Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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;...

Mary Lee Basham-Cline

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...

Corlis E Brammer

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...

Leslie Ann Skidmore

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,...

Michelle Clower Lyons

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...

Phyllis Ann Smith

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,...

Edward Lee Howell

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...

Christine W. Akers

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;...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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;...

Mary Lee Basham-Cline

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...

Corlis E Brammer

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...

Leslie Ann Skidmore

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,...

Michelle Clower Lyons

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...

Phyllis Ann Smith

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,...

Edward Lee Howell

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...

Christine W. Akers

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;...

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...