Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Bobby Cole

Bobby Cole

Apr 30, 2006

COLE, BOBBY HARMAN, age 70, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer and leukemia. Bobby proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from Federal Mogul and Hubbell Lighting. He was an avid sportsman and race car fan. Bobby was a friend to all and will be...

David Trout

David Trout

Apr 28, 2006

Trout, David Vreeland, 51, of Christiansburg passed away April 28, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Jurisson Trout; son, David Alan Trout, from Christiansburg, and fianc?, Rachel Anne Buratti, currently residing in Pittsburgh, PA ; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Justin Biel, of Blacksburg, VA; son, Zacharias V. Trout, of Christiansburg; parents, Paul and...

Allen Miller

Allen Miller

Apr 25, 2006

MILLER, ALLEN MOSBY, age 94, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a longtime employee of Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hall Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory...

Billie Walton

Billie Walton

Apr 22, 2006

WALTON, BILLIE SHORT, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Walton, Jr. and son, Robert (Bobby) Walton, III. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Lee Walton and Anne Shuford Poole and husband, George, all of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Kevin Shuford and wife April; Laura Shuford and fianc? Brad...

Lessie Smith

Lessie Smith

Apr 20, 2006

SMITH, LESSIE HARRIS, 92, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Mamie Harris and her sister, Alma Gay Harris. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Harold Smith, Norma Smith Bobbitt, and Rebecca (Becky) Smith; a son-in-law, Frank Bobbitt, a...

Donald Huffman

Donald Huffman

Apr 18, 2006

HUFFMAN, DONALD REEVES, age 77, of Pembroke and formerly of the Newport Level Green Community passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Giles Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Level Green Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Rettie D. Huffman and...

Margaret Deweese

Margaret Deweese

Apr 18, 2006

DEWEESE, MARGARET LEIGH, age 58, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter to the late John and Edna Raines. Also preceding her in death was her brother, James Irvin Raines. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roger Deweese, Sr.; daughter, Alisa Deweese; son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Rebecca Yopp; step...

Melinda Howell

Melinda Howell

Apr 17, 2006

HOWELL, MELINDA GAIL, age 42, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 after a long courageous battle with Crohn?s disease. She was a former employee of Schewel Furniture with over eleven years of service. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Timothy ?Bo? Howell; children, Cindy, Chase and Chloe; grandchildren, Clarissa and Caleb; sisters, Rhonda Boyd, Barbara Lilly,...

Mark Miller

Mark Miller

Apr 16, 2006

MILLER, MARK DAVID, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Junior Allen Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother and caregiver for 30 years, Helen Lorene Custer-Miller; his sister, Brenda Diane Miller of Christiansburg;...

Reba Hamlin

Reba Hamlin

Apr 14, 2006

Hamlin, Reba Lorine Sheppard, 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Mattie Rucker Sheppard and she also was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hamlin, Jr.. Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve W. and Ida Hamlin and Roger...

William Jones

William Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jones, William P., 71, of Christiansburg, passed away at the New River Valley Medical Center on April 14, 2006. He is survived by his daughter; Lori Lea Parry, of Alabama; brother; Richard Jones and his wife, Josephine, of Christiansburg; sisters Nancy and Kaywood Graham, of Blacksburg, and Frances & Aubrey Sheppard, of Blacksburg; and a granddaughter, Kayleigh Thornhill, of Alabama....

Ora Higgs

Ora Higgs

Apr 14, 2006

Higgs, Ora Cox Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was born in Montgomery County on September 11, 1907 to the late Leonard and Lena Cox. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, her husbands, Leslie Lester and Henry L. Higgs, a dear daughter-in-law, Frances Lester, and Rocky,...

Donna Phillips

Donna Phillips

Apr 11, 2006

PHILLIPS, DONNA ANN CALDWELL, age 46, of Elgin, SC, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Survivors include her mother, Betty Compton, Fairlawn; father and step-mother, Don & Georgia Compton, Ellett Valley; sons and daughter-in-law, Paul & Lisa Caldwell of Blacksburg; Christopher Caldwell, SC; ex-husbands and special friends, David Phillips, SC; Petey Caldwell, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Skyler Caldwell,...

James Jones

James Jones

Apr 10, 2006

JONES, JAMES ALAN (JAMIE), age 34, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Judy Jones; his father, Roger Jones; a daughter, Cierra Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa & Brian Sheppard; niece, Madison Sheppard and many friends throughout the New River Valley. The family will receive friends from...

Margaret Moles

Margaret Moles

Apr 10, 2006

MOLES, MARGARET AKERS ?PEGGY?, born July 18, 1940, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Welsie and Donna M. Akers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Nathan Moles and her sister, Mildred Walker. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Lura Stone

Lura Stone

Apr 5, 2006

?Well done, good and faithful servant!? (Matthew 25:23a) Lura Dean Stone, 83, long time resident of Christiansburg, VA died April 5, 2006. Lura is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James Dillard, exactly one year ago. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Don Parker of Blue Ridge. Also surviving are, granddaughters...

Mary Spicer

Mary Spicer

Apr 4, 2006

SPICER, Mary Devota, "DODIE" one of "God's special children", went to sleep at Montgomery Regional Hospital and entered into eternal rest. "Dodie" was born on February 10, 1941 to Robert Allen and Lois Dudley Spicer. She was preceded in death by her father and a nephew, Michael John Dickerson. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother and constant...

Raymond Stewart

Raymond Stewart

Apr 1, 2006

STEWART, RAYMOND SYLVESTER, of Christiansburg, Virginia died on April 1, 2006 at the age of 66. He died in his home surrounded by his family and friends after a lengthy battle with cancer. ?Flea?, a nickname given by a teacher, was born in Montgomery County and grew up in the Belmont community and later became actively involved in community affairs....

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Mar 31, 2006

CUSTER, KENNETH HOUSTON, SR., age 63, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2006. He was a retired employee of Virginia Tech with over thirty-six years of service. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Custer, sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Shari Custer, Darrell and Gail Custer, all of Christiansburg, Jeff...

Myra Bishop

Myra Bishop

Mar 31, 2006

Bishop, Myra Martin, age 79 of Dublin, loving mother, grandmother and dear friend to many, died March 31, 2006 at Pulaski Health care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Ezra Bishop, Jr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Mark and Ann Sheppard, Grant and Georgia Sheppard and Nelson Sheppard, her step-son and his wife;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Bobby Cole

Bobby Cole

Apr 30, 2006

COLE, BOBBY HARMAN, age 70, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer and leukemia. Bobby proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from Federal Mogul and Hubbell Lighting. He was an avid sportsman and race car fan. Bobby was a friend to all and will be...

David Trout

David Trout

Apr 28, 2006

Trout, David Vreeland, 51, of Christiansburg passed away April 28, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Jurisson Trout; son, David Alan Trout, from Christiansburg, and fianc?, Rachel Anne Buratti, currently residing in Pittsburgh, PA ; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Justin Biel, of Blacksburg, VA; son, Zacharias V. Trout, of Christiansburg; parents, Paul and...

Allen Miller

Allen Miller

Apr 25, 2006

MILLER, ALLEN MOSBY, age 94, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a longtime employee of Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hall Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory...

Billie Walton

Billie Walton

Apr 22, 2006

WALTON, BILLIE SHORT, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Walton, Jr. and son, Robert (Bobby) Walton, III. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Lee Walton and Anne Shuford Poole and husband, George, all of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Kevin Shuford and wife April; Laura Shuford and fianc? Brad...

Lessie Smith

Lessie Smith

Apr 20, 2006

SMITH, LESSIE HARRIS, 92, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Mamie Harris and her sister, Alma Gay Harris. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Harold Smith, Norma Smith Bobbitt, and Rebecca (Becky) Smith; a son-in-law, Frank Bobbitt, a...

Donald Huffman

Donald Huffman

Apr 18, 2006

HUFFMAN, DONALD REEVES, age 77, of Pembroke and formerly of the Newport Level Green Community passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Giles Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Level Green Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Rettie D. Huffman and...

Margaret Deweese

Margaret Deweese

Apr 18, 2006

DEWEESE, MARGARET LEIGH, age 58, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter to the late John and Edna Raines. Also preceding her in death was her brother, James Irvin Raines. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roger Deweese, Sr.; daughter, Alisa Deweese; son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Rebecca Yopp; step...

Melinda Howell

Melinda Howell

Apr 17, 2006

HOWELL, MELINDA GAIL, age 42, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 after a long courageous battle with Crohn?s disease. She was a former employee of Schewel Furniture with over eleven years of service. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Timothy ?Bo? Howell; children, Cindy, Chase and Chloe; grandchildren, Clarissa and Caleb; sisters, Rhonda Boyd, Barbara Lilly,...

Mark Miller

Mark Miller

Apr 16, 2006

MILLER, MARK DAVID, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Junior Allen Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother and caregiver for 30 years, Helen Lorene Custer-Miller; his sister, Brenda Diane Miller of Christiansburg;...

Reba Hamlin

Reba Hamlin

Apr 14, 2006

Hamlin, Reba Lorine Sheppard, 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Mattie Rucker Sheppard and she also was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hamlin, Jr.. Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve W. and Ida Hamlin and Roger...

William Jones

William Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jones, William P., 71, of Christiansburg, passed away at the New River Valley Medical Center on April 14, 2006. He is survived by his daughter; Lori Lea Parry, of Alabama; brother; Richard Jones and his wife, Josephine, of Christiansburg; sisters Nancy and Kaywood Graham, of Blacksburg, and Frances & Aubrey Sheppard, of Blacksburg; and a granddaughter, Kayleigh Thornhill, of Alabama....

Ora Higgs

Ora Higgs

Apr 14, 2006

Higgs, Ora Cox Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was born in Montgomery County on September 11, 1907 to the late Leonard and Lena Cox. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, her husbands, Leslie Lester and Henry L. Higgs, a dear daughter-in-law, Frances Lester, and Rocky,...

Donna Phillips

Donna Phillips

Apr 11, 2006

PHILLIPS, DONNA ANN CALDWELL, age 46, of Elgin, SC, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Survivors include her mother, Betty Compton, Fairlawn; father and step-mother, Don & Georgia Compton, Ellett Valley; sons and daughter-in-law, Paul & Lisa Caldwell of Blacksburg; Christopher Caldwell, SC; ex-husbands and special friends, David Phillips, SC; Petey Caldwell, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Skyler Caldwell,...

James Jones

James Jones

Apr 10, 2006

JONES, JAMES ALAN (JAMIE), age 34, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Judy Jones; his father, Roger Jones; a daughter, Cierra Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa & Brian Sheppard; niece, Madison Sheppard and many friends throughout the New River Valley. The family will receive friends from...

Margaret Moles

Margaret Moles

Apr 10, 2006

MOLES, MARGARET AKERS ?PEGGY?, born July 18, 1940, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Welsie and Donna M. Akers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Nathan Moles and her sister, Mildred Walker. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Lura Stone

Lura Stone

Apr 5, 2006

?Well done, good and faithful servant!? (Matthew 25:23a) Lura Dean Stone, 83, long time resident of Christiansburg, VA died April 5, 2006. Lura is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James Dillard, exactly one year ago. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Don Parker of Blue Ridge. Also surviving are, granddaughters...

Mary Spicer

Mary Spicer

Apr 4, 2006

SPICER, Mary Devota, "DODIE" one of "God's special children", went to sleep at Montgomery Regional Hospital and entered into eternal rest. "Dodie" was born on February 10, 1941 to Robert Allen and Lois Dudley Spicer. She was preceded in death by her father and a nephew, Michael John Dickerson. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother and constant...

Raymond Stewart

Raymond Stewart

Apr 1, 2006

STEWART, RAYMOND SYLVESTER, of Christiansburg, Virginia died on April 1, 2006 at the age of 66. He died in his home surrounded by his family and friends after a lengthy battle with cancer. ?Flea?, a nickname given by a teacher, was born in Montgomery County and grew up in the Belmont community and later became actively involved in community affairs....

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Mar 31, 2006

CUSTER, KENNETH HOUSTON, SR., age 63, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2006. He was a retired employee of Virginia Tech with over thirty-six years of service. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Custer, sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Shari Custer, Darrell and Gail Custer, all of Christiansburg, Jeff...

Myra Bishop

Myra Bishop

Mar 31, 2006

Bishop, Myra Martin, age 79 of Dublin, loving mother, grandmother and dear friend to many, died March 31, 2006 at Pulaski Health care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Ezra Bishop, Jr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Mark and Ann Sheppard, Grant and Georgia Sheppard and Nelson Sheppard, her step-son and his wife;...