Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Evelyn Nightingale

Evelyn Nightingale

Feb 13, 2007

NIGHTINGALE, EVELYN PEARL, age 77, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nightingale. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Walter Jarels of Blacksburg; brothers and sister-in-law, Edward and Dorothy Smith of Blacksburg; Cecil Smith of NC and several nieces and nephews. The family will...

Jon Paxton

Jon Paxton

Feb 11, 2007

PAXTON, JON MITCHELL, age 43, of Riner, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Ken Paxton of Christiansburg; Marilyn Paxton of St. Petersburg, FL; brothers and sister-in-law, Jeff Paxton of Christiansburg; Kip and Katie Paxton of Lexington, SC; step-mother, Patricia Paxton of Christiansburg; step-brother, Chris Wilkinson of Christiansburg; nephew, Benje Paxton of Greenville, SC; several...

William Sanson

William Sanson

Feb 11, 2007

SANSON, WILLIAM, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his children, William Sanson, Jr., Christiansburg, Lori Sanson, West Virginia; several nieces, nephews and many friends. The viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 15th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Per his request...

William Bland

William Bland

Feb 10, 2007

BLAND, WILLIAM EDWARD, age 32, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007 at his home in Christiansburg. He was born on February 7, 1975 and preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Bland. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Janice and Terry Shelor of the home; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky L. & Marie Price of Christiansburg; Marshall T....

James Smith

James Smith

Feb 9, 2007

SMITH, JAMES D. "DOUG", age 62, of Riner, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center from this life to his eternal life. He was born July 24, 1944 to the late James and Hester Jones Smith in Merrimac, Va. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Rebecca D. Smith, and a brother, Ralph...

Paul Epperly

Paul Epperly

Feb 8, 2007

EPPERLY, PAUL PRESTON, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was the retired owner and operator of Epperly?s Small Engine and Epperly?s Restaurant. He was of the Methodist faith being very active in many Methodist Churches...

Ethel Garnand

Ethel Garnand

Feb 7, 2007

Ethel Irene States Garnand departed this life to be with the Lord and her loved ones who have gone before her on February 7, 2007. She was born on November 12, 1916 in Cisne, Illinois. She was the oldest child of Flossie and James States. She met her husband Ambrose Garnand while she was working as a welder during WWII...

John Cain

John Cain

Feb 6, 2007

CAIN, JOHN EDWIN SR., age 81, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home, Tuesday, February 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Edna Woolwine Cain and his son, Larry W. Cain. He is survived by a son, John E. Cain, Jr.; two granddaughters, Cassandra ?Cricket? Cain and friend, Darrell Carr; and Stephanie Cain Willis;...

Mary Duncan

Mary Duncan

Feb 4, 2007

Duncan, Mary Elizabeth Pannell, 76, of Shawsville, passed away Feb. 4, 2007 in the Radford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Duncan. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-laws, Donald R. Duncan and his wife, Marie, of Shawsville and Larry E. Duncan and his wife, Shirley, of Shawsville; a granddaughter,...

Junior Bland

Junior Bland

Feb 4, 2007

BLAND, JUNIOR CURTIS, age 77, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007, at his home. The son of the late William Tom and Beulah Creasy Bland ,he was also preceded in death by a sister, Polly Merritt and brothers, Willard, Haven and Ivan Bland. He attended Christiansburg High School were he played football from 1946-1948. A veteran of the...

Stanley Early

Stanley Early

Jan 28, 2007

EARLY, STANLEY ROSCOE, age 74, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Crystal Early; his adopted children, Brittany Early and Anthony Early of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law Peggy & Dave Anderson of Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Early of Elliston; Gary & Tony Early of Salem; Ricky & Joyce Early of...

Dare Dickson

Dare Dickson

Jan 27, 2007

DICKSON, DARE WOODROW, age 84, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the VA Medical Center, Salem. A retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, he was a veteran of WWII having served in the Merchant Marines, and was a life member of VFW Post 5311. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church. He is...

Huston Kitts, Sr.

Huston Kitts, Sr.

Jan 26, 2007

KITTS, HUSTON W., SR., age 71, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Friday, January 26, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Kitts played semi-pro baseball for a number of years, was a former conductor for Norfork and Western Railroad, and was retired Legislative Director of the United Transportation Union. He was appointed and served on both the National and Commonwealth of...

George Olsen

George Olsen

Jan 26, 2007

OLSEN, George W., age 74, of Christiansburg, VA passed away at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, January 26, 2007. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, where the Army awarded him the Silver Star. He retired as a computer systems analyst with the Federal government in Washington, DC. Mr. Olsen is survived by his wife, Christine Graham...

Charles Scaggs

Charles Scaggs

Jan 24, 2007

SCAGGS, CHARLES RUDOLPH (Charlie), age 54, of Riner, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Charlie was a loving and kind person who loved everyone. He enjoyed playing music, especially the guitar. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Scaggs; his sisters, Darlene Scaggs and Judith Bishop; and his brother, William Scaggs. He leaves to...

Charles Muncy

Charles Muncy

Jan 23, 2007

MUNCY, CHARLES PEERY, III, age 68, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Born in Bland County, the son of the late Charles Peery Muncy Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Hounshell Muncy; he was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Hounshell Muncy and special uncle, Joseph Hounshell. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Margaret Kazee...

George Szczukowski

George Szczukowski

Jan 19, 2007

Szczukowski, George Charles, age 53, of Christiansburg, born in Trenton NJ, died January 19th, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, after a year long battle with cancer. He fought a hard battle and he will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Violet Szczukowski. He is survived by his soul mate and wife, Helen,...

Eunice Radford

Eunice Radford

Jan 14, 2007

RADFORD, EUNICE GOAD, age 100, of Christiansburg, left this world for her glorious eternal life in Heaven on Sunday, January 14, 2007. Miss Eunice was a friend and inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her generosity, hospitality, love and kindness will remain an example to us all. Eunice was born on August 12, 1906, to Alice...

Alma Howard

Alma Howard

Jan 12, 2007

HOWARD, ALMA HORTON, age 77, of Shawsville, went to meet the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2007, at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. The daughter of the late Edgar and Addie Horton, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie Lachica and Delma Flick, brothers, Alvin Horton, Henry Horton and...

Donald Cox

Donald Cox

Jan 11, 2007

COX, DONALD WESLEY (Don), age 78, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2007. He was born March 17, 1928 in Wise, VA to the late John Wesley Cox, Sr. and Dallas R. Cox. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Wesley Cox, Jr....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Evelyn Nightingale

Evelyn Nightingale

Feb 13, 2007

NIGHTINGALE, EVELYN PEARL, age 77, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nightingale. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Walter Jarels of Blacksburg; brothers and sister-in-law, Edward and Dorothy Smith of Blacksburg; Cecil Smith of NC and several nieces and nephews. The family will...

Jon Paxton

Jon Paxton

Feb 11, 2007

PAXTON, JON MITCHELL, age 43, of Riner, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Ken Paxton of Christiansburg; Marilyn Paxton of St. Petersburg, FL; brothers and sister-in-law, Jeff Paxton of Christiansburg; Kip and Katie Paxton of Lexington, SC; step-mother, Patricia Paxton of Christiansburg; step-brother, Chris Wilkinson of Christiansburg; nephew, Benje Paxton of Greenville, SC; several...

William Sanson

William Sanson

Feb 11, 2007

SANSON, WILLIAM, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his children, William Sanson, Jr., Christiansburg, Lori Sanson, West Virginia; several nieces, nephews and many friends. The viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 15th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Per his request...

William Bland

William Bland

Feb 10, 2007

BLAND, WILLIAM EDWARD, age 32, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007 at his home in Christiansburg. He was born on February 7, 1975 and preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Bland. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Janice and Terry Shelor of the home; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky L. & Marie Price of Christiansburg; Marshall T....

James Smith

James Smith

Feb 9, 2007

SMITH, JAMES D. "DOUG", age 62, of Riner, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center from this life to his eternal life. He was born July 24, 1944 to the late James and Hester Jones Smith in Merrimac, Va. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Rebecca D. Smith, and a brother, Ralph...

Paul Epperly

Paul Epperly

Feb 8, 2007

EPPERLY, PAUL PRESTON, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was the retired owner and operator of Epperly?s Small Engine and Epperly?s Restaurant. He was of the Methodist faith being very active in many Methodist Churches...

Ethel Garnand

Ethel Garnand

Feb 7, 2007

Ethel Irene States Garnand departed this life to be with the Lord and her loved ones who have gone before her on February 7, 2007. She was born on November 12, 1916 in Cisne, Illinois. She was the oldest child of Flossie and James States. She met her husband Ambrose Garnand while she was working as a welder during WWII...

John Cain

John Cain

Feb 6, 2007

CAIN, JOHN EDWIN SR., age 81, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home, Tuesday, February 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Edna Woolwine Cain and his son, Larry W. Cain. He is survived by a son, John E. Cain, Jr.; two granddaughters, Cassandra ?Cricket? Cain and friend, Darrell Carr; and Stephanie Cain Willis;...

Mary Duncan

Mary Duncan

Feb 4, 2007

Duncan, Mary Elizabeth Pannell, 76, of Shawsville, passed away Feb. 4, 2007 in the Radford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Duncan. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-laws, Donald R. Duncan and his wife, Marie, of Shawsville and Larry E. Duncan and his wife, Shirley, of Shawsville; a granddaughter,...

Junior Bland

Junior Bland

Feb 4, 2007

BLAND, JUNIOR CURTIS, age 77, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007, at his home. The son of the late William Tom and Beulah Creasy Bland ,he was also preceded in death by a sister, Polly Merritt and brothers, Willard, Haven and Ivan Bland. He attended Christiansburg High School were he played football from 1946-1948. A veteran of the...

Stanley Early

Stanley Early

Jan 28, 2007

EARLY, STANLEY ROSCOE, age 74, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Crystal Early; his adopted children, Brittany Early and Anthony Early of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law Peggy & Dave Anderson of Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Early of Elliston; Gary & Tony Early of Salem; Ricky & Joyce Early of...

Dare Dickson

Dare Dickson

Jan 27, 2007

DICKSON, DARE WOODROW, age 84, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the VA Medical Center, Salem. A retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, he was a veteran of WWII having served in the Merchant Marines, and was a life member of VFW Post 5311. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church. He is...

Huston Kitts, Sr.

Huston Kitts, Sr.

Jan 26, 2007

KITTS, HUSTON W., SR., age 71, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Friday, January 26, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Kitts played semi-pro baseball for a number of years, was a former conductor for Norfork and Western Railroad, and was retired Legislative Director of the United Transportation Union. He was appointed and served on both the National and Commonwealth of...

George Olsen

George Olsen

Jan 26, 2007

OLSEN, George W., age 74, of Christiansburg, VA passed away at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, January 26, 2007. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, where the Army awarded him the Silver Star. He retired as a computer systems analyst with the Federal government in Washington, DC. Mr. Olsen is survived by his wife, Christine Graham...

Charles Scaggs

Charles Scaggs

Jan 24, 2007

SCAGGS, CHARLES RUDOLPH (Charlie), age 54, of Riner, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Charlie was a loving and kind person who loved everyone. He enjoyed playing music, especially the guitar. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Scaggs; his sisters, Darlene Scaggs and Judith Bishop; and his brother, William Scaggs. He leaves to...

Charles Muncy

Charles Muncy

Jan 23, 2007

MUNCY, CHARLES PEERY, III, age 68, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Born in Bland County, the son of the late Charles Peery Muncy Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Hounshell Muncy; he was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Hounshell Muncy and special uncle, Joseph Hounshell. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Margaret Kazee...

George Szczukowski

George Szczukowski

Jan 19, 2007

Szczukowski, George Charles, age 53, of Christiansburg, born in Trenton NJ, died January 19th, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, after a year long battle with cancer. He fought a hard battle and he will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Violet Szczukowski. He is survived by his soul mate and wife, Helen,...

Eunice Radford

Eunice Radford

Jan 14, 2007

RADFORD, EUNICE GOAD, age 100, of Christiansburg, left this world for her glorious eternal life in Heaven on Sunday, January 14, 2007. Miss Eunice was a friend and inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her generosity, hospitality, love and kindness will remain an example to us all. Eunice was born on August 12, 1906, to Alice...

Alma Howard

Alma Howard

Jan 12, 2007

HOWARD, ALMA HORTON, age 77, of Shawsville, went to meet the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2007, at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. The daughter of the late Edgar and Addie Horton, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie Lachica and Delma Flick, brothers, Alvin Horton, Henry Horton and...

Donald Cox

Donald Cox

Jan 11, 2007

COX, DONALD WESLEY (Don), age 78, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2007. He was born March 17, 1928 in Wise, VA to the late John Wesley Cox, Sr. and Dallas R. Cox. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Wesley Cox, Jr....