Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

John Turner

John Turner

Aug 16, 2011

Turner, John Donald “Bunny”, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 16, 2011. He was a loving father, husband, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel & Viola Turner of Callaghan; his loving wife, Carol Turner; brothers and sisters, Bobby Turner, Edith Hoke, William “Bill” Turner, Jack Turner, and Paul Turner; niece, Darla Anders....

Ruth Weaver

Ruth Weaver

Aug 16, 2011

Ruth Conner Weaver of Christiansburg, passed away on August 16, 2011. Ruth taught first grade for many years in the Montgomery County School System. During this time, she saw the need for preschool education and started the private Jack and Jill Kindergarten. She also was an active member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church....

Mary Cash

Mary Cash

Aug 15, 2011

Mary Alma Cash, 90, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 15, 2011, at Lewis Gale-Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Cash, Sr. and a sister, Helen Sorrells. She is survived by her sons, James E. Cash, Jr. and Mark Wayne Cash and wife, Anne Craig-Cash; a daughter, Linda Mae Cash; special grandchildren, James E....

Paul Helms

Paul Helms

Aug 13, 2011

Helms, Paul Nathaniel, 83, was taken to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Helms, and daughter, Sybilla Pendelton and siblings, Jack Helms, Collie Montgomery, and Geraldine Agee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois June Helms, son and daughter-in-law, Evans and Shirley Helms; grandson, Jon...

Beryl Dallas

Beryl Dallas

Aug 13, 2011

Dallas, Beryl “Wayne”, 62, of Ironto, left his earthly body on August 13th, 2011 to reunite with his parents, Beryl Anderson Dallas and Jeanette Dallas; along with his sisters, Juanita Early and Phyllis Early. Wayne will be greatly missed by many. He spent many hours on his tractor helping neighbors when he could. Wayne is survived by his girlfriend/caregiver, Barbara...

Thelma Hutchison

Thelma Hutchison

Aug 12, 2011

Thelma Dowdy Hutchison, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Haven Hutchison. She is survived by her brother, Robert Dowdy & wife; sisters, Magdalene Harris, Margaret Gearheart & husband, and Hazel Reed, all of Christiansburg; 6 children, Patricia Hutchison Atkins & husband, Cecil, of Blacksburg, Betty Hutchison Roop...

Debra Hollins

Debra Hollins

Aug 5, 2011

Debra Ruth Hollins, 60, of Salem, went to be with the Lord and join her parents in Heaven on Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born March 17, 1951 in Detroit, Mich. to the late Aubrey and Ruth Eve Powell. She loved to read and she was a nursing home CNA where she loved all of her residents. She was...

Dale Ketch

Dale Ketch

Aug 4, 2011

Rev. Dale Walter Ketch, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went on to be with His Lord on August 4, 2011. He was born March 9, 1938, in Woodland, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Hope Ketch and his sister, Louise Judd. His first love, Jesus Christ ushered him into the presence of the LORD. He is...

Timothy Dickerson

Timothy Dickerson

Aug 3, 2011

Timothy Malcolm Dickerson, 54, of Shawsville, born on December 13, 1956, has made the transition for another journey on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest & Tena Dickerson; sister, Rebecca Welcher; and brother-in-law, Mike Willis. Tim is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Forrest Matthew & Joyce Dickerson; grandchildren, Forrest Miguel and Ava...

Dorothy Ridpath

Dorothy Ridpath

Aug 2, 2011

Dorothy Wilburn Ridpath, 92, of Christiansburg, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011. She attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Stafford Drive in Christiansburg, VA. She was a member of the B-A-L-L team at Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA. She retired from Sears after many years of service. She was the daughter of the...

Shelby Roberts

Shelby Roberts

Aug 2, 2011

Shelby Simpkins Roberts, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 2, 2011, at Lewis Gale Hospital, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bobby N. Roberts; her son, Herbert Roberts & wife, Fe; grandchildren, Matthew Roberts, Geraldine Pontawe; a special dog named Bud; sisters, Linda Smith & husband, Bob of Riner, Teresa Davis...

Ruth Yount

Ruth Yount

Aug 1, 2011

Ruth Sharrett Yount, 99, of Blacksburg, VA, fondly known as “Sharri” has departed this temporary life on Monday, August 1, 2011, at 12:30 a.m. Sharri was born in Washington County, VA, on September 21, 1911. She lived with her family later on a dairy farm in Manassas, VA, and later in Auburdale, FL, where she graduated from high school. She...

Elizabeth Palmer

Elizabeth Palmer

Jul 31, 2011

Elizabeth “Betty” Dunn Palmer, 84, of Riner, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart & Mabel Dunn; her husband, Fred S. Palmer; sons, Fred Palmer, Jr. and Richard Palmer; sisters, Patty Broyles and Agnes Crawford. She is survived by her children, Sandra Palmer Moye...

Ivy Eanes

Ivy Eanes

Jul 30, 2011

EANES, Ivy Snowe Kast, 79 of Christiansburg. She was born on February 24, 1932 in Kerns in Giles County, VA. She transitioned through God’s ultimate healing to her eternal home in Heaven. She is now praising her Lord and reuniting with her loved ones who passed on before her. We know first on her list was her husband “Bud” E.W....

Gertrude Kelly

Gertrude Kelly

Jul 27, 2011

KELLY, Gertrude, 86 of Christiansburg died Wednesday, 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sons; David Kelly and Shannon Kelly. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law; Robert and Jada Kelly of Christiansburg, Wesley Kelly of Gary, IN,. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters, one brother. Many other relatives...

Martin Rose

Martin Rose

Jul 27, 2011

Martin Junior Rose, 69, of Floyd, VA, passed away on July 26, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin H. Rose, Sr. & Elizabeth B. Rose; and a son, Jackie Rose. He is survived by his life partner, Trish Fisher; children, Shirley Rose, Dewayne Rose, James Rose, Missy Kiser, Jessica Williams; a step-daughter, Jessica Richardson; and 14...

Dale Teel

Dale Teel

Jul 26, 2011

Dale D. Teel, 83, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away early Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Born June 19, 1928, Dale was one of the nine children of Sidney and Mae Teel. In addition to his parents, Dale was predeceased by his son, David W. Teel; brother, Colen Teel; sisters, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law, Opal Teel, Rheba Hamilton, Orpha and Jimmy Willard, Guy...

Edith Phillips

Edith Phillips

Jul 25, 2011

Phillips, Edith Teel, 91, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, VA, on November 28, 1919, to the late Shelor A. Teel, Sr. and Effie Altizer Teel. She and her late husband, Kirby A. Phillips, were successful dairy farmers in the Riner area for several years...

Chlorine Clower

Chlorine Clower

Jul 23, 2011

On Saturday, July 23, 2011, Chlorine Mae Martin Clower, of Riner, VA, went home to be with our Lord. She was born January 3, 1924 to Isaac Irvin and Martin Lola Angle Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Clower, a son, Kenneth Clower, four sisters, and four brothers. She was a student of Double Springs School...

John Webster

John Webster

Jul 20, 2011

John David Webster, 64, of Elliston, VA, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thrash Webster & Ida Mae Vaden Webster; and his mother-in-law, Ora Mae Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Susan Webster; sons, David Webster & wife, Heather, Michael Webster & wife, Deborah, all...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

John Turner

John Turner

Aug 16, 2011

Turner, John Donald “Bunny”, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 16, 2011. He was a loving father, husband, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel & Viola Turner of Callaghan; his loving wife, Carol Turner; brothers and sisters, Bobby Turner, Edith Hoke, William “Bill” Turner, Jack Turner, and Paul Turner; niece, Darla Anders....

Ruth Weaver

Ruth Weaver

Aug 16, 2011

Ruth Conner Weaver of Christiansburg, passed away on August 16, 2011. Ruth taught first grade for many years in the Montgomery County School System. During this time, she saw the need for preschool education and started the private Jack and Jill Kindergarten. She also was an active member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church....

Mary Cash

Mary Cash

Aug 15, 2011

Mary Alma Cash, 90, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 15, 2011, at Lewis Gale-Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Cash, Sr. and a sister, Helen Sorrells. She is survived by her sons, James E. Cash, Jr. and Mark Wayne Cash and wife, Anne Craig-Cash; a daughter, Linda Mae Cash; special grandchildren, James E....

Paul Helms

Paul Helms

Aug 13, 2011

Helms, Paul Nathaniel, 83, was taken to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Helms, and daughter, Sybilla Pendelton and siblings, Jack Helms, Collie Montgomery, and Geraldine Agee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois June Helms, son and daughter-in-law, Evans and Shirley Helms; grandson, Jon...

Beryl Dallas

Beryl Dallas

Aug 13, 2011

Dallas, Beryl “Wayne”, 62, of Ironto, left his earthly body on August 13th, 2011 to reunite with his parents, Beryl Anderson Dallas and Jeanette Dallas; along with his sisters, Juanita Early and Phyllis Early. Wayne will be greatly missed by many. He spent many hours on his tractor helping neighbors when he could. Wayne is survived by his girlfriend/caregiver, Barbara...

Thelma Hutchison

Thelma Hutchison

Aug 12, 2011

Thelma Dowdy Hutchison, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Haven Hutchison. She is survived by her brother, Robert Dowdy & wife; sisters, Magdalene Harris, Margaret Gearheart & husband, and Hazel Reed, all of Christiansburg; 6 children, Patricia Hutchison Atkins & husband, Cecil, of Blacksburg, Betty Hutchison Roop...

Debra Hollins

Debra Hollins

Aug 5, 2011

Debra Ruth Hollins, 60, of Salem, went to be with the Lord and join her parents in Heaven on Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born March 17, 1951 in Detroit, Mich. to the late Aubrey and Ruth Eve Powell. She loved to read and she was a nursing home CNA where she loved all of her residents. She was...

Dale Ketch

Dale Ketch

Aug 4, 2011

Rev. Dale Walter Ketch, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went on to be with His Lord on August 4, 2011. He was born March 9, 1938, in Woodland, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Hope Ketch and his sister, Louise Judd. His first love, Jesus Christ ushered him into the presence of the LORD. He is...

Timothy Dickerson

Timothy Dickerson

Aug 3, 2011

Timothy Malcolm Dickerson, 54, of Shawsville, born on December 13, 1956, has made the transition for another journey on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest & Tena Dickerson; sister, Rebecca Welcher; and brother-in-law, Mike Willis. Tim is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Forrest Matthew & Joyce Dickerson; grandchildren, Forrest Miguel and Ava...

Dorothy Ridpath

Dorothy Ridpath

Aug 2, 2011

Dorothy Wilburn Ridpath, 92, of Christiansburg, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011. She attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Stafford Drive in Christiansburg, VA. She was a member of the B-A-L-L team at Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA. She retired from Sears after many years of service. She was the daughter of the...

Shelby Roberts

Shelby Roberts

Aug 2, 2011

Shelby Simpkins Roberts, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 2, 2011, at Lewis Gale Hospital, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bobby N. Roberts; her son, Herbert Roberts & wife, Fe; grandchildren, Matthew Roberts, Geraldine Pontawe; a special dog named Bud; sisters, Linda Smith & husband, Bob of Riner, Teresa Davis...

Ruth Yount

Ruth Yount

Aug 1, 2011

Ruth Sharrett Yount, 99, of Blacksburg, VA, fondly known as “Sharri” has departed this temporary life on Monday, August 1, 2011, at 12:30 a.m. Sharri was born in Washington County, VA, on September 21, 1911. She lived with her family later on a dairy farm in Manassas, VA, and later in Auburdale, FL, where she graduated from high school. She...

Elizabeth Palmer

Elizabeth Palmer

Jul 31, 2011

Elizabeth “Betty” Dunn Palmer, 84, of Riner, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart & Mabel Dunn; her husband, Fred S. Palmer; sons, Fred Palmer, Jr. and Richard Palmer; sisters, Patty Broyles and Agnes Crawford. She is survived by her children, Sandra Palmer Moye...

Ivy Eanes

Ivy Eanes

Jul 30, 2011

EANES, Ivy Snowe Kast, 79 of Christiansburg. She was born on February 24, 1932 in Kerns in Giles County, VA. She transitioned through God’s ultimate healing to her eternal home in Heaven. She is now praising her Lord and reuniting with her loved ones who passed on before her. We know first on her list was her husband “Bud” E.W....

Gertrude Kelly

Gertrude Kelly

Jul 27, 2011

KELLY, Gertrude, 86 of Christiansburg died Wednesday, 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sons; David Kelly and Shannon Kelly. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law; Robert and Jada Kelly of Christiansburg, Wesley Kelly of Gary, IN,. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters, one brother. Many other relatives...

Martin Rose

Martin Rose

Jul 27, 2011

Martin Junior Rose, 69, of Floyd, VA, passed away on July 26, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin H. Rose, Sr. & Elizabeth B. Rose; and a son, Jackie Rose. He is survived by his life partner, Trish Fisher; children, Shirley Rose, Dewayne Rose, James Rose, Missy Kiser, Jessica Williams; a step-daughter, Jessica Richardson; and 14...

Dale Teel

Dale Teel

Jul 26, 2011

Dale D. Teel, 83, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away early Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Born June 19, 1928, Dale was one of the nine children of Sidney and Mae Teel. In addition to his parents, Dale was predeceased by his son, David W. Teel; brother, Colen Teel; sisters, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law, Opal Teel, Rheba Hamilton, Orpha and Jimmy Willard, Guy...

Edith Phillips

Edith Phillips

Jul 25, 2011

Phillips, Edith Teel, 91, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, VA, on November 28, 1919, to the late Shelor A. Teel, Sr. and Effie Altizer Teel. She and her late husband, Kirby A. Phillips, were successful dairy farmers in the Riner area for several years...

Chlorine Clower

Chlorine Clower

Jul 23, 2011

On Saturday, July 23, 2011, Chlorine Mae Martin Clower, of Riner, VA, went home to be with our Lord. She was born January 3, 1924 to Isaac Irvin and Martin Lola Angle Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Clower, a son, Kenneth Clower, four sisters, and four brothers. She was a student of Double Springs School...

John Webster

John Webster

Jul 20, 2011

John David Webster, 64, of Elliston, VA, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thrash Webster & Ida Mae Vaden Webster; and his mother-in-law, Ora Mae Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Susan Webster; sons, David Webster & wife, Heather, Michael Webster & wife, Deborah, all...