Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John Cain
May 11, 2008
Cain, Jr., John Edward, age 62 of Christiansburg, passed away May 12, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was the son to the late; John Sr., and Edna Woolwine Cain, he was also preceded in death by his brother; Larry W. Cain. He is survived by a son; Billy J. Cain; daughters; Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Cain Willis; three grandchildren;...
Pansy Burton
May 10, 2008
Burton, Pansy Martin, 92, of Riner passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pansy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who never met a stranger. She loved God and was a long time member of Auburn United Methodist Church. She was born in Wilcoe, WV on September 27, 1915 to the late Joseph...
Edward Bain
May 10, 2008
BAIN, Edward Lee, 62 of Christiansburg died at his home suddenly, Saturday, May 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother; Ruby Epperly, and a special aunt; Grace Akers. He is survived by his children; Victoria Bain, Allison Bain, Adam Bain and his wife, Jacqulin, all of Christiansburg, and Christine Henning of Sacramento, CA, three grandchildren; Lyndsie Henning,...
Floyd Collins
May 3, 2008
COLLINS, FLOYD HENRY, age 77, of Christiansburg, formerly of Charlottesville, VA, passed away Saturday, May 03, 2008 in a Charlottesville Hospital. Born in Christiansburg, VA he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. A charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, he co-founded and served as the first president of the Northside Little League and retired as an...
Hubert Ratliff
Apr 29, 2008
RATLIFF, Hubert Edward, 79 of Christiansburg died Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Mr. Ratliff was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Cambria, and a retired employee of Norfolk and Southern Railways after forty one years of service. The son of the late Luther and Nellie Ratliff, he was also preceded in death by his son; Clayton Edward Ratliff. He is...
Larry Sowers
Apr 23, 2008
Larry Earl Sowers, 52, of Floyd/Christiansburg, passed away on April 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia and Marvin Sowers. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Sowers; daughters, Ashley and Brittney Sowers; son, Travis Sowers; granddaughter, Alexis Sowers-Grissom; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Joan Sowers; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Wendall Turpin, Judy and Tommy...
Troy Epperly
Apr 22, 2008
Epperly, Troy Lee, 93 of Christiansburg, a long time member of Gateway Baptist Church in Blacksburg, went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, April 22, 2008. The son to the late George Epperly and Essie Bishop Epperly, he was also preceded in death by his wife of seventy years; Nellie Adams Epperly, daughters; Zona G. Grissom, Betty Jolene Wells, brothers;...
Dennis Linkous
Apr 20, 2008
LINKOUS, Dennis E. 74 of Christiansburg, went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, April 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father; James Linkous, his mother; Rose Violet, his two brothers; Clovis Linkous and Bobby Linkous. He is survived by his long time friend; Jo Ann Kirk, brother; Danny Linkous and his wife; Pasty, his ex-wife;...
Daniel Thompson
Apr 19, 2008
Thompson, Daniel Davis, 73, of Boynton Beach, Fl, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 19, 2008. He was born January 3, 1935 in Montgomery County, son of the late Montie and Ada Thompson. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Melinda Thompson Fountain; two brothers, Randolph and Alfred Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Betty...
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