Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Donald Ray Brown

Donald Ray Brown

May 25, 2015

Donald Ray Brown of Christiansburg, VA has drifted away to his eternal home in Glory on 5/25/2015. He was born in Radford, VA on 3/28/1946. He was a life-time resident of the New River Valley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen R Dressler; and sister, Ruth Dressler. Don was an avid musician and he started Don and...

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

May 22, 2015

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Margaret Colley; wife, Nancy Sue Colley; brothers, Wayne, Lewis, Bob, and Carl Colley; as well as his daughter, Sandra Colley Jessie. L.P. is survived by his children, Paula Snair and husband Pat, Greg Colley and wife...

Claudine Altizer Miles

Claudine Altizer Miles

May 19, 2015

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Claudine Altizer Miles, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on December 1, 1923 and grew up in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddie and Agnes Altizer; brothers, William (Bill) Altizer, Emory (Cody) Altizer, Truby Altizer and son W. Alan Miles. Left to...

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

May 18, 2015

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe, 60, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Roanoke Cancer Center. Born on June 9, 1954 in Gilbert, WV, she was the youngest daughter of the late Claude and Hazel Christian. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chris Rowe; two sons, Christopher Scott Christian and...

Barbara Maud Birdsall

Barbara Maud Birdsall

May 17, 2015

Barbara Birdsall, 92 of Christiansburg, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away on May 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Birdsall; and a daughter, Monica Birdsall. She is survived by her son, Ian Birdsall and wife Dixie; and granddaughters, Caroline Cardino and Heather Birdsall. According to her wishes, there will be no services. If anyone would...

Irvin Allen Flowers

Irvin Allen Flowers

May 16, 2015

Irvin Allen Flowers, 30, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal “Crissy” Moore; and son, Irvin Allen Flowers Jr. Irvin is survived by his wife, Ava Foster Flowers; children, Katelyn Michelle Buckner, Rheygan Kay Flowers, and Irvin Allen Flowers II; mother, Wanda McNeil; father, David Flowers; brothers, Paul “George”...

Geneva D. Wells

Geneva D. Wells

May 16, 2015

God chooses the most perfect flowers from his garden of children to call to his heavenly home. He called upon a yellow rose in the early morning hours of May 16, 2015. Geneva D. Wells, while surrounded by her family, peacefully went to walk with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her father Grant Dalton, mother Maddie Dalton,...

James Houston Gordon Sr.

James Houston Gordon Sr.

May 13, 2015

James Houston Gordon, Sr., 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lou Gordon; as well as his first wife and the mother of their children, June Buchanan Gordon. James is survived by his wife, Jane Grim Gordon; daughters, Sandra Gabbert (John), and Carol Aliff (Steve); son, Jim Gordon...

Frank Edward Quesenberry

Frank Edward Quesenberry

May 12, 2015

Frank Edward Quesenberry, 83, went to his Heavenly home Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Frank passed from his earthly home with his family by his side. Frank was born on June 21, 1931; he lived a remarkable life, enriched with abundant love, happiness and honor. Frank’s unwavering devotion to the Lord lit his path in every endeavor, from loving husband to...

Virginia Lafayette Hardenbergh

Virginia Lafayette Hardenbergh

May 8, 2015

Virginia Lafayette Amos Hardenbergh died May 8, 2015, at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Virginia. She was born in Richmond, Virginia November 23, 1920, and was the daughter of Robert Lafayette Amos and Virginia Sheppard Amos. She is survived by her son that she cherished, Clyde Y. Cridlin, Jr. and wife, Linda; two grandsons, Bryan Cridlin and wife, Angela;...

Evelyen Louise Broyles

Evelyen Louise Broyles

May 8, 2015

Evelyen Louise Broyles, 90, of Christiansburg passed away May 8, 2015. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church, the Eastern Star & Longway Home. Evelyen was preceded in death by two husbands, Thurman Spangler and Audney Blaine Broyles, Jr.; son, Ricky Spangler; parents, James & Nellie Franklin; granddaughter, Michelle Broce; step-parents, Abe & Nellie Leedy; and brother, James Franklin,...

Mary Jane Wyatt

Mary Jane Wyatt

May 7, 2015

Mary Jane Wyatt, loving mother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, Virginia, on May 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bud Wyatt, and was the proud mother of her son, Evan Wyatt, of Winchester, Virginia, and daughter, Ann Marie Wyatt, of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She was a...

Frances Lee Mulkey

Frances Lee Mulkey

May 7, 2015

Frances Lee Mulkey, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 7, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.

Lonnie Elvin Acord

Lonnie Elvin Acord

May 6, 2015

Lonnie Elvin Acord, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on May, 06 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl Acord and Gracie Elkins Acord; brother Steve Acord; and sister in law Dana Acord. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Winifred Peak Acord; son Lonnie C. Acord and wife Carol...

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

May 4, 2015

Audrey “Sissy” Virginia Long, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away May 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Long and Dorothy Hinkley Long; brother, Robert “Rocky” Long, Jr., grandparents, Robert and Mae Long, Walter and Mammie Hinkley. She is survived by her nieces, Emily Akers and Natasha Long; nephew, Johnny Long; aunts, Freda Curtis and Doris...

Roger Lee Hinkley

Roger Lee Hinkley

May 4, 2015

Roger Lee Hinkley, 71, of Christiansburg, went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; and beloved granddaughter, Lexie Stump. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Janie) Hinkley; daughter, Marie Stump; sons, James B. Stump and wife Brandy and Wayne E. Stump and fiancée Rachel;...

Henry F. Jablonski

Henry F. Jablonski

Apr 26, 2015

Henry F. Jablonski of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 26 in Wilmington, Delaware, the city he was born in, after joyfully being reunited with extended family at a wedding celebration Saturday. He was 79. A Physics alumnus of the University of Delaware, Henry worked for Hercules, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah; Princeton, New Jersey; and Radford, Virginia. Each city...

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Apr 26, 2015

Carolyn Loretta Cherry, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruby Cherry. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Cherry; two grandsons, Tanner Cherry and Walker Dalton; brothers, Larry Guthrie, Chuck Miller and wife Jean; sisters, Joanne Piper and Lynn Snively; and other extended family and friends....

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Apr 20, 2015

Christopher Scott Dickenson, 42, of Christiansburg, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. He was a United States Naval Veteran. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Col. (retired) and Mrs. Robert L. Dickenson, Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. E. Scott Elliott; and a sister, Dena Suzanne Dickenson. Survivors include his parents, Robert and...

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Apr 17, 2015

Ruby Ellen Clarkson, 92, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on April 17th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Fred Clarkson; daughter, Ellen Mowbray; and son, John Clarkson. She is survived by daughters, Linda Rice and Diane Clarkson; sons-in-law, James Rice and Harold Mowbray; and granddaughter, Kristen Rice. Ruby, born in WV...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Donald Ray Brown

Donald Ray Brown

May 25, 2015

Donald Ray Brown of Christiansburg, VA has drifted away to his eternal home in Glory on 5/25/2015. He was born in Radford, VA on 3/28/1946. He was a life-time resident of the New River Valley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen R Dressler; and sister, Ruth Dressler. Don was an avid musician and he started Don and...

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

May 22, 2015

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Margaret Colley; wife, Nancy Sue Colley; brothers, Wayne, Lewis, Bob, and Carl Colley; as well as his daughter, Sandra Colley Jessie. L.P. is survived by his children, Paula Snair and husband Pat, Greg Colley and wife...

Claudine Altizer Miles

Claudine Altizer Miles

May 19, 2015

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Claudine Altizer Miles, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on December 1, 1923 and grew up in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddie and Agnes Altizer; brothers, William (Bill) Altizer, Emory (Cody) Altizer, Truby Altizer and son W. Alan Miles. Left to...

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

May 18, 2015

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe, 60, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Roanoke Cancer Center. Born on June 9, 1954 in Gilbert, WV, she was the youngest daughter of the late Claude and Hazel Christian. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chris Rowe; two sons, Christopher Scott Christian and...

Barbara Maud Birdsall

Barbara Maud Birdsall

May 17, 2015

Barbara Birdsall, 92 of Christiansburg, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away on May 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Birdsall; and a daughter, Monica Birdsall. She is survived by her son, Ian Birdsall and wife Dixie; and granddaughters, Caroline Cardino and Heather Birdsall. According to her wishes, there will be no services. If anyone would...

Irvin Allen Flowers

Irvin Allen Flowers

May 16, 2015

Irvin Allen Flowers, 30, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal “Crissy” Moore; and son, Irvin Allen Flowers Jr. Irvin is survived by his wife, Ava Foster Flowers; children, Katelyn Michelle Buckner, Rheygan Kay Flowers, and Irvin Allen Flowers II; mother, Wanda McNeil; father, David Flowers; brothers, Paul “George”...

Geneva D. Wells

Geneva D. Wells

May 16, 2015

God chooses the most perfect flowers from his garden of children to call to his heavenly home. He called upon a yellow rose in the early morning hours of May 16, 2015. Geneva D. Wells, while surrounded by her family, peacefully went to walk with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her father Grant Dalton, mother Maddie Dalton,...

James Houston Gordon Sr.

James Houston Gordon Sr.

May 13, 2015

James Houston Gordon, Sr., 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lou Gordon; as well as his first wife and the mother of their children, June Buchanan Gordon. James is survived by his wife, Jane Grim Gordon; daughters, Sandra Gabbert (John), and Carol Aliff (Steve); son, Jim Gordon...

Frank Edward Quesenberry

Frank Edward Quesenberry

May 12, 2015

Frank Edward Quesenberry, 83, went to his Heavenly home Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Frank passed from his earthly home with his family by his side. Frank was born on June 21, 1931; he lived a remarkable life, enriched with abundant love, happiness and honor. Frank’s unwavering devotion to the Lord lit his path in every endeavor, from loving husband to...

Virginia Lafayette Hardenbergh

Virginia Lafayette Hardenbergh

May 8, 2015

Virginia Lafayette Amos Hardenbergh died May 8, 2015, at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Virginia. She was born in Richmond, Virginia November 23, 1920, and was the daughter of Robert Lafayette Amos and Virginia Sheppard Amos. She is survived by her son that she cherished, Clyde Y. Cridlin, Jr. and wife, Linda; two grandsons, Bryan Cridlin and wife, Angela;...

Evelyen Louise Broyles

Evelyen Louise Broyles

May 8, 2015

Evelyen Louise Broyles, 90, of Christiansburg passed away May 8, 2015. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church, the Eastern Star & Longway Home. Evelyen was preceded in death by two husbands, Thurman Spangler and Audney Blaine Broyles, Jr.; son, Ricky Spangler; parents, James & Nellie Franklin; granddaughter, Michelle Broce; step-parents, Abe & Nellie Leedy; and brother, James Franklin,...

Mary Jane Wyatt

Mary Jane Wyatt

May 7, 2015

Mary Jane Wyatt, loving mother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, Virginia, on May 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bud Wyatt, and was the proud mother of her son, Evan Wyatt, of Winchester, Virginia, and daughter, Ann Marie Wyatt, of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She was a...

Frances Lee Mulkey

Frances Lee Mulkey

May 7, 2015

Frances Lee Mulkey, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on May 7, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.

Lonnie Elvin Acord

Lonnie Elvin Acord

May 6, 2015

Lonnie Elvin Acord, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on May, 06 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl Acord and Gracie Elkins Acord; brother Steve Acord; and sister in law Dana Acord. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Winifred Peak Acord; son Lonnie C. Acord and wife Carol...

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

May 4, 2015

Audrey “Sissy” Virginia Long, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away May 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Long and Dorothy Hinkley Long; brother, Robert “Rocky” Long, Jr., grandparents, Robert and Mae Long, Walter and Mammie Hinkley. She is survived by her nieces, Emily Akers and Natasha Long; nephew, Johnny Long; aunts, Freda Curtis and Doris...

Roger Lee Hinkley

Roger Lee Hinkley

May 4, 2015

Roger Lee Hinkley, 71, of Christiansburg, went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; and beloved granddaughter, Lexie Stump. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Janie) Hinkley; daughter, Marie Stump; sons, James B. Stump and wife Brandy and Wayne E. Stump and fiancée Rachel;...

Henry F. Jablonski

Henry F. Jablonski

Apr 26, 2015

Henry F. Jablonski of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 26 in Wilmington, Delaware, the city he was born in, after joyfully being reunited with extended family at a wedding celebration Saturday. He was 79. A Physics alumnus of the University of Delaware, Henry worked for Hercules, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah; Princeton, New Jersey; and Radford, Virginia. Each city...

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Apr 26, 2015

Carolyn Loretta Cherry, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruby Cherry. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Cherry; two grandsons, Tanner Cherry and Walker Dalton; brothers, Larry Guthrie, Chuck Miller and wife Jean; sisters, Joanne Piper and Lynn Snively; and other extended family and friends....

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Apr 20, 2015

Christopher Scott Dickenson, 42, of Christiansburg, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. He was a United States Naval Veteran. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Col. (retired) and Mrs. Robert L. Dickenson, Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. E. Scott Elliott; and a sister, Dena Suzanne Dickenson. Survivors include his parents, Robert and...

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Apr 17, 2015

Ruby Ellen Clarkson, 92, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on April 17th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Fred Clarkson; daughter, Ellen Mowbray; and son, John Clarkson. She is survived by daughters, Linda Rice and Diane Clarkson; sons-in-law, James Rice and Harold Mowbray; and granddaughter, Kristen Rice. Ruby, born in WV...