Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

Oct 23, 2015

William Thomas (Bill) Hall, 74, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill served as a State Trooper for the Virginia State Police from 1967-1994. The majority of his career was spent stationed in Floyd County, where he continued to reside after his retirement. Bill was born on December 18, 1940,...

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Oct 21, 2015

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore, 39, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Pilot, our sweet angel, was called home to our Lord and Savior on October 21, 2015, after her long, courageous, and always optimistic battle with cancer. A stronger fight has never been fought; she showed great faith and perseverance until the end. She was always a sweet and kindred...

Anna B. Horne

Anna B. Horne

Oct 20, 2015

God gained an Angel in Heaven. Anna B. Horne of Elliston, VA, born July 27, 1937, went to be with God and her husband, James C. Horne on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Demp; and a brother, Will. Left to cherish her memory are her sister,...

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Oct 18, 2015

How fitting that as church bells rang on Sunday morning, October 18, 2015, Frank Alfred Cupp Sr. won his life reward and responded to heaven’s call answering, Glory to God! A very special father, grandfather, and friend left us to begin his life with Jesus and join his precious wife, Ruby Epperly Cupp and many other loved ones. Frank Alfred...

Anna Jean Thompson

Anna Jean Thompson

Oct 18, 2015

Anna Jean Thompson, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Thompson; and parents, George V. and Mary S. Nutter. She worked for many years at the Commissioner of Revenue Office in Montgomery County; afterwards she started Thompson Tax Service, where she helped many...

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Oct 15, 2015

Bobby Randolph Bailey, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV, on October 27, 1929, to the late Basil J. Bailey and Nettie Hartwell, Bob was the seventh of nine children. He was raised in Mercer County, WV, graduated from Beaver High School, and proudly served his country in the...

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Oct 14, 2015

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford started walking on streets of gold with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015. Marie was born on August 10, 1931 in Dry Valley, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Rose Belle Painter Sutphin and John Walter Sutphin as the youngest of three girls. Marie never truly retired as she consistently found new ways to serve people....

Ray Edward Epperly

Ray Edward Epperly

Oct 14, 2015

Our beloved father, Ray Edward Epperly, 77, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bowles Epperly; parents, Willie and Hazel Epperly; and brother Paul Epperly. A firm believer in hard work, he worked his entire life until shortly before his death. He...

Robert Henry Caverly

Robert Henry Caverly

Oct 14, 2015

Robert Henry Caverly, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Coletta J. Kain; his beloved wife, Janet Van Lierop Caverly; and his son-in-law, Michael Brent Overstreet. Bob is survived by his son, Dr. Robert H. Caverly Jr. and wife Maggie of Downingtown, PA; daughter, Anne Caverly...

Harry H. Stanger

Harry H. Stanger

Oct 13, 2015

Harry H. Stanger, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Virginia Tech Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; as well as five brothers; and three sisters. Harry is survived by his sisters-in-law, Betty Stanger, Mida Stanger, Mabel...

Fred L. Spengler

Fred L. Spengler

Oct 12, 2015

Fred L. Spengler, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg.

Janis Wilson LaForce

Janis Wilson LaForce

Oct 11, 2015

Janis Wilson LaForce, 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly Home on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mary Wilson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Larry William Haulman; sons, Tucker LaForce and wife Jody and Tommy LaForce; grandchildren, Faith, Parker, and Millie LaForce; sister, Alice and Dan Wilson;...

Shirley Jean Vines

Shirley Jean Vines

Oct 10, 2015

Shirley Jean Roe Vines, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Pearl Lee Roe; and her sister, Penny Henry. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.; children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines-Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines...

Shelby Richardson

Shelby Richardson

Oct 8, 2015

Shelby Richardson, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Shelby loved her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. There was not a flower that she could not get to grow. We will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sarah Fisher; sister, Kay Dickerson; brother, Jerry Fisher; and...

Elmer Lee Dillard

Elmer Lee Dillard

Oct 7, 2015

Elmer Lee Dillard, 98, of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Elmer is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Dillard; children, Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA, Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ, Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis, VA, Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard, both of Elliston,...

Larry Dudley Yates

Larry Dudley Yates

Oct 4, 2015

Larry Dudley Yates, 60, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dudley Yates; and his beloved wife, Verona Gail Yates. He is survived by his mother, Virginia S. Yates; sons, Eric Yates and wife Melanie, Nick Yates and significant other Candi Branscome; grandchildren, Josie Yates, Gracie Yates, Makenna Yates,...

William Cline Phillips

William Cline Phillips

Oct 2, 2015

William Cline Phillips, 94 of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 2, 2015. Cline served in WW II as a Sergeant Tec 4 Long Shoreman and earned the Good Conduct metal. He enjoyed farming, family and friends. He was a member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ in Radford. The son of the late William Earnest...

Eva Simpkins

Eva Simpkins

Sep 30, 2015

Eva Simpkins, 70, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Sadie Simpkins; and brother, Hugh Simpkins. She is survived by her son, Phillip (Melissa) Simpkins; grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, and Allison Simpkins; great-grandchild, Aiden Lee; brothers, Stevie Simpkins and Randall Simpkins; sisters, Betty Quesenberry, Brenda Lucas, Carolyn Adams, Patsy...

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

Sep 28, 2015

William Douglas ‘Dougie’ Hutchison, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. Dougie is survived by his parents, LeRoy and Joyce Hutchison; sisters, Teresa Wheeling, Opal Mannon, Rhonda Cook, Stephanie Cox; brother, Clarence Hutchison; four nieces; and seven nephews. Thank you for the love and care of Hospice and the special care and love of his two sisters,...

Lucy Costigan Reed

Lucy Costigan Reed

Sep 28, 2015

Lucy Costigan Reed, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was born on September 20, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles C. Costigan and Mary Lucy Woolwine Costigan of Christiansburg. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Reed; daughter, Lois Ann Reed; sisters, Stella Hungate, Ella Kanode, Marjorie Clark; brothers, Johnie...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

Oct 23, 2015

William Thomas (Bill) Hall, 74, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill served as a State Trooper for the Virginia State Police from 1967-1994. The majority of his career was spent stationed in Floyd County, where he continued to reside after his retirement. Bill was born on December 18, 1940,...

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Oct 21, 2015

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore, 39, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Pilot, our sweet angel, was called home to our Lord and Savior on October 21, 2015, after her long, courageous, and always optimistic battle with cancer. A stronger fight has never been fought; she showed great faith and perseverance until the end. She was always a sweet and kindred...

Anna B. Horne

Anna B. Horne

Oct 20, 2015

God gained an Angel in Heaven. Anna B. Horne of Elliston, VA, born July 27, 1937, went to be with God and her husband, James C. Horne on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Demp; and a brother, Will. Left to cherish her memory are her sister,...

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Oct 18, 2015

How fitting that as church bells rang on Sunday morning, October 18, 2015, Frank Alfred Cupp Sr. won his life reward and responded to heaven’s call answering, Glory to God! A very special father, grandfather, and friend left us to begin his life with Jesus and join his precious wife, Ruby Epperly Cupp and many other loved ones. Frank Alfred...

Anna Jean Thompson

Anna Jean Thompson

Oct 18, 2015

Anna Jean Thompson, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Thompson; and parents, George V. and Mary S. Nutter. She worked for many years at the Commissioner of Revenue Office in Montgomery County; afterwards she started Thompson Tax Service, where she helped many...

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Oct 15, 2015

Bobby Randolph Bailey, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV, on October 27, 1929, to the late Basil J. Bailey and Nettie Hartwell, Bob was the seventh of nine children. He was raised in Mercer County, WV, graduated from Beaver High School, and proudly served his country in the...

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Oct 14, 2015

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford started walking on streets of gold with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015. Marie was born on August 10, 1931 in Dry Valley, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Rose Belle Painter Sutphin and John Walter Sutphin as the youngest of three girls. Marie never truly retired as she consistently found new ways to serve people....

Ray Edward Epperly

Ray Edward Epperly

Oct 14, 2015

Our beloved father, Ray Edward Epperly, 77, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bowles Epperly; parents, Willie and Hazel Epperly; and brother Paul Epperly. A firm believer in hard work, he worked his entire life until shortly before his death. He...

Robert Henry Caverly

Robert Henry Caverly

Oct 14, 2015

Robert Henry Caverly, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Coletta J. Kain; his beloved wife, Janet Van Lierop Caverly; and his son-in-law, Michael Brent Overstreet. Bob is survived by his son, Dr. Robert H. Caverly Jr. and wife Maggie of Downingtown, PA; daughter, Anne Caverly...

Harry H. Stanger

Harry H. Stanger

Oct 13, 2015

Harry H. Stanger, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Virginia Tech Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; as well as five brothers; and three sisters. Harry is survived by his sisters-in-law, Betty Stanger, Mida Stanger, Mabel...

Fred L. Spengler

Fred L. Spengler

Oct 12, 2015

Fred L. Spengler, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg.

Janis Wilson LaForce

Janis Wilson LaForce

Oct 11, 2015

Janis Wilson LaForce, 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly Home on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mary Wilson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Larry William Haulman; sons, Tucker LaForce and wife Jody and Tommy LaForce; grandchildren, Faith, Parker, and Millie LaForce; sister, Alice and Dan Wilson;...

Shirley Jean Vines

Shirley Jean Vines

Oct 10, 2015

Shirley Jean Roe Vines, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Pearl Lee Roe; and her sister, Penny Henry. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.; children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines-Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines...

Shelby Richardson

Shelby Richardson

Oct 8, 2015

Shelby Richardson, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Shelby loved her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. There was not a flower that she could not get to grow. We will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sarah Fisher; sister, Kay Dickerson; brother, Jerry Fisher; and...

Elmer Lee Dillard

Elmer Lee Dillard

Oct 7, 2015

Elmer Lee Dillard, 98, of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Elmer is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Dillard; children, Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA, Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ, Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis, VA, Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard, both of Elliston,...

Larry Dudley Yates

Larry Dudley Yates

Oct 4, 2015

Larry Dudley Yates, 60, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dudley Yates; and his beloved wife, Verona Gail Yates. He is survived by his mother, Virginia S. Yates; sons, Eric Yates and wife Melanie, Nick Yates and significant other Candi Branscome; grandchildren, Josie Yates, Gracie Yates, Makenna Yates,...

William Cline Phillips

William Cline Phillips

Oct 2, 2015

William Cline Phillips, 94 of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 2, 2015. Cline served in WW II as a Sergeant Tec 4 Long Shoreman and earned the Good Conduct metal. He enjoyed farming, family and friends. He was a member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ in Radford. The son of the late William Earnest...

Eva Simpkins

Eva Simpkins

Sep 30, 2015

Eva Simpkins, 70, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Sadie Simpkins; and brother, Hugh Simpkins. She is survived by her son, Phillip (Melissa) Simpkins; grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, and Allison Simpkins; great-grandchild, Aiden Lee; brothers, Stevie Simpkins and Randall Simpkins; sisters, Betty Quesenberry, Brenda Lucas, Carolyn Adams, Patsy...

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

Sep 28, 2015

William Douglas ‘Dougie’ Hutchison, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. Dougie is survived by his parents, LeRoy and Joyce Hutchison; sisters, Teresa Wheeling, Opal Mannon, Rhonda Cook, Stephanie Cox; brother, Clarence Hutchison; four nieces; and seven nephews. Thank you for the love and care of Hospice and the special care and love of his two sisters,...

Lucy Costigan Reed

Lucy Costigan Reed

Sep 28, 2015

Lucy Costigan Reed, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was born on September 20, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles C. Costigan and Mary Lucy Woolwine Costigan of Christiansburg. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Reed; daughter, Lois Ann Reed; sisters, Stella Hungate, Ella Kanode, Marjorie Clark; brothers, Johnie...