Obituaries
Mildred Angle
Jun 29, 2006
ANGLE Mildred Harrington, 74, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mildred was born in Arlington, VA to the late Holman Jessie Harrington and Ann Merriweather Harrington. She graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Arlington. She later held the position of Activities Director at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She is preceded in...
Dorsey Bower
Jun 29, 2006
BOWER, Dorsey Junior, of Blacksburg born: February 28, 1913 and died June 29, 2006, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He married Esther Ann Chafin on April 28th 1934. Mr. Bower entered the military service December 22, 1943. He trained and served as a rifle squad leader in World War II during operation against the enemy in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg in Germany....
Barbara Thompson
Jun 29, 2006
THOMPSON, BARBARA JEAN HIXON, age 71, of Smyth County, VA, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA. She was born, August 11, 1934 in Montgomery County, VA the daughter of the late William H. and Mackie Hixon. She is survived by her husband, Edward A. Thompson, several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...
Clalude Miles
Jun 25, 2006
MILES, SR., CLAUDE JACKSON, age 97, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. Claude was son of the late Joseph Jackson and Virginia Alice Wirt Miles. Also preceding him in death his wife of 64 years, Martha Etta Britt Miles; brothers, Henry, Clarence, and Shorty Miles; sisters, Ethel...
Jacob Kirkner
Jun 25, 2006
KIRKNER, JACOB JACKSON (Jake), age 29, of Shawsville, beloved by family and friends to all, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2006 as he was surrounded by loved ones. His spirited, good-nature, and enthusiasm for life allowed Jake to fill his three decades with more friends and adventures than most people might experience in a long...
Sidney Woolwine
Jun 22, 2006
WOOLWINE, SIDNEY J., 70, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sidney was a retired employee from General Electric and a member of Faith Christian Church. He was an avid golfer and a 45 year member of Round Meadow Country Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy...
Judy Miller
Jun 15, 2006
Miller, Judy Ann Thompson, age 62, of Christiansburg, died June 15, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Thompson, and her sister, Jean Peters. Mrs. Miller is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Lisa Miller, of Christiansburg; daughter, Jennifer Eggers, of Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon, Loren, and Rachel Eggers; father,...
Gaye Simpkins
Jun 10, 2006
SIMPKINS, Gaye Vest, peacefully passed away from this life, Saturday, June 10, 2006. She was the widow of Edgar C. Simpkins and the last surviving member of the Willie F. and Tabitha Jane Vest family. She was preceded in death by four sisters; Annie Shaver, Copper Hill, Ella Phillips, Christiansburg, Elizabeth Fitzwater, Bridgewater, Ruby Fitzwater, Hagerstown, Maryland, and three brothers;...
Sherry Dobbins
Jun 8, 2006
DOBBINS, Sherry Witt, 63 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Thursday, June 8, 2006. The daughter to the late Margie G. Willis she was also preceded in death by her first husband; Kenneth W. Witt. She was retired from the Kroger Company after 29 years of service. She is survived by her husband, William ?Bill? S....
Donald Walters
Jun 6, 2006
WALTERS, SR. DONALD ELLIS, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. Sergeant First Class Donald E. Walters (3rd Infantry Division 3rd AAA AW BN SP), served his country above and beyond the call of duty. He was a Korean War Veteran. Don was a Prisoner of War, Korean Campaign Ribbon with three bronze...
Hazel Hale
Jun 6, 2006
HALE, HAZEL RATCLIFFE ?Peggy?, age 75, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was the daughter of the late Jessie James and Elise Woolwine Ratcliffe. She was also preceded in death by husband, Sherman J. Hale; brother, David Samuel Ratcliffe; sister, Mary Della Taylor. She is survived by her first husband, P. P....
Thomas Johnson
Jun 5, 2006
JOHNSON, THOMAS W. ?TOM?, 77, of Christiansburg, died at his home. He was the son of the late Tom and Lake Johnson and was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Kitty. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jay & Amy Johnson of Blacksburg; Tim & Loleta Johnson of Roanoke; Dave & Alison Johnson of Yorktown;...
Cooper Shaw
Jun 4, 2006
SHAW, COOPER LEE, age 3 weeks, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Timmie Ray Shaw and Chrystal Hedge; brothers, Elijah James Hedge Shaw, Thomas Landon Shaw, Matthew Walker Shaw; grandparents, Karen Akers of Radford; Roger and Barbara Shaw of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until...
John Burnett
May 31, 2006
Burnett, John Robbie Moses, of Elliston, VA died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at his home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The Burnett...
Joyce East
May 29, 2006
EAST, JOYCE MARTIN, age 72, of Blacksburg, on Monday, May 29, 2006 God called one of His angels home. She was born in Giles County, the daughter of the late Leonard and Vergie Martin; she was also preceded in death by her brother, B. J. Martin. She was a resident of Ellett Valley for 54 years. She was an active...
Daris Handy
May 28, 2006
HANDY, DARIS M. CARTER, 95, of Christiansburg, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 28, 2006. The widow of the late James Lundy Handy, she is survived by 10 children. Her daughters are: JoAnn Linkous, Roanoke; Dinah and Larry Hall, Catawba; Wanda Handy, Delaware; Dodie Herndon, SC; and Katie Handy, Delaware. Her sons are: James C. and Betty P....
Jackson Sherman
May 27, 2006
Sherman, Jackson Colin, 17, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord, May 27, 2006. He was preceded in death by two great grandmothers, Pearlie Mae Huff and Senora Caldwell Keith; and his grandmother, Ann Smith Sherman. Jackson is survived by his father and mother, Alan B. and Shannon Huff Sherman; brother, Cord Sherman; grandparents, J.E. (Ed) Sherman, Albert...
Charlie Epperly
May 23, 2006
EPPERLY, CHARLIE DALTON, age 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Lena H. Epperly. He is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Lois Epperly; his son...
Charles Lawrence
May 20, 2006
LAWRENCE, CHARLES LEROY, age 55, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 20, 2006. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 1973; he was employed by Ivesco, LLC, in Harrisonburg; served as Chaplain at the Montgomery County Jail; a member of Jubilee Christian Center, Radford, VA and a member of the Montgomery County Republican Party...
James Page, Jr.
May 19, 2006
PAGE, JAMES WILTON, JR., 59, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents James Wilton Page, Sr. and Lucille Watkins Page. He is survived by his wife, Karleen Evans Page; son & daughter-in-law, James Derek & Jamie Page, Atlanta, Ga; step-children, Laura Elizabeth...
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