Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Viola Payne

Viola Payne

Mar 6, 2013

Viola Agnes Tenney Payne, 85, of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Agnes was born on February 23, 1928, in Troy, WV, to the late Rev. Albert and Viola Tenney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Alma Cox, Ina Hersman, and Lena Cousins. Agnes is survived...

Ella Jones

Ella Jones

Mar 5, 2013

In loving memory of Ella Ruth Woolwine Jones, 96, of Blacksburg, VA, who passed away on March 5, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1916, to the late George William (Willie) & Fannie Bane Woolwine. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Lee Jones; an infant daughter, Genevive; one brother, Sidney Woolwine; and five sisters, Lexi...

Ella Jones

Ella Jones

Mar 5, 2013

In loving memory of Ella Ruth Woolwine Jones, 96, of Blacksburg, VA, who passed away on March 5, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1916, to the late George William (Willie) & Fannie Bane Woolwine. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Lee Jones; an infant daughter, Genevive; one brother, Sidney Woolwine; and five sisters, Lexi...

Juanita Edmonds

Juanita Edmonds

Mar 5, 2013

Juanita Robinson Edmonds, 82, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2013, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Marion, VA, on November 1, 1930, to the late William and Gordie Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Edmonds; two sisters, Cora Myers and Hilda Lilly; and three brothers,...

Robert Custer

Robert Custer

Mar 1, 2013

Robert “Bobby” Rudolph Custer, 48, of Christiansburg, VA was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilmer Rudolph Custer. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Debrha Kay Custer; son, Robert “Bobby” William Custer; daughter, Ashley Custer and her boyfriend, Zac Cole; grandson, Conner Jay Custer and...

Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Feb 24, 2013

Michael Wade Scott, 55, of Christianburg, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Wade Scott & Ina Mae Scott. He is survived by his children, Mickey Scott, Heather Buckland, Johnathan Scott, Amber Scott, Derrick Yoders; step-son, Paul Goodson; 9 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; his girlfriend of 7 years, Tiffany Lemons; brother, Jerry...

Sandra Akers

Sandra Akers

Feb 21, 2013

Sandra Elaine Akers, 54, of Salem passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. She has been reunited with her beloved son again after a trying nine years, Denny Akers. Also preceding her in death are her father Alvin Furrow, sister Pam Furrow, and brother Wade Furrow. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Dennis Akers; daughter and son-in-law,...

Samuel Hungate

Samuel Hungate

Feb 14, 2013

Samuel Eugene Hungate, Sr. (Pooch Hungate), departed this life on February 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Hungate & Verna Hungate; a brother, Nelson Hungate; and his wife, Betty W. Hungate. He is survived by his 2 sons, Samuel E. Hungate, Jr. and Steven E. Hungate; daughter, Patricia W. Moore & husband Timmy; sister, Phyllis...

Eleanor Hixon

Eleanor Hixon

Feb 11, 2013

Eleanor Hixon, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born on March 9, 1920, and was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Hixon. Eleanor is survived by her niece and nephew, Judy and Clinton Slusher; sister, Kitty Chorn of Oak Island, IL; and nephew Milton Chorn of Abilene, TX. Per her request, there will...

Judy Dickey

Judy Dickey

Feb 11, 2013

Judy Diane Dickey passed away on February 11, 2013, in Hot Springs, VA, at her home. Judy enjoyed painting, sewing, the outdoors, shopping, and listening to blue grass music. She also enjoyed visiting friends and had a great sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hodge & Agnus Hall Schlemmer; and brother, Daniel Shrader. She...

Ila Reed

Ila Reed

Feb 11, 2013

Ila Bell Reed, 91, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert & Ellen Reed; and brothers, E.J. Reed and Sylvis Reed. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Pat Overfelt, Mary Reed, Jacob Reed, Kodee Reed, and Pam Reed; sister-in-law, Lois Wright; and special friends, Charlsie Smith, Joyce...

Mose Hodge

Mose Hodge

Feb 8, 2013

Rev. Mose Edward Hodge, 52, of Radford, VA, went home to be with the Lord very peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born in Pearisburg, VA, to Phillip Newton Hodge and the late Carrie Ann Blackwell. Mose is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Lareasa Hamblin Hodge; special 4-legged son, Zackry; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and...

Carol Gorzycki

Carol Gorzycki

Feb 6, 2013

Carol Ann Donovan Gorzycki, the former resident of Saginaw passed away at the age of 78 with her family by her side on Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Blacksburg, VA. Carol is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Karen Gavirati, and son, Greg Gorzycki. Carol’s six grandchildren Tyler, Nick, James, Ben, Lydia, and Paulos will always cherish their Nana’s memory. She...

Helen Frederick

Helen Frederick

Feb 4, 2013

Helen Livingston Frederick, 92, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John & Mary Livingston. Helen was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and was formerly of Levittown, PA. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert D. Frederick; children, Maryalice Cohn (Richard) of Levittown,...

Lunell Duncan

Lunell Duncan

Feb 3, 2013

Lunell Bishop Duncan, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Alva Williams Bishop; and her brother, Randall Bishop. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Bishop & wife, Tanya of Radford; daughter, Lisa Cash & husband, Jason of Catawba; grandchildren, Morgan and Ethan Bishop, and Maisey Cash;...

Virginia Kingrea

Virginia Kingrea

Feb 1, 2013

Virginia (Jenny) Patrick Saul Kingrea, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren & Ruby Jones Patrick. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (John) Phillips; grandson, Bradford Phillips; great-granddaughters, Payton Phillips and Miranda Phillips; niece, Connie P. Simmons; as well as many other family and friends. Jenny was...

Ruby Cupp

Ruby Cupp

Feb 1, 2013

In the early morning hours of Friday, February 1st, God called and Ruby answered. Surrounded in her home by her family, our precious wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister left us to begin her life with Jesus and join her love ones. Ruby Louise Epperly Cupp, of Merrimac, was born on January 5, 1928 to the late...

Betty Jean Eubank

Betty Jean Eubank

Feb 1, 2013

Eubank, Betty Jean Caudle, 69, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Richmond, VA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. She was born in Richmond, VA on January 25, 1944 to the late William Herman and Mary Howell Caudle. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, John Henry “Tobe” and Lelia Thompson Howell and a brother Roy Lee...

Betty Snider

Betty Snider

Jan 31, 2013

Betty Ruth Barnett Snider, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was born on January 22, 1932. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Margie Barnett; husband, Wesley V. Snider, Jr.; brothers, Harry, Howard, and Buddy Barnett; and sisters, Maxine Lambert and Kathrine Nolen. She is survived by her children & their spouses,...

Thelma Teel

Thelma Teel

Jan 30, 2013

Thelma Sowers Teel, of Riner, passed away at Lewis Gale Montgomery early on January 30, 2013. She was born on August 29, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Rosa Sowers; her husband, Shelor A. Teel, Jr.; a brother, D. W. Sowers; and 2 sisters, Ileta Chafin and Juanita Williams Mattson. She is survived by sisters-in-law,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Viola Payne

Viola Payne

Mar 6, 2013

Viola Agnes Tenney Payne, 85, of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Agnes was born on February 23, 1928, in Troy, WV, to the late Rev. Albert and Viola Tenney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Alma Cox, Ina Hersman, and Lena Cousins. Agnes is survived...

Ella Jones

Ella Jones

Mar 5, 2013

In loving memory of Ella Ruth Woolwine Jones, 96, of Blacksburg, VA, who passed away on March 5, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1916, to the late George William (Willie) & Fannie Bane Woolwine. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Lee Jones; an infant daughter, Genevive; one brother, Sidney Woolwine; and five sisters, Lexi...

Ella Jones

Ella Jones

Mar 5, 2013

In loving memory of Ella Ruth Woolwine Jones, 96, of Blacksburg, VA, who passed away on March 5, 2013. She was born on August 16, 1916, to the late George William (Willie) & Fannie Bane Woolwine. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Lee Jones; an infant daughter, Genevive; one brother, Sidney Woolwine; and five sisters, Lexi...

Juanita Edmonds

Juanita Edmonds

Mar 5, 2013

Juanita Robinson Edmonds, 82, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2013, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Marion, VA, on November 1, 1930, to the late William and Gordie Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Edmonds; two sisters, Cora Myers and Hilda Lilly; and three brothers,...

Robert Custer

Robert Custer

Mar 1, 2013

Robert “Bobby” Rudolph Custer, 48, of Christiansburg, VA was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilmer Rudolph Custer. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Debrha Kay Custer; son, Robert “Bobby” William Custer; daughter, Ashley Custer and her boyfriend, Zac Cole; grandson, Conner Jay Custer and...

Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Feb 24, 2013

Michael Wade Scott, 55, of Christianburg, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Wade Scott & Ina Mae Scott. He is survived by his children, Mickey Scott, Heather Buckland, Johnathan Scott, Amber Scott, Derrick Yoders; step-son, Paul Goodson; 9 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; his girlfriend of 7 years, Tiffany Lemons; brother, Jerry...

Sandra Akers

Sandra Akers

Feb 21, 2013

Sandra Elaine Akers, 54, of Salem passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013. She has been reunited with her beloved son again after a trying nine years, Denny Akers. Also preceding her in death are her father Alvin Furrow, sister Pam Furrow, and brother Wade Furrow. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Dennis Akers; daughter and son-in-law,...

Samuel Hungate

Samuel Hungate

Feb 14, 2013

Samuel Eugene Hungate, Sr. (Pooch Hungate), departed this life on February 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Hungate & Verna Hungate; a brother, Nelson Hungate; and his wife, Betty W. Hungate. He is survived by his 2 sons, Samuel E. Hungate, Jr. and Steven E. Hungate; daughter, Patricia W. Moore & husband Timmy; sister, Phyllis...

Eleanor Hixon

Eleanor Hixon

Feb 11, 2013

Eleanor Hixon, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born on March 9, 1920, and was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Hixon. Eleanor is survived by her niece and nephew, Judy and Clinton Slusher; sister, Kitty Chorn of Oak Island, IL; and nephew Milton Chorn of Abilene, TX. Per her request, there will...

Judy Dickey

Judy Dickey

Feb 11, 2013

Judy Diane Dickey passed away on February 11, 2013, in Hot Springs, VA, at her home. Judy enjoyed painting, sewing, the outdoors, shopping, and listening to blue grass music. She also enjoyed visiting friends and had a great sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hodge & Agnus Hall Schlemmer; and brother, Daniel Shrader. She...

Ila Reed

Ila Reed

Feb 11, 2013

Ila Bell Reed, 91, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert & Ellen Reed; and brothers, E.J. Reed and Sylvis Reed. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Pat Overfelt, Mary Reed, Jacob Reed, Kodee Reed, and Pam Reed; sister-in-law, Lois Wright; and special friends, Charlsie Smith, Joyce...

Mose Hodge

Mose Hodge

Feb 8, 2013

Rev. Mose Edward Hodge, 52, of Radford, VA, went home to be with the Lord very peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born in Pearisburg, VA, to Phillip Newton Hodge and the late Carrie Ann Blackwell. Mose is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Lareasa Hamblin Hodge; special 4-legged son, Zackry; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and...

Carol Gorzycki

Carol Gorzycki

Feb 6, 2013

Carol Ann Donovan Gorzycki, the former resident of Saginaw passed away at the age of 78 with her family by her side on Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Blacksburg, VA. Carol is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Karen Gavirati, and son, Greg Gorzycki. Carol’s six grandchildren Tyler, Nick, James, Ben, Lydia, and Paulos will always cherish their Nana’s memory. She...

Helen Frederick

Helen Frederick

Feb 4, 2013

Helen Livingston Frederick, 92, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John & Mary Livingston. Helen was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and was formerly of Levittown, PA. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert D. Frederick; children, Maryalice Cohn (Richard) of Levittown,...

Lunell Duncan

Lunell Duncan

Feb 3, 2013

Lunell Bishop Duncan, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Alva Williams Bishop; and her brother, Randall Bishop. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Bishop & wife, Tanya of Radford; daughter, Lisa Cash & husband, Jason of Catawba; grandchildren, Morgan and Ethan Bishop, and Maisey Cash;...

Virginia Kingrea

Virginia Kingrea

Feb 1, 2013

Virginia (Jenny) Patrick Saul Kingrea, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren & Ruby Jones Patrick. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (John) Phillips; grandson, Bradford Phillips; great-granddaughters, Payton Phillips and Miranda Phillips; niece, Connie P. Simmons; as well as many other family and friends. Jenny was...

Ruby Cupp

Ruby Cupp

Feb 1, 2013

In the early morning hours of Friday, February 1st, God called and Ruby answered. Surrounded in her home by her family, our precious wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister left us to begin her life with Jesus and join her love ones. Ruby Louise Epperly Cupp, of Merrimac, was born on January 5, 1928 to the late...

Betty Jean Eubank

Betty Jean Eubank

Feb 1, 2013

Eubank, Betty Jean Caudle, 69, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Richmond, VA, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. She was born in Richmond, VA on January 25, 1944 to the late William Herman and Mary Howell Caudle. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, John Henry “Tobe” and Lelia Thompson Howell and a brother Roy Lee...

Betty Snider

Betty Snider

Jan 31, 2013

Betty Ruth Barnett Snider, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was born on January 22, 1932. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Margie Barnett; husband, Wesley V. Snider, Jr.; brothers, Harry, Howard, and Buddy Barnett; and sisters, Maxine Lambert and Kathrine Nolen. She is survived by her children & their spouses,...

Thelma Teel

Thelma Teel

Jan 30, 2013

Thelma Sowers Teel, of Riner, passed away at Lewis Gale Montgomery early on January 30, 2013. She was born on August 29, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Rosa Sowers; her husband, Shelor A. Teel, Jr.; a brother, D. W. Sowers; and 2 sisters, Ileta Chafin and Juanita Williams Mattson. She is survived by sisters-in-law,...