Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Edith Perdue

Edith Perdue

Mar 11, 2006

PERDUE, EDITH RICHARDSON, age 86, of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Kent and Marjorie Richardson. Survivors include her sister, Blanch Brandau of Salem and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be...

Harold Shepherd

Harold Shepherd

Mar 9, 2006

SHEPHERD, HAROLD WAYNE, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lillian Shepherd. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Cheryl S. Byrd of Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Nadine & Robert Hosp of Radford; niece, Terra Hosp; nephew, Jeff Hosp; aunt, Arlene Sheppard...

Joyce Williams

Joyce Williams

Mar 9, 2006

WILLIAMS, JOYCE ROOP, 70, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 9, 2006. She was born January 14, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlie E. and Francis Iddings Roop; two sisters, Ruby Willard, Oneada Roop and nephew, Pvt. Leon Willard. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of forty nine years,...

Guy Duncan

Guy Duncan

Mar 9, 2006

DUNCAN, GUY RUFUS, age 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Lily Duncan. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Oather Duncan and Lonnie Duncan, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 ? years, Geneva Teel Duncan; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory Dale & Marvi...

Hubert Hodges

Hubert Hodges

Mar 8, 2006

HODGES, HUBERT EUGENE, 77, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA. Hubert was born January 24, 1929 in Beckley, WV, son of the late Mosby and Allie Epperly Hodges. Hubert served with the U. S. Army in Germany during the Korean War and was retired from Old Virginia Brick. Hubert was preceded in...

Laura Sheppard

Laura Sheppard

Mar 6, 2006

SHEPPARD, LAURA LOU ?Toots?, age 74, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, March 6, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oather Seldon Sheppard. She was a wonderful wife and mother and leaves to cherish her memory her daughters and son-in-law, Spring and David Martin of Salem; Janet Cox of Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray & Erma Sheppard of...

Odessa Smith

Odessa Smith

Mar 6, 2006

SMITH, ODESSA KATHERINE NECK, age 97, died Monday, March 6, 2006, at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg. She was the widow of Capt. William Bradford Smith (U. S. Army). She was born in Marksville, Louisana, on December 15, 1908. Her parents were Alphonse Preston Neck and Blanche Laborde Neck. She is survived by her daughter Carol Lyn Smith Butcher...

Minnie Fulcher

Minnie Fulcher

Mar 5, 2006

Fulcher, Minnie Blanche, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away March 5, 2006. She is survived by her nephew, Dave Fulcher, of Roanoke; foster brother, Jim ?Billy? Thompson, of Brooksville, FL; and many friends and relatives. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006 at Horne Funeral Service. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7,...

Luther Collins

Luther Collins

Mar 3, 2006

Collins, Luther Elwood, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, died Friday, March 3, 2006 at 12:40 p.m. at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the Army Air Force in Europe, and a 30 year employee of Poly Scientific in Blacksburg, VA. He was the son of the late Daniel Frank Collins and Effie Dillon Collins. He was...

Hugh Cloe

Hugh Cloe

Mar 3, 2006

Cloe, Hugh Harvey, 91, of Blacksburg, passed away March 3, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center. Mr. Cloe was born Feb. 18, 1915, at ?The Anchorage? in Shacklet, District of Aquia, Stafford County, Virginia to Richard Arthur and Mary Lee Weedon Cloe. He was employed for 43 years at Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion Resources) from March 10,...

Eathon Deeds

Eathon Deeds

Mar 2, 2006

DEEDS, EATHON DALE, ?E.D.? age 91, of Christiansburg, ?Ellett Valley? left this life on Thursday, March 2, 2006 to be reunited in heaven with his wife of Sixty years, Ella Wood Deeds. E.D. as he was known by friends retired from the Radford Arsenal after twenty years of service, after retiring he went into the antique business for twenty-five years,...

Mildred Walters

Mildred Walters

Feb 27, 2006

WALTERS, MILDRED WILLARD, 88, of Riner, passed away Monday, February 27, 2006 in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Walters; one daughter, Virginia Whitlow; two brothers, Sam Willard and Henry Willard. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie Walters, Riner; George & Linda Walters, Riner; Nelson & Dottie Walters; Roger...

Mary Saunders

Mary Saunders

Feb 23, 2006

SAUNDERS, MARY LOU, age 66, born October 4, 1939, of Christiansburg and formerly of Craig County, departed this life to join her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, February 23, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Troutt and Willie Snider Troutt; her husband, Robert L. Saunders; two infant children, Patricia Ann and Donnie Lee Saunders; brother,...

Annie Eller

Annie Eller

Feb 21, 2006

ELLER, ANNIE LYNN ?Jubbie?, age 92, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006. She was born in McComas, West Virginia to the late James W. and Jennie C. Spencer. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thurman R. Eller and her infant son, James R. Eller. She leaves to...

Duane Gardner

Duane Gardner

Feb 21, 2006

GARDNER, DUANE EVERETT, age 41, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this life for his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. He was born to Fred Everett and Hazel Gertrude Gardner on November 13, 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Lisa Gardner; one daughter, Alyssa Mercedes Gardner and...

Jessie Dunn

Jessie Dunn

Feb 20, 2006

DUNN, JESSE JAMES (JIMMY), age 75, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2006 in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA. He is survived by his children, son, Samuel Dunn, Sr., sons and daughters-in-law, Gary & Dori Dunn, Scott & Jamie Dunn; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie & Kenny Terry, Toni & Cory Roberts and daughter, Brandi Murphy; 11 grandchildren, Samuel Dunn, Jr., Erica...

Jeanette Hinkley

Jeanette Hinkley

Feb 19, 2006

HINKLEY, JEANETTE CONNER, age 76, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. E. and Maude Conner; her husband of 50 years, William Boyd Hinkley; brothers, Luster Conner, Junior Connor, Paul Conner and Glen Conner. She is survived by her children, William B. & Janice Hinkley, Jr. of...

Lucille Fisher

Lucille Fisher

Feb 17, 2006

Fisher, Lucille Ellen Spradlin, 89, of Radford, passed away Friday, February 17, 2006. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Bertha J. Spradlin. Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Fisher. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Don Gillenwater, of Radford; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Judy Fisher, of...

Margaret Henry

Margaret Henry

Feb 13, 2006

HENRY, MARGARET FENTON, age 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, February 13, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital of heart complications. Born March 11, 1919 in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late William and Janie Linkous Fenton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Henry, brother and sister-in-law, William M. & Thelma Fenton and brother,...

Ronald Hosey

Ronald Hosey

Feb 12, 2006

HOSEY, RONALD MURIEL, age 49, of Riner, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Porter Hosey; his sister, Delilah Kingrea and his brother, Charles Hosey. Survivors include his mother, Flossie S. Hosey; wife, Kimberly C. Hosey; daughters and son-in-law, Becky & Mitchell Linkous, Blacksburg; Michele Hosey, Radford; step children, Mariah LeRoy, Christiansburg; Jamie...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Edith Perdue

Edith Perdue

Mar 11, 2006

PERDUE, EDITH RICHARDSON, age 86, of Salem, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Kent and Marjorie Richardson. Survivors include her sister, Blanch Brandau of Salem and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be...

Harold Shepherd

Harold Shepherd

Mar 9, 2006

SHEPHERD, HAROLD WAYNE, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lillian Shepherd. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Cheryl S. Byrd of Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Nadine & Robert Hosp of Radford; niece, Terra Hosp; nephew, Jeff Hosp; aunt, Arlene Sheppard...

Joyce Williams

Joyce Williams

Mar 9, 2006

WILLIAMS, JOYCE ROOP, 70, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 9, 2006. She was born January 14, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlie E. and Francis Iddings Roop; two sisters, Ruby Willard, Oneada Roop and nephew, Pvt. Leon Willard. Surviving are her loving and devoted husband of forty nine years,...

Guy Duncan

Guy Duncan

Mar 9, 2006

DUNCAN, GUY RUFUS, age 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Lily Duncan. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Oather Duncan and Lonnie Duncan, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 ? years, Geneva Teel Duncan; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory Dale & Marvi...

Hubert Hodges

Hubert Hodges

Mar 8, 2006

HODGES, HUBERT EUGENE, 77, of Shawsville, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA. Hubert was born January 24, 1929 in Beckley, WV, son of the late Mosby and Allie Epperly Hodges. Hubert served with the U. S. Army in Germany during the Korean War and was retired from Old Virginia Brick. Hubert was preceded in...

Laura Sheppard

Laura Sheppard

Mar 6, 2006

SHEPPARD, LAURA LOU ?Toots?, age 74, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, March 6, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oather Seldon Sheppard. She was a wonderful wife and mother and leaves to cherish her memory her daughters and son-in-law, Spring and David Martin of Salem; Janet Cox of Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray & Erma Sheppard of...

Odessa Smith

Odessa Smith

Mar 6, 2006

SMITH, ODESSA KATHERINE NECK, age 97, died Monday, March 6, 2006, at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg. She was the widow of Capt. William Bradford Smith (U. S. Army). She was born in Marksville, Louisana, on December 15, 1908. Her parents were Alphonse Preston Neck and Blanche Laborde Neck. She is survived by her daughter Carol Lyn Smith Butcher...

Minnie Fulcher

Minnie Fulcher

Mar 5, 2006

Fulcher, Minnie Blanche, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away March 5, 2006. She is survived by her nephew, Dave Fulcher, of Roanoke; foster brother, Jim ?Billy? Thompson, of Brooksville, FL; and many friends and relatives. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006 at Horne Funeral Service. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7,...

Luther Collins

Luther Collins

Mar 3, 2006

Collins, Luther Elwood, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, died Friday, March 3, 2006 at 12:40 p.m. at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the Army Air Force in Europe, and a 30 year employee of Poly Scientific in Blacksburg, VA. He was the son of the late Daniel Frank Collins and Effie Dillon Collins. He was...

Hugh Cloe

Hugh Cloe

Mar 3, 2006

Cloe, Hugh Harvey, 91, of Blacksburg, passed away March 3, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center. Mr. Cloe was born Feb. 18, 1915, at ?The Anchorage? in Shacklet, District of Aquia, Stafford County, Virginia to Richard Arthur and Mary Lee Weedon Cloe. He was employed for 43 years at Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion Resources) from March 10,...

Eathon Deeds

Eathon Deeds

Mar 2, 2006

DEEDS, EATHON DALE, ?E.D.? age 91, of Christiansburg, ?Ellett Valley? left this life on Thursday, March 2, 2006 to be reunited in heaven with his wife of Sixty years, Ella Wood Deeds. E.D. as he was known by friends retired from the Radford Arsenal after twenty years of service, after retiring he went into the antique business for twenty-five years,...

Mildred Walters

Mildred Walters

Feb 27, 2006

WALTERS, MILDRED WILLARD, 88, of Riner, passed away Monday, February 27, 2006 in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Walters; one daughter, Virginia Whitlow; two brothers, Sam Willard and Henry Willard. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie Walters, Riner; George & Linda Walters, Riner; Nelson & Dottie Walters; Roger...

Mary Saunders

Mary Saunders

Feb 23, 2006

SAUNDERS, MARY LOU, age 66, born October 4, 1939, of Christiansburg and formerly of Craig County, departed this life to join her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, February 23, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Troutt and Willie Snider Troutt; her husband, Robert L. Saunders; two infant children, Patricia Ann and Donnie Lee Saunders; brother,...

Annie Eller

Annie Eller

Feb 21, 2006

ELLER, ANNIE LYNN ?Jubbie?, age 92, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006. She was born in McComas, West Virginia to the late James W. and Jennie C. Spencer. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thurman R. Eller and her infant son, James R. Eller. She leaves to...

Duane Gardner

Duane Gardner

Feb 21, 2006

GARDNER, DUANE EVERETT, age 41, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this life for his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. He was born to Fred Everett and Hazel Gertrude Gardner on November 13, 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Lisa Gardner; one daughter, Alyssa Mercedes Gardner and...

Jessie Dunn

Jessie Dunn

Feb 20, 2006

DUNN, JESSE JAMES (JIMMY), age 75, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2006 in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA. He is survived by his children, son, Samuel Dunn, Sr., sons and daughters-in-law, Gary & Dori Dunn, Scott & Jamie Dunn; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie & Kenny Terry, Toni & Cory Roberts and daughter, Brandi Murphy; 11 grandchildren, Samuel Dunn, Jr., Erica...

Jeanette Hinkley

Jeanette Hinkley

Feb 19, 2006

HINKLEY, JEANETTE CONNER, age 76, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. E. and Maude Conner; her husband of 50 years, William Boyd Hinkley; brothers, Luster Conner, Junior Connor, Paul Conner and Glen Conner. She is survived by her children, William B. & Janice Hinkley, Jr. of...

Lucille Fisher

Lucille Fisher

Feb 17, 2006

Fisher, Lucille Ellen Spradlin, 89, of Radford, passed away Friday, February 17, 2006. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Bertha J. Spradlin. Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Fisher. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Don Gillenwater, of Radford; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Judy Fisher, of...

Margaret Henry

Margaret Henry

Feb 13, 2006

HENRY, MARGARET FENTON, age 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, February 13, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital of heart complications. Born March 11, 1919 in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late William and Janie Linkous Fenton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Henry, brother and sister-in-law, William M. & Thelma Fenton and brother,...

Ronald Hosey

Ronald Hosey

Feb 12, 2006

HOSEY, RONALD MURIEL, age 49, of Riner, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Porter Hosey; his sister, Delilah Kingrea and his brother, Charles Hosey. Survivors include his mother, Flossie S. Hosey; wife, Kimberly C. Hosey; daughters and son-in-law, Becky & Mitchell Linkous, Blacksburg; Michele Hosey, Radford; step children, Mariah LeRoy, Christiansburg; Jamie...