Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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
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...
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