Mary “Stella” Musselman; brother, Walter Musselman; and brother-in-law, Wesley Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Betty Young Musselman; son, Darrell Musselman and wife Missy Musselman; grandchildren, Lexie Musselman Weaver and husband David Weaver,...

Susan Ann Faulkerson RN

Susan Ann Faulkerson RN

Oct 27, 2017

Susan Ann Faulkerson, RN, 74, of Bluefield, WV, passed away on October 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. and Olive C. Faulkerson; and niece, Amy Christopher. Susan is survived by two sisters, Harriett Lee Boens and Mary Elizabeth Christopher; brother, Robert Collins Faulkerson; nephews, Tracy Lovern, Adam Christopher, Joseph Faulkerson, Bill Wilmer and Jake...

John Edward Peter

John Edward Peter

Oct 25, 2017

John Edward Peter, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was a son to the late Maurice Lyle Peter and Claribel Elizabeth Oldfield Peter. Also preceding him in death was brother, Maurice Lyle Peter, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Louise Rice Peter;...

Herman C. Rakes

Herman C. Rakes

Oct 25, 2017

Herman C. Rakes, 99, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Herman and his wife were owners of Rakes Building Supply for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Merle Sowers Rakes; parents, Daniel J. and Minnie Woods Rakes; four brothers; three sisters; one son; and one great-grandson. He is survived...

Owen Emelyn Linkous

Owen Emelyn Linkous

Oct 24, 2017

Owen Emelyn Linkous, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ester Linkous; brothers, Corbett and Marvel Linkous; and sister, Zelma Stevens. Owen is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Pauline Linkous; daughter, Kim Martin; two grandchildren, Kevin Martin and Allyson Martin; sister, Sally Sheppard; as well...

Robin Bowers

Robin Bowers

Oct 22, 2017

Robin Bowers, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Bowers Long; and step-father, Owen Patrick Long. Robin is survived by his brother, Carlyle Insley Bowers, Jr. of Texas; sisters, Deborah Bowers Atkins and husband Allen of South Carolina, Roslyn Bowers Sayers and husband Cecil of Pulaski, Donna Bowers...

John Joseph Burress Jr.

John Joseph Burress Jr.

Oct 15, 2017

John Joseph ‘Joey’ Burress Jr., 43, of Elliston, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mom, Nettie Carole Burress. Joey is survived by his dad, John Joseph Burress Sr.; cousin, James ‘Marty’ Kersey and wife Jackie; and many, many friends. Joey was passionate about his Harley and rode every weekend. He was a...

Dorothy Epperly Jones

Dorothy Epperly Jones

Oct 14, 2017

Dorothy Epperly Jones, 90, of Pilot, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on October 21, 1926 to the late Lonza and Myrtle Epperly. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Epperly; sister, Edna McFarland; and granddaughter, Michelle Collins. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 73...

Loretta Lynn Snider

Loretta Lynn Snider

Oct 14, 2017

Loretta Lynn Snider, 42, of Christiansburg passed away on October 14, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by father, William Snider; grandfather, Howard Reese; grandmother, Lula Bain; grandparents, Carl Alfred Snider Sr. and Grandma Snider; uncles, Walter Snider, Alfred Snider, Jr and John Snider; and aunt, Helen Whitaker. She is survived by husband, Stanley Elliott III; mother,...

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