Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ronald Eric Goad

Ronald Eric Goad

Jun 23, 2016

Ronald Eric Goad, 45, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, William A. Goad Sr.; and his first wife, Traci Cardwell Goad. Ron is survived by his second wife, Sara Gabbert Goad; his mom, Claudine Furrow Goad; daughter, Airika Bennett; brothers, Bill Goad and wife Lou Ellen, Michael E. Goad,...

Adam Lee Peery

Adam Lee Peery

Jun 23, 2016

Adam Lee Peery, 25, of Cedar Bluff, VA, and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 23, 2016, at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands. Born on July 9, 1990, in Radford, VA, the son of George Edward and Cynthia Ann Abbott Wren. Adam married Amy Lynn Stafford Peery in Hagerstown, MD, on December 24, 2015. Adam is survived...

Timothy James Mowry

Timothy James Mowry

Jun 20, 2016

Timothy James Mowry, 61, of Elliston, formerly of New York, went home with God on Monday, June 20, 2016, after a long illness. He worked in the IBEW Local #328 in Oswego, NY, and later as a start up electrical engineer for factories. Tim worked with Fluor Daniel, Johnson & Johnson, ITT, and Mass Electric. Tim and his wife Linda...

Harriette Purdy Williams

Harriette Purdy Williams

Jun 19, 2016

Harriette Purdy Williams, 95, died June 19, 2016 in Cheraw, SC where she has lived for the past 10 years. She had previously lived in Christiansburg, VA since 1966. She was born March 7, 1921 in Sumter, SC to the late William H. & Harriette O. Purdy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James Thomas...

Glenn Arvel Wood

Glenn Arvel Wood

Jun 17, 2016

“GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME” Glenn Arvel Wood, 60, of Riner went home to be with the Lord after a year and half battle with cancer. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and loved participating with the kids at VBS. Glenn worked 42 years at Hubbell Lighting. He was a member of Riner Volunteer Fire Department...

David Lee Atkinson

David Lee Atkinson

Jun 15, 2016

January 2, 1961 – June 15, 2016 Alleghany Springs lost a long time friend and neighbor. David will be missed by all. He is being laid to rest after fighting a long 10 months of lung cancer. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton J. and Gladys Owens Atkinson; sister, Paula Laignel; and father, Paul Weiss. He is...

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jun 15, 2016

Jennifer Dooley passed away on June 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1985. She was sweet inside and out. Jennifer loved God, life, family, and friends. Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Annie Edna Dooley; daughter, Cara Lee; sister, Sarah Dooley; and fiancé, David Wingrove. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Myrtle McCoy

Myrtle McCoy

Jun 13, 2016

Myrtle McCoy, 90, of Appomattox, passed away on June 13, 2016. She was an avid quilter and loved to fish; was a devoted member of the Appomattox Assembly of God, as well as being a member of The Eastern Star. Myrtle worked until she was 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elsie Fain; husband, Leslie...

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Jun 12, 2016

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Clover was born on August 4, 1931, to Everette and Nora McNeil, and lived her entire life in Pilot. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert R. Ratcliffe, whom she missed tremendously. Clover is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Annette...

Heavenly Angel Akers

Heavenly Angel Akers

Jun 10, 2016

Heavenly Angel Akers, an infant, passed away June 10, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Patricia Akers; sister, Skylan Smith; brothers, Michael Venth, James Akers, Jonathan Akers Jr., Damien Akers, William Akers; grandparents, Paul and Ann Venth, and Earlene and James Akers; and uncle and aunt, Randy and Wanda Altizer along with relatives and friends of the...

Donald Lee Robertson

Donald Lee Robertson

Jun 10, 2016

Donald Lee Robertson, 82 of Elliston and Salem, VA, and a 55 year member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department went to the Fire House in the Sky on June 10, 2016. His service to the people of Elliston and Montgomery County will be missed. He retired from Norfolk Southern with 38 years of service. He also served in the...

Thomas Preston Reynolds

Thomas Preston Reynolds

May 31, 2016

Thomas Preston Reynolds, 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, Frank Thomas Reynolds; and mom, Lois Ratcliff Dowdy. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patsy Reynolds; daughter, Prestie (Shonda) Roach; granddaughter, Taylor Roach; brother and sister, Mike (Gail) Reynolds, Brenda...

Janet Craighead Martin

Janet Craighead Martin

May 30, 2016

Janet Craighead Martin, of Christiansburg, won her battle with cancer Monday, May 30, 2016. Waiting to meet her at the gates of Heaven are her mom and dad, Violet and Linden Craighead; brothers, Paul and Garland Craighead; sisters, Hazel Craighead, Claudine Stump, and triplet Joan Austin. Janet was originally from Shawsville and was lovingly thought of as one of the...

Jonathan James Akers

Jonathan James Akers

May 30, 2016

Jonathan James Akers, 53, of Union Valley, Riner, VA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. Jonathan is survived by his parents, James and Sarah Corell Akers; sister, Anne Kinder and husband William; niece, Brittany Kinder; great-niece, Jazmine; and very special friend, Debbie Smith. The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016,...

Janet Burton Anderson

Janet Burton Anderson

May 27, 2016

Janet Burton Anderson, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born on November 6, 1944, in Wise County, VA, near Coeburn. She was a proud coal miner’s daughter. In 1976 Janet worked with the Blacksburg Police Dept. as a secretary. She later became the meter maid. Janet obtained her Registered Nurse degree in 1981 and worked...

Arvel Louie Handy

Arvel Louie Handy

May 26, 2016

Arvel Louie Handy, 74, of Belmont, NC, formerly of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daris Handy; and brother, James Carson Handy. Arvel is survived by his sons, Jason Handy and wife Natalie, Nick Handy and wife Gracie, and Rick Handy and wife Andrea, all of Roanoke;...

Shirley Eloise Mullins

Shirley Eloise Mullins

May 23, 2016

Shirley Eloise Mullins, 76, of Elliston, passed away on May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Martin; sister, Frances Justice; and daughter, Lorie Guthrie. Shirley is survived by her son, Patrick Mullins (Stephanie); daughters, Patricia Fisher (Clyde), Saundra Songer (Bruce); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Shelby Fisher (Rayburn), and Lawrence Martin. She...

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

May 20, 2016

Parlie Franklin Hanks Jr., 81, of Christiansburg passed away on May 20, 2016. He was a veteran of the US Army. Parlie was preceded in death by several siblings. He is survived by wife, Betty Hanks; sons, P.F. Hanks III, Steven Hanks, Terry Quesenberry and Charles Quesenberry; daughters, Donna McCall and Cynthia Calfee and their families; 17 grandchildren; 5 great...

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

May 18, 2016

Sarah Kathryn (Spears) Pinson, 81, of Willis, VA passed away in her home May 18, 2016. Originally from Floyd County, KY, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Larry Douglas, and is survived by her children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay Honaker, Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, and her ten grandchildren:...

Patty Sue Linkous

Patty Sue Linkous

May 17, 2016

Patty Sue Linkous, 69, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Gilbie Linkous; and sister, Carol Davis. Patty is survived by her brothers, Jerry Linkous (Pat) of Andersonville, TN, Jimmy Linkous (Estelle), and Jackie Linkous, all of Elliston, VA; sister, Debbie Boothe of Elliston; nieces and nephews, Kathy...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ronald Eric Goad

Ronald Eric Goad

Jun 23, 2016

Ronald Eric Goad, 45, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, William A. Goad Sr.; and his first wife, Traci Cardwell Goad. Ron is survived by his second wife, Sara Gabbert Goad; his mom, Claudine Furrow Goad; daughter, Airika Bennett; brothers, Bill Goad and wife Lou Ellen, Michael E. Goad,...

Adam Lee Peery

Adam Lee Peery

Jun 23, 2016

Adam Lee Peery, 25, of Cedar Bluff, VA, and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 23, 2016, at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands. Born on July 9, 1990, in Radford, VA, the son of George Edward and Cynthia Ann Abbott Wren. Adam married Amy Lynn Stafford Peery in Hagerstown, MD, on December 24, 2015. Adam is survived...

Timothy James Mowry

Timothy James Mowry

Jun 20, 2016

Timothy James Mowry, 61, of Elliston, formerly of New York, went home with God on Monday, June 20, 2016, after a long illness. He worked in the IBEW Local #328 in Oswego, NY, and later as a start up electrical engineer for factories. Tim worked with Fluor Daniel, Johnson & Johnson, ITT, and Mass Electric. Tim and his wife Linda...

Harriette Purdy Williams

Harriette Purdy Williams

Jun 19, 2016

Harriette Purdy Williams, 95, died June 19, 2016 in Cheraw, SC where she has lived for the past 10 years. She had previously lived in Christiansburg, VA since 1966. She was born March 7, 1921 in Sumter, SC to the late William H. & Harriette O. Purdy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James Thomas...

Glenn Arvel Wood

Glenn Arvel Wood

Jun 17, 2016

“GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME” Glenn Arvel Wood, 60, of Riner went home to be with the Lord after a year and half battle with cancer. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and loved participating with the kids at VBS. Glenn worked 42 years at Hubbell Lighting. He was a member of Riner Volunteer Fire Department...

David Lee Atkinson

David Lee Atkinson

Jun 15, 2016

January 2, 1961 – June 15, 2016 Alleghany Springs lost a long time friend and neighbor. David will be missed by all. He is being laid to rest after fighting a long 10 months of lung cancer. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton J. and Gladys Owens Atkinson; sister, Paula Laignel; and father, Paul Weiss. He is...

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jennifer Leigh Dooley

Jun 15, 2016

Jennifer Dooley passed away on June 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1985. She was sweet inside and out. Jennifer loved God, life, family, and friends. Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Annie Edna Dooley; daughter, Cara Lee; sister, Sarah Dooley; and fiancé, David Wingrove. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Myrtle McCoy

Myrtle McCoy

Jun 13, 2016

Myrtle McCoy, 90, of Appomattox, passed away on June 13, 2016. She was an avid quilter and loved to fish; was a devoted member of the Appomattox Assembly of God, as well as being a member of The Eastern Star. Myrtle worked until she was 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elsie Fain; husband, Leslie...

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe

Jun 12, 2016

Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Clover was born on August 4, 1931, to Everette and Nora McNeil, and lived her entire life in Pilot. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert R. Ratcliffe, whom she missed tremendously. Clover is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Annette...

Heavenly Angel Akers

Heavenly Angel Akers

Jun 10, 2016

Heavenly Angel Akers, an infant, passed away June 10, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Patricia Akers; sister, Skylan Smith; brothers, Michael Venth, James Akers, Jonathan Akers Jr., Damien Akers, William Akers; grandparents, Paul and Ann Venth, and Earlene and James Akers; and uncle and aunt, Randy and Wanda Altizer along with relatives and friends of the...

Donald Lee Robertson

Donald Lee Robertson

Jun 10, 2016

Donald Lee Robertson, 82 of Elliston and Salem, VA, and a 55 year member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department went to the Fire House in the Sky on June 10, 2016. His service to the people of Elliston and Montgomery County will be missed. He retired from Norfolk Southern with 38 years of service. He also served in the...

Thomas Preston Reynolds

Thomas Preston Reynolds

May 31, 2016

Thomas Preston Reynolds, 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, Frank Thomas Reynolds; and mom, Lois Ratcliff Dowdy. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patsy Reynolds; daughter, Prestie (Shonda) Roach; granddaughter, Taylor Roach; brother and sister, Mike (Gail) Reynolds, Brenda...

Janet Craighead Martin

Janet Craighead Martin

May 30, 2016

Janet Craighead Martin, of Christiansburg, won her battle with cancer Monday, May 30, 2016. Waiting to meet her at the gates of Heaven are her mom and dad, Violet and Linden Craighead; brothers, Paul and Garland Craighead; sisters, Hazel Craighead, Claudine Stump, and triplet Joan Austin. Janet was originally from Shawsville and was lovingly thought of as one of the...

Jonathan James Akers

Jonathan James Akers

May 30, 2016

Jonathan James Akers, 53, of Union Valley, Riner, VA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. Jonathan is survived by his parents, James and Sarah Corell Akers; sister, Anne Kinder and husband William; niece, Brittany Kinder; great-niece, Jazmine; and very special friend, Debbie Smith. The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016,...

Janet Burton Anderson

Janet Burton Anderson

May 27, 2016

Janet Burton Anderson, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born on November 6, 1944, in Wise County, VA, near Coeburn. She was a proud coal miner’s daughter. In 1976 Janet worked with the Blacksburg Police Dept. as a secretary. She later became the meter maid. Janet obtained her Registered Nurse degree in 1981 and worked...

Arvel Louie Handy

Arvel Louie Handy

May 26, 2016

Arvel Louie Handy, 74, of Belmont, NC, formerly of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daris Handy; and brother, James Carson Handy. Arvel is survived by his sons, Jason Handy and wife Natalie, Nick Handy and wife Gracie, and Rick Handy and wife Andrea, all of Roanoke;...

Shirley Eloise Mullins

Shirley Eloise Mullins

May 23, 2016

Shirley Eloise Mullins, 76, of Elliston, passed away on May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Martin; sister, Frances Justice; and daughter, Lorie Guthrie. Shirley is survived by her son, Patrick Mullins (Stephanie); daughters, Patricia Fisher (Clyde), Saundra Songer (Bruce); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Shelby Fisher (Rayburn), and Lawrence Martin. She...

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

Parlie "Frank" Hanks

May 20, 2016

Parlie Franklin Hanks Jr., 81, of Christiansburg passed away on May 20, 2016. He was a veteran of the US Army. Parlie was preceded in death by several siblings. He is survived by wife, Betty Hanks; sons, P.F. Hanks III, Steven Hanks, Terry Quesenberry and Charles Quesenberry; daughters, Donna McCall and Cynthia Calfee and their families; 17 grandchildren; 5 great...

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson

May 18, 2016

Sarah Kathryn (Spears) Pinson, 81, of Willis, VA passed away in her home May 18, 2016. Originally from Floyd County, KY, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Larry Douglas, and is survived by her children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay Honaker, Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, and her ten grandchildren:...

Patty Sue Linkous

Patty Sue Linkous

May 17, 2016

Patty Sue Linkous, 69, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Gilbie Linkous; and sister, Carol Davis. Patty is survived by her brothers, Jerry Linkous (Pat) of Andersonville, TN, Jimmy Linkous (Estelle), and Jackie Linkous, all of Elliston, VA; sister, Debbie Boothe of Elliston; nieces and nephews, Kathy...

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