Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Margaret Stump

Margaret Stump

Apr 23, 2010

Margaret Helen Brooks Stump, 89, formerly of Radford and Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at Wheatland Hills Retirement Community, Christiansburg, VA. She was born January 30, 1921, to the late Crockett Wadson and Gracie Pearl (Pugh) Brooks of Radford, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Stump, on January 30, 2010, [her "Sweetheart...

Joni Frazier

Joni Frazier

Apr 19, 2010

Frazier, Joni Ann, 51, of Christiansburg, VA, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends April 19, 2010 at Lewis Gale Hospital. Joni was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Frazier. Joni is survived by her mother Jean Frazier, of Christiansburg, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Sean Daugherty; niece, Jordan and nephew, Kyle of Charlotte NC. Joni is survived...

Ruby Sisson

Ruby Sisson

Apr 18, 2010

Sisson, Ruby Alice Wickham, 96, of the Alleghany Otey community of Montgomery County passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her home. She was born October 6, 1913 to the late Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Irena Poff Wickham. She was preceded in death by husbands, Paul B. Sisson and George V. Sisson; sister, Mary Hester Sisson; brothers, Schyler, Banks,...

Ruth Harmon

Ruth Harmon

Apr 17, 2010

HARMON, RUTH G., age 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mrs. Harmon grew up in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. She later attended Radford University and graduated with honors in only three years; later she earned a masters degree in history from Radford. She wrote numerous articles, poems, and short stories. She was...

Claude Addison

Claude Addison

Apr 17, 2010

Addison, Claude J. “Pops”, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010.He was born on December 23, 1935 in Norton, VA to the late Ernest “Doc” and Lottie V. Hamilton Addison. He was also preceded in death by a son, Scott Dowdy, a granddaughter, Patricia Dowdy, 4 brothers and 1 sister. He worked for Celanese as a...

Mildred Wade

Mildred Wade

Apr 16, 2010

Wade, Mildred Holland, 93, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010. She was born on March 11, 1917 in Lenoir County, NC to the late James R. and Annie Rachel Jarman Holland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Douglas Wade. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Wade Butterfield and husband Allen of...

Doris Altizer

Doris Altizer

Apr 14, 2010

Altizer, Doris Simmons, 83, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Doris was a wonderful wife, mom and grandma, she was also a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Monroe Altizer, of 55 years; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Shirley Altizer, of Check, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy...

Marcus Vaught

Marcus Vaught

Apr 14, 2010

Vaught, Marcus Lee, 20, of Christiansburg, VA died in an accident on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. He was born on May 24, 1989 to Kenneth Lee Vaught and Joan Ann Gordon Vaught. He was a 2007 graduate of Christiansburg high School. He was employed by his step-father at David Thompson Hauling and Excavation. Marcus was preceded in death by two...

Patrick Simpson

Patrick Simpson

Apr 13, 2010

Simpson, Patrick, 68, of Blacksburg, VA, died at his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Patrick loved the natural world, the words of Henry David Thoreau and Lao Tzu, his cello, and the works of J.S. Bach. He delighted in mountain walks, his beloved home and garden, and endless cups of tea. He is survived by his wife, Jana Ruble,...

Marvin Jarels

Marvin Jarels

Apr 10, 2010

Marvin Edward Jarels, 59, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Born on December 14, 1950, he was the son of Walter Jarels and Frances Smith Jarels of Blacksburg, VA. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Nadean Duncan Jarels; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Darren Werner; grandsons, William and Samuel Werner; daughter, Kayla Jarels;...

Fonda Porter

Fonda Porter

Apr 10, 2010

Porter, Fonda Fern, 70, of Radford, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was born on September 25, 1939 in Midland, Michigan to the late Rexford Adams and Cora Terry Hancock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gene Porter and brother, Jon Hancock. She retired as owner and manager...

Lynwood Price

Lynwood Price

Apr 9, 2010

Price, Lynwood, 62, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2010. He was a Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Army. Mr. Price was preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Bill Price. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Darlene Price, of Riner; daughter, Sherry Sowers and her fiancé Gary Smith, of Christiansburg; son, Lynwood Price,...

Vance Martin

Vance Martin

Apr 4, 2010

Vance (V.C.) Martin, 85, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday April 4, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was a retired employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over 36 years service. V.C. was born March 19, 1925 in Montgomery County. He was predeceased by his son Ricky Martin and parents Ruth B. and...

Thomas Pannell

Thomas Pannell

Apr 3, 2010

PANNELL, THOMAS JACKSON, age 79 of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home. He was a life member of the Isaac Walton League. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Katherine King Pannell, daughter, Ann Dalton, son-in-law, Terry Owens, brothers, Dave, Frank, Joe, Ed and Morris Pannell. He leaves to cherish his memory sons, Robert...

Ronald Sheppard

Ronald Sheppard

Apr 2, 2010

Sheppard, Ronald “Ronnie” Franklin, age 49, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the home with his mom and dad by his side. He is survived his parents, LeRoy and Linda Sheppard; his daughter, Roni Leigh Sheppard; and granddaughter, Lillian Belle Whitt of Alderson, WV. He is also survived by his sister, Tammy Fitzkee and husband...

Julie Rife

Julie Rife

Mar 31, 2010

Rife, Julie Ann Sigmon, 37, of Radford, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Roger Rife; her mother, Debra Kiser and step-father, Andrew Kiser, of Blacksburg; daughters, April Brannock, Ashley Brannock and Stephanie Richards; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Robin Roop, of Dublin, VA; 3 grandchildren, Landon, Emma and Laykn; step-children, Cara, Josh, Stephen...

Myrtle Maxwell

Myrtle Maxwell

Mar 30, 2010

Myrtle Marie Wood Maxwell, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was born on August 23, 1928 in Camp Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of the late George and Annie Wood. Myrtle was a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who never failed to share her love with everyone in...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Annie Ashworth

Annie Ashworth

Mar 29, 2010

Ashworth, Annie Lovern, 75, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, March 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Aaron Lovern; her son, Dale Ashworth. She is survived by her husband, Charles F. Ashworth; her children, Donald Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Diana Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Douglas and Lisa Ashworth,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Margaret Stump

Margaret Stump

Apr 23, 2010

Margaret Helen Brooks Stump, 89, formerly of Radford and Roanoke, VA passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at Wheatland Hills Retirement Community, Christiansburg, VA. She was born January 30, 1921, to the late Crockett Wadson and Gracie Pearl (Pugh) Brooks of Radford, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Stump, on January 30, 2010, [her "Sweetheart...

Joni Frazier

Joni Frazier

Apr 19, 2010

Frazier, Joni Ann, 51, of Christiansburg, VA, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends April 19, 2010 at Lewis Gale Hospital. Joni was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Frazier. Joni is survived by her mother Jean Frazier, of Christiansburg, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Sean Daugherty; niece, Jordan and nephew, Kyle of Charlotte NC. Joni is survived...

Ruby Sisson

Ruby Sisson

Apr 18, 2010

Sisson, Ruby Alice Wickham, 96, of the Alleghany Otey community of Montgomery County passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her home. She was born October 6, 1913 to the late Christian Oscar Wickham and Mary Irena Poff Wickham. She was preceded in death by husbands, Paul B. Sisson and George V. Sisson; sister, Mary Hester Sisson; brothers, Schyler, Banks,...

Ruth Harmon

Ruth Harmon

Apr 17, 2010

HARMON, RUTH G., age 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mrs. Harmon grew up in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. She later attended Radford University and graduated with honors in only three years; later she earned a masters degree in history from Radford. She wrote numerous articles, poems, and short stories. She was...

Claude Addison

Claude Addison

Apr 17, 2010

Addison, Claude J. “Pops”, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010.He was born on December 23, 1935 in Norton, VA to the late Ernest “Doc” and Lottie V. Hamilton Addison. He was also preceded in death by a son, Scott Dowdy, a granddaughter, Patricia Dowdy, 4 brothers and 1 sister. He worked for Celanese as a...

Mildred Wade

Mildred Wade

Apr 16, 2010

Wade, Mildred Holland, 93, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010. She was born on March 11, 1917 in Lenoir County, NC to the late James R. and Annie Rachel Jarman Holland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Douglas Wade. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Wade Butterfield and husband Allen of...

Doris Altizer

Doris Altizer

Apr 14, 2010

Altizer, Doris Simmons, 83, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Doris was a wonderful wife, mom and grandma, she was also a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Monroe Altizer, of 55 years; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Shirley Altizer, of Check, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy...

Marcus Vaught

Marcus Vaught

Apr 14, 2010

Vaught, Marcus Lee, 20, of Christiansburg, VA died in an accident on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. He was born on May 24, 1989 to Kenneth Lee Vaught and Joan Ann Gordon Vaught. He was a 2007 graduate of Christiansburg high School. He was employed by his step-father at David Thompson Hauling and Excavation. Marcus was preceded in death by two...

Patrick Simpson

Patrick Simpson

Apr 13, 2010

Simpson, Patrick, 68, of Blacksburg, VA, died at his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Patrick loved the natural world, the words of Henry David Thoreau and Lao Tzu, his cello, and the works of J.S. Bach. He delighted in mountain walks, his beloved home and garden, and endless cups of tea. He is survived by his wife, Jana Ruble,...

Marvin Jarels

Marvin Jarels

Apr 10, 2010

Marvin Edward Jarels, 59, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Born on December 14, 1950, he was the son of Walter Jarels and Frances Smith Jarels of Blacksburg, VA. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Nadean Duncan Jarels; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Darren Werner; grandsons, William and Samuel Werner; daughter, Kayla Jarels;...

Fonda Porter

Fonda Porter

Apr 10, 2010

Porter, Fonda Fern, 70, of Radford, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was born on September 25, 1939 in Midland, Michigan to the late Rexford Adams and Cora Terry Hancock. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gene Porter and brother, Jon Hancock. She retired as owner and manager...

Lynwood Price

Lynwood Price

Apr 9, 2010

Price, Lynwood, 62, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2010. He was a Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Army. Mr. Price was preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Bill Price. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Darlene Price, of Riner; daughter, Sherry Sowers and her fiancé Gary Smith, of Christiansburg; son, Lynwood Price,...

Vance Martin

Vance Martin

Apr 4, 2010

Vance (V.C.) Martin, 85, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday April 4, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was a retired employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over 36 years service. V.C. was born March 19, 1925 in Montgomery County. He was predeceased by his son Ricky Martin and parents Ruth B. and...

Thomas Pannell

Thomas Pannell

Apr 3, 2010

PANNELL, THOMAS JACKSON, age 79 of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home. He was a life member of the Isaac Walton League. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Katherine King Pannell, daughter, Ann Dalton, son-in-law, Terry Owens, brothers, Dave, Frank, Joe, Ed and Morris Pannell. He leaves to cherish his memory sons, Robert...

Ronald Sheppard

Ronald Sheppard

Apr 2, 2010

Sheppard, Ronald “Ronnie” Franklin, age 49, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the home with his mom and dad by his side. He is survived his parents, LeRoy and Linda Sheppard; his daughter, Roni Leigh Sheppard; and granddaughter, Lillian Belle Whitt of Alderson, WV. He is also survived by his sister, Tammy Fitzkee and husband...

Julie Rife

Julie Rife

Mar 31, 2010

Rife, Julie Ann Sigmon, 37, of Radford, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Roger Rife; her mother, Debra Kiser and step-father, Andrew Kiser, of Blacksburg; daughters, April Brannock, Ashley Brannock and Stephanie Richards; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Robin Roop, of Dublin, VA; 3 grandchildren, Landon, Emma and Laykn; step-children, Cara, Josh, Stephen...

Myrtle Maxwell

Myrtle Maxwell

Mar 30, 2010

Myrtle Marie Wood Maxwell, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was born on August 23, 1928 in Camp Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of the late George and Annie Wood. Myrtle was a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who never failed to share her love with everyone in...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Annie Ashworth

Annie Ashworth

Mar 29, 2010

Ashworth, Annie Lovern, 75, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, March 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Aaron Lovern; her son, Dale Ashworth. She is survived by her husband, Charles F. Ashworth; her children, Donald Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Diana Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Douglas and Lisa Ashworth,...