Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Vera Welcher

Vera Welcher

Jan 8, 2013

Vera Hughes Welcher, 92, of Elliston, our precious little kiwi angel went to heaven on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Randolph Welcher, Sr. and son, Roy Randolph Welcher, Jr. She is survived by granddaughter & her husband, Tina & Baron Gibson; and “daughter” & her husband, Jackie & Jimmy Bowles; as well...

Charles Putnam

Charles Putnam

Jan 6, 2013

Charles William Putnam III of Christiansburg, VA died in the early morning of January 6th, 2013. He exemplified outstanding courage in a 4 year battle against lung cancer. Charles was 63; born March 29, 1949 in Saint Louis, MO. He graduated high school from Our Lady of Good Counsel Seminary in 1967. In 1972 he graduated with a degree in...

Charles Putnam

Charles Putnam

Jan 6, 2013

Charles William Putnam, III, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 5-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Shirley Miller

Shirley Miller

Jan 5, 2013

Shirley Belcher Miller, 75, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born April 27, 1937, in Coaldale, WV, in Mercer County to the late Jessie Franklin and Bertha Virginia Lanter Belcher. She was also preceded in death by one brother and six sisters. She...

Mona Dickerson

Mona Dickerson

Jan 4, 2013

Mona Slusher Dickerson, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 4, 2013, at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg, VA. She was born on August 17, 1933. She is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Wayne & Velvet Dickerson of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Sarah Honaker of Radford; grandson, Alex Dickerson of Christiansburg; great-grandson, Colten Honaker; nieces, Melody Booker, Donna Spangler, Lisa Workman; nephews, Terry...

Frances Shelton

Frances Shelton

Jan 4, 2013

Frances Hancock Shelton (87) of Christiansburg passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. She was preceded in her passing by her husband, William Raper Shelton; parents, Samuel and Guyda Hancock; great granddaughter, Aria Dean; and brother, Samuel Hancock, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Dean (Harry), Brandon, FL; and her son, W. Richard Shelton (Janice), Christiansburg, VA. She is...

Darlene Abshire

Darlene Abshire

Jan 4, 2013

Darlene Bentley Abshire, 65, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Matthew & Ollie Mae East Bentley. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jackie Abshire; her children, Karen Bentley, Kathy Trump, Destiny Abshire, and Edward Lee Abshire, Sr.; grandchildren, Misty, Edward, and...

Frances Shelton

Frances Shelton

Jan 4, 2013

Frances Hancock Shelton, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 10, 2013, from 12 noon to 1:30 P.M. at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, with the funeral service to follow at 1:30 P.M. Dr. Don Makin will officiate the service, and interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Edward Weltens

Edward Weltens

Jan 2, 2013

Edward D. Weltens, Jr., 70, of Radford, VA, passed away on January 2, 2013. “Ed” was born on June 23, 1942, in San Antonio, TX. He was involved in the insurance and legal field for more than 40 years, and retired in 2007. He attended and graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio TX, and was a fanatic University...

Lucy Licea

Lucy Licea

Jan 1, 2013

Lucy Carol Licea, 63, of Christiansburg and formerly of Giles County, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Albert & Clara Alvin Hollins Mullins. She is survived by her husband, Freddie Licea; three children, Jennifer (Larry) MacStravic, Billy and Michael Williams; grandchildren, Dwight, Josh, Caitlyn, Ryan, Myah, Parker and Emily; plus...

Carolyn Tibbetts

Carolyn Tibbetts

Dec 31, 2012

Carolyn E. Tibbetts, age 82, of Christiansburg and formerly of Draper, VA, is finally at rest on Monday, December 31, 2012, after a hard battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Tibbetts & husband, David Berry and Paula & husband Tom Holcomb along with many special nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will have a...

Linda Snavely

Linda Snavely

Dec 28, 2012

Linda Miracle Snavely, of Riner, went to be with her heavenly Father on December 28, 2012, after a long, hard struggle with Alzheimers. Linda was a very strong lady, she fought through so much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Feddie & Maudie Miracle; and brother, Hardin Miracle. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward...

Ronelda Turman

Ronelda Turman

Dec 27, 2012

Ronelda Frances Turman, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph & Margie Kesler Turman; her brothers, James D. Turman, Elijah P. Turman; sisters, Gretchen Turman, and Sarah M. Turman. She is survived by her nieces and nephew, Patricia Proco of Colfax, NC, Margie Turman of Seagoville, TX and...

Elmer Underwood

Elmer Underwood

Dec 27, 2012

Elmer O. Underwood, 96, of Christiansburg, VA, slipped quietly into the arms of his waiting Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1916, in Floyd County, VA, the son of the late Alsiberry and Laura Holbrook Underwood. Elmer was the last remaining charter member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, where alongside his wife,...

Lonnie Songer

Lonnie Songer

Dec 25, 2012

Lonnie Robert Songer, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Alberta Songer. He is survived by 3 sisters; 1 brother; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as other extended family. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 1 p.m. at...

Martha Stevers

Martha Stevers

Dec 23, 2012

Martha Ann Stevers, 80, of Pembroke, VA., passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born on December 1, 1932 in Giles County, VA to the late Paul and Mary Meredith Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bueland David Stevers. She is survived by daughters, Mary Johnson and husband Lee and Sharon Suydam and husband...

Robert Pannell

Robert Pannell

Dec 23, 2012

Robert Lee Pannell, 60, of Shawsville, passed away on December 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Jane King and Thomas Jackson Pannell; sister, Ann Dalton; and brother-in-law, Terry Owens. He is survived by his sisters, Jacqueline & Larry Kommes, Tammy & fiancé Glenn Carey, and Mary & fiancé GG Bower; as well as many special...

Ruth Harrah

Ruth Harrah

Dec 22, 2012

Ruth Ann Wood Harrah, 85, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Daniels, WV, entered through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA. Mrs. Harrah was born on September 2, 1927 in Stotesbury, WV and resided at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center in Christiansburg, VA. She is preceded in death...

Fred Royal

Fred Royal

Dec 20, 2012

Fred Monroe Royal, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee & Avlelia Sutphin Royal; and his wife, Sylvia Woods Royal. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Royal Jones & fiancé George “Peanut” Fizer, of Dublin; grandson, Thomas Michael Akers & fiancée Michelle Still, of Pulaski; sister-in-law,...

Rocky Musselman

Rocky Musselman

Dec 18, 2012

Rocky Musselman, 58, of Shawsville passed away December 18, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry & Dora Mae Miller Musselman; a sister, Linda May Ashby; and brothers, David John Musselman and Daniel Lee Musselman. He is survived by his siblings, Ruth Rose & husband Ralph of Shawsville, William H. Musselman, Jr....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Vera Welcher

Vera Welcher

Jan 8, 2013

Vera Hughes Welcher, 92, of Elliston, our precious little kiwi angel went to heaven on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Randolph Welcher, Sr. and son, Roy Randolph Welcher, Jr. She is survived by granddaughter & her husband, Tina & Baron Gibson; and “daughter” & her husband, Jackie & Jimmy Bowles; as well...

Charles Putnam

Charles Putnam

Jan 6, 2013

Charles William Putnam III of Christiansburg, VA died in the early morning of January 6th, 2013. He exemplified outstanding courage in a 4 year battle against lung cancer. Charles was 63; born March 29, 1949 in Saint Louis, MO. He graduated high school from Our Lady of Good Counsel Seminary in 1967. In 1972 he graduated with a degree in...

Charles Putnam

Charles Putnam

Jan 6, 2013

Charles William Putnam, III, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 5-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Shirley Miller

Shirley Miller

Jan 5, 2013

Shirley Belcher Miller, 75, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born April 27, 1937, in Coaldale, WV, in Mercer County to the late Jessie Franklin and Bertha Virginia Lanter Belcher. She was also preceded in death by one brother and six sisters. She...

Mona Dickerson

Mona Dickerson

Jan 4, 2013

Mona Slusher Dickerson, of Christiansburg, passed away on January 4, 2013, at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg, VA. She was born on August 17, 1933. She is survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Wayne & Velvet Dickerson of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Sarah Honaker of Radford; grandson, Alex Dickerson of Christiansburg; great-grandson, Colten Honaker; nieces, Melody Booker, Donna Spangler, Lisa Workman; nephews, Terry...

Frances Shelton

Frances Shelton

Jan 4, 2013

Frances Hancock Shelton (87) of Christiansburg passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. She was preceded in her passing by her husband, William Raper Shelton; parents, Samuel and Guyda Hancock; great granddaughter, Aria Dean; and brother, Samuel Hancock, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Dean (Harry), Brandon, FL; and her son, W. Richard Shelton (Janice), Christiansburg, VA. She is...

Darlene Abshire

Darlene Abshire

Jan 4, 2013

Darlene Bentley Abshire, 65, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Matthew & Ollie Mae East Bentley. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jackie Abshire; her children, Karen Bentley, Kathy Trump, Destiny Abshire, and Edward Lee Abshire, Sr.; grandchildren, Misty, Edward, and...

Frances Shelton

Frances Shelton

Jan 4, 2013

Frances Hancock Shelton, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 10, 2013, from 12 noon to 1:30 P.M. at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, with the funeral service to follow at 1:30 P.M. Dr. Don Makin will officiate the service, and interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Edward Weltens

Edward Weltens

Jan 2, 2013

Edward D. Weltens, Jr., 70, of Radford, VA, passed away on January 2, 2013. “Ed” was born on June 23, 1942, in San Antonio, TX. He was involved in the insurance and legal field for more than 40 years, and retired in 2007. He attended and graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio TX, and was a fanatic University...

Lucy Licea

Lucy Licea

Jan 1, 2013

Lucy Carol Licea, 63, of Christiansburg and formerly of Giles County, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Albert & Clara Alvin Hollins Mullins. She is survived by her husband, Freddie Licea; three children, Jennifer (Larry) MacStravic, Billy and Michael Williams; grandchildren, Dwight, Josh, Caitlyn, Ryan, Myah, Parker and Emily; plus...

Carolyn Tibbetts

Carolyn Tibbetts

Dec 31, 2012

Carolyn E. Tibbetts, age 82, of Christiansburg and formerly of Draper, VA, is finally at rest on Monday, December 31, 2012, after a hard battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Tibbetts & husband, David Berry and Paula & husband Tom Holcomb along with many special nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will have a...

Linda Snavely

Linda Snavely

Dec 28, 2012

Linda Miracle Snavely, of Riner, went to be with her heavenly Father on December 28, 2012, after a long, hard struggle with Alzheimers. Linda was a very strong lady, she fought through so much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Feddie & Maudie Miracle; and brother, Hardin Miracle. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward...

Ronelda Turman

Ronelda Turman

Dec 27, 2012

Ronelda Frances Turman, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph & Margie Kesler Turman; her brothers, James D. Turman, Elijah P. Turman; sisters, Gretchen Turman, and Sarah M. Turman. She is survived by her nieces and nephew, Patricia Proco of Colfax, NC, Margie Turman of Seagoville, TX and...

Elmer Underwood

Elmer Underwood

Dec 27, 2012

Elmer O. Underwood, 96, of Christiansburg, VA, slipped quietly into the arms of his waiting Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1916, in Floyd County, VA, the son of the late Alsiberry and Laura Holbrook Underwood. Elmer was the last remaining charter member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, where alongside his wife,...

Lonnie Songer

Lonnie Songer

Dec 25, 2012

Lonnie Robert Songer, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Alberta Songer. He is survived by 3 sisters; 1 brother; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as other extended family. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 1 p.m. at...

Martha Stevers

Martha Stevers

Dec 23, 2012

Martha Ann Stevers, 80, of Pembroke, VA., passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born on December 1, 1932 in Giles County, VA to the late Paul and Mary Meredith Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bueland David Stevers. She is survived by daughters, Mary Johnson and husband Lee and Sharon Suydam and husband...

Robert Pannell

Robert Pannell

Dec 23, 2012

Robert Lee Pannell, 60, of Shawsville, passed away on December 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Jane King and Thomas Jackson Pannell; sister, Ann Dalton; and brother-in-law, Terry Owens. He is survived by his sisters, Jacqueline & Larry Kommes, Tammy & fiancé Glenn Carey, and Mary & fiancé GG Bower; as well as many special...

Ruth Harrah

Ruth Harrah

Dec 22, 2012

Ruth Ann Wood Harrah, 85, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Daniels, WV, entered through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA. Mrs. Harrah was born on September 2, 1927 in Stotesbury, WV and resided at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center in Christiansburg, VA. She is preceded in death...

Fred Royal

Fred Royal

Dec 20, 2012

Fred Monroe Royal, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee & Avlelia Sutphin Royal; and his wife, Sylvia Woods Royal. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Royal Jones & fiancé George “Peanut” Fizer, of Dublin; grandson, Thomas Michael Akers & fiancée Michelle Still, of Pulaski; sister-in-law,...

Rocky Musselman

Rocky Musselman

Dec 18, 2012

Rocky Musselman, 58, of Shawsville passed away December 18, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry & Dora Mae Miller Musselman; a sister, Linda May Ashby; and brothers, David John Musselman and Daniel Lee Musselman. He is survived by his siblings, Ruth Rose & husband Ralph of Shawsville, William H. Musselman, Jr....