Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Diana Lee Bane

Diana Lee Bane

Jul 26, 2016

Diana Lee Bane, 60 of Christiansburg died July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Bane; her mother and father, Stella and Harry Shepard. She is survived by her daughter, Misty G. Vest; sons, Joey M. Bane, Shawn M. Bane; grandchildren, Molly E. Bane and Michael J. Bane. Mrs. Bane is also survived by her...

Larry Levaughn Smith

Larry Levaughn Smith

Jul 25, 2016

Larry Levaughn Smith, 72, of Ironto, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on July 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Dorothy Altizer Smith; and sister, Sharon Griffith. Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Bostic Smith; son, Lucas L. Smith; brothers, Rodger Smith (Nelda); sister, Linda Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Margie Bostic; brother-in-law, Jack Bostic (Sue); nieces...

Roger Dale Farmer

Roger Dale Farmer

Jul 25, 2016

Roger Dale Farmer, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hinkley Farmer; his father, Henry Farmer; and mother, Frances Farmer. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Farmer and James Farmer. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters and their spouses and boyfriend, Mitzi...

Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.

Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.

Jul 24, 2016

Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr., 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away July 24th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Jean Roe Vines; his parents, Raymond Chester and Edna Jerrnigan Vines; and his sister, Sandra Lister. Ray is survived by his children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines- Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines Jr. and...

Tony L. Huddleston

Tony L. Huddleston

Jul 24, 2016

Tony L. Huddleston, of Riner, VA, formerly of Bedford County, passed through this life on July 24th, 2016 doing what he loved with who he loved. Tony was an esteemed father, brother, coach, umpire, friend, and to all that knew him an intense WAHOO fan! Tony’s passion for his family, the love of the game, and all the “kids that...

Janet G. Minton

Janet G. Minton

Jul 24, 2016

Janet Grogan Minton of Christiansburg, Va., went to heaven on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ross Minton; daughter, Heather Minton Southard; son-in-law, Jonathan Southard; and grandson, Seth Southard. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy A. Grogan; sister, Nancy Beach; beloved in-laws, Joe and Gaye Goodall; several aunts, an uncle, nephews,...

Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward

Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward

Jul 24, 2016

Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, and formerly of Floyd, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the Kroontje Health Care Center. Gwen was born in Waycross, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Ward. She is survived by her children, William H. Ward, Angela W. Baldyga, and Rebecca W. Miller; and...

Richard Edward Rush

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...

Rachel Dorothy Kanode

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.,...

Michael Wayne Poff

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;...

Byrd Lewis Craft, Jr.

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...

Kathleen Doris Roop

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,...

James Joseph Long

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...

Margaret Peggy Stimely

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...

Virgie Yearout (Vest) Ratcliffe

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-...

James Edgar Garrison, Sr.

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...

Cheryl (Clark) McCullen

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...

Shelby June Coble Dalton

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...

Arthur Lee Martin

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...

Barbara Ann Sutphin

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;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Diana Lee Bane

Diana Lee Bane

Jul 26, 2016

Diana Lee Bane, 60 of Christiansburg died July 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Bane; her mother and father, Stella and Harry Shepard. She is survived by her daughter, Misty G. Vest; sons, Joey M. Bane, Shawn M. Bane; grandchildren, Molly E. Bane and Michael J. Bane. Mrs. Bane is also survived by her...

Larry Levaughn Smith

Larry Levaughn Smith

Jul 25, 2016

Larry Levaughn Smith, 72, of Ironto, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on July 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Dorothy Altizer Smith; and sister, Sharon Griffith. Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Bostic Smith; son, Lucas L. Smith; brothers, Rodger Smith (Nelda); sister, Linda Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Margie Bostic; brother-in-law, Jack Bostic (Sue); nieces...

Roger Dale Farmer

Roger Dale Farmer

Jul 25, 2016

Roger Dale Farmer, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hinkley Farmer; his father, Henry Farmer; and mother, Frances Farmer. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Farmer and James Farmer. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters and their spouses and boyfriend, Mitzi...

Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.

Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.

Jul 24, 2016

Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr., 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away July 24th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Jean Roe Vines; his parents, Raymond Chester and Edna Jerrnigan Vines; and his sister, Sandra Lister. Ray is survived by his children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines- Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines Jr. and...

Tony L. Huddleston

Tony L. Huddleston

Jul 24, 2016

Tony L. Huddleston, of Riner, VA, formerly of Bedford County, passed through this life on July 24th, 2016 doing what he loved with who he loved. Tony was an esteemed father, brother, coach, umpire, friend, and to all that knew him an intense WAHOO fan! Tony’s passion for his family, the love of the game, and all the “kids that...

Janet G. Minton

Janet G. Minton

Jul 24, 2016

Janet Grogan Minton of Christiansburg, Va., went to heaven on Sunday, July 24, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ross Minton; daughter, Heather Minton Southard; son-in-law, Jonathan Southard; and grandson, Seth Southard. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy A. Grogan; sister, Nancy Beach; beloved in-laws, Joe and Gaye Goodall; several aunts, an uncle, nephews,...

Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward

Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward

Jul 24, 2016

Gwendolyn Rose Duncan Ward, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, and formerly of Floyd, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the Kroontje Health Care Center. Gwen was born in Waycross, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Ward. She is survived by her children, William H. Ward, Angela W. Baldyga, and Rebecca W. Miller; and...

Richard Edward Rush

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...

Rachel Dorothy Kanode

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.,...

Michael Wayne Poff

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;...

Byrd Lewis Craft, Jr.

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...

Kathleen Doris Roop

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,...

James Joseph Long

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...

Margaret Peggy Stimely

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...

Virgie Yearout (Vest) Ratcliffe

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-...

James Edgar Garrison, Sr.

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...

Cheryl (Clark) McCullen

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...

Shelby June Coble Dalton

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...

Arthur Lee Martin

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...

Barbara Ann Sutphin

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;...