Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Letha Rena Graham

Letha Rena Graham

Nov 22, 2015

Letha Rena Graham, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at her home. She was born on May 8, 1970, in Christiansburg, VA. Letha was a loving mother to her son, Brandon Bishop; and grandmother of three to Hannah, Landon, and Carley (they were the light of her life). In addition to her son and grandchildren, Letha...

Sylvia Cunningham

Sylvia Cunningham

Nov 19, 2015

Sylvia Cunningham, 57, of Christiansburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Sylvia was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Alberta and Robert ‘Bob’ Songer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cunningham was led home by her oldest brother, Lonnie Songer; and father-in-law, James Cunningham. She is survived by her loving husband...

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Nov 18, 2015

Albert James (Jim) Harrison of Christiansburg VA passed away on November 18th 2015. Jim was born in London England on July 8 1926. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison, sister Dorothy Makris and sister Stella Harrison and his beloved cocker spaniels Snoopy and Holly. He is survived by his wife Patricia Harrison of...

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Nov 18, 2015

Lydia Thornton Millirons, 88, of Riner, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was the devoted wife of Glenn Millirons, and along with her husband, was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest W. and Dora Mae Thornton. Lydia was a loving and caring aunt and a longtime member of Sydney Methodist Church and ready participant...

Shirley Wood Casali

Shirley Wood Casali

Nov 16, 2015

Shirley Wood Casali, died at home in Christiansburg, VA, on November 16, 2015. She was born June 2, 1923 in Kimball, WV, to Blanche Roberson Wood and Amos R. Wood. While growing up in Kimball, she was very active in the Houston United Methodist Church, playing piano and assisting with youth ministries. After graduating from Welch High School she attended...

Everett Walter Hall

Everett Walter Hall

Nov 15, 2015

Everett Walter Hall, 85, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home to be reunited with the love of his life, Mary Lou, on Sunday, November 15, 2015. In addition to his wife, Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Norris M. and Bertha; and brother, Herman. He is survived by his sons, Eddie and wife Donna, Larry and wife...

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Nov 15, 2015

On Sunday November 15, 2015, Rose Sharon Shomaker, 61, of Christiansburg, took her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus after a 2 year battle with ALS. Born in Christiansburg, Va, on February 22, 1954, she is survived by her loving father and mother, Marshall and Macel Stone; her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Sowers;...

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Nov 13, 2015

Alvin Bennie Lawson, 74, of Elliston, VA formerly of Draper, NC passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Alvin is survived by his son Brandon Lawson; daughters, Kim Hanna and Leslie and Scott English; grandchildren, Tonya Fields, Tara Cribb, Devin Lawson, Summer English, Autumn English, Zane Lawson, Grady English; great-grandchildren, Braden Hayden and Dalton Cribb; sisters, Louise Trollinger and Elaine...

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

Nov 13, 2015

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart, 87, of Christiansburg, Virginia, previously of Cross Plains, Texas departed this life for his heavenly home, Friday afternoon, November 13, 2015. Bill was the oldest of 10 brothers and sisters. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Charlie” Dehart; mother, Nanny Spangler Dehart; Brothers, Edward DeHart and Jerry DeHart; sisters, Helen White, Sara Clevland...

Barbara June Criner

Barbara June Criner

Nov 9, 2015

Barbara J. Criner, 66, of Salem, formerly of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William W. and June C. Sawyers; brother, William W. Sawyers; and son, Terry Lynn Miles. Barbara is survived by her son, Louis and Sherry Miles; daughter, Milinda and Harold Huff; grandchildren, Amanda Martin, William Huff and...

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Nov 8, 2015

Thomas Bentley Hinkley, 64, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; sisters, Barbara Jennings, Betty Harris, Kate Musselman; brother, Roger Hinkley; great-nephew, Garrett Wilf. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Hinkley; son and his wife, Mike and Melissa Hinkley; daughter and...

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Nov 4, 2015

Lawrence Edward ‘Ed’ Miller Sr., 65, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Ed was a dedicated employee of the Montgomery County Schools system for 28 years, and owned and operated E & M Supermarket in Roanoke for 8 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard George Miller Sr.; and...

Linda Gail Harrison

Linda Gail Harrison

Nov 4, 2015

Linda Gail Harrison, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Harrison; parents, Charles and Melia Sowers; and sister, Susan Breeden. Linda is survived by her daughter, Angie Craiger (Melvin) of Christiansburg; two grandchildren, Kayla Reedy (Lucas) of Roanoke, and Dalton Reedy of Christiansburg; brother,...

William Lloyd 'Bill' Martin

William Lloyd 'Bill' Martin

Nov 3, 2015

William Lloyd Martin, 83, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior after an extended illness on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Ruby Martin. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lytton Martin; sons, Mike Martin and wife Pat, Timmy Martin and fiancée Jessica; grandchildren, Mike Martin Jr. and...

Mary Bones Wright

Mary Bones Wright

Oct 29, 2015

Mary Bones Wright, 105, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Wright; son, Billy Wright; and grandson, David Sutphin. Mary is survived by her daughters, Jackie Sutphin and Shirley LaRue (Joe); grandchildren, Ricky Sutphin (Janet), Doris Dickerson (Mike), Melvin Wright, and Butch Wright; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law,...

Zachary Robert Arrington

Zachary Robert Arrington

Oct 28, 2015

Zachary Robert Arrington, an infant, was born on October 28, 2015 at 5:05 am. He had a mere 29 minutes on this earth to leave a lifetime of love behind him. Zachary returned to heaven at 5:34 am. He is survived by his mother, Ashley Hodge; big brother Mason of Blacksburg; his father, Henry Arrington, also of Blacksburg; maternal grandparents,...

Terry Thomas Curtis

Terry Thomas Curtis

Oct 27, 2015

Terry Thomas Curtis, 82, of Christiansburg, left the world behind to walk with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was born on August 29, 1933, in Culpepper County, the son of the late Raymond Wellington Curtis and Anne Virginia Curtis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sallie Anne Clements. Terry served in both the United States...

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Oct 27, 2015

Geneva Hall Woolwine, 100, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Born on December 8, 1914, in Montgomery County, VA, to the late Mathew and Gillie Hall, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Woolwine; sons, Earl, Edward, and Harold Lee Woolwine; grandchildren, Sharon Thompson, Michael Thompson, Bonnie Thompson, and Billy Godbey. Geneva is survived by...

Ida Pearl Thompson

Ida Pearl Thompson

Oct 25, 2015

Ida Pearl Thompson, of Christiansburg, began her life with the Lord on her 89th birthday, Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Eura Hylton Buckner; husband, Pleas Arnold Thompson; brothers, Kelly, Marchie, Edward, James, and Luther Buckner; sisters, Candis Phillips, Dorus Martin, Frances Bishop, Nora Bee Buckner, and Elva Gearheart. Ida is survived...

Shirley Aline Combs

Shirley Aline Combs

Oct 24, 2015

Shirley Aline Combs, born July 9, 1945, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy E. Combs; her sons, Billy Ray Combs, and Danny Combs. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Combs Brickey,and Tammy Combs; her grandchildren, Amy Fitzgerald, Lisa Keeling, Evan Combs,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Letha Rena Graham

Letha Rena Graham

Nov 22, 2015

Letha Rena Graham, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at her home. She was born on May 8, 1970, in Christiansburg, VA. Letha was a loving mother to her son, Brandon Bishop; and grandmother of three to Hannah, Landon, and Carley (they were the light of her life). In addition to her son and grandchildren, Letha...

Sylvia Cunningham

Sylvia Cunningham

Nov 19, 2015

Sylvia Cunningham, 57, of Christiansburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Sylvia was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Alberta and Robert ‘Bob’ Songer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cunningham was led home by her oldest brother, Lonnie Songer; and father-in-law, James Cunningham. She is survived by her loving husband...

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Albert James 'Jim' Harrison

Nov 18, 2015

Albert James (Jim) Harrison of Christiansburg VA passed away on November 18th 2015. Jim was born in London England on July 8 1926. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison, sister Dorothy Makris and sister Stella Harrison and his beloved cocker spaniels Snoopy and Holly. He is survived by his wife Patricia Harrison of...

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Lydia Thornton Millirons

Nov 18, 2015

Lydia Thornton Millirons, 88, of Riner, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was the devoted wife of Glenn Millirons, and along with her husband, was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest W. and Dora Mae Thornton. Lydia was a loving and caring aunt and a longtime member of Sydney Methodist Church and ready participant...

Shirley Wood Casali

Shirley Wood Casali

Nov 16, 2015

Shirley Wood Casali, died at home in Christiansburg, VA, on November 16, 2015. She was born June 2, 1923 in Kimball, WV, to Blanche Roberson Wood and Amos R. Wood. While growing up in Kimball, she was very active in the Houston United Methodist Church, playing piano and assisting with youth ministries. After graduating from Welch High School she attended...

Everett Walter Hall

Everett Walter Hall

Nov 15, 2015

Everett Walter Hall, 85, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home to be reunited with the love of his life, Mary Lou, on Sunday, November 15, 2015. In addition to his wife, Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Norris M. and Bertha; and brother, Herman. He is survived by his sons, Eddie and wife Donna, Larry and wife...

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Rose Sharon Shomaker

Nov 15, 2015

On Sunday November 15, 2015, Rose Sharon Shomaker, 61, of Christiansburg, took her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus after a 2 year battle with ALS. Born in Christiansburg, Va, on February 22, 1954, she is survived by her loving father and mother, Marshall and Macel Stone; her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jennifer Sowers;...

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Alvin Bennie Lawson

Nov 13, 2015

Alvin Bennie Lawson, 74, of Elliston, VA formerly of Draper, NC passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015. Alvin is survived by his son Brandon Lawson; daughters, Kim Hanna and Leslie and Scott English; grandchildren, Tonya Fields, Tara Cribb, Devin Lawson, Summer English, Autumn English, Zane Lawson, Grady English; great-grandchildren, Braden Hayden and Dalton Cribb; sisters, Louise Trollinger and Elaine...

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart

Nov 13, 2015

William (Bill) Lewis DeHart, 87, of Christiansburg, Virginia, previously of Cross Plains, Texas departed this life for his heavenly home, Friday afternoon, November 13, 2015. Bill was the oldest of 10 brothers and sisters. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Charlie” Dehart; mother, Nanny Spangler Dehart; Brothers, Edward DeHart and Jerry DeHart; sisters, Helen White, Sara Clevland...

Barbara June Criner

Barbara June Criner

Nov 9, 2015

Barbara J. Criner, 66, of Salem, formerly of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William W. and June C. Sawyers; brother, William W. Sawyers; and son, Terry Lynn Miles. Barbara is survived by her son, Louis and Sherry Miles; daughter, Milinda and Harold Huff; grandchildren, Amanda Martin, William Huff and...

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Thomas Bentley 'Tom' Hinkley

Nov 8, 2015

Thomas Bentley Hinkley, 64, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; sisters, Barbara Jennings, Betty Harris, Kate Musselman; brother, Roger Hinkley; great-nephew, Garrett Wilf. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Hinkley; son and his wife, Mike and Melissa Hinkley; daughter and...

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Lawrence Edward 'Ed' Miller Sr

Nov 4, 2015

Lawrence Edward ‘Ed’ Miller Sr., 65, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Ed was a dedicated employee of the Montgomery County Schools system for 28 years, and owned and operated E & M Supermarket in Roanoke for 8 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard George Miller Sr.; and...

Linda Gail Harrison

Linda Gail Harrison

Nov 4, 2015

Linda Gail Harrison, 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Harrison; parents, Charles and Melia Sowers; and sister, Susan Breeden. Linda is survived by her daughter, Angie Craiger (Melvin) of Christiansburg; two grandchildren, Kayla Reedy (Lucas) of Roanoke, and Dalton Reedy of Christiansburg; brother,...

William Lloyd 'Bill' Martin

William Lloyd 'Bill' Martin

Nov 3, 2015

William Lloyd Martin, 83, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior after an extended illness on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Ruby Martin. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lytton Martin; sons, Mike Martin and wife Pat, Timmy Martin and fiancée Jessica; grandchildren, Mike Martin Jr. and...

Mary Bones Wright

Mary Bones Wright

Oct 29, 2015

Mary Bones Wright, 105, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Wright; son, Billy Wright; and grandson, David Sutphin. Mary is survived by her daughters, Jackie Sutphin and Shirley LaRue (Joe); grandchildren, Ricky Sutphin (Janet), Doris Dickerson (Mike), Melvin Wright, and Butch Wright; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law,...

Zachary Robert Arrington

Zachary Robert Arrington

Oct 28, 2015

Zachary Robert Arrington, an infant, was born on October 28, 2015 at 5:05 am. He had a mere 29 minutes on this earth to leave a lifetime of love behind him. Zachary returned to heaven at 5:34 am. He is survived by his mother, Ashley Hodge; big brother Mason of Blacksburg; his father, Henry Arrington, also of Blacksburg; maternal grandparents,...

Terry Thomas Curtis

Terry Thomas Curtis

Oct 27, 2015

Terry Thomas Curtis, 82, of Christiansburg, left the world behind to walk with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was born on August 29, 1933, in Culpepper County, the son of the late Raymond Wellington Curtis and Anne Virginia Curtis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sallie Anne Clements. Terry served in both the United States...

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Oct 27, 2015

Geneva Hall Woolwine, 100, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Born on December 8, 1914, in Montgomery County, VA, to the late Mathew and Gillie Hall, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Woolwine; sons, Earl, Edward, and Harold Lee Woolwine; grandchildren, Sharon Thompson, Michael Thompson, Bonnie Thompson, and Billy Godbey. Geneva is survived by...

Ida Pearl Thompson

Ida Pearl Thompson

Oct 25, 2015

Ida Pearl Thompson, of Christiansburg, began her life with the Lord on her 89th birthday, Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Eura Hylton Buckner; husband, Pleas Arnold Thompson; brothers, Kelly, Marchie, Edward, James, and Luther Buckner; sisters, Candis Phillips, Dorus Martin, Frances Bishop, Nora Bee Buckner, and Elva Gearheart. Ida is survived...

Shirley Aline Combs

Shirley Aline Combs

Oct 24, 2015

Shirley Aline Combs, born July 9, 1945, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy E. Combs; her sons, Billy Ray Combs, and Danny Combs. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Combs Brickey,and Tammy Combs; her grandchildren, Amy Fitzgerald, Lisa Keeling, Evan Combs,...