Obituaries
Ida Williams
May 21, 2011
WILLIAMS, IDA LOU COMPTON, age 83 of Shawsville, beloved wife of George (June) Williams, entered her heavenly home on May 21, 2011. The daughter of the late Robert E. & Kathryn Compton, born April 27, 1928, in Montgomery County in which she lived all her life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Compton, and sister, Martha Ann...
Verbena Walters
May 21, 2011
WALTERS, VERBENA D., age 90 of Riner, passed over Friday, May 20, 2011 at Carilion New River Valley Hospital. Her pain and suffering on this earth are done, Verbena joined her loved ones in heaven. She was born October 13, 1920 in Floyd County. She was precessed in death by her husband George Mosby Walters, Jr, her parents Claude &...
Benjamin Holstein, Jr.
May 20, 2011
Reverend Benjamin Franklin Holstein, Jr. of Heron Way Farm, Riner, went to be with his Lord on May 20, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Benjamin was born in Huntington, WV on March 20, 1925, to the late Benjamin Franklin Holstein, Sr. and Minnie Mae Hundley Holstein. In addition to his parents, Benjamin was preceded in eternal rest by his...
Mary Altizer
May 20, 2011
ALTIZER, MARY K., went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2011, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on September 14, 1921, and is survived by her 6 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. There will be a private family memorial per Mary's request. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Cancer...
Turena McGhee
May 19, 2011
Turena Geneva McGhee, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Geneva Ayers. Surviving are her children, Carl McGhee (Amanda), Alicia Kipps (Brian), Angel McGhee (Aaron), and Kyle Adam Mills; dad and stepmom, Harold and Kathy McGhee; sisters, Diana Dillard and family, Cora Fay Draper and family; brother, Charles...
Alfred Smith, Jr.
May 17, 2011
SMITH, JR., ALFRED L, 58, of Callands, VA, was called to join God’s other angels in heaven on May 17, 2011. He was born November 10, 1952. He was predeceased by his father, Alfred L. Smith, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Myra Browning Smith of Callands, VA; his son, Alfred L. Smith, III and...
William Gill, Jr.
May 17, 2011
Worshipful William Edmundson Gill, Jr. Gill, Jr., William E., 73, of Decatur, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born December 20, 1937 in Christiansburg, VA to the late William E. Gill, Sr. and Pauline Keith Gill. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Hodges Gill. He graduated from Christiansburg High School and served...
William Gill, Jr.
May 17, 2011
GILL, JR., WILLIAM E., 73, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on May 17, 2011. There will be a graveside service at 2 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
Mildred Blankenship
May 17, 2011
BLANKENSHIP, MILDRED G., 85, of Shawsville, VA, born on July 18, 1925, passed away quietly on May 17, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. H. Blankenship; and her son, Woody Blankenship. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy & husband, Marvin Parker; son, Clyde & wife, Elsie Blankenship; 4 special grandsons, Bruce...
Brian Garvey
May 17, 2011
GARVEY, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER, 19, of Christiansburg, VA, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Sean and Carol Garvey and his sisters, Rachel, Johanna and Kara. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and enjoyed making music. Memorial gifts may be made to the Holy Spirit Church, P. O. Box 98, Christiansburg, VA 24068. The family...
Reba Lawrence
May 16, 2011
LAWRENCE, REBA WILLARD, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry & Mary Willard; her husband, Allen Lawrence; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Lawrence; brothers, Sam and Henry Willard and sisters, Mildred Walters and Mary Lutz. She is survived by her son, Frank W. Lawrence; granddaughters,...
Brenda Wirt
May 16, 2011
WIRT, BRENDA G., 59, of Christiansburg, died Monday, May 16, 2011, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by one son, Matthew Atway, and one daughter, Ashley Paige. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and close friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 3 pm at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, VA, with...
Joseph Haga
May 16, 2011
HAGA, JOSEPH RANGLEY, 24, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, May 16th, 2011. Born and raised in Christiansburg, Joe graduated from Christiansburg High School in 2005 where he was exceptional athletically and with people. Joe was loved by all who came to know him and always made people smile. Joe will be greatly missed. Joe is survived by his...
Barbara Lloyd
May 13, 2011
Lloyd, Barbara Martin, 79, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. She was born in Montgomery County on January 8, 1932 to the late Samuel Wilford and Kathleen Graham Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mark Richards Lloyd, III and a brother, Phillip Martin. Barbara was a wife, mother, and...
Nellie Taylor
May 13, 2011
Nellie LinkousTayylor, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 11:30 am at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Randy Woolwine. Interment will follow in Northfork Cemetery.
Sara Brown
May 11, 2011
Sara Lucas Brown, 80, of Childress, VA passed away at home on May 11, 2011. Sara was born on the family farm February 15, 1931. She completed her education at Roanoke College and started her teaching career in Salem at Oak Grove Elementary. She later transferred to Christiansburg Elementary School where she was a 5th grade teacher for over 25...
Arvil Adkins
May 7, 2011
Adkins, Arvil Addie, 89, of Christiansburg passed away May 7, 2011 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Home in Radford. He was the son of the late Addie Ora and Nina Lou Adkins. Mr. Adkins was also preceded in death by his wife Rebecca East Adkins. He is survived by his children and their spouses; Wanda Ramsey and husband, Ken, Diane Nester...
Gregory Hollandsworth
May 7, 2011
HOLLANDSWORTH, GREGORY SCOTT (GREG), 44, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2011. He was born July 4, 1966 and was a member of Faith Christian Church of Christ, Christiansburg. Greg was loved by many and is survived by his daughter, Logan Danielle Hollandsworth; his parents, Jabe & Wanda Hollandsworth; his sister, Lisa...
Timothy Sanson
May 5, 2011
TIMOTHY LYNN SANSON, 50, of Elliston, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2011. He was a longtime employee of G. J. Hopkins. Timmy loved to hunt and spend time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Brack Sanson; mother, Frances Ratcliffe; and stepfather, Harry Ratcliffe. Surviving are his wife, Debbie...
Jackie Roop
May 4, 2011
ROOP, JACKIE LEON, 55, of Christiansburg, left this world on May 4, 2011. He was born on April 14, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Dowdy Roop; brother Jerry Roop. Surviving are his father, Marvin Roop of Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law Jimmie & Teresa Roop of Christiansburg, Larry & Sharon Roop of Radford and Sandy Roop...
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