Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Betty Norwood
Nov 20, 2012
Betty Jo Norwood, 69, of Shawsville, has gone home to be with her husband, Lynn Anton Norwood, on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Norwood & Margee; daughter, Beth N. Joyner & husband Robert, all of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Summer Lynn Norwood; close friend, Vivian; special cousin, Nancy; brother, David Winfrey & wife Carolyn; brother-in-law,...
Christopher Johnson
Nov 12, 2012
Christopher Brian Johnson, 41, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012. He was born on July 30, 1971. He is survived by his daughter, Amber Lane Johnson of Roanoke; his mother, Pamela Perkinson Johnson; father & step-mother, Jere Lane & Jo Irwin Johnson; sister, Sheri Lane Smith; niece, Delaney Smith; nephew, Sullivan Lane Smith; brother-in-law, Dewayne Smith of...
Christopher Saul
Nov 10, 2012
Christopher D. (Chippy) Saul, 32, of Riner, went to be with Jesus and his Papa and Granny Smith and Papa Saul on Saturday, November 10, 2012. He was a 1998 graduate of Auburn High School and was employed by Atmos Energy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Eula Gay Smith, and James Saul. He leaves behind...
Carolyn Smith
Nov 7, 2012
Carolyn Ann Smith, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Margaret Hawks Hall; husband, Harvey Frayne Smith; daughter, Carol Virginia Smith; and 2 brothers, Michael Allen Hall and Jerry Grant Hall. She is survived by her dad, Charlie B. Hall, Jr.; children, Crystal Dawn Rouse (Ronald) and Natalie...
Herman Denton
Nov 7, 2012
Herman E. (Buddy) Denton, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Radford Nursing & Rehab. He was preceded in death by one son, David L. Denton; parents, Charlie E. & Rosa Denton of Lynchburg; and brothers, Junior Lee Denton and Wilbert Denton. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janie W. Denton; son Willard...
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