Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Jul 19, 2010

Jones, Mary Jo Hatridge, 71, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Fred K. Jones; her sons and daughter-in-law, Clinton Ray Jones and Russell Wayne & Carolyn R. Jones; grandchildren, Bradley Allan Jones, Marshall Rorrer Jones all of Christiansburg, sisters, Wanda Howel, of Dallas, Texas, and Dorothy Jane Armstrong, of Denison,...

Kyle Bishop

Kyle Bishop

Jul 19, 2010

Bishop, Kyle Newton, 89, of Riner, VA, better known as "Pa," went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2010 from the comfort of his home. A true patriarch, his strong faith and Christian example touched all who knew him. Kyle attended Sidney United Methodist Church in Riner where he was a devoted and active member for 61 years....

Haven Bland

Haven Bland

Jul 19, 2010

BLAND, Haven Kindward, Jr., 67, of Blacksburg died Sunday, July 18, 2010. He is survived by his son, Haven K. “Trey” Bland; daughter & son-in-law, Catrina & Scottie Weiss; and one grandson, Noah Weiss. The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.

Estel Ogle

Estel Ogle

Jul 17, 2010

Emerson Estel Earl Ogle of Christiansburg Virginia went to be with the Lord Friday July 16, 2010. He was born the son of Estel and Dollie Ogle in Hillsville Virginia on March 31, 1924. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter Karen. Also preceding were his parents Estel and Dollie Ogle, sister Katharine Kempson, and brother Milton Ogle....

Erbie Young

Erbie Young

Jul 10, 2010

Young, Erbie Griffin, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010. He was born January 6, 1924 to the late Charlie Henry and Myrtle Quesenberry Young. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Hattie Sullivan and Bernice Stiles, and, brothers, Myles Young and Quintin Young. He worked as a steel rigger primarily on the I81 corridor...

Lydia Akers

Lydia Akers

Jul 7, 2010

AKERS, LYDIA REYNOLDS, age 101, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from a short illness. Mrs. Akers was born in Roanoke County on July 20, 1908. She attended and graduated from National Business College in 1929-1932. On August 12, 1933, she married Howard N. Akers (deceased) and moved to Wheeling, WV....

Roberta Poole

Roberta Poole

Jul 7, 2010

POOLE, Roberta Bishop, 67 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. The daughter to the late Oakie Thomas Bishop, she is survived by her mother; Wilma Palmer Bishop, daughter and son-in-law; Carmen Poole Hammack and Phillip V. Hammack, all of Christiansburg, son and daughter-in-law; Carson T. and Sylvia Poole, grandsons; Tristan Poole, Jacob Simmons, and Jeremiah Simmons all of Radford....

Roberta Poole

Roberta Poole

Jul 7, 2010

POOLE, Roberta Bishop, 67 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. The daughter to the late Oakie Thomas Bishop, she is survived by her mother; Wilma Palmer Bishop, daughter and son-in-law; Carmen Poole Hammack and Phillip V. Hammack, all of Christiansburg, son and daughter-in-law; Carson T. and Sylvia Poole, grandsons; Tristan Poole, Jacob Simmons, and Jeremiah Simmons all of Radford....

Barbara Aldridge

Barbara Aldridge

Jul 6, 2010

September 30, 1929 – July 6, 2010 Aldridge, Barbara Lucas, of Christiansburg, VA, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, to be reunited with her loving husband of 55 years, William “Bill” Aldridge, and the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. She was a loving wife,...

Evelyn Miles

Evelyn Miles

Jul 5, 2010

Evelyn Virginia Belcher Miles, 85 of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2010. Evelyn was born in Princeton, WV on March 30, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents Jim Belcher and Mary Viola (Stone) Belcher and her husband the late Robert Eugene Miles. Evelyn is survived by two sisters, Estelle L. Castor and Nancy...

Judy Epperly

Judy Epperly

Jul 3, 2010

Epperly, Judy Lynn, 45, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Epperly; brothers, Ricky, Terry and Marshall Epperly; nephew, Brian Shouse. She is survived by her mother, Mary Epperly; daughter, Stacy Smith and her companion, Jayme Kapalka, of Christiansburg, VA; son, Brandon Smith and his companion, Amanda of...

George King

George King

Jun 30, 2010

King, George Walter (G.W.), 83 of Shawsville, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010. He and his twin sister, Phyllis, were born in Belfry, KY on November 24, 1926 to the late George and Blanche King. They moved to Montgomery County in 1936 after the death of their father. George graduated from Shawsville High School in 1943 and later from...

John Lester

John Lester

Jun 29, 2010

Lester, John C., 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He was born on November 5, 1923 to the late Kyle and Margaret Farmer Lester. John was a United States Army Veteran serving in the World War II. He was a member of the Faith Christian Church. John was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathy...

Pauline McGuyer

Pauline McGuyer

Jun 24, 2010

McGuyer, Pauline Marie Hixon, 78, of Christiansburg, VA was rescued and taken to Heaven to be forever free of pain on Thursday, June 24, 2010. A daughter of the late Bryant and Gay Hixon, of Merrimac, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert McGuyer, and a son, Rex McGuyer; also preceding her were her brothers, Bill, Paul...

Phillip Graybeal

Phillip Graybeal

Jun 24, 2010

Graybeal, Phillip Eugene, 60, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 surrounded by his family and loved ones after a courageous two year battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Eugene Graybeal; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clifford and Marie Roberts. Phillip was the former Director of Internal Audit at Stellar...

Betty Bryant

Betty Bryant

Jun 24, 2010

Bryant, Betty Jane Lovern, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. She was born December 1, 1931 to the late Mark J. and Ada Martin Lovern. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Bryant. She had a big heart and loved her family. She is survived by four daughters, Karen Pearman of...

Pauline Lawrence

Pauline Lawrence

Jun 23, 2010

Lawrence, Pauline Poage Lancaster, 89 of Christiansburg, was born on July 14, 1920 and passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, June 22, 2010 with her children by her side. The daughter of the late Chester Samuel and Minnie Craighead Poage, she is also preceded in death by her husbands; Arlon E. Lancaster and James Lawrence, one son; Edward Ernest...

Clifford McGuyer

Clifford McGuyer

Jun 23, 2010

McGuyer, Clifford Russell, 77 of Radford passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse and ten siblings. “God saved the best for the last”. He is survived by several children, grandchildren, Great Grandchildren “whom called him Great Daddy” and many friends. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Thursday, June...

Edna Bradbury

Edna Bradbury

Jun 23, 2010

Bradbury, Edna Doris Epperly, 85, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Clara Epperly; husband, John Bradbury; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Ollie Epperly; son, Richard Bradbury. She was a member of the North Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Epperly; children, Louise...

Effie Reed

Effie Reed

Jun 15, 2010

Reed, Effie Mae, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. She was born on April 14, 1923 to the late Posie Flinchum and Annie Goins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Martin Reed. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Blackwell; brother, Harvey Flinchum; stepdaughter, Joyce and Archie Light; nieces, Sharon Flinchum and...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Jul 19, 2010

Jones, Mary Jo Hatridge, 71, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Fred K. Jones; her sons and daughter-in-law, Clinton Ray Jones and Russell Wayne & Carolyn R. Jones; grandchildren, Bradley Allan Jones, Marshall Rorrer Jones all of Christiansburg, sisters, Wanda Howel, of Dallas, Texas, and Dorothy Jane Armstrong, of Denison,...

Kyle Bishop

Kyle Bishop

Jul 19, 2010

Bishop, Kyle Newton, 89, of Riner, VA, better known as "Pa," went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2010 from the comfort of his home. A true patriarch, his strong faith and Christian example touched all who knew him. Kyle attended Sidney United Methodist Church in Riner where he was a devoted and active member for 61 years....

Haven Bland

Haven Bland

Jul 19, 2010

BLAND, Haven Kindward, Jr., 67, of Blacksburg died Sunday, July 18, 2010. He is survived by his son, Haven K. “Trey” Bland; daughter & son-in-law, Catrina & Scottie Weiss; and one grandson, Noah Weiss. The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.

Estel Ogle

Estel Ogle

Jul 17, 2010

Emerson Estel Earl Ogle of Christiansburg Virginia went to be with the Lord Friday July 16, 2010. He was born the son of Estel and Dollie Ogle in Hillsville Virginia on March 31, 1924. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter Karen. Also preceding were his parents Estel and Dollie Ogle, sister Katharine Kempson, and brother Milton Ogle....

Erbie Young

Erbie Young

Jul 10, 2010

Young, Erbie Griffin, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010. He was born January 6, 1924 to the late Charlie Henry and Myrtle Quesenberry Young. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Hattie Sullivan and Bernice Stiles, and, brothers, Myles Young and Quintin Young. He worked as a steel rigger primarily on the I81 corridor...

Lydia Akers

Lydia Akers

Jul 7, 2010

AKERS, LYDIA REYNOLDS, age 101, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from a short illness. Mrs. Akers was born in Roanoke County on July 20, 1908. She attended and graduated from National Business College in 1929-1932. On August 12, 1933, she married Howard N. Akers (deceased) and moved to Wheeling, WV....

Roberta Poole

Roberta Poole

Jul 7, 2010

POOLE, Roberta Bishop, 67 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. The daughter to the late Oakie Thomas Bishop, she is survived by her mother; Wilma Palmer Bishop, daughter and son-in-law; Carmen Poole Hammack and Phillip V. Hammack, all of Christiansburg, son and daughter-in-law; Carson T. and Sylvia Poole, grandsons; Tristan Poole, Jacob Simmons, and Jeremiah Simmons all of Radford....

Roberta Poole

Roberta Poole

Jul 7, 2010

POOLE, Roberta Bishop, 67 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. The daughter to the late Oakie Thomas Bishop, she is survived by her mother; Wilma Palmer Bishop, daughter and son-in-law; Carmen Poole Hammack and Phillip V. Hammack, all of Christiansburg, son and daughter-in-law; Carson T. and Sylvia Poole, grandsons; Tristan Poole, Jacob Simmons, and Jeremiah Simmons all of Radford....

Barbara Aldridge

Barbara Aldridge

Jul 6, 2010

September 30, 1929 – July 6, 2010 Aldridge, Barbara Lucas, of Christiansburg, VA, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, to be reunited with her loving husband of 55 years, William “Bill” Aldridge, and the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. She was a loving wife,...

Evelyn Miles

Evelyn Miles

Jul 5, 2010

Evelyn Virginia Belcher Miles, 85 of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2010. Evelyn was born in Princeton, WV on March 30, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents Jim Belcher and Mary Viola (Stone) Belcher and her husband the late Robert Eugene Miles. Evelyn is survived by two sisters, Estelle L. Castor and Nancy...

Judy Epperly

Judy Epperly

Jul 3, 2010

Epperly, Judy Lynn, 45, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Epperly; brothers, Ricky, Terry and Marshall Epperly; nephew, Brian Shouse. She is survived by her mother, Mary Epperly; daughter, Stacy Smith and her companion, Jayme Kapalka, of Christiansburg, VA; son, Brandon Smith and his companion, Amanda of...

George King

George King

Jun 30, 2010

King, George Walter (G.W.), 83 of Shawsville, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010. He and his twin sister, Phyllis, were born in Belfry, KY on November 24, 1926 to the late George and Blanche King. They moved to Montgomery County in 1936 after the death of their father. George graduated from Shawsville High School in 1943 and later from...

John Lester

John Lester

Jun 29, 2010

Lester, John C., 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He was born on November 5, 1923 to the late Kyle and Margaret Farmer Lester. John was a United States Army Veteran serving in the World War II. He was a member of the Faith Christian Church. John was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathy...

Pauline McGuyer

Pauline McGuyer

Jun 24, 2010

McGuyer, Pauline Marie Hixon, 78, of Christiansburg, VA was rescued and taken to Heaven to be forever free of pain on Thursday, June 24, 2010. A daughter of the late Bryant and Gay Hixon, of Merrimac, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert McGuyer, and a son, Rex McGuyer; also preceding her were her brothers, Bill, Paul...

Phillip Graybeal

Phillip Graybeal

Jun 24, 2010

Graybeal, Phillip Eugene, 60, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010 surrounded by his family and loved ones after a courageous two year battle with brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Eugene Graybeal; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clifford and Marie Roberts. Phillip was the former Director of Internal Audit at Stellar...

Betty Bryant

Betty Bryant

Jun 24, 2010

Bryant, Betty Jane Lovern, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. She was born December 1, 1931 to the late Mark J. and Ada Martin Lovern. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Bryant. She had a big heart and loved her family. She is survived by four daughters, Karen Pearman of...

Pauline Lawrence

Pauline Lawrence

Jun 23, 2010

Lawrence, Pauline Poage Lancaster, 89 of Christiansburg, was born on July 14, 1920 and passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, June 22, 2010 with her children by her side. The daughter of the late Chester Samuel and Minnie Craighead Poage, she is also preceded in death by her husbands; Arlon E. Lancaster and James Lawrence, one son; Edward Ernest...

Clifford McGuyer

Clifford McGuyer

Jun 23, 2010

McGuyer, Clifford Russell, 77 of Radford passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse and ten siblings. “God saved the best for the last”. He is survived by several children, grandchildren, Great Grandchildren “whom called him Great Daddy” and many friends. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Thursday, June...

Edna Bradbury

Edna Bradbury

Jun 23, 2010

Bradbury, Edna Doris Epperly, 85, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oakley and Clara Epperly; husband, John Bradbury; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Ollie Epperly; son, Richard Bradbury. She was a member of the North Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Epperly; children, Louise...

Effie Reed

Effie Reed

Jun 15, 2010

Reed, Effie Mae, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. She was born on April 14, 1923 to the late Posie Flinchum and Annie Goins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Martin Reed. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Blackwell; brother, Harvey Flinchum; stepdaughter, Joyce and Archie Light; nieces, Sharon Flinchum and...