Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Virginia Brown

Virginia Brown

Oct 8, 2011

BROWN, Virginia Jane Styne, 80 of Showalter Center, Blacksburg died October 8, 2011. Jane was born and raised in Buchanan, VA, the daughter to the late Louis E. and Doris Garrett Styne She was also preceded in death by her husband; Jerald Brown, her brother; Karl Frederick Styne, sister; Jacqueline Earle Styne, and her brother; William Noftsinger Styne. She is...

Terri McGuire

Terri McGuire

Oct 7, 2011

Terri Leigh McGuire, 53, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank William Akers & Lora Elizabeth Akers. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Kent McGuire; 2 sons, Matthew McGuire & wife, Katie and Daniel McGuire; loving Dachshund, Precious; sister, Rosemary Ratcliff & husband, Ronnie; brothers, Gary Akers & wife,...

Ruth Jennings

Ruth Jennings

Oct 6, 2011

Ruth Beatrice Morris Jennings, 98, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on October 5, 2011. A celebration of her life for Ruth Beatrice Morris Jennings will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at 11:00 am at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, 1310 Cambria St., NE, Christiansburg, with Dr. Thomas G. Harvey, her retired pastor, officiating. Ruth was active in her church...

Harold Smith

Harold Smith

Oct 5, 2011

Harold Miller Smith, 70, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this life for his eternal home on October 5, 2011, at Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lessie Harris Smith and Harvey Smith. He is survived by his loving sisters, Norma Smith Bobbitt, and Becky Smith; brother-in-law, Frank Bobbitt; nephew Michael Bobbitt; and several cousins....

Delmer Cline

Delmer Cline

Oct 5, 2011

CLINE, Delmer Eugene, “Chick” 84 of Shawsville, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife of sixty one years and his three children. Delmer was born in Illinois on July 18, 1927. He was a long time member and Elder of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. He retired after twenty...

Bonnie Hinkley

Bonnie Hinkley

Oct 5, 2011

Bonnie L. Hinkley, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Hinkley; parents, Albert & Luemma Ferris Light; 1 brother, Chester Light; 1 sister, Fannie Light Spradlin. She is survived by 2 brothers, Archie Light & wife, Joyce, of Christiansburg, and Ray Light & wife,...

John Atkinson

John Atkinson

Oct 3, 2011

John Med Atkinson, 49, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on October 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald R. Atkinson, II. Left to cherish his memory is his father, Donald R. Atkinson and his mother, Frances Roberts Atkinson Crockett. There will be no visitation, however, there will be a graveside service held at 2:00 pm on...

Carol Smith

Carol Smith

Oct 3, 2011

Carol Virginia Smith, 41, of Christiansburg, VA, was called home by the sweet Lord on October 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by Harvey (Frayne) Smith. She was the most kind hearted person ever. She would give the shirt and shoes off her feet and back if it was needed. Carol was always making jokes, laughing, singing and dancing....

Dewey Carpenter

Dewey Carpenter

Oct 2, 2011

Dewey E. (Fred) Carpenter, Sr., 68, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011, at home. He was born on September 19, 1943, in Bland, VA, and was the son of the late Comie Carpenter & Beulah Spangler Carpenter. Dewey was employed at Virginia Tech. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara L. Carpenter; children, Richard (Ricky)...

Butch Hollins

Butch Hollins

Sep 30, 2011

Butch Hollins, 62, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord and join his family on Friday, September 30, 2011. He was born June 21, 1949 in Radford, VA to the late Harley Odell and Della Susie Underwood Hollins. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra Ruth Hollins and brother-in-law, Lloyd Hatchell. Butch was a...

Addie Martin

Addie Martin

Sep 30, 2011

MARTIN, ADDIE G., age 81 of Riner, VA left her earthly home Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 to be with the Lord and her loved ones. The daughter of the late Bessie J. and Clyde Guver she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose Martin, a granddaughter Priscilla A. Keith and her brother, Charles Gruver. She was a retired...

Ruth Roop

Ruth Roop

Sep 30, 2011

Ruth Spencer Roop, 83 of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 30, 2011. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Wythville, VA to the late Charles and Clara Coleman Spencer. She was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Brian Woolwine. She retired as a nurse’s aid from Brookmeade Nursing Home and attended...

Bertie Hall

Bertie Hall

Sep 22, 2011

Bertie Kate Martin Hall, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She was born on July 13, 1920, to John R. and Nannie Kate Martin. She was the sweetest, dearest, most precious mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Brainard William Hall; and a brother, James Oliver Martin. She is survived by...

Melda Cochran

Melda Cochran

Sep 22, 2011

Melda Bailey Cochran, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 22, 2011, after a short illness. She had been a resident of Richfield Care Center in Salem, VA, for the past 6 years. Melda was born on December 26, 1918, in Iaeger, WV. Her husband, Paul F. Cochran; a son, Roger...

Juanita Earles

Juanita Earles

Sep 22, 2011

Juanita June Spangler Earles, 100 years old, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to her Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2011. She was born in Floyd, VA, on July 2, 1911. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin C. Earles. She is survived by her daughter, Shelby Jean Altizer, of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Sherrie L. Altizer, of Christiansburg; grandson, Denny...

Rose Sumner

Rose Sumner

Sep 21, 2011

Rose Ellen Sowers Sumner began her life journey on April 8, 1917, a snowy Easter Sunday. Born to Hestle Alexander and Harriett Lillian Scott Sowers in Floyd, Rose Ellen spent her childhood there and graduated from Floyd County High School. On September 14, 1935, she married John Wilson Sumner, a cadet at V.P.I. who was also from Floyd. After John’s...

Lilly Kanode

Lilly Kanode

Sep 20, 2011

Lilly Blanche Flinchum Kanode, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Sherman R. Kanode; and daughter, Joyce Kanode Van Dyke. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Rita Kanode; her daughter & son-in-law, Tenna & John Hosner; special friend, Fred Williams; grandsons,...

Katherine Yopp

Katherine Yopp

Sep 19, 2011

Katherine Smith Yopp, 78, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Yopp. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth and Michael Yopp, both of Shawsville; grandson, Kenny Yopp, Jr. of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred & Lloyd Flinchum of Floyd; and one brother, Howard Smith of WV....

Roxie Hill

Roxie Hill

Sep 18, 2011

Roxie Anne Allen Hill, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. Born March 18, 1941 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of Eldridge B. Allen and Roxie Thompson Allen Brown. Roxie Anne was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jimmy B. Allen and Eldridge W. Allen, and infant son William Tinsley Hill, Jr. Roxie Anne...

Wilton Rakes

Wilton Rakes

Sep 16, 2011

Wilton M. Rakes, 94, of Radford, VA, departed this life for his Heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2011. He was born on August 8, 1917, in Shawsville, to Sam & Matilda Rakes, he has been reunited with those who preceded him in death: his parents; a brother, Mason Rakes; 2 sisters, Helen Reed & Sylvia Linkous; and a daughter,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Virginia Brown

Virginia Brown

Oct 8, 2011

BROWN, Virginia Jane Styne, 80 of Showalter Center, Blacksburg died October 8, 2011. Jane was born and raised in Buchanan, VA, the daughter to the late Louis E. and Doris Garrett Styne She was also preceded in death by her husband; Jerald Brown, her brother; Karl Frederick Styne, sister; Jacqueline Earle Styne, and her brother; William Noftsinger Styne. She is...

Terri McGuire

Terri McGuire

Oct 7, 2011

Terri Leigh McGuire, 53, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank William Akers & Lora Elizabeth Akers. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Kent McGuire; 2 sons, Matthew McGuire & wife, Katie and Daniel McGuire; loving Dachshund, Precious; sister, Rosemary Ratcliff & husband, Ronnie; brothers, Gary Akers & wife,...

Ruth Jennings

Ruth Jennings

Oct 6, 2011

Ruth Beatrice Morris Jennings, 98, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on October 5, 2011. A celebration of her life for Ruth Beatrice Morris Jennings will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at 11:00 am at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, 1310 Cambria St., NE, Christiansburg, with Dr. Thomas G. Harvey, her retired pastor, officiating. Ruth was active in her church...

Harold Smith

Harold Smith

Oct 5, 2011

Harold Miller Smith, 70, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this life for his eternal home on October 5, 2011, at Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lessie Harris Smith and Harvey Smith. He is survived by his loving sisters, Norma Smith Bobbitt, and Becky Smith; brother-in-law, Frank Bobbitt; nephew Michael Bobbitt; and several cousins....

Delmer Cline

Delmer Cline

Oct 5, 2011

CLINE, Delmer Eugene, “Chick” 84 of Shawsville, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife of sixty one years and his three children. Delmer was born in Illinois on July 18, 1927. He was a long time member and Elder of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. He retired after twenty...

Bonnie Hinkley

Bonnie Hinkley

Oct 5, 2011

Bonnie L. Hinkley, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Hinkley; parents, Albert & Luemma Ferris Light; 1 brother, Chester Light; 1 sister, Fannie Light Spradlin. She is survived by 2 brothers, Archie Light & wife, Joyce, of Christiansburg, and Ray Light & wife,...

John Atkinson

John Atkinson

Oct 3, 2011

John Med Atkinson, 49, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on October 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald R. Atkinson, II. Left to cherish his memory is his father, Donald R. Atkinson and his mother, Frances Roberts Atkinson Crockett. There will be no visitation, however, there will be a graveside service held at 2:00 pm on...

Carol Smith

Carol Smith

Oct 3, 2011

Carol Virginia Smith, 41, of Christiansburg, VA, was called home by the sweet Lord on October 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by Harvey (Frayne) Smith. She was the most kind hearted person ever. She would give the shirt and shoes off her feet and back if it was needed. Carol was always making jokes, laughing, singing and dancing....

Dewey Carpenter

Dewey Carpenter

Oct 2, 2011

Dewey E. (Fred) Carpenter, Sr., 68, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011, at home. He was born on September 19, 1943, in Bland, VA, and was the son of the late Comie Carpenter & Beulah Spangler Carpenter. Dewey was employed at Virginia Tech. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara L. Carpenter; children, Richard (Ricky)...

Butch Hollins

Butch Hollins

Sep 30, 2011

Butch Hollins, 62, of Salem, VA went to be with the Lord and join his family on Friday, September 30, 2011. He was born June 21, 1949 in Radford, VA to the late Harley Odell and Della Susie Underwood Hollins. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra Ruth Hollins and brother-in-law, Lloyd Hatchell. Butch was a...

Addie Martin

Addie Martin

Sep 30, 2011

MARTIN, ADDIE G., age 81 of Riner, VA left her earthly home Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 to be with the Lord and her loved ones. The daughter of the late Bessie J. and Clyde Guver she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose Martin, a granddaughter Priscilla A. Keith and her brother, Charles Gruver. She was a retired...

Ruth Roop

Ruth Roop

Sep 30, 2011

Ruth Spencer Roop, 83 of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 30, 2011. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Wythville, VA to the late Charles and Clara Coleman Spencer. She was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Brian Woolwine. She retired as a nurse’s aid from Brookmeade Nursing Home and attended...

Bertie Hall

Bertie Hall

Sep 22, 2011

Bertie Kate Martin Hall, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She was born on July 13, 1920, to John R. and Nannie Kate Martin. She was the sweetest, dearest, most precious mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Brainard William Hall; and a brother, James Oliver Martin. She is survived by...

Melda Cochran

Melda Cochran

Sep 22, 2011

Melda Bailey Cochran, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 22, 2011, after a short illness. She had been a resident of Richfield Care Center in Salem, VA, for the past 6 years. Melda was born on December 26, 1918, in Iaeger, WV. Her husband, Paul F. Cochran; a son, Roger...

Juanita Earles

Juanita Earles

Sep 22, 2011

Juanita June Spangler Earles, 100 years old, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to her Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2011. She was born in Floyd, VA, on July 2, 1911. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin C. Earles. She is survived by her daughter, Shelby Jean Altizer, of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Sherrie L. Altizer, of Christiansburg; grandson, Denny...

Rose Sumner

Rose Sumner

Sep 21, 2011

Rose Ellen Sowers Sumner began her life journey on April 8, 1917, a snowy Easter Sunday. Born to Hestle Alexander and Harriett Lillian Scott Sowers in Floyd, Rose Ellen spent her childhood there and graduated from Floyd County High School. On September 14, 1935, she married John Wilson Sumner, a cadet at V.P.I. who was also from Floyd. After John’s...

Lilly Kanode

Lilly Kanode

Sep 20, 2011

Lilly Blanche Flinchum Kanode, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Sherman R. Kanode; and daughter, Joyce Kanode Van Dyke. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Rita Kanode; her daughter & son-in-law, Tenna & John Hosner; special friend, Fred Williams; grandsons,...

Katherine Yopp

Katherine Yopp

Sep 19, 2011

Katherine Smith Yopp, 78, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Yopp. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth and Michael Yopp, both of Shawsville; grandson, Kenny Yopp, Jr. of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred & Lloyd Flinchum of Floyd; and one brother, Howard Smith of WV....

Roxie Hill

Roxie Hill

Sep 18, 2011

Roxie Anne Allen Hill, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. Born March 18, 1941 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of Eldridge B. Allen and Roxie Thompson Allen Brown. Roxie Anne was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jimmy B. Allen and Eldridge W. Allen, and infant son William Tinsley Hill, Jr. Roxie Anne...

Wilton Rakes

Wilton Rakes

Sep 16, 2011

Wilton M. Rakes, 94, of Radford, VA, departed this life for his Heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2011. He was born on August 8, 1917, in Shawsville, to Sam & Matilda Rakes, he has been reunited with those who preceded him in death: his parents; a brother, Mason Rakes; 2 sisters, Helen Reed & Sylvia Linkous; and a daughter,...