Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Strickler Agee

Strickler Agee

Jun 19, 2008

AGEE, Strickler Everett, 89 of Christiansburg, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. Strickler was a member of Main Street Baptist Church In Christiansburg, and served two years in the United States Navy. The son to the late Everette Early and Aleene Strickler Agee. He was also preceded in death by his daughter; Caroline...

Della Hollins

Della Hollins

Jun 10, 2008

HOLLINS, Della Sue, 89 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 10, 2008. She is survived by her children; Jane Smith, of Williamsburg, VA, Mary Ellen Hatchell, Donnie Hollins, Tommy Hollins all of Christiansburg, Butch Hollins of Salem, Michael Hollins of Christiansburg, Alicia Ratcliffe of Pearisburg, and Chrissy Reed of Christiansburg. She is also survived by nineteen...

Daisy Necessary

Daisy Necessary

Jun 8, 2008

NECESSARY, Daisy Elizabeth, 88, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at her home in Christiansburg, VA. She was born in Tazewell County, VA and was the daughter of the late John H. and Ada Compton Necessary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ocie N. Patterson and Dora N. Catron, five brothers, Lee, Clarence, Pierce,...

Madeline Woolwine

Madeline Woolwine

Jun 8, 2008

WOOLWINE, MADELINE COVEY, age 93, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Pulaski County, VA, August 9, 1914, the daughter of the late Millard and Nan Covey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Ab” Woolwine; a sister and brother-in-law, Rudolph and Eunice Covey, brothers, Curtis...

Melia Sowers

Melia Sowers

May 31, 2008

SOWERS, MELIA TRAIL, age 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sowers, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Howard Sowers and wife, Donna; daughters, Linda Harrison, Connie Burk and husband Richard, Susan Sowers and fiancée, David Breeden; granddaughter, Angie...

Mary Price

Mary Price

May 31, 2008

PRICE, MARY VIRGINIA, age 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Richfield Recovery Center, Salem. Daughter of the late Clyde Willis and Mae Dixon Goins, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Pokey” Price. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Charlie Maney; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Sandy Price,...

Mildred Walters

Mildred Walters

May 28, 2008

WALTERS, MILDRED LOUISE, age 84, of Elliston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born May 17, 1924. Mildred was a charter member of Seneca Baptist Church, Elliston, and was a retired employee of GE in Salem. The daughter of the late Noah and Lottie Basham, she was also preceded in...

Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

May 27, 2008

JONES, RACHEL COLLINS, age 81, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late James O. and Cora Lane, she was also preceded in death by a son, Edward Collins and a granddaughter, Michelle Collins. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dora C. and Larry E. Wilson, and a...

Vivian Vyule

Vivian Vyule

May 26, 2008

VYULE, VIVIAN ALLEAN BARKER, age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, VA on October 6, 1929 to the late Charlie Essie and Gracie Wade Barker. She retired from Virginia Tech Facilities in 1995 after fourteen years of service. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Patricia...

Lewis Gibson

Lewis Gibson

May 22, 2008

GIBSON, Lewis Douglas “Doug”, 62 of Christiansburg, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his wife; Barbara Rose Gibson, five step sons; Tommy, Michael, Harvey, Richard, and David Rose, one brother and sister-in-law; Charles and Jane Gibson of Boones Mill, VA, sisters and brother-in-law; Rachel and Herman Proffitt of Roanoke, Ruth Billard of FL, and...

Balford Akers

Balford Akers

May 22, 2008

AKERS, BALFORD COLLEN “Uncle Rowdy”, age 74, of Fagg, Virginia, died peacefully at his home, Thursday morning, May 22, 2008 with his family by his side. Born in Montgomery County, VA on April 2, 1934 to the late Freeman and Lucy Early Akers, he was also preceded in death by his, brother, Curtis Akers; and sister, Reba Meredith. Surviving are...

Karl Mowry

Karl Mowry

May 20, 2008

Karl N. Mowry (90) of Christiansburg. After a short illness he boarded that glory train as it pulled out of the station Tuesday, May 20,2008, destination Heaven. Karl was born October 10, 1917 in Fishersville, VA to Raymond and Hassie Mowry. Karl began his Christian journey in the church established by his mother who was a minister in Waynesboro. Karl...

Margery Summers

Margery Summers

May 20, 2008

SUMMERS, MARGERY ELLEN, age 86, of Riner, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John W. Summers; sisters and brother, Evelyn Shivers, Jim Goodenough, and Lynn Goodenough all of London, England; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Georgia and Robert Fowler, Vina Holliman; special nieces and husbands, Janice and David Forbes,...

Mary Hendricks

Mary Hendricks

May 17, 2008

HENDRICKS, MARY FRANCIS, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008. The daughter of the late George and Ethel A. Burton, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Esker, Harvey and Harless Burton and sister, Effie Altizer. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Blendia and Roger Cole, of Narrows; sisters, Helen Nowlin and Marlene DeLung; a very...

John East

John East

May 17, 2008

East, John R. “Bubby”, 70 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 16, 2008 from his home with his family by his side. Mr. East was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, and retired after 23 years from Frito-Lay and had farmed for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years;...

Jackie Toney

Jackie Toney

May 14, 2008

TONEY, JACKIE, JR., age 48, of Christiansburg, VA suddenly departed for his new heavenly home on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Waldo and Strossie Toney and Glynis and Mildred Ames and a brother, Blane Toney. Jackie leaves to cherish hi life, his wife, Donna Toney; his three children, James McVey, Jackie R. Toney,...

Sadie Huff

Sadie Huff

May 14, 2008

HUFF, SADIE LINKOUS, age 80, of Blacksburg, went to meet her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2008 . The daughter of the late Alex and Myrtle Linkous she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Huff, Jr. and all her brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Connie Huff Flora, Vanessa and Bobby...

Patricia Lane

Patricia Lane

May 13, 2008

LANE, Patricia Mary, 64 of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. She was born August 28, 1943 at Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her daughter; Tracie Harding of Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter to George W. Gibson of Lady Lakes, FL, and the late Minnie Weise...

Franklin Hartman

Franklin Hartman

May 12, 2008

Franklin Donald Hartman, 75 of Elliston died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his home. Franklin was a long time member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 100. He is survived by his wife; Shirley Ann Hartman, one step daughter, eleven other children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at...

James Waltz

James Waltz

May 11, 2008

Waltz, James E., Jr., 84 of Elliston, died at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was born June 27, 1924. Jim was a Veteran of World War II and served his country with two terms. Jim is survived by his wife Mackie Long Waltz, son and daughter-in-law; James Allen and Angie Waltz...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Strickler Agee

Strickler Agee

Jun 19, 2008

AGEE, Strickler Everett, 89 of Christiansburg, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. Strickler was a member of Main Street Baptist Church In Christiansburg, and served two years in the United States Navy. The son to the late Everette Early and Aleene Strickler Agee. He was also preceded in death by his daughter; Caroline...

Della Hollins

Della Hollins

Jun 10, 2008

HOLLINS, Della Sue, 89 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 10, 2008. She is survived by her children; Jane Smith, of Williamsburg, VA, Mary Ellen Hatchell, Donnie Hollins, Tommy Hollins all of Christiansburg, Butch Hollins of Salem, Michael Hollins of Christiansburg, Alicia Ratcliffe of Pearisburg, and Chrissy Reed of Christiansburg. She is also survived by nineteen...

Daisy Necessary

Daisy Necessary

Jun 8, 2008

NECESSARY, Daisy Elizabeth, 88, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at her home in Christiansburg, VA. She was born in Tazewell County, VA and was the daughter of the late John H. and Ada Compton Necessary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ocie N. Patterson and Dora N. Catron, five brothers, Lee, Clarence, Pierce,...

Madeline Woolwine

Madeline Woolwine

Jun 8, 2008

WOOLWINE, MADELINE COVEY, age 93, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Pulaski County, VA, August 9, 1914, the daughter of the late Millard and Nan Covey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Ab” Woolwine; a sister and brother-in-law, Rudolph and Eunice Covey, brothers, Curtis...

Melia Sowers

Melia Sowers

May 31, 2008

SOWERS, MELIA TRAIL, age 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sowers, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Howard Sowers and wife, Donna; daughters, Linda Harrison, Connie Burk and husband Richard, Susan Sowers and fiancée, David Breeden; granddaughter, Angie...

Mary Price

Mary Price

May 31, 2008

PRICE, MARY VIRGINIA, age 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Richfield Recovery Center, Salem. Daughter of the late Clyde Willis and Mae Dixon Goins, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Pokey” Price. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Charlie Maney; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Sandy Price,...

Mildred Walters

Mildred Walters

May 28, 2008

WALTERS, MILDRED LOUISE, age 84, of Elliston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born May 17, 1924. Mildred was a charter member of Seneca Baptist Church, Elliston, and was a retired employee of GE in Salem. The daughter of the late Noah and Lottie Basham, she was also preceded in...

Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

May 27, 2008

JONES, RACHEL COLLINS, age 81, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late James O. and Cora Lane, she was also preceded in death by a son, Edward Collins and a granddaughter, Michelle Collins. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dora C. and Larry E. Wilson, and a...

Vivian Vyule

Vivian Vyule

May 26, 2008

VYULE, VIVIAN ALLEAN BARKER, age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, VA on October 6, 1929 to the late Charlie Essie and Gracie Wade Barker. She retired from Virginia Tech Facilities in 1995 after fourteen years of service. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Patricia...

Lewis Gibson

Lewis Gibson

May 22, 2008

GIBSON, Lewis Douglas “Doug”, 62 of Christiansburg, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his wife; Barbara Rose Gibson, five step sons; Tommy, Michael, Harvey, Richard, and David Rose, one brother and sister-in-law; Charles and Jane Gibson of Boones Mill, VA, sisters and brother-in-law; Rachel and Herman Proffitt of Roanoke, Ruth Billard of FL, and...

Balford Akers

Balford Akers

May 22, 2008

AKERS, BALFORD COLLEN “Uncle Rowdy”, age 74, of Fagg, Virginia, died peacefully at his home, Thursday morning, May 22, 2008 with his family by his side. Born in Montgomery County, VA on April 2, 1934 to the late Freeman and Lucy Early Akers, he was also preceded in death by his, brother, Curtis Akers; and sister, Reba Meredith. Surviving are...

Karl Mowry

Karl Mowry

May 20, 2008

Karl N. Mowry (90) of Christiansburg. After a short illness he boarded that glory train as it pulled out of the station Tuesday, May 20,2008, destination Heaven. Karl was born October 10, 1917 in Fishersville, VA to Raymond and Hassie Mowry. Karl began his Christian journey in the church established by his mother who was a minister in Waynesboro. Karl...

Margery Summers

Margery Summers

May 20, 2008

SUMMERS, MARGERY ELLEN, age 86, of Riner, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John W. Summers; sisters and brother, Evelyn Shivers, Jim Goodenough, and Lynn Goodenough all of London, England; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Georgia and Robert Fowler, Vina Holliman; special nieces and husbands, Janice and David Forbes,...

Mary Hendricks

Mary Hendricks

May 17, 2008

HENDRICKS, MARY FRANCIS, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008. The daughter of the late George and Ethel A. Burton, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Esker, Harvey and Harless Burton and sister, Effie Altizer. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Blendia and Roger Cole, of Narrows; sisters, Helen Nowlin and Marlene DeLung; a very...

John East

John East

May 17, 2008

East, John R. “Bubby”, 70 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 16, 2008 from his home with his family by his side. Mr. East was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church, and retired after 23 years from Frito-Lay and had farmed for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years;...

Jackie Toney

Jackie Toney

May 14, 2008

TONEY, JACKIE, JR., age 48, of Christiansburg, VA suddenly departed for his new heavenly home on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Waldo and Strossie Toney and Glynis and Mildred Ames and a brother, Blane Toney. Jackie leaves to cherish hi life, his wife, Donna Toney; his three children, James McVey, Jackie R. Toney,...

Sadie Huff

Sadie Huff

May 14, 2008

HUFF, SADIE LINKOUS, age 80, of Blacksburg, went to meet her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2008 . The daughter of the late Alex and Myrtle Linkous she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Huff, Jr. and all her brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Connie Huff Flora, Vanessa and Bobby...

Patricia Lane

Patricia Lane

May 13, 2008

LANE, Patricia Mary, 64 of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. She was born August 28, 1943 at Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her daughter; Tracie Harding of Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter to George W. Gibson of Lady Lakes, FL, and the late Minnie Weise...

Franklin Hartman

Franklin Hartman

May 12, 2008

Franklin Donald Hartman, 75 of Elliston died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his home. Franklin was a long time member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 100. He is survived by his wife; Shirley Ann Hartman, one step daughter, eleven other children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at...

James Waltz

James Waltz

May 11, 2008

Waltz, James E., Jr., 84 of Elliston, died at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was born June 27, 1924. Jim was a Veteran of World War II and served his country with two terms. Jim is survived by his wife Mackie Long Waltz, son and daughter-in-law; James Allen and Angie Waltz...