Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Frances Miller

Frances Miller

Mar 31, 2006

MILLER, FRANCES FAULCONER, age 88, of Christiansburg, VA died Friday, March 31, 2006. The widow of the late William Kirtley Miller, she is survived by a son, William Kirtley Miller, Jr., Arlington, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Kyle and Dennis Walker, Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Matthew Kirtley Walker and Megan Kyle Walker both of Roanoke, VA; sisters, Elizabeth Faulconer Preddy, Gordonsville,...

Agnes Hodges

Agnes Hodges

Mar 28, 2006

HODGES, AGNES M. PRESTON, 93, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. ?Bill? Hodges and son, Bobby Lee Hodges. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. & Lois Hodges of Dublin; Everett L. Hodges of Pembroke; Clyde S....

Ronnie Albert

Ronnie Albert

Mar 27, 2006

ALBERT, RONNIE AMBROSE, age 55, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, March 27, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Lydia Albert, his brother, Donald A. Albert. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tessie A. & Chip Griffies; his brothers, Anthony A. Albert and Howd Albert; one sister, Patricia Mann; several...

William Garnand

William Garnand

Mar 25, 2006

GARNAND, WILLIAM WAYNE, age 57, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006. A US Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was a member of the Dublin Lion's Club, the Pulaski Church of God, where he sang in the sanctuary choir, and was a member of the Pulaski Relay for Life Team. He was a thirty year employee of...

Hazel Lytton

Hazel Lytton

Mar 24, 2006

LYTTON, HAZEL ESTELLE (PUDDIN), age 77, of Christiansburg, departed this earthly home on Friday, March 24, 2006 to meet her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly home. She was born on October 6, 1928. Her parents Archie and Virgie Lytton, sisters, Mabel Austin, Lucille Phillips, Frances Akers and Rachael Lytton, brothers Morris Lytton, Alfred Lytton and John Lytton, preceded her...

Marie Phillips

Marie Phillips

Mar 24, 2006

PHILLIPS, MARIE MILLER SOWERS, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 24, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Pearl Miller; her first husband, Elvin Sowers; her second husband, Eather Phillips, a brother, Carry Miller; and a sister, Merl Flinchum. Marie blessed many with...

Mary Reed

Mary Reed

Mar 24, 2006

REED, MARY HELEN, age 78, of Shawsville, VA passed away Friday, March 24, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The widow of the late Thurman Reed, she is survived by children, Kathy Slate & husband, Kermit, Waymond Reed & wife, Donna, Mike Reed, all of Shawsville, VA, Judy Taylor & husband, Bobby, South Carolina; a sister, Stella Akers; a brother, Wilton...

Doris Linkous

Doris Linkous

Mar 21, 2006

Doris Bowyer Linkous, 85, of Wytheville, Virginia (formerly of Christiansburg), died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at her home. She was a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd A. Linkous; a son, Tony Linkous; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Bill Merkt; a grandson, Christian Merkt; a brother-in-law and his family, Harold, Betty,...

Herby Webster

Herby Webster

Mar 18, 2006

WEBSTER, Herby W., born March 16, 1928, departed this life March 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theda C. Webster; a son, Jim Webster of Christiansburg; a sister, Dora W. Hunt, of Henderson, NC. Other survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne...

Joyce Lovelace

Joyce Lovelace

Mar 17, 2006

LOVELACE, Joyce Ann, age 69 of Radford died Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter; Teresa Ridgway, granddaughter; Angela Morgan, great granddaughter; Sierra Morgan, two brothers; Ned Pugh and Robert Pugh. She is also survived by her three nieces; Lisa Pugh, Judy Estes and Terry Dempsey, also her nephew; Jeff Pugh....

Thomas Bibb

Thomas Bibb

Mar 17, 2006

Dr. Thomas Lynn Bibb, loving husband, father and friend, age 69, of Riner, died suddenly Friday, March 17, 2006 in Wytheville. He was the son of the late James B. and Mabel S. Bibb and was born August 18, 1936 in Beckley, WV. Dr. Bibb received his B.S. degree in Animal Science from Va Tech in 1958, DVM from Ohio...

Hattie Harris

Hattie Harris

Mar 17, 2006

HARRIS, HATTIE THOMPSON, age 86, of Riner passed away Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. The daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Thompson she was also preceded in death by her husband Willis Harris, her sisters, Louise Croft and Ada Thompson, her brothers, Oakley Thompson and James Thompson also preceding her is a special nephew,...

Esther Grubb

Esther Grubb

Mar 16, 2006

GRUBB, ESTHER PRICE, age 88, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a true southern lady, gracious and kind to all; she taught her values by example. It was always uplifting to spend time with her. A faithful member of Roanoke Valley Presbyterian Church, for years she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible...

Jackie Cummings

Jackie Cummings

Mar 16, 2006

CUMMINGS, JACKIE LYNN, age 49, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at her home. A 1974 graduate of Clay High School, Clay, WV, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Radford University in 1996, and a Associate in Arts and Science with a major in General Studies from New River Community...

Phillip Lester

Phillip Lester

Mar 16, 2006

LESTER, PHILLIP GERALD, age 62, of Riner, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Lester. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Lester of Riner, and his sister, Angela Harvey of Riner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Home....

William David

William David

Mar 15, 2006

PALMER, WILLIAM DAVID, age 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Wedneday, March 15, 2006 at RJ Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence P. Whitlock. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his special family, Esther Griffith, Christiansburg; Briana Griffith, Riner; Lee & Norma Cole, Pilot;...

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Mar 15, 2006

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr., 84, died Wednesday, March 15, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Christiansburg, he was the son of Lilburn Dunlap, Sr., and Florence Elizabeth Hawley Dunlap. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Robinson and Mrs. Louise Kent Tisdale. He was also predeceased by his nephew,...

Naomi Lester

Naomi Lester

Mar 14, 2006

LESTER, NAOMI FRANCES, age 75, of Riner, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. E. Lester, Sr. and Cora Taylor Lester; her brothers, William G. Lester, James M. Lester and C. E. Lester, Jr.; and her sister, Marie L. Higgs. Survivors include her sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Cragett,...

George Porterfield

George Porterfield

Mar 12, 2006

PORTERFIELD, GEORGE NALLE, JR., 56, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Jane Porterfield. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Porterfield; daughter and son-in-law Carrie and Jeff Neal and grandchildren, Emma and George Neal; daughter and son-in-law Katie and Adam Collins; sister and...

Lottie Shortt

Lottie Shortt

Mar 12, 2006

SHORTT, LOTTIE HILDRETH, age 92, a long time resident of Christiansburg, died peacefully at Heritage Hall Nursing Home on Saturday, March 11, 2006. Hildreth was the daughter of Prince E. Shortt and Annie Eugenia Watkins Shortt, both of Floyd County. She moved with her mother to Christiansburg in 1918, after her father?s death. Together, she and her mother lived and...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Frances Miller

Frances Miller

Mar 31, 2006

MILLER, FRANCES FAULCONER, age 88, of Christiansburg, VA died Friday, March 31, 2006. The widow of the late William Kirtley Miller, she is survived by a son, William Kirtley Miller, Jr., Arlington, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Kyle and Dennis Walker, Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Matthew Kirtley Walker and Megan Kyle Walker both of Roanoke, VA; sisters, Elizabeth Faulconer Preddy, Gordonsville,...

Agnes Hodges

Agnes Hodges

Mar 28, 2006

HODGES, AGNES M. PRESTON, 93, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. ?Bill? Hodges and son, Bobby Lee Hodges. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. & Lois Hodges of Dublin; Everett L. Hodges of Pembroke; Clyde S....

Ronnie Albert

Ronnie Albert

Mar 27, 2006

ALBERT, RONNIE AMBROSE, age 55, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, March 27, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Lydia Albert, his brother, Donald A. Albert. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tessie A. & Chip Griffies; his brothers, Anthony A. Albert and Howd Albert; one sister, Patricia Mann; several...

William Garnand

William Garnand

Mar 25, 2006

GARNAND, WILLIAM WAYNE, age 57, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2006. A US Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was a member of the Dublin Lion's Club, the Pulaski Church of God, where he sang in the sanctuary choir, and was a member of the Pulaski Relay for Life Team. He was a thirty year employee of...

Hazel Lytton

Hazel Lytton

Mar 24, 2006

LYTTON, HAZEL ESTELLE (PUDDIN), age 77, of Christiansburg, departed this earthly home on Friday, March 24, 2006 to meet her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly home. She was born on October 6, 1928. Her parents Archie and Virgie Lytton, sisters, Mabel Austin, Lucille Phillips, Frances Akers and Rachael Lytton, brothers Morris Lytton, Alfred Lytton and John Lytton, preceded her...

Marie Phillips

Marie Phillips

Mar 24, 2006

PHILLIPS, MARIE MILLER SOWERS, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 24, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Pearl Miller; her first husband, Elvin Sowers; her second husband, Eather Phillips, a brother, Carry Miller; and a sister, Merl Flinchum. Marie blessed many with...

Mary Reed

Mary Reed

Mar 24, 2006

REED, MARY HELEN, age 78, of Shawsville, VA passed away Friday, March 24, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The widow of the late Thurman Reed, she is survived by children, Kathy Slate & husband, Kermit, Waymond Reed & wife, Donna, Mike Reed, all of Shawsville, VA, Judy Taylor & husband, Bobby, South Carolina; a sister, Stella Akers; a brother, Wilton...

Doris Linkous

Doris Linkous

Mar 21, 2006

Doris Bowyer Linkous, 85, of Wytheville, Virginia (formerly of Christiansburg), died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at her home. She was a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd A. Linkous; a son, Tony Linkous; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Bill Merkt; a grandson, Christian Merkt; a brother-in-law and his family, Harold, Betty,...

Herby Webster

Herby Webster

Mar 18, 2006

WEBSTER, Herby W., born March 16, 1928, departed this life March 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theda C. Webster; a son, Jim Webster of Christiansburg; a sister, Dora W. Hunt, of Henderson, NC. Other survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne...

Joyce Lovelace

Joyce Lovelace

Mar 17, 2006

LOVELACE, Joyce Ann, age 69 of Radford died Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter; Teresa Ridgway, granddaughter; Angela Morgan, great granddaughter; Sierra Morgan, two brothers; Ned Pugh and Robert Pugh. She is also survived by her three nieces; Lisa Pugh, Judy Estes and Terry Dempsey, also her nephew; Jeff Pugh....

Thomas Bibb

Thomas Bibb

Mar 17, 2006

Dr. Thomas Lynn Bibb, loving husband, father and friend, age 69, of Riner, died suddenly Friday, March 17, 2006 in Wytheville. He was the son of the late James B. and Mabel S. Bibb and was born August 18, 1936 in Beckley, WV. Dr. Bibb received his B.S. degree in Animal Science from Va Tech in 1958, DVM from Ohio...

Hattie Harris

Hattie Harris

Mar 17, 2006

HARRIS, HATTIE THOMPSON, age 86, of Riner passed away Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. The daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Thompson she was also preceded in death by her husband Willis Harris, her sisters, Louise Croft and Ada Thompson, her brothers, Oakley Thompson and James Thompson also preceding her is a special nephew,...

Esther Grubb

Esther Grubb

Mar 16, 2006

GRUBB, ESTHER PRICE, age 88, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a true southern lady, gracious and kind to all; she taught her values by example. It was always uplifting to spend time with her. A faithful member of Roanoke Valley Presbyterian Church, for years she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible...

Jackie Cummings

Jackie Cummings

Mar 16, 2006

CUMMINGS, JACKIE LYNN, age 49, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at her home. A 1974 graduate of Clay High School, Clay, WV, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Radford University in 1996, and a Associate in Arts and Science with a major in General Studies from New River Community...

Phillip Lester

Phillip Lester

Mar 16, 2006

LESTER, PHILLIP GERALD, age 62, of Riner, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Lester. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Lester of Riner, and his sister, Angela Harvey of Riner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Home....

William David

William David

Mar 15, 2006

PALMER, WILLIAM DAVID, age 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Wedneday, March 15, 2006 at RJ Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence P. Whitlock. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his special family, Esther Griffith, Christiansburg; Briana Griffith, Riner; Lee & Norma Cole, Pilot;...

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Mar 15, 2006

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr., 84, died Wednesday, March 15, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Christiansburg, he was the son of Lilburn Dunlap, Sr., and Florence Elizabeth Hawley Dunlap. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Robinson and Mrs. Louise Kent Tisdale. He was also predeceased by his nephew,...

Naomi Lester

Naomi Lester

Mar 14, 2006

LESTER, NAOMI FRANCES, age 75, of Riner, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. E. Lester, Sr. and Cora Taylor Lester; her brothers, William G. Lester, James M. Lester and C. E. Lester, Jr.; and her sister, Marie L. Higgs. Survivors include her sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Cragett,...

George Porterfield

George Porterfield

Mar 12, 2006

PORTERFIELD, GEORGE NALLE, JR., 56, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Jane Porterfield. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Porterfield; daughter and son-in-law Carrie and Jeff Neal and grandchildren, Emma and George Neal; daughter and son-in-law Katie and Adam Collins; sister and...

Lottie Shortt

Lottie Shortt

Mar 12, 2006

SHORTT, LOTTIE HILDRETH, age 92, a long time resident of Christiansburg, died peacefully at Heritage Hall Nursing Home on Saturday, March 11, 2006. Hildreth was the daughter of Prince E. Shortt and Annie Eugenia Watkins Shortt, both of Floyd County. She moved with her mother to Christiansburg in 1918, after her father?s death. Together, she and her mother lived and...