Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Roy Harman

Roy Harman

Mar 12, 2011

HARMAN, ROY DENNIS, of Lynchburg, VA, died on March 12, 2011. Born in Radford, VA, on March 9, 1959, he was the son of David M. Harman and Ronnie F. Harman. Dennis is also survived by his wife, Terri M. Harman of Lynchburg, VA; two sons, Christopher D. Harman and Adam M. Harman, of Lynchburg, VA; Two brothers, Dr. David...

Shirley Hamrick

Shirley Hamrick

Mar 10, 2011

HAMRICK, SHIRLEY HARTSOCK, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away at her home on March 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary, her mother, Bessie and father, Earl as well as her brother, Buddy, and two sisters, Sue and Anita. She is survived by her husband, George, of 56 years; daughter Becky and son-in-law Gary; daughter, Robin; daughter-in-law...

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Mar 5, 2011

Williams, Teresa Cadd, 53, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born September 14, 1957 in Alleghany County, VA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert (Larry) Whitmore in 1994. Teresa graduated from Alleghany County High School and Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. She was a member of...

Cynthia Obenchain

Cynthia Obenchain

Mar 3, 2011

OBENCHAIN, CYNTHIA DRAPER (CINDY), 56, of Pulaski, VA, went home to her Heavenly Father on March 3, 2011, after battling cancer for the past year. She was the daughter of the late June Draper of Pulaski, VA, and the late Betty Kelley of Eagle Rock, VA. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother; Mickey Draper. Surviving are her...

Esther Reed

Esther Reed

Mar 2, 2011

REED, ESTHER DULANEY, 94, beloved mother and grandmother of Riner, passed away on March 2, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Riner, VA. She was born on March 7, 1916, to the late Harrison and Vina Akers Dulaney in the White Rock community of Floyd County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

James Costigan

James Costigan

Feb 26, 2011

COSTIGAN, James H. 75 of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord Friday, February 25, 2011. He was born to the late Robert L. & Willie Costigan on September 28, 1935. He was also preceded in death by his wife of forty five years; Betty S. Costigan, brothers; Robert L. Costigan, Jr., Clifford Costigan and his sister; Francis C. Lucas....

Gracie Duncan

Gracie Duncan

Feb 23, 2011

Duncan, Gracie Lee Cragget, 85, of Radford, V A, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. She was born July 1, 1925 in Montgomery County, VA to the late Harvey and Mary Jane Fizer Cragget. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Ed Duncan, son, John Bobby Duncan, daughter, Margarett Kissinger, 2 grandsons,...

Karen Cronin

Karen Cronin

Feb 23, 2011

Cronin, Karen A., 64, of Elliston -- devoted to her husband, family, friends and community passed away Sunday, February 20, following an accident while snorkeling in Hawaii. Born in 1947 in Honolulu, Hawaii, she graduated Northwestern University in 1968 and later received a Master’s in Communication from Radford University. She worked at WDBJ-7 in Roanoke and for 22 years as...

Angela Linkous

Angela Linkous

Feb 21, 2011

LINKOUS, ANGELA LYNN, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on February 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Randolph Linkous. She is survived by her mother, Mary Linkous; sister, Deborah Linkous; brothers, James Linkous and wife Juanita, Phillip Randolph Linkous; nephew, J. R. Linkous; aunts and uncles, Lewis...

Percy Link

Percy Link

Feb 20, 2011

LINK, PERCY LYNWOOD, 83, of Pilot, VA, died on February 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link and is preceded in death by brothers Bernard Link, Jerry Link and Bob Link; and a sister, Edna Beckelhimer. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 am...

William Harris

William Harris

Feb 20, 2011

HARRIS, WILLIAM JAMES, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Ellis and Margaret Gertrude Harris. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Harris of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mike Shelor of Riner; son, James Harris of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Allison and Ashley Shelor...

Joane McKee

Joane McKee

Feb 16, 2011

MCKEE, Joane, of Christiansburg, Va., went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 14, 2011. She was 82 years old. Joane was born June 1, 1928 at Boise, Idaho. Her parents were Philo and Ruby Tyler. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Leroy McKee, and her children Pamala Reed and Mark McKee. Her grandchildren...

Robert Stallard

Robert Stallard

Feb 13, 2011

STALLARD, Robert Hayden, 50, of Elliston, went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Stallard, Sr., and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bryce T. Davis and Mary Jane Johnston Davis. He is survived by his mother, Marietta Walker Stallard; his wife, Janet Leigh Stallard; son and daughter-in-law, James Hunter and...

Eva Gearheart

Eva Gearheart

Feb 13, 2011

GEARHEART, Eva Buckner, 89 of Christiansburg, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday February 13, 2011. The daughter to the late Presley and Eura Buckner, she was also preceded in death by her husband Basil Randolph Gearheart. She is survived by her step-son and daughter-in-law; Randall and Margaret (Lilly) Gearheart of Blue Ridge, VA, one...

Mildred Burke

Mildred Burke

Feb 13, 2011

BURKE, Mildred Stevenson, 90 of Christiansburg died Saturday, February 12, 2011. The daughter to the late; Joseph Luther Stevenson and Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Chafin Stevenson, she was also preceded in death by her husband; Roy Lee Burke, son; Joseph Wayne Burke, sister; Shirleen Chafin Cook, brother; Luther Cecil Stevenson, sister-in-law; Ocie Stevenson and brother-in-law; Walter Hartman. She is survived by...

Steven Robertson, Jr.

Steven Robertson, Jr.

Feb 13, 2011

ROBERTSON, JR., STEVEN CHARLES, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Diane Bell of Salem, paternal great grandmother and paternal uncle William Bell. He is survived by his mother, Leslie Graham Robertson of Shawsville, father, Steven Charles Robertson of Roanoke, his brother, Michael Graham and sister Amber Robertson...

Grayson Hoops

Grayson Hoops

Feb 13, 2011

Hoops, Grayson McKinzie, 17, of Elliston, VA, was taken from our lives on Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Mary Margaret Hardy and Tommy Joe Griffith. He is survived by his father, Stacy Hoops, mother Nikki Hieatt, and step father, Kevin Hieatt; three sisters of the home, Logan Hoops, Taylor Hieatt, and Kelsey Hieatt;...

Elbert Hobbs

Elbert Hobbs

Feb 12, 2011

HOBBS, Elbert Lee, 83 of Elliston died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his home with family by his side. The son to the late William and Beulah Hobbs, he was also preceding in death by his brothers; Willie, Amos, Nathan, Richard, Frank, and one sister; Pauline. He is survived by his wife; Betty J. Hobbs, children; Sharon Lutz, Frankie Hobbs...

Elbert Hobbs

Elbert Hobbs

Feb 12, 2011

HOBBS, Elbert Lee, 83 of Elliston died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his home with family by his side. The son to the late William and Beulah Hobbs, he was also preceding in death by his brothers; Willie, Amos, Nathan, Richard, Frank, and one sister; Pauline. He is survived by his wife; Betty J. Hobbs, children; Sharon Lutz, Frankie Hobbs...

Elbert Hobbs

Elbert Hobbs

Feb 12, 2011

HOBBS, Elbert Lee, 83 of Elliston died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his home with family by his side. The son to the late William and Beulah Hobbs, he was also preceding in death by his brothers; Willie, Amos, Nathan, Richard, Frank, and one sister; Pauline. He is survived by his wife; Betty J. Hobbs, children; Sharon Lutz, Frankie Hobbs...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Roy Harman

Roy Harman

Mar 12, 2011

HARMAN, ROY DENNIS, of Lynchburg, VA, died on March 12, 2011. Born in Radford, VA, on March 9, 1959, he was the son of David M. Harman and Ronnie F. Harman. Dennis is also survived by his wife, Terri M. Harman of Lynchburg, VA; two sons, Christopher D. Harman and Adam M. Harman, of Lynchburg, VA; Two brothers, Dr. David...

Shirley Hamrick

Shirley Hamrick

Mar 10, 2011

HAMRICK, SHIRLEY HARTSOCK, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away at her home on March 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary, her mother, Bessie and father, Earl as well as her brother, Buddy, and two sisters, Sue and Anita. She is survived by her husband, George, of 56 years; daughter Becky and son-in-law Gary; daughter, Robin; daughter-in-law...

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Mar 5, 2011

Williams, Teresa Cadd, 53, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born September 14, 1957 in Alleghany County, VA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert (Larry) Whitmore in 1994. Teresa graduated from Alleghany County High School and Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. She was a member of...

Cynthia Obenchain

Cynthia Obenchain

Mar 3, 2011

OBENCHAIN, CYNTHIA DRAPER (CINDY), 56, of Pulaski, VA, went home to her Heavenly Father on March 3, 2011, after battling cancer for the past year. She was the daughter of the late June Draper of Pulaski, VA, and the late Betty Kelley of Eagle Rock, VA. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother; Mickey Draper. Surviving are her...

Esther Reed

Esther Reed

Mar 2, 2011

REED, ESTHER DULANEY, 94, beloved mother and grandmother of Riner, passed away on March 2, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Riner, VA. She was born on March 7, 1916, to the late Harrison and Vina Akers Dulaney in the White Rock community of Floyd County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

James Costigan

James Costigan

Feb 26, 2011

COSTIGAN, James H. 75 of Christiansburg went to be with his Lord Friday, February 25, 2011. He was born to the late Robert L. & Willie Costigan on September 28, 1935. He was also preceded in death by his wife of forty five years; Betty S. Costigan, brothers; Robert L. Costigan, Jr., Clifford Costigan and his sister; Francis C. Lucas....

Gracie Duncan

Gracie Duncan

Feb 23, 2011

Duncan, Gracie Lee Cragget, 85, of Radford, V A, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. She was born July 1, 1925 in Montgomery County, VA to the late Harvey and Mary Jane Fizer Cragget. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Ed Duncan, son, John Bobby Duncan, daughter, Margarett Kissinger, 2 grandsons,...

Karen Cronin

Karen Cronin

Feb 23, 2011

Cronin, Karen A., 64, of Elliston -- devoted to her husband, family, friends and community passed away Sunday, February 20, following an accident while snorkeling in Hawaii. Born in 1947 in Honolulu, Hawaii, she graduated Northwestern University in 1968 and later received a Master’s in Communication from Radford University. She worked at WDBJ-7 in Roanoke and for 22 years as...

Angela Linkous

Angela Linkous

Feb 21, 2011

LINKOUS, ANGELA LYNN, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on February 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Randolph Linkous. She is survived by her mother, Mary Linkous; sister, Deborah Linkous; brothers, James Linkous and wife Juanita, Phillip Randolph Linkous; nephew, J. R. Linkous; aunts and uncles, Lewis...

Percy Link

Percy Link

Feb 20, 2011

LINK, PERCY LYNWOOD, 83, of Pilot, VA, died on February 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Roscoe and Audrey Hall Link and is preceded in death by brothers Bernard Link, Jerry Link and Bob Link; and a sister, Edna Beckelhimer. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 am...

William Harris

William Harris

Feb 20, 2011

HARRIS, WILLIAM JAMES, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Ellis and Margaret Gertrude Harris. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Harris of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mike Shelor of Riner; son, James Harris of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Allison and Ashley Shelor...

Joane McKee

Joane McKee

Feb 16, 2011

MCKEE, Joane, of Christiansburg, Va., went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 14, 2011. She was 82 years old. Joane was born June 1, 1928 at Boise, Idaho. Her parents were Philo and Ruby Tyler. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Leroy McKee, and her children Pamala Reed and Mark McKee. Her grandchildren...

Robert Stallard

Robert Stallard

Feb 13, 2011

STALLARD, Robert Hayden, 50, of Elliston, went to be with Jesus on February 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Stallard, Sr., and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bryce T. Davis and Mary Jane Johnston Davis. He is survived by his mother, Marietta Walker Stallard; his wife, Janet Leigh Stallard; son and daughter-in-law, James Hunter and...

Eva Gearheart

Eva Gearheart

Feb 13, 2011

GEARHEART, Eva Buckner, 89 of Christiansburg, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday February 13, 2011. The daughter to the late Presley and Eura Buckner, she was also preceded in death by her husband Basil Randolph Gearheart. She is survived by her step-son and daughter-in-law; Randall and Margaret (Lilly) Gearheart of Blue Ridge, VA, one...

Mildred Burke

Mildred Burke

Feb 13, 2011

BURKE, Mildred Stevenson, 90 of Christiansburg died Saturday, February 12, 2011. The daughter to the late; Joseph Luther Stevenson and Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Chafin Stevenson, she was also preceded in death by her husband; Roy Lee Burke, son; Joseph Wayne Burke, sister; Shirleen Chafin Cook, brother; Luther Cecil Stevenson, sister-in-law; Ocie Stevenson and brother-in-law; Walter Hartman. She is survived by...

Steven Robertson, Jr.

Steven Robertson, Jr.

Feb 13, 2011

ROBERTSON, JR., STEVEN CHARLES, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Diane Bell of Salem, paternal great grandmother and paternal uncle William Bell. He is survived by his mother, Leslie Graham Robertson of Shawsville, father, Steven Charles Robertson of Roanoke, his brother, Michael Graham and sister Amber Robertson...

Grayson Hoops

Grayson Hoops

Feb 13, 2011

Hoops, Grayson McKinzie, 17, of Elliston, VA, was taken from our lives on Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Mary Margaret Hardy and Tommy Joe Griffith. He is survived by his father, Stacy Hoops, mother Nikki Hieatt, and step father, Kevin Hieatt; three sisters of the home, Logan Hoops, Taylor Hieatt, and Kelsey Hieatt;...

Elbert Hobbs

Elbert Hobbs

Feb 12, 2011

HOBBS, Elbert Lee, 83 of Elliston died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his home with family by his side. The son to the late William and Beulah Hobbs, he was also preceding in death by his brothers; Willie, Amos, Nathan, Richard, Frank, and one sister; Pauline. He is survived by his wife; Betty J. Hobbs, children; Sharon Lutz, Frankie Hobbs...

Elbert Hobbs

Elbert Hobbs

Feb 12, 2011

HOBBS, Elbert Lee, 83 of Elliston died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his home with family by his side. The son to the late William and Beulah Hobbs, he was also preceding in death by his brothers; Willie, Amos, Nathan, Richard, Frank, and one sister; Pauline. He is survived by his wife; Betty J. Hobbs, children; Sharon Lutz, Frankie Hobbs...

Elbert Hobbs

Elbert Hobbs

Feb 12, 2011

HOBBS, Elbert Lee, 83 of Elliston died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his home with family by his side. The son to the late William and Beulah Hobbs, he was also preceding in death by his brothers; Willie, Amos, Nathan, Richard, Frank, and one sister; Pauline. He is survived by his wife; Betty J. Hobbs, children; Sharon Lutz, Frankie Hobbs...