Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson

Oct 8, 2012

Albert “Peanut” Johnson, 95, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mamie Johnson; daughter & son-in-law, Annie M. & William Dewese; as well as several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Mildred Jarrrett & husband, Bobby J.; grandchildren, Joseph...

Donald Cooper

Donald Cooper

Oct 7, 2012

Donald Charles Cooper, 72, of Christiansburg passed away October 4, 2012, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie & Omar Johnson Cooper; brothers, Bill, Homer, Ward, Roger, James & Ralph Cooper; sisters, Wilma Jean & Doris Cooper. He is survived by sisters, Betty Brewster, Zuni, VA & Peggy Semernezski, TN; sister-in-law, Gladys Davis...

Bruce Stevens

Bruce Stevens

Oct 6, 2012

Bruce Edward Stevens, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Matthews Stevens, devoted father of Susan E. Stevens and proud grandfather of James Edward Huckle, departed his earthly life on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Lyle M. Stevens and Nell Lemon Stevens; brother, Roderick B. Stevens; sisters-in-law, Dorothy...

Nettie Burress

Nettie Burress

Oct 5, 2012

Nettie Carole Burress, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion & Mary Elizabeth Johnson; and aunt & uncle, Nettie & Martin Kersey. She is survived by her husband, John J. Burress; son, John J. Burress, Jr.; numerous foster children; best friend, Peggy Heslep; and special friends, Donald &...

Hubert Averette

Hubert Averette

Oct 4, 2012

Hubert Bullock Averette, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA. Hubert was born in Granville County, NC, to the late Charlie B. & Clara Floyd Averette. He was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church for over 50 years; retired after 32 years from the United States Department of...

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Oct 4, 2012

Elizabeth Cromer Jones of Charlottesville, Virginia, formerly of Christiansburg, Virginia, died October 4th, 2012, at the Colonnades Nursing Home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Elizabeth Louise Cromer in Christiansburg, Virginia, on April 17, 1928, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie E. Cromer. She was preceded in death by one son, David Austin Jones. Elizabeth graduated from...

James Marshall

James Marshall

Oct 3, 2012

James (Monroe) Marshall of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He was born on November 7, 1936, the oldest child of Isaac Marshall and Mae Dishon Marshall. After graduating from New River Community College, Monroe was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer. He retired from Medeco Security Locks where he received numerous awards for his...

Allison Young

Allison Young

Oct 2, 2012

Allison Kathleen Young, infant child of Jennifer Kathleen Young and Chad Everett Young, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Lynwood & Nannie D. Minnick; her paternal grandparents, Gene & Kathy Young and Linda & Donald Grubb; her sister, Chelsea Young; her aunts, Tiffany Hamlin and Lisa Tawney; her uncles, Dennis &...

Sherman Perry

Sherman Perry

Sep 30, 2012

Sherman Perry of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on September 30, 2012. Surviving him are his wife of 53 years, Bonnie; daughter, Linda Eaton and her husband Mark; and granddaughter, Sarah of Toano, VA. Also surviving is a brother, Rodney Adkins of Barboursville, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Moore Perry Adkins; step-father, Dallas Adkins of Barboursville,...

Betty Teel

Betty Teel

Sep 29, 2012

Betty Thompson Teel, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at her home. She was born in Floyd Co. to the late Trigg & Lala Mitchell Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cederic Thompson and Glenn Thompson. Betty was a lifelong member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ and worked as head teller...

Melva Phillips

Melva Phillips

Sep 28, 2012

Melva Stanger Phillips, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this earth to be with her Lord and Savior and to be where her bluebirds fly on Friday, September 28, 2012. Melva was born in Coal Hollow in Montgomery County, VA, on December 3, 1922, to the late Nile and Nannie Stanger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse...

Joseph Young, Sr.

Joseph Young, Sr.

Sep 26, 2012

Joseph Wendell Young Sr., age 79, of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at UVA Medical Center with his wife by his side. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from the Radford Arsenal, and attended the Lighthouse Family Ministries Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a senior council member. He...

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Sep 25, 2012

Fred J. Thompson, 87, of Riner, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. He was born on October 24, 1924, to the late Charles and Ethel Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marie; brother, Ward Thompson; and grandsons, Randall Price and Freddie Price. He is survived by his only...

Angeline Dickson

Angeline Dickson

Sep 24, 2012

Angeline "Betty" Polozzola Dickson, 88, of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dare Woodrow Dickson; and her son, Dale Patrick Dickson. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy D. & Gene Heslep, Kathy D. Dowdy; son, Doug W. & Barbara Dickson; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and close...

Shirley Zielke

Shirley Zielke

Sep 22, 2012

Shirley Ann Zielke, 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2012. She was born on December 29, 1933, in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Layton and Alice Averill. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 52 years, Matthew Zielke; her son, Mark & wife Kelly Zielke; and her precious...

Shirley Zielke

Shirley Zielke

Sep 22, 2012

Zielke, Shirley Ann, 79, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2012. She was born on December 23, 1933 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Layton and Alice Averill. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 52 years Matthew Zielke. Her son Mark and wife Kelly Zielke and her...

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy

Sep 20, 2012

Pat Murphy, originally from New York City, NY, passed in peace and surrounded by love on Thursday September 20th. Waiting to hold her hand was her loving son Ron. She left on this Earth many people who loved her. Her daughters Donna & Lonnie; grandchildren Joshua, Benjamen, Randy, Seth, and Sommerlea; Her loving sister Linda and her beautiful nieces Nambya...

Thelma Lovern

Thelma Lovern

Sep 19, 2012

Thelma “Ann” Bland Lovern, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Willard Lovern; her parents, James & Dolly Bland; and her siblings, Samuel Bland, Nelson Bland and Nellie Lucas. She is survived by her children, Patricia Phillips & husband Andrew, David Lovern & wife Lisa, and Terry Lovern;...

Lurene Farella

Lurene Farella

Sep 18, 2012

Lurene C. Farella, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She is survived by her sisters, Opal Davis of Shawsville and Mildred Timmes of Columbus, OH; nephews, John Ashworth and Charlie & wife Pat Davis, all of Shawsville; plus many other nieces and nephews.

Mary Elgin

Mary Elgin

Sep 18, 2012

Mary Ellen Reynolds (Bush) Elgin, 82, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1930, in Craig County, VA to the late James O. & Elizabeth Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Warren E. Reynolds; and sisters, Virginia Simmons and Jean Williams. She...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson

Oct 8, 2012

Albert “Peanut” Johnson, 95, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mamie Johnson; daughter & son-in-law, Annie M. & William Dewese; as well as several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Mildred Jarrrett & husband, Bobby J.; grandchildren, Joseph...

Donald Cooper

Donald Cooper

Oct 7, 2012

Donald Charles Cooper, 72, of Christiansburg passed away October 4, 2012, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie & Omar Johnson Cooper; brothers, Bill, Homer, Ward, Roger, James & Ralph Cooper; sisters, Wilma Jean & Doris Cooper. He is survived by sisters, Betty Brewster, Zuni, VA & Peggy Semernezski, TN; sister-in-law, Gladys Davis...

Bruce Stevens

Bruce Stevens

Oct 6, 2012

Bruce Edward Stevens, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Matthews Stevens, devoted father of Susan E. Stevens and proud grandfather of James Edward Huckle, departed his earthly life on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Lyle M. Stevens and Nell Lemon Stevens; brother, Roderick B. Stevens; sisters-in-law, Dorothy...

Nettie Burress

Nettie Burress

Oct 5, 2012

Nettie Carole Burress, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion & Mary Elizabeth Johnson; and aunt & uncle, Nettie & Martin Kersey. She is survived by her husband, John J. Burress; son, John J. Burress, Jr.; numerous foster children; best friend, Peggy Heslep; and special friends, Donald &...

Hubert Averette

Hubert Averette

Oct 4, 2012

Hubert Bullock Averette, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA. Hubert was born in Granville County, NC, to the late Charlie B. & Clara Floyd Averette. He was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church for over 50 years; retired after 32 years from the United States Department of...

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Oct 4, 2012

Elizabeth Cromer Jones of Charlottesville, Virginia, formerly of Christiansburg, Virginia, died October 4th, 2012, at the Colonnades Nursing Home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Elizabeth Louise Cromer in Christiansburg, Virginia, on April 17, 1928, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie E. Cromer. She was preceded in death by one son, David Austin Jones. Elizabeth graduated from...

James Marshall

James Marshall

Oct 3, 2012

James (Monroe) Marshall of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He was born on November 7, 1936, the oldest child of Isaac Marshall and Mae Dishon Marshall. After graduating from New River Community College, Monroe was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer. He retired from Medeco Security Locks where he received numerous awards for his...

Allison Young

Allison Young

Oct 2, 2012

Allison Kathleen Young, infant child of Jennifer Kathleen Young and Chad Everett Young, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Lynwood & Nannie D. Minnick; her paternal grandparents, Gene & Kathy Young and Linda & Donald Grubb; her sister, Chelsea Young; her aunts, Tiffany Hamlin and Lisa Tawney; her uncles, Dennis &...

Sherman Perry

Sherman Perry

Sep 30, 2012

Sherman Perry of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on September 30, 2012. Surviving him are his wife of 53 years, Bonnie; daughter, Linda Eaton and her husband Mark; and granddaughter, Sarah of Toano, VA. Also surviving is a brother, Rodney Adkins of Barboursville, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Moore Perry Adkins; step-father, Dallas Adkins of Barboursville,...

Betty Teel

Betty Teel

Sep 29, 2012

Betty Thompson Teel, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at her home. She was born in Floyd Co. to the late Trigg & Lala Mitchell Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cederic Thompson and Glenn Thompson. Betty was a lifelong member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ and worked as head teller...

Melva Phillips

Melva Phillips

Sep 28, 2012

Melva Stanger Phillips, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this earth to be with her Lord and Savior and to be where her bluebirds fly on Friday, September 28, 2012. Melva was born in Coal Hollow in Montgomery County, VA, on December 3, 1922, to the late Nile and Nannie Stanger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse...

Joseph Young, Sr.

Joseph Young, Sr.

Sep 26, 2012

Joseph Wendell Young Sr., age 79, of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at UVA Medical Center with his wife by his side. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from the Radford Arsenal, and attended the Lighthouse Family Ministries Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a senior council member. He...

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Sep 25, 2012

Fred J. Thompson, 87, of Riner, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. He was born on October 24, 1924, to the late Charles and Ethel Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marie; brother, Ward Thompson; and grandsons, Randall Price and Freddie Price. He is survived by his only...

Angeline Dickson

Angeline Dickson

Sep 24, 2012

Angeline "Betty" Polozzola Dickson, 88, of Christiansburg passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dare Woodrow Dickson; and her son, Dale Patrick Dickson. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy D. & Gene Heslep, Kathy D. Dowdy; son, Doug W. & Barbara Dickson; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and close...

Shirley Zielke

Shirley Zielke

Sep 22, 2012

Shirley Ann Zielke, 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2012. She was born on December 29, 1933, in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Layton and Alice Averill. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 52 years, Matthew Zielke; her son, Mark & wife Kelly Zielke; and her precious...

Shirley Zielke

Shirley Zielke

Sep 22, 2012

Zielke, Shirley Ann, 79, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2012. She was born on December 23, 1933 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Layton and Alice Averill. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 52 years Matthew Zielke. Her son Mark and wife Kelly Zielke and her...

Patricia Murphy

Patricia Murphy

Sep 20, 2012

Pat Murphy, originally from New York City, NY, passed in peace and surrounded by love on Thursday September 20th. Waiting to hold her hand was her loving son Ron. She left on this Earth many people who loved her. Her daughters Donna & Lonnie; grandchildren Joshua, Benjamen, Randy, Seth, and Sommerlea; Her loving sister Linda and her beautiful nieces Nambya...

Thelma Lovern

Thelma Lovern

Sep 19, 2012

Thelma “Ann” Bland Lovern, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Willard Lovern; her parents, James & Dolly Bland; and her siblings, Samuel Bland, Nelson Bland and Nellie Lucas. She is survived by her children, Patricia Phillips & husband Andrew, David Lovern & wife Lisa, and Terry Lovern;...

Lurene Farella

Lurene Farella

Sep 18, 2012

Lurene C. Farella, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She is survived by her sisters, Opal Davis of Shawsville and Mildred Timmes of Columbus, OH; nephews, John Ashworth and Charlie & wife Pat Davis, all of Shawsville; plus many other nieces and nephews.

Mary Elgin

Mary Elgin

Sep 18, 2012

Mary Ellen Reynolds (Bush) Elgin, 82, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1930, in Craig County, VA to the late James O. & Elizabeth Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Warren E. Reynolds; and sisters, Virginia Simmons and Jean Williams. She...