Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Dennis Gregory

Dennis Gregory

May 31, 2009

Gregory, Dennis Edward, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on May 31, 2009. He was born on July 2, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bruce Gregory and his brother, Todd Douglas Gregory. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Gregory; his daughter, Miranda Gregory, both of Christiansburg, VA, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended...

Kelly Ryan

Kelly Ryan

May 31, 2009

Ryan, Kelly Jacob, born on October 31, 1998, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at UVA Medical Center. He was 10 years old and in the 4th grade at Christiansburg Elementary School. Kelly was a small soul with a big heart. His kindness and compassion touched many in his short life, and will continue to reach...

Jerry Cupp

Jerry Cupp

May 30, 2009

CUPP, JERRY R., SR., age 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Duke University Medical Hospital. He was a paving contractor serving the New River Valley for over fifty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Virginia Akers Cupp, his son, Jerry Richard Cupp, II, and his sister Charlotte Cupp Beckner. Mr. Cupp...

Marie Thompson

Marie Thompson

May 30, 2009

THOMPSON, MARIE WOODS, age 79, of Riner, VA, joined her beloved grandsons, Randall and Frederick Price in heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Griffin Woods. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Fred J. Thompson. She is also by her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Debbie Price, daughter...

Mary Ruth Lanning

Mary Ruth Lanning

May 28, 2009

Mary Ruth Trump Lanning, 68 of Shawsville, VA left this earth to be with her Lord May 28, 2009. She is joining her Mother Delia Woolwine and Brother Minor Stringer in Heaven. Mary Ruth is survived by her loving family. Husband, Bud Lanning, Sons & Daughters In-Law Rick & Robin Trump and Jimmy & Angie Trump. Daughters Robin Bailey and...

Ileda Chafin

Ileda Chafin

May 26, 2009

Chafin, Ileda Sowers, 91, of Christiansburg, Va, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Ileda was born on October 9, 1917. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Rudell Winston Chafin; son, Robert Winston Chafin; brother, D.W. Sowers; sister, Juanita Williams Mattson. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Chafin Hall and Bobby Handy, of Shawsville, Va; grandchildren, Robert...

John Redmond

John Redmond

May 25, 2009

Redmond, John Chris, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, died peacefully in his sleep, May 25, 2009. John, known as: J.C. and “Big Red”, was a true friend and gentleman. He touched the lives of many, both friends and family, alike. John was preceded in death by: his beloved mother, Mary Frances Redmond; father, Colonel Vaughn; brothers, John Vaughn and Mike Vaughn;...

Fred Duncan

Fred Duncan

May 21, 2009

Duncan, Fred R., 88, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born July 5, 1920 in Floyd County to the late John B. and Virgie Phillips Duncan. He was a Word War II Veteran serving in the Army in the American Asiatic Pacific Theatre and was a member of the VFW and...

Jimmie Spradlin

Jimmie Spradlin

May 18, 2009

SPRADLIN, JIMMIE LEE, age 62, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1947 to the late Wilson L. and Fannie L. Spradlin. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Thelma Spradlin; sister, Nancy Huffman; sons: Jimmie, Jr. and Ann, Jammie and Liza,...

Roxie Blevins

Roxie Blevins

May 17, 2009

BLEVINS, ROXIE HUTCHISON, age 82, of Riner, VA passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, at University Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She was born in New Castle, VA, September 29, 1926 the daughter of the late Cecil and Sadie Holden Hutchison. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Blevins she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, James Blevins, Michael and Reba...

Dora Donathan

Dora Donathan

May 16, 2009

DONATHAN, DORA LAWSON, age 68, of Richmond, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at her home in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Gay Lawson. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Donathan; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Larry Griffith, Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, Freddie Sutphin, Midlothian, VA, James and Tina Lawson, William...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

May 12, 2009

James Steward Shepherd, 88, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. James was born on April 6, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and his sons James and Luther. He is survived by his children, Hobert Shepherd and wife, Betty, Hubert Shepherd, Bertha Worth and Linda, Darlene Hite and husband, Bruce, Betty Brandau,...

Charlie Morris

Charlie Morris

May 10, 2009

Charlie Swanson Morris, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clive and Sara Morris, and sisters, Thelma Ridpath and Sylvia Barton. Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Ruby Morris; son, Chuck and wife, Becky Morris; and daughter, Brenda and husband, Fred Fain. He is also survived by...

Wyatt Lawson

Wyatt Lawson

May 4, 2009

LAWSON, Wyatt Gabriel, 4 week old infant son of Samantha and Todd Lawson of Christiansburg. He is also survived by his brothers; Scott, Brandon, and James Lawson, one sister Nevaeh Grace Quesenberry, paternal grandparents; Eddie and Elizabeth Lawson and Ann and her husband Paul Venth, maternal grandparents; Melissa and Earl Boitnott and Joey Dean O’Dell. He is also survived by...

Diane Burton

Diane Burton

Apr 30, 2009

Burton, Diane Krista, 57, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Burton. She was a retired employee of Radford University. She is survived by two sons: Michael Burton of Martinsville, VA and Mark Burton of Christiansburg, VA; brothers and sisters-in-law, John P. and Gaynell Krista of Rocky Mount, VA,...

Lillian Moore

Lillian Moore

Apr 29, 2009

Moore, Lillian Paul, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, and was the widow of Herman Paul and Charles Moore, of Chesterfield County, Va. She is survived by a daughter, Ann P. Willis, of Richmond, VA, and a son, Bob Paul and his wife Barbara, of Princeton, WV, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, a sister Louise Hyman...

Ann King

Ann King

Apr 26, 2009

Ann Gnegy King, 50, of Christiansburg, VA, wife of Charles Patrick King (Pat) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2009. She was a loving wife, aunt, and daughter, born to the late Robert L. Gnegy and Jean E. Gnegy on April 18, 1959. She was preceded in death by her brother David Gnegy. She is survived...

Jerry Holdren

Jerry Holdren

Apr 23, 2009

Jerry Lee Holdren, Jr., 39, of Radford, VA passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, George S. Holdren and William E. Lloyd; and a grandmother Isabella Lloyd Hawkins. He enjoyed fishing at the sand docks. He is survived by his parents: Jerry Lee and Lydia Elizabeth Holdren; sister, Beverly L. Harris and fiance’ Gregory...

Ruby Turner

Ruby Turner

Apr 22, 2009

Turner, Ruby Darlene, of Christiansburg 67, passed away on April 22, 2009. She was born on April 17, 1942. She is preceded in death by her parents, James H. Turner and Maggie Whitlow; and by her brother, Calvin Turner. She is survived by her children, Theresa Turner, of Radford, VA and Larry & Connie Conley, of Christiansburg, VA, also surviving...

Doris Tolley

Doris Tolley

Apr 22, 2009

Tolley, Doris Adkins McGuire, 79 of Christiansburg went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. She joined in heaven her father and mother Harry and Iva Adkins; brothers, Marvin and Roger Adkins, sister Colleen McGhee, sisters-in-laws Doris Adkins, Violet Woolwine, Virginia Harmon, brothers in-law Steve Woolwine, Jim Harmon, and grandson Lynn Akers. Surviving is her husband...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Dennis Gregory

Dennis Gregory

May 31, 2009

Gregory, Dennis Edward, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on May 31, 2009. He was born on July 2, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bruce Gregory and his brother, Todd Douglas Gregory. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Gregory; his daughter, Miranda Gregory, both of Christiansburg, VA, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended...

Kelly Ryan

Kelly Ryan

May 31, 2009

Ryan, Kelly Jacob, born on October 31, 1998, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at UVA Medical Center. He was 10 years old and in the 4th grade at Christiansburg Elementary School. Kelly was a small soul with a big heart. His kindness and compassion touched many in his short life, and will continue to reach...

Jerry Cupp

Jerry Cupp

May 30, 2009

CUPP, JERRY R., SR., age 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Duke University Medical Hospital. He was a paving contractor serving the New River Valley for over fifty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Virginia Akers Cupp, his son, Jerry Richard Cupp, II, and his sister Charlotte Cupp Beckner. Mr. Cupp...

Marie Thompson

Marie Thompson

May 30, 2009

THOMPSON, MARIE WOODS, age 79, of Riner, VA, joined her beloved grandsons, Randall and Frederick Price in heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Griffin Woods. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Fred J. Thompson. She is also by her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Debbie Price, daughter...

Mary Ruth Lanning

Mary Ruth Lanning

May 28, 2009

Mary Ruth Trump Lanning, 68 of Shawsville, VA left this earth to be with her Lord May 28, 2009. She is joining her Mother Delia Woolwine and Brother Minor Stringer in Heaven. Mary Ruth is survived by her loving family. Husband, Bud Lanning, Sons & Daughters In-Law Rick & Robin Trump and Jimmy & Angie Trump. Daughters Robin Bailey and...

Ileda Chafin

Ileda Chafin

May 26, 2009

Chafin, Ileda Sowers, 91, of Christiansburg, Va, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Ileda was born on October 9, 1917. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Rudell Winston Chafin; son, Robert Winston Chafin; brother, D.W. Sowers; sister, Juanita Williams Mattson. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Chafin Hall and Bobby Handy, of Shawsville, Va; grandchildren, Robert...

John Redmond

John Redmond

May 25, 2009

Redmond, John Chris, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, died peacefully in his sleep, May 25, 2009. John, known as: J.C. and “Big Red”, was a true friend and gentleman. He touched the lives of many, both friends and family, alike. John was preceded in death by: his beloved mother, Mary Frances Redmond; father, Colonel Vaughn; brothers, John Vaughn and Mike Vaughn;...

Fred Duncan

Fred Duncan

May 21, 2009

Duncan, Fred R., 88, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born July 5, 1920 in Floyd County to the late John B. and Virgie Phillips Duncan. He was a Word War II Veteran serving in the Army in the American Asiatic Pacific Theatre and was a member of the VFW and...

Jimmie Spradlin

Jimmie Spradlin

May 18, 2009

SPRADLIN, JIMMIE LEE, age 62, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1947 to the late Wilson L. and Fannie L. Spradlin. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Thelma Spradlin; sister, Nancy Huffman; sons: Jimmie, Jr. and Ann, Jammie and Liza,...

Roxie Blevins

Roxie Blevins

May 17, 2009

BLEVINS, ROXIE HUTCHISON, age 82, of Riner, VA passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, at University Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She was born in New Castle, VA, September 29, 1926 the daughter of the late Cecil and Sadie Holden Hutchison. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Blevins she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, James Blevins, Michael and Reba...

Dora Donathan

Dora Donathan

May 16, 2009

DONATHAN, DORA LAWSON, age 68, of Richmond, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at her home in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Gay Lawson. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Donathan; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Larry Griffith, Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, Freddie Sutphin, Midlothian, VA, James and Tina Lawson, William...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

May 12, 2009

James Steward Shepherd, 88, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. James was born on April 6, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and his sons James and Luther. He is survived by his children, Hobert Shepherd and wife, Betty, Hubert Shepherd, Bertha Worth and Linda, Darlene Hite and husband, Bruce, Betty Brandau,...

Charlie Morris

Charlie Morris

May 10, 2009

Charlie Swanson Morris, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clive and Sara Morris, and sisters, Thelma Ridpath and Sylvia Barton. Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Ruby Morris; son, Chuck and wife, Becky Morris; and daughter, Brenda and husband, Fred Fain. He is also survived by...

Wyatt Lawson

Wyatt Lawson

May 4, 2009

LAWSON, Wyatt Gabriel, 4 week old infant son of Samantha and Todd Lawson of Christiansburg. He is also survived by his brothers; Scott, Brandon, and James Lawson, one sister Nevaeh Grace Quesenberry, paternal grandparents; Eddie and Elizabeth Lawson and Ann and her husband Paul Venth, maternal grandparents; Melissa and Earl Boitnott and Joey Dean O’Dell. He is also survived by...

Diane Burton

Diane Burton

Apr 30, 2009

Burton, Diane Krista, 57, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Burton. She was a retired employee of Radford University. She is survived by two sons: Michael Burton of Martinsville, VA and Mark Burton of Christiansburg, VA; brothers and sisters-in-law, John P. and Gaynell Krista of Rocky Mount, VA,...

Lillian Moore

Lillian Moore

Apr 29, 2009

Moore, Lillian Paul, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, and was the widow of Herman Paul and Charles Moore, of Chesterfield County, Va. She is survived by a daughter, Ann P. Willis, of Richmond, VA, and a son, Bob Paul and his wife Barbara, of Princeton, WV, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, a sister Louise Hyman...

Ann King

Ann King

Apr 26, 2009

Ann Gnegy King, 50, of Christiansburg, VA, wife of Charles Patrick King (Pat) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2009. She was a loving wife, aunt, and daughter, born to the late Robert L. Gnegy and Jean E. Gnegy on April 18, 1959. She was preceded in death by her brother David Gnegy. She is survived...

Jerry Holdren

Jerry Holdren

Apr 23, 2009

Jerry Lee Holdren, Jr., 39, of Radford, VA passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, George S. Holdren and William E. Lloyd; and a grandmother Isabella Lloyd Hawkins. He enjoyed fishing at the sand docks. He is survived by his parents: Jerry Lee and Lydia Elizabeth Holdren; sister, Beverly L. Harris and fiance’ Gregory...

Ruby Turner

Ruby Turner

Apr 22, 2009

Turner, Ruby Darlene, of Christiansburg 67, passed away on April 22, 2009. She was born on April 17, 1942. She is preceded in death by her parents, James H. Turner and Maggie Whitlow; and by her brother, Calvin Turner. She is survived by her children, Theresa Turner, of Radford, VA and Larry & Connie Conley, of Christiansburg, VA, also surviving...

Doris Tolley

Doris Tolley

Apr 22, 2009

Tolley, Doris Adkins McGuire, 79 of Christiansburg went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. She joined in heaven her father and mother Harry and Iva Adkins; brothers, Marvin and Roger Adkins, sister Colleen McGhee, sisters-in-laws Doris Adkins, Violet Woolwine, Virginia Harmon, brothers in-law Steve Woolwine, Jim Harmon, and grandson Lynn Akers. Surviving is her husband...