Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Duncan Murry

Mar 28, 2010

Murray, Duncan Elbert Jr., age 66, of Christiansburg, VA, died on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Fairview Home in Pulaski, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Duncan Elbert Murray, and Ethel Atkinson Murray. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Cleo Murray Gill and Phoebe Murray Adams, and, a nephew Edward Allen Gill. He...

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Frank Bersch

Mar 26, 2010

Frank P. Bersch, 85, of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, March 26, 2010, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. He was born July 4, 1924, in Buckingham County, VA, son of the late James E. Bersch and Lucy P. Bersch. He was a faithful member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Christiansburg and a member of the Lion's...

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Lewis Meredith

Mar 20, 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...

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Hattie Moore

Mar 20, 2010

MOORE, HATTIE LOAR, age 95, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2010 in her home, on the "Powder Plant Road", St. Rt. #114, Radford, Va., where she has lived for the past 72 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James A. Moore, to whom she was married for 62 years. She was a faithful member of Belview United Methodist...

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Gelois Robinson

Mar 20, 2010

ROBINSON, GELOIS MAE KINNEY, age 78, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Live Oak, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie Robinson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Brooks and husband, Darrell and their children, Kim Ramirez & husband, Ricardo, Christi Brooks; sons and...

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Gelois Robinson

Mar 20, 2010

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Beverley Billingsley

Mar 19, 2010

Billingsley, Beverley Jean Price, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 19, 2010. She was born September 15, 1935 in Montgomery County to the late J. Randolph and Rebecca Landes Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. “Jimbo” Billingsley, Jr. and mother-in-law, Margaret Billingsley. She taught Spanish for fifteen...

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Janice Hixon

Mar 18, 2010

Hixon, Janice Louise Holcomb, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Thursday, March 18, 2010. She was born December 11, 1930 in Tazewell County to the late Harold and Josie Catron Holcomb. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lela McGuyer and a brother Alfred Holcomb. She was a faithful member of Cambria...

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Sue Vernon

Mar 17, 2010

VERNON, SUE WEAVER, of Riner, VA passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. Mrs. Vernon was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. She is survived by one brother, W. Scott Weaver and wife, Ruth, Christiansburg; five nieces and three nephews, Fed. Judge Cindy Weaver, Florence, AL, Dr. W. Scott Weaver and...

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Amy Collins

Mar 17, 2010

Collins, Amy Clarise Dowdy, 54, of Christiansburg, VA, went to God’s Kitchen on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was born March 15, 1956 in Oakland CA. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Eugene Lebbert. She was an avid baker, antique collector, and loved cats and lighthouses. She is survived by her husband, Mark Collins; daughter, Jessica Dowdy...

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Thomas Foster

Mar 15, 2010

Foster, Thomas Lee, 63, of Christiansburg died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Foster; granddaughter, Linda Ponder Good; neighbors, Sammy and Harriet; and many friends over the years. The family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 2010 at Horne Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Cards of sympathy and memorial contributions to...

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James Pearman

Mar 14, 2010

Pearman, James E., 84, of Shawsville, VA passed from this life to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 14, 2010. He joins his father and mother, Elbert W. and Lavinia C. Pearman, eight brothers and sisters, and beloved grandson, Cory James Keeling. Jim was born in Shawsville and spent his life working to make it the best...

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Ryley Sheppard

Mar 10, 2010

Sheppard, Ryley Irdinia, 6 week old infant daughter of Carrington M. Linkous and Steven E. Sheppard, of Blacksburg, VA, went to play with the angels on March 10, 2010. Survived by maternal grandparents, Lisa M. Linkous, of Pulaski, VA, Dale M. Linkous and Debbie Smith, of Christiansburg, VA.; paternal grandmother, Katriena Moffit, of Winston Salem, NC; maternal great grandmothers, Sarah...

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Evelyn Oliver

Mar 9, 2010

Oliver, Evelyn “Mimi” Weeks, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Oliver, and her parents, Ira and Elizabeth Wayne Weeks. Evelyn worked at the Radford Arsenal for 36 years and is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lee Robinett and her husband,...

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Patricia Jones

Mar 9, 2010

Jones, Patricia G., age 65, of Christiansburg, VA, passed from this life into her new home on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel L. Jones; parents, William and Cora Graham; sister, Margaret Harris and brother, Bud Graham. She is survived by her son,...

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James Carroll

Mar 6, 2010

Carroll, James David, “John”, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away March 6, 2010. John was a son to the late Frank Addison and Ethel Dobbins Carroll. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Aline Kessinger, and two brothers, James C. Quesenberry and Gordon Quesenberry. Mr. Carroll is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vickie C. and Phillip Clauer; grandchildren,...

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Mary Cruce

Mar 4, 2010

Navy Lt. Commander Mary Ruth Anderson Cruce On March 4, 2010, retired Navy LT Commander Mary Ruth Anderson Cruce, of Christiansburg, died of natural causes at Wheatland Hills. She had recently celebrated her 94th birthday. Mary Ruth was the daughter of the late John Clifford and Winnie Whitlock Anderson. She was born in West Virginia and raised in Christiansburg. Upon...

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Patricia Smeltzer

Mar 3, 2010

SMELTZER, PATRICIA WRIGHT “Patsy”, devoted wife, mother and friend, age 49, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, William Archie Wright and grandmother, Lillie Graham. Patsy’s love of life and family is carried on by her loving...

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Jerry Thompson

Mar 2, 2010

Thompson Sr., Jerry Ray, 66, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Monte and Ada Thompson; brothers, Davis, Alfred and Randolph Thompson. He is survived by his wife Shirley W. Thompson, of Christiansburg, Va ; children, Jerry and Tammy...

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Donna Smith

Mar 2, 2010

SMITH, DONNA GRIFFITH, age 39, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2010. Proceeded in death by her parents, Donald and Pauline T. Griffith she is survived by husband, Dennis Smith; children, Ashley Smith and fiancé, J.C.Booth, Brandon Smith and fiancé, Kara Harris, Casey Smith and fiancé, Paul Adkins; Grandchildren, Tyler, Natalie and Seth; grandmother,...

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