Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Juanita Barker

Juanita Barker

Feb 9, 2006

BARKER, JUANITA SUMLER ?DUGIE?, age 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. The daughter of the late James B. and Ethel Honaker Sumler she was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Ratcliff, a brother, George Sumler and a son, Gary Ray Barker. She is survived by her husband, David Daniel Barker; daughters and...

James Bishop

James Bishop

Jan 31, 2006

BISHOP, JAMES HOWARD ?PETE?, age 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was an employee of Lynchburg Foundry. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Sally Bishop; son, Robby Bishop; daughters, Billie Cox, Bea Bishop, Becky Bishop and Bobbie...

Ronald Bridges

Ronald Bridges

Jan 28, 2006

BRIDGES, RONALD WARD, age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, he is survived by his wife, Bevi Jeanne, two loving dogs, Angel and Rue, a favorite sister-in-law, Barbara Lippincott; his mother-in-law, Annetta Werner; four children, Gary, Mark, Jeff and Brenda; two step children, Bud and...

Garnett Moles

Garnett Moles

Jan 28, 2006

MOLES, GARNET BESSIE, age 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Kenneth Moles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Gail Moles, Mike and Kim Moles all of Riner; a daughter, Judy Moles; brothers, Lindy Hiatt and family, Elmo Hiatt and...

Gladys Blackwell

Gladys Blackwell

Jan 27, 2006

Blackwell, Gladys Merita "Bunky" Grimm , age 92 of Hagerstown, Maryland (formerly of Christiansburg, VA) died Friday January 27, 2006 at the Washington County Hospital. She was born September 6, 1913 in Grottoes, Virginia, the oldest daughter of the late George O. and Emma V. Shifflett Grimm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Leonard W. Blackwell who...

Terry Epperly

Terry Epperly

Jan 26, 2006

EPPERLY, SR. TERRY LEE, age 51, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Mary Epperly, Christiansburg; son, Terry Lee Epperly, Jr., his son?s mother, Wanda Epperly; two sisters, Judy Epperly, Riner; Sandra Shouse, Draper; two brothers, Sammy Epperly and Marshall Epperly both of Christiansburg; aunts, Betty Shelor, Blacksburg, and Irene Thompson,...

Lillie Barnett

Lillie Barnett

Jan 26, 2006

BARNETT, LILLIE VIRGINIA AKERS, age 90, of Pulaski and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Trigg Barnett. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne & Mitzi Barnett; daughters & sons-in-law, Thelma Barnett Harrison & husband, Asa; Linda Barnett Spivey & husband, David; Bessie ?Tootie? Epperly &...

Nick Justice

Nick Justice

Jan 26, 2006

JUSTICE, NICK DWAYNE, age 35, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnathan. Survivors include his mother, Angela Susan McCarty; father and stepmother, Jimmy & Patricia Justice; wife, Julie Justice; his son, Johnathan Ray Justice; his fianc?, Samantha Doss and her daughter, Jasmine; a stepbrother, Chris Yopp & Family; several close...

Florene Mills

Florene Mills

Jan 19, 2006

MILLS, FLORENE DARCUS, age 84, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Mills, brothers, Bailey, Spud, Jessie, Joe, and sisters, Violet and Ruby. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services...

Katherine Pannell

Katherine Pannell

Jan 19, 2006

PANNELL, KATHERINE JANE KING, age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away January 19, 2006. She was the daughter of the late, Walter F. and Virginia King, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Floyd King, W. F. King and Gene King; sister, Elizabeth Mitchell and granddaughter, Katherine Jean Pannell-Owens. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 49...

Alma Harris

Alma Harris

Jan 16, 2006

HARRIS, ALMA GAY, age 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 16, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Wyatt Lee and Mamie Akers Harris. She is survived by her brother, Marvin T. Harris and wife, Evelyn; nephew, Kevin Harris and wife, Susan and great nieces, Emily and Lyndsay; her sister, Lessie Smith,...

Ruby Hurst

Ruby Hurst

Jan 7, 2006

Hurst, Ruby Aileen, 84, of Blacksburg died Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Skyline Manor in Floyd, VA. She was born July 19, 1921 in Pulaski, VA and was the daughter of the late William Leb and Nora Lee Covey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Benjamin Hurst; a sister, Joyce Chinault; and...

Jerry Brandau

Jerry Brandau

Jan 7, 2006

BRANDAU, Jerry Ray, 42 of Elliston died Saturday, January 7, 2006. Mr. Brandau was the son to the late Jerry Gray Brandau. He is survived by his wife; Betty Brandau of Elliston, granddaughter; Heather Nicole Lovern, Stanton, VA, mother; Betty L. Tolley, of Blacksburg, brother and sister-in-law; Lyn and Sharon Tolley of Elliston, and his nephew; Randy Tolley of Elliston....

John Trent

John Trent

Jan 5, 2006

Trent, John Henry, 78, went to God and his late wife, Collean, on Thursday, January 5, 2006. Born in Indiana, Mr. Trent was a long time resident of Ironto and worked building bridges for Landford Brothers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Luvona Trent, and father, Earl Trent. Mr. Trent is survived by his siblings, Lara Morgan, Phillip...

Hester Martin

Hester Martin

Jan 3, 2006

MARTIN, HESTER WALTERS, age 95, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was a retired employee from Leggett Department Store and a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Moses Martin; brothers, Clyde Walters and Winton Walters; sisters, Mamie W. Creed and Francis W. Moores; daughters, Ann...

Evelyn Ayers

Evelyn Ayers

Jan 3, 2006

AYERS, EVELYN ROBINSON, age 95, of Christiansburg, surrounded by angels, our beloved Mother went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was a graduate of Marion College and Radford College. She taught elementary school for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she cherished teaching Sunday School and...

Charles Modlin

Charles Modlin

Jan 1, 2006

MODLIN, CHARLES ERNEST, 68, died Monday, January 1st, 2006 at his home in Christiansburg, VA. Charlie was born in Sistersville, West Virginia to H. Eugene and Mary Sumner Modlin. He lived in many towns in West Virginia. After marrying Marjorie McCullough Modlin nearly 48 years ago in the Bronx, NY, they lived in East Lansing, MI, Providence, RI and Morgantown,...

Arthur Price

Arthur Price

Dec 30, 2005

PRICE, ARTHUR GILBERT, SR., age 72, of Christiansburg, left the family that he dearly loved to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 30, 2005. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was an avid golfer. Born August 7, 1933 the son of the late Russell C....

Guy Harmon

Guy Harmon

Dec 29, 2005

HARMON, GUY B., JR., age 54, of Christiansburg, VA died suddenly Thursday, December, 29, 2005. He proudly served in the US Army and was employed by Virginia Department of Transportation. (VDOT) He was preceded in death by his father, Guy B. Harmon, Sr. He is survived by his dear mother, Mildred A. Harmon; sisters, Charlotte and Faye Harmon, sister and...

Robert Cook,

Robert Cook,

Dec 28, 2005

COOK, JR., ROBERT JACOB, age 62, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 28, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Jacob Cook, Sr. and mother, Bonnie Yopp Cook. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Cook; one son, Dwayne Cook; two step-sons and daughter-in-law, Jackie & Vicki McCallister; Eric McCallister; two step-daughters and son-in-law, Christina McCallister and Samantha...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Juanita Barker

Juanita Barker

Feb 9, 2006

BARKER, JUANITA SUMLER ?DUGIE?, age 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. The daughter of the late James B. and Ethel Honaker Sumler she was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Ratcliff, a brother, George Sumler and a son, Gary Ray Barker. She is survived by her husband, David Daniel Barker; daughters and...

James Bishop

James Bishop

Jan 31, 2006

BISHOP, JAMES HOWARD ?PETE?, age 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was an employee of Lynchburg Foundry. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Sally Bishop; son, Robby Bishop; daughters, Billie Cox, Bea Bishop, Becky Bishop and Bobbie...

Ronald Bridges

Ronald Bridges

Jan 28, 2006

BRIDGES, RONALD WARD, age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, he is survived by his wife, Bevi Jeanne, two loving dogs, Angel and Rue, a favorite sister-in-law, Barbara Lippincott; his mother-in-law, Annetta Werner; four children, Gary, Mark, Jeff and Brenda; two step children, Bud and...

Garnett Moles

Garnett Moles

Jan 28, 2006

MOLES, GARNET BESSIE, age 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Kenneth Moles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Gail Moles, Mike and Kim Moles all of Riner; a daughter, Judy Moles; brothers, Lindy Hiatt and family, Elmo Hiatt and...

Gladys Blackwell

Gladys Blackwell

Jan 27, 2006

Blackwell, Gladys Merita "Bunky" Grimm , age 92 of Hagerstown, Maryland (formerly of Christiansburg, VA) died Friday January 27, 2006 at the Washington County Hospital. She was born September 6, 1913 in Grottoes, Virginia, the oldest daughter of the late George O. and Emma V. Shifflett Grimm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Leonard W. Blackwell who...

Terry Epperly

Terry Epperly

Jan 26, 2006

EPPERLY, SR. TERRY LEE, age 51, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Mary Epperly, Christiansburg; son, Terry Lee Epperly, Jr., his son?s mother, Wanda Epperly; two sisters, Judy Epperly, Riner; Sandra Shouse, Draper; two brothers, Sammy Epperly and Marshall Epperly both of Christiansburg; aunts, Betty Shelor, Blacksburg, and Irene Thompson,...

Lillie Barnett

Lillie Barnett

Jan 26, 2006

BARNETT, LILLIE VIRGINIA AKERS, age 90, of Pulaski and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Trigg Barnett. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne & Mitzi Barnett; daughters & sons-in-law, Thelma Barnett Harrison & husband, Asa; Linda Barnett Spivey & husband, David; Bessie ?Tootie? Epperly &...

Nick Justice

Nick Justice

Jan 26, 2006

JUSTICE, NICK DWAYNE, age 35, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnathan. Survivors include his mother, Angela Susan McCarty; father and stepmother, Jimmy & Patricia Justice; wife, Julie Justice; his son, Johnathan Ray Justice; his fianc?, Samantha Doss and her daughter, Jasmine; a stepbrother, Chris Yopp & Family; several close...

Florene Mills

Florene Mills

Jan 19, 2006

MILLS, FLORENE DARCUS, age 84, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Mills, brothers, Bailey, Spud, Jessie, Joe, and sisters, Violet and Ruby. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services...

Katherine Pannell

Katherine Pannell

Jan 19, 2006

PANNELL, KATHERINE JANE KING, age 78, of Christiansburg, passed away January 19, 2006. She was the daughter of the late, Walter F. and Virginia King, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Floyd King, W. F. King and Gene King; sister, Elizabeth Mitchell and granddaughter, Katherine Jean Pannell-Owens. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 49...

Alma Harris

Alma Harris

Jan 16, 2006

HARRIS, ALMA GAY, age 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 16, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late, Wyatt Lee and Mamie Akers Harris. She is survived by her brother, Marvin T. Harris and wife, Evelyn; nephew, Kevin Harris and wife, Susan and great nieces, Emily and Lyndsay; her sister, Lessie Smith,...

Ruby Hurst

Ruby Hurst

Jan 7, 2006

Hurst, Ruby Aileen, 84, of Blacksburg died Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Skyline Manor in Floyd, VA. She was born July 19, 1921 in Pulaski, VA and was the daughter of the late William Leb and Nora Lee Covey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Benjamin Hurst; a sister, Joyce Chinault; and...

Jerry Brandau

Jerry Brandau

Jan 7, 2006

BRANDAU, Jerry Ray, 42 of Elliston died Saturday, January 7, 2006. Mr. Brandau was the son to the late Jerry Gray Brandau. He is survived by his wife; Betty Brandau of Elliston, granddaughter; Heather Nicole Lovern, Stanton, VA, mother; Betty L. Tolley, of Blacksburg, brother and sister-in-law; Lyn and Sharon Tolley of Elliston, and his nephew; Randy Tolley of Elliston....

John Trent

John Trent

Jan 5, 2006

Trent, John Henry, 78, went to God and his late wife, Collean, on Thursday, January 5, 2006. Born in Indiana, Mr. Trent was a long time resident of Ironto and worked building bridges for Landford Brothers. He was preceded in death by his mother, Luvona Trent, and father, Earl Trent. Mr. Trent is survived by his siblings, Lara Morgan, Phillip...

Hester Martin

Hester Martin

Jan 3, 2006

MARTIN, HESTER WALTERS, age 95, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was a retired employee from Leggett Department Store and a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Moses Martin; brothers, Clyde Walters and Winton Walters; sisters, Mamie W. Creed and Francis W. Moores; daughters, Ann...

Evelyn Ayers

Evelyn Ayers

Jan 3, 2006

AYERS, EVELYN ROBINSON, age 95, of Christiansburg, surrounded by angels, our beloved Mother went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was a graduate of Marion College and Radford College. She taught elementary school for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she cherished teaching Sunday School and...

Charles Modlin

Charles Modlin

Jan 1, 2006

MODLIN, CHARLES ERNEST, 68, died Monday, January 1st, 2006 at his home in Christiansburg, VA. Charlie was born in Sistersville, West Virginia to H. Eugene and Mary Sumner Modlin. He lived in many towns in West Virginia. After marrying Marjorie McCullough Modlin nearly 48 years ago in the Bronx, NY, they lived in East Lansing, MI, Providence, RI and Morgantown,...

Arthur Price

Arthur Price

Dec 30, 2005

PRICE, ARTHUR GILBERT, SR., age 72, of Christiansburg, left the family that he dearly loved to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 30, 2005. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was an avid golfer. Born August 7, 1933 the son of the late Russell C....

Guy Harmon

Guy Harmon

Dec 29, 2005

HARMON, GUY B., JR., age 54, of Christiansburg, VA died suddenly Thursday, December, 29, 2005. He proudly served in the US Army and was employed by Virginia Department of Transportation. (VDOT) He was preceded in death by his father, Guy B. Harmon, Sr. He is survived by his dear mother, Mildred A. Harmon; sisters, Charlotte and Faye Harmon, sister and...

Robert Cook,

Robert Cook,

Dec 28, 2005

COOK, JR., ROBERT JACOB, age 62, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 28, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Jacob Cook, Sr. and mother, Bonnie Yopp Cook. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Cook; one son, Dwayne Cook; two step-sons and daughter-in-law, Jackie & Vicki McCallister; Eric McCallister; two step-daughters and son-in-law, Christina McCallister and Samantha...