Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Norma Pratt

Norma Pratt

Mar 19, 2007

PRATT, NORMA WOOD, age 70, of Riner passed away Monday, March 19, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Thomas and Bessie Ellen Wood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Pratt and son, Bobby Pratt. She is survived by her son, Richard Pratt of Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen & Brian Bean of Floyd;...

Everett Wirt

Everett Wirt

Mar 19, 2007

Everett E. Wirt, 87, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, neighbor and friend left those who love him on Monday March 19, 2007. He had 'fought the great fight" long enough and he and his God decided it was time to rest. Everett was well known and loved in the communities of Cambria and Christiansburg, having lived in the area all...

Billy Bailey

Billy Bailey

Mar 17, 2007

BAILEY, Billy R., Jr., born in Christiansburg on April 16, 1968, he went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2007, he was 38 years old. He was preceded in death by his dad; Billy Ray Bailey, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 20 years; Carolyn Bailey, daughter; Amy Bailey age 15, son Bradley age 7 and...

Exava Sutphin

Exava Sutphin

Mar 15, 2007

SUTPHIN, EXAVA LORENE, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at her home. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and a member of the Edgemont Christian Church for over 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Hiley and Annie Meridith Altizer. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 58 years, Cecil...

Marvin Bishop

Marvin Bishop

Mar 14, 2007

BISHOP, MARVIN, age 66, of Roanoke and formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He was born December 7, 1940 in Kimball, WV, the son of the late Clarence and Essie Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Roscoe Bishop. Marvin was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. He was a...

Ronald Holman

Ronald Holman

Mar 13, 2007

HOLMAN, RONALD LEE ?Ronnie?, age 66, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at his home. Ronnie was a heavy equipment mechanic and race car mechanic for Nascar and many local drivers. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The son of the late Fred Glenn Holman and Ella Wood Holman Deeds he was also preceded...

James Kingrea

James Kingrea

Mar 11, 2007

KINGREA, JAMES LEE, age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007, at New River Valley Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1931 in Wythe County, son of the late Hugh M. and Nancy E. Kingrea. Also preceding him in death was his son, Dale Kingrea in 1992 and his granddaughter, Stephanie Ann Kingrea in 2006. He was...

Walter Wood

Walter Wood

Mar 11, 2007

WOOD, WALTER WARREN, age 65, of Christiansburg, died suddenly March 11, 2007. He was the son of the late Robert and Maggie Wood. He was a retired employee from VDOT and was currently employed by Showcase Home Builders. He is survived by his wife, Christine C. Wood; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda W. & Glen F. Keith; two granddaughters, Kara...

Lucy Sarver

Lucy Sarver

Mar 8, 2007

SARVER, LUCY MAE CHARLTON, age 90, of Christiansburg, retired teacher of 30 years, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Hess and Bessie Mae Charlton. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James Evans Sarver; brother, Currin Charlton and sister, Kathleen Sisson. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters and sons-in-law,...

Ruby Linkous

Ruby Linkous

Mar 5, 2007

LINKOUS, RUBY CUPP, age 75, of Blacksburg went to heaven to meet Jesus on Sunday Morning, March 4, 2007. She was loved and cherished by many. She was preceded in death by her husband and life-long companion, Glen Marshall Linkous; her parents, George and Zeffie Cupp; her brother, Sammy Cupp, her sister, Deby Cupp and a special long-time pet, ?Bear.?...

Patty Gibbs

Patty Gibbs

Mar 5, 2007

GIBBS, PATTY SUTPHIN, age 66, of Christiansburg ascended to Heaven after a long illness on Sunday, March 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Hallie Sutphin and a brother, Elwin Sutphin. She was a loving mother and sister that will be missed by those who survive her. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons,...

Ethan Jones

Ethan Jones

Mar 3, 2007

JONES, Ethan Malachi, infant child of Gary Wayne and Whitney Proffit Schiffman Jones, went to rest in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Along with his parents Ethan is also survived by his brothers; Austen Schiffman and Alex Schiffman both of the home, his maternal grandparents; Doug and Dianne Proffit of Shawsville, paternal grandparents; Ronald and...

Blake Fought

Blake Fought

Mar 3, 2007

Fought, Blake Edward, 19, of Blacksburg, Virginia, ascended to the glory of Heaven on March 2, 2007 after sudden complications due to illness. He is survived by his parents; Amy B. and Mark W. Fought, sister Kaitlyn E. ,12, all of Blacksburg, as well as his maternal grandparents, Maren and Donald Johnson of Hillsboro, Ohio; his paternal grandparents, Donna J....

Nellie Epperly

Nellie Epperly

Feb 25, 2007

EPPERLY, NELLIE BELLE, 88 OF Christiansburg died Sunday, February 25, 2007, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Dublin, VA. The daughter to the late Hugh and Lula Mize Adams, she was also preceded in death by two daughters; Zona Gale Grissom, Betty Jolene Wells, one sister and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of seventy years; Troy L. Epperly,...

Glada Blue

Glada Blue

Feb 19, 2007

BLUE, GLADA GEARHEART, age 73, of Radford. On February 19, 2007, God decided he needed another angel so he called Glada Gearheart Blue home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cora Gearheart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Aaron Blue; brothers, Clinton Gearheart and James Gearheart; sisters, Nancy...

Glada Blue

Glada Blue

Feb 19, 2007

BLUE, GLADA GEARHEART, age 73, of Radford. On February 19, 2007, God decided he needed another angel so he called Glada Gearheart Blue home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cora Gearheart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Aaron Blue; brothers, Clinton Gearheart and James Gearheart; sisters, Nancy...

Leslie Saylors

Leslie Saylors

Feb 19, 2007

SAYLORS, LESLIE LEE, ?The Handyman?, age 75, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 19, 2007. He was a veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the U. S. Navy and he attended Auburn Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie D. Saylor; step-father and mother Eugene and Hazel...

John St.Clair

John St.Clair

Feb 16, 2007

St.Clair, John S., 85, of Christiansburg, died on February 16, 2007. John was born on January 6, 1922 in Salem, Virginia to Thomas D. St.Clair and Dessie Helms St.Clair. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas D. St.Clair, Jr., Delbert St.Clair and his son, Delbert Lee St.Clair, Virgil H. St.Clair and his wife, Ruth Jones St.Clair....

Tyler Goad

Tyler Goad

Feb 15, 2007

GOAD, TYLER DARIN, age 4, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Cindy Goad and grandfather, Carl Goad. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Michael and Anne Goad; four brothers, Alex, Keaton, Grayson and Garrett; grandparents, Jerry and Betty Austin, Linda Goad,...

Edythe Collins

Edythe Collins

Feb 15, 2007

COLLINS, EDYTHE ELIZABETH KING, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Samuel G. and Lura Edythe Akers King. She was a 1932 graduate of Christiansburg High School. She grew up as a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church east of Christiansburg and joined Christiansburg Presbyterian Church in...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Norma Pratt

Norma Pratt

Mar 19, 2007

PRATT, NORMA WOOD, age 70, of Riner passed away Monday, March 19, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Thomas and Bessie Ellen Wood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Pratt and son, Bobby Pratt. She is survived by her son, Richard Pratt of Floyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen & Brian Bean of Floyd;...

Everett Wirt

Everett Wirt

Mar 19, 2007

Everett E. Wirt, 87, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, neighbor and friend left those who love him on Monday March 19, 2007. He had 'fought the great fight" long enough and he and his God decided it was time to rest. Everett was well known and loved in the communities of Cambria and Christiansburg, having lived in the area all...

Billy Bailey

Billy Bailey

Mar 17, 2007

BAILEY, Billy R., Jr., born in Christiansburg on April 16, 1968, he went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2007, he was 38 years old. He was preceded in death by his dad; Billy Ray Bailey, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 20 years; Carolyn Bailey, daughter; Amy Bailey age 15, son Bradley age 7 and...

Exava Sutphin

Exava Sutphin

Mar 15, 2007

SUTPHIN, EXAVA LORENE, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at her home. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and a member of the Edgemont Christian Church for over 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Hiley and Annie Meridith Altizer. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 58 years, Cecil...

Marvin Bishop

Marvin Bishop

Mar 14, 2007

BISHOP, MARVIN, age 66, of Roanoke and formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He was born December 7, 1940 in Kimball, WV, the son of the late Clarence and Essie Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Roscoe Bishop. Marvin was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. He was a...

Ronald Holman

Ronald Holman

Mar 13, 2007

HOLMAN, RONALD LEE ?Ronnie?, age 66, of Blacksburg, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at his home. Ronnie was a heavy equipment mechanic and race car mechanic for Nascar and many local drivers. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The son of the late Fred Glenn Holman and Ella Wood Holman Deeds he was also preceded...

James Kingrea

James Kingrea

Mar 11, 2007

KINGREA, JAMES LEE, age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007, at New River Valley Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1931 in Wythe County, son of the late Hugh M. and Nancy E. Kingrea. Also preceding him in death was his son, Dale Kingrea in 1992 and his granddaughter, Stephanie Ann Kingrea in 2006. He was...

Walter Wood

Walter Wood

Mar 11, 2007

WOOD, WALTER WARREN, age 65, of Christiansburg, died suddenly March 11, 2007. He was the son of the late Robert and Maggie Wood. He was a retired employee from VDOT and was currently employed by Showcase Home Builders. He is survived by his wife, Christine C. Wood; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda W. & Glen F. Keith; two granddaughters, Kara...

Lucy Sarver

Lucy Sarver

Mar 8, 2007

SARVER, LUCY MAE CHARLTON, age 90, of Christiansburg, retired teacher of 30 years, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Hess and Bessie Mae Charlton. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James Evans Sarver; brother, Currin Charlton and sister, Kathleen Sisson. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters and sons-in-law,...

Ruby Linkous

Ruby Linkous

Mar 5, 2007

LINKOUS, RUBY CUPP, age 75, of Blacksburg went to heaven to meet Jesus on Sunday Morning, March 4, 2007. She was loved and cherished by many. She was preceded in death by her husband and life-long companion, Glen Marshall Linkous; her parents, George and Zeffie Cupp; her brother, Sammy Cupp, her sister, Deby Cupp and a special long-time pet, ?Bear.?...

Patty Gibbs

Patty Gibbs

Mar 5, 2007

GIBBS, PATTY SUTPHIN, age 66, of Christiansburg ascended to Heaven after a long illness on Sunday, March 4, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Hallie Sutphin and a brother, Elwin Sutphin. She was a loving mother and sister that will be missed by those who survive her. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons,...

Ethan Jones

Ethan Jones

Mar 3, 2007

JONES, Ethan Malachi, infant child of Gary Wayne and Whitney Proffit Schiffman Jones, went to rest in the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Along with his parents Ethan is also survived by his brothers; Austen Schiffman and Alex Schiffman both of the home, his maternal grandparents; Doug and Dianne Proffit of Shawsville, paternal grandparents; Ronald and...

Blake Fought

Blake Fought

Mar 3, 2007

Fought, Blake Edward, 19, of Blacksburg, Virginia, ascended to the glory of Heaven on March 2, 2007 after sudden complications due to illness. He is survived by his parents; Amy B. and Mark W. Fought, sister Kaitlyn E. ,12, all of Blacksburg, as well as his maternal grandparents, Maren and Donald Johnson of Hillsboro, Ohio; his paternal grandparents, Donna J....

Nellie Epperly

Nellie Epperly

Feb 25, 2007

EPPERLY, NELLIE BELLE, 88 OF Christiansburg died Sunday, February 25, 2007, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Dublin, VA. The daughter to the late Hugh and Lula Mize Adams, she was also preceded in death by two daughters; Zona Gale Grissom, Betty Jolene Wells, one sister and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of seventy years; Troy L. Epperly,...

Glada Blue

Glada Blue

Feb 19, 2007

BLUE, GLADA GEARHEART, age 73, of Radford. On February 19, 2007, God decided he needed another angel so he called Glada Gearheart Blue home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cora Gearheart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Aaron Blue; brothers, Clinton Gearheart and James Gearheart; sisters, Nancy...

Glada Blue

Glada Blue

Feb 19, 2007

BLUE, GLADA GEARHEART, age 73, of Radford. On February 19, 2007, God decided he needed another angel so he called Glada Gearheart Blue home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cora Gearheart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Aaron Blue; brothers, Clinton Gearheart and James Gearheart; sisters, Nancy...

Leslie Saylors

Leslie Saylors

Feb 19, 2007

SAYLORS, LESLIE LEE, ?The Handyman?, age 75, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 19, 2007. He was a veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the U. S. Navy and he attended Auburn Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie D. Saylor; step-father and mother Eugene and Hazel...

John St.Clair

John St.Clair

Feb 16, 2007

St.Clair, John S., 85, of Christiansburg, died on February 16, 2007. John was born on January 6, 1922 in Salem, Virginia to Thomas D. St.Clair and Dessie Helms St.Clair. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas D. St.Clair, Jr., Delbert St.Clair and his son, Delbert Lee St.Clair, Virgil H. St.Clair and his wife, Ruth Jones St.Clair....

Tyler Goad

Tyler Goad

Feb 15, 2007

GOAD, TYLER DARIN, age 4, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Cindy Goad and grandfather, Carl Goad. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Michael and Anne Goad; four brothers, Alex, Keaton, Grayson and Garrett; grandparents, Jerry and Betty Austin, Linda Goad,...

Edythe Collins

Edythe Collins

Feb 15, 2007

COLLINS, EDYTHE ELIZABETH KING, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Samuel G. and Lura Edythe Akers King. She was a 1932 graduate of Christiansburg High School. She grew up as a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church east of Christiansburg and joined Christiansburg Presbyterian Church in...