Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Nathan Atkinson
Feb 26, 2010
Atkinson, Nathan Ezra, 33, of Shawsville, passed away Feb. 26, 2010. In This Place You Held Sacred, You Now Are Free. Mr. Atkinson was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Gardinia Ridpath. He is survived by his grandparents, Robert Maurice and Helen Rutrough Atkinson, of Radford, and Alfred Landon and Susan Ridpath, of Max Meadows; father, Gary L. Atkinson,...
Melvin Shark
Feb 24, 2010
Shark, Melvin Baby, 78, of Blacksburg, VA, began walking the streets of gold on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shark; brother, Clarence Shark. He was an Army and Korean War Veteran with a Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts, Korean Service Medal with one star and CIB. He...
Betty Costigan
Feb 23, 2010
Costigan, Betty Akers, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. She was born on December 21, 1942 to the late Dewey and Louise Akers. She is survived by her husband, James Howell Costigan; children, Anthony James Costigan and wife, Phyllis, Jeffrey Scott Costigan and wife, Tammy, Michelle Leigh Costigan and fiancé, Noah Pendleton; grandchildren, Tyler Scott...
Bruno Miller
Feb 17, 2010
Miller, Bruno Paul, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2010. He was born in Kassel, Germany on June 24, 1954. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth U. Miller; brother, Ronald J. Miller. He was a self-employed painter and also served in the U.S. Navy. Bruno is survived by his children, Lori A. Miller, of...
James Cooper
Feb 17, 2010
Cooper, James Allen, 63, of Blacksburg, VA departed his life on Wednesday evening February 17, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was a son of late Minnie Lee Cooper and Omar Johnson Cooper. He was preceded in death by his infant son. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Gladys Cooper, of Blacksburg, VA; one...
Geraldine Shouse
Feb 15, 2010
Shouse, Geraldine Siler, 77, of Christiansburg, VA, Passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010. She was born on December 23, 1932 in PA to the late Larren Ernest and Katherine Johnston Siler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years, Arthur Tilden Shouse. She retired from RAAP after 36 years of service. She is survived by...
William Bennett, III
Feb 14, 2010
Bennett III, William Morris, 85, of Riner, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was predeceased by his mother, Bess Surface Bennett, of Christiansburg, VA; father, William Morris Bennett, Jr. of Nazareth, PA; brother, Charles Surface Bennett, of Limerick, PA; son-in-law, C. Clay Vest, of Floyd, VA. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen Bennett Vest, of Floyd,...
Hassell Thompson
Feb 14, 2010
Thompson, Hassell “Hack” Green, 98, was born November 27, 1911 left this earth to meet his heavenly father, Sunday, February 14, 2010. Hassell retired after 22 years of service from Hercules. Storytelling was a big part of his life, sharing those stories with family and friends. He also enjoyed drawing and painting and was a member of The Belmont Christian...
Faye McDaniel
Feb 14, 2010
McDaniel, Faye Bolden, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Bolden and Florence Lamb Toler; sister, Vonnie Bolden and brother, David Toler. Also preceding her in death are her special aunts and uncle whom she considered her second parents; Belle & Howard Nunn and Janie Jones. She is...
Ruby Wood
Feb 14, 2010
Wood, Ruby Hixon, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her home in Christiansburg, VA. Preceded in death by her parents William Harrison and Mackie Moore Hixon, as well as her husband, Luther Lee Wood. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Dorothy Harvey, Helen Sutherland, Hazel Taylor, Lucille Bateman and Barbara Thompson;...
Riley Stump
Feb 13, 2010
Stump, Riley Junior, 83, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at New River Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and pastor. He was preceded in death by a son, Baby Stump; his parents, Claudie Sallie Lovern Stump and William Riley Stump. Dad had great wisdom and knowledge, he...
Milton Reed
Feb 12, 2010
Reed, Milton W, 65, of Blacksburg, passed away Feb. 12, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Reed. Mr. Reed is survived by his best friend and companion of 22 years, Barbara Blankenship; mother, Hazel Reed; daughter, Kimberley Reed Stewart and son-in-law, Donald Stewart; grandson, Devan Stewart; granddaughter, Sidney Stewart; daughter, Kristi Reed...
Paul Yopp
Feb 6, 2010
Yopp, Paul Everett, 53, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born May 23, 1956. Paul is survived by his father, Samuel Yopp and wife Frankie; mother, Katherine Smith Yopp; brothers, Kenny Yopp and Michael Yopp; step - sister, Paula James; nephew, Kenny Yopp, Jr.; and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive...
Ella Chapman
Feb 5, 2010
Chapman, Ella Leann, 8 months old, flew to heaven on the wings of angels, February 3, 2010. Entering the world 13 weeks early on May 16, 2009, Ella touched more people then she had the privilege of meeting. She joins her Great Grand Parents, Al & Frances Poff and W. Morris Phillips in Heaven along with her Grand Mother, Sally...
Blanche Bishop
Feb 4, 2010
Bishop, Blanche Clester, 98, of Riner, VA, died Thursday February 4, 2010 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Carroll County, November 15, 1911. She was the daughter of the late Hosey Lee and Pearlie Phillips Quesenberry. She moved to Montgomery County after marriage and lived her remaining years in the Riner Community. She was a...
Frankie Stover
Feb 3, 2010
Stover, Frankie Viola, 71, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Frankie was born July 13, 1938 in Patrick County, VA to the late Bryant William and Winnie Laura Craig Clark. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Cecil, Tom, and Earl Clark; and sister, Ila Mae Clark. She was a wonderful mom and grandmother, and...
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