Obituaries
ElFreeda Duncan
May 25, 2013
ElFreeda McNiel Duncan, 82, of Christiansburg, VA and of Florida, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Samuel and Eugenia Whitenack McNiel; as well as siblings, Glenna Manning, Luetta Gregory, Marian Lancaster, and Samuel McNiel. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years,...
Donna Taylor
May 23, 2013
Donna L. Taylor, 53 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Jane Taylor; sisters, Pat & Ron Nolen, Shirley Groseclose, Karen & John McCoy, and Mary Taylor & Gary Brewer; nieces and nephews, Kastina & Alan Rowell, Jessica...
Roy Compton
May 22, 2013
Roy Vernon Compton of Christiansburg, VA, born March 9, 1928, died on May 22, 2013 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, VA to the late Buford Eldridge (Eck) and Elsie Salmons Compton. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Arlen and Harold Compton. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mae...
Robert Ballou
May 21, 2013
Robert Louis Ballou, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was born on June 12, 1935 to the late Leonard & Sarah Adams Ballou. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Carolyn Ballou; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Walter Lester; sisters & brother-in-law, Mildred Ballou Spangler and Mamie “Clyde” & Eugene Smith; brother, Charles Ballou;...
Mary Foley
May 20, 2013
Mary Raymond Foley, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1926, in Fredonia, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; sister, Helen Ray; parents, Howard Raymond Sr. and Marian Henderson Raymond. She is survived by her son, Patrick Foley; sisters, Betty Morse and Ruthann Merritt; brother, Howard Raymond;...
Dennis Dingus
May 17, 2013
Dennis Lee Dingus, 61, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17. He was predeceased by her parents Earl Dingus (1999), and Mary Dingus (2013). He was a 1969 graduate of Auburn High School, Riner. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Christiansburg. He was known to many as “Dink” and he and her...
Violet Sheppard
May 16, 2013
Violet Rena Sheppard, 78, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary R. Sheppard; and daughter, Karen Crawford. She is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Sheppard & wife Barbara, and Barry Sheppard & wife Brenda; daughters, Brenda S. Lilly & husband Stephen, and Linda S. Orange...
Ira Hosey
May 14, 2013
Ira Earl ‘Tootle’ Hosey, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Porter & Flossie Hosey; sister & her husband, Delilah & Monroe Kingrea; brothers, Charles Hosey, Earnest Hosey, Ronald Hosey; and half-brothers, George Hosey and Julian Hosey. He is survived by his daughter Teresa Taylor & her husband Ted;...
Dorothy Rogers
May 9, 2013
Dorothy Myrtle Rogers, 83 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Myrtle Hypes Rogers. She is survived by her children, Steve Rogers & wife Ann of Christiansburg, Sandra Conrad & husband Joe of Christiansburg, Teresa Ward & husband Peter of Salsbury, NC; grandchildren, Renee Williams & husband Michael...
Steve Meredith
May 8, 2013
Steve Allen Meredith, 40, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his parents, John William & Linda Cunningham Meredith; sister, Carol Ann Garcia & husband Frank of South Carolina; grandmother, Katherine Epperly Meredith; aunt, Geneva Martin; and his pet dog, Beth. Steve enjoyed fishing, eating and spending time with his family...
Ramsey McNeil
May 8, 2013
Ramsey Ann English McNeil, 75 of Old Pagelyn Road, Radford, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Wilson English & Eva Woody English; and a brother, David Wilson English. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Carl McNeil; son, Carl, Jr. (Nick) &...
Dale Hall
May 7, 2013
Dale R. Hall, 50 of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Shrader Hall; daughters, Danielle Hall, Victoria Hall, and Robin Wirt; parents, Graham V. & Carolyn Fox Hall; sister, Deanna Hall Linkous (Mark); nephews, Blake and Joshua Linkous, all of Christiansburg; as well as many other family and friends. Dale...
Ruth McCoy
May 6, 2013
Ruth Edna McCoy, 78, of Blacksburg passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myra Lee Biven; and her father, Charles Henry Gauss. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Grace McCoy-Musselman; her granddaughters, Oma Lee McReynolds and Laura Ann Wimmer; great-grandchildren, Racheal Anne McReynolds, Aaron Scott McReynolds, Rebecca Dawn Harmon, Emily Grace...
Charles King, Sr.
May 5, 2013
Charles Robert King, Sr., of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor A. King; children, Charles King, Jr., Joe & Angi King, Donald & Alicia King, and Brenda Baker; step-children, Ralph & Kathy Johnston, John & Evonna Johnston; 2 special grandsons, Jackson Johnston and Jacob King; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 step-grandchildren;...
Dwain Taylor
May 5, 2013
Heaven gained an angel Sunday, May 5, 2013, when Dwain Lynn Taylor “Slick” of Radford, left his earthly body behind and entered the pearly gates of heaven. He was preceded in death by a special cousin and friend, Darren Yates that we’re sure greeted him Sunday with a big hug. He leaves behind a beloved wife of over 38 years,...
Margaret St. Clair
May 4, 2013
Margaret Elmore St. Clair, 88, of Christiansburg, formerly of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 4th. Margaret was born in Kire, VA on January 11, 1925 to V.C and Sarah Elmore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John St. Clair; her brothers, Harvey Elmore and Russell Elmore; and her sisters, Nannie Elmore and Lillie Shrader. She...
Mary Dunn
May 4, 2013
Mary Carrie Maxey Dunn, 77, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Maxey; father, Johnny Maxey; step-mother, Helen Maxey; brothers, Muriel Wirt, Jerry Maxey, and Wayne Wilson; and sister, Jeanette Mills. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years,...
Beatrice Simmons
May 3, 2013
Beatrice King Simmons, 72, of Riner, passed away on May 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband Walter J. Simmons. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 6 from 5-7 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.
Armando Casar
May 3, 2013
Armando Casar, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away May 3, 2013 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center. He was a veteran of the US Navy and Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Miller Casar; and 3 brothers. He is survived by his sons, Randy Casar and Gerald Casar; as well as nieces, Gloria Casar, Elisa Casar, Louisa...
William Underwood
Apr 30, 2013
William Henry (Billy) Underwood, Jr., age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his residence in Floyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Underwood and Ida Marie Lewis Underwood; brother, Kenneth Underwood; and one son. He was a veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean War Conflict. He is survived by his loving...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
About
Horne Funeral & Cremation Services is a collection of obituaries for Christiansburg, VA. With services throughout Montgomery County and surrounding areas that are updated regularly. Find local Christiansburg, Virginia obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.


