Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Jun 12, 2017

Deborah Ellen Tawney, 60, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Sartin; brother, Jamie Sartin; brother and sister-in-law, Donald ‘Boo’ and Deniese Tawney; and sister-in-law, Mary Reed. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William Tawney Jr.; mother, Charlotte Sartin;...

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Jun 11, 2017

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel, 90, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Born on June 5, 1927 in Christiansburg to the late Charles and Agnes Nixon, she is survived by her husband of 66 years, Roger Rowland Neel; daughter, Patricia Neel Wilson, her husband Gregory and her step-daughter Chandler Wilson of Columbus, OH; son, Roger Rowland Neel Jr....

Brad Lee Neece

Brad Lee Neece

Jun 11, 2017

Brad Lee Neece, 32, of Willis, passed away at home on Sunday, June 11, 2017, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Gary Mitchell Neece; grandparents, Betty and Marvin Martin; and grandfather, Joe Comfort. He is survived by his mom and step-father, Leslie and Bobby Hollandsworth; brother, Mitch; grandmother, Shirley Comfort; grandfather,...

George W. Dalley

George W. Dalley

Jun 11, 2017

August 11 1936 June 11, 2017 George W. Dalley, 80, of Christiansburg and formerly of Reaville, N.J. passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bergan and Bertha Dalley; brothers, Bergan Dalley, Jr., Arhtur Dalley, Milton Dalley. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Feather Dalley; brothers, Harold Dalley and Sherwin Dalley; nieces...

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Jun 10, 2017

Velma Woolwine McDaniel, 97, of Riner, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, S. Henry McDaniel, Sr. ; son, Sam H. McDaniel, Jr. and Son-in-law, S. Wayne Radford. She is survived by her son, L. Wayne "Mac" McDaniel and daughter-in-law, Maggie P. McDaniel; daughters, Mary M. Radford and Jo Ann McDaniel; grandchildren,...

Shirley Ann Martin

Shirley Ann Martin

Jun 10, 2017

Shirley Ann Martin of Christiansburg went to be with her Lord on June 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Quentin and Ella Anna Marie Matherly; and a brother, John Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Cary ‘Gayle’ Martin; and nieces, LeighAnn Davidson (Wayne) and Julie Trent (Scott). Visitation will be from...

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Jun 8, 2017

Rita Coulson Woolwine, 67, of Walton Road in Radford passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly back into the arms of her late husband, William J. Woolwine on June 8, 2017, at Carilion NRVMC. Left to mourn and remember her are daughters, Brandy Woolwine Roop and Angela Woolwine O’Neill (Sean), both of Radford. She was lovingly known as “World’s Greatest Maw...

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Jun 5, 2017

Bobby Eugene Wirt [Bob], age 85, died peacefully on Monday evening, June 5, 2017, at The Crossings At Blacksburg and entered into his Eternal home in Heaven to a sweet and glorious reunion with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his Heavenly family and friends after a long illness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Congestive Heart Failure. He was preceded...

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Jun 5, 2017

Charlsie Ann Linkous went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Charlsie was a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church. Even in sickness, her wonderful smile could light up a room. She especially loved children. Her parents, Milton and Bessie Nolen and husband,...

Raymond Eugene Powell

Raymond Eugene Powell

Jun 1, 2017

Raymond E. Powell – retired Assistant Director of University Facilities for Virginia Tech (Class of ’58) – passed away on Thursday, June 1 at his home in Riner, Virginia. Ray, also known as “Gene” by many of his extended family, died at age 80 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. Mr. Powell worked at Virginia Tech from 1978 to...

Edward Clayton Alley

Edward Clayton Alley

Jun 1, 2017

Edward C. "Big Moe" Alley of Pilot VA died June 2, 2017. He is survived by his brother, Rev. Leon Alley and wife Janet; sisters, Neta Bea Lester and husband, Ronnie, and Ella Alley; and special friends, Todd and Shelley Pittman. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Huffville Cemetery in Pilot.

James Edwin 'Ed' Sherman

James Edwin 'Ed' Sherman

May 31, 2017

James Edwin Sherman, “Ed”, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017. Ed was born on October 27, 1929 in Person County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ann Smith Sherman; and his grandson, Jack Sherman. Ed is survived by his three sons and their families: Randy and Mary Sherman, Alan and...

Steven Glovier Hall

Steven Glovier Hall

May 31, 2017

Steven Glovier Hall passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017, at Lewis Gale Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. Steve was born on December 6, 1941 in Radford Virginia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hall of Radford, Va. Steve retired from General Electric in Salem Va. and continued to enjoy his connections with GE friends at the...

Robert Walter Durham

Robert Walter Durham

May 29, 2017

Robert Walter Durham 72, of Radford, Va. formerly of Tabernacle, NJ and Bedford, Va., passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Anderson Durham; parents, James H. Durham, Sr. and Anna E. Durham; brothers, Charles Duncan and William Durham. He is survived by his daughter Lorie Lyn Thompson (Teddy); brother, James Durham, Jr.;...

Bobby C. Handy

Bobby C. Handy

May 29, 2017

Bobby C. Handy, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on May 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Carter Handy and James Lundy Handy; brothers, James Carson Handy and Arvel L. Handy. Bobby is survived by his life partner, Gayle Hall; daughters, Dawn Wingo (Jeff), Deana Linkous (Rodney); grandchildren, Lauren and John Wingo, Kaitlyn, Kesley, and Wesley...

Ladislav James Nesetril Jr.

Ladislav James Nesetril Jr.

May 28, 2017

Ladislav James Nesetril Jr., 92 years and 361 days, was called home on May 28, 2017, in Blacksburg, Virginia, surrounded by all his loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was born June 1, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. The only child of the late L.J. Nesetril Sr. and Rose Nesetril. He was preceded in death by...

Eugene Smith

Eugene Smith

May 26, 2017

Eugene Smith of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017, at the age of 86. Leaving behind his wife of 68 years, Mamie Clyde Smith of Christiansburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Stoney and Debbie Smith of Christiansburg, John and Shara Smith of Salem, and Darrell Smith of Christiansburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Donnie Sower...

Barry Ray Price

Barry Ray Price

May 24, 2017

Barry Ray Price, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on May 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Faye Hall Price; parents, Russell Clayton and Gladys Atkins Price; brother, Arthur G. Price, Sr.; and sister, Jackie Jo Johnston and husband Jerry. Barry is survived by his daughters, Renee Smith and Tammy Maxey (Bo); grandchildren, Jeremy Smith,...

Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow

Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow

May 21, 2017

Ricky Lee “Trick” Furrow, 53 of the Ironto side of Elliston passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Preceding him in death are his parents, Alvin and Loretta Furrow; sisters, Sandra Akers and Pamela Price; brothers, Frank and Wade Furrow. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his children, Tiffany (Jeffrey) Ratcliffe and Daniel Furrow; grandchildren, Jacob, Hailey and Hunter...

Frank O'dell Underwood

Frank O'dell Underwood

May 19, 2017

Frank O’dell Underwood passed away on May 19, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had a long career at Old Virginia Brick. Frank was preceded in death by the love of his life – wife, Eileen Lovern Underwood; parents, James and Ethel Underwood; daughter, Sandra Underwood Holmes, brother, Taz Underwood; sisters, Kate Kingery, Ophellia Underwood and...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Jun 12, 2017

Deborah Ellen Tawney, 60, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Sartin; brother, Jamie Sartin; brother and sister-in-law, Donald ‘Boo’ and Deniese Tawney; and sister-in-law, Mary Reed. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William Tawney Jr.; mother, Charlotte Sartin;...

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Jun 11, 2017

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel, 90, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Born on June 5, 1927 in Christiansburg to the late Charles and Agnes Nixon, she is survived by her husband of 66 years, Roger Rowland Neel; daughter, Patricia Neel Wilson, her husband Gregory and her step-daughter Chandler Wilson of Columbus, OH; son, Roger Rowland Neel Jr....

Brad Lee Neece

Brad Lee Neece

Jun 11, 2017

Brad Lee Neece, 32, of Willis, passed away at home on Sunday, June 11, 2017, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Gary Mitchell Neece; grandparents, Betty and Marvin Martin; and grandfather, Joe Comfort. He is survived by his mom and step-father, Leslie and Bobby Hollandsworth; brother, Mitch; grandmother, Shirley Comfort; grandfather,...

George W. Dalley

George W. Dalley

Jun 11, 2017

August 11 1936 June 11, 2017 George W. Dalley, 80, of Christiansburg and formerly of Reaville, N.J. passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bergan and Bertha Dalley; brothers, Bergan Dalley, Jr., Arhtur Dalley, Milton Dalley. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Feather Dalley; brothers, Harold Dalley and Sherwin Dalley; nieces...

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Jun 10, 2017

Velma Woolwine McDaniel, 97, of Riner, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, S. Henry McDaniel, Sr. ; son, Sam H. McDaniel, Jr. and Son-in-law, S. Wayne Radford. She is survived by her son, L. Wayne "Mac" McDaniel and daughter-in-law, Maggie P. McDaniel; daughters, Mary M. Radford and Jo Ann McDaniel; grandchildren,...

Shirley Ann Martin

Shirley Ann Martin

Jun 10, 2017

Shirley Ann Martin of Christiansburg went to be with her Lord on June 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Quentin and Ella Anna Marie Matherly; and a brother, John Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Cary ‘Gayle’ Martin; and nieces, LeighAnn Davidson (Wayne) and Julie Trent (Scott). Visitation will be from...

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Jun 8, 2017

Rita Coulson Woolwine, 67, of Walton Road in Radford passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly back into the arms of her late husband, William J. Woolwine on June 8, 2017, at Carilion NRVMC. Left to mourn and remember her are daughters, Brandy Woolwine Roop and Angela Woolwine O’Neill (Sean), both of Radford. She was lovingly known as “World’s Greatest Maw...

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Jun 5, 2017

Bobby Eugene Wirt [Bob], age 85, died peacefully on Monday evening, June 5, 2017, at The Crossings At Blacksburg and entered into his Eternal home in Heaven to a sweet and glorious reunion with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his Heavenly family and friends after a long illness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Congestive Heart Failure. He was preceded...

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Jun 5, 2017

Charlsie Ann Linkous went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Charlsie was a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church. Even in sickness, her wonderful smile could light up a room. She especially loved children. Her parents, Milton and Bessie Nolen and husband,...

Raymond Eugene Powell

Raymond Eugene Powell

Jun 1, 2017

Raymond E. Powell – retired Assistant Director of University Facilities for Virginia Tech (Class of ’58) – passed away on Thursday, June 1 at his home in Riner, Virginia. Ray, also known as “Gene” by many of his extended family, died at age 80 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. Mr. Powell worked at Virginia Tech from 1978 to...

Edward Clayton Alley

Edward Clayton Alley

Jun 1, 2017

Edward C. "Big Moe" Alley of Pilot VA died June 2, 2017. He is survived by his brother, Rev. Leon Alley and wife Janet; sisters, Neta Bea Lester and husband, Ronnie, and Ella Alley; and special friends, Todd and Shelley Pittman. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Huffville Cemetery in Pilot.

James Edwin 'Ed' Sherman

James Edwin 'Ed' Sherman

May 31, 2017

James Edwin Sherman, “Ed”, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017. Ed was born on October 27, 1929 in Person County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ann Smith Sherman; and his grandson, Jack Sherman. Ed is survived by his three sons and their families: Randy and Mary Sherman, Alan and...

Steven Glovier Hall

Steven Glovier Hall

May 31, 2017

Steven Glovier Hall passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017, at Lewis Gale Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. Steve was born on December 6, 1941 in Radford Virginia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hall of Radford, Va. Steve retired from General Electric in Salem Va. and continued to enjoy his connections with GE friends at the...

Robert Walter Durham

Robert Walter Durham

May 29, 2017

Robert Walter Durham 72, of Radford, Va. formerly of Tabernacle, NJ and Bedford, Va., passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Anderson Durham; parents, James H. Durham, Sr. and Anna E. Durham; brothers, Charles Duncan and William Durham. He is survived by his daughter Lorie Lyn Thompson (Teddy); brother, James Durham, Jr.;...

Bobby C. Handy

Bobby C. Handy

May 29, 2017

Bobby C. Handy, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on May 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Carter Handy and James Lundy Handy; brothers, James Carson Handy and Arvel L. Handy. Bobby is survived by his life partner, Gayle Hall; daughters, Dawn Wingo (Jeff), Deana Linkous (Rodney); grandchildren, Lauren and John Wingo, Kaitlyn, Kesley, and Wesley...

Ladislav James Nesetril Jr.

Ladislav James Nesetril Jr.

May 28, 2017

Ladislav James Nesetril Jr., 92 years and 361 days, was called home on May 28, 2017, in Blacksburg, Virginia, surrounded by all his loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was born June 1, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. The only child of the late L.J. Nesetril Sr. and Rose Nesetril. He was preceded in death by...

Eugene Smith

Eugene Smith

May 26, 2017

Eugene Smith of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2017, at the age of 86. Leaving behind his wife of 68 years, Mamie Clyde Smith of Christiansburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Stoney and Debbie Smith of Christiansburg, John and Shara Smith of Salem, and Darrell Smith of Christiansburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Donnie Sower...

Barry Ray Price

Barry Ray Price

May 24, 2017

Barry Ray Price, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on May 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Faye Hall Price; parents, Russell Clayton and Gladys Atkins Price; brother, Arthur G. Price, Sr.; and sister, Jackie Jo Johnston and husband Jerry. Barry is survived by his daughters, Renee Smith and Tammy Maxey (Bo); grandchildren, Jeremy Smith,...

Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow

Ricky Lee "Trick" Furrow

May 21, 2017

Ricky Lee “Trick” Furrow, 53 of the Ironto side of Elliston passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Preceding him in death are his parents, Alvin and Loretta Furrow; sisters, Sandra Akers and Pamela Price; brothers, Frank and Wade Furrow. Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his children, Tiffany (Jeffrey) Ratcliffe and Daniel Furrow; grandchildren, Jacob, Hailey and Hunter...

Frank O'dell Underwood

Frank O'dell Underwood

May 19, 2017

Frank O’dell Underwood passed away on May 19, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had a long career at Old Virginia Brick. Frank was preceded in death by the love of his life – wife, Eileen Lovern Underwood; parents, James and Ethel Underwood; daughter, Sandra Underwood Holmes, brother, Taz Underwood; sisters, Kate Kingery, Ophellia Underwood and...

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