Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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....

Tony Sheppard

Tony Sheppard

Jan 10, 2007

SHEPPARD, TONY WAYNE, of Radford, went to meet the Lord Wednesday Night, January 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dana Marie Boothe Sheppard; grandfather, Ernie Draper Boothe, his uncle, Ernie Dwayne Boothe and his grandparents, Harmon W. and Celestia G. Sheppard. He will be remembered for kindness he showed to others, his outgoing personality, he was...

Lucy Kirk

Lucy Kirk

Jan 8, 2007

KIRK, LUCY LOUELLA GRAHAM, age 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie Bruce and Lucy Moses Graham, and her husband, Clyde (Bill) Franklin Kirk, three sons; Clyde Kirk, Jr., Charles Kirk and Gerald Kirk. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. She leaves to cherish her...

Robert Long

Robert Long

Jan 3, 2007

LONG, ROBERT ARTHUR, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Luke and Mae Marie Sledd Long and a son, Robert A. Long, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Hinkley Long,...

Tommy Bond

Tommy Bond

Jan 2, 2007

BOND, TOMMY WILLIAM, age 56, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Tommy was a wonderful husband, father, brother and uncle. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He loved to fish and hunt with his brothers, nephews and friends. He was always smiling, laughing and have a wonderful time. We all...

Ernest Fentress

Ernest Fentress

Jan 2, 2007

FENTRESS, ERNEST LAYTON, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He was the son of the late James Asa and Annie Murphy Fentress. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Louise Thompson Fentress; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Marla Fentress of Clayton, NC; Bryan and...

Floyd Owens

Floyd Owens

Jan 2, 2007

OWENS, FLOYD LEE, age 38, of Elliston, passed away January 2, 2007. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and Mary Owens and his aunt, Phyllis Owens. He is survived by his parents, Roger and Barbara Owens; brother, Eddie Quesenberry; uncles, Harold Owens, Harless Owens; aunts, Joyce Phillips and Nancy Graves, cousins, Missy Mannon, Diane Dalton and Shirley...

Kathy Nester

Kathy Nester

Jan 1, 2007

NESTER, KATHY WHEELING, age 51, of Elliston, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Oveda Bryant Wheeling. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 32 years, Roger Nester; her son, Eric Nester; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita & Everette Dowdy, Margaret Hooker, Loretta Furrow, Levon &...

Susan Simpkins

Susan Simpkins

Dec 25, 2006

SIMPKINS, SUSAN YOUNG, 52, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2006 at the Beulah House in Dublin with her family and friends by her side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and nurse. Susan was a dedicated nurse for 34 years. Her last job was head of the Radford Army...

Valerie Hall

Valerie Hall

Dec 17, 2006

HALL, VALERIE MYERS ?SISSY?, age 47, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and Hiwassee College in Tennessee. An active member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, she enjoyed participating in the choir, was recently voted to be the president of the United Methodist Women?s Association and was active...

Margaret Craft

Margaret Craft

Dec 15, 2006

CRAFT, MARGARET MARIE, age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, December, 15, 2006 at her home. The daughter of the late, James B. and Ethel H. Sumler she was also preceded in death by her husband, Byrd L. Craft, Sr. She is survived by her children, Byrd Craft, William Craft, Robert Craft and wife, Judy, Benjamin Craft, Leonard Craft, sons,...

Jack Via

Jack Via

Dec 11, 2006

VIA, JACK EARLES, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Via was a Veteran having served in World War II; Virginia Tech Alumni; he served on the Town of Christiansburg Planning Commission for 35 years and Christiansburg Town Council for 24 years, beginning his service with the original council. He was dedicated...

Jackie Minnick

Jackie Minnick

Dec 10, 2006

Minnick, Jackie Wayne, Sr., 69, of Christiansburg, passed away December 9, 2006 at his home. Mr. Minnick was preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter and Arlie Minnick; brother, Donald (Buck) Minnick; and sister, Shelby Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathryn A. Minnick; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Tina Minnick, Pilot, Va; son,...

Rebecca Thornton

Rebecca Thornton

Dec 6, 2006

THORNTON, REBECCA MAGDALENE (Becky), 46 of Christiansburg, formerly of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at her mother?s home in Christiansburg after a long illness. Becky graduated from Shawsville High School and went on to work several jobs. She attended Open Door Baptist Church when she was able to go. Becky was preceded in death...

Donna Graham

Donna Graham

Dec 4, 2006

GRAHAM, DONNA JEAN, age 52, of Christiansburg, beloved wife and mother, went to her heavenly home on December 4, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Quentin Young. She is survived by her husband, David A. Graham of Christiansburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Lucas B. and Amanda Scaggs of Christiansburg; her daughter, Shana L. Sowers of Christiansburg; one...

Shannon Harlow

Shannon Harlow

Dec 3, 2006

HARRLOW, SHANNON TIMOTHY, age 51, of Parkersburg, WV, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at his home. Shannon was a graduate of Radford University. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Harlow Ricker. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Shannon and Jean Harlow; and a daughter, Meghan M. Harlow. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until...

Lloyd Christian

Lloyd Christian

Dec 1, 2006

CHRISTIAN, LLOYD HENRY, ?BUDDY?, age 73, of Blacksburg passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. An avid Hokie and NASCAR fan, he drove for Clinton North American Van Lines for over thirty years. In 1982 he was named the number one driver of the year in the moving division of North American Van Lines. The son of...

Darrell Harrison

Darrell Harrison

Nov 23, 2006

HARRISON, DARRELL WILLIAM, age 71, of Riner, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 3, 1934, the son of Willis and Lissie Ellen McPeak Harrison. Darrell was an avid fan of bluegrass music and was a member of the bluegrass group, ?The Virginia Gentlemen.? He loved antique cars, playing...

Dana Sheppard

Dana Sheppard

Nov 21, 2006

SHEPPARD, DANA MARIE BOOTHE, age 56, of Claytor Lake and formerly of Christiansburg passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Drape Boothe, her brother, Ernie Dwayne Booth and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harmon W. & Celestia G. Sheppard. She will be remembered for her unselfish nature and...

Everett Reed

Everett Reed

Nov 20, 2006

REED, SR., EVERETT GRAY, age 81, of Dublin, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 when God needed another angel. He was born in Montgomery County the son of the late Lonnie Everett and Pearly Jarrels Reed. He was a loving and gentle man who never met a stranger. He was a long-time member of the Duncan Chapel Church of the...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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....

Tony Sheppard

Tony Sheppard

Jan 10, 2007

SHEPPARD, TONY WAYNE, of Radford, went to meet the Lord Wednesday Night, January 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dana Marie Boothe Sheppard; grandfather, Ernie Draper Boothe, his uncle, Ernie Dwayne Boothe and his grandparents, Harmon W. and Celestia G. Sheppard. He will be remembered for kindness he showed to others, his outgoing personality, he was...

Lucy Kirk

Lucy Kirk

Jan 8, 2007

KIRK, LUCY LOUELLA GRAHAM, age 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie Bruce and Lucy Moses Graham, and her husband, Clyde (Bill) Franklin Kirk, three sons; Clyde Kirk, Jr., Charles Kirk and Gerald Kirk. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. She leaves to cherish her...

Robert Long

Robert Long

Jan 3, 2007

LONG, ROBERT ARTHUR, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Luke and Mae Marie Sledd Long and a son, Robert A. Long, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Hinkley Long,...

Tommy Bond

Tommy Bond

Jan 2, 2007

BOND, TOMMY WILLIAM, age 56, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Tommy was a wonderful husband, father, brother and uncle. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He loved to fish and hunt with his brothers, nephews and friends. He was always smiling, laughing and have a wonderful time. We all...

Ernest Fentress

Ernest Fentress

Jan 2, 2007

FENTRESS, ERNEST LAYTON, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He was the son of the late James Asa and Annie Murphy Fentress. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Louise Thompson Fentress; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Marla Fentress of Clayton, NC; Bryan and...

Floyd Owens

Floyd Owens

Jan 2, 2007

OWENS, FLOYD LEE, age 38, of Elliston, passed away January 2, 2007. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and Mary Owens and his aunt, Phyllis Owens. He is survived by his parents, Roger and Barbara Owens; brother, Eddie Quesenberry; uncles, Harold Owens, Harless Owens; aunts, Joyce Phillips and Nancy Graves, cousins, Missy Mannon, Diane Dalton and Shirley...

Kathy Nester

Kathy Nester

Jan 1, 2007

NESTER, KATHY WHEELING, age 51, of Elliston, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Oveda Bryant Wheeling. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 32 years, Roger Nester; her son, Eric Nester; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita & Everette Dowdy, Margaret Hooker, Loretta Furrow, Levon &...

Susan Simpkins

Susan Simpkins

Dec 25, 2006

SIMPKINS, SUSAN YOUNG, 52, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2006 at the Beulah House in Dublin with her family and friends by her side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and nurse. Susan was a dedicated nurse for 34 years. Her last job was head of the Radford Army...

Valerie Hall

Valerie Hall

Dec 17, 2006

HALL, VALERIE MYERS ?SISSY?, age 47, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and Hiwassee College in Tennessee. An active member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, she enjoyed participating in the choir, was recently voted to be the president of the United Methodist Women?s Association and was active...

Margaret Craft

Margaret Craft

Dec 15, 2006

CRAFT, MARGARET MARIE, age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, December, 15, 2006 at her home. The daughter of the late, James B. and Ethel H. Sumler she was also preceded in death by her husband, Byrd L. Craft, Sr. She is survived by her children, Byrd Craft, William Craft, Robert Craft and wife, Judy, Benjamin Craft, Leonard Craft, sons,...

Jack Via

Jack Via

Dec 11, 2006

VIA, JACK EARLES, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Via was a Veteran having served in World War II; Virginia Tech Alumni; he served on the Town of Christiansburg Planning Commission for 35 years and Christiansburg Town Council for 24 years, beginning his service with the original council. He was dedicated...

Jackie Minnick

Jackie Minnick

Dec 10, 2006

Minnick, Jackie Wayne, Sr., 69, of Christiansburg, passed away December 9, 2006 at his home. Mr. Minnick was preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter and Arlie Minnick; brother, Donald (Buck) Minnick; and sister, Shelby Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathryn A. Minnick; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Tina Minnick, Pilot, Va; son,...

Rebecca Thornton

Rebecca Thornton

Dec 6, 2006

THORNTON, REBECCA MAGDALENE (Becky), 46 of Christiansburg, formerly of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at her mother?s home in Christiansburg after a long illness. Becky graduated from Shawsville High School and went on to work several jobs. She attended Open Door Baptist Church when she was able to go. Becky was preceded in death...

Donna Graham

Donna Graham

Dec 4, 2006

GRAHAM, DONNA JEAN, age 52, of Christiansburg, beloved wife and mother, went to her heavenly home on December 4, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Quentin Young. She is survived by her husband, David A. Graham of Christiansburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Lucas B. and Amanda Scaggs of Christiansburg; her daughter, Shana L. Sowers of Christiansburg; one...

Shannon Harlow

Shannon Harlow

Dec 3, 2006

HARRLOW, SHANNON TIMOTHY, age 51, of Parkersburg, WV, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at his home. Shannon was a graduate of Radford University. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Harlow Ricker. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Shannon and Jean Harlow; and a daughter, Meghan M. Harlow. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until...

Lloyd Christian

Lloyd Christian

Dec 1, 2006

CHRISTIAN, LLOYD HENRY, ?BUDDY?, age 73, of Blacksburg passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. An avid Hokie and NASCAR fan, he drove for Clinton North American Van Lines for over thirty years. In 1982 he was named the number one driver of the year in the moving division of North American Van Lines. The son of...

Darrell Harrison

Darrell Harrison

Nov 23, 2006

HARRISON, DARRELL WILLIAM, age 71, of Riner, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 3, 1934, the son of Willis and Lissie Ellen McPeak Harrison. Darrell was an avid fan of bluegrass music and was a member of the bluegrass group, ?The Virginia Gentlemen.? He loved antique cars, playing...

Dana Sheppard

Dana Sheppard

Nov 21, 2006

SHEPPARD, DANA MARIE BOOTHE, age 56, of Claytor Lake and formerly of Christiansburg passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Drape Boothe, her brother, Ernie Dwayne Booth and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harmon W. & Celestia G. Sheppard. She will be remembered for her unselfish nature and...

Everett Reed

Everett Reed

Nov 20, 2006

REED, SR., EVERETT GRAY, age 81, of Dublin, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 when God needed another angel. He was born in Montgomery County the son of the late Lonnie Everett and Pearly Jarrels Reed. He was a loving and gentle man who never met a stranger. He was a long-time member of the Duncan Chapel Church of the...