Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ellen Gregory

Ellen Gregory

Jan 27, 2010

Ellen “Ellie” Dianne Gregory, 34, of Christiansburg, VA, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. She was born March 19, 1976 in Radford, VA and graduated from Auburn High School in 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gregory. Ellie is survived by her daughter, Miranda Gregory; siblings, Lisa Healey and husband Brian, Brian Healey, Amy Healey Hurst,...

Charles Scaggs

Charles Scaggs

Jan 26, 2010

Charles Emorymont Scaggs, 86, of Christiansburg, VA., passed away at his home on January 26, 2010. He was born in Cambria, VA, on February 9, 1923. He was described as a gentle spirit by many people during his lifetime and he leaves a legacy of "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." He served his country...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jan 23, 2010

ALTIZER, WILLIE ROSEMOND, age 80, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The daughter of the late Lonzie White and Mary Katherine Lester she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Howery Altizer, brothers, Oscar Lester, Frank Lester and a sister Dorthea Hamlin. She was the loving mother to Donna Brown,...

Fred Palmer

Fred Palmer

Jan 23, 2010

Palmer, Fred Stratton, 86, of Floyd County, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Fred was born on November 16, 1923 in the Childress Community of Montgomery County, VA to the late Howard and Zannie Hall Palmer. He was also preceded in death by sons, Fred S. Palmer, Jr. and Richard A....

Dinah Saunders

Dinah Saunders

Jan 23, 2010

SAUNDERS, DINAH MARIE MUSSELMAN, age 48, of Radford, VA, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Phyllis Musselman of Christiansburg; children, Tonya Slusser Luckado and husband, Charles, Radford, Jessica Bishop, Joey Bishop and Matthew Musselman all of Radford: sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Kenny Chrisley, Christiansburg, Ellen Bolling, Radford, Melissa...

Jason Taylor

Jason Taylor

Jan 21, 2010

TAYLOR, Jason Ray, 34 of Christiansburg died January 21, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; Nancy Wade Taylor and Leroy Jacob Taylor. He was a member of St. Peters Anglican Catholic Church in Christiansburg. He graduated in 1994 from Christiansburg High School and in 2006 from Radford University. Surviving are his grandmother;...

Glenn Williams

Glenn Williams

Jan 20, 2010

Williams, Glenn I., 88, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Josephine G. Williams; many nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law. There will be a graveside service held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

Timothy Anders

Timothy Anders

Jan 16, 2010

ANDERS, Timothy Leroy, (Tim) 37 of Christiansburg departed this life on January 15, 2010 to be in Heaven with his father. He was preceded in death by his Father Rex L. Anders and, grandfather; Roy Price. Survivors include his mother who devoted her life to him Linda Anders, sisters, Renee Anders, Melissa Taylor, Hope Anders, nephews; Jay, Matt, Buckshot. Also...

Robert McCutcheon

Robert McCutcheon

Jan 15, 2010

McCutcheon, Jr., Robert B., 62 of Christiansburg died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife Gayle Cordill McCutcheon, son; Robert B. McCutcheon, III, daughter-in-law; Loren McCutcheon, grandchildren; Shannen McCutcheon and Cady Grace McCutcheon, brother-in-law; J. Paul Cordill of Glouchester, VA, sisters-in-law; Patricia Hynes of Portsmouth, VA and Glenna Tolliday of United Kingdom, brother; Ronald McCutcheon....

Virginia Martin

Virginia Martin

Jan 15, 2010

Martin, Virginia Walters Frye "Genny", 80, of Christiansburg, VA died Friday at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She had been a resident of English Meadows Retirement Center for the past sixteen years. She was born on March 15, 1929, in Rogers, VA. She was a graduate of Pulaski High School. She was the daughter of the late Archie Mosby...

Carrie Akers

Carrie Akers

Jan 15, 2010

AKERS, Carrie L., 87 of Bahama, NC and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, died, Friday, January 15, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Ronnie Duncan officiating.

John Shelor

John Shelor

Jan 14, 2010

Shelor, John Lewis, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010. He was born on January 31, 1926. He was born and raised in Floyd County, he went off to war in 1944 and served in the 801 first tank destroyer division. Following the war he returned and attended VPI & SU briefly before marrying, starting a family and...

Ruby Carner

Ruby Carner

Jan 11, 2010

Carner, Ruby Lee Rush, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis W. Carner, her mother and father, Frank and Nellie Payne Rush; stepmother Rheba C. Rush, and her sisters, Louise R. Linkous, Treva R. Miles and Frances R. Williams. She was a long-time...

James Ledford

James Ledford

Jan 10, 2010

Ledford, Jr. James V., 84, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday January 10, 2010. He was born on March 3, 1925 to the late Virgie Carden and James V. Ledford, Sr., being a minister for many years, he was a faithful member of Faith Christian Church. Prior to marriage he served in...

Benny Jones

Benny Jones

Jan 8, 2010

JONES, Benny Dale, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side after a short illness. Benny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He departed this life to be with family and friends who have gone before him. His destination is Heaven and he will greet you there. Benny was...

Newton Akers

Newton Akers

Jan 6, 2010

Akers, Newton Leslie, 88, of Childress, VA, was born January 14, 1921 in Alum Ridge, Floyd County; passed away on January 6, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a long time employee of S.G. Wimmer & Son in Christiansburg, VA until his retirement in 1987.Mr. Akers was also a highly decorated combat-veteran of the U.S. Army during World War...

Marquitta Shrader

Marquitta Shrader

Jan 4, 2010

Shrader, Marquitta Diane Bradford, 48, of Elliston left this earth on Sunday, January 3, 2010 to join her heavenly Father and other family members in Heaven. Those there to greet her were her beloved mother, JoAnne Moses Bradford; grandson, Kyle Anthony Shrader; niece, Chelsea Raines; and grandparents Gladys and Harvey Cook, Arthur Moses, and Frank and Pearlie Bradford. Born on...

Macie Duff

Macie Duff

Jan 4, 2010

DUFF, Macie Bowles, 79 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter to the late Daniel James and Grace Wheeling Bowles, she was also preceded in death by her brother; Leslie Henry Bowles. She is survived by her husband; Raymond Duff, brothers and sister-in-law; Walter and Norma Bowles and Essie and Phyllis Bowles, she...

Barbara Alvarez

Barbara Alvarez

Jan 3, 2010

ALVAREZ, Barbara Kanode, “Bobbie”, 61 of Shawsville went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 2, 2010. Bobbie was a long time member of Senneca Baptist Church in Elliston. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Stephanie and James Phillips of Pilot, Joetta and Scott Stewart of Roanoke, grandchildren; Nicholas Phillips of Pilot, Andrew and Raven Phillips of Salem,...

Viola Clark

Viola Clark

Dec 31, 2009

Clark, Viola Jewel Briscoe, 82, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1927 to the late Martin Thomas and Hazel Aumiller Briscoe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur B Clark and her son Larry Clark. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ellen Gregory

Ellen Gregory

Jan 27, 2010

Ellen “Ellie” Dianne Gregory, 34, of Christiansburg, VA, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. She was born March 19, 1976 in Radford, VA and graduated from Auburn High School in 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gregory. Ellie is survived by her daughter, Miranda Gregory; siblings, Lisa Healey and husband Brian, Brian Healey, Amy Healey Hurst,...

Charles Scaggs

Charles Scaggs

Jan 26, 2010

Charles Emorymont Scaggs, 86, of Christiansburg, VA., passed away at his home on January 26, 2010. He was born in Cambria, VA, on February 9, 1923. He was described as a gentle spirit by many people during his lifetime and he leaves a legacy of "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." He served his country...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jan 23, 2010

ALTIZER, WILLIE ROSEMOND, age 80, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The daughter of the late Lonzie White and Mary Katherine Lester she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Howery Altizer, brothers, Oscar Lester, Frank Lester and a sister Dorthea Hamlin. She was the loving mother to Donna Brown,...

Fred Palmer

Fred Palmer

Jan 23, 2010

Palmer, Fred Stratton, 86, of Floyd County, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Fred was born on November 16, 1923 in the Childress Community of Montgomery County, VA to the late Howard and Zannie Hall Palmer. He was also preceded in death by sons, Fred S. Palmer, Jr. and Richard A....

Dinah Saunders

Dinah Saunders

Jan 23, 2010

SAUNDERS, DINAH MARIE MUSSELMAN, age 48, of Radford, VA, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Phyllis Musselman of Christiansburg; children, Tonya Slusser Luckado and husband, Charles, Radford, Jessica Bishop, Joey Bishop and Matthew Musselman all of Radford: sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Kenny Chrisley, Christiansburg, Ellen Bolling, Radford, Melissa...

Jason Taylor

Jason Taylor

Jan 21, 2010

TAYLOR, Jason Ray, 34 of Christiansburg died January 21, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; Nancy Wade Taylor and Leroy Jacob Taylor. He was a member of St. Peters Anglican Catholic Church in Christiansburg. He graduated in 1994 from Christiansburg High School and in 2006 from Radford University. Surviving are his grandmother;...

Glenn Williams

Glenn Williams

Jan 20, 2010

Williams, Glenn I., 88, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Josephine G. Williams; many nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law. There will be a graveside service held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA.

Timothy Anders

Timothy Anders

Jan 16, 2010

ANDERS, Timothy Leroy, (Tim) 37 of Christiansburg departed this life on January 15, 2010 to be in Heaven with his father. He was preceded in death by his Father Rex L. Anders and, grandfather; Roy Price. Survivors include his mother who devoted her life to him Linda Anders, sisters, Renee Anders, Melissa Taylor, Hope Anders, nephews; Jay, Matt, Buckshot. Also...

Robert McCutcheon

Robert McCutcheon

Jan 15, 2010

McCutcheon, Jr., Robert B., 62 of Christiansburg died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife Gayle Cordill McCutcheon, son; Robert B. McCutcheon, III, daughter-in-law; Loren McCutcheon, grandchildren; Shannen McCutcheon and Cady Grace McCutcheon, brother-in-law; J. Paul Cordill of Glouchester, VA, sisters-in-law; Patricia Hynes of Portsmouth, VA and Glenna Tolliday of United Kingdom, brother; Ronald McCutcheon....

Virginia Martin

Virginia Martin

Jan 15, 2010

Martin, Virginia Walters Frye "Genny", 80, of Christiansburg, VA died Friday at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She had been a resident of English Meadows Retirement Center for the past sixteen years. She was born on March 15, 1929, in Rogers, VA. She was a graduate of Pulaski High School. She was the daughter of the late Archie Mosby...

Carrie Akers

Carrie Akers

Jan 15, 2010

AKERS, Carrie L., 87 of Bahama, NC and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, died, Friday, January 15, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Ronnie Duncan officiating.

John Shelor

John Shelor

Jan 14, 2010

Shelor, John Lewis, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010. He was born on January 31, 1926. He was born and raised in Floyd County, he went off to war in 1944 and served in the 801 first tank destroyer division. Following the war he returned and attended VPI & SU briefly before marrying, starting a family and...

Ruby Carner

Ruby Carner

Jan 11, 2010

Carner, Ruby Lee Rush, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis W. Carner, her mother and father, Frank and Nellie Payne Rush; stepmother Rheba C. Rush, and her sisters, Louise R. Linkous, Treva R. Miles and Frances R. Williams. She was a long-time...

James Ledford

James Ledford

Jan 10, 2010

Ledford, Jr. James V., 84, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday January 10, 2010. He was born on March 3, 1925 to the late Virgie Carden and James V. Ledford, Sr., being a minister for many years, he was a faithful member of Faith Christian Church. Prior to marriage he served in...

Benny Jones

Benny Jones

Jan 8, 2010

JONES, Benny Dale, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side after a short illness. Benny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He departed this life to be with family and friends who have gone before him. His destination is Heaven and he will greet you there. Benny was...

Newton Akers

Newton Akers

Jan 6, 2010

Akers, Newton Leslie, 88, of Childress, VA, was born January 14, 1921 in Alum Ridge, Floyd County; passed away on January 6, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a long time employee of S.G. Wimmer & Son in Christiansburg, VA until his retirement in 1987.Mr. Akers was also a highly decorated combat-veteran of the U.S. Army during World War...

Marquitta Shrader

Marquitta Shrader

Jan 4, 2010

Shrader, Marquitta Diane Bradford, 48, of Elliston left this earth on Sunday, January 3, 2010 to join her heavenly Father and other family members in Heaven. Those there to greet her were her beloved mother, JoAnne Moses Bradford; grandson, Kyle Anthony Shrader; niece, Chelsea Raines; and grandparents Gladys and Harvey Cook, Arthur Moses, and Frank and Pearlie Bradford. Born on...

Macie Duff

Macie Duff

Jan 4, 2010

DUFF, Macie Bowles, 79 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter to the late Daniel James and Grace Wheeling Bowles, she was also preceded in death by her brother; Leslie Henry Bowles. She is survived by her husband; Raymond Duff, brothers and sister-in-law; Walter and Norma Bowles and Essie and Phyllis Bowles, she...

Barbara Alvarez

Barbara Alvarez

Jan 3, 2010

ALVAREZ, Barbara Kanode, “Bobbie”, 61 of Shawsville went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 2, 2010. Bobbie was a long time member of Senneca Baptist Church in Elliston. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Stephanie and James Phillips of Pilot, Joetta and Scott Stewart of Roanoke, grandchildren; Nicholas Phillips of Pilot, Andrew and Raven Phillips of Salem,...

Viola Clark

Viola Clark

Dec 31, 2009

Clark, Viola Jewel Briscoe, 82, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1927 to the late Martin Thomas and Hazel Aumiller Briscoe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur B Clark and her son Larry Clark. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist...