Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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