Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Richard Edward Rush

Jul 23, 2016

Richard Edward Rush, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born on September 20, 1925, to the late James and Maggie Rush in Cambria. He married Ethel Houston in 1946. Richard was retired from Norfolk Western Railroad after 30 years of service and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was a great...

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Rachel Dorothy Kanode

Jul 23, 2016

Rachel Dorothy Kanode, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Many will remember Dorothy’s special loving care for family and friends and her ever present mind for business. Dorothy is preceded in death by her loving husband, John M. Kanode; daughters, Sally K. McGuire and Barbara Kanode; grandson, Adam Nuckolls; brothers and sister, William R., James E.,...

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Michael Wayne Poff

Jul 20, 2016

Michael Wayne Poff, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Walter and Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Sharon Poff; sister, Kathy P. Banks; niece, Michelle Forth and husband Chad; aunts, Frances Marshall and Ruby Duncan;...

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Byrd Lewis Craft, Jr.

Jul 19, 2016

Byrd Lewis Craft, Jr., 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret M. Craft; father, Byrd L. Craft Sr.; and brother, Arthur F. Craft. Byrd is survived by his brothers, William Craft, Robert (Judy) Craft, Benjamin Craft, Leonard Craft, Jeffrey (Stacey) Craft, sisters, Sarah Craft, Margaret L. Craft; nieces, Lisa...

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Kathleen Doris Roop

Jul 15, 2016

Kathleen Doris Roop, 83, of Blacksburg, Va. received her wings July 15, 2016. She was born to Paul and Ada Roop of Riner, December 8, 1932. She is survived by her only son, Ronald Roop (Lauren); grandchildren, Tyler Roop (Ashleigh Williams), Nuriyah Adams (Jake) Lexington, Va., Rahmin Bender (Samira) Washington, DC.; great-grandchildren, Layli and August Adams; nephew, William Duncan; great-nephew,...

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James Joseph Long

Jul 14, 2016

James Joseph Long, 51, of Max Meadows formerly of Christiansburg passed away July 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Ruby Long; niece, Adelle Stevers and nephews, Thomas & Adam Long. James is survived by his son, James Wesley Long; grandson, Phillip Huddle; brothers, Danny Long and wife, Linda of Max Meadows, Mike Long of...

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Margaret Peggy Stimely

Jul 14, 2016

Margaret (Peggy) E. Stimely, 88, of Laurel Fork, VA, passed to her eternal home on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows, VA. She was born in Carlisle, PA, on October 11, 1927, to the late Albert and Mable Sheaffer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James Stimely; and two siblings. She is survived...

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Virgie Yearout (Vest) Ratcliffe

Jul 11, 2016

Virgie Yearout (Vest) Ratcliffe, 79, our precious mother, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Shelby M. Vest; second husband, Carl E. Ratcliffe and son, Darryl M Vest.She is survived by daughters, Betty Cockram (Howard), Karen S. Vest and LauRita Wilson (Ronnie); stepson, Barry Ratcliffe (Lauri); her grandchildren and great-...

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James Edgar Garrison, Sr.

Jul 7, 2016

James Edgar Garrison, Sr., of Christiansburg, died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the age of 103 (only 7 weeks shy of 104) ending a wonderful long life. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ruth. They were married for 74 amazing years. His love for his wife set a model for all. He leaves behind a...

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Cheryl (Clark) McCullen

Jul 5, 2016

Cheryl (Clark) McCullen, 51 of Pembroke VA, passed away Tuesday July 05, 2016. She leaves behind her loving family: son, Billy Jr.; daughters, Kimberly, Christina and Crystal; grandchildren, Sammy, Sofia, and Angel; brother, Roger; sister, Diana; nieces, Amanda and Haley; and nephew, Brian. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Horne Funeral Home to help...

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Shelby June Coble Dalton

Jul 5, 2016

Shelby June Coble Dalton, 76, of Elliston, VA, went to stroll the Streets of Gold with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Left to cherish her memory and to continue her legacy is her children, Moir “Steve” Dalton (Lisa) of Elliston, Bradley Dalton (April) of Vinton; and son-in-law, Bubbie Hall of Elliston. Her beloved grandchildren, Chance (Terri) Hall...

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Arthur Lee Martin

Jul 3, 2016

Arthur Lee Martin, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy Martin; and brothers, George and Charlie. Art is survived by his wife, Karen; daughters, Denise, Elaine (Tom), Maura (Rodney), and Terri; grandchildren, Tanner, Steve, Brittany, Nick, and Carmen; and siblings, Jim, Grace (Rick), and Sue. The...

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Barbara Ann Sutphin

Jul 3, 2016

Barbara Ann Sutphin, 67, passed away on July 3, 2016, at her home in Pilot, Virginia. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, John Cox; brother, Douglas Cox; mother-in-law, Elsie Sutphin; and brothers-in-law, Ronnie Graham and R.G. Bostic. She is survived by her husband, Barry Sutphin; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Bradley Morris; mother, Mary Cox; sister, Rosemary Graham;...

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Mary Lee Basham-Cline

Jul 1, 2016

Mary Lee Basham-Cline 87, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, July 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving children. Mary was born in Pocahontas, West Virginia, on November 9, 1928. She was a charter member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. Mary was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Mary was preceded in death...

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Corlis E Brammer

Jun 30, 2016

Corlis E. Brammer, 67, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Brammer. Corlis is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Creed Brammer; wife, Ruth Starkey Brammer; sister, Linda Brammer Robinson and husband, Paul; brother, Dennis Brammer; daughter, Christie Brammer Worrell and husband Tony; sons, Jason Brammer, Michael Brammer and wife...

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Leslie Ann Skidmore

Jun 28, 2016

Leslie Ann Skidmore, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ken McMinn. Leslie is survived by her husband, Ken Skidmore of Christiansburg; sons, Andrew Skidmore of Radford, and Lee Skidmore and wife Hannah of Sandpoint, Idaho; parents, Harry and Doris McMinn of Greenville, PA; sister,...

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Michelle Clower Lyons

Jun 27, 2016

Michelle Clower Lyons, age 45, of Pilot, passed into her heavenly Home on Monday, June 27, 2016, due to complications following colon surgery. Michelle is survived by her husband, Steven Lyons; daughter, Rylee, the joy of her life; her parents, Harless and Lola Clower; brother, Nathan Clower; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Brenda Lyons, all of Pilot; sister-in-law, Stacy Ratcliff...

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Phyllis Ann Smith

Jun 26, 2016

Phyllis Ann Smith, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Milton Pack and Virginia Pack Baker; and her daughter, Dale Lee. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Mason Smith; children, Roy Smith and wife Becky; son-in-law, Danny Lee; grandchildren, Amber Bunn and husband Brandon,...

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Edward Lee Howell

Jun 25, 2016

Edward Lee Howell, 74, of Riner, passed away on Saturday, June, 25, 2016. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar M. Howell and Margaret K. Phillips; his son, Dennis Howell and, his brother Phillip W. Howell. Lee is survived by his sister; Judy Ann Howell Altizer, favorite niece; Sandra D. Altizer, special aunt; Leona K. Reed; and numerous...

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Christine W. Akers

Jun 25, 2016

Christine W. Akers, 75, of Shawsville, passed away in her home Saturday, June 25, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Christine is survived by her daughters, Audrey A. Roberts (Jay), Karen A. Mowles, Lisa A. Hartman; son Herman "Buggy" J. Akers Jr; granddaughters, Jennifer (Tracey), Jessica, Jamie (Issam), Danielle (Michael), Ariel and, Megan; special great-grandson Abdessalam; sister-in-law Barbara B. Wheeling;...

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