Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Eric Sutphin

Eric Sutphin

Aug 21, 2006

SUTPHIN, CORPORAL ERIC EVINE, 40, of Christiansburg, died in the line of duty Monday, August 21, 2006. Coporal Sutphin had over 13 years of law enforcement experience serving with Buchanan Police Department, Charlottesville City Police Department, Albermarle County Police Department, Fluvanna County Sheriffs Department, and his final years with Montgomery County Sheriffs Department. Corporal Sutphin also served seven years in...

Betty Stewart

Betty Stewart

Aug 20, 2006

Betty Schenk Stewart, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, died Sunday, August 20, 2006. She was born in Bedford, Va. on Oct. 20, 1925, a daughter of Rosa Lewis Schenk and George Winston Schenk. She received an associate degree in merchandising from the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary, and worked as a personnel manager for department...

Derrick McFarland

Derrick McFarland

Aug 20, 2006

McFARLAND, DERRICK LAMONT, age 32, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006, giving his life to protect others. Derrick was a loving and dedicated son, husband, father, friends and colleague. He was an employee of Montgomery Regional Hospital where he worked as a security guard. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Cindy Dowell McFarland; children, Jonathan Andrew...

Lena Howell

Lena Howell

Aug 19, 2006

Howell, Lena Marie, Infant daughter of Jessie and Shirley Howell, of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 19, 2006. Arrangements pending with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (540)382-2612

Bower Kyle

Bower Kyle

Aug 18, 2006

Kyle Bower, Jr. Bower, Jr., Kyle, 65, of Christiansburg went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 18, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle Bower, Sr. and Lucille Britt Bower. He attended Christiansburg High School and was an Army veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leo Middleton...

Flinchum Henry

Flinchum Henry

Aug 18, 2006

Flinchum, Henry Nelson went to be with the Lord, Aug. 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center, Radford, VA. Nelson was a member of the Oak Grove Church. He retired from Imperial Reading with 40 years and 6 years with Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Ross and Charity Kirkner Flinchum; a sister, Velma...

Rebecca Gutshall

Rebecca Gutshall

Aug 15, 2006

GUTSHALL, REBECCA TERRY, age 94, widow of Harper Lee Gutshall, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, August 15, 2006. She was born December 12, 1911 in Highland County, a daughter of father, Elzie Terry and mother, Lottie Terry. Mrs. Gutshall was previously employed by Leggett Department Store. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. Rebecca was preceded in...

Sophie Phelps

Sophie Phelps

Aug 9, 2006

PHELPS, SOPHIE MARY ZAWKO, age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2006, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late John and Katherine (Cucik) Zawko, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugo Lee Phelps, brothers, Pete, Nick, Mike, Steven and Joseph, also a sister, Ann Hoodak. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,...

William Henley

William Henley

Aug 8, 2006

USE MARINE LOGO HENLEY, WILLIAM FRANKLIN (JR.),age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. He was born April 2, 1931 in Eden, NC to his late parents William Franklin, Sr. and Gladys Henley. William followed Jesus throughout his life and expressed joy with the opportunity to be with the Lord. He was a Vice-President...

Ronald Buckner

Ronald Buckner

Aug 6, 2006

BUCKNER, RONALD DAVIS, age 43, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mont and Ada Thompson and Ed and Opal Buckner. He is survived by his son, Issac Ronald Buckner of Willis; mother, Beulah Dalton of Christiansburg; father, Troy Buckner and his wife, Joann of Cana, VA;...

Norman McNabb

Norman McNabb

Aug 4, 2006

McNabb, Norman Lee, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away August 4, 2006. Mr. McNabb was the son of the late Luther and Florance McNabb. A member of Belmont Christian Church, he was active in the over 50 ministries and he served his country for 42 years as a member of the armed forces and the civil service. He was president of...

Ann Whitley

Ann Whitley

Jul 30, 2006

WHITLEY, ANN LEE, age 93, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin G. and Ellen Ray Lee; her son, Dirk C. Whitley. Survivors include her grandchildren, David & Linda Whitley and great granddaughter, Erica Whitley; Jane & David Contis and their children, Alex, Andrew and Elena;...

Robert Doss

Robert Doss

Jul 30, 2006

DOSS, ROBERT CHARLES, SR., age 63, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Betty L. Doss; daughters, Belinda G. Doss and Angela M. Doss; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert C. & Joyce Doss, Jr.; Josh R. Doss; grandchildren, Melonie L. Epperly and Brittany D. Doss; brother, Sonny Doss; close friends Butch Luckadoo...

Calvin Jones

Calvin Jones

Jul 29, 2006

JONES, CALVIN R., age 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at his home in Christiansburg surrounded by his family. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren; a retired employee of First National Bank and Weiman Upholstery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Blake and Elizabeth C. Jones....

Joshua Ogle

Joshua Ogle

Jul 27, 2006

OGLE, JOSHUA DANIEL ?JOSH?, age 18, of Christiansburg, departed from his earthly home on Thursday, July 27, 2006 to join his heavenly father as a result of a motorcycle accident. He attended the Auburn Baptist Church and employed by B?s Fabricating and Mechanical in Dublin as a certified welder. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Cletus and Lila Lester, he...

Frederick Smith

Frederick Smith

Jul 26, 2006

SMITH, FREDERICK KARL, age 59, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Brenda H. Smith, parents, Carl F. & Carrie S. Smith of Manassas; sisters, Karyl Kayton of Charlottesville, Kirsten Joiner of Manassas. Memorial services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church with the Rev....

Ralph Roop

Ralph Roop

Jul 19, 2006

Roop, Ralph Miller, 58, of Christiansburg, died at his home, Wednesday, July 19, 2006. He is survived by his wife; Suzie Myers Roop, Daughters; Carrie Suzan Roop, and Lori Michelle Roop, all of Christiansburg. his granddaughter; Izabella Rose DeJohn of Christiansburg, A special daughter; Debbie C. Moore of Radford, Also surviving are his sisters, brothers-in-law, brother and sister-in-law; Louise &...

Ruby Long

Ruby Long

Jul 16, 2006

LONG, RUBY M. CALDWELL, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at her home. Graciously sent from above to us below, our precious and loving Mother, Grandmother-n-Great Granny known to many as Mom or Granny known as a loving teacher of many ways. Ruby was a babysitter for 30 years, she loved her children, gardening, canning and her flower...

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Jul 16, 2006

MARTIN, MARY SUE CALDWELL ?SIS? of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at her home. Born and raised in Covington she was the daughter of the late, Ray M. & Janie F. Caldwell. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, David; sister, Anne Wright of Catawba; brother and sister-in-law, David...

James Miller

James Miller

Jul 10, 2006

Miller, James A., 83 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 10, 2006 from his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Harrison and Verdie Miller, and one sister; Mary Linkous. Surviving are his wife of 60 years; Mary Miller, two daughters and sons-in-law; Pat and Glen Stallard of...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Eric Sutphin

Eric Sutphin

Aug 21, 2006

SUTPHIN, CORPORAL ERIC EVINE, 40, of Christiansburg, died in the line of duty Monday, August 21, 2006. Coporal Sutphin had over 13 years of law enforcement experience serving with Buchanan Police Department, Charlottesville City Police Department, Albermarle County Police Department, Fluvanna County Sheriffs Department, and his final years with Montgomery County Sheriffs Department. Corporal Sutphin also served seven years in...

Betty Stewart

Betty Stewart

Aug 20, 2006

Betty Schenk Stewart, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, died Sunday, August 20, 2006. She was born in Bedford, Va. on Oct. 20, 1925, a daughter of Rosa Lewis Schenk and George Winston Schenk. She received an associate degree in merchandising from the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary, and worked as a personnel manager for department...

Derrick McFarland

Derrick McFarland

Aug 20, 2006

McFARLAND, DERRICK LAMONT, age 32, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006, giving his life to protect others. Derrick was a loving and dedicated son, husband, father, friends and colleague. He was an employee of Montgomery Regional Hospital where he worked as a security guard. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Cindy Dowell McFarland; children, Jonathan Andrew...

Lena Howell

Lena Howell

Aug 19, 2006

Howell, Lena Marie, Infant daughter of Jessie and Shirley Howell, of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 19, 2006. Arrangements pending with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (540)382-2612

Bower Kyle

Bower Kyle

Aug 18, 2006

Kyle Bower, Jr. Bower, Jr., Kyle, 65, of Christiansburg went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 18, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle Bower, Sr. and Lucille Britt Bower. He attended Christiansburg High School and was an Army veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leo Middleton...

Flinchum Henry

Flinchum Henry

Aug 18, 2006

Flinchum, Henry Nelson went to be with the Lord, Aug. 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center, Radford, VA. Nelson was a member of the Oak Grove Church. He retired from Imperial Reading with 40 years and 6 years with Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Ross and Charity Kirkner Flinchum; a sister, Velma...

Rebecca Gutshall

Rebecca Gutshall

Aug 15, 2006

GUTSHALL, REBECCA TERRY, age 94, widow of Harper Lee Gutshall, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, August 15, 2006. She was born December 12, 1911 in Highland County, a daughter of father, Elzie Terry and mother, Lottie Terry. Mrs. Gutshall was previously employed by Leggett Department Store. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. Rebecca was preceded in...

Sophie Phelps

Sophie Phelps

Aug 9, 2006

PHELPS, SOPHIE MARY ZAWKO, age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2006, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late John and Katherine (Cucik) Zawko, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugo Lee Phelps, brothers, Pete, Nick, Mike, Steven and Joseph, also a sister, Ann Hoodak. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,...

William Henley

William Henley

Aug 8, 2006

USE MARINE LOGO HENLEY, WILLIAM FRANKLIN (JR.),age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. He was born April 2, 1931 in Eden, NC to his late parents William Franklin, Sr. and Gladys Henley. William followed Jesus throughout his life and expressed joy with the opportunity to be with the Lord. He was a Vice-President...

Ronald Buckner

Ronald Buckner

Aug 6, 2006

BUCKNER, RONALD DAVIS, age 43, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mont and Ada Thompson and Ed and Opal Buckner. He is survived by his son, Issac Ronald Buckner of Willis; mother, Beulah Dalton of Christiansburg; father, Troy Buckner and his wife, Joann of Cana, VA;...

Norman McNabb

Norman McNabb

Aug 4, 2006

McNabb, Norman Lee, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away August 4, 2006. Mr. McNabb was the son of the late Luther and Florance McNabb. A member of Belmont Christian Church, he was active in the over 50 ministries and he served his country for 42 years as a member of the armed forces and the civil service. He was president of...

Ann Whitley

Ann Whitley

Jul 30, 2006

WHITLEY, ANN LEE, age 93, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin G. and Ellen Ray Lee; her son, Dirk C. Whitley. Survivors include her grandchildren, David & Linda Whitley and great granddaughter, Erica Whitley; Jane & David Contis and their children, Alex, Andrew and Elena;...

Robert Doss

Robert Doss

Jul 30, 2006

DOSS, ROBERT CHARLES, SR., age 63, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Betty L. Doss; daughters, Belinda G. Doss and Angela M. Doss; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert C. & Joyce Doss, Jr.; Josh R. Doss; grandchildren, Melonie L. Epperly and Brittany D. Doss; brother, Sonny Doss; close friends Butch Luckadoo...

Calvin Jones

Calvin Jones

Jul 29, 2006

JONES, CALVIN R., age 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at his home in Christiansburg surrounded by his family. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren; a retired employee of First National Bank and Weiman Upholstery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Blake and Elizabeth C. Jones....

Joshua Ogle

Joshua Ogle

Jul 27, 2006

OGLE, JOSHUA DANIEL ?JOSH?, age 18, of Christiansburg, departed from his earthly home on Thursday, July 27, 2006 to join his heavenly father as a result of a motorcycle accident. He attended the Auburn Baptist Church and employed by B?s Fabricating and Mechanical in Dublin as a certified welder. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Cletus and Lila Lester, he...

Frederick Smith

Frederick Smith

Jul 26, 2006

SMITH, FREDERICK KARL, age 59, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Brenda H. Smith, parents, Carl F. & Carrie S. Smith of Manassas; sisters, Karyl Kayton of Charlottesville, Kirsten Joiner of Manassas. Memorial services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church with the Rev....

Ralph Roop

Ralph Roop

Jul 19, 2006

Roop, Ralph Miller, 58, of Christiansburg, died at his home, Wednesday, July 19, 2006. He is survived by his wife; Suzie Myers Roop, Daughters; Carrie Suzan Roop, and Lori Michelle Roop, all of Christiansburg. his granddaughter; Izabella Rose DeJohn of Christiansburg, A special daughter; Debbie C. Moore of Radford, Also surviving are his sisters, brothers-in-law, brother and sister-in-law; Louise &...

Ruby Long

Ruby Long

Jul 16, 2006

LONG, RUBY M. CALDWELL, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at her home. Graciously sent from above to us below, our precious and loving Mother, Grandmother-n-Great Granny known to many as Mom or Granny known as a loving teacher of many ways. Ruby was a babysitter for 30 years, she loved her children, gardening, canning and her flower...

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Jul 16, 2006

MARTIN, MARY SUE CALDWELL ?SIS? of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at her home. Born and raised in Covington she was the daughter of the late, Ray M. & Janie F. Caldwell. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, David; sister, Anne Wright of Catawba; brother and sister-in-law, David...

James Miller

James Miller

Jul 10, 2006

Miller, James A., 83 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 10, 2006 from his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Harrison and Verdie Miller, and one sister; Mary Linkous. Surviving are his wife of 60 years; Mary Miller, two daughters and sons-in-law; Pat and Glen Stallard of...