Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Rosa Lee Musser

Rosa Lee Musser

Nov 6, 2024

Rosa Lee Musser, 58, of Radford, VA, passed away on November 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Washington and Virginia May Jones; a sister, Alice Marie Fall; her husband, Keith Musser; and, a nephew, Ryan Duncan.

She is survived by her nieces, Amanda Jones (Tammy Duncan), Mary Rose, nephew, Richard Rose, brother, Roger Jones; daughter, Melissa...

Lyndall Mae Hall Cole

Lyndall Mae Hall Cole

Nov 3, 2024

Lyndall Mae Hall Cole, 82, of Pilot, VA passed away on November 3, 2024.

 Lyndall was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, William (Bill) Cole; parents, Alfred and Maeda Hall; brother Tommy, half –brothers Roy, Martin, Lewis, and Ernie; half-sisters Emma Bower and Alberta Agee; nephew Chris Hall; and in-laws Irvin and Elsie Cole. 

Lyndall is survived...

Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep

Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep

Nov 3, 2024

Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep, age 86 of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Zenith Huffman Heslep; wife, Barbara Davis Heslep.

He is survived by his children, Barry Heslep, Stephanie Davis, Chris Heslep, and Tim Heslep; brother and sister-in-law, Maynard and Gail Martin Heslep; sisters, Joan Heslep, and Shirley Moon;...

Barbara Shepherd

Barbara Shepherd

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Shepherd, 81, amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on October 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Bowers and father HO Moore; and her beloved husband, Larry Shepherd; and baby daughter Vicky. Mom was a 4'10" (although she claimed she was once 5 ' tall) dynamo and the strongest and most loving person. She...

Pansy Florene Puckett

Pansy Florene Puckett

Oct 31, 2024

Pansy Florene Puckett passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her parents, Heral Glenn Legg and Clara Burgin Legg of Hutchinson Kansas. Left to cherish her memory are Glenda Legg Ward, her sister and her four sons, Tobin, Tad (Kristen), Tim and Tedd (Lisa). Pansy also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Kara, Cameron,...

Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr

Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr

Oct 31, 2024

Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr. age 62 of Elliston passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hicks, Sr.; sisters, Patricia Wheeling, and Janet Nunley; also, his beloved dog, Sissy. 

Everett is survived by his mother, Mazie Hicks; daughter, Vanessa and husband JR; brother, Daniel Hicks and wife Christy; sisters, Rebecca Hoback, Robin...

James Newton Elkins

James Newton Elkins

Oct 30, 2024

James Newton Elkins, born on February 9, 1945, in Vaughn, West Virginia, went to his Heavenly home on October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Wise, father Earl Elkins, brother Dallas Elkins, and sister Delores Falls. James is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lura Ann Elkins, daughter Stephanie Elkins Tawney (Tracey), sons...

Mary Anissa Wood

Mary Anissa Wood

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Anissa Wood, 57 of Shawsville, passed away October 29, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Andy Wood; aunts, Barbara and Mattie; and uncle, Arthur.

Mary is survived by her significant other, Ormand Honaker; sons, Andrew 'Kevin' Wood (Stella), Tony Cole Odham; grandchildren, Makayla Wood, Jasmine Wood, Scarlett Wood, John 'Charlie' Mason; mother, Mary Ellen Wood; siblings,...

Maria S. Vass-Gal

Maria S. Vass-Gal

Oct 28, 2024

Maria Suzanne Vass Gal, “Susie”, passed away at age 75 on October 28th, 2024 in Galax, VA. Susie was originally from Hungary, but emigrated to the US with her family at a young age. She graduated from Sacred Heart University and Virginia Tech, with Masters in Library Science and Counseling. Susie had a passion for history, and writing, and enjoyed...

Joseph “Joe” Reece Sowers

Joseph “Joe” Reece Sowers

Oct 28, 2024

Joseph Reece “Joe” Sowers passed peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Portal, Georgia with his daughter by his side. He was born September 12, 1928 in Pilot, Virginia the son of Joseph R and Roxie G (Poff) Sowers. 

 Joe was a veteran of the Army, has served as a lineman and Electrical construction worker until he retired at...

Pauline Phillips

Pauline Phillips

Oct 22, 2024

Pauline Phillips, 96, of Radford on 114 passed away on October 22, 2024. She retired from Imperial Reading, the overall factory, after 38 years of service. She was a long-time member of Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church, but in the last few years attended Wake Forest Baptist Church. One of her proudest accomplishments was being a caretaker to her parents in...

Harold Sword

Harold Sword

Oct 16, 2024

Harold Sword, age 73, passed away October 16th,2024 at his home in Shawsville from cancer. Surviving are his wife Lisa Dickerson Sword, son Frankie, daughter Savannah, Sister in laws, Martha Pearman, Peggy Willis, and Debra Nack. Special thanks to Dottie Hatcher for being with us to help with Harold's care and Jenna from Good Samaritan Hospice. Thanks also to friends...

Betty Sue Ferrell Stanger

Betty Sue Ferrell Stanger

Oct 16, 2024

Betty Sue Ferrell Stanger, 84 originally of New Castle, VA, but more recently of Roanoke, VA, passed away October 16, 2024.

Betty was a labor and delivery nurse for her entire career that spanned 40 years at Radford Hospital and Carilion Roanoke Memorial. She attended Edgewood Christian Church and enjoyed her flowers and taking care of them.

She was preceded in death...

Richard Brent Hawes

Richard Brent Hawes

Oct 15, 2024

Richard Brent Hawes, 65, of Salem, Virginia passed away on October 15th, 2024.

Born in Roanoke to Ben Miller Hawes and Sarah Virginia Sumpter Hawes. Brent was a 1977 graduate of Cave Spring High School. 

A master of many trades, Brent spent his time as a beekeeper, entrepreneur, and an avid shooter among countless other interests. 

He loved to cook intricate meals for...

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Oct 13, 2024

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr of Shawsville VA passed away Sunday October 13th at the age of 57.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie Gene Hooker Sr and Margaret Ann Hall. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Laura Hooker; daughter, Sierra Hooker (Coleman), as well as multiple cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Old...

Sidney Millon Driver

Sidney Millon Driver

Oct 10, 2024

Sidney Millon Driver, 84, of Riner, Virginia, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Lewis-Grace Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Durham, NC, the son of the late Roy Driver and Grace Lewis Driver. His deep love for God, his country, and his family was always present in Sidney throughout his life here on earth. He was...

David McKinley Light

David McKinley Light

Oct 10, 2024

David McKinley Light, 70 of Christiansburg passed away October 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Capitola Light; and his brother, Billy Light.

David is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Terry Meredith Light; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Michelle Light; grandchildren, Camden Mielnicki, McKinley Light, Brienne Light; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Winfred Harris;...

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Eugene Putnam, 69 of Radford passed away October 9th 2024 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Thelma Putnam; his sister Dixie Wallace Putnam; his brother Richard Warren Putnam; and son-in-law David Elmore.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jane Ann Putnam; daughter, Katherine Putnam Elmore; son, Philip Andrew Putnam; grandson,...

Donald Ray Ashworth

Donald Ray Ashworth

Oct 7, 2024

                                                                                             Donald Ray Ashworth

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Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Oct 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

April 26, 1955 – October 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine, born in Bracey, Virginia, to Robert Allen Valentine Sr. (Nov. 14, 1911–Jan. 8, 1999) and Lorraine Mayo Valentine (Jan. 8, 1919–Oct. 12, 2016), moved to heaven on Thursday, October 3, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus; his parents; brothers George,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Rosa Lee Musser

Rosa Lee Musser

Nov 6, 2024

Rosa Lee Musser, 58, of Radford, VA, passed away on November 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Washington and Virginia May Jones; a sister, Alice Marie Fall; her husband, Keith Musser; and, a nephew, Ryan Duncan.

She is survived by her nieces, Amanda Jones (Tammy Duncan), Mary Rose, nephew, Richard Rose, brother, Roger Jones; daughter, Melissa...

Lyndall Mae Hall Cole

Lyndall Mae Hall Cole

Nov 3, 2024

Lyndall Mae Hall Cole, 82, of Pilot, VA passed away on November 3, 2024.

 Lyndall was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, William (Bill) Cole; parents, Alfred and Maeda Hall; brother Tommy, half –brothers Roy, Martin, Lewis, and Ernie; half-sisters Emma Bower and Alberta Agee; nephew Chris Hall; and in-laws Irvin and Elsie Cole. 

Lyndall is survived...

Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep

Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep

Nov 3, 2024

Alfred Lee Franklin Heslep, age 86 of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Zenith Huffman Heslep; wife, Barbara Davis Heslep.

He is survived by his children, Barry Heslep, Stephanie Davis, Chris Heslep, and Tim Heslep; brother and sister-in-law, Maynard and Gail Martin Heslep; sisters, Joan Heslep, and Shirley Moon;...

Barbara Shepherd

Barbara Shepherd

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Shepherd, 81, amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on October 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Bowers and father HO Moore; and her beloved husband, Larry Shepherd; and baby daughter Vicky. Mom was a 4'10" (although she claimed she was once 5 ' tall) dynamo and the strongest and most loving person. She...

Pansy Florene Puckett

Pansy Florene Puckett

Oct 31, 2024

Pansy Florene Puckett passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her parents, Heral Glenn Legg and Clara Burgin Legg of Hutchinson Kansas. Left to cherish her memory are Glenda Legg Ward, her sister and her four sons, Tobin, Tad (Kristen), Tim and Tedd (Lisa). Pansy also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Kara, Cameron,...

Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr

Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr

Oct 31, 2024

Marvin Everett Hicks, Jr. age 62 of Elliston passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hicks, Sr.; sisters, Patricia Wheeling, and Janet Nunley; also, his beloved dog, Sissy. 

Everett is survived by his mother, Mazie Hicks; daughter, Vanessa and husband JR; brother, Daniel Hicks and wife Christy; sisters, Rebecca Hoback, Robin...

James Newton Elkins

James Newton Elkins

Oct 30, 2024

James Newton Elkins, born on February 9, 1945, in Vaughn, West Virginia, went to his Heavenly home on October 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother Gladys Wise, father Earl Elkins, brother Dallas Elkins, and sister Delores Falls. James is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lura Ann Elkins, daughter Stephanie Elkins Tawney (Tracey), sons...

Mary Anissa Wood

Mary Anissa Wood

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Anissa Wood, 57 of Shawsville, passed away October 29, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Andy Wood; aunts, Barbara and Mattie; and uncle, Arthur.

Mary is survived by her significant other, Ormand Honaker; sons, Andrew 'Kevin' Wood (Stella), Tony Cole Odham; grandchildren, Makayla Wood, Jasmine Wood, Scarlett Wood, John 'Charlie' Mason; mother, Mary Ellen Wood; siblings,...

Maria S. Vass-Gal

Maria S. Vass-Gal

Oct 28, 2024

Maria Suzanne Vass Gal, “Susie”, passed away at age 75 on October 28th, 2024 in Galax, VA. Susie was originally from Hungary, but emigrated to the US with her family at a young age. She graduated from Sacred Heart University and Virginia Tech, with Masters in Library Science and Counseling. Susie had a passion for history, and writing, and enjoyed...

Joseph “Joe” Reece Sowers

Joseph “Joe” Reece Sowers

Oct 28, 2024

Joseph Reece “Joe” Sowers passed peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Portal, Georgia with his daughter by his side. He was born September 12, 1928 in Pilot, Virginia the son of Joseph R and Roxie G (Poff) Sowers. 

 Joe was a veteran of the Army, has served as a lineman and Electrical construction worker until he retired at...

Pauline Phillips

Pauline Phillips

Oct 22, 2024

Pauline Phillips, 96, of Radford on 114 passed away on October 22, 2024. She retired from Imperial Reading, the overall factory, after 38 years of service. She was a long-time member of Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church, but in the last few years attended Wake Forest Baptist Church. One of her proudest accomplishments was being a caretaker to her parents in...

Harold Sword

Harold Sword

Oct 16, 2024

Harold Sword, age 73, passed away October 16th,2024 at his home in Shawsville from cancer. Surviving are his wife Lisa Dickerson Sword, son Frankie, daughter Savannah, Sister in laws, Martha Pearman, Peggy Willis, and Debra Nack. Special thanks to Dottie Hatcher for being with us to help with Harold's care and Jenna from Good Samaritan Hospice. Thanks also to friends...

Betty Sue Ferrell Stanger

Betty Sue Ferrell Stanger

Oct 16, 2024

Betty Sue Ferrell Stanger, 84 originally of New Castle, VA, but more recently of Roanoke, VA, passed away October 16, 2024.

Betty was a labor and delivery nurse for her entire career that spanned 40 years at Radford Hospital and Carilion Roanoke Memorial. She attended Edgewood Christian Church and enjoyed her flowers and taking care of them.

She was preceded in death...

Richard Brent Hawes

Richard Brent Hawes

Oct 15, 2024

Richard Brent Hawes, 65, of Salem, Virginia passed away on October 15th, 2024.

Born in Roanoke to Ben Miller Hawes and Sarah Virginia Sumpter Hawes. Brent was a 1977 graduate of Cave Spring High School. 

A master of many trades, Brent spent his time as a beekeeper, entrepreneur, and an avid shooter among countless other interests. 

He loved to cook intricate meals for...

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr

Oct 13, 2024

Ronnie Gene Hooker Jr of Shawsville VA passed away Sunday October 13th at the age of 57.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie Gene Hooker Sr and Margaret Ann Hall. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Laura Hooker; daughter, Sierra Hooker (Coleman), as well as multiple cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Old...

Sidney Millon Driver

Sidney Millon Driver

Oct 10, 2024

Sidney Millon Driver, 84, of Riner, Virginia, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Lewis-Grace Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Durham, NC, the son of the late Roy Driver and Grace Lewis Driver. His deep love for God, his country, and his family was always present in Sidney throughout his life here on earth. He was...

David McKinley Light

David McKinley Light

Oct 10, 2024

David McKinley Light, 70 of Christiansburg passed away October 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Capitola Light; and his brother, Billy Light.

David is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Terry Meredith Light; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Michelle Light; grandchildren, Camden Mielnicki, McKinley Light, Brienne Light; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Winfred Harris;...

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Ronald Eugene Putnam

Oct 9, 2024

Ronald Eugene Putnam, 69 of Radford passed away October 9th 2024 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Thelma Putnam; his sister Dixie Wallace Putnam; his brother Richard Warren Putnam; and son-in-law David Elmore.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jane Ann Putnam; daughter, Katherine Putnam Elmore; son, Philip Andrew Putnam; grandson,...

Donald Ray Ashworth

Donald Ray Ashworth

Oct 7, 2024

                                                                                             Donald Ray Ashworth

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Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

Oct 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine

April 26, 1955 – October 3, 2024

Glenn Wilbert Valentine, born in Bracey, Virginia, to Robert Allen Valentine Sr. (Nov. 14, 1911–Jan. 8, 1999) and Lorraine Mayo Valentine (Jan. 8, 1919–Oct. 12, 2016), moved to heaven on Thursday, October 3, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus; his parents; brothers George,...