Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Lawrence D Rasnick

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...

William 'Bill' Corell

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;...

Elizabeth Mae Henderson

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...

Deloris Irene 'Dee' Rodgers

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,...

Lois French Snider

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...

Debbie Ann McBride

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...

Kenneth Leroy Richards

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Lawrence D Rasnick

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...

William 'Bill' Corell

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;...

Elizabeth Mae Henderson

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...

Deloris Irene 'Dee' Rodgers

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,...

Lois French Snider

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...

Debbie Ann McBride

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...

Kenneth Leroy Richards

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...