Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

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...