Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Pamela Orcutt

Pamela Orcutt

Dec 25, 2007

Pamela Sue Stacy Orcutt passed away at her home December 25, 2007 at age 62. She is survived by her husband David Orcutt of Blacksburg, VA, daughter Andrea Martin and son-in-law, Chris Martin of Fincastle, VA, mother Judy Stacy, sister Jill Stacy of Tulsa, OK. She is predeceased by her father, Thomas I. Stacy of Tulsa, OK. Pam was born...

Michael Lancaster

Michael Lancaster

Dec 24, 2007

LANCASTER, MICHAEL C., age 53, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 24, 2007 at his sisters home in Blacksburg after a battle with cancer with his family by his side. He served in the United States Navy as a medical corpsman. An avid outdoorsman he loved fishing and his farm in Smyth County. He was retired from Federal Mogul as...

Myles Young

Myles Young

Dec 22, 2007

YOUNG, Myles Lee, 92 of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2007. He was born April 3, 1915. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Annie Hall Young and his son; Phillip Lee Young. He leaves to cherish his memory his brothers; Dellas Young and Erbie Young and his wife;...

Charlie Furrow

Charlie Furrow

Dec 20, 2007

FURROW, CHARLIE EVANS, age 69, of Elliston passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The son of the late Frank and Virginia Spangler Furrow he was also preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Furrow. Surviving are his wife, Freida Furrow; a daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Danny Combs; grandsons, Evan and Shawn all of Elliston, VA;...

Annie Pendry

Annie Pendry

Dec 19, 2007

PENDRY, ANNIE RUTH HANDY, age 95, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at her residence. She was a member of Lafayette Methodist Church for over seventy-five years. The daughter of the late Ivan and Lucinda Taylor Handy she was preceded in death by her husband, Orley A. Pendry and ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by her...

Betty Martin

Betty Martin

Dec 12, 2007

MARTIN, BETTY LANCASTER, age 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Pearl Conner Lancaster of Floyd, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond A. Martin and three brothers, Arlon Lancaster, Marvin Lancaster and Everette Lancaster. Left to...

Edward Hanks

Edward Hanks

Dec 10, 2007

HANKS, EDWARD LEE “BUD” age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 10, 2007, at his home with his dear wife of fifty-five years, Marietta Edwards Hanks. He is survived by his sons, Charles Edward Hanks and wife Linda of Salem, William (Billy) Hanks and wife Terry of Christiansburg; five grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Brandon, Ramsey, Lindsey, Kayla and...

Jacob Crotty

Jacob Crotty

Dec 9, 2007

CROTTY, JACOB ANTHONY, infant son of Anthony and Stephanie Crotty of Christiansburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 9, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. Along with his parents, he is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Brenda Reynolds of Christiansburg, paternal grandparents, Alvin and Renee Crotty of Narrows, Alice and David Stewart of Pearisburg; maternal great-grandmother, Frankie Selfe...

Morton Gilmore

Morton Gilmore

Dec 5, 2007

GILMORE, MORTON V. “MORT”, age 81, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Mr. Gilmore served with the Pacific 3rd Fleet during World War II and participated in four major campaigns and the occupation of Japan. After he was discharged from the U.S. Navy he served 19 years with the VA Army National Guard and...

Ruth Gray

Ruth Gray

Dec 3, 2007

GRAY, RUTH DEANS, age 75, of Christiansburg, was called to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. She attended the Midway Community Church . She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald M. Gray; children, Norman and wife, Susan Gray, Wayne and wife, Linda Gray, Duane Gray, Donette and husband,...

Lacy Gregory

Lacy Gregory

Nov 30, 2007

Gregory, Lacy Shoemaker, age 78, of Christiansburg, died Friday November 30, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. She retired from C&P Telephone Co. after 20 years of service and was a life member of the Telephone pioneers of America. She was preceded in death by her husband Cleve. E. Gregory. Surviving are her devoted children: son Lee Gregory and...

Barry Duncan

Barry Duncan

Nov 29, 2007

DUNCAN, BARRY PAUL, age 23, of Check, VA passed away suddenly Thursday, November 29, 2007. Preceded in death by his grandfather, George William Duncan., he is survived by his parents, Ronnie Dale and Sheila M. Duncan, Check; sister, Chelsey Duncan of the Home; his fiancé, Traci McDougal, Snowville; grandmothers, Dorothy Duncan, Riner and Barbara Lambert, Galax; a special friend who...

Beverly Sutton

Beverly Sutton

Nov 28, 2007

SUTTON, Beverly Jean Dotson, age 53 of Christiansburg died Wednesday, November 27, 2007 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Preceded in death by her mother; Beatrice Akers, she is survived by her husband of 28 years; Roger C. Sutton, daughter and son-in-law; Diane and Frankie Feathers, two grandchildren; Isiac and Eathan, and step father; Russell Akers. Brothers and sisters; William, Mary, Georgette,...

Arthur Shouse

Arthur Shouse

Nov 25, 2007

Shouse, Arthur Tilden, “Ott” 78 of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Shouse served his country in the United States Army, taking part in the Korea Conflict, and was employed for 40 years as a delivery driver for C.J. & S. Fuel Supply known to many as “Ott”. Mr. Shouse enjoyed many sports on...

William Lambert

William Lambert

Nov 23, 2007

Lambert, William Pierce, 76, of Riner, passed away November 23, 2007 in the New River Valley Medical Center. Born July 7, 1931 to the late John and Lottie Lambert, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy, Dudley, and Billy Lambert. Mr. Lambert is survived by his niece and her husband, Jonette and Johnny Simmons, of Riner; “his girls”,...

Roger Milam

Roger Milam

Nov 22, 2007

MILAM, Roger Lee, 65, a life long member of The Church of Christ, he was now serving as the minister at The East Side Church of Christ, Christiansburg, died November 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father; Horace Lee Milam and four step-children, Helen Duncan; Sharon Duncan; Wayne Duncan and Vickie Farmer. He is survived by his...

Robert Spangler

Robert Spangler

Nov 18, 2007

Spangler, Robert Jackson, 70 of Shawsville died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at his home. Mr. Spangler retired from the Virginia Department Of Transportation after 24 years of service. The son to the late George Daniel and Agnes Jeanette Spangler, he was also preceded in death by three brothers; Tommy Spangler, Ralph Spangler and Arnold Spangler. He is survived by his...

Debra Custer

Debra Custer

Nov 14, 2007

CUSTER DEBRA KAREN DUNCAN, age 54,of Christiansburg, passed from this life to her eternal reward in Heaven on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. She was a fifteen year employee of Cracker Barrel, Christiansburg, where she loved her job, co-workers and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Earnest Duncan; her grandparents, John Henry and Mary Alpha Duncan, Hollace...

Virgil Hess

Virgil Hess

Nov 14, 2007

Hess, Virgil J., 74, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at his home. Born in Raven, VA to the late Elbert and Margaret Newberry Hess, Mr. Hess was preceded in death by a brother, Graham Hess, of Raven, VA, and a sister, Altic. H. Compton, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Mendel L. Hess, of...

Margaret Rasnick

Margaret Rasnick

Nov 12, 2007

RASNICK, Margaret Horton, 81 of Christiansburg died, Sunday, November 11, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Deward Rasnick; sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Rasnick, David Rasnick all of Christiansburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Sue and Bob Carter of Lehigh Acres, FL, Donna and Jim Ward, of Dublin, and Millie and Jim Saul of Riner. Mrs. Rasnick is...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Pamela Orcutt

Pamela Orcutt

Dec 25, 2007

Pamela Sue Stacy Orcutt passed away at her home December 25, 2007 at age 62. She is survived by her husband David Orcutt of Blacksburg, VA, daughter Andrea Martin and son-in-law, Chris Martin of Fincastle, VA, mother Judy Stacy, sister Jill Stacy of Tulsa, OK. She is predeceased by her father, Thomas I. Stacy of Tulsa, OK. Pam was born...

Michael Lancaster

Michael Lancaster

Dec 24, 2007

LANCASTER, MICHAEL C., age 53, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 24, 2007 at his sisters home in Blacksburg after a battle with cancer with his family by his side. He served in the United States Navy as a medical corpsman. An avid outdoorsman he loved fishing and his farm in Smyth County. He was retired from Federal Mogul as...

Myles Young

Myles Young

Dec 22, 2007

YOUNG, Myles Lee, 92 of Christiansburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2007. He was born April 3, 1915. He was preceded in death by his loving wife; Annie Hall Young and his son; Phillip Lee Young. He leaves to cherish his memory his brothers; Dellas Young and Erbie Young and his wife;...

Charlie Furrow

Charlie Furrow

Dec 20, 2007

FURROW, CHARLIE EVANS, age 69, of Elliston passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The son of the late Frank and Virginia Spangler Furrow he was also preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Furrow. Surviving are his wife, Freida Furrow; a daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Danny Combs; grandsons, Evan and Shawn all of Elliston, VA;...

Annie Pendry

Annie Pendry

Dec 19, 2007

PENDRY, ANNIE RUTH HANDY, age 95, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at her residence. She was a member of Lafayette Methodist Church for over seventy-five years. The daughter of the late Ivan and Lucinda Taylor Handy she was preceded in death by her husband, Orley A. Pendry and ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by her...

Betty Martin

Betty Martin

Dec 12, 2007

MARTIN, BETTY LANCASTER, age 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Pearl Conner Lancaster of Floyd, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond A. Martin and three brothers, Arlon Lancaster, Marvin Lancaster and Everette Lancaster. Left to...

Edward Hanks

Edward Hanks

Dec 10, 2007

HANKS, EDWARD LEE “BUD” age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 10, 2007, at his home with his dear wife of fifty-five years, Marietta Edwards Hanks. He is survived by his sons, Charles Edward Hanks and wife Linda of Salem, William (Billy) Hanks and wife Terry of Christiansburg; five grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Brandon, Ramsey, Lindsey, Kayla and...

Jacob Crotty

Jacob Crotty

Dec 9, 2007

CROTTY, JACOB ANTHONY, infant son of Anthony and Stephanie Crotty of Christiansburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 9, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. Along with his parents, he is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Brenda Reynolds of Christiansburg, paternal grandparents, Alvin and Renee Crotty of Narrows, Alice and David Stewart of Pearisburg; maternal great-grandmother, Frankie Selfe...

Morton Gilmore

Morton Gilmore

Dec 5, 2007

GILMORE, MORTON V. “MORT”, age 81, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Mr. Gilmore served with the Pacific 3rd Fleet during World War II and participated in four major campaigns and the occupation of Japan. After he was discharged from the U.S. Navy he served 19 years with the VA Army National Guard and...

Ruth Gray

Ruth Gray

Dec 3, 2007

GRAY, RUTH DEANS, age 75, of Christiansburg, was called to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. She attended the Midway Community Church . She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald M. Gray; children, Norman and wife, Susan Gray, Wayne and wife, Linda Gray, Duane Gray, Donette and husband,...

Lacy Gregory

Lacy Gregory

Nov 30, 2007

Gregory, Lacy Shoemaker, age 78, of Christiansburg, died Friday November 30, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. She retired from C&P Telephone Co. after 20 years of service and was a life member of the Telephone pioneers of America. She was preceded in death by her husband Cleve. E. Gregory. Surviving are her devoted children: son Lee Gregory and...

Barry Duncan

Barry Duncan

Nov 29, 2007

DUNCAN, BARRY PAUL, age 23, of Check, VA passed away suddenly Thursday, November 29, 2007. Preceded in death by his grandfather, George William Duncan., he is survived by his parents, Ronnie Dale and Sheila M. Duncan, Check; sister, Chelsey Duncan of the Home; his fiancé, Traci McDougal, Snowville; grandmothers, Dorothy Duncan, Riner and Barbara Lambert, Galax; a special friend who...

Beverly Sutton

Beverly Sutton

Nov 28, 2007

SUTTON, Beverly Jean Dotson, age 53 of Christiansburg died Wednesday, November 27, 2007 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Preceded in death by her mother; Beatrice Akers, she is survived by her husband of 28 years; Roger C. Sutton, daughter and son-in-law; Diane and Frankie Feathers, two grandchildren; Isiac and Eathan, and step father; Russell Akers. Brothers and sisters; William, Mary, Georgette,...

Arthur Shouse

Arthur Shouse

Nov 25, 2007

Shouse, Arthur Tilden, “Ott” 78 of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Shouse served his country in the United States Army, taking part in the Korea Conflict, and was employed for 40 years as a delivery driver for C.J. & S. Fuel Supply known to many as “Ott”. Mr. Shouse enjoyed many sports on...

William Lambert

William Lambert

Nov 23, 2007

Lambert, William Pierce, 76, of Riner, passed away November 23, 2007 in the New River Valley Medical Center. Born July 7, 1931 to the late John and Lottie Lambert, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy, Dudley, and Billy Lambert. Mr. Lambert is survived by his niece and her husband, Jonette and Johnny Simmons, of Riner; “his girls”,...

Roger Milam

Roger Milam

Nov 22, 2007

MILAM, Roger Lee, 65, a life long member of The Church of Christ, he was now serving as the minister at The East Side Church of Christ, Christiansburg, died November 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father; Horace Lee Milam and four step-children, Helen Duncan; Sharon Duncan; Wayne Duncan and Vickie Farmer. He is survived by his...

Robert Spangler

Robert Spangler

Nov 18, 2007

Spangler, Robert Jackson, 70 of Shawsville died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at his home. Mr. Spangler retired from the Virginia Department Of Transportation after 24 years of service. The son to the late George Daniel and Agnes Jeanette Spangler, he was also preceded in death by three brothers; Tommy Spangler, Ralph Spangler and Arnold Spangler. He is survived by his...

Debra Custer

Debra Custer

Nov 14, 2007

CUSTER DEBRA KAREN DUNCAN, age 54,of Christiansburg, passed from this life to her eternal reward in Heaven on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. She was a fifteen year employee of Cracker Barrel, Christiansburg, where she loved her job, co-workers and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Earnest Duncan; her grandparents, John Henry and Mary Alpha Duncan, Hollace...

Virgil Hess

Virgil Hess

Nov 14, 2007

Hess, Virgil J., 74, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at his home. Born in Raven, VA to the late Elbert and Margaret Newberry Hess, Mr. Hess was preceded in death by a brother, Graham Hess, of Raven, VA, and a sister, Altic. H. Compton, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Mendel L. Hess, of...

Margaret Rasnick

Margaret Rasnick

Nov 12, 2007

RASNICK, Margaret Horton, 81 of Christiansburg died, Sunday, November 11, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Deward Rasnick; sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Rasnick, David Rasnick all of Christiansburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Sue and Bob Carter of Lehigh Acres, FL, Donna and Jim Ward, of Dublin, and Millie and Jim Saul of Riner. Mrs. Rasnick is...