Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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