Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ruben Hixon

Ruben Hixon

Dec 25, 2013

Ruben Edward Hixon, 87 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Hixon and Mackie Moore Hixon; wife, Janice Hixon; siblings, Lucille Bateman, Hazel Taylor, Helen Sutherland, Dorothy Harvey, Barbara Jean Thompson, Ruby Wood, Melba Harris, William (Junior) Hixon, Samuel Hixon, Kenneth Hixon, Arnold Hixon, William (Bill) Hixon, and Charlie...

Jimmy Lester

Jimmy Lester

Dec 21, 2013

Jimmy Dale Lester, 54, of Pilot, passed away on December 21, 2013, and met at heaven’s gate Jesus, his mother, Ruby Thompson; father, Luther Lester; brother, Jack Lester; and nephew, Daniel. He is survived by his sisters, Elsie Seabrook, Carolyn Altizer, Judy (Gary) Roberts, Kitty (Bruce) Harris, and Betty Rader; brother, Ronnie (Betty) Lester; children, Steven (Brittany) Lester, Tara (Matt)...

Lettie Dickerson

Lettie Dickerson

Dec 17, 2013

Lettie Elizabeth Cox Dickerson, 89, raised in Indian Valley, born on April 30, 1924, passed away at home on December 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Issac Elvin Cox and Cora Lilly Smith; husband Glen W. Dickerson; two brothers, Estle and Issac; five sisters, Ola, Gladys, Dollie, Ellen, and Rosie. She is survived by her sons...

Ruth Brillhart

Ruth Brillhart

Dec 14, 2013

Ruth Roberts Brillhart, 80, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Annie Jennelle Roberts and her husband Jack Brillhart. She loved to sew, cross-stitch, garden and arrange flowers. She was a very outgoing person with many friends. She loved to...

Lareasa Hodge

Lareasa Hodge

Dec 12, 2013

Lareasa Yvonne Hodge, 50, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Mose Edward Hodge. She is survived by her sister, Angela B. Wharton; brother, William Blake Hamblin; mother and step-father, Betty and Ernest Craft; grandmother, Nettie B. Lively; her four-legged son, Zacky; special friends, Margo Armbruster and Janice Laforce;...

Gary Hall

Gary Hall

Dec 10, 2013

Gary Wayne Hall, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Hall and Olia Bishop Preston; and brother, Don Hall. He is survived by his children, Brandon Hall and wife Cindy of Oklahoma, Brian Hall and wife Celia (and their expected child) of Richmond, Virginia, and Breanna Reeves and...

Annie Myers

Annie Myers

Dec 8, 2013

Annie Catherine Jennelle Myers, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at home from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Annie was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, on August 26, 1929, to the late Louis D. and Maude Grubb Jennelle. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis C. Jennelle; and sisters, Elizabeth J. Lutz and Ethel J. Willis. She...

George Berry

George Berry

Dec 8, 2013

George Edward Berry, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Berry and Edith Marie Cox Berry; his wife, Frances Shumaker Berry; and two brothers, David Berry and Charles Berry. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Pettry (Johnny) of Jumping Branch, WV, Shawnee Woolwine of Christiansburg, and Cynthia...

Robert Dove

Robert Dove

Dec 8, 2013

Robert Lee Dove, 78, of Christiansburg, went to receive his eternal reward in heaven on December 8, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Taylor Dove and Virginia Jones Dove; son, Frazier Lee Dove; and by his sister, Doris Dove Minnick. He is survived by his wife of 59...

Freda Dove

Freda Dove

Dec 6, 2013

Freda Diane Meredith Dove, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jackson Dove; and her parents, Albert Cecil and Reba Akers Meredith. She is survived by her son, Andy Dove; granddaughter, Nikki Dove; siblings and their spouses, Terry and David Light, Darlene and John Wirt, Debra and Sam...

Larry Kidd

Larry Kidd

Dec 5, 2013

Larry Hugh Kidd, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sammy Hugh Kidd and Nell Smallwood; his sister, Lorraine Wade; and his daughter, Patricia Kidd. He is survived by his children, Michelle Harman, Keith Allen, Kevin Allen, Kim Bowman, Larry Kidd II, and Elena Kidd; and two brothers, Mark...

Dorothy Lester

Dorothy Lester

Dec 4, 2013

Dorothy Elizabeth Trump Lester of Salem passed away on December 4, 2013. On that day, a strong, brave, and self-assured lady stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to become a steadfast Spirit servant in God’s kingdom. She died peacefully at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem surrounded by her family. She was a faithful witness and...

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Dec 3, 2013

Robert Jerry Vaughn, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Jerry was formerly employed by Turman Lumber Company, and had retired from Volvo-White Trucking. His current occupation was owner of Christiansburg Cab Service and Blacksburg Taxi which was operated by him and his deceased wife, Irene Vaughn. Jerry was a long standing member of the Montgomery County...

Samuel Sizemore

Samuel Sizemore

Dec 2, 2013

Samuel Lee Sizemore, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 6, 2013, from 12-1:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 780 West Rock Road, Radford, with the funeral service to be held immediately thereafter.

Melvin Milliner

Melvin Milliner

Dec 2, 2013

Melvin T. Milliner, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on December 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin L. and Mildred Falby Milliner; siblings, Russell Milliner, Alvin L. Milliner Jr., James H. Milliner; and an infant sister. He is survived by his children, Sherry Brown, Matthew Oliver, Shannon Hopkins, and Carol St.Clair; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Ronnie Hawkins

Ronnie Hawkins

Dec 1, 2013

Ronnie Joe Hawkins, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera R. Hawkins. Ronnie is survived by his dad, Wm. R. (Ronnie) Hawkins; his sister, Nancy Ann Hawkins Simutis; as well as other extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department members...

William Gray

William Gray

Nov 29, 2013

William ‘Bill’ Douglas Gray, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013. Bill was a long standing member of the Fraternal Order of Akron Eagles Lodge #2238, the VFW Post #1184 of Pulaski, VA, life member of the Disabled American Vets, as well as the Loyal Order of Moose. He was preceded in death by his dad, William...

Peggy Porterfield

Peggy Porterfield

Nov 26, 2013

Peggy Ann Porterfield died at English Meadows in Christiansburg, VA on November 26, 2013. Peggy was born in Vicker, VA. She graduated from Radford College with a 2 year degree in Business Administration. She was secretary to the Dean of Engineering at Virginia Tech for 35 years. She remained dedicated to Virginia Tech for the remainder of her life. Peggy...

Jackie Gallimore

Jackie Gallimore

Nov 25, 2013

Jackie Sue Gallimore (Nanny), 62 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lane and Dorothy Ann Shumaker; son, Jacky Lane Woolwine; and sister, Frances Ann Berry. She is survived by her husband, Walter Alvin Gallimore; sons, Roger Dale Woolwine, Jr. and Billy Joe Woolwine; daughters, Sandy Jean Pope and...

Frances Bowyer

Frances Bowyer

Nov 25, 2013

Frances Roop Bowyer, 89 of Christiansburg, passed away on November 25, 2013. She was born on January 22, 1924, to the late Walter and Cynthia Roop. Cynthia passed away when Frances was young. She was raised afterward by the late Ada Midkiff and Mary Parrish. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Allen Bowyer; great-grandchild, Christopher Lawrence;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ruben Hixon

Ruben Hixon

Dec 25, 2013

Ruben Edward Hixon, 87 of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Hixon and Mackie Moore Hixon; wife, Janice Hixon; siblings, Lucille Bateman, Hazel Taylor, Helen Sutherland, Dorothy Harvey, Barbara Jean Thompson, Ruby Wood, Melba Harris, William (Junior) Hixon, Samuel Hixon, Kenneth Hixon, Arnold Hixon, William (Bill) Hixon, and Charlie...

Jimmy Lester

Jimmy Lester

Dec 21, 2013

Jimmy Dale Lester, 54, of Pilot, passed away on December 21, 2013, and met at heaven’s gate Jesus, his mother, Ruby Thompson; father, Luther Lester; brother, Jack Lester; and nephew, Daniel. He is survived by his sisters, Elsie Seabrook, Carolyn Altizer, Judy (Gary) Roberts, Kitty (Bruce) Harris, and Betty Rader; brother, Ronnie (Betty) Lester; children, Steven (Brittany) Lester, Tara (Matt)...

Lettie Dickerson

Lettie Dickerson

Dec 17, 2013

Lettie Elizabeth Cox Dickerson, 89, raised in Indian Valley, born on April 30, 1924, passed away at home on December 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Issac Elvin Cox and Cora Lilly Smith; husband Glen W. Dickerson; two brothers, Estle and Issac; five sisters, Ola, Gladys, Dollie, Ellen, and Rosie. She is survived by her sons...

Ruth Brillhart

Ruth Brillhart

Dec 14, 2013

Ruth Roberts Brillhart, 80, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Annie Jennelle Roberts and her husband Jack Brillhart. She loved to sew, cross-stitch, garden and arrange flowers. She was a very outgoing person with many friends. She loved to...

Lareasa Hodge

Lareasa Hodge

Dec 12, 2013

Lareasa Yvonne Hodge, 50, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Mose Edward Hodge. She is survived by her sister, Angela B. Wharton; brother, William Blake Hamblin; mother and step-father, Betty and Ernest Craft; grandmother, Nettie B. Lively; her four-legged son, Zacky; special friends, Margo Armbruster and Janice Laforce;...

Gary Hall

Gary Hall

Dec 10, 2013

Gary Wayne Hall, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Hall and Olia Bishop Preston; and brother, Don Hall. He is survived by his children, Brandon Hall and wife Cindy of Oklahoma, Brian Hall and wife Celia (and their expected child) of Richmond, Virginia, and Breanna Reeves and...

Annie Myers

Annie Myers

Dec 8, 2013

Annie Catherine Jennelle Myers, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at home from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Annie was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, on August 26, 1929, to the late Louis D. and Maude Grubb Jennelle. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis C. Jennelle; and sisters, Elizabeth J. Lutz and Ethel J. Willis. She...

George Berry

George Berry

Dec 8, 2013

George Edward Berry, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. Berry and Edith Marie Cox Berry; his wife, Frances Shumaker Berry; and two brothers, David Berry and Charles Berry. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Pettry (Johnny) of Jumping Branch, WV, Shawnee Woolwine of Christiansburg, and Cynthia...

Robert Dove

Robert Dove

Dec 8, 2013

Robert Lee Dove, 78, of Christiansburg, went to receive his eternal reward in heaven on December 8, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Taylor Dove and Virginia Jones Dove; son, Frazier Lee Dove; and by his sister, Doris Dove Minnick. He is survived by his wife of 59...

Freda Dove

Freda Dove

Dec 6, 2013

Freda Diane Meredith Dove, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jackson Dove; and her parents, Albert Cecil and Reba Akers Meredith. She is survived by her son, Andy Dove; granddaughter, Nikki Dove; siblings and their spouses, Terry and David Light, Darlene and John Wirt, Debra and Sam...

Larry Kidd

Larry Kidd

Dec 5, 2013

Larry Hugh Kidd, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sammy Hugh Kidd and Nell Smallwood; his sister, Lorraine Wade; and his daughter, Patricia Kidd. He is survived by his children, Michelle Harman, Keith Allen, Kevin Allen, Kim Bowman, Larry Kidd II, and Elena Kidd; and two brothers, Mark...

Dorothy Lester

Dorothy Lester

Dec 4, 2013

Dorothy Elizabeth Trump Lester of Salem passed away on December 4, 2013. On that day, a strong, brave, and self-assured lady stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to become a steadfast Spirit servant in God’s kingdom. She died peacefully at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem surrounded by her family. She was a faithful witness and...

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Dec 3, 2013

Robert Jerry Vaughn, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Jerry was formerly employed by Turman Lumber Company, and had retired from Volvo-White Trucking. His current occupation was owner of Christiansburg Cab Service and Blacksburg Taxi which was operated by him and his deceased wife, Irene Vaughn. Jerry was a long standing member of the Montgomery County...

Samuel Sizemore

Samuel Sizemore

Dec 2, 2013

Samuel Lee Sizemore, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 6, 2013, from 12-1:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 780 West Rock Road, Radford, with the funeral service to be held immediately thereafter.

Melvin Milliner

Melvin Milliner

Dec 2, 2013

Melvin T. Milliner, 73, of Shawsville, passed away on December 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin L. and Mildred Falby Milliner; siblings, Russell Milliner, Alvin L. Milliner Jr., James H. Milliner; and an infant sister. He is survived by his children, Sherry Brown, Matthew Oliver, Shannon Hopkins, and Carol St.Clair; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Ronnie Hawkins

Ronnie Hawkins

Dec 1, 2013

Ronnie Joe Hawkins, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera R. Hawkins. Ronnie is survived by his dad, Wm. R. (Ronnie) Hawkins; his sister, Nancy Ann Hawkins Simutis; as well as other extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department members...

William Gray

William Gray

Nov 29, 2013

William ‘Bill’ Douglas Gray, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013. Bill was a long standing member of the Fraternal Order of Akron Eagles Lodge #2238, the VFW Post #1184 of Pulaski, VA, life member of the Disabled American Vets, as well as the Loyal Order of Moose. He was preceded in death by his dad, William...

Peggy Porterfield

Peggy Porterfield

Nov 26, 2013

Peggy Ann Porterfield died at English Meadows in Christiansburg, VA on November 26, 2013. Peggy was born in Vicker, VA. She graduated from Radford College with a 2 year degree in Business Administration. She was secretary to the Dean of Engineering at Virginia Tech for 35 years. She remained dedicated to Virginia Tech for the remainder of her life. Peggy...

Jackie Gallimore

Jackie Gallimore

Nov 25, 2013

Jackie Sue Gallimore (Nanny), 62 of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lane and Dorothy Ann Shumaker; son, Jacky Lane Woolwine; and sister, Frances Ann Berry. She is survived by her husband, Walter Alvin Gallimore; sons, Roger Dale Woolwine, Jr. and Billy Joe Woolwine; daughters, Sandy Jean Pope and...

Frances Bowyer

Frances Bowyer

Nov 25, 2013

Frances Roop Bowyer, 89 of Christiansburg, passed away on November 25, 2013. She was born on January 22, 1924, to the late Walter and Cynthia Roop. Cynthia passed away when Frances was young. She was raised afterward by the late Ada Midkiff and Mary Parrish. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Allen Bowyer; great-grandchild, Christopher Lawrence;...