Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Susan 'Susie' Smith Thomas

Jul 16, 2023

Susan ‘Susie’ Thomas, 81, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Susie was preceded in death by her mother, Ora Smith; father, John Smith; husband, George Thomas. She is survived by her step-daughters, Mary Messina (Steve), Brenda Nicewander and Wanda Duncan; sisters, Viola Howery and Diane Bolling (Scotty); brother, Leroy Smith (Linda); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....

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Sarah Carmen Shealor

Jul 14, 2023

Sarah Carmen Shealor, 81 of Christiansburg, went home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1942, in West Virginia. Preceding her in death are her mother, Katheryn White; father, Frank Broomfield; sister, Libby Wilson; and husband of 40+ years, Bill Price. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 15...

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Donald Lee Grissom

Jul 13, 2023

Donald Lee Grissom, 87, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away at his home on July 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Zona Epperly Grissom, his parents Hubert and Beulah Grissom, sister Kathyrn G. Logan and brother-in -law Ed D’Angelo. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Donna G. and David Bolejack, sons and...

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Paul R Cunningham

Jul 12, 2023

Paul R. Cunningham, 75, of Collinsville, Va, formally of Pilot, Va; died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Hospital with his family by his side. He was a member and deacon of Fairview Baptist Church in Martinsville, Va. Paul served his country in the Armed Forces. He was the son of the late Lewis and Louise Cunningham. He...

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Robert Lee Smith

Jul 11, 2023

Robert Lee Smith, 84, passed away in his home in Christiansburg on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Bailey Smith; his parents, Rev. Robert Thomas and Maude Hurt Smith; and brother-in-law, Richard Hamilton. After graduating from Northumberland High School, Robert earned an Associate Degree in Forestry at Bluefield Junior College. He continued...

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Faye Alderson Nicholson

Jul 9, 2023

Faye Alderson Nicholson, 74 of Pearisburg, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, and ‘Nana’. Faye retired as an English teacher at Narrows High School in 2013. She had a passion for community service, and dedicated many years to various volunteer efforts in the New River Valley. Her contributions to the...

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Donna Jean Ratcliff

Jul 7, 2023

Donna Jean Ratcliff, 90 of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on July 7, 2023. Born in Amigo, WV to the late Charlie and Maude Wells. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Guy Moody Ratcliff who was the love of her life; nieces, Crystal Wilkenson, Patty East McDaniel; grandson, Zachary Downs; sisters, Janabee Carper,...

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Linda Gale Miller

Jul 7, 2023

Linda Gale Miller, age 70 of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her former husband, William Leon Miller, Jr.; mother, Glayda June “Ruby” Roberts; father, William Franklin “Billy” Roberts; and sister, Hazel Ann Roberts Peters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany Nicole and Timothy Andrew Bishop; granddaughters, Eleanor Ruth...

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Ann Snyder Wilson

Jul 4, 2023

Ann Wilson, 76, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell A. and Lola M. Dye Snyder and 4 brothers. Ann is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim Wilson; children, Laura (Chris) Wilson, James (Tiffany) Wilson, Paul (Cathy) Wilson, Richard Snyder, and Edward Wilson;...

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Eunice Elizabeth Gearhart Bond

Jul 2, 2023

Eunice Elizabeth Gearhart Bond, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2023. Eunice was a servant of God, devoted wife, loving mother, Grandma, and “Sweetie”. She was born on July 7, 1933 to the late Russell and Nanola (McGinnis) Gearhart. Eunice retired from Montgomery County Public Schools and was a devoted member of Oak Grove...

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John Richard Decker Jr.

Jul 2, 2023

John Richard Decker Jr., 76, of Christiansburg passed away on July 2, 2023. In the 60’s John’s band, The Critters, produced a couple of national hits. He was retired from the Christiansburg Post Office. John is preceded in death by his father, John Richard Decker. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Ion Decker; sisters & brothers-in-law, Lynne & David...

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David Simmons

Jun 29, 2023

David Simmons, 56, of Reidsville, NC passed away on June 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Simmons; grandparents, Brooks & Evelyn Davis and Howard & Gussy Simmons; parents, Woody Conrad and Betty Fayne Simmons; and brother, Randy Scott. David is survived by his wife, Jamie Camile Simmons; son, Sheldon Douglas Simmons and girlfriend, Shannon; Samantha...

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Carol Barnett Wimmer

Jun 29, 2023

Carol Barnett Wimmer 76 of Shawsville, went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Shelburne Barnett, Jr.; mother and father-in-law, Rachel and Lamer Wimmer. Carol is survived by her mother, Mildred Barnett; husband, Edwin Wimmer; sons, Timothy Wimmer and Chris Wimmer (Lori); grandchildren, Maxwell Wimmer, Brice Wimmer, Blake Wimmer,...

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Clarence E. Alley

Jun 28, 2023

Clarence E. Alley of Blacksburg VA. went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Bertha Alley, brothers Frank, Carl and Ray Alley of Riner, brothers Ervin and Leo Alley of Christiansburg. He is survived by many nephews and nieces and loved by all. Funeral services will be private....

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Elsie Marie Clower

Jun 27, 2023

Elsie Marie Clower, 96 of Shawsville, went to be with her Lord on June 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Elsie Akers; husband, Warren ‘Howard’ Clower; siblings, Sylvia Akers, Sonny Akers; and son-in-law, Roger Maxey. Marie is survived by her daughter, Margaret Maxey; grandsons, Bo Maxey and wife Tammy, Tony Maxey and wife Melissa;...

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Lesia Linkous Pristas

Jun 25, 2023

June 25, 2023, Lesia Linkous Pristas of Riner, left this world to be with our Lord and Savior at the young age of 50 years old. Lesia found out she had cancer in early April 2023. After 3 short months, she gained her wings. Lesia never gave up and continued to talk about a life of recovery, future time working,...

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MICHAEL SCOTT HARVEY Jr.

Jun 20, 2023

Michael “Scott” Harvey Jr., of Floyd Va. passed away on June 20, 2023 at the age of 39. Scott worked at Bishop’s Automotive and Bishop’s Marine Upholstery for over fifteen years. He was passionate about his work, as well as his rare talent. Scott loved his family most of all, he never met a stranger and impacted so many in...

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Dorothy Bond Ratcliffe

Jun 18, 2023

Dorothy Bond Ratcliffe of Pilot, Virginia went to sleep in Jesus, Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 94. Dorothy, the eldest of her siblings, was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 2, 1929, to William Lee and Irma (Flinchum) Bond. Her family moved when she was just a toddler to live and work on the family farm in...

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James Stephen (Steve) Nelson

Jun 16, 2023

James Stephen Nelson (Steve), 75 of Riner, passed away June 16, 2023. He was a good granddaddy and a forward thinker and all around smart feller. Steve was an avid golfer, playing 6 days a week. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Daniel Nelson and Nola Faye Nelson. Steve is survived by his wife, Deezie Nelson; son,...

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Khristi Maureen Hurst

Jun 15, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Khristi Maureen Hurst, of Shawsville, VA, peacefully departed this life surrounded by her loving family. Khristi grew up an Army brat and moved around the country throughout her childhood. She married her soul mate, Dennie, in 1986. In the years to come, they raised their family and made their life in Shawsville. Khristi is survived by...

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