Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Dec 16, 2012

Elizabeth King Collins Anderson, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2012, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Anderson; and by her parents, Roy H. and Edythe K. Collins. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn & John Hollandsworth and Susan & Terry Young, all of Christiansburg; aunt, Kathryn K. Rundle, of Dana Point,...

Stella Sowers

Stella Sowers

Dec 15, 2012

Stella Irene Sowers, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on December 15, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She is survived by her son Clinton Sowers and wife, Jessica of Christiansburg; sisters, Louise Quesenberry and Norma Marshall; brothers, David, Martin, Jim, Columbus, Barton, Daniel, Eppie, Granville McGrady. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. in Sunset Cemetery with...

Charles Costigan

Charles Costigan

Dec 15, 2012

Charles Merle Costigan, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Oliver Costigan; and a son, Carey Wayne Costigan. He is survived by his children, Larry & wife, Nancy Costigan, and Linda & husband, Jerry Young; grandchildren, Amy Price & husband, Troy, Jason Young, Shannon Costigan & wife, Christal, Alison...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 15, 2012

White, Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright and husband, Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz and husband, Alan of PA, Heather Ratley and husband,...

Irene Stump

Irene Stump

Dec 14, 2012

Irene Lee Stump, 86, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rose Craighead; her husband, Riley J. Stump; sister, Ethel May Renfro; brother, Roy Trigg Craighead; sister, Bertha Bower; and Infant Baby Stump. She is survived by her children, Charlie & Pat Stump, Barbara & Delvis Elmore, Jerry & Hope...

Madeleine Snidow

Madeleine Snidow

Dec 13, 2012

Madeleine Parsons Snidow, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge Columbus & Mattie Irene Jones Parsons; and a sister, Mildred Parsons Butner. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ruth Fletcher & her husband, Franklin W. Fletcher, Sr.; special cousin, Dot Beasley; special friend and caregiver, Dr. Leslie...

Kenneth Yopp

Kenneth Yopp

Dec 12, 2012

Kenneth Alfred Yopp, Sr., 59, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mom, Katherine Alice Smith Yopp; and 2 brothers, Roger Yopp and Paul E. Yopp. He is survived by his dad, Samuel (Bill) Alfred Yopp & step-mother Frankie; brother, Michael W. Yopp & Cindy Morgan; step-sister, Paula James; and son,...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 11, 2012

Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’White, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright & husband Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz & husband Alan of PA, Heather Ratley & husband Robbie...

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Dec 8, 2012

Paul Tyron Kennedy, Sr. of Childress and formerly of Coeburn, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 8, 2012. He was born on February 8, 1952, in Coeburn to Paul and Celia Kennedy. Paul overcame many obstacles, demons and roadblocks in his life to become the loving and caring man we all know and love...

Dora Lester

Dora Lester

Dec 7, 2012

Dora Gae Lester, 93, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born October 24, 1919, a daughter to the late Dennis Gilbert and Bessie Mae Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gray Lester; and sister, Winnie Fark. Surviving are her son, Norman Gray Lester; grandchildren, Theron Lester & wife Cynthia, and Lori Lester; and...

Betty Stevens

Betty Stevens

Dec 7, 2012

Betty Jessee Stevens, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away in her home on Friday, December 7, 2012. Mrs. Stevens was born on July 9, 1924, in Radford to the late Pastor Ellis Claire Jessee and Lottie Roberts Jessee. She was the granddaughter of the late Arthur and Lucy Roberts, also of Radford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jasper Colley

Jasper Colley

Dec 6, 2012

Jasper Lewis Colley, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 2 pm in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.

Susan Anker

Susan Anker

Dec 5, 2012

Susan T. Anker, loving wife and mother, 72, of Christiansburg peacefully passed away at her home with her children by her side on December 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bernard Anker; parents, Alex & Pearl Yarnot; and brother, David Yarnot. She is survived by her son, Joel Anker & wife, Georgiann; daughter,...

Rodney Lester

Rodney Lester

Dec 3, 2012

Rodney David Lester, 96, of Christiansburg, VA died December 3, 2012 at Carilion NRV Medical Center after a short illness. He was born January 1, 1916, the son of the late Victor V. and Kittie Richardson Lester. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and attended Roanoke College where he was an accomplished football and baseball player at both...

Judy Wimmer

Judy Wimmer

Dec 2, 2012

Judy Kaye Wimmer, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012. She was born on September 7, 1955. She is survived by her parents, Alvin Ray & Marie June Vest Wimmer; her sister, Janet Raye; as well as many special aunts, uncles and cousins. Judy was a very involved member of the Huffville United Methodist Church. She had...

Pearl Thompson

Pearl Thompson

Nov 29, 2012

Pearl Irene Thompson, of Christiansburg, passed on peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was 97 years of age, born on December 20, 1914. We were all looking forward to celebrating her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Gold Thompson; 2 sons, Kenneth and Johnny Thompson; and a daughter, Mary Jones. Precious...

Jerome Wattel

Jerome Wattel

Nov 24, 2012

Jerome Vinson Wattel went home to our Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2012 after a short illness. Jerry was born in Rochester, New York in 1931. He graduated from high school at the Thomas Aquinas Instutute of Rochester in 1949. After a few months in the seminary he attended Fordham University and graduated in 1954. He served two years as...

Ernestine Frith

Ernestine Frith

Nov 23, 2012

Ernestine Burton Frith, 87, of Radford, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born February 16, 1925 in Montgomery County, VA to the late Jacob Frank and Laura Bryant Burton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. Frith; son, Avis M. Frith; brother, Jacob D. Burton; and brothers and...

Emma Young

Emma Young

Nov 22, 2012

Emma Jean Young, age 72, of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Thursday, November 22, 2012, surrounded by her family at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Young; and her sister Geraldine Kelly. Emma was a member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She touched many lives...

Shannon Epperly

Shannon Epperly

Nov 21, 2012

Shannon Lorraine Epperly, 41, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Frank & Barbara Bryson Epperly; her daughter, Victoria Epperly; sister, Melissa Price; and special nephew, Daniel Price. The graveside service will be held on Monday, November 26, 2012, at 2 pm at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Pastor Virgil McHone officiating.

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Dec 16, 2012

Elizabeth King Collins Anderson, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2012, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Anderson; and by her parents, Roy H. and Edythe K. Collins. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn & John Hollandsworth and Susan & Terry Young, all of Christiansburg; aunt, Kathryn K. Rundle, of Dana Point,...

Stella Sowers

Stella Sowers

Dec 15, 2012

Stella Irene Sowers, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on December 15, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She is survived by her son Clinton Sowers and wife, Jessica of Christiansburg; sisters, Louise Quesenberry and Norma Marshall; brothers, David, Martin, Jim, Columbus, Barton, Daniel, Eppie, Granville McGrady. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. in Sunset Cemetery with...

Charles Costigan

Charles Costigan

Dec 15, 2012

Charles Merle Costigan, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Oliver Costigan; and a son, Carey Wayne Costigan. He is survived by his children, Larry & wife, Nancy Costigan, and Linda & husband, Jerry Young; grandchildren, Amy Price & husband, Troy, Jason Young, Shannon Costigan & wife, Christal, Alison...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 15, 2012

White, Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright and husband, Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz and husband, Alan of PA, Heather Ratley and husband,...

Irene Stump

Irene Stump

Dec 14, 2012

Irene Lee Stump, 86, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rose Craighead; her husband, Riley J. Stump; sister, Ethel May Renfro; brother, Roy Trigg Craighead; sister, Bertha Bower; and Infant Baby Stump. She is survived by her children, Charlie & Pat Stump, Barbara & Delvis Elmore, Jerry & Hope...

Madeleine Snidow

Madeleine Snidow

Dec 13, 2012

Madeleine Parsons Snidow, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge Columbus & Mattie Irene Jones Parsons; and a sister, Mildred Parsons Butner. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ruth Fletcher & her husband, Franklin W. Fletcher, Sr.; special cousin, Dot Beasley; special friend and caregiver, Dr. Leslie...

Kenneth Yopp

Kenneth Yopp

Dec 12, 2012

Kenneth Alfred Yopp, Sr., 59, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mom, Katherine Alice Smith Yopp; and 2 brothers, Roger Yopp and Paul E. Yopp. He is survived by his dad, Samuel (Bill) Alfred Yopp & step-mother Frankie; brother, Michael W. Yopp & Cindy Morgan; step-sister, Paula James; and son,...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 11, 2012

Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’White, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright & husband Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz & husband Alan of PA, Heather Ratley & husband Robbie...

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Dec 8, 2012

Paul Tyron Kennedy, Sr. of Childress and formerly of Coeburn, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 8, 2012. He was born on February 8, 1952, in Coeburn to Paul and Celia Kennedy. Paul overcame many obstacles, demons and roadblocks in his life to become the loving and caring man we all know and love...

Dora Lester

Dora Lester

Dec 7, 2012

Dora Gae Lester, 93, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born October 24, 1919, a daughter to the late Dennis Gilbert and Bessie Mae Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gray Lester; and sister, Winnie Fark. Surviving are her son, Norman Gray Lester; grandchildren, Theron Lester & wife Cynthia, and Lori Lester; and...

Betty Stevens

Betty Stevens

Dec 7, 2012

Betty Jessee Stevens, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away in her home on Friday, December 7, 2012. Mrs. Stevens was born on July 9, 1924, in Radford to the late Pastor Ellis Claire Jessee and Lottie Roberts Jessee. She was the granddaughter of the late Arthur and Lucy Roberts, also of Radford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jasper Colley

Jasper Colley

Dec 6, 2012

Jasper Lewis Colley, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 2 pm in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.

Susan Anker

Susan Anker

Dec 5, 2012

Susan T. Anker, loving wife and mother, 72, of Christiansburg peacefully passed away at her home with her children by her side on December 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bernard Anker; parents, Alex & Pearl Yarnot; and brother, David Yarnot. She is survived by her son, Joel Anker & wife, Georgiann; daughter,...

Rodney Lester

Rodney Lester

Dec 3, 2012

Rodney David Lester, 96, of Christiansburg, VA died December 3, 2012 at Carilion NRV Medical Center after a short illness. He was born January 1, 1916, the son of the late Victor V. and Kittie Richardson Lester. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and attended Roanoke College where he was an accomplished football and baseball player at both...

Judy Wimmer

Judy Wimmer

Dec 2, 2012

Judy Kaye Wimmer, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012. She was born on September 7, 1955. She is survived by her parents, Alvin Ray & Marie June Vest Wimmer; her sister, Janet Raye; as well as many special aunts, uncles and cousins. Judy was a very involved member of the Huffville United Methodist Church. She had...

Pearl Thompson

Pearl Thompson

Nov 29, 2012

Pearl Irene Thompson, of Christiansburg, passed on peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was 97 years of age, born on December 20, 1914. We were all looking forward to celebrating her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Gold Thompson; 2 sons, Kenneth and Johnny Thompson; and a daughter, Mary Jones. Precious...

Jerome Wattel

Jerome Wattel

Nov 24, 2012

Jerome Vinson Wattel went home to our Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2012 after a short illness. Jerry was born in Rochester, New York in 1931. He graduated from high school at the Thomas Aquinas Instutute of Rochester in 1949. After a few months in the seminary he attended Fordham University and graduated in 1954. He served two years as...

Ernestine Frith

Ernestine Frith

Nov 23, 2012

Ernestine Burton Frith, 87, of Radford, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born February 16, 1925 in Montgomery County, VA to the late Jacob Frank and Laura Bryant Burton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. Frith; son, Avis M. Frith; brother, Jacob D. Burton; and brothers and...

Emma Young

Emma Young

Nov 22, 2012

Emma Jean Young, age 72, of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Thursday, November 22, 2012, surrounded by her family at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Young; and her sister Geraldine Kelly. Emma was a member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She touched many lives...

Shannon Epperly

Shannon Epperly

Nov 21, 2012

Shannon Lorraine Epperly, 41, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Frank & Barbara Bryson Epperly; her daughter, Victoria Epperly; sister, Melissa Price; and special nephew, Daniel Price. The graveside service will be held on Monday, November 26, 2012, at 2 pm at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with Pastor Virgil McHone officiating.