Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin

Jul 18, 2011

Nancy Graham Martin, 76, of Radford, Va, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, July 18, 2011. Nancy was born on September 29, 1934, to William C. & Cora Ellen Graham. In addition to her parents, Nancy is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Jones and her brother, Raymond Dudley Graham. In her early years of life Nancy worked at...

Joe Miles

Joe Miles

Jul 18, 2011

Joe Miles of Christiansburg, born February 19, 1959, passed away on July 18, 2011, at the age of 52. He was preceded in death by his son, Jason L. Miles; grandparents, James & Martha Miles, and Ward & Ethel Moore. He leaves to cherish his memory The Love of his live, Suzy Miles; his son, Justin W. Miles; his parents,...

Jessie Flinchum, Jr.

Jessie Flinchum, Jr.

Jul 17, 2011

Jessie R. Flinchum, Jr., 79, of Pilot, VA, went to be with his heavenly Father on July 17, 2011, with his family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1931. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Flinchum; mother Charity R. Flinchum; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,...

Harley Dove, Jr.

Harley Dove, Jr.

Jul 15, 2011

Dove, Jr., Harley Q. (Butch), 55, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his home in Fairlawn, VA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmit and Stella Dove, Fred Williams, and Carolyn Ford; and aunts, Frances Williams and Betty Hinkle. Surviving are parents, Harley Q. (Pete) Dove and Alene Dove; Harley’s Long Time Girlfriend, Joyce Brown and...

Thelma Woods

Thelma Woods

Jul 10, 2011

Woods, Thelma Pauline (Lovern), 96, of Christiansburg, VA, was taken in the arms of angels to be with her heavenly Father on July 10, 2011. She was born in Mullens, WV, on September 24, 1914 and raised in the Roanoke area and was the eldest of 5 girls. Thelma was the wife of the late Earl M. Woods of Pearisburg,...

Katherine Costigan

Katherine Costigan

Jul 6, 2011

Katherine Oliver Costigan, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on July 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Wayne Costigan; and 6 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Charlie M. Costigan; children, Larry & wife Nancy Costigan, and Linda & husband Jerry Young; grandchildren, Amy Price & husband, Troy, Jason Young, Shannon Costigan...

Willie Hamblin

Willie Hamblin

Jul 3, 2011

HAMBLIN, Willie Bane, Jr. “Junie”, 64 of Christiansburg died Sunday, July 3, 2011. Mr. Hamlin was preceded in death by his parents; Bill and Louise Hamblin, brother; Ray Hamblin and grandson; Joseph Compton. He is survived by his children; Becky and Benji Reed, Marti Elmore, Lori Hamblin and her fiancé’ Kenny Compton, Jr., all of Christiansburg, P.J. & Brian Neice...

James Woolwine

James Woolwine

Jun 30, 2011

WOOLWINE, JAMES TED, of Christiansburg, passed into the arms of Jesus at 94 years of age on June 30, 2011. He was born to the late Jacob A. & Lizzie B. Linkous Woolwine on March 9, 1917. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jacob Junior, Trigg Mosby, Joseph, Louis Oakley (Tip) Woolwine and Lorraine W. Akers. He is...

Frank Hylton

Frank Hylton

Jun 29, 2011

Hylton, Francis S. (Frank), 77, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. He was born September 29, 1933 in Martinsville, VA to the late Jack and Frances Fulcher Hylton. He served his country in the United States Army and retired from Nestle Foods. He is survived by his wife, Martha Perna Hylton; children, Mark Hylton and Becky...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin

Jul 18, 2011

Nancy Graham Martin, 76, of Radford, Va, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, July 18, 2011. Nancy was born on September 29, 1934, to William C. & Cora Ellen Graham. In addition to her parents, Nancy is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Jones and her brother, Raymond Dudley Graham. In her early years of life Nancy worked at...

Joe Miles

Joe Miles

Jul 18, 2011

Joe Miles of Christiansburg, born February 19, 1959, passed away on July 18, 2011, at the age of 52. He was preceded in death by his son, Jason L. Miles; grandparents, James & Martha Miles, and Ward & Ethel Moore. He leaves to cherish his memory The Love of his live, Suzy Miles; his son, Justin W. Miles; his parents,...

Jessie Flinchum, Jr.

Jessie Flinchum, Jr.

Jul 17, 2011

Jessie R. Flinchum, Jr., 79, of Pilot, VA, went to be with his heavenly Father on July 17, 2011, with his family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1931. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Flinchum; mother Charity R. Flinchum; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,...

Harley Dove, Jr.

Harley Dove, Jr.

Jul 15, 2011

Dove, Jr., Harley Q. (Butch), 55, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his home in Fairlawn, VA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmit and Stella Dove, Fred Williams, and Carolyn Ford; and aunts, Frances Williams and Betty Hinkle. Surviving are parents, Harley Q. (Pete) Dove and Alene Dove; Harley’s Long Time Girlfriend, Joyce Brown and...

Thelma Woods

Thelma Woods

Jul 10, 2011

Woods, Thelma Pauline (Lovern), 96, of Christiansburg, VA, was taken in the arms of angels to be with her heavenly Father on July 10, 2011. She was born in Mullens, WV, on September 24, 1914 and raised in the Roanoke area and was the eldest of 5 girls. Thelma was the wife of the late Earl M. Woods of Pearisburg,...

Katherine Costigan

Katherine Costigan

Jul 6, 2011

Katherine Oliver Costigan, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on July 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Wayne Costigan; and 6 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Charlie M. Costigan; children, Larry & wife Nancy Costigan, and Linda & husband Jerry Young; grandchildren, Amy Price & husband, Troy, Jason Young, Shannon Costigan...

Willie Hamblin

Willie Hamblin

Jul 3, 2011

HAMBLIN, Willie Bane, Jr. “Junie”, 64 of Christiansburg died Sunday, July 3, 2011. Mr. Hamlin was preceded in death by his parents; Bill and Louise Hamblin, brother; Ray Hamblin and grandson; Joseph Compton. He is survived by his children; Becky and Benji Reed, Marti Elmore, Lori Hamblin and her fiancé’ Kenny Compton, Jr., all of Christiansburg, P.J. & Brian Neice...

James Woolwine

James Woolwine

Jun 30, 2011

WOOLWINE, JAMES TED, of Christiansburg, passed into the arms of Jesus at 94 years of age on June 30, 2011. He was born to the late Jacob A. & Lizzie B. Linkous Woolwine on March 9, 1917. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jacob Junior, Trigg Mosby, Joseph, Louis Oakley (Tip) Woolwine and Lorraine W. Akers. He is...

Frank Hylton

Frank Hylton

Jun 29, 2011

Hylton, Francis S. (Frank), 77, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. He was born September 29, 1933 in Martinsville, VA to the late Jack and Frances Fulcher Hylton. He served his country in the United States Army and retired from Nestle Foods. He is survived by his wife, Martha Perna Hylton; children, Mark Hylton and Becky...