Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Frances Bramblett

Frances Bramblett

Apr 11, 2005

BRAMBLETT, FRANCES, age 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Edward Bramblett; two brothers, LeVan Obenshain and Kenneth Obenshain. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark & Katherine Bramblett of Montvale, VA; Rickey & Ruth Ann Bramblett of Waldorf, MD;...

Ellett Minnie

Ellett Minnie

Apr 10, 2005

ELLETT, MINNIE ELIZABETH (GRANNY), age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was the widow of the late Robert T. Ellett. She was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Guy F. & Juanita H. Ellett of Radford; grandchildren, Kevin Ellett of Christiansburg; Colleen & Kyle Farmer of Charlotte, NC;...

James Stone

James Stone

Apr 6, 2005

STONE, JAMES DILLARD, age 82, a longtime resident of Christiansburg, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Lura Dean Vest Stone. Dillard was a Veteran of World War II decorated with the Bronze Star and was a Prisoner of War. He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Roanoke Chapter; the...

Howard Newman

Howard Newman

Apr 6, 2005

NEWMAN, HOWARD CARLYLE, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Born April 28, 1925, he was a Veteran of the U. S. Army having served during World War II, a longtime member of the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church where he served as usher, deacon and a faithful occupant of the church balcony. He was a local businessman in...

Junior Miller

Junior Miller

Apr 4, 2005

MILLER, JUNIOR HAROLD, age 73, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Ophelia Gertrude Miller, Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy & Angie Miller, Check, Johnny & Lesa Miller, Pilot, George & Lori Miller, Pilot; daughter & son-in-law, Glenna & Pete Smith, Check; grandchildren, Tammy Lewis, Maryland; Timmy & Sharon Hopkins of Delaware; Lisa Smith of...

Floyd Reish

Floyd Reish

Apr 4, 2005

REISH, FLOYD EDMOND, age 86, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, Marcella Graham Reish. Survivors include his son and his family, Joseph Reish and his wife, Dottie Reish; two grandsons, Joseph and Michael Reish; a daughter and her family; Joyce Landreth and her husband, Patrick Landreth;...

Thomas Burton

Thomas Burton

Apr 3, 2005

BURTON, THOMAS WAYNE, age 52, of Christiansburg and formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005 surrounded by love. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Andrew Burton and his grandson, Hunter Scott Dempsey. Survivors include his wife, Paula J. Burton of Christiansburg; mother, Lois Q. McRoberts; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton Thomas Burton & Becca Wood; daughter...

Donna Chaffin

Donna Chaffin

Apr 3, 2005

CHAFIN, Donna Kay Dowdy, 45 of Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 3, 2005. She is survived by her son; Jason Cromer, daughter; Tanya Cromer, mother and father; Everett Dowdy and Juanita Wheeling Dowdy. She is also survived by two grandchildren; Madison and Landon Rogers, and one brother; Michael Wheeling. The family will receive friends from 5 ? 8 p.m. Tuesday, April...

Julia Stanley

Julia Stanley

Apr 3, 2005

STANLEY, Julia Willis ,age 97, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilden Stanley and five children, Angeta Stanley, Faye Stanley, Curtis Mullins, Geneva Crawford and Fern Mullins. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Kay Stanley of Christiansburg; a son, Dennis Wayne Stanley, Panama City, FL; 21 grandchildren...

Judi Shockley

Judi Shockley

Apr 2, 2005

Shockley, Judi Anne, 57 of Pulaski, died April 1, 2005 at Pulaski County Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005 at The HonreFuneral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. A FULL OBITUARY...

Bessie Steele

Bessie Steele

Apr 2, 2005

STEELE, BESSIE LOU O'NEIL, 83 of Christiansburg, departed this life on Friday, April 1, 2005. She was born May 9, 1921 in Christiansburg, VA. Bessie was a daughter of the late Mary Long O'Neil and Robert Wilson O'Neil of Christiansburg. She lived a simple life but was not a simple person. She raised four children, took care of her husband,...

Evelyn Graham

Evelyn Graham

Mar 31, 2005

GRAHAM, EVELYN FRANCES SMITH, age 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Edward and Sarah Dickerson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nile Graham, Sr., sisters, Belva Lee Hall; Mildred Ernestine Quick; brothers, Charlie Edward Smith, Jr., William Darvis Smith, and Walter Benson Smith. Survivors...

Fannie Spradlin Hamil

Fannie Spradlin Hamil

Mar 28, 2005

HAMIL, FANNIE LIGHT SPRADLIN, age 80, of Blacksburg, formerly Fannie Light Spradlin of Salem, went to her home with Jesus Monday, March 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Albert and Luemma Mae Light and her husband of 49 years, Wilson L. Spradlin. Survivors include her son, Jim L. Spradlin of Christiansburg; her daughter, Nancy Huffman...

Leonard Epperly

Leonard Epperly

Mar 26, 2005

EPPERLY, LEONARD WILLIAM "DUTCH", age 79, of Riner, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member and deacon of the North Fork Baptist Church and a longtime employee of Reed Lumber Company. The son of the late Posey and Lula Hixon Epperly he was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Epperly. Surviving...

Lelia Williams

Lelia Williams

Mar 26, 2005

WILLIAMS, LELIA WOOD, age 94, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born December 18, 1910 the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Ida McGuyer Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lloyd Williams, a son, Junior E. Williams; five sisters, Mamie Trump, Alice Johnson, Constance Miles, Mary Marston...

Eva Shaver

Eva Shaver

Mar 20, 2005

SHAVER, EVA LINKOUS, age 59, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by Ricky Dowdy, her companion of 19 years. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Micky and Judy Quesenberry of Fayetteville, NC; Eddie & Laura Quesenberry of Greensboro, NC; Angelia Q. & D. R. Mans of Christiansburg; mother, Eva Herndon of Bristol,...

Verl Ramey

Verl Ramey

Mar 18, 2005

RAMEY, Verl Edward, Jr, 61 of Christiansburg died at his home, Friday, March 18, 2005, after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father; Verl Edward Ramey, Sr. He is survived by his mother; Evelyn Palmer, sister; Linda Scaggs, both of Christiansburg, special aunt; Ruby Hall of KY, three children and their spouses; Ruslee McMillian, and Jody, Edward...

Thurman Reed

Thurman Reed

Mar 17, 2005

REED, THURMAN, age 80, of Shawsville, VA passed away March 17, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Reed and Berta May Ratliff. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Helen Reed of Shawsville; children, Kathy Slate and husband, Kermit of Shawsville, Judy Taylor and husband, Bobby of South...

Woodrow Rose

Woodrow Rose

Mar 17, 2005

ROSE, WOODROW Theodore, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Albert and Mary Kathleen Luckado Rose. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara Rose; his children, Tommy Rose of Christiansburg; Barbara Diane Skipper of Glade Spring; George Michael Rose, Harvey Lee Rose, Richard Wayne Rose and David...

Rellie Gunter

Rellie Gunter

Mar 16, 2005

GUNTER, RELLIE LUCILLE, age 92, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005. She was preceded in death by her two grandchildren, Timmy Sowder, Gregory Epperly and one great grandchild. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Frankie Lou & Frankie Epperly of Elliston; Barbara & Kenneth Sowder of Shawsville; five grandchildren, Donna King, Rodney Sowder and his wife, Jewell;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Frances Bramblett

Frances Bramblett

Apr 11, 2005

BRAMBLETT, FRANCES, age 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Edward Bramblett; two brothers, LeVan Obenshain and Kenneth Obenshain. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark & Katherine Bramblett of Montvale, VA; Rickey & Ruth Ann Bramblett of Waldorf, MD;...

Ellett Minnie

Ellett Minnie

Apr 10, 2005

ELLETT, MINNIE ELIZABETH (GRANNY), age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was the widow of the late Robert T. Ellett. She was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Guy F. & Juanita H. Ellett of Radford; grandchildren, Kevin Ellett of Christiansburg; Colleen & Kyle Farmer of Charlotte, NC;...

James Stone

James Stone

Apr 6, 2005

STONE, JAMES DILLARD, age 82, a longtime resident of Christiansburg, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Lura Dean Vest Stone. Dillard was a Veteran of World War II decorated with the Bronze Star and was a Prisoner of War. He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Roanoke Chapter; the...

Howard Newman

Howard Newman

Apr 6, 2005

NEWMAN, HOWARD CARLYLE, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Born April 28, 1925, he was a Veteran of the U. S. Army having served during World War II, a longtime member of the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church where he served as usher, deacon and a faithful occupant of the church balcony. He was a local businessman in...

Junior Miller

Junior Miller

Apr 4, 2005

MILLER, JUNIOR HAROLD, age 73, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Ophelia Gertrude Miller, Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy & Angie Miller, Check, Johnny & Lesa Miller, Pilot, George & Lori Miller, Pilot; daughter & son-in-law, Glenna & Pete Smith, Check; grandchildren, Tammy Lewis, Maryland; Timmy & Sharon Hopkins of Delaware; Lisa Smith of...

Floyd Reish

Floyd Reish

Apr 4, 2005

REISH, FLOYD EDMOND, age 86, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, Marcella Graham Reish. Survivors include his son and his family, Joseph Reish and his wife, Dottie Reish; two grandsons, Joseph and Michael Reish; a daughter and her family; Joyce Landreth and her husband, Patrick Landreth;...

Thomas Burton

Thomas Burton

Apr 3, 2005

BURTON, THOMAS WAYNE, age 52, of Christiansburg and formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005 surrounded by love. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Andrew Burton and his grandson, Hunter Scott Dempsey. Survivors include his wife, Paula J. Burton of Christiansburg; mother, Lois Q. McRoberts; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton Thomas Burton & Becca Wood; daughter...

Donna Chaffin

Donna Chaffin

Apr 3, 2005

CHAFIN, Donna Kay Dowdy, 45 of Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 3, 2005. She is survived by her son; Jason Cromer, daughter; Tanya Cromer, mother and father; Everett Dowdy and Juanita Wheeling Dowdy. She is also survived by two grandchildren; Madison and Landon Rogers, and one brother; Michael Wheeling. The family will receive friends from 5 ? 8 p.m. Tuesday, April...

Julia Stanley

Julia Stanley

Apr 3, 2005

STANLEY, Julia Willis ,age 97, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilden Stanley and five children, Angeta Stanley, Faye Stanley, Curtis Mullins, Geneva Crawford and Fern Mullins. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Kay Stanley of Christiansburg; a son, Dennis Wayne Stanley, Panama City, FL; 21 grandchildren...

Judi Shockley

Judi Shockley

Apr 2, 2005

Shockley, Judi Anne, 57 of Pulaski, died April 1, 2005 at Pulaski County Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005 at The HonreFuneral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. A FULL OBITUARY...

Bessie Steele

Bessie Steele

Apr 2, 2005

STEELE, BESSIE LOU O'NEIL, 83 of Christiansburg, departed this life on Friday, April 1, 2005. She was born May 9, 1921 in Christiansburg, VA. Bessie was a daughter of the late Mary Long O'Neil and Robert Wilson O'Neil of Christiansburg. She lived a simple life but was not a simple person. She raised four children, took care of her husband,...

Evelyn Graham

Evelyn Graham

Mar 31, 2005

GRAHAM, EVELYN FRANCES SMITH, age 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Edward and Sarah Dickerson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nile Graham, Sr., sisters, Belva Lee Hall; Mildred Ernestine Quick; brothers, Charlie Edward Smith, Jr., William Darvis Smith, and Walter Benson Smith. Survivors...

Fannie Spradlin Hamil

Fannie Spradlin Hamil

Mar 28, 2005

HAMIL, FANNIE LIGHT SPRADLIN, age 80, of Blacksburg, formerly Fannie Light Spradlin of Salem, went to her home with Jesus Monday, March 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Albert and Luemma Mae Light and her husband of 49 years, Wilson L. Spradlin. Survivors include her son, Jim L. Spradlin of Christiansburg; her daughter, Nancy Huffman...

Leonard Epperly

Leonard Epperly

Mar 26, 2005

EPPERLY, LEONARD WILLIAM "DUTCH", age 79, of Riner, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member and deacon of the North Fork Baptist Church and a longtime employee of Reed Lumber Company. The son of the late Posey and Lula Hixon Epperly he was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Epperly. Surviving...

Lelia Williams

Lelia Williams

Mar 26, 2005

WILLIAMS, LELIA WOOD, age 94, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born December 18, 1910 the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Ida McGuyer Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lloyd Williams, a son, Junior E. Williams; five sisters, Mamie Trump, Alice Johnson, Constance Miles, Mary Marston...

Eva Shaver

Eva Shaver

Mar 20, 2005

SHAVER, EVA LINKOUS, age 59, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by Ricky Dowdy, her companion of 19 years. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Micky and Judy Quesenberry of Fayetteville, NC; Eddie & Laura Quesenberry of Greensboro, NC; Angelia Q. & D. R. Mans of Christiansburg; mother, Eva Herndon of Bristol,...

Verl Ramey

Verl Ramey

Mar 18, 2005

RAMEY, Verl Edward, Jr, 61 of Christiansburg died at his home, Friday, March 18, 2005, after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father; Verl Edward Ramey, Sr. He is survived by his mother; Evelyn Palmer, sister; Linda Scaggs, both of Christiansburg, special aunt; Ruby Hall of KY, three children and their spouses; Ruslee McMillian, and Jody, Edward...

Thurman Reed

Thurman Reed

Mar 17, 2005

REED, THURMAN, age 80, of Shawsville, VA passed away March 17, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Reed and Berta May Ratliff. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Helen Reed of Shawsville; children, Kathy Slate and husband, Kermit of Shawsville, Judy Taylor and husband, Bobby of South...

Woodrow Rose

Woodrow Rose

Mar 17, 2005

ROSE, WOODROW Theodore, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Albert and Mary Kathleen Luckado Rose. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara Rose; his children, Tommy Rose of Christiansburg; Barbara Diane Skipper of Glade Spring; George Michael Rose, Harvey Lee Rose, Richard Wayne Rose and David...

Rellie Gunter

Rellie Gunter

Mar 16, 2005

GUNTER, RELLIE LUCILLE, age 92, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005. She was preceded in death by her two grandchildren, Timmy Sowder, Gregory Epperly and one great grandchild. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Frankie Lou & Frankie Epperly of Elliston; Barbara & Kenneth Sowder of Shawsville; five grandchildren, Donna King, Rodney Sowder and his wife, Jewell;...

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