Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Jan 12, 2015

Richard David Walker, P.E., Ph.D. stepped forth on the Heavenly Highway to answer God’s call on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. The son of Stanton and Amelia Ramseyer Walker, Richard was preceded in death by his three brothers, Emil, John, and Robert Walker. Left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Alice (Peg)...

Virginia Martin Smith

Virginia Martin Smith

Jan 12, 2015

Virginia Martin Smith, 89, of Bristol, Virginia, ever so peacefully slipped out of her earthly body to be ushered into her eternal life on January 12, 2015, at 9:27 p.m. She was born on August 8, 1925, in Princeton, West Virginia, to the late Loami Lewis Lawson and Lillie Lee Foley Martin. Her husband, Irvin, along with three brothers, Fred,...

Kathleen K. Cavell

Kathleen K. Cavell

Jan 11, 2015

Kathleen K. Cavell, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away on January 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cavell. She is survived by her son, Michael Cavell and wife, Marilyn of Blacksburg, VA; grandchildren, Leslie Beck and husband Jason, Mason Cavell, Ashley Ellers and husband Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Adeline Beck....

Paul Eugene Herrell

Paul Eugene Herrell

Jan 11, 2015

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 Paul Eugene Herrell, Jr., 62, of Elliston, VA, lost his battle with cancer and joined his parents Paul Eugene Herrell Sr. and Maryjane Dondero as well as his youngest brother Daniel Ernest Herrell with our heavenly father. Paul was a hard working dedicated member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department where he spent most of...

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Jan 11, 2015

Danny Richards Jr. (alias Punkin and Little Danny), age 45 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, as a result of an accident. He will be missed by his son, Kodie Richards, whom he loved with all his heart; his dad and mom, Danny and Carolyn Richards; special aunt, Blondine Brooks; uncle and aunt, John and Polly Woolwine;...

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Jan 9, 2015

Clifford Carlton. Grimes Sr., 75, of Pilot, formally of Columbus Ga., passed away Friday January 9, 2015. Born on November 7. 1939, to the late Oather S. Grimes and Mary Lou Phillips, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Grimes Pulliam; brothers, Earl Grimes and Cecil Grimes. He is survived by ex-wife, Elsie M. Grimes; son, Clifford...

Virginia Martin Burke

Virginia Martin Burke

Jan 8, 2015

Virginia Martin Burke, of Radford, passed away peacefully at her home January 8, 2015, with her children and family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Clyde M. Creason and Ruth Ellis Creason. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, William C. Martin and Joseph T. Burke; sister, Betty Sturgill;and grandson, Brian Bugg. She was...

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Jan 8, 2015

Wenona Surratt Gardner, 92, of Christiansburg, died January 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Willy A. Surratt and Amanda Carolina Walker Surratt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Gardner; son, Wayne Gardner; two brothers; as well as two sisters. She was a member of Edgemont Christian Church for over 60 years, where she...

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

Jan 8, 2015

William Everett (Bill) Mills, 79, of Pilot, departed this life and stepped through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born on December 3, 1935, to the late Thomas and Dania Mills, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James; and sisters, Audrey and Lucille. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53...

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Jan 7, 2015

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell, born May 9, 1923, in Indian Valley, VA, went to be with the Lord peacefully on January 7, 2015, at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles W. Jewell; her parents, John and Eva Dickerson; her son-in-law, George Stewart; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her...

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Jan 7, 2015

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser passed away on January 7, 2015, at Kroontje Health Care Centers in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Hickory, North Carolina on January 29, 1915, Virginia moved to Huntington, West Virginia with her family when she was two years old. For many years, she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington. A graduate of Huntington...

Mathew James Habersack

Mathew James Habersack

Jan 5, 2015

Mathew James Habersack, 38, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2015. Matt obtained his Master’s Degree at Virginia Tech in Biological Systems Engineering. He enjoyed hunting, cooking, and was very interested in trees. Matt is survived by his wife, Laura Marguerite Habersack; parents, James Joseph and Vickie Lynn Habersack, of Cumberland, Maryland; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Janet McGrath;...

Florence Louise Stokes

Florence Louise Stokes

Jan 4, 2015

Florence Stokes of Christiansburg, went to the Lord on January 4, 2015. Mrs. Stokes was born in Newark, New Jersey on July 26, 1920. She lived in Morris Plains, NJ. Mrs. Stokes was a dedicated School Guard/Matron for 35 years. She was preceded in death by Elmer Stokes, Sr., her husband of 39 years. She is survived by her sister,...

Janet Van Lierop Caverly

Janet Van Lierop Caverly

Jan 4, 2015

Janet Van Lierop Caverly, 84, of Christiansburg passed away January 4, 2014 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital of unknown lymphoma, pneumonia, and other complications. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry John & Anna Van Lierop; son-in-law, Michael Overstreet; brother, John Van Lierop and sister, Marta de Dreu. Survivors include her beloved husband of 62...

Ann Daingerfield Hart

Ann Daingerfield Hart

Jan 2, 2015

Ann Elizabeth Daingerfield Hart, 85, of Christiansburg died January 2, 2015. Born May 12, 1929, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to Asa Rexford Daingerfield and Juanita Brown White Daingerfield. Ann also lived in New Jersey and Maryland before moving to Virginia in 1937. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Rex Hart. She is survived by a...

Clyde Brown Sisson

Clyde Brown Sisson

Dec 30, 2014

Clyde Brown Sisson, 96, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2014, surrounded by family at his homeplace in Shawsville, VA. Clyde was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Hester Wickham Sisson, and his brothers, Boyd Dudley Sisson and William Shelburne Sisson. Surviving are his sister, Lorene Sowder Pearman, and his three devoted children: Clyde Daniel Sisson and wife...

James Ellis Tinley

James Ellis Tinley

Dec 28, 2014

James E. Tinley, 67 of Elliston VA (formerly from Radford) passed into the arms of angels on this date with his best friend by his side. In the early morning hours of December, 28 2014 a best friend, best Daddy and best “Popaw” left his earthly bond for a new home in Heaven free from pain and suffering. Leaving his...

Roxie Mae Akers

Roxie Mae Akers

Dec 27, 2014

Roxie Reed Akers, 97, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curgless G. Akers; and sons, Harold G. Akers and Donald W. Akers. Roxie is survived by her children, James Akers and wife, Sarah, Lewis Akers and wife, Bea, Sam Akers and wife, Pearl, Kathy...

Raymond Myles Bittinger Sr.

Raymond Myles Bittinger Sr.

Dec 21, 2014

Raymond Myles Bittinger Sr., 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myles Willard and Louise Koontz Bittinger; sister, Patricia Wykle; brother-in-law, Bob Defibaugh. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Sue McCann Bittinger; ex-wife and special friend, Diane Bittinger; sons, Lil Raymond Bittinger and wife, Emily, and Justin Bittinger; grandchildren,...

Geraldine Carrie Hutchison

Geraldine Carrie Hutchison

Dec 21, 2014

Geraldine Carrie Hutchinson, 69, of Blacksburg, passed away Dec. 21, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, William Hutchison; children, Pamela H. Altizer & husband, Jay; Kay Custer & late husband, Robert; David Hutchison; Crystal Wiley and Donna Hutchison; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. People may come by the funeral home without the family present to...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Jan 12, 2015

Richard David Walker, P.E., Ph.D. stepped forth on the Heavenly Highway to answer God’s call on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. The son of Stanton and Amelia Ramseyer Walker, Richard was preceded in death by his three brothers, Emil, John, and Robert Walker. Left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Alice (Peg)...

Virginia Martin Smith

Virginia Martin Smith

Jan 12, 2015

Virginia Martin Smith, 89, of Bristol, Virginia, ever so peacefully slipped out of her earthly body to be ushered into her eternal life on January 12, 2015, at 9:27 p.m. She was born on August 8, 1925, in Princeton, West Virginia, to the late Loami Lewis Lawson and Lillie Lee Foley Martin. Her husband, Irvin, along with three brothers, Fred,...

Kathleen K. Cavell

Kathleen K. Cavell

Jan 11, 2015

Kathleen K. Cavell, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away on January 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cavell. She is survived by her son, Michael Cavell and wife, Marilyn of Blacksburg, VA; grandchildren, Leslie Beck and husband Jason, Mason Cavell, Ashley Ellers and husband Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Adeline Beck....

Paul Eugene Herrell

Paul Eugene Herrell

Jan 11, 2015

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 Paul Eugene Herrell, Jr., 62, of Elliston, VA, lost his battle with cancer and joined his parents Paul Eugene Herrell Sr. and Maryjane Dondero as well as his youngest brother Daniel Ernest Herrell with our heavenly father. Paul was a hard working dedicated member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department where he spent most of...

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Jan 11, 2015

Danny Richards Jr. (alias Punkin and Little Danny), age 45 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, as a result of an accident. He will be missed by his son, Kodie Richards, whom he loved with all his heart; his dad and mom, Danny and Carolyn Richards; special aunt, Blondine Brooks; uncle and aunt, John and Polly Woolwine;...

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Jan 9, 2015

Clifford Carlton. Grimes Sr., 75, of Pilot, formally of Columbus Ga., passed away Friday January 9, 2015. Born on November 7. 1939, to the late Oather S. Grimes and Mary Lou Phillips, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Grimes Pulliam; brothers, Earl Grimes and Cecil Grimes. He is survived by ex-wife, Elsie M. Grimes; son, Clifford...

Virginia Martin Burke

Virginia Martin Burke

Jan 8, 2015

Virginia Martin Burke, of Radford, passed away peacefully at her home January 8, 2015, with her children and family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Clyde M. Creason and Ruth Ellis Creason. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, William C. Martin and Joseph T. Burke; sister, Betty Sturgill;and grandson, Brian Bugg. She was...

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Jan 8, 2015

Wenona Surratt Gardner, 92, of Christiansburg, died January 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Willy A. Surratt and Amanda Carolina Walker Surratt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Gardner; son, Wayne Gardner; two brothers; as well as two sisters. She was a member of Edgemont Christian Church for over 60 years, where she...

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

Jan 8, 2015

William Everett (Bill) Mills, 79, of Pilot, departed this life and stepped through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born on December 3, 1935, to the late Thomas and Dania Mills, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James; and sisters, Audrey and Lucille. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53...

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Jan 7, 2015

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell, born May 9, 1923, in Indian Valley, VA, went to be with the Lord peacefully on January 7, 2015, at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles W. Jewell; her parents, John and Eva Dickerson; her son-in-law, George Stewart; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her...

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Jan 7, 2015

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser passed away on January 7, 2015, at Kroontje Health Care Centers in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Hickory, North Carolina on January 29, 1915, Virginia moved to Huntington, West Virginia with her family when she was two years old. For many years, she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington. A graduate of Huntington...

Mathew James Habersack

Mathew James Habersack

Jan 5, 2015

Mathew James Habersack, 38, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 5, 2015. Matt obtained his Master’s Degree at Virginia Tech in Biological Systems Engineering. He enjoyed hunting, cooking, and was very interested in trees. Matt is survived by his wife, Laura Marguerite Habersack; parents, James Joseph and Vickie Lynn Habersack, of Cumberland, Maryland; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Janet McGrath;...

Florence Louise Stokes

Florence Louise Stokes

Jan 4, 2015

Florence Stokes of Christiansburg, went to the Lord on January 4, 2015. Mrs. Stokes was born in Newark, New Jersey on July 26, 1920. She lived in Morris Plains, NJ. Mrs. Stokes was a dedicated School Guard/Matron for 35 years. She was preceded in death by Elmer Stokes, Sr., her husband of 39 years. She is survived by her sister,...

Janet Van Lierop Caverly

Janet Van Lierop Caverly

Jan 4, 2015

Janet Van Lierop Caverly, 84, of Christiansburg passed away January 4, 2014 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital of unknown lymphoma, pneumonia, and other complications. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry John & Anna Van Lierop; son-in-law, Michael Overstreet; brother, John Van Lierop and sister, Marta de Dreu. Survivors include her beloved husband of 62...

Ann Daingerfield Hart

Ann Daingerfield Hart

Jan 2, 2015

Ann Elizabeth Daingerfield Hart, 85, of Christiansburg died January 2, 2015. Born May 12, 1929, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to Asa Rexford Daingerfield and Juanita Brown White Daingerfield. Ann also lived in New Jersey and Maryland before moving to Virginia in 1937. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Rex Hart. She is survived by a...

Clyde Brown Sisson

Clyde Brown Sisson

Dec 30, 2014

Clyde Brown Sisson, 96, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2014, surrounded by family at his homeplace in Shawsville, VA. Clyde was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Hester Wickham Sisson, and his brothers, Boyd Dudley Sisson and William Shelburne Sisson. Surviving are his sister, Lorene Sowder Pearman, and his three devoted children: Clyde Daniel Sisson and wife...

James Ellis Tinley

James Ellis Tinley

Dec 28, 2014

James E. Tinley, 67 of Elliston VA (formerly from Radford) passed into the arms of angels on this date with his best friend by his side. In the early morning hours of December, 28 2014 a best friend, best Daddy and best “Popaw” left his earthly bond for a new home in Heaven free from pain and suffering. Leaving his...

Roxie Mae Akers

Roxie Mae Akers

Dec 27, 2014

Roxie Reed Akers, 97, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curgless G. Akers; and sons, Harold G. Akers and Donald W. Akers. Roxie is survived by her children, James Akers and wife, Sarah, Lewis Akers and wife, Bea, Sam Akers and wife, Pearl, Kathy...

Raymond Myles Bittinger Sr.

Raymond Myles Bittinger Sr.

Dec 21, 2014

Raymond Myles Bittinger Sr., 63, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myles Willard and Louise Koontz Bittinger; sister, Patricia Wykle; brother-in-law, Bob Defibaugh. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Sue McCann Bittinger; ex-wife and special friend, Diane Bittinger; sons, Lil Raymond Bittinger and wife, Emily, and Justin Bittinger; grandchildren,...

Geraldine Carrie Hutchison

Geraldine Carrie Hutchison

Dec 21, 2014

Geraldine Carrie Hutchinson, 69, of Blacksburg, passed away Dec. 21, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, William Hutchison; children, Pamela H. Altizer & husband, Jay; Kay Custer & late husband, Robert; David Hutchison; Crystal Wiley and Donna Hutchison; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. People may come by the funeral home without the family present to...