Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Connie Worrell

Connie Worrell

Jul 25, 2007

Worrell, Connie Guthrie, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away July 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen Dale Guthrie and Frances Evelyn Williams. Mrs. Guthrie is survived by her husband, Steve Worrell; two daughters, Dana Guthrie and Michaela Worrell; a son, James Scott Wright, grandchildren, Orin Shauger and Brianna Wright. The family will receive friends from 5:00...

Albert Propst

Albert Propst

Jul 19, 2007

Propst, Albert (Al) Ervin of Blacksburg, VA went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2007 at age 78. He was born July 26, 1928 to Elizabeth J. and Albert Thomas Propst in Franklin, West Virginia. Al was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Arthur and Earl, two sisters, Lillie and Alice, and a daughter, Dorothy Gayle....

Maurice Beckett

Maurice Beckett

Jul 17, 2007

BECKETT, MAURICE, age 74, of Roanoke and formerly of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Survivors include his son, James Maurice Beckett; step son, Larry Cox; brother, Les Beckett; grandchildren, Mike Cox, Melissa Corkhill, Brittany Beckett, Jonathan Beckett; nieces, Margaret Dinubila and family; Jeannie Forrest and family; nephew, Robert Wingo; great grandchildren, Jacob Cox, Thomas Corkhill, Kylee Corkhill and...

Beatrice Puckett

Beatrice Puckett

Jul 14, 2007

Beatrice Cantrell Puckett, age 82, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at her home in Christiansburg. The daughter of the late Cam Cantrell, Sr and Mary E. Amburgey Cantrell, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Puckett, grandson, Jeremy Cantrell, sisters, Virginia and Blanche Cantrell. She is survived by her son...

Infant Tanirece McCoy

Infant Tanirece McCoy

Jul 14, 2007

McCoy, Tanirece Alexis, infant daughter of Timothy Ray, Jr. and Leslie Ann McCoy of Blacksburg passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007. He is also survived by brothers, Timothy Gage McCoy and Shawn William Scott, of the home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 16th in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Pamela Collins

Pamela Collins

Jul 13, 2007

Pamela Kay Kirk Collins, age 44, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, July 13, 2007 at MCV Hospital in Richmond after a long illness. Born in Giles County, VA, she is survived by her husband, Melvin Junior Collins; sons, Duran Collins (age 13), Zackary Collins (age 6) of the home; her mother, Elizabeth Joan Kirk, Pulaski, VA; her father and step-mother,...

William Williams

William Williams

Jul 12, 2007

William Eugene "Bill" Williams, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Wickham Williams. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & William Fornes, Valdosta, GA; two nieces and two nephews; special cousin, Fred L. Williams; special friend, Sue Ellen Bryant; a host of wonderful neighbors and...

Mary Hall

Mary Hall

Jul 10, 2007

Mary Lou Hall, age 78, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was born December 10, 1928 in Carroll County, Virginia, the daughter of Charlie Lafayette Tolbert and Sarah Nettie Marshall Tolbert. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Everett Hall of Christiansburg; sons, Eddie Wayne Hall and wife, Donna, of Christiansburg; Larry Wade Hall and wife,...

Richard Rhoades

Richard Rhoades

Jul 10, 2007

RHOADES, RICHARD, age 70, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Marion T. Rhoades; his brother, Robert Rhoades and his sister, Rita Gleason. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Brian & Tammy Rhoades of Greer, SC; and daughter, Linda Rhoades of Charlotte, NC. Graveside funeral services will be conducted...

Essie Parker

Essie Parker

Jul 10, 2007

PARKER, ESSIE BELL, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was born on August 22, 1915 in Floyd County, VA. She was preceded in death by daughter, Vivian F. Parker; husband for more than sixty years, Paul W. Parker, and son, Curtis L. Parker. Surviving are daughter-in-law, Bernice B. Parker of Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby...

Terry Luckado

Terry Luckado

Jul 7, 2007

LUCKADO, TERRY RAY, age 47, of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. The son to, Floyd and Sue A. Luckado of Shawsville; he is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia & Mark Rabas of Utah; nieces, Brooke and Megan; cousins, Charles & Kathi Costigan of Roanoke; Phil & Shirley Gilley of Christiansburg; and his aunt, Laura Costigan...

Ruby Miller

Ruby Miller

Jul 4, 2007

Ruby Rose Miller, 94 of Christiansburg, went to meet her Lord, Wednesday, July 4, 2007. The daughter to the late Trigg and Annie Doyle Rose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Miller. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Browder and Christine Miller; three grandchildren, Keith and Carolyn Light, Lisa Slusser, Kevin and Susan Light; great...

Larry Woods

Larry Woods

Jul 3, 2007

WOODS, LARRY DALE (BUDDY), age 58, of Floyd passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Dottie Faye Wood; step children, Terry Harvey, Michael Harvey and Kay Harvey. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at...

Martha Bowles

Martha Bowles

Jul 1, 2007

BOWLES, MARTHA J., age 93, of Elliston, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Bowles and Jennie C. Bowles and her brothers and sister. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Alfred Owens of Elliston; eight grandchildren; six step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and two great...

Elbert Wimmer

Elbert Wimmer

Jun 30, 2007

WIMMER, ELBERT WINSTON Elbert Winston Wimmer, age 83, of Pilot, VA passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wimmer was a lifelong farmer in the Huffville community of Floyd County. He was a WW II Army Veteran, having served in the China, Burma-India Operations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene McNeil Wimmer, a...

Robert Epperly

Robert Epperly

Jun 28, 2007

Epperly, Jr., Robert Marshall, 54, of Christiansburg passed away June 28, 2007. He was born February 26, 1953 in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by brothers Terry and Ricky Epperly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife Bessie “Sissy” Epperly; sons: Michael Epperly and wife Crystal of Elliston, and Scott Epperly...

Paul Bower

Paul Bower

Jun 24, 2007

BOWER, Paul Tabor, 87 of Christiansburg passed away after a long and joyful life. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Ronsvard Bower, Marvin Bower, Dorsey Junior Bower and his sister; Reva Grimes. He is survived by his loving wife; Ardis Hollandsworth Bower, sister; Ruth Ellis, Roanoke, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Bower...

Wallace Scott

Wallace Scott

Jun 24, 2007

SCOTT, Wallace (Wally) Gray, 75, of Christiansburg, born on September 15, 1931, passed away early Sunday morning, June 24, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long battle with lymphoma. He was a former State Trooper and retired from General Electric in Salem, Virginia. He was also a Veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Air Force. He...

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Jun 17, 2007

SEARCH-JOHNSTON, KIMBERLY ANN, age 46 or Radford, passed away Saturday, June 16 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, the Belview United Methodist Church and was a very active member of her community. She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Search, Sr.. A loving mother, wife, daughter and sister...

Trigg Gearheart

Trigg Gearheart

Jun 15, 2007

GEARHEART, TRIGG MOSBY, age 95, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Friday, June 15, 2007. He was the son of the lateFloyd and Etta Mae Gearheart, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Spradlin Gearheart., daughter Sarah Hall Gearheart, brother Massie Gearheart; sisters, Ora Vanhoozier and Bessie Woolwine. He is survived by his son, Wilber J. Gearheart of...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Connie Worrell

Connie Worrell

Jul 25, 2007

Worrell, Connie Guthrie, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away July 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen Dale Guthrie and Frances Evelyn Williams. Mrs. Guthrie is survived by her husband, Steve Worrell; two daughters, Dana Guthrie and Michaela Worrell; a son, James Scott Wright, grandchildren, Orin Shauger and Brianna Wright. The family will receive friends from 5:00...

Albert Propst

Albert Propst

Jul 19, 2007

Propst, Albert (Al) Ervin of Blacksburg, VA went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2007 at age 78. He was born July 26, 1928 to Elizabeth J. and Albert Thomas Propst in Franklin, West Virginia. Al was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Arthur and Earl, two sisters, Lillie and Alice, and a daughter, Dorothy Gayle....

Maurice Beckett

Maurice Beckett

Jul 17, 2007

BECKETT, MAURICE, age 74, of Roanoke and formerly of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Survivors include his son, James Maurice Beckett; step son, Larry Cox; brother, Les Beckett; grandchildren, Mike Cox, Melissa Corkhill, Brittany Beckett, Jonathan Beckett; nieces, Margaret Dinubila and family; Jeannie Forrest and family; nephew, Robert Wingo; great grandchildren, Jacob Cox, Thomas Corkhill, Kylee Corkhill and...

Beatrice Puckett

Beatrice Puckett

Jul 14, 2007

Beatrice Cantrell Puckett, age 82, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at her home in Christiansburg. The daughter of the late Cam Cantrell, Sr and Mary E. Amburgey Cantrell, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Puckett, grandson, Jeremy Cantrell, sisters, Virginia and Blanche Cantrell. She is survived by her son...

Infant Tanirece McCoy

Infant Tanirece McCoy

Jul 14, 2007

McCoy, Tanirece Alexis, infant daughter of Timothy Ray, Jr. and Leslie Ann McCoy of Blacksburg passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007. He is also survived by brothers, Timothy Gage McCoy and Shawn William Scott, of the home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 16th in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

Pamela Collins

Pamela Collins

Jul 13, 2007

Pamela Kay Kirk Collins, age 44, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, July 13, 2007 at MCV Hospital in Richmond after a long illness. Born in Giles County, VA, she is survived by her husband, Melvin Junior Collins; sons, Duran Collins (age 13), Zackary Collins (age 6) of the home; her mother, Elizabeth Joan Kirk, Pulaski, VA; her father and step-mother,...

William Williams

William Williams

Jul 12, 2007

William Eugene "Bill" Williams, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Wickham Williams. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy & William Fornes, Valdosta, GA; two nieces and two nephews; special cousin, Fred L. Williams; special friend, Sue Ellen Bryant; a host of wonderful neighbors and...

Mary Hall

Mary Hall

Jul 10, 2007

Mary Lou Hall, age 78, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was born December 10, 1928 in Carroll County, Virginia, the daughter of Charlie Lafayette Tolbert and Sarah Nettie Marshall Tolbert. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Everett Hall of Christiansburg; sons, Eddie Wayne Hall and wife, Donna, of Christiansburg; Larry Wade Hall and wife,...

Richard Rhoades

Richard Rhoades

Jul 10, 2007

RHOADES, RICHARD, age 70, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Marion T. Rhoades; his brother, Robert Rhoades and his sister, Rita Gleason. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Brian & Tammy Rhoades of Greer, SC; and daughter, Linda Rhoades of Charlotte, NC. Graveside funeral services will be conducted...

Essie Parker

Essie Parker

Jul 10, 2007

PARKER, ESSIE BELL, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was born on August 22, 1915 in Floyd County, VA. She was preceded in death by daughter, Vivian F. Parker; husband for more than sixty years, Paul W. Parker, and son, Curtis L. Parker. Surviving are daughter-in-law, Bernice B. Parker of Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby...

Terry Luckado

Terry Luckado

Jul 7, 2007

LUCKADO, TERRY RAY, age 47, of Shawsville, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. The son to, Floyd and Sue A. Luckado of Shawsville; he is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia & Mark Rabas of Utah; nieces, Brooke and Megan; cousins, Charles & Kathi Costigan of Roanoke; Phil & Shirley Gilley of Christiansburg; and his aunt, Laura Costigan...

Ruby Miller

Ruby Miller

Jul 4, 2007

Ruby Rose Miller, 94 of Christiansburg, went to meet her Lord, Wednesday, July 4, 2007. The daughter to the late Trigg and Annie Doyle Rose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Miller. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Browder and Christine Miller; three grandchildren, Keith and Carolyn Light, Lisa Slusser, Kevin and Susan Light; great...

Larry Woods

Larry Woods

Jul 3, 2007

WOODS, LARRY DALE (BUDDY), age 58, of Floyd passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Dottie Faye Wood; step children, Terry Harvey, Michael Harvey and Kay Harvey. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at...

Martha Bowles

Martha Bowles

Jul 1, 2007

BOWLES, MARTHA J., age 93, of Elliston, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Bowles and Jennie C. Bowles and her brothers and sister. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Alfred Owens of Elliston; eight grandchildren; six step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and two great...

Elbert Wimmer

Elbert Wimmer

Jun 30, 2007

WIMMER, ELBERT WINSTON Elbert Winston Wimmer, age 83, of Pilot, VA passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wimmer was a lifelong farmer in the Huffville community of Floyd County. He was a WW II Army Veteran, having served in the China, Burma-India Operations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene McNeil Wimmer, a...

Robert Epperly

Robert Epperly

Jun 28, 2007

Epperly, Jr., Robert Marshall, 54, of Christiansburg passed away June 28, 2007. He was born February 26, 1953 in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by brothers Terry and Ricky Epperly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife Bessie “Sissy” Epperly; sons: Michael Epperly and wife Crystal of Elliston, and Scott Epperly...

Paul Bower

Paul Bower

Jun 24, 2007

BOWER, Paul Tabor, 87 of Christiansburg passed away after a long and joyful life. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Ronsvard Bower, Marvin Bower, Dorsey Junior Bower and his sister; Reva Grimes. He is survived by his loving wife; Ardis Hollandsworth Bower, sister; Ruth Ellis, Roanoke, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Bower...

Wallace Scott

Wallace Scott

Jun 24, 2007

SCOTT, Wallace (Wally) Gray, 75, of Christiansburg, born on September 15, 1931, passed away early Sunday morning, June 24, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long battle with lymphoma. He was a former State Trooper and retired from General Electric in Salem, Virginia. He was also a Veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Air Force. He...

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Jun 17, 2007

SEARCH-JOHNSTON, KIMBERLY ANN, age 46 or Radford, passed away Saturday, June 16 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, the Belview United Methodist Church and was a very active member of her community. She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Search, Sr.. A loving mother, wife, daughter and sister...

Trigg Gearheart

Trigg Gearheart

Jun 15, 2007

GEARHEART, TRIGG MOSBY, age 95, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Friday, June 15, 2007. He was the son of the lateFloyd and Etta Mae Gearheart, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Spradlin Gearheart., daughter Sarah Hall Gearheart, brother Massie Gearheart; sisters, Ora Vanhoozier and Bessie Woolwine. He is survived by his son, Wilber J. Gearheart of...