Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mark Miller

Mark Miller

Apr 16, 2006

MILLER, MARK DAVID, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Junior Allen Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother and caregiver for 30 years, Helen Lorene Custer-Miller; his sister, Brenda Diane Miller of Christiansburg;...

Reba Hamlin

Reba Hamlin

Apr 14, 2006

Hamlin, Reba Lorine Sheppard, 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Mattie Rucker Sheppard and she also was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hamlin, Jr.. Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve W. and Ida Hamlin and Roger...

William Jones

William Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jones, William P., 71, of Christiansburg, passed away at the New River Valley Medical Center on April 14, 2006. He is survived by his daughter; Lori Lea Parry, of Alabama; brother; Richard Jones and his wife, Josephine, of Christiansburg; sisters Nancy and Kaywood Graham, of Blacksburg, and Frances & Aubrey Sheppard, of Blacksburg; and a granddaughter, Kayleigh Thornhill, of Alabama....

Ora Higgs

Ora Higgs

Apr 14, 2006

Higgs, Ora Cox Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was born in Montgomery County on September 11, 1907 to the late Leonard and Lena Cox. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, her husbands, Leslie Lester and Henry L. Higgs, a dear daughter-in-law, Frances Lester, and Rocky,...

Donna Phillips

Donna Phillips

Apr 11, 2006

PHILLIPS, DONNA ANN CALDWELL, age 46, of Elgin, SC, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Survivors include her mother, Betty Compton, Fairlawn; father and step-mother, Don & Georgia Compton, Ellett Valley; sons and daughter-in-law, Paul & Lisa Caldwell of Blacksburg; Christopher Caldwell, SC; ex-husbands and special friends, David Phillips, SC; Petey Caldwell, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Skyler Caldwell,...

James Jones

James Jones

Apr 10, 2006

JONES, JAMES ALAN (JAMIE), age 34, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Judy Jones; his father, Roger Jones; a daughter, Cierra Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa & Brian Sheppard; niece, Madison Sheppard and many friends throughout the New River Valley. The family will receive friends from...

Margaret Moles

Margaret Moles

Apr 10, 2006

MOLES, MARGARET AKERS ?PEGGY?, born July 18, 1940, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Welsie and Donna M. Akers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Nathan Moles and her sister, Mildred Walker. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Lura Stone

Lura Stone

Apr 5, 2006

?Well done, good and faithful servant!? (Matthew 25:23a) Lura Dean Stone, 83, long time resident of Christiansburg, VA died April 5, 2006. Lura is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James Dillard, exactly one year ago. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Don Parker of Blue Ridge. Also surviving are, granddaughters...

Mary Spicer

Mary Spicer

Apr 4, 2006

SPICER, Mary Devota, "DODIE" one of "God's special children", went to sleep at Montgomery Regional Hospital and entered into eternal rest. "Dodie" was born on February 10, 1941 to Robert Allen and Lois Dudley Spicer. She was preceded in death by her father and a nephew, Michael John Dickerson. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother and constant...

Raymond Stewart

Raymond Stewart

Apr 1, 2006

STEWART, RAYMOND SYLVESTER, of Christiansburg, Virginia died on April 1, 2006 at the age of 66. He died in his home surrounded by his family and friends after a lengthy battle with cancer. ?Flea?, a nickname given by a teacher, was born in Montgomery County and grew up in the Belmont community and later became actively involved in community affairs....

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Mar 31, 2006

CUSTER, KENNETH HOUSTON, SR., age 63, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2006. He was a retired employee of Virginia Tech with over thirty-six years of service. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Custer, sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Shari Custer, Darrell and Gail Custer, all of Christiansburg, Jeff...

Myra Bishop

Myra Bishop

Mar 31, 2006

Bishop, Myra Martin, age 79 of Dublin, loving mother, grandmother and dear friend to many, died March 31, 2006 at Pulaski Health care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Ezra Bishop, Jr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Mark and Ann Sheppard, Grant and Georgia Sheppard and Nelson Sheppard, her step-son and his wife;...

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,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mark Miller

Mark Miller

Apr 16, 2006

MILLER, MARK DAVID, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Junior Allen Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother and caregiver for 30 years, Helen Lorene Custer-Miller; his sister, Brenda Diane Miller of Christiansburg;...

Reba Hamlin

Reba Hamlin

Apr 14, 2006

Hamlin, Reba Lorine Sheppard, 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Mattie Rucker Sheppard and she also was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hamlin, Jr.. Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve W. and Ida Hamlin and Roger...

William Jones

William Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jones, William P., 71, of Christiansburg, passed away at the New River Valley Medical Center on April 14, 2006. He is survived by his daughter; Lori Lea Parry, of Alabama; brother; Richard Jones and his wife, Josephine, of Christiansburg; sisters Nancy and Kaywood Graham, of Blacksburg, and Frances & Aubrey Sheppard, of Blacksburg; and a granddaughter, Kayleigh Thornhill, of Alabama....

Ora Higgs

Ora Higgs

Apr 14, 2006

Higgs, Ora Cox Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was born in Montgomery County on September 11, 1907 to the late Leonard and Lena Cox. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, her husbands, Leslie Lester and Henry L. Higgs, a dear daughter-in-law, Frances Lester, and Rocky,...

Donna Phillips

Donna Phillips

Apr 11, 2006

PHILLIPS, DONNA ANN CALDWELL, age 46, of Elgin, SC, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Survivors include her mother, Betty Compton, Fairlawn; father and step-mother, Don & Georgia Compton, Ellett Valley; sons and daughter-in-law, Paul & Lisa Caldwell of Blacksburg; Christopher Caldwell, SC; ex-husbands and special friends, David Phillips, SC; Petey Caldwell, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Skyler Caldwell,...

James Jones

James Jones

Apr 10, 2006

JONES, JAMES ALAN (JAMIE), age 34, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Judy Jones; his father, Roger Jones; a daughter, Cierra Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa & Brian Sheppard; niece, Madison Sheppard and many friends throughout the New River Valley. The family will receive friends from...

Margaret Moles

Margaret Moles

Apr 10, 2006

MOLES, MARGARET AKERS ?PEGGY?, born July 18, 1940, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Welsie and Donna M. Akers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Nathan Moles and her sister, Mildred Walker. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Lura Stone

Lura Stone

Apr 5, 2006

?Well done, good and faithful servant!? (Matthew 25:23a) Lura Dean Stone, 83, long time resident of Christiansburg, VA died April 5, 2006. Lura is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James Dillard, exactly one year ago. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Don Parker of Blue Ridge. Also surviving are, granddaughters...

Mary Spicer

Mary Spicer

Apr 4, 2006

SPICER, Mary Devota, "DODIE" one of "God's special children", went to sleep at Montgomery Regional Hospital and entered into eternal rest. "Dodie" was born on February 10, 1941 to Robert Allen and Lois Dudley Spicer. She was preceded in death by her father and a nephew, Michael John Dickerson. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother and constant...

Raymond Stewart

Raymond Stewart

Apr 1, 2006

STEWART, RAYMOND SYLVESTER, of Christiansburg, Virginia died on April 1, 2006 at the age of 66. He died in his home surrounded by his family and friends after a lengthy battle with cancer. ?Flea?, a nickname given by a teacher, was born in Montgomery County and grew up in the Belmont community and later became actively involved in community affairs....

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Kenneth Custer, Sr.

Mar 31, 2006

CUSTER, KENNETH HOUSTON, SR., age 63, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2006. He was a retired employee of Virginia Tech with over thirty-six years of service. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Custer, sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Shari Custer, Darrell and Gail Custer, all of Christiansburg, Jeff...

Myra Bishop

Myra Bishop

Mar 31, 2006

Bishop, Myra Martin, age 79 of Dublin, loving mother, grandmother and dear friend to many, died March 31, 2006 at Pulaski Health care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Ezra Bishop, Jr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Mark and Ann Sheppard, Grant and Georgia Sheppard and Nelson Sheppard, her step-son and his wife;...

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,...