Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

David Wayne Brumfield

David Wayne Brumfield

Dec 14, 2024

On December 14th David Wayne Brumfield went home to be with the Lord and is finally at peace. In his final moments, David was surrounded by his family that loved him immensely. David will be remembered for being a loving father, a doting grandfather and supportive Brother. His greatest gift was his ever-present love and devotion he showed to his...

Terry Lee Nix

Terry Lee Nix

Dec 12, 2024

Terry Lee Nix, 81 of Christiansburg, passed away December 12, 2024.

Terry was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of Community Christian Church in Dublin. He worked at Harrison Radiator, GM, Pullman, Unit Rig, Hubbell Lighting, and as a Management Consultant for several Big 8 accounting firms and Ross Perot’s Company, Electronic Data Systems. As a Management Consultant he...

Effie Mae Dalton

Effie Mae Dalton

Dec 11, 2024

Over ninety-five years ago, Effie Mae Showalter Dalton was born on March 4, 1929 in Floyd County, Virginia. Her father, Giles Henry Showalter was 26 (1903-1936), and her mother, Clona Belle Huff Showalter, was 23 (1905-1989). Effie joined the Showalter household with an older sister, Carrie Virginia Showalter Duncan 1922-2012 (Asa), and an older brother, Esley Alton Showalter 1925-1979 (Canary...

Roger Lee Ratcliffe

Roger Lee Ratcliffe

Dec 10, 2024

Roger Lee Ratcliffe, 75, of Pilot VA, passed away on December 10, 2024. 

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy Ratcliffe and Sallie Mae Spencer Ratcliffe; and brother, James"(Dubby") Ratcliffe. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Nuckols Ratcliffe; nephew, Cory James Ratcliffe; aunts, Sue (George) Kouzoures and Summie Spencer; and many special and loving cousins and friends.

Roger...

Melissa Speedy Suain

Melissa Speedy Suain

Dec 7, 2024

Melissa Speedy Suain, 81, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, December 7 at Commonwealth Assisted Living. She was originally from Hazel Hurst, PA, but was born in Kane, PA. Melissa loved children. Everyone called her Granny, even if she wasn’t their real one. She was active in the fresh air program that arranged for children from New York City to spend...

Drema Jean Tickle Renfroe

Drema Jean Tickle Renfroe

Dec 6, 2024

Drema Jean Tickle Renfroe, beloved wife of Lawrence (Larry) Marshall Renfroe of Christiansburg died Friday Dec 6 after a long illness.

 She was a very special person with four aspects of her personality. She was known to be funny, fiery, gentle, and tough as nails.  

 Born to members of a large Giles County family who moved to Salem, she moved to...

Larry Sheppard

Larry Sheppard

Dec 5, 2024

Larry Reed Sheppard Obituary June 15th 1955 to December 5th 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Reed Sheppard, aged 69 of Christiansburg, Virginia. Larry was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend, who left this earth peacefully by his loving wife’s side of 46 years. Larry fought with...

Lorene Edmonds Lytton

Lorene Edmonds Lytton

Dec 4, 2024

Lorene Edmonds Lytton, 93 of Christiansburg, passed away December 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lytton; parents, Paris and Guyda Edmonds; siblings, Ray Edmonds, Gene Edmonds, Ronald Edmonds, Diamond Edmonds, Odell Paige, Faye Harmon; as well as special niece, Lena Lytton.

Lorene is survived by her children, Ken Lytton (Jerrie), Ritchie Lytton (Trudy), Becky Stoddard (James);...

Charlotte Dudley Moses

Charlotte Dudley Moses

Dec 1, 2024

Charlotte Nadine Dudley Moses, 81 of Blacksburg, passed December 1,2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald H. Moses, Sr.; parents, Harry and Norina Dudley; sons Ronald H. Moses, Jr. and Arthur Dean Moses; grandchildren, William “Joey” Moses and Brandon Moses; brother, Harry C. Dudley, III.

Charlotte is survived by her children, Teresa D. Moses and Keith D. Moses;...

Mary Jean Hall

Mary Jean Hall

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Jean Hall, 89 of Riner, passed away November 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Junior Hall; father, Silas F. Poff; and mother, Mary Chafin Poff.

Mary is survived by her sister, Bonnie Klages; brother and sister-in-law, Jim Poff (Gwen); son and daughter-in-law, Lenny Hall (Tammy); daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Wood (Michael); grandchildren, Lenny Hall, Jr....

Joseph Christian Biggs

Joseph Christian Biggs

Nov 19, 2024

Christiansburg, VA – Joseph Christian Biggs, a beloved partner, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 71. 

Born in Metairie, LA, on October 23, 1953, Chris was known for his positive outlook, loving nature, and quick wit. He enjoyed a good chat and was always ready with a smile and a kind word. Chris...

Sandra Faye Cox Gravley

Sandra Faye Cox Gravley

Nov 19, 2024

Sandra Faye Cox Gravley, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away at her childhood home in Christiansburg, VA on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born February 19, 1956 to  Donald Wesley Cox and Irene Matherley Cox.

Sandra is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rodger Gail Gravley of Max Meadows; her son, Christopher Lee Gravley of SC; her mother,...

Michael Frank Correll

Michael Frank Correll

Nov 18, 2024

Michael Frank Correll, 66, of Belspring VA passed away peacefully on Monday November 18, 2024 with members of his family by his side. 

A faithful christian, Michael pastored several churches with a facebook following of his sermons. He lived his faith daily, offering love and faith to those around him. 

Michael was a  devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. His greatest joy...

Diane Louise (Roberts) Rakes

Diane Louise (Roberts) Rakes

Nov 14, 2024

Diane Louis (Roberts) Rakes, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 with members of her family at her side. Born in 1952 in Christiansburg, Diane was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose unwavering faith and deep love for her family shaped her life.

A proud graduate of Christiansburg High School (Class of...

Linda Hawthorne Fuller

Linda Hawthorne Fuller

Nov 12, 2024

Linda Hawthorne Fuller, born October 30, 1956, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Mac and Louise Hawthorne. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mac and Louise Hawthorne, and brother, James Hawthorne; She is survived by her...

Janice Evelyn Miles

Janice Evelyn Miles

Nov 11, 2024

Janice Evelyn Lester Miles went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2024. She was born April 10, 1947, daughter to the late James Lester Sr. and Zell Lester. Janice was predeceased by brothers, Benny, Curtis, and Jimmy Lester; sisters, Mildred Memitt, Barbara Kenley, Audrey Underwood, and Ann Morgan. 

Janice leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Claude...

Diane Yates

Diane Yates

Nov 9, 2024

Diane Yates, “Sammy” to those that loved her, of Check, Virginia, went to be with the Lord at the age of 70 on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Ann Dalton, father Sherman Burke, and brothers Danny Burke and Greg Dalton. She is survived by her spouse Earl Yates; children Stephanie...

James Lyle Coleman

James Lyle Coleman

Nov 8, 2024

James Lyle Coleman, 80, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 8, 2024. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Audie (Taylor) Coleman. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Sandra (Carlson) Coleman; loving daughters Amy Kowalski (Timothy) and Jodi Coleman; grandsons (his pride and joy) Grant and Mason Kowalski;...

Carolyn Blackwell Snead

Carolyn Blackwell Snead

Nov 7, 2024

Carolyn Gayle Blackwell Snead was born July 4, 1952 as the first child of Harvey and Jaqueline Blackwell in Floyd VA.  After 4 years at Radford College she began a long career at Hubbell Lighting.  On July 26, 1993 she married Douglas Snead. During their early years they worked a large garden and then later setup an Auction House where...

Carrie Elizabeth Dame

Carrie Elizabeth Dame

Nov 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Carrie Elizabeth Dame announce her tragic passing on Thursday November 7, 2024. 

Carrie, 48, is survived by her mother, Susan Hamlin of Blacksburg Virginia; half-brother, Ehron Hicks; devoted husband, Don Dame; son, Kyle Bergman; daughter, Kelsey Bergman (Joe Weekly); grandchildren, Hudson and Josie; and special friend, Shelby Kelley. 

Carrie spent the last 16...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

David Wayne Brumfield

David Wayne Brumfield

Dec 14, 2024

On December 14th David Wayne Brumfield went home to be with the Lord and is finally at peace. In his final moments, David was surrounded by his family that loved him immensely. David will be remembered for being a loving father, a doting grandfather and supportive Brother. His greatest gift was his ever-present love and devotion he showed to his...

Terry Lee Nix

Terry Lee Nix

Dec 12, 2024

Terry Lee Nix, 81 of Christiansburg, passed away December 12, 2024.

Terry was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of Community Christian Church in Dublin. He worked at Harrison Radiator, GM, Pullman, Unit Rig, Hubbell Lighting, and as a Management Consultant for several Big 8 accounting firms and Ross Perot’s Company, Electronic Data Systems. As a Management Consultant he...

Effie Mae Dalton

Effie Mae Dalton

Dec 11, 2024

Over ninety-five years ago, Effie Mae Showalter Dalton was born on March 4, 1929 in Floyd County, Virginia. Her father, Giles Henry Showalter was 26 (1903-1936), and her mother, Clona Belle Huff Showalter, was 23 (1905-1989). Effie joined the Showalter household with an older sister, Carrie Virginia Showalter Duncan 1922-2012 (Asa), and an older brother, Esley Alton Showalter 1925-1979 (Canary...

Roger Lee Ratcliffe

Roger Lee Ratcliffe

Dec 10, 2024

Roger Lee Ratcliffe, 75, of Pilot VA, passed away on December 10, 2024. 

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy Ratcliffe and Sallie Mae Spencer Ratcliffe; and brother, James"(Dubby") Ratcliffe. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Nuckols Ratcliffe; nephew, Cory James Ratcliffe; aunts, Sue (George) Kouzoures and Summie Spencer; and many special and loving cousins and friends.

Roger...

Melissa Speedy Suain

Melissa Speedy Suain

Dec 7, 2024

Melissa Speedy Suain, 81, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, December 7 at Commonwealth Assisted Living. She was originally from Hazel Hurst, PA, but was born in Kane, PA. Melissa loved children. Everyone called her Granny, even if she wasn’t their real one. She was active in the fresh air program that arranged for children from New York City to spend...

Drema Jean Tickle Renfroe

Drema Jean Tickle Renfroe

Dec 6, 2024

Drema Jean Tickle Renfroe, beloved wife of Lawrence (Larry) Marshall Renfroe of Christiansburg died Friday Dec 6 after a long illness.

 She was a very special person with four aspects of her personality. She was known to be funny, fiery, gentle, and tough as nails.  

 Born to members of a large Giles County family who moved to Salem, she moved to...

Larry Sheppard

Larry Sheppard

Dec 5, 2024

Larry Reed Sheppard Obituary June 15th 1955 to December 5th 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Reed Sheppard, aged 69 of Christiansburg, Virginia. Larry was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend, who left this earth peacefully by his loving wife’s side of 46 years. Larry fought with...

Lorene Edmonds Lytton

Lorene Edmonds Lytton

Dec 4, 2024

Lorene Edmonds Lytton, 93 of Christiansburg, passed away December 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lytton; parents, Paris and Guyda Edmonds; siblings, Ray Edmonds, Gene Edmonds, Ronald Edmonds, Diamond Edmonds, Odell Paige, Faye Harmon; as well as special niece, Lena Lytton.

Lorene is survived by her children, Ken Lytton (Jerrie), Ritchie Lytton (Trudy), Becky Stoddard (James);...

Charlotte Dudley Moses

Charlotte Dudley Moses

Dec 1, 2024

Charlotte Nadine Dudley Moses, 81 of Blacksburg, passed December 1,2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald H. Moses, Sr.; parents, Harry and Norina Dudley; sons Ronald H. Moses, Jr. and Arthur Dean Moses; grandchildren, William “Joey” Moses and Brandon Moses; brother, Harry C. Dudley, III.

Charlotte is survived by her children, Teresa D. Moses and Keith D. Moses;...

Mary Jean Hall

Mary Jean Hall

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Jean Hall, 89 of Riner, passed away November 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Junior Hall; father, Silas F. Poff; and mother, Mary Chafin Poff.

Mary is survived by her sister, Bonnie Klages; brother and sister-in-law, Jim Poff (Gwen); son and daughter-in-law, Lenny Hall (Tammy); daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Wood (Michael); grandchildren, Lenny Hall, Jr....

Joseph Christian Biggs

Joseph Christian Biggs

Nov 19, 2024

Christiansburg, VA – Joseph Christian Biggs, a beloved partner, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 71. 

Born in Metairie, LA, on October 23, 1953, Chris was known for his positive outlook, loving nature, and quick wit. He enjoyed a good chat and was always ready with a smile and a kind word. Chris...

Sandra Faye Cox Gravley

Sandra Faye Cox Gravley

Nov 19, 2024

Sandra Faye Cox Gravley, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away at her childhood home in Christiansburg, VA on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born February 19, 1956 to  Donald Wesley Cox and Irene Matherley Cox.

Sandra is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rodger Gail Gravley of Max Meadows; her son, Christopher Lee Gravley of SC; her mother,...

Michael Frank Correll

Michael Frank Correll

Nov 18, 2024

Michael Frank Correll, 66, of Belspring VA passed away peacefully on Monday November 18, 2024 with members of his family by his side. 

A faithful christian, Michael pastored several churches with a facebook following of his sermons. He lived his faith daily, offering love and faith to those around him. 

Michael was a  devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. His greatest joy...

Diane Louise (Roberts) Rakes

Diane Louise (Roberts) Rakes

Nov 14, 2024

Diane Louis (Roberts) Rakes, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 with members of her family at her side. Born in 1952 in Christiansburg, Diane was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose unwavering faith and deep love for her family shaped her life.

A proud graduate of Christiansburg High School (Class of...

Linda Hawthorne Fuller

Linda Hawthorne Fuller

Nov 12, 2024

Linda Hawthorne Fuller, born October 30, 1956, went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Mac and Louise Hawthorne. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mac and Louise Hawthorne, and brother, James Hawthorne; She is survived by her...

Janice Evelyn Miles

Janice Evelyn Miles

Nov 11, 2024

Janice Evelyn Lester Miles went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2024. She was born April 10, 1947, daughter to the late James Lester Sr. and Zell Lester. Janice was predeceased by brothers, Benny, Curtis, and Jimmy Lester; sisters, Mildred Memitt, Barbara Kenley, Audrey Underwood, and Ann Morgan. 

Janice leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Claude...

Diane Yates

Diane Yates

Nov 9, 2024

Diane Yates, “Sammy” to those that loved her, of Check, Virginia, went to be with the Lord at the age of 70 on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Ann Dalton, father Sherman Burke, and brothers Danny Burke and Greg Dalton. She is survived by her spouse Earl Yates; children Stephanie...

James Lyle Coleman

James Lyle Coleman

Nov 8, 2024

James Lyle Coleman, 80, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 8, 2024. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Audie (Taylor) Coleman. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Sandra (Carlson) Coleman; loving daughters Amy Kowalski (Timothy) and Jodi Coleman; grandsons (his pride and joy) Grant and Mason Kowalski;...

Carolyn Blackwell Snead

Carolyn Blackwell Snead

Nov 7, 2024

Carolyn Gayle Blackwell Snead was born July 4, 1952 as the first child of Harvey and Jaqueline Blackwell in Floyd VA.  After 4 years at Radford College she began a long career at Hubbell Lighting.  On July 26, 1993 she married Douglas Snead. During their early years they worked a large garden and then later setup an Auction House where...

Carrie Elizabeth Dame

Carrie Elizabeth Dame

Nov 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Carrie Elizabeth Dame announce her tragic passing on Thursday November 7, 2024. 

Carrie, 48, is survived by her mother, Susan Hamlin of Blacksburg Virginia; half-brother, Ehron Hicks; devoted husband, Don Dame; son, Kyle Bergman; daughter, Kelsey Bergman (Joe Weekly); grandchildren, Hudson and Josie; and special friend, Shelby Kelley. 

Carrie spent the last 16...