Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mettie Gay Royal

Mettie Gay Royal

Sep 13, 2015

On the afternoon of September 13th, Mettie Gay Royal passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 96. She was being comforted by her family at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Florida at the time of her passing. Born on November 2, 1918 in Floyd, Virginia, she was one of ten children to John and Ella Mae Lester. Her...

Nellie Ann Taylor Wood

Nellie Ann Taylor Wood

Sep 10, 2015

Nellie Taylor Wood, born November 14, 1923, passed away on September 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alfred; and son, Ray. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Jean Woody (Roger) of Christiansburg, VA, Pat Woody (Jerry) of Canton, OH; son, Tommy Wood (Pat) of Radford, VA; grandsons, Erik Woody (Brenda), Chuck Woody (Tara), Tyler...

Marie Shelor Gay Henderson

Marie Shelor Gay Henderson

Sep 7, 2015

Marie Shelor Gay Henderson, 80, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015. Marie is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Gay, Nancy Gay, and Jacqueline Lysne; granddaughter, Jocelyn Lysne; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Shelor and Bertha Shelor; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2015, from 12-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home....

Rosa Lee Bishop

Rosa Lee Bishop

Sep 5, 2015

Rosa Lee Bishop 80, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Floyd County passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, Thomas Glenward Bishop; parents, Cora Lee Duncan and John Davis Lester; brothers, Elmer “Cecil” Lester and James “Kenney” Lester; and sister, Betty Bishop She is survived by brother, Davis “Junior” Lester (Betty Jo); sisters, Goldie Nester...

Beatrice Gertrude Butt

Beatrice Gertrude Butt

Sep 4, 2015

Beatrice Gertrude Butt, 97 of Lafayette, VA passed away September 4, 2015. There will be a private gathering held at the Daughter and Son-in-law’s home in Lafayette. In lieu of flowers please make donations to NRV Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph St # 251, Radford, VA 24141.

Belva Ruth Hurd Sabo

Belva Ruth Hurd Sabo

Aug 30, 2015

Belva Hurd Sabo, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Sabo; and daughter, Sharon Sabo. Belva is survived by her children, Don Sabo and wife Margie, Bobbie Moretz and husband Bruce, Jean StClair and husband Wes; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Launa Large; as well as...

Jeffrey Dale Walters

Jeffrey Dale Walters

Aug 24, 2015

Jeff Walters of Ironto, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 24, 2015, at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Walters; nephew, Joey Walters; and step-daughter, Bobbie Leigh. Jeff is survived by his wife, Tammy Walters; son, Dillon Walters; mother, Nancy Raines Walters; mother-in-law, Loretta Furrow; brother, Greg Walters and wife...

Goldie L. Phillips

Goldie L. Phillips

Aug 24, 2015

Goldie L. Phillips, 81, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Monday, August 24, 2015. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va.

Lois P. Bersch

Lois P. Bersch

Aug 23, 2015

Lois P. Bersch, 90, of Christiansburg, Va., died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at The Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, New York. She was born December 28, 1924, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, daughter of the late Luke A. Poland and Ollie Fink Poland. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Christiansburg. She attended Ferum College and...

Edward Ray Young

Edward Ray Young

Aug 22, 2015

Edward Ray Young was born in Radford, VA on June 18, 1957. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Judson & Ruth Young and his beloved canine companion, "Augustus Copper-Jake" AKA Gus. He is survived by his wife, Mary Young; children, Kellie Wilkinson & husband, Chris, Brandon Young & wife, Carey, Eddie Holbrook & wife, Freda, Lisa Ashworth​...

Willie 'Biddie' Doyle Wheeling

Willie 'Biddie' Doyle Wheeling

Aug 21, 2015

Willie "Biddie" Doyle Wheeling, 96, of Shawsville passed away August 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Charles Wheeling. She is survived by many nieces, nephews. Special thanks to her caregivers, Pat Hall, Valerie Whitlock, Nancy Yopp & Brenda Burton and the staff of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The family received friends on Monday, August...

Sharron Diane Edwards Reed

Sharron Diane Edwards Reed

Aug 17, 2015

Sharron Diane Edwards Reed, escorted by angels, entered the Kingdom of Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Monday, August 17th, 2015. Sharron was born on February 18th, 1952 in Christiansburg, Virginia, to Della Irene Edwards and Wilbur “Woody” O. Edwards as the youngest of nine siblings. She graduated from Christiansburg High School...

Charles Hampton 'Hamp' Akers

Charles Hampton 'Hamp' Akers

Aug 17, 2015

Charles Hampton (Hamp) Akers, Christiansburg, passed away on August 17, 2015. Hamp was born on April 30, 1921, to the late Blaine and Carlene Akers. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Sue Crockett, and Tootsie Akers; and his best friend and loving wife of 63 yeas, Lucille “Lou”. Left to cherish his memory and sense of...

Danny Eugene Combs

Danny Eugene Combs

Aug 17, 2015

Danny Eugene Combs, 51, of Elliston, passed away on August 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, William ‘Billy’ Combs; brother, Billy Ray Combs; and father-in-law, Charlie Furrow. Danny is survived by his wife, Tonya Furrow Combs; sons, Evan Combs and Shawn Combs; niece he loved as a daughter, Amy Fitzgerald; mother, Shirley Davis Combs; grandson, Taylor...

William R. 'Bill' Smith

William R. 'Bill' Smith

Aug 16, 2015

William R. ‘Bill’ Smith, 80, of Elliston, passed away on August 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Clarence and Betty Lee Wolfe Smith; son, Daniel; daughter, Phyllis Lynn Hurt; siblings, Betty Jean and Taylor Clay. Bill is survived by his wife, Esther Jean Smith; children, Brenda, Martin, David, Sara, and Kevin; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;...

Donald Eugene Smith

Donald Eugene Smith

Aug 15, 2015

Donald Eugene Smith, 81, of Christiansburg, born on October 10, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erie and Lilly Smith; three brothers, Calvin Smith, Keesie Smith, and Jerry Smith; and one sister, Linda Radford. Donald is survived by his wife, Nellie; daughter, Lisa Quesenberry and...

Sarah Elizabeth Hinkley

Sarah Elizabeth Hinkley

Aug 14, 2015

Sarah E. Hinkley, 87, of Riner passed away August, 14. She was preceded in death by her husband Archie Hinkley & daughter, Mary “sis” Hinkley. She is survived by her son, Ronald Hinkley & fiancée, Brittany Burton and her daughter, Kaydence Burton; grandsons, Zachary Burton & wife, Amanda and Brian Sheppard; the Burton family; special friends, Christie Hay, Eddie Lang,...

Tommy Odell Hollins

Tommy Odell Hollins

Aug 14, 2015

In loving memory of Tommy Odell Hollins, 68 of Christiansburg, Va. He was born December 8, 1946 to the late Harley Odell & Della Sue Hollins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Sue Hollins, brother, Butch Hollins and nephew, Randy Hatchell. He is survived by his wife, Doris Jane Hollins; son, Mark Dwayne Hollins; daughter Wanda...

Donald Ray Adams

Donald Ray Adams

Aug 13, 2015

Donald Ray Adams, 69, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015. He retired with 35 years of service to VDOT. After his retirement he worked with many consulting firms. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Adams; his beloved grandmother, Mary Clowers Epperly. He will be dearly missed by his mother and step-father, Lucy and Bill...

Essie Ivan Bowles

Essie Ivan Bowles

Aug 10, 2015

Essie Ivan Bowles, 82, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Daniel (Dan) and Grace Wheeling Bowles; two brothers, Walter and Leslie Bowles; and one sister, Macie Bowles Duff. Essie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Phyllis...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mettie Gay Royal

Mettie Gay Royal

Sep 13, 2015

On the afternoon of September 13th, Mettie Gay Royal passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 96. She was being comforted by her family at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Florida at the time of her passing. Born on November 2, 1918 in Floyd, Virginia, she was one of ten children to John and Ella Mae Lester. Her...

Nellie Ann Taylor Wood

Nellie Ann Taylor Wood

Sep 10, 2015

Nellie Taylor Wood, born November 14, 1923, passed away on September 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alfred; and son, Ray. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Jean Woody (Roger) of Christiansburg, VA, Pat Woody (Jerry) of Canton, OH; son, Tommy Wood (Pat) of Radford, VA; grandsons, Erik Woody (Brenda), Chuck Woody (Tara), Tyler...

Marie Shelor Gay Henderson

Marie Shelor Gay Henderson

Sep 7, 2015

Marie Shelor Gay Henderson, 80, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015. Marie is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Gay, Nancy Gay, and Jacqueline Lysne; granddaughter, Jocelyn Lysne; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Shelor and Bertha Shelor; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2015, from 12-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home....

Rosa Lee Bishop

Rosa Lee Bishop

Sep 5, 2015

Rosa Lee Bishop 80, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Floyd County passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, Thomas Glenward Bishop; parents, Cora Lee Duncan and John Davis Lester; brothers, Elmer “Cecil” Lester and James “Kenney” Lester; and sister, Betty Bishop She is survived by brother, Davis “Junior” Lester (Betty Jo); sisters, Goldie Nester...

Beatrice Gertrude Butt

Beatrice Gertrude Butt

Sep 4, 2015

Beatrice Gertrude Butt, 97 of Lafayette, VA passed away September 4, 2015. There will be a private gathering held at the Daughter and Son-in-law’s home in Lafayette. In lieu of flowers please make donations to NRV Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph St # 251, Radford, VA 24141.

Belva Ruth Hurd Sabo

Belva Ruth Hurd Sabo

Aug 30, 2015

Belva Hurd Sabo, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Sabo; and daughter, Sharon Sabo. Belva is survived by her children, Don Sabo and wife Margie, Bobbie Moretz and husband Bruce, Jean StClair and husband Wes; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Launa Large; as well as...

Jeffrey Dale Walters

Jeffrey Dale Walters

Aug 24, 2015

Jeff Walters of Ironto, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 24, 2015, at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Walters; nephew, Joey Walters; and step-daughter, Bobbie Leigh. Jeff is survived by his wife, Tammy Walters; son, Dillon Walters; mother, Nancy Raines Walters; mother-in-law, Loretta Furrow; brother, Greg Walters and wife...

Goldie L. Phillips

Goldie L. Phillips

Aug 24, 2015

Goldie L. Phillips, 81, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Monday, August 24, 2015. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va.

Lois P. Bersch

Lois P. Bersch

Aug 23, 2015

Lois P. Bersch, 90, of Christiansburg, Va., died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at The Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, New York. She was born December 28, 1924, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, daughter of the late Luke A. Poland and Ollie Fink Poland. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Christiansburg. She attended Ferum College and...

Edward Ray Young

Edward Ray Young

Aug 22, 2015

Edward Ray Young was born in Radford, VA on June 18, 1957. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Judson & Ruth Young and his beloved canine companion, "Augustus Copper-Jake" AKA Gus. He is survived by his wife, Mary Young; children, Kellie Wilkinson & husband, Chris, Brandon Young & wife, Carey, Eddie Holbrook & wife, Freda, Lisa Ashworth​...

Willie 'Biddie' Doyle Wheeling

Willie 'Biddie' Doyle Wheeling

Aug 21, 2015

Willie "Biddie" Doyle Wheeling, 96, of Shawsville passed away August 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Charles Wheeling. She is survived by many nieces, nephews. Special thanks to her caregivers, Pat Hall, Valerie Whitlock, Nancy Yopp & Brenda Burton and the staff of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The family received friends on Monday, August...

Sharron Diane Edwards Reed

Sharron Diane Edwards Reed

Aug 17, 2015

Sharron Diane Edwards Reed, escorted by angels, entered the Kingdom of Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Monday, August 17th, 2015. Sharron was born on February 18th, 1952 in Christiansburg, Virginia, to Della Irene Edwards and Wilbur “Woody” O. Edwards as the youngest of nine siblings. She graduated from Christiansburg High School...

Charles Hampton 'Hamp' Akers

Charles Hampton 'Hamp' Akers

Aug 17, 2015

Charles Hampton (Hamp) Akers, Christiansburg, passed away on August 17, 2015. Hamp was born on April 30, 1921, to the late Blaine and Carlene Akers. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Sue Crockett, and Tootsie Akers; and his best friend and loving wife of 63 yeas, Lucille “Lou”. Left to cherish his memory and sense of...

Danny Eugene Combs

Danny Eugene Combs

Aug 17, 2015

Danny Eugene Combs, 51, of Elliston, passed away on August 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, William ‘Billy’ Combs; brother, Billy Ray Combs; and father-in-law, Charlie Furrow. Danny is survived by his wife, Tonya Furrow Combs; sons, Evan Combs and Shawn Combs; niece he loved as a daughter, Amy Fitzgerald; mother, Shirley Davis Combs; grandson, Taylor...

William R. 'Bill' Smith

William R. 'Bill' Smith

Aug 16, 2015

William R. ‘Bill’ Smith, 80, of Elliston, passed away on August 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Clarence and Betty Lee Wolfe Smith; son, Daniel; daughter, Phyllis Lynn Hurt; siblings, Betty Jean and Taylor Clay. Bill is survived by his wife, Esther Jean Smith; children, Brenda, Martin, David, Sara, and Kevin; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;...

Donald Eugene Smith

Donald Eugene Smith

Aug 15, 2015

Donald Eugene Smith, 81, of Christiansburg, born on October 10, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erie and Lilly Smith; three brothers, Calvin Smith, Keesie Smith, and Jerry Smith; and one sister, Linda Radford. Donald is survived by his wife, Nellie; daughter, Lisa Quesenberry and...

Sarah Elizabeth Hinkley

Sarah Elizabeth Hinkley

Aug 14, 2015

Sarah E. Hinkley, 87, of Riner passed away August, 14. She was preceded in death by her husband Archie Hinkley & daughter, Mary “sis” Hinkley. She is survived by her son, Ronald Hinkley & fiancée, Brittany Burton and her daughter, Kaydence Burton; grandsons, Zachary Burton & wife, Amanda and Brian Sheppard; the Burton family; special friends, Christie Hay, Eddie Lang,...

Tommy Odell Hollins

Tommy Odell Hollins

Aug 14, 2015

In loving memory of Tommy Odell Hollins, 68 of Christiansburg, Va. He was born December 8, 1946 to the late Harley Odell & Della Sue Hollins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Sue Hollins, brother, Butch Hollins and nephew, Randy Hatchell. He is survived by his wife, Doris Jane Hollins; son, Mark Dwayne Hollins; daughter Wanda...

Donald Ray Adams

Donald Ray Adams

Aug 13, 2015

Donald Ray Adams, 69, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015. He retired with 35 years of service to VDOT. After his retirement he worked with many consulting firms. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Adams; his beloved grandmother, Mary Clowers Epperly. He will be dearly missed by his mother and step-father, Lucy and Bill...

Essie Ivan Bowles

Essie Ivan Bowles

Aug 10, 2015

Essie Ivan Bowles, 82, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Daniel (Dan) and Grace Wheeling Bowles; two brothers, Walter and Leslie Bowles; and one sister, Macie Bowles Duff. Essie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Phyllis...