Obituaries
Barbara Jeanette Smith
Aug 31, 2014
Barbara Jeanette Smith, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Lillie Wimmer; husband, David Smith; as well as several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Ronnie Wright and wife, Alice, Sherwood Wright, Tammy Jones, Michael Wright, Quintin Wright and wife, Missy, and Mark Wright;...
Robert 'Bobby' Tucker
Aug 30, 2014
Robert ‘Bobby’ Tucker, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Bobby was such a people person, never met a stranger and always recognized you. He had a heart as big as the sky and will be missed by all who knew him. He would always tell people, ‘You’re prettier when you smile.’ He was preceded in death...
Rex Allen 'Buckshot' Taylor
Aug 28, 2014
Rex Allen ‘Buckshot’ Taylor, 25, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on August 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Taylor; grandfather, Rex Anders; uncle, James Taylor; and a special uncle, Timothy Anders. Surviving are his father, Charles Taylor; mother and best friend, Melissa Taylor; grandfather, Allen Taylor; grandmother, Linda Anders; children, Damien and Dayla Taylor;...
Gilbert 'Tom' Maxwell
Aug 22, 2014
Gilbert “Tom” Massie Maxwell, 88, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife of 60 years on Friday, August 22, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert R. and Hallie Maxwell; as well as his wife, Myrtle Wood Maxwell. He is survived by his sons, Gilbert L. Maxwell, Edward Maxwell and wife,...
John William Martin
Aug 18, 2014
John William Martin, 77, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away on August 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Edith Martin. He is survived by his wife Diane S. Martin; daughter, Amanda K. Felts; and grandchildren, Brent M. Webb and Channin Felts. John was a 35 year supporter of his wife’s activities at Fancy Gap...
Antonio 'Tony' Gasca
Aug 16, 2014
Antonio ‘Tony’ Gasca, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Tony owned and operated Tony’s Body Shop on Yellow Sulphur Road in Christiansburg for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Peroushin. Tony is survived by his partner in life, Mitzi Elitchko. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 21,...
Geraldine 'Gerry' Marie Horan
Aug 15, 2014
Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Horan, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Marie Fournier; and sisters, Irene Laviana and Nancy Burns and Pricilla Parides. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Horan; children, Jeffrey (Danielle) Horan of St. Paul, MN, and Pamela Campbell (Richard) of...
Annie Wortham Eason
Aug 12, 2014
Annie Pearl Wortham Eason, 87, formerly of Fuquay-Varina, passed away on August 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Woodrow Eason; her parents, Robert Heath and Nannie Watkins Wortham; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Terry Zapata and husband, Carlos; son, Ronald Eason and wife, Cynthia; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as...
Deborah Gale Wimmer
Aug 8, 2014
Deborah Gale Wimmer, 58, of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on Friday August 8, 2014 surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Wimmer Spraker; and father, Albert Jackson Wimmer. Debbie celebrated the life she was given, which was made possible by her Elm Tree Group Home family. Debbie also was supported by Point...
Dorothy Thompson Miller
Aug 7, 2014
Dorothy Thompson Miller, 64, of Pilot, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on April 11, 1950 to the late Dewey I. and Myrtle ‘Irene’ Thompson of Christiansburg. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, William ‘Billy’ Miller; daughter, Tammy Akers; son, Christopher Miller; grandsons, Toby Akers, Jr. (T.J.) and Riley Miller, all of Pilot....
Sally Ann Boots Leach
Aug 7, 2014
Sally Ann Boots Leach, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, widow of Carl D. Leach, Jr., passed away on August 7, 2014. She is survived by her son, Larry Leach and wife Sandi of Colonial Heights, VA; daughter, Linda Martin and husband Ray of Christiansburg, VA; three grandchildren; Chris, Grace, and Caroline; brothers, Don Boots of Hamptonville, NC, and Bill Boots of...
Faye Hall Price
Aug 6, 2014
Patricia Faye Hall Price, 68, of Shawsville, passed away on August 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, “Charlie” and Belva Hall. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Barry Price; daughters, Renee (Lee) Smith and Tammy (Bo) Maxey; grandchildren, Jeremy, Chelsey, Casey, and Isaac. Also surviving are brother, Bobby (Vera) Hall; as well...
Elizabeth Slover Hinkley
Aug 5, 2014
Elizabeth Josephine Slover Hinkley, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 5, 2014. She was met in heaven by her mom, Laura Slover; sisters, Marion, Edie, Mary Lou; as well as her beloved husband, Teddy Hinkley. She is survived by daughters, Laura Sarah Slover; Tammy Lee Slover Martin, and Davina Sue Slover; her grandchildren, Amanda Akers, Nathan Akers, Jr., Jessie...
Viola Jane Denton
Aug 5, 2014
Viola Jane (Janie) Denton, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman (Buddy) Denton; son, David L. Denton; and her parents, Moses and Bessie Boyd Wyant. She is survived by her son, Willard E. Denton of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Chris (Laurie) Denton of Richmond, Stacey (Matthew)...
Harold Plato Yates
Aug 5, 2014
Harold Plato Yates, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Cora Yates; and brothers, Horace Yates, Jesse Yates, and Junior Reed Yates. He is survived by his son, Harold Wayne Yates and wife Kathryn; daughter, Linda Gallaher and husband Joe; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; eight great-grandchildren; as well...
Vurden Maxey Slusher
Aug 4, 2014
Vurden Jamina “Sissy” Maxey Yates Slusher, 73, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born May 19, 1941 in Montgomery County. Sissy was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Maxey and Mary Mabry Maxey. In addition to her parents, Sissy was preceded in death...
James Vest
Aug 2, 2014
James Dayton Vest, 91, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014. He was born on November 27, 1922 in Floyd, VA. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army, was a longtime member of the Christiansburg V.F.W., was a brick mason and a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Nazarene....
Sherwood Roudabush
Jul 31, 2014
Sherwood Ashby Roudabush, 96, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was born October 23, 1917, to the late Thomas Ashby Roudabush and Vivian Riner Roudabush Burnett in Christiansburg, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Florine Metzger. Sherwood is survived by his wife of 68 years,...
Roy Clark
Jul 25, 2014
ROY KENNETH CLARK, 78, of Christiansburg passed away July 25, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Buster” & Sara Jane Clark; brother, Bobby Clark and brother-in-law, Carl Dove. Roy is survived by his wife, Barbara Clark; sister, Betty Jane Bishop and husband, Darrell; niece, Lisa Adkins and husband, Garnett; brother-in-law, Donald Doss and...
Jennie Barker
Jul 25, 2014
BARKER, Jennie Lee, 82 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2014. Ms Barker was a very talented seamstress, cook and listener. Jennie worked 25 years at Kenrose Manufacturing as a sewing machine operator. She loved the Lord and enjoyed listening to Gospel music. She never met a stranger and gave great advice. She was...
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