Obituaries
Cora Akers
Mar 11, 2012
Cora Ellen Hill Akers, 96, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Preceding her in death was her husband, Willie Lawrence Akers; son, J.W. Akers; brother, J.W. Hill; sister, Lillie Lester. She is survived by her three granddaughters, Kristie & her husband Mitch Jearls of Roanoke; Lee-Ellen & her husband Chad Cox of Christiansburg, Ashlyn Clark of...
Ada Vest
Mar 9, 2012
On Friday, March 9, 2012, as we held her hands and said, “We love you”, Ada Josephine (Jo) Akers Vest, 80, of Shawsville, left on her eternal journey to join her husband, Teddy Jewel (TR) and other family and friends. Left to cherish her memories are her son and caretaker, Teddy Ray Vest; and her babies, Jake and Cash. Other...
Lawrence Collins
Mar 8, 2012
Lawrence Wayne (Larry) Collins, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Larry was born November 6, 1936, in Pembroke, Va. He is preceded in death by his parents, James & Eunice Collins; and brother, Conrad Collins. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bertie Sadler Collins; 4 children, Sandra Stark & Gary Van Auken, Yvonne...
Geraldine Kelly
Mar 8, 2012
Geraldine Cantrell Kelly, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. She is survived by her son, Don (Kathy) Cantrell; grandchildren, Jon Cantrell and Sandra Younce; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Cam Cantrell and Jim Cantrell; sisters, Velva Wirt, Emma Young and Barbara Taylor. Geraldine loved to make quilts and then give them away. The family will receive friends on...
Malvin Wells
Mar 7, 2012
Malvin L. "Pug" Wells April 24, 1932 – March 7, 2012 An unassuming and humble man became a mighty voice in God’s heavenly choir on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. A modest servant by nature, Pug respectfully ministered to his community, his family, and his church throughout his life. As the last active founding member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department,...
Chiquetta Criner
Mar 7, 2012
Chiquetta Criner, 63, of Christiansburg, made her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 7, 2012. She was born on March 10, 1948, in Williamson, WV, the daughter of the late George Thomas Wilkerson, II and Mae Phillips Wilkerson Rutherford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna...
Althea Bailey
Mar 5, 2012
Althea Ann Scott Bailey, 84, of Radford, passed away on March 5, 2012. Born in Basham, VA on October 2, 1927, she was raised in Pilot, VA and graduated with honors from Auburn High School in Riner. Later in life she attended Radford University, graduating with her master's degree in History and English. She retired as an archivist with McConnell...
William Denny
Mar 4, 2012
William Amberse Denny, 90, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2012. Bill, as he was known by, was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corp from 1940 to 1946. He was also a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He served his country with the 1st Marine Division throughout...
Kent Hawley
Mar 1, 2012
Kent Hawley, age 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, in the Catawba Hospital. The son of the late Edward Lee and Lucy Duncan Hawley, he was the last of nine children. Early in his life he was a short time employee of the Lynchburg Foundry, and was a lifetime farmer, who greatly enjoyed farming. The family would...
Rodonna Sutphin
Feb 27, 2012
Rodonna Cruise Sutphin, 59, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Adolphus Cruise and Mary Frances Cruise. She is survived by her husband, Allen Sutphin; brother, David Lake Cruise; sisters, Belinda Ann Hypes and Pamela Cruise Young; uncles, Wayne Linkous and Walker Linkous; numerous nieces and nephews; and...
Karen Raines
Feb 26, 2012
Karen Anderson Raines, 52, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, William Anderson & Annie Belle Kelley Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Samuel Raines; son, John Dooley; 4 step-children, Mary Fortune, Travis Raines, Karen Raines, and Beth Raines; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a...
Katherine Hanbury
Feb 25, 2012
Katherine Elizabeth (Betty) Martin Hanbury, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was born in Montgomery County to the late Sam & Kathleen Graham Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A. V. “Hank” Hanbury; brother, Philip Martin; and sister, Barbara Lloyd. She is survived by her son, Martin Hanbury; grandchildren, Phillip Hanbury,...
Willie Baker
Feb 25, 2012
Willie E. Baker, 79, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thelma Louise Baker; his parents, Roxy & Raynard Baker; brother, Kelsey Baker; and sister, Gertrude Sowers. He is survived by his beloved son, Larry Baker; daughter, Brenda Pava; 4 granchildren, Shawn McDaniel, Jennifer...
Danny Ramey
Feb 22, 2012
Danny Boyd Ramey, 52, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. He is survived by his son, Danny B. Ramey, Jr. & wife, Mandi; 2 grandchildren, Austin and Ashlee; daughter, Virginia M. Hunt & husband, John T. Hunt, Jr.; 2 grandchildren, Rachel & John T. Hunt, III; son, Kristopher L. Ramey & fiancée, Kelly Walling; 3 grandchildren,...
Beulah Grissom
Feb 18, 2012
Beulah Lee Dickerson Grissom, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012. She was born in Floyd County, VA on July 5, 1916 to the late William M, and Minnie Pearl Reed Dickerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Hubert Leonard Grissom; a daughter, Kathryn Lucretia Bland Logan; a grandson, Aaron...
George Dewese
Feb 17, 2012
George Everett Dewese, 83, of Shawsville passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was born February 15, 1929, in Ronceverte, WV, the son of the late Ninevah B. and Daisy Ellen Moss Dewese He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Price Scott; and a brother, William Rogers Dewese. Surviving are his wife,...
Carolyn Moore
Feb 16, 2012
Carolyn Leigh Shaver Moore, 54, of Shawsville, went home peacefully to be with the Lord Thursday evening, February 16, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born in Giles County on May 5, 1957, to the late Robert and Pearl Shaver. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James (Bobby) Moore. She is also survived by her...
Larry Pinson
Feb 12, 2012
Larry Douglas Pinson, 71, of Willis, VA passed away in his home February 12, 2012. Originally from Pike County, KY he is survived by his wife of 52 years Sarah Kathryn, his children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay and her husband Andy Honaker, and Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, his sister Sue and her husband...
Larry Pinson
Feb 12, 2012
Larry Douglas Pinson, 71, of Willis, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 5-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012, at 11 am at Lucas & Sons Funeral Home, Pikeville, KY.
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