Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Gertrude Sowers

Gertrude Sowers

Feb 16, 2009

SOWERS, Gertrude Baker, 86, of Christiansburg, born September 20, 1922, went to be with the Lord, in her home, on Monday, February 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Sowers; her paternal parents, Raynard and Roxie Baker; her brother, George Kelsey Baker; a grandson, Christopher Lee McFalls; a great grandson, Evan Tucker McFalls; a great...

Reba Bandy

Reba Bandy

Feb 9, 2009

BANDY, Reba Wickham, 75 of Shawsville, passed away Monday, 9, 2009 at her home after a long battle with Altzimers. She was retired from Montgomery County Commonwealths Attorneys Office after thirty six and one half years of service. The daughter to the late; Clifton R. and Gracie Furrow Wickham, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Wickham....

Laura Costigan

Laura Costigan

Feb 7, 2009

COSTIGAN, Laura Alice Jones, 85 of Christiansburg, passed away after an admirable battle with cancer on Saturday, February 7, 2009. She will always be in our lives. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, aunt and friend anyone could have in life. The daughter to the late George W. and Mammie Linkous Jones. She was also preceded in death by...

Lincoln Roop

Lincoln Roop

Feb 4, 2009

ROOP, LINCOLN L. ‘SARGE’, age 77, of Blacksburg, VA passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. A U.S. Army Retired Master Sergeant with over twenty years of service, including the Army Security Agency, Europe. He received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in 1968. Lincoln was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church, a lifetime member...

Jo Stanton

Jo Stanton

Feb 4, 2009

Stanton, Jo Clingenpeel Stanton, of Christiansburg, VA. passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. Jo grew up on a dairy farm in Franklin County, Virginia, along with her two brothers. As a child, she enjoyed eating peas straight from the garden, and continued to do so throughout adulthood. In 1959 she married Howard Burton Stanton, Jr. and they lived in Christiansburg,...

Judith Basinger

Judith Basinger

Feb 4, 2009

BASINGER, Judith Paulin, 51 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She was a loving fiancé, mother and Nanny. She is survived by her fiancé, Terry Gillenwater; daughters, Heather Basinger & C.J. Howell, and Rebecca Basinger. She is also survived by her “grandbabies”, Hannah Howell, Destiny Howell and Caleb Howell. “Always in our hearts, she will be greatly missed”. The...

Paul Butterfield

Paul Butterfield

Feb 2, 2009

BUTTERFIELD, Paul Howard, 38, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at his home. He is survived by his father and mother; Allen N. and JoAnne W. Butterfield of Christiansburg, grandmother; Mildred Holland Wade, his children and their mother; Allen Michael Butterfield, Paige Nicole Butterfield and Amy Lynch all of St. Charles, MO. He is also survived by his sisters;...

Ocie Altizer

Ocie Altizer

Feb 2, 2009

Ocie Spence Altizer 1913-2009 Ocie Spence Altizer, 95, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side, Monday, February 2, 2009. She was born in Montgomery County on July 14, 1913, to the late Judge (J.H.) and Lucinda Ellen Moles Spence. The last of 11 brothers and sisters, she was also preceded in death...

Helen Hungate

Helen Hungate

Jan 29, 2009

Helen Cole Hungate, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at New River Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Hungate was born on May 25, 1918, in Den Hill and lived there with her grandparents after being orphaned at age two. Upon her marriage to Roy Hungate, she moved to Cambria and resided in the Christiansburg area for the remainder of...

Bernard Smith

Bernard Smith

Jan 29, 2009

SMITH, BERNARD POSEY, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Janie S. Smith; sister-in-law and her spouse, Joan and Bob Sledd; numerous nieces and nephews. Several very special friends including, Terry Kingrea, Lisa Hodge, Pastor and Sister Tom Peters and all the church family, friends and neighbors at Truman Annex,...

Jake Fridley

Jake Fridley

Jan 27, 2009

FRIDLEY, Jake Henry, 93 of Elliston went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He is survived by his nephews and spouses; Martin and Robin Fridley of Eagle Rock, VA, Joe and April Fridley of Salem, VA, Bud and Becky Shinault of Wytheville, VA, nieces and their spouses; Susan and Joe Weiner of Salem, Sandy and Rob Newcomb...

David Huff

David Huff

Jan 26, 2009

HUFF, David Lynn, 51 of Christiansburg, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father; Elbert Huff and his brother; Larry Huff. He is survived by his mother and step-father; Margaret and Billy Meade of Radford, brother; Rodney Huff, of Christiansburg; sisters; Phyllis Huff of Christiansburg, Sharon Marshall of Bluefield, West Virginia, Patsy Hackney of Radford,...

Virginia Myers

Virginia Myers

Jan 26, 2009

MYERS, Virginia Akers, 92, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to join her beloved husband Malcolm (Mike) Myers on January 26, 2009. She was born on May 7, 1916. She and her husband owned and operated Myers Cash Market in Christiansburg for many years. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a very good friend Arlene Houchins of...

Barbara Powers

Barbara Powers

Jan 22, 2009

Powers, Barbara Faye, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009. She was born in East Jenkins, KY on October 11, 1928, to the late Leffey and Flora Mullins Burke. She was also preceded in death by: brother, Arville Burke; sons: Dudley and Daniel Powers; daughter Sherrice Powers and great grandson Malaki Frith. She is survived by her...

Larry Altis, Sr.

Larry Altis, Sr.

Jan 21, 2009

Altis Sr., Larry D., 50, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord our Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. A devoted husband, father, pawpaw, son, brother, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert W. Altis. Leaving behind his wife of 30 years, Shirley Altis, the love of his life. Larry was a loving...

Joyce Via

Joyce Via

Jan 20, 2009

VIA, Joyce Marie, 76 of Christiansburg, died, Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The daughter to the late John Bentley and Kathleen Wilson Myers, she was also preceded in death by her ex-husband and friend, Jack E. Via; and a son, Mark Jackson Via. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John E. and Barbara Via, James R. and Beth Via;...

Jeanna Smith

Jeanna Smith

Jan 19, 2009

“OUR PRECIOUS ANGEL” SMITH, Jeanna Renă, age 23 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord, January 18, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by two grandfathers; Otis McNeil and Bruce Smith and a uncle Sam Smith. She leaves behind a son; Logan Sowers, parents; Roger and Robin Smith, special brother Mitchell...

Edna Whitt

Edna Whitt

Jan 19, 2009

WHITT, Edna Carico, age 94 of Blacksburg and formerly of Galax, VA passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009 at The Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband; Orba E. Whitt. Mrs. Whitt is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Drusilla and Danny Yopp, her grandson; Nicholas B. Yopp and his fiancée;...

William Ford

William Ford

Jan 19, 2009

FORD, William Clarence (Billy), 46 of Elliston was born April 4, 1962 in Radford, VA to Blanch Rose and William Ford, passed away 12:45 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father; William Ford, and his brother Warden Ford. He leaves behind his son; William C. Ford, Jr. of Pulaski, granddaughter;...

Louis Merolla

Louis Merolla

Jan 18, 2009

MEROLLA, Louis Pasquale, "Big Lou" 74 of Blacksburg, Virginia, died Sunday,January 18, 2009 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Big Lou retired after thirty six years of service from Chester Cable,Chester, NY. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Trout Brook Engine and Hose Company of Chester, NY where he served as president, vice president, secretary,treasurer and chaplain, through his years of...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Gertrude Sowers

Gertrude Sowers

Feb 16, 2009

SOWERS, Gertrude Baker, 86, of Christiansburg, born September 20, 1922, went to be with the Lord, in her home, on Monday, February 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Sowers; her paternal parents, Raynard and Roxie Baker; her brother, George Kelsey Baker; a grandson, Christopher Lee McFalls; a great grandson, Evan Tucker McFalls; a great...

Reba Bandy

Reba Bandy

Feb 9, 2009

BANDY, Reba Wickham, 75 of Shawsville, passed away Monday, 9, 2009 at her home after a long battle with Altzimers. She was retired from Montgomery County Commonwealths Attorneys Office after thirty six and one half years of service. The daughter to the late; Clifton R. and Gracie Furrow Wickham, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Wickham....

Laura Costigan

Laura Costigan

Feb 7, 2009

COSTIGAN, Laura Alice Jones, 85 of Christiansburg, passed away after an admirable battle with cancer on Saturday, February 7, 2009. She will always be in our lives. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, aunt and friend anyone could have in life. The daughter to the late George W. and Mammie Linkous Jones. She was also preceded in death by...

Lincoln Roop

Lincoln Roop

Feb 4, 2009

ROOP, LINCOLN L. ‘SARGE’, age 77, of Blacksburg, VA passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. A U.S. Army Retired Master Sergeant with over twenty years of service, including the Army Security Agency, Europe. He received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in 1968. Lincoln was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church, a lifetime member...

Jo Stanton

Jo Stanton

Feb 4, 2009

Stanton, Jo Clingenpeel Stanton, of Christiansburg, VA. passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. Jo grew up on a dairy farm in Franklin County, Virginia, along with her two brothers. As a child, she enjoyed eating peas straight from the garden, and continued to do so throughout adulthood. In 1959 she married Howard Burton Stanton, Jr. and they lived in Christiansburg,...

Judith Basinger

Judith Basinger

Feb 4, 2009

BASINGER, Judith Paulin, 51 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She was a loving fiancé, mother and Nanny. She is survived by her fiancé, Terry Gillenwater; daughters, Heather Basinger & C.J. Howell, and Rebecca Basinger. She is also survived by her “grandbabies”, Hannah Howell, Destiny Howell and Caleb Howell. “Always in our hearts, she will be greatly missed”. The...

Paul Butterfield

Paul Butterfield

Feb 2, 2009

BUTTERFIELD, Paul Howard, 38, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at his home. He is survived by his father and mother; Allen N. and JoAnne W. Butterfield of Christiansburg, grandmother; Mildred Holland Wade, his children and their mother; Allen Michael Butterfield, Paige Nicole Butterfield and Amy Lynch all of St. Charles, MO. He is also survived by his sisters;...

Ocie Altizer

Ocie Altizer

Feb 2, 2009

Ocie Spence Altizer 1913-2009 Ocie Spence Altizer, 95, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side, Monday, February 2, 2009. She was born in Montgomery County on July 14, 1913, to the late Judge (J.H.) and Lucinda Ellen Moles Spence. The last of 11 brothers and sisters, she was also preceded in death...

Helen Hungate

Helen Hungate

Jan 29, 2009

Helen Cole Hungate, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at New River Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Hungate was born on May 25, 1918, in Den Hill and lived there with her grandparents after being orphaned at age two. Upon her marriage to Roy Hungate, she moved to Cambria and resided in the Christiansburg area for the remainder of...

Bernard Smith

Bernard Smith

Jan 29, 2009

SMITH, BERNARD POSEY, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at his home. Surviving are his wife, Janie S. Smith; sister-in-law and her spouse, Joan and Bob Sledd; numerous nieces and nephews. Several very special friends including, Terry Kingrea, Lisa Hodge, Pastor and Sister Tom Peters and all the church family, friends and neighbors at Truman Annex,...

Jake Fridley

Jake Fridley

Jan 27, 2009

FRIDLEY, Jake Henry, 93 of Elliston went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He is survived by his nephews and spouses; Martin and Robin Fridley of Eagle Rock, VA, Joe and April Fridley of Salem, VA, Bud and Becky Shinault of Wytheville, VA, nieces and their spouses; Susan and Joe Weiner of Salem, Sandy and Rob Newcomb...

David Huff

David Huff

Jan 26, 2009

HUFF, David Lynn, 51 of Christiansburg, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father; Elbert Huff and his brother; Larry Huff. He is survived by his mother and step-father; Margaret and Billy Meade of Radford, brother; Rodney Huff, of Christiansburg; sisters; Phyllis Huff of Christiansburg, Sharon Marshall of Bluefield, West Virginia, Patsy Hackney of Radford,...

Virginia Myers

Virginia Myers

Jan 26, 2009

MYERS, Virginia Akers, 92, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went to join her beloved husband Malcolm (Mike) Myers on January 26, 2009. She was born on May 7, 1916. She and her husband owned and operated Myers Cash Market in Christiansburg for many years. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a very good friend Arlene Houchins of...

Barbara Powers

Barbara Powers

Jan 22, 2009

Powers, Barbara Faye, 80, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009. She was born in East Jenkins, KY on October 11, 1928, to the late Leffey and Flora Mullins Burke. She was also preceded in death by: brother, Arville Burke; sons: Dudley and Daniel Powers; daughter Sherrice Powers and great grandson Malaki Frith. She is survived by her...

Larry Altis, Sr.

Larry Altis, Sr.

Jan 21, 2009

Altis Sr., Larry D., 50, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord our Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. A devoted husband, father, pawpaw, son, brother, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert W. Altis. Leaving behind his wife of 30 years, Shirley Altis, the love of his life. Larry was a loving...

Joyce Via

Joyce Via

Jan 20, 2009

VIA, Joyce Marie, 76 of Christiansburg, died, Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The daughter to the late John Bentley and Kathleen Wilson Myers, she was also preceded in death by her ex-husband and friend, Jack E. Via; and a son, Mark Jackson Via. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John E. and Barbara Via, James R. and Beth Via;...

Jeanna Smith

Jeanna Smith

Jan 19, 2009

“OUR PRECIOUS ANGEL” SMITH, Jeanna Renă, age 23 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord, January 18, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by two grandfathers; Otis McNeil and Bruce Smith and a uncle Sam Smith. She leaves behind a son; Logan Sowers, parents; Roger and Robin Smith, special brother Mitchell...

Edna Whitt

Edna Whitt

Jan 19, 2009

WHITT, Edna Carico, age 94 of Blacksburg and formerly of Galax, VA passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009 at The Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband; Orba E. Whitt. Mrs. Whitt is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Drusilla and Danny Yopp, her grandson; Nicholas B. Yopp and his fiancée;...

William Ford

William Ford

Jan 19, 2009

FORD, William Clarence (Billy), 46 of Elliston was born April 4, 1962 in Radford, VA to Blanch Rose and William Ford, passed away 12:45 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father; William Ford, and his brother Warden Ford. He leaves behind his son; William C. Ford, Jr. of Pulaski, granddaughter;...

Louis Merolla

Louis Merolla

Jan 18, 2009

MEROLLA, Louis Pasquale, "Big Lou" 74 of Blacksburg, Virginia, died Sunday,January 18, 2009 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Big Lou retired after thirty six years of service from Chester Cable,Chester, NY. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Trout Brook Engine and Hose Company of Chester, NY where he served as president, vice president, secretary,treasurer and chaplain, through his years of...