Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Sylvia Akers

Sylvia Akers

Jan 31, 2012

Sylvia Snyder Akers, 84, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Raymond Akers, Sr.; two brothers and six sisters. She is survived by her sons, Raymond Akers and John Akers; and a daughter, Rhonda East, all of Shawsville; grandchildren, Andrea Akers of Shawsville, Amanda & Raymond Rakes of...

Roger Cole

Roger Cole

Jan 27, 2012

Roger Merle Cole, 61 of Narrows passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. The son to the late Cloris and Mae Cole, he was also preceded in death by his sister; Sylvia Cole and his brother; Ardie Cole. He is survived by his wife; Blendia Cole, sons and daughter-in-law; Roger Ray and Julia Cole and grand-daughter; Kristen Cole, son & daughter-in-law;...

Iesha Tang

Iesha Tang

Jan 25, 2012

Iesha Kimerlee Tang, 21, of McKeesport, PA, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Arbadella Conner. She is survived by her mother and step-father, LaTasha Long & Michael Gallimore; father and step-mother, Nguyen Tang & Diana Tang; sister, Asia Tang; brother, Joseph Long; and...

Wayne Twiggs

Wayne Twiggs

Jan 23, 2012

Wayne Gordon Twiggs, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Renee Twiggs; 2 brothers, Ronald Twiggs and George Twiggs; 2 sisters, Frances Shelton and Deborah Twiggs; nephews & nieces, Michael Twiggs, Charles Twiggs, Debbie Twiggs, Eva Twiggs and Thelma Dalton; 3 step-sons, Gary Smith, Timothy Long, and Michael Long; and...

Frank Sale, Sr.

Frank Sale, Sr.

Jan 18, 2012

Frank David Sale, Sr., 82, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home. Mr. Sale was born on September 21, 1929, to the late Albin & Ollie Sale. Mr. Sale graduated from Auburn High School. He was raised a farm boy but ventured into the real estate and auctioneering business in 1952. He was a...

Billy Light

Billy Light

Jan 17, 2012

Billy Howard Light, 64, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He is preceded in death by his mother, Capitola Light. He is survived by his father, Archie Light and his step-mother, Joyce Light of Christiansburg; his companion, Lois Howard of Christiansburg; one sister, Joyce Harris & husband, Winfred; one brother, David Light &...

Lucille Sumner

Lucille Sumner

Jan 17, 2012

Lucille Irene Duncan Sumner, 87, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2012. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter Enoch Duncan and Magdelena Richardson Duncan; her husband, George Owen Sumner; and her brothers, Walter Duncan, Jr. and Buster Duncan. She is survived by her sons, Roy Rogers Sumner of Lovettsville, VA, Steve Alan Sumner...

Colleen Schmidt

Colleen Schmidt

Jan 15, 2012

Colleen Manuel Schmidt, 88, formerly of Pulaski and Christiansburg, VA, departed this life on Sunday, January 15, 2012, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was at home with her daughter’s and son-in-law in Hanover PA. Mrs. Schmidt was born on August 28, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Arthur Schmidt. She was the daughter of...

Gilmer Powers, Jr.

Gilmer Powers, Jr.

Jan 12, 2012

Gilmer Edward (GE) Powers, Jr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012. GE was preceded in death by his parents, Gilmer, Sr. and Cornelia Bailey Powers; his wife, Barbara Burke Powers; his children, Dudley, Linda and Danny; and a great-grandson, Malaki Frith. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Pam & Mark Frith of Christiansburg; granddaughters,...

James Bland

James Bland

Jan 11, 2012

James Edward Bland, 74, of Elliston, VA, passed away on January 11, 2012. He was retired from N & S Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Joeann S. Bland; his children, James Anthony and Terry Lee (Betty); grandchildren, Jessica Sowers (Clinton), whom he raised as his daughter; 2 step-grandchildren, Stephanie Davis (Duane) and Matthew Peyton; 5 step great-grandchildren; brothers...

Allen Miller

Allen Miller

Jan 10, 2012

Allen Clark Miller, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by brothers, George Miller & wife, Nora, and Gary Miller & wife, Nancy; nieces, Crystal Cook and Jessica Quesenberry & husband, Daryl; nephew, Thomas Miller & Amber Peery; and great nephew, Brayden Miller. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012,...

Jessie Musselman

Jessie Musselman

Jan 10, 2012

Jessie Jackson Jackson, 95 years old, of Ferrum, VA, formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Preceding him in death were his mother, Maudie Musselman; father Kyle Musselman; wife, Mary Musselman; son, Walter Musselman; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Willie Musselman & wife, Betty; daughter,...

Michael Bourne

Michael Bourne

Jan 10, 2012

Michael Eugene Bourne, 55, of Christiansburg, Va., peacefully left his family and friends on January 10, 2011. He was greeted by his father, Robert E. Bourne; his grandparents; and his favorite cousin, Sue Lester. Those who cherish his memories are his soul-mate, best friend, and wife, Dianne M. Bourne; his son, Kristopher Shelor-Bourne, Pulaski; his mother, Norma C. Bourne, Dublin;...

Barbara Power

Barbara Power

Jan 9, 2012

Barbara Clarke Power, 68, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Israel Clarke and Dora Levy Clarke; and her husband, Andrew Power. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Haroun & Angela Ghoorahoo, Raschid & Leslie Ghoorahoo, and Sharif Ghoorahoo; and 8 grandchildren. The funeral service will be...

James Williams

James Williams

Jan 8, 2012

James Eugene Williams, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Allen Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Whitt, of Big Stone Gap, VA; son, Allen (Zeke) Williams, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Richard A. Whitt, of Big Stone Gap, VA, Ryan and Kevin White of Pasadena,...

Helen Simmons

Helen Simmons

Jan 7, 2012

Helen Anna Marshall Simmons, Ph.D., departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 7:30 pm at the age of 93. Helen was born on April 12, 1918, in the community of Peck, Carroll County, VA. Her father was Callie Hugh Marshall and her mother was Helen Florence Weedman Marshall. Helen attended grammar school in Willis, VA and high school...

Donna Hall

Donna Hall

Jan 7, 2012

Donna Gentry Hall, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Saturday, January 7, 2012. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Cyrus O. Hall, Jr.; son, Patrick Hall of Cary, NC; daughter, Theresa Attwell & husband, Evans of Houston, TX; and grandchildren, Patrick and Mary Evans Attwell, who lovingly called her “Baba.” Donna...

Margaret Hodge

Margaret Hodge

Jan 7, 2012

Margaret Virginia McGuire Hodge,76, of Christiansburg who was born January 11, 1935, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 7, 2012. A loyal member of Bible Holiness Church, her greatest joy was showing God’s love by helping other people. The daughter of the late John (Buck) and Ruth McGuire she was preceded in death by her...

Jean Ratliff

Jean Ratliff

Jan 7, 2012

Jean Baldwin Ratliff, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on January 7, 2012. She was born in Squire, WV, to Lloyd Leo Baldwin and Lola Martin Baldwin Rowe. Jean was raised in the community of Drill in Russell County, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garcel. Garcel and Jean raised their family in Oakwood, VA, in...

Roxie Davis

Roxie Davis

Jan 6, 2012

Roxie Ellen Lane Davis, 100, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at Richfield Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Edward Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Mammie Hall & husband, Elmer; son, Gary M. Davis & Becky Schmidt; 2 grandsons, Daniel and David Hall; a sister-in-law, Opal Davis; countless nieces and nephews;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Sylvia Akers

Sylvia Akers

Jan 31, 2012

Sylvia Snyder Akers, 84, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Raymond Akers, Sr.; two brothers and six sisters. She is survived by her sons, Raymond Akers and John Akers; and a daughter, Rhonda East, all of Shawsville; grandchildren, Andrea Akers of Shawsville, Amanda & Raymond Rakes of...

Roger Cole

Roger Cole

Jan 27, 2012

Roger Merle Cole, 61 of Narrows passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. The son to the late Cloris and Mae Cole, he was also preceded in death by his sister; Sylvia Cole and his brother; Ardie Cole. He is survived by his wife; Blendia Cole, sons and daughter-in-law; Roger Ray and Julia Cole and grand-daughter; Kristen Cole, son & daughter-in-law;...

Iesha Tang

Iesha Tang

Jan 25, 2012

Iesha Kimerlee Tang, 21, of McKeesport, PA, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Arbadella Conner. She is survived by her mother and step-father, LaTasha Long & Michael Gallimore; father and step-mother, Nguyen Tang & Diana Tang; sister, Asia Tang; brother, Joseph Long; and...

Wayne Twiggs

Wayne Twiggs

Jan 23, 2012

Wayne Gordon Twiggs, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Renee Twiggs; 2 brothers, Ronald Twiggs and George Twiggs; 2 sisters, Frances Shelton and Deborah Twiggs; nephews & nieces, Michael Twiggs, Charles Twiggs, Debbie Twiggs, Eva Twiggs and Thelma Dalton; 3 step-sons, Gary Smith, Timothy Long, and Michael Long; and...

Frank Sale, Sr.

Frank Sale, Sr.

Jan 18, 2012

Frank David Sale, Sr., 82, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home. Mr. Sale was born on September 21, 1929, to the late Albin & Ollie Sale. Mr. Sale graduated from Auburn High School. He was raised a farm boy but ventured into the real estate and auctioneering business in 1952. He was a...

Billy Light

Billy Light

Jan 17, 2012

Billy Howard Light, 64, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He is preceded in death by his mother, Capitola Light. He is survived by his father, Archie Light and his step-mother, Joyce Light of Christiansburg; his companion, Lois Howard of Christiansburg; one sister, Joyce Harris & husband, Winfred; one brother, David Light &...

Lucille Sumner

Lucille Sumner

Jan 17, 2012

Lucille Irene Duncan Sumner, 87, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2012. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter Enoch Duncan and Magdelena Richardson Duncan; her husband, George Owen Sumner; and her brothers, Walter Duncan, Jr. and Buster Duncan. She is survived by her sons, Roy Rogers Sumner of Lovettsville, VA, Steve Alan Sumner...

Colleen Schmidt

Colleen Schmidt

Jan 15, 2012

Colleen Manuel Schmidt, 88, formerly of Pulaski and Christiansburg, VA, departed this life on Sunday, January 15, 2012, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was at home with her daughter’s and son-in-law in Hanover PA. Mrs. Schmidt was born on August 28, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Arthur Schmidt. She was the daughter of...

Gilmer Powers, Jr.

Gilmer Powers, Jr.

Jan 12, 2012

Gilmer Edward (GE) Powers, Jr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012. GE was preceded in death by his parents, Gilmer, Sr. and Cornelia Bailey Powers; his wife, Barbara Burke Powers; his children, Dudley, Linda and Danny; and a great-grandson, Malaki Frith. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Pam & Mark Frith of Christiansburg; granddaughters,...

James Bland

James Bland

Jan 11, 2012

James Edward Bland, 74, of Elliston, VA, passed away on January 11, 2012. He was retired from N & S Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Joeann S. Bland; his children, James Anthony and Terry Lee (Betty); grandchildren, Jessica Sowers (Clinton), whom he raised as his daughter; 2 step-grandchildren, Stephanie Davis (Duane) and Matthew Peyton; 5 step great-grandchildren; brothers...

Allen Miller

Allen Miller

Jan 10, 2012

Allen Clark Miller, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by brothers, George Miller & wife, Nora, and Gary Miller & wife, Nancy; nieces, Crystal Cook and Jessica Quesenberry & husband, Daryl; nephew, Thomas Miller & Amber Peery; and great nephew, Brayden Miller. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012,...

Jessie Musselman

Jessie Musselman

Jan 10, 2012

Jessie Jackson Jackson, 95 years old, of Ferrum, VA, formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Preceding him in death were his mother, Maudie Musselman; father Kyle Musselman; wife, Mary Musselman; son, Walter Musselman; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Willie Musselman & wife, Betty; daughter,...

Michael Bourne

Michael Bourne

Jan 10, 2012

Michael Eugene Bourne, 55, of Christiansburg, Va., peacefully left his family and friends on January 10, 2011. He was greeted by his father, Robert E. Bourne; his grandparents; and his favorite cousin, Sue Lester. Those who cherish his memories are his soul-mate, best friend, and wife, Dianne M. Bourne; his son, Kristopher Shelor-Bourne, Pulaski; his mother, Norma C. Bourne, Dublin;...

Barbara Power

Barbara Power

Jan 9, 2012

Barbara Clarke Power, 68, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Israel Clarke and Dora Levy Clarke; and her husband, Andrew Power. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Haroun & Angela Ghoorahoo, Raschid & Leslie Ghoorahoo, and Sharif Ghoorahoo; and 8 grandchildren. The funeral service will be...

James Williams

James Williams

Jan 8, 2012

James Eugene Williams, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Allen Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Whitt, of Big Stone Gap, VA; son, Allen (Zeke) Williams, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Richard A. Whitt, of Big Stone Gap, VA, Ryan and Kevin White of Pasadena,...

Helen Simmons

Helen Simmons

Jan 7, 2012

Helen Anna Marshall Simmons, Ph.D., departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 7:30 pm at the age of 93. Helen was born on April 12, 1918, in the community of Peck, Carroll County, VA. Her father was Callie Hugh Marshall and her mother was Helen Florence Weedman Marshall. Helen attended grammar school in Willis, VA and high school...

Donna Hall

Donna Hall

Jan 7, 2012

Donna Gentry Hall, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Saturday, January 7, 2012. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Cyrus O. Hall, Jr.; son, Patrick Hall of Cary, NC; daughter, Theresa Attwell & husband, Evans of Houston, TX; and grandchildren, Patrick and Mary Evans Attwell, who lovingly called her “Baba.” Donna...

Margaret Hodge

Margaret Hodge

Jan 7, 2012

Margaret Virginia McGuire Hodge,76, of Christiansburg who was born January 11, 1935, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 7, 2012. A loyal member of Bible Holiness Church, her greatest joy was showing God’s love by helping other people. The daughter of the late John (Buck) and Ruth McGuire she was preceded in death by her...

Jean Ratliff

Jean Ratliff

Jan 7, 2012

Jean Baldwin Ratliff, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on January 7, 2012. She was born in Squire, WV, to Lloyd Leo Baldwin and Lola Martin Baldwin Rowe. Jean was raised in the community of Drill in Russell County, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garcel. Garcel and Jean raised their family in Oakwood, VA, in...

Roxie Davis

Roxie Davis

Jan 6, 2012

Roxie Ellen Lane Davis, 100, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at Richfield Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Edward Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Mammie Hall & husband, Elmer; son, Gary M. Davis & Becky Schmidt; 2 grandsons, Daniel and David Hall; a sister-in-law, Opal Davis; countless nieces and nephews;...