Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Rosie Childress

Rosie Childress

Nov 3, 2007

CHILDRESS, ROSIE BELLE, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 13, 1918 to the late Asa and Mary McAlexander in Patrick County, Virginia. Rosie worked at home, remodeling, making quilts and afghans, crocheting, gardening and enjoyed Bluegrass Music. Rosie was a member of the Floyd Primitive Baptist Church....

Wayne Womack

Wayne Womack

Oct 31, 2007

Womack, Wayne, S., Sr., 61, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. He retired from Yokahoma Rubber Company after 33 years of service. Mr. Womack was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Womack. He is survived by his wife, Carmie Womack; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne S. Womack,...

Todd Hoback

Todd Hoback

Oct 31, 2007

HOBACK, TODD CHANNING, age 42, of Blacksburg, passed away October 31, 2007. Born in Radford, VA, February 3, 1965 he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Meade, and paternal grandparents, Theodore and Mary Hoback. He is the son of Elenora Hoback, Christiansburg, father, Theodore Hoback, Pulaski; brothers, Tracy Hoback, Tony Hoback and his son, Dallas, all of...

Marie Shepherd

Marie Shepherd

Oct 29, 2007

SHEPHERD, Marie Agnes Trout, 77 of Elliston went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 28, 2007 from her home. She was preceded in death by two sons; James Stewart Shepherd, Jr., and Luther Franklin Shepherd, and one son-in-law; Russell Samuel Spangler. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Stewart Shepherd, Sr., twelve children and their spouses;...

William Lambert

William Lambert

Oct 29, 2007

LAMBERT, William “Bill” Clarence, 85 of Blacksburg, went to be with his Heavenly family, Monday, October 29, 2007. Mr. Lambert was a Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as a Medic in World War II. He was a member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church of many years until was no longer able to attend. He was born August 24,...

Carolyn Hines

Carolyn Hines

Oct 28, 2007

HINES, CAROLYN YATES, age 63, of Radford, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1944 in Beckley, West Virginia the daughter of Robert J. and Myrtle Smith Yates of Newport News, VA. She was a graduate of Warwick High School in Newport News, VA. She started work at...

Cecil Terry

Cecil Terry

Oct 25, 2007

TERRY, CECIL D., age 89, of Christiansburg, husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather, joined our Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 25, 2007. His family, church family and friends will remember his dedication to the Lord, his love, generosity, wisdom and guidance. Born August 1, 1918, he was the son of the late William Samuel and Carey Masters Terry and preceded in...

James Cummings

James Cummings

Oct 21, 2007

CUMMINGS, James Kelsey, “Jimmy” died, Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the age of 68 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leslie and Florence Cummings; two brothers, Winston and Wayne Cummings; a half brother and his wife, Sidney and Elizabeth Miles. Jimmy is survived by a half brother and his wife, Otto and Irene...

Mary Viers

Mary Viers

Oct 20, 2007

VIERS, MARY ELIZABETH, age 88, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the widow of the late Grover P. Viers. Funeral services will be 10.a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery conducted by Mr. Grover Nixon. Friends may call anytime Sunday at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

Sarah Colley

Sarah Colley

Oct 20, 2007

COLLEY, SALLEY LASHAE, age 26, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 20, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Gillespie Johnson and grandmother, Nancy Colley. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Greg and Kathy Colley, Draper, VA; her brothers, Travis Colley, Radford, Dylan Colley, Christiansburg; sister, Krista Colley, Christiansburg; step-brother, Brandon...

Virginia Pannell-Dalton

Virginia Pannell-Dalton

Oct 20, 2007

PANNELL-DALTON, VIRGINIA ANN, age 53, of Radford, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October, 20, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Jane Pannell and her brother-in-law, Terry Alan Owens. She is survived by children, Kevin Michael Cressell and wife Lynn, Christiansburg, Angela Elizabeth Dalton, Shannon Hope Dalton both of Radford; grandchildren, Hannah Nicole Dalton,...

Shirley Hargis

Shirley Hargis

Oct 19, 2007

HARGIS, SHIRLEY BARNETT, age 59, of Madison Heights, VA passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 in Lynchburg General Hospital. The daughter of the late David C. and Bertha C. Barnett she was also preceded by a brother, Larry Barnett. She is survived by her husband, William H. Hargis, Madison Heights; a daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and James Lane; two sisters...

Thelma Baker

Thelma Baker

Oct 19, 2007

BAKER, THELMA LOUISE, age 76, of Shawsville, born May 18, 1931, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2007 after a long series of illness. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Virgie and Mason Fleatcher; brothers, Ronald and Robert Fleatcher and sister, Beatrice Robertson. She is survived by her loving husband and companion...

Berta Alley

Berta Alley

Oct 18, 2007

ALLEY, BERTA LUISA, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 44 years, Leo Alley; one brother-in-law, Clarence Alley and all other remaining survivors reside in Italy. There will be no formal visitation, however, friends may call at Horne Funeral Home from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m....

David Stevens

David Stevens

Oct 17, 2007

STEVENS, DAVID CLOYD, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at his home. A graduate of Virginia Tech he served in WW II as a Navy Pilot in the South Pacific, and was an avid golfer. Born in Pulaski County the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Cloyd Stevens he is survived by his...

Carl Phillips

Carl Phillips

Oct 15, 2007

PHILLIPS, CARL J., age 73, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Ruth Phillips, and a brother, James Phillips and his wife, Dorothy M. Phillips. He was a veteran having served in the Air Force, retired from Corning Glass Works, and a beloved member of the Trinity United Methodist...

Weldon King

Weldon King

Oct 11, 2007

KING, WELDON (JUNE), of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on his 80th birthday, Thursday, October 11, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member of St Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, VA. Born in Huffville, VA to the late Iva G. Wimmer and William King, he was preceded in death by his...

Robert Frazier

Robert Frazier

Oct 6, 2007

FRAZIER, ROBERT LESTER “FROSTY”, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2007. He was born in Rogersville, TN on June 17, 1912. He worked as a farmer and moved to Baltimore, MD in 1936. He enlisted and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Following his honorable discharge on September 25, 1943, he returned...

Trubie Graham

Trubie Graham

Oct 4, 2007

GRAHAM, TRUBIE IVAN, age 76, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. Born March 10, 1931, in Botetourt County, VA the son of the late Amos Graydon and Pearle Nancy Sutphin Graham. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, helping others, gardening, golfing,...

David Snider

David Snider

Oct 3, 2007

SNIDER, DAVID 'BIG DAVE" CHAPMAN, age 51, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at this home. Dave worked for the town of Christiansburg for thirty-two(32) years. He was known by many throughout the community, Big Dave was a model, all star son, brother, uncle and friend, Dave loved his family, and showed it by all he did for...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Rosie Childress

Rosie Childress

Nov 3, 2007

CHILDRESS, ROSIE BELLE, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 13, 1918 to the late Asa and Mary McAlexander in Patrick County, Virginia. Rosie worked at home, remodeling, making quilts and afghans, crocheting, gardening and enjoyed Bluegrass Music. Rosie was a member of the Floyd Primitive Baptist Church....

Wayne Womack

Wayne Womack

Oct 31, 2007

Womack, Wayne, S., Sr., 61, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. He retired from Yokahoma Rubber Company after 33 years of service. Mr. Womack was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Womack. He is survived by his wife, Carmie Womack; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne S. Womack,...

Todd Hoback

Todd Hoback

Oct 31, 2007

HOBACK, TODD CHANNING, age 42, of Blacksburg, passed away October 31, 2007. Born in Radford, VA, February 3, 1965 he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Meade, and paternal grandparents, Theodore and Mary Hoback. He is the son of Elenora Hoback, Christiansburg, father, Theodore Hoback, Pulaski; brothers, Tracy Hoback, Tony Hoback and his son, Dallas, all of...

Marie Shepherd

Marie Shepherd

Oct 29, 2007

SHEPHERD, Marie Agnes Trout, 77 of Elliston went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 28, 2007 from her home. She was preceded in death by two sons; James Stewart Shepherd, Jr., and Luther Franklin Shepherd, and one son-in-law; Russell Samuel Spangler. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Stewart Shepherd, Sr., twelve children and their spouses;...

William Lambert

William Lambert

Oct 29, 2007

LAMBERT, William “Bill” Clarence, 85 of Blacksburg, went to be with his Heavenly family, Monday, October 29, 2007. Mr. Lambert was a Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as a Medic in World War II. He was a member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church of many years until was no longer able to attend. He was born August 24,...

Carolyn Hines

Carolyn Hines

Oct 28, 2007

HINES, CAROLYN YATES, age 63, of Radford, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1944 in Beckley, West Virginia the daughter of Robert J. and Myrtle Smith Yates of Newport News, VA. She was a graduate of Warwick High School in Newport News, VA. She started work at...

Cecil Terry

Cecil Terry

Oct 25, 2007

TERRY, CECIL D., age 89, of Christiansburg, husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather, joined our Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 25, 2007. His family, church family and friends will remember his dedication to the Lord, his love, generosity, wisdom and guidance. Born August 1, 1918, he was the son of the late William Samuel and Carey Masters Terry and preceded in...

James Cummings

James Cummings

Oct 21, 2007

CUMMINGS, James Kelsey, “Jimmy” died, Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the age of 68 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leslie and Florence Cummings; two brothers, Winston and Wayne Cummings; a half brother and his wife, Sidney and Elizabeth Miles. Jimmy is survived by a half brother and his wife, Otto and Irene...

Mary Viers

Mary Viers

Oct 20, 2007

VIERS, MARY ELIZABETH, age 88, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the widow of the late Grover P. Viers. Funeral services will be 10.a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery conducted by Mr. Grover Nixon. Friends may call anytime Sunday at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

Sarah Colley

Sarah Colley

Oct 20, 2007

COLLEY, SALLEY LASHAE, age 26, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 20, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Gillespie Johnson and grandmother, Nancy Colley. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Greg and Kathy Colley, Draper, VA; her brothers, Travis Colley, Radford, Dylan Colley, Christiansburg; sister, Krista Colley, Christiansburg; step-brother, Brandon...

Virginia Pannell-Dalton

Virginia Pannell-Dalton

Oct 20, 2007

PANNELL-DALTON, VIRGINIA ANN, age 53, of Radford, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October, 20, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Jane Pannell and her brother-in-law, Terry Alan Owens. She is survived by children, Kevin Michael Cressell and wife Lynn, Christiansburg, Angela Elizabeth Dalton, Shannon Hope Dalton both of Radford; grandchildren, Hannah Nicole Dalton,...

Shirley Hargis

Shirley Hargis

Oct 19, 2007

HARGIS, SHIRLEY BARNETT, age 59, of Madison Heights, VA passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 in Lynchburg General Hospital. The daughter of the late David C. and Bertha C. Barnett she was also preceded by a brother, Larry Barnett. She is survived by her husband, William H. Hargis, Madison Heights; a daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and James Lane; two sisters...

Thelma Baker

Thelma Baker

Oct 19, 2007

BAKER, THELMA LOUISE, age 76, of Shawsville, born May 18, 1931, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2007 after a long series of illness. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Virgie and Mason Fleatcher; brothers, Ronald and Robert Fleatcher and sister, Beatrice Robertson. She is survived by her loving husband and companion...

Berta Alley

Berta Alley

Oct 18, 2007

ALLEY, BERTA LUISA, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 44 years, Leo Alley; one brother-in-law, Clarence Alley and all other remaining survivors reside in Italy. There will be no formal visitation, however, friends may call at Horne Funeral Home from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m....

David Stevens

David Stevens

Oct 17, 2007

STEVENS, DAVID CLOYD, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at his home. A graduate of Virginia Tech he served in WW II as a Navy Pilot in the South Pacific, and was an avid golfer. Born in Pulaski County the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Cloyd Stevens he is survived by his...

Carl Phillips

Carl Phillips

Oct 15, 2007

PHILLIPS, CARL J., age 73, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Ruth Phillips, and a brother, James Phillips and his wife, Dorothy M. Phillips. He was a veteran having served in the Air Force, retired from Corning Glass Works, and a beloved member of the Trinity United Methodist...

Weldon King

Weldon King

Oct 11, 2007

KING, WELDON (JUNE), of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on his 80th birthday, Thursday, October 11, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member of St Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, VA. Born in Huffville, VA to the late Iva G. Wimmer and William King, he was preceded in death by his...

Robert Frazier

Robert Frazier

Oct 6, 2007

FRAZIER, ROBERT LESTER “FROSTY”, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2007. He was born in Rogersville, TN on June 17, 1912. He worked as a farmer and moved to Baltimore, MD in 1936. He enlisted and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Following his honorable discharge on September 25, 1943, he returned...

Trubie Graham

Trubie Graham

Oct 4, 2007

GRAHAM, TRUBIE IVAN, age 76, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. Born March 10, 1931, in Botetourt County, VA the son of the late Amos Graydon and Pearle Nancy Sutphin Graham. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, helping others, gardening, golfing,...

David Snider

David Snider

Oct 3, 2007

SNIDER, DAVID 'BIG DAVE" CHAPMAN, age 51, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at this home. Dave worked for the town of Christiansburg for thirty-two(32) years. He was known by many throughout the community, Big Dave was a model, all star son, brother, uncle and friend, Dave loved his family, and showed it by all he did for...