Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Pamela June Vaughn

Pamela June Vaughn

Jul 9, 2017

Vaughn, Pamela June, 55 of Christiansburg, VA, was called Home by our Father in Heaven on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry Vaughn and Mary Munoz. She is survived by her son David Wells, Jr. and wife Bonnie; grandchildren Sharrissa, Nevaeh, and Lil’ Jonnie Wells; siblings Sharon Hinkley, Barry Vaughn, Henry Smith, Kathy...

Norma Jean Smith Mitchell

Norma Jean Smith Mitchell

Jul 4, 2017

Norma Jean Smith Mitchell, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Mitchell. Norma is survived by her son, William R. Mitchell; sister, Barbara Griffith and fiancé Glenn Hancock; brother, Danny Thompson and wife Nancy; and a special friend, Dawn, who helped take care of her in her final...

William Edward 'Eddy' Watson

William Edward 'Eddy' Watson

Jul 1, 2017

William Edward (Eddy) Watson died peacefully at the Carillon New River Medical Center on July 1, 2017 after a 21 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A native of the Shiloh Community of Rutherford County, NC, Eddy had resided at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA since August 2015, when he relocated to be near his beloved niece and her family....

Edgar 'Bud' Thomas

Edgar 'Bud' Thomas

Jun 26, 2017

Edgar “Bud” Thomas, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 26, 2017. Bud was a Fighter Plane Gunner aboard the USS Intrepid with the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church and a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. Bud retired from the Radford Arsenal after 37 ½ years, and...

Kerry Plato Sutherland

Kerry Plato Sutherland

Jun 26, 2017

Kerry Plato Sutherland, 94, of Blacksburg, husband of the late Bertha V. Sutherland, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. He was born October 17, 1922, in Haysi, VA and was the son of the late H. Clint Sutherland and Lillie Myrtle Hay Sutherland. He served the country during World War II as a member of the United States Marine Corps....

Wanda S. Vaught

Wanda S. Vaught

Jun 26, 2017

Wanda S. Vaught of Christiansburg passed away on June 26, 2017, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clyde W. Vaught Jr.; brother, Buren Sneath of Wisconsin; sister, Waneta Kipps of Blacksburg; and parents, Amos and Elva Sneath of Wisconsin. Wanda is survived by...

Joyce Ann Martin Barnett

Joyce Ann Martin Barnett

Jun 25, 2017

Joyce Ann Martin Barnett, 70, of Christiansburg, made her journey home with the Almighty Spirit on June 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merle Allen and Ruby Thelma Martin; and brothers, Bill and Steve Martin. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, David Barnett Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Athena and Alex Zimmer; granddaughter, Cierra Zimmer; and...

Elbert Sherman Riggan

Elbert Sherman Riggan

Jun 21, 2017

Elbert ‘Sherman’ Riggan, 88, of Christiansburg, transitioned into the next phase of his eternal life on June 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Erma Lee Doss Riggan; and brother, Harry Wesley Riggan. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, June Adell Davis Riggan; two daughters, Vicki and spouse Jim Dangerfield of...

Euel Lee Hale Sr

Euel Lee Hale Sr

Jun 20, 2017

Euel Lee Hale Sr., 84, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Born in Floyd, VA, on June 4, 1933, he was the founder and owner of E L Hale Trucking. His CB handle was “Blue Goose” and his sons were his faithful helpers. Euel was the son of the late Hermon and Clara...

Ruth Geraldine Rose

Ruth Geraldine Rose

Jun 19, 2017

Ruth Geraldine Rose, 86, of Shawsville, went home to her Lord on Monday, June 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. Rose Sr.; son, Daniel J. Rose Jr.; and grandson, James Maxfield Jr. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Katie and Glenn Maxfield, Debbie Warrenfeltz and fiancé Kenneth Church, Tammy and Marvin Chappell; 16 grandchildren;...

Sheri Peterson Schetselaar

Sheri Peterson Schetselaar

Jun 16, 2017

Sheri Peterson Schetselaar, formerly of Christiansburg, died Friday, June 16, 2017, at her home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma after a short illness. She was 86 years old. Sheri was born on August 21st, 1930, in Richfield, Utah and was a devoted, lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She spent her entire life in the service...

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Jun 12, 2017

Deborah Ellen Tawney, 60, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Sartin; brother, Jamie Sartin; brother and sister-in-law, Donald ‘Boo’ and Deniese Tawney; and sister-in-law, Mary Reed. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William Tawney Jr.; mother, Charlotte Sartin;...

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Jun 11, 2017

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel, 90, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Born on June 5, 1927 in Christiansburg to the late Charles and Agnes Nixon, she is survived by her husband of 66 years, Roger Rowland Neel; daughter, Patricia Neel Wilson, her husband Gregory and her step-daughter Chandler Wilson of Columbus, OH; son, Roger Rowland Neel Jr....

Brad Lee Neece

Brad Lee Neece

Jun 11, 2017

Brad Lee Neece, 32, of Willis, passed away at home on Sunday, June 11, 2017, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Gary Mitchell Neece; grandparents, Betty and Marvin Martin; and grandfather, Joe Comfort. He is survived by his mom and step-father, Leslie and Bobby Hollandsworth; brother, Mitch; grandmother, Shirley Comfort; grandfather,...

George W. Dalley

George W. Dalley

Jun 11, 2017

August 11 1936 June 11, 2017 George W. Dalley, 80, of Christiansburg and formerly of Reaville, N.J. passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bergan and Bertha Dalley; brothers, Bergan Dalley, Jr., Arhtur Dalley, Milton Dalley. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Feather Dalley; brothers, Harold Dalley and Sherwin Dalley; nieces...

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Jun 10, 2017

Velma Woolwine McDaniel, 97, of Riner, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, S. Henry McDaniel, Sr. ; son, Sam H. McDaniel, Jr. and Son-in-law, S. Wayne Radford. She is survived by her son, L. Wayne "Mac" McDaniel and daughter-in-law, Maggie P. McDaniel; daughters, Mary M. Radford and Jo Ann McDaniel; grandchildren,...

Shirley Ann Martin

Shirley Ann Martin

Jun 10, 2017

Shirley Ann Martin of Christiansburg went to be with her Lord on June 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Quentin and Ella Anna Marie Matherly; and a brother, John Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Cary ‘Gayle’ Martin; and nieces, LeighAnn Davidson (Wayne) and Julie Trent (Scott). Visitation will be from...

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Jun 8, 2017

Rita Coulson Woolwine, 67, of Walton Road in Radford passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly back into the arms of her late husband, William J. Woolwine on June 8, 2017, at Carilion NRVMC. Left to mourn and remember her are daughters, Brandy Woolwine Roop and Angela Woolwine O’Neill (Sean), both of Radford. She was lovingly known as “World’s Greatest Maw...

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Jun 5, 2017

Bobby Eugene Wirt [Bob], age 85, died peacefully on Monday evening, June 5, 2017, at The Crossings At Blacksburg and entered into his Eternal home in Heaven to a sweet and glorious reunion with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his Heavenly family and friends after a long illness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Congestive Heart Failure. He was preceded...

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Jun 5, 2017

Charlsie Ann Linkous went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Charlsie was a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church. Even in sickness, her wonderful smile could light up a room. She especially loved children. Her parents, Milton and Bessie Nolen and husband,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Pamela June Vaughn

Pamela June Vaughn

Jul 9, 2017

Vaughn, Pamela June, 55 of Christiansburg, VA, was called Home by our Father in Heaven on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry Vaughn and Mary Munoz. She is survived by her son David Wells, Jr. and wife Bonnie; grandchildren Sharrissa, Nevaeh, and Lil’ Jonnie Wells; siblings Sharon Hinkley, Barry Vaughn, Henry Smith, Kathy...

Norma Jean Smith Mitchell

Norma Jean Smith Mitchell

Jul 4, 2017

Norma Jean Smith Mitchell, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Mitchell. Norma is survived by her son, William R. Mitchell; sister, Barbara Griffith and fiancé Glenn Hancock; brother, Danny Thompson and wife Nancy; and a special friend, Dawn, who helped take care of her in her final...

William Edward 'Eddy' Watson

William Edward 'Eddy' Watson

Jul 1, 2017

William Edward (Eddy) Watson died peacefully at the Carillon New River Medical Center on July 1, 2017 after a 21 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A native of the Shiloh Community of Rutherford County, NC, Eddy had resided at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA since August 2015, when he relocated to be near his beloved niece and her family....

Edgar 'Bud' Thomas

Edgar 'Bud' Thomas

Jun 26, 2017

Edgar “Bud” Thomas, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 26, 2017. Bud was a Fighter Plane Gunner aboard the USS Intrepid with the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church and a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. Bud retired from the Radford Arsenal after 37 ½ years, and...

Kerry Plato Sutherland

Kerry Plato Sutherland

Jun 26, 2017

Kerry Plato Sutherland, 94, of Blacksburg, husband of the late Bertha V. Sutherland, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. He was born October 17, 1922, in Haysi, VA and was the son of the late H. Clint Sutherland and Lillie Myrtle Hay Sutherland. He served the country during World War II as a member of the United States Marine Corps....

Wanda S. Vaught

Wanda S. Vaught

Jun 26, 2017

Wanda S. Vaught of Christiansburg passed away on June 26, 2017, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clyde W. Vaught Jr.; brother, Buren Sneath of Wisconsin; sister, Waneta Kipps of Blacksburg; and parents, Amos and Elva Sneath of Wisconsin. Wanda is survived by...

Joyce Ann Martin Barnett

Joyce Ann Martin Barnett

Jun 25, 2017

Joyce Ann Martin Barnett, 70, of Christiansburg, made her journey home with the Almighty Spirit on June 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merle Allen and Ruby Thelma Martin; and brothers, Bill and Steve Martin. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, David Barnett Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Athena and Alex Zimmer; granddaughter, Cierra Zimmer; and...

Elbert Sherman Riggan

Elbert Sherman Riggan

Jun 21, 2017

Elbert ‘Sherman’ Riggan, 88, of Christiansburg, transitioned into the next phase of his eternal life on June 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Erma Lee Doss Riggan; and brother, Harry Wesley Riggan. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, June Adell Davis Riggan; two daughters, Vicki and spouse Jim Dangerfield of...

Euel Lee Hale Sr

Euel Lee Hale Sr

Jun 20, 2017

Euel Lee Hale Sr., 84, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Born in Floyd, VA, on June 4, 1933, he was the founder and owner of E L Hale Trucking. His CB handle was “Blue Goose” and his sons were his faithful helpers. Euel was the son of the late Hermon and Clara...

Ruth Geraldine Rose

Ruth Geraldine Rose

Jun 19, 2017

Ruth Geraldine Rose, 86, of Shawsville, went home to her Lord on Monday, June 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. Rose Sr.; son, Daniel J. Rose Jr.; and grandson, James Maxfield Jr. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Katie and Glenn Maxfield, Debbie Warrenfeltz and fiancé Kenneth Church, Tammy and Marvin Chappell; 16 grandchildren;...

Sheri Peterson Schetselaar

Sheri Peterson Schetselaar

Jun 16, 2017

Sheri Peterson Schetselaar, formerly of Christiansburg, died Friday, June 16, 2017, at her home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma after a short illness. She was 86 years old. Sheri was born on August 21st, 1930, in Richfield, Utah and was a devoted, lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She spent her entire life in the service...

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Deborah Ellen Tawney

Jun 12, 2017

Deborah Ellen Tawney, 60, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Sartin; brother, Jamie Sartin; brother and sister-in-law, Donald ‘Boo’ and Deniese Tawney; and sister-in-law, Mary Reed. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William Tawney Jr.; mother, Charlotte Sartin;...

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel

Jun 11, 2017

Sally Ellen Nixon Neel, 90, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Born on June 5, 1927 in Christiansburg to the late Charles and Agnes Nixon, she is survived by her husband of 66 years, Roger Rowland Neel; daughter, Patricia Neel Wilson, her husband Gregory and her step-daughter Chandler Wilson of Columbus, OH; son, Roger Rowland Neel Jr....

Brad Lee Neece

Brad Lee Neece

Jun 11, 2017

Brad Lee Neece, 32, of Willis, passed away at home on Sunday, June 11, 2017, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Gary Mitchell Neece; grandparents, Betty and Marvin Martin; and grandfather, Joe Comfort. He is survived by his mom and step-father, Leslie and Bobby Hollandsworth; brother, Mitch; grandmother, Shirley Comfort; grandfather,...

George W. Dalley

George W. Dalley

Jun 11, 2017

August 11 1936 June 11, 2017 George W. Dalley, 80, of Christiansburg and formerly of Reaville, N.J. passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bergan and Bertha Dalley; brothers, Bergan Dalley, Jr., Arhtur Dalley, Milton Dalley. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Feather Dalley; brothers, Harold Dalley and Sherwin Dalley; nieces...

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Velma Woolwine McDaneil

Jun 10, 2017

Velma Woolwine McDaniel, 97, of Riner, Virginia passed away on June 10, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, S. Henry McDaniel, Sr. ; son, Sam H. McDaniel, Jr. and Son-in-law, S. Wayne Radford. She is survived by her son, L. Wayne "Mac" McDaniel and daughter-in-law, Maggie P. McDaniel; daughters, Mary M. Radford and Jo Ann McDaniel; grandchildren,...

Shirley Ann Martin

Shirley Ann Martin

Jun 10, 2017

Shirley Ann Martin of Christiansburg went to be with her Lord on June 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Quentin and Ella Anna Marie Matherly; and a brother, John Nelson. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Cary ‘Gayle’ Martin; and nieces, LeighAnn Davidson (Wayne) and Julie Trent (Scott). Visitation will be from...

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Rita Coulson Woolwine

Jun 8, 2017

Rita Coulson Woolwine, 67, of Walton Road in Radford passed away suddenly and very unexpectedly back into the arms of her late husband, William J. Woolwine on June 8, 2017, at Carilion NRVMC. Left to mourn and remember her are daughters, Brandy Woolwine Roop and Angela Woolwine O’Neill (Sean), both of Radford. She was lovingly known as “World’s Greatest Maw...

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Bobby Eugene Wirt

Jun 5, 2017

Bobby Eugene Wirt [Bob], age 85, died peacefully on Monday evening, June 5, 2017, at The Crossings At Blacksburg and entered into his Eternal home in Heaven to a sweet and glorious reunion with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his Heavenly family and friends after a long illness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Congestive Heart Failure. He was preceded...

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Charlsie Ann Linkous

Jun 5, 2017

Charlsie Ann Linkous went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Charlsie was a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church. Even in sickness, her wonderful smile could light up a room. She especially loved children. Her parents, Milton and Bessie Nolen and husband,...