Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Earl Dickerson

Earl Dickerson

Dec 19, 2009

Dickerson, Earl Dwight, 70, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was born in Floyd County on March 17, 1939 to his beloved parents, the late Holice McKinley and India Belle Lester Dickerson. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Edward McKinley Dickerson and A.D. Dickerson. He retired from the Radford...

Bobbie Jo Lee

Bobbie Jo Lee

Dec 16, 2009

Lee, Bobbie Jo Creed, 43, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was born on July 29, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother, Romona C. Creed. She is survived by her husband, Charles Lee, Jr.; father, Robert Lewis Creed; daughters, Melinda Nicole Creed and Jessica Renee Dove; step daughter, Breigh Anna Cupp; brothers,...

Arthur Crawford

Arthur Crawford

Dec 13, 2009

Crawford, Jr., Arthur Lee, 74, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. He was born on June 4, 1935 to the late Arthur Lee and Courean Harrah Crawford, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wells Crawford, and grandson, Kevin Miller. Art retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad after 29 years of service...

Morgan Hickok

Morgan Hickok

Dec 12, 2009

Hickok, Jr., Morgan Deale, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born in Columbus, OH on April 20, 1935 to the late Morgan D. and Reba Maberry Hickok, Sr. He is survived by several cousins including a special cousin, Reba Ellen Worrell. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Willows Nursing Staff...

Josie Biggs

Josie Biggs

Dec 7, 2009

Biggs, Josie Parrino, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1917 in Cheneyville, LA. In celebration and memory of the life of Josie Parrino Biggs who lived life in the service of family, friends and those in need of comfort who went to be with the Lord, who she took...

Gloria Welles

Gloria Welles

Dec 3, 2009

Welles, Gloria Theresa Potter, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Enfield, CT and Scarborough, Maine, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Franklin Welles; her companion, Robert Hackett; and sister, Anna Mary Murphy. She is survived by her sons, Ronald W. Welles and wife, Karen N. Welles, of Christiansburg, VA, Jeffrey...

Hiley Scaggs

Hiley Scaggs

Dec 2, 2009

SCAGGS, Hiley Irene, 91 of Christiansburg, died Monday, December 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband; (Andy) Bud Scaggs, daughter; Kitty Rae Scaggs, brothers; Ernest Altizer and Arvil Altizer and one sister; Lorene Sutphin. She leaves to cherish her memory are nieces; Darlene Nester, Earnestine Altizer and her nephew; Rusty Sutphin. The family will receive friends at...

James Neal

James Neal

Dec 1, 2009

On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, James Robert (Jim) Neal, 76, was at home and peacefully passed away to be with the Lord. Jim was born in Giles County but lived most of his life in Christiansburg. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Jim was head usher at Main Street Baptist for many years where he was...

Ruby Gilmore

Ruby Gilmore

Nov 30, 2009

GILMORE, Ruby Pannell, 81 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 30, 2009. The daughter to the late Walter Clay and Leora Richardson Pannell. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Charles P. Gilmore, sister; Elizabeth Duncan and two brothers; Walter Pannell, Jr., and Melvin Eugene Pannell. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law;...

Harvey Reed

Harvey Reed

Nov 25, 2009

REED, Harvey B., 86 of Roanoke, beloved father, husband and friend died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Roanoke, VA where he had been a resident of Brandon Oaks for the past year and a half. Harvey is survived by his daughter Ellen Burnett and her husband Ed Burnett of Roanoke Rapids, NC, daughter Malina Gaynor and her husband Walt Gaynor...

Shannon Gillenwater

Shannon Gillenwater

Nov 21, 2009

Gillenwater, Shannon T., age 28, of Radford, VA vapassed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was born July 27, 1981 in Montgomery County, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Dickerson Gillenwater; his grandparents; and his special grandmother, Elsie Woodyard. He is survived by his father and step mother, Don and Carolyn Gillenwater of Radford, VA;...

Allen Bishop

Allen Bishop

Nov 19, 2009

Bishop, Allen Willis, age 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. Bishop and Mary K. Willis; his wife, Mary Bishop; brothers and sisters, Esma Basham, Elsie Gould, John Bishop, David Bishop and Carl Bishop. He is survived by his stepsons, Donald Harvey and wife, Judy, of Chicago,...

Lexie Stump

Lexie Stump

Nov 19, 2009

Lexie Elizabeth Stump January 29, 1994 – November 19, 2009 A beautiful precious angel, a gift from God who brought peace, hope and love. We didn’t know that she was only on loan. God took his sweetest angel home with him on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Left behind missing and always loving her are father, James Boling Stump; mother, Lori...

Joycelyn Foster

Joycelyn Foster

Nov 18, 2009

Mrs. Joycelyn (Joy) V. Foster, 74 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at her residence surrounded by her two children, Michael Paul and Elizabeth Foster Stanziale, after a five-year battle with cancer. Born August 11, 1935 in Besoco, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Edward Via, Sr. and Burgia E. Via. She was preceded in death by...

Iva Huffman

Iva Huffman

Nov 18, 2009

Huffman, Iva Mae Swim, 91, of Riner, VA, passed away on November 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Huffman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Wayne Whitlock; grandchildren, Teresa and Donald Thompson, Donald Whitlock, Dale Whitlock, and Amy and Robert Caldwell; 12 great- grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren, and one very special...

Kenneth Thompson

Kenneth Thompson

Nov 16, 2009

THOMPSON, KENNETH GRAY, age 75, of Riner, VA, beloved son, husband, daddy, pawpaw and brother, was peacefully called back home on Monday, November 16, 2009 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Gold Thompson and a brother, Johnny Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Faye Thompson; son, Monty Thompson...

Joey Walters

Joey Walters

Nov 16, 2009

Joey Alan Walters of Elliston, VA Our precious Joey departed this life Sunday November 15, 2009 at his home in Elliston, VA which he dearly loved. He has gone to Heaven to be with Jesus where he will be seizure free forevermore. Joey was 17 years old and a senior at Eastern Montgomery High School. He will be sadly missed...

Lorraine Scarberry

Lorraine Scarberry

Nov 14, 2009

Scarberry, Lorraine (Peggy) Lowe, 71, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2009. She was born in Richlands, VA on April 28, 1938 to the late Clarence Newton and Plyme Ellen Dawson Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Scarberry; son, Roger D. Scarberry; sisters: Betty Jo Lowe Keene, Lissie...

Alfred Owens

Alfred Owens

Nov 13, 2009

Owens, Alfred S., 90, of Elliston, VA, entered into the Gates of Heaven with his loving family by his side on Friday, November 13, 2009. He was born in Castlewood, VA on October 25, 1919 to the late Floyd L .and Etta Ball Owens. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law; Nannie Belle and Woodrow Furrow;...

Max Nichols

Max Nichols

Nov 12, 2009

Rev. Max Dwayne Nichols, Servant of the Most Holy God Rev. Max Dwayne Nichols died on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 after a year long illness. He is a native of Oak Hill, West Virginia and is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Stella Nichols and one brother Morris Nichols. He is survived by his wife of 51 years...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Earl Dickerson

Earl Dickerson

Dec 19, 2009

Dickerson, Earl Dwight, 70, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was born in Floyd County on March 17, 1939 to his beloved parents, the late Holice McKinley and India Belle Lester Dickerson. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Edward McKinley Dickerson and A.D. Dickerson. He retired from the Radford...

Bobbie Jo Lee

Bobbie Jo Lee

Dec 16, 2009

Lee, Bobbie Jo Creed, 43, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was born on July 29, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother, Romona C. Creed. She is survived by her husband, Charles Lee, Jr.; father, Robert Lewis Creed; daughters, Melinda Nicole Creed and Jessica Renee Dove; step daughter, Breigh Anna Cupp; brothers,...

Arthur Crawford

Arthur Crawford

Dec 13, 2009

Crawford, Jr., Arthur Lee, 74, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. He was born on June 4, 1935 to the late Arthur Lee and Courean Harrah Crawford, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wells Crawford, and grandson, Kevin Miller. Art retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad after 29 years of service...

Morgan Hickok

Morgan Hickok

Dec 12, 2009

Hickok, Jr., Morgan Deale, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born in Columbus, OH on April 20, 1935 to the late Morgan D. and Reba Maberry Hickok, Sr. He is survived by several cousins including a special cousin, Reba Ellen Worrell. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Willows Nursing Staff...

Josie Biggs

Josie Biggs

Dec 7, 2009

Biggs, Josie Parrino, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1917 in Cheneyville, LA. In celebration and memory of the life of Josie Parrino Biggs who lived life in the service of family, friends and those in need of comfort who went to be with the Lord, who she took...

Gloria Welles

Gloria Welles

Dec 3, 2009

Welles, Gloria Theresa Potter, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Enfield, CT and Scarborough, Maine, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Franklin Welles; her companion, Robert Hackett; and sister, Anna Mary Murphy. She is survived by her sons, Ronald W. Welles and wife, Karen N. Welles, of Christiansburg, VA, Jeffrey...

Hiley Scaggs

Hiley Scaggs

Dec 2, 2009

SCAGGS, Hiley Irene, 91 of Christiansburg, died Monday, December 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband; (Andy) Bud Scaggs, daughter; Kitty Rae Scaggs, brothers; Ernest Altizer and Arvil Altizer and one sister; Lorene Sutphin. She leaves to cherish her memory are nieces; Darlene Nester, Earnestine Altizer and her nephew; Rusty Sutphin. The family will receive friends at...

James Neal

James Neal

Dec 1, 2009

On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, James Robert (Jim) Neal, 76, was at home and peacefully passed away to be with the Lord. Jim was born in Giles County but lived most of his life in Christiansburg. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Jim was head usher at Main Street Baptist for many years where he was...

Ruby Gilmore

Ruby Gilmore

Nov 30, 2009

GILMORE, Ruby Pannell, 81 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 30, 2009. The daughter to the late Walter Clay and Leora Richardson Pannell. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Charles P. Gilmore, sister; Elizabeth Duncan and two brothers; Walter Pannell, Jr., and Melvin Eugene Pannell. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law;...

Harvey Reed

Harvey Reed

Nov 25, 2009

REED, Harvey B., 86 of Roanoke, beloved father, husband and friend died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Roanoke, VA where he had been a resident of Brandon Oaks for the past year and a half. Harvey is survived by his daughter Ellen Burnett and her husband Ed Burnett of Roanoke Rapids, NC, daughter Malina Gaynor and her husband Walt Gaynor...

Shannon Gillenwater

Shannon Gillenwater

Nov 21, 2009

Gillenwater, Shannon T., age 28, of Radford, VA vapassed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was born July 27, 1981 in Montgomery County, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Dickerson Gillenwater; his grandparents; and his special grandmother, Elsie Woodyard. He is survived by his father and step mother, Don and Carolyn Gillenwater of Radford, VA;...

Allen Bishop

Allen Bishop

Nov 19, 2009

Bishop, Allen Willis, age 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. Bishop and Mary K. Willis; his wife, Mary Bishop; brothers and sisters, Esma Basham, Elsie Gould, John Bishop, David Bishop and Carl Bishop. He is survived by his stepsons, Donald Harvey and wife, Judy, of Chicago,...

Lexie Stump

Lexie Stump

Nov 19, 2009

Lexie Elizabeth Stump January 29, 1994 – November 19, 2009 A beautiful precious angel, a gift from God who brought peace, hope and love. We didn’t know that she was only on loan. God took his sweetest angel home with him on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Left behind missing and always loving her are father, James Boling Stump; mother, Lori...

Joycelyn Foster

Joycelyn Foster

Nov 18, 2009

Mrs. Joycelyn (Joy) V. Foster, 74 of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at her residence surrounded by her two children, Michael Paul and Elizabeth Foster Stanziale, after a five-year battle with cancer. Born August 11, 1935 in Besoco, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Edward Via, Sr. and Burgia E. Via. She was preceded in death by...

Iva Huffman

Iva Huffman

Nov 18, 2009

Huffman, Iva Mae Swim, 91, of Riner, VA, passed away on November 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Huffman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Wayne Whitlock; grandchildren, Teresa and Donald Thompson, Donald Whitlock, Dale Whitlock, and Amy and Robert Caldwell; 12 great- grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren, and one very special...

Kenneth Thompson

Kenneth Thompson

Nov 16, 2009

THOMPSON, KENNETH GRAY, age 75, of Riner, VA, beloved son, husband, daddy, pawpaw and brother, was peacefully called back home on Monday, November 16, 2009 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Gold Thompson and a brother, Johnny Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Faye Thompson; son, Monty Thompson...

Joey Walters

Joey Walters

Nov 16, 2009

Joey Alan Walters of Elliston, VA Our precious Joey departed this life Sunday November 15, 2009 at his home in Elliston, VA which he dearly loved. He has gone to Heaven to be with Jesus where he will be seizure free forevermore. Joey was 17 years old and a senior at Eastern Montgomery High School. He will be sadly missed...

Lorraine Scarberry

Lorraine Scarberry

Nov 14, 2009

Scarberry, Lorraine (Peggy) Lowe, 71, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2009. She was born in Richlands, VA on April 28, 1938 to the late Clarence Newton and Plyme Ellen Dawson Lowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Scarberry; son, Roger D. Scarberry; sisters: Betty Jo Lowe Keene, Lissie...

Alfred Owens

Alfred Owens

Nov 13, 2009

Owens, Alfred S., 90, of Elliston, VA, entered into the Gates of Heaven with his loving family by his side on Friday, November 13, 2009. He was born in Castlewood, VA on October 25, 1919 to the late Floyd L .and Etta Ball Owens. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law; Nannie Belle and Woodrow Furrow;...

Max Nichols

Max Nichols

Nov 12, 2009

Rev. Max Dwayne Nichols, Servant of the Most Holy God Rev. Max Dwayne Nichols died on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 after a year long illness. He is a native of Oak Hill, West Virginia and is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Stella Nichols and one brother Morris Nichols. He is survived by his wife of 51 years...