Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

James Clower

James Clower

Nov 20, 2006

CLOWER, JAMES LEWIS ?JIMMY?, age 65 of Shawsville died suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2006 while deer hunting. Jimmy was an avid hunter and a great friend to many. Jimmy was a Veteran having proudly served his country in the U. S. Army and was retired from Roanoke Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Blondine...

Smeltzer Langhorne

Smeltzer Langhorne

Nov 17, 2006

LANGHORNE, SMELTZER KEMP, age 84, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born and reared in Evington, VA (Campbell County), he was educated at New London Academy, Lynchburg College and the University of Virginia. He was a member of St Peters Anglican Catholic Church.. He had fifty years experience in industrial Engineering and industrial Management....

Brainard Hall

Brainard Hall

Nov 16, 2006

HALL, BRAINARD WILLIAM, age 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a WWII Veteran having proudly served in the U. S. Army for more than eight years. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Church and retired from G. E. with 26 years of service. He was the son of the late...

Joseph Stewart

Joseph Stewart

Nov 13, 2006

STEWART, JOSEPH CLAY, age 91, of Elliston, died peacefully at his home, Big Spring Farm, on Monday, November 13, 2006. He was born on January 29, 1915, in Seneca Hollow and was a 1939 graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering. Joe enjoyed a sixty-one year career as an auctioneer, presiding over auctions of land and livestock in Danville, Roanoke,...

Sean Doss

Sean Doss

Nov 12, 2006

DOSS, SEAN RICHARD, age 17 days old, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was the son of John Richard Doss, Jr. and Melinda Suzanna Smith both of Blacksburg. He is also survived by his sister, Brooklyn Angelica Doss; grandparents, Steven Lee & Lisa Smith of Blacksburg; Rebecca Lynn Gravely of Dublin and grandfather,...

Cynthia Minks

Cynthia Minks

Nov 10, 2006

MINKS, CYNTHIA JONES, age 41, of Pilot, passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. In loving memory of a wonderful mother and wife whose heart went out to anyone or any animal in need. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Dr. Rob Minks; a daughter, Taylor Anne-Marie James; a stepson, Kanaan Minks; her parents, Dewey...

Marie Harman

Marie Harman

Nov 9, 2006

HARMAN, MARIE J., 81, of Christiansburg, retired Clerk of the Court, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 9, 2006. She was born in Ohio, the daughter of the late Irene Browning Jennings of Natural Bridge and the late Kyle H. Jennings of Huffville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Harman, her brother, Kyle Jennings,...

Mary Perdue

Mary Perdue

Nov 9, 2006

PERDUE, MARY L., age 85, of Polk, Ohio, formerly of Shawsville, VA died Thursday, November 9, 2006 in Ashland, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Perdue whom she married August 12, 1943. Two sisters and one brother also survive her. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12 at the Horne Funeral Home...

Helen Sutherland

Helen Sutherland

Nov 8, 2006

SUTHERLAND, Helen Hixon, 78, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at her home. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Larry and Donah Sutherland, daughter and son-in-law; Marlene and Henry Stafford all of Christiansburg, brothers; Ruben Hixon, David Hixon, both of Christiansburg, James Hixon of Radford, Kenneth Hixon, sisters; Erma Frierson, both of Maryland, Ruby Wood, of Christiansburg....

Dorothy Gaffney

Dorothy Gaffney

Nov 7, 2006

GAFFNEY, DOROTHY A. ?Skeekie?, age 83, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital with her loving husband, Gerald, by her side. Skeekie was born in Bluefield, WV on March 28, 1923 to Milton and Dorothy Flinchum Harris. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Morris, Ray, and James Harris, and three sisters; Effie O?Neill,...

Lilburn Furrow

Lilburn Furrow

Nov 3, 2006

FURROW, LILBURN LESCO ?L.L.?, Christiansburg, Lesco was born on March 7, 1931, and went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2006, at the age of 75. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force. Lesco was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Furrow. He is survived by his children, Carleen Humphreys and husband, Lester, of Royse...

Edgar Graham

Edgar Graham

Nov 2, 2006

GRAHAM, EDGAR OAKLEY, age 97, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006. He was the son of the late Wister M. and Hattie Lane Graham. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dove Graham and a son, Lloyd Graham. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Dorothy Hollandsworth of Christiansburg; James & Doris Graham of...

Freeda Monday

Freeda Monday

Nov 1, 2006

MONDAY, FREEDA FOGUS, age 73, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Henry K. and Madeline B. Fogus. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Rev. William ?Bill? Monday...

Lucy Thurman

Lucy Thurman

Nov 1, 2006

THURMAN, LUCY MILDRED ROBERTS, age 95 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA. Mrs. Thurman was born April 2, 1911 in Bedford, VA. Mrs. Thurman was preceded in death by her parents, Thurston Eugene and Gypsy Nance Roberts; husband, Otis Zalon Thurman; brothers, James Wesley, Earl, Howard and Thurston (Buddy) Roberts and...

Rachel Linkous

Rachel Linkous

Oct 31, 2006

LINKOUS, RACHEL MARIE, age 70, of Blacksburg passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. She was the daughter to the late Fred and Cannie Nooncester Linkous. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Masion Linkous. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Haven Linkous; son, Phillip Wayne Linkous Sr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Haven ?June? Cook; Clairmont and...

Donald Daigle

Donald Daigle

Oct 31, 2006

DAIGLE, DONALD EDGARD PAUL, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He retired from Hercules in 1989 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church and served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius Joseph and Flossie Burlette Daigle....

William Mitchell

William Mitchell

Oct 24, 2006

MITCHELL, WILLIAM POSEY, age 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006. He was the son of the late Tokie Quesenberry and K. T. Mitchell. He was a former employee of Corning Glass Works where he worked for 22 years and Hubbell Lighting for 19 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Norma Jean (Judy) Mitchell;...

Hazel Richardson

Hazel Richardson

Oct 23, 2006

RICHARDSON, HAZEL COOPER, age 80, of Radford, formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2006, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucy Jones Cooper and by her husband Andrew Richardson. Surviving to cherish her memory are two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Shirley Richardson,...

Zona Grissom

Zona Grissom

Oct 23, 2006

GRISSOM, ZONA GALE, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jolene Wells. She is the daughter of Troy and Nellie Epperly, also surviving are her husband, Donald Grissom, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and David Bolejack; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and...

John Steele

John Steele

Oct 23, 2006

The Spirit of John E. (June) Steele,of Riner, passed from this earth in the early morning hours of October 23, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a prolonged illness. He was born October 12, 1922 in Montgomery County to J.B. Steele and Blanch Dobbins Steele. June was proud to be a veteran of the United States Navy having served honorably...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

James Clower

James Clower

Nov 20, 2006

CLOWER, JAMES LEWIS ?JIMMY?, age 65 of Shawsville died suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2006 while deer hunting. Jimmy was an avid hunter and a great friend to many. Jimmy was a Veteran having proudly served his country in the U. S. Army and was retired from Roanoke Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Blondine...

Smeltzer Langhorne

Smeltzer Langhorne

Nov 17, 2006

LANGHORNE, SMELTZER KEMP, age 84, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born and reared in Evington, VA (Campbell County), he was educated at New London Academy, Lynchburg College and the University of Virginia. He was a member of St Peters Anglican Catholic Church.. He had fifty years experience in industrial Engineering and industrial Management....

Brainard Hall

Brainard Hall

Nov 16, 2006

HALL, BRAINARD WILLIAM, age 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a WWII Veteran having proudly served in the U. S. Army for more than eight years. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Church and retired from G. E. with 26 years of service. He was the son of the late...

Joseph Stewart

Joseph Stewart

Nov 13, 2006

STEWART, JOSEPH CLAY, age 91, of Elliston, died peacefully at his home, Big Spring Farm, on Monday, November 13, 2006. He was born on January 29, 1915, in Seneca Hollow and was a 1939 graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering. Joe enjoyed a sixty-one year career as an auctioneer, presiding over auctions of land and livestock in Danville, Roanoke,...

Sean Doss

Sean Doss

Nov 12, 2006

DOSS, SEAN RICHARD, age 17 days old, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was the son of John Richard Doss, Jr. and Melinda Suzanna Smith both of Blacksburg. He is also survived by his sister, Brooklyn Angelica Doss; grandparents, Steven Lee & Lisa Smith of Blacksburg; Rebecca Lynn Gravely of Dublin and grandfather,...

Cynthia Minks

Cynthia Minks

Nov 10, 2006

MINKS, CYNTHIA JONES, age 41, of Pilot, passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. In loving memory of a wonderful mother and wife whose heart went out to anyone or any animal in need. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Dr. Rob Minks; a daughter, Taylor Anne-Marie James; a stepson, Kanaan Minks; her parents, Dewey...

Marie Harman

Marie Harman

Nov 9, 2006

HARMAN, MARIE J., 81, of Christiansburg, retired Clerk of the Court, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 9, 2006. She was born in Ohio, the daughter of the late Irene Browning Jennings of Natural Bridge and the late Kyle H. Jennings of Huffville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Harman, her brother, Kyle Jennings,...

Mary Perdue

Mary Perdue

Nov 9, 2006

PERDUE, MARY L., age 85, of Polk, Ohio, formerly of Shawsville, VA died Thursday, November 9, 2006 in Ashland, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Perdue whom she married August 12, 1943. Two sisters and one brother also survive her. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12 at the Horne Funeral Home...

Helen Sutherland

Helen Sutherland

Nov 8, 2006

SUTHERLAND, Helen Hixon, 78, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at her home. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Larry and Donah Sutherland, daughter and son-in-law; Marlene and Henry Stafford all of Christiansburg, brothers; Ruben Hixon, David Hixon, both of Christiansburg, James Hixon of Radford, Kenneth Hixon, sisters; Erma Frierson, both of Maryland, Ruby Wood, of Christiansburg....

Dorothy Gaffney

Dorothy Gaffney

Nov 7, 2006

GAFFNEY, DOROTHY A. ?Skeekie?, age 83, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital with her loving husband, Gerald, by her side. Skeekie was born in Bluefield, WV on March 28, 1923 to Milton and Dorothy Flinchum Harris. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Morris, Ray, and James Harris, and three sisters; Effie O?Neill,...

Lilburn Furrow

Lilburn Furrow

Nov 3, 2006

FURROW, LILBURN LESCO ?L.L.?, Christiansburg, Lesco was born on March 7, 1931, and went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2006, at the age of 75. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force. Lesco was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Furrow. He is survived by his children, Carleen Humphreys and husband, Lester, of Royse...

Edgar Graham

Edgar Graham

Nov 2, 2006

GRAHAM, EDGAR OAKLEY, age 97, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006. He was the son of the late Wister M. and Hattie Lane Graham. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dove Graham and a son, Lloyd Graham. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Dorothy Hollandsworth of Christiansburg; James & Doris Graham of...

Freeda Monday

Freeda Monday

Nov 1, 2006

MONDAY, FREEDA FOGUS, age 73, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Henry K. and Madeline B. Fogus. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Rev. William ?Bill? Monday...

Lucy Thurman

Lucy Thurman

Nov 1, 2006

THURMAN, LUCY MILDRED ROBERTS, age 95 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA. Mrs. Thurman was born April 2, 1911 in Bedford, VA. Mrs. Thurman was preceded in death by her parents, Thurston Eugene and Gypsy Nance Roberts; husband, Otis Zalon Thurman; brothers, James Wesley, Earl, Howard and Thurston (Buddy) Roberts and...

Rachel Linkous

Rachel Linkous

Oct 31, 2006

LINKOUS, RACHEL MARIE, age 70, of Blacksburg passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. She was the daughter to the late Fred and Cannie Nooncester Linkous. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Masion Linkous. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Haven Linkous; son, Phillip Wayne Linkous Sr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Haven ?June? Cook; Clairmont and...

Donald Daigle

Donald Daigle

Oct 31, 2006

DAIGLE, DONALD EDGARD PAUL, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He retired from Hercules in 1989 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church and served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius Joseph and Flossie Burlette Daigle....

William Mitchell

William Mitchell

Oct 24, 2006

MITCHELL, WILLIAM POSEY, age 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006. He was the son of the late Tokie Quesenberry and K. T. Mitchell. He was a former employee of Corning Glass Works where he worked for 22 years and Hubbell Lighting for 19 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Norma Jean (Judy) Mitchell;...

Hazel Richardson

Hazel Richardson

Oct 23, 2006

RICHARDSON, HAZEL COOPER, age 80, of Radford, formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2006, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucy Jones Cooper and by her husband Andrew Richardson. Surviving to cherish her memory are two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Shirley Richardson,...

Zona Grissom

Zona Grissom

Oct 23, 2006

GRISSOM, ZONA GALE, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jolene Wells. She is the daughter of Troy and Nellie Epperly, also surviving are her husband, Donald Grissom, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and David Bolejack; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and...

John Steele

John Steele

Oct 23, 2006

The Spirit of John E. (June) Steele,of Riner, passed from this earth in the early morning hours of October 23, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a prolonged illness. He was born October 12, 1922 in Montgomery County to J.B. Steele and Blanch Dobbins Steele. June was proud to be a veteran of the United States Navy having served honorably...