Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Maurice Smith

Maurice Smith

Dec 16, 2017

Julian Maurice Smith, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Leanna Smith; first wife, June; infant son, Hugh Douglas; and second wife, Ellen. Maurice is survived by his daughter, Anna Millirons and husband Steve; and precious granddaughter, Rachel Millirons. He is also survived by a special cousin,...

Josiah Kenny Jones

Josiah Kenny Jones

Dec 15, 2017

Jones, Josiah “Kenny”, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017. Kenny was born in Floyd County, VA on December 3, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Perry and Bessie Graham Jones and one brother and one sister. Kenny was a life-long employee of E.F.N. Trucking as a hard...

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Dec 13, 2017

Jack Atkinson Sr. born May 11, 1934 in Shawsville, Va. joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday December 13, 2017. Jack was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Everett and Lucy Atkinson; brother, Garland; granddaughter, Amanda; and grandson, Jacob. Jack leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Marian Woody Snuffer

Marian Woody Snuffer

Dec 11, 2017

Marian Woody Snuffer, 29, born April 25, 1935, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel Woody; brother, Frank ‘Franky’ Woody Jr.; sisters, Norma ‘Sister’ Bisellia, Mary Florence ‘Wootsie’ Schneider, Betty Jo ‘BJ’ Penny Roope. Marian is survived by her husband of 64 years, Samuel S. Snuffer Jr.;...

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Dec 9, 2017

Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Tom was born August 25, 1937 to the late C. W. and Mildred W. Poff in Sugar Grove in Montgomery Co., VA, and he loved to speak of the time he spent there. Tom and his father formed C. W. Poff & Son in 1957,...

Tammy Wright Jones

Tammy Wright Jones

Dec 7, 2017

Tammy Wright Jones, 58, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Barbara Wright; and step-father, David H. Smith. Tammy is survived by her daughter, Megan Jones Kingrea and husband David; brothers, Ronnie, Sherwood, Michael, Quintin, and Mark; as well as other family and...

James Winfred Miller

James Winfred Miller

Dec 7, 2017

Command Sergeant Major retired, James Winfred Miller, 85, of Roanoke, VA died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born on March 30, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert A. Miller and Ella L. Miller; sister Mandy I. Thompson; wife, Elizabeth U. Miller; sons, Bruno P. Miller and Ronald J. Miller; and...

Ruby 'Dianne' Ridgell

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...

Evangeline Coker Swain

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...

Jacquelyn L. 'Jakki' Oliver

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,...

Maxine Sisson

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...

Herman J. Akers Jr.

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...

Dr. Daniel J. Schneck

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...

Clara Keith Graham

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;...

Lucille Slusher Bolding

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...

Paul Robert Baker

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,...

Roberta Stahl

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...

Maudella Rolen

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...

Virginia Cunningham Haley

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...

Martin Bert McMillion

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Maurice Smith

Maurice Smith

Dec 16, 2017

Julian Maurice Smith, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Leanna Smith; first wife, June; infant son, Hugh Douglas; and second wife, Ellen. Maurice is survived by his daughter, Anna Millirons and husband Steve; and precious granddaughter, Rachel Millirons. He is also survived by a special cousin,...

Josiah Kenny Jones

Josiah Kenny Jones

Dec 15, 2017

Jones, Josiah “Kenny”, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017. Kenny was born in Floyd County, VA on December 3, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Perry and Bessie Graham Jones and one brother and one sister. Kenny was a life-long employee of E.F.N. Trucking as a hard...

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Jack Henry Atkinson Sr.

Dec 13, 2017

Jack Atkinson Sr. born May 11, 1934 in Shawsville, Va. joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday December 13, 2017. Jack was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Everett and Lucy Atkinson; brother, Garland; granddaughter, Amanda; and grandson, Jacob. Jack leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Marian Woody Snuffer

Marian Woody Snuffer

Dec 11, 2017

Marian Woody Snuffer, 29, born April 25, 1935, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel Woody; brother, Frank ‘Franky’ Woody Jr.; sisters, Norma ‘Sister’ Bisellia, Mary Florence ‘Wootsie’ Schneider, Betty Jo ‘BJ’ Penny Roope. Marian is survived by her husband of 64 years, Samuel S. Snuffer Jr.;...

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Noah Thomas 'Tom' Poff

Dec 9, 2017

Noah Thomas (Tom) Poff, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Tom was born August 25, 1937 to the late C. W. and Mildred W. Poff in Sugar Grove in Montgomery Co., VA, and he loved to speak of the time he spent there. Tom and his father formed C. W. Poff & Son in 1957,...

Tammy Wright Jones

Tammy Wright Jones

Dec 7, 2017

Tammy Wright Jones, 58, of Christiansburg, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Barbara Wright; and step-father, David H. Smith. Tammy is survived by her daughter, Megan Jones Kingrea and husband David; brothers, Ronnie, Sherwood, Michael, Quintin, and Mark; as well as other family and...

James Winfred Miller

James Winfred Miller

Dec 7, 2017

Command Sergeant Major retired, James Winfred Miller, 85, of Roanoke, VA died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born on March 30, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert A. Miller and Ella L. Miller; sister Mandy I. Thompson; wife, Elizabeth U. Miller; sons, Bruno P. Miller and Ronald J. Miller; and...

Ruby 'Dianne' Ridgell

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...

Evangeline Coker Swain

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...

Jacquelyn L. 'Jakki' Oliver

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,...

Maxine Sisson

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...

Herman J. Akers Jr.

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...

Dr. Daniel J. Schneck

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...

Clara Keith Graham

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;...

Lucille Slusher Bolding

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...

Paul Robert Baker

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,...

Roberta Stahl

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...

Maudella Rolen

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...

Virginia Cunningham Haley

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...

Martin Bert McMillion

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...