Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

James Miller

James Miller

Jul 10, 2006

Miller, James A., 83 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 10, 2006 from his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Harrison and Verdie Miller, and one sister; Mary Linkous. Surviving are his wife of 60 years; Mary Miller, two daughters and sons-in-law; Pat and Glen Stallard of...

Nancy Richardson

Nancy Richardson

Jul 8, 2006

RICHARDSON, Nancy Lee, 96 of Riner, VA, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family members on Saturday, July 8, 2006. She was born in Riner on January 25, 1910 to the late Payton Thomas and Pearl Cromer Richardson. Nancy Lee loved and was loved by her family and community where she resided for her entire life. Nancy Lee began...

Jeffrey Keagle

Jeffrey Keagle

Jul 5, 2006

KEAGLE, JEFFREY FRED, 53, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at his home in Christiansburg, VA surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was an employee of Volvo in Dublin, VA. Jeff was a very loving ?Dad? to his girls. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death...

Angela Roop

Angela Roop

Jul 4, 2006

ROOP, ANGELA MARTIN, age 42, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Angela attended Narrows High School and New River Community College where she received several certificates in the nursing field. She was previously employed by the New River Dialysis Center in Radford where she worked as a Patient Care Technician. All the patients in her care had great...

Wendell McGuire

Wendell McGuire

Jul 4, 2006

McGUIRE, WENDELL FRANK, age 52, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard E. and Corbie McGuire. He is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Lucas of Christiansburg; Patsy Dirk of Radford; Phyllis Tilley of WV; Dorothy Fosset of NC; brother, William Elvis McGuire of Shawsville; fianc?, Wanda Epperly of Christiansburg; daughter,...

Lena Hutchison

Lena Hutchison

Jun 30, 2006

HUTCHISON, LENA KESSINGER MANNON, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by three sons, Jim Kessinger, Frank Kessinger and Thomas Kessinger. She is survived by husband, Richard Hutchison; children, Barbara Sargent, Connie Mannon, Robert James Mannon, Jr., Richard Mannon and Steve Mannon, Sr.; a brother, Early Fain; sister,...

Ralph Gearheart

Ralph Gearheart

Jun 29, 2006

GEARHEART, RALPH EVERETT, age 79, of Pilot, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 29, 2006. He was a retried employee of VDOT. His is survived by his wife, Edna T. Gearheart, a daughter, Peggy L. Gearheart Sargent; one son, Kenneth W. Taylor; grandsons, Robbie Sargent, Eric Taylor; a sister-in-law, Virginia Martin; close friends, John Broyles, Ashly Brown, Jim & Monica Weshoh...

Mildred Angle

Mildred Angle

Jun 29, 2006

ANGLE Mildred Harrington, 74, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mildred was born in Arlington, VA to the late Holman Jessie Harrington and Ann Merriweather Harrington. She graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Arlington. She later held the position of Activities Director at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She is preceded in...

Dorsey Bower

Dorsey Bower

Jun 29, 2006

BOWER, Dorsey Junior, of Blacksburg born: February 28, 1913 and died June 29, 2006, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He married Esther Ann Chafin on April 28th 1934. Mr. Bower entered the military service December 22, 1943. He trained and served as a rifle squad leader in World War II during operation against the enemy in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg in Germany....

Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson

Jun 29, 2006

THOMPSON, BARBARA JEAN HIXON, age 71, of Smyth County, VA, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA. She was born, August 11, 1934 in Montgomery County, VA the daughter of the late William H. and Mackie Hixon. She is survived by her husband, Edward A. Thompson, several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...

Clalude Miles

Clalude Miles

Jun 25, 2006

MILES, SR., CLAUDE JACKSON, age 97, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. Claude was son of the late Joseph Jackson and Virginia Alice Wirt Miles. Also preceding him in death his wife of 64 years, Martha Etta Britt Miles; brothers, Henry, Clarence, and Shorty Miles; sisters, Ethel...

Jacob Kirkner

Jacob Kirkner

Jun 25, 2006

KIRKNER, JACOB JACKSON (Jake), age 29, of Shawsville, beloved by family and friends to all, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2006 as he was surrounded by loved ones. His spirited, good-nature, and enthusiasm for life allowed Jake to fill his three decades with more friends and adventures than most people might experience in a long...

Sidney Woolwine

Sidney Woolwine

Jun 22, 2006

WOOLWINE, SIDNEY J., 70, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sidney was a retired employee from General Electric and a member of Faith Christian Church. He was an avid golfer and a 45 year member of Round Meadow Country Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy...

Judy Miller

Judy Miller

Jun 15, 2006

Miller, Judy Ann Thompson, age 62, of Christiansburg, died June 15, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Thompson, and her sister, Jean Peters. Mrs. Miller is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Lisa Miller, of Christiansburg; daughter, Jennifer Eggers, of Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon, Loren, and Rachel Eggers; father,...

Gaye Simpkins

Gaye Simpkins

Jun 10, 2006

SIMPKINS, Gaye Vest, peacefully passed away from this life, Saturday, June 10, 2006. She was the widow of Edgar C. Simpkins and the last surviving member of the Willie F. and Tabitha Jane Vest family. She was preceded in death by four sisters; Annie Shaver, Copper Hill, Ella Phillips, Christiansburg, Elizabeth Fitzwater, Bridgewater, Ruby Fitzwater, Hagerstown, Maryland, and three brothers;...

Sherry Dobbins

Sherry Dobbins

Jun 8, 2006

DOBBINS, Sherry Witt, 63 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Thursday, June 8, 2006. The daughter to the late Margie G. Willis she was also preceded in death by her first husband; Kenneth W. Witt. She was retired from the Kroger Company after 29 years of service. She is survived by her husband, William ?Bill? S....

Donald Walters

Donald Walters

Jun 6, 2006

WALTERS, SR. DONALD ELLIS, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. Sergeant First Class Donald E. Walters (3rd Infantry Division 3rd AAA AW BN SP), served his country above and beyond the call of duty. He was a Korean War Veteran. Don was a Prisoner of War, Korean Campaign Ribbon with three bronze...

Hazel Hale

Hazel Hale

Jun 6, 2006

HALE, HAZEL RATCLIFFE ?Peggy?, age 75, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was the daughter of the late Jessie James and Elise Woolwine Ratcliffe. She was also preceded in death by husband, Sherman J. Hale; brother, David Samuel Ratcliffe; sister, Mary Della Taylor. She is survived by her first husband, P. P....

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Jun 5, 2006

JOHNSON, THOMAS W. ?TOM?, 77, of Christiansburg, died at his home. He was the son of the late Tom and Lake Johnson and was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Kitty. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jay & Amy Johnson of Blacksburg; Tim & Loleta Johnson of Roanoke; Dave & Alison Johnson of Yorktown;...

Cooper Shaw

Cooper Shaw

Jun 4, 2006

SHAW, COOPER LEE, age 3 weeks, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Timmie Ray Shaw and Chrystal Hedge; brothers, Elijah James Hedge Shaw, Thomas Landon Shaw, Matthew Walker Shaw; grandparents, Karen Akers of Radford; Roger and Barbara Shaw of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

James Miller

James Miller

Jul 10, 2006

Miller, James A., 83 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 10, 2006 from his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Harrison and Verdie Miller, and one sister; Mary Linkous. Surviving are his wife of 60 years; Mary Miller, two daughters and sons-in-law; Pat and Glen Stallard of...

Nancy Richardson

Nancy Richardson

Jul 8, 2006

RICHARDSON, Nancy Lee, 96 of Riner, VA, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family members on Saturday, July 8, 2006. She was born in Riner on January 25, 1910 to the late Payton Thomas and Pearl Cromer Richardson. Nancy Lee loved and was loved by her family and community where she resided for her entire life. Nancy Lee began...

Jeffrey Keagle

Jeffrey Keagle

Jul 5, 2006

KEAGLE, JEFFREY FRED, 53, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at his home in Christiansburg, VA surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was an employee of Volvo in Dublin, VA. Jeff was a very loving ?Dad? to his girls. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death...

Angela Roop

Angela Roop

Jul 4, 2006

ROOP, ANGELA MARTIN, age 42, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Angela attended Narrows High School and New River Community College where she received several certificates in the nursing field. She was previously employed by the New River Dialysis Center in Radford where she worked as a Patient Care Technician. All the patients in her care had great...

Wendell McGuire

Wendell McGuire

Jul 4, 2006

McGUIRE, WENDELL FRANK, age 52, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard E. and Corbie McGuire. He is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Lucas of Christiansburg; Patsy Dirk of Radford; Phyllis Tilley of WV; Dorothy Fosset of NC; brother, William Elvis McGuire of Shawsville; fianc?, Wanda Epperly of Christiansburg; daughter,...

Lena Hutchison

Lena Hutchison

Jun 30, 2006

HUTCHISON, LENA KESSINGER MANNON, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by three sons, Jim Kessinger, Frank Kessinger and Thomas Kessinger. She is survived by husband, Richard Hutchison; children, Barbara Sargent, Connie Mannon, Robert James Mannon, Jr., Richard Mannon and Steve Mannon, Sr.; a brother, Early Fain; sister,...

Ralph Gearheart

Ralph Gearheart

Jun 29, 2006

GEARHEART, RALPH EVERETT, age 79, of Pilot, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 29, 2006. He was a retried employee of VDOT. His is survived by his wife, Edna T. Gearheart, a daughter, Peggy L. Gearheart Sargent; one son, Kenneth W. Taylor; grandsons, Robbie Sargent, Eric Taylor; a sister-in-law, Virginia Martin; close friends, John Broyles, Ashly Brown, Jim & Monica Weshoh...

Mildred Angle

Mildred Angle

Jun 29, 2006

ANGLE Mildred Harrington, 74, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mildred was born in Arlington, VA to the late Holman Jessie Harrington and Ann Merriweather Harrington. She graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Arlington. She later held the position of Activities Director at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She is preceded in...

Dorsey Bower

Dorsey Bower

Jun 29, 2006

BOWER, Dorsey Junior, of Blacksburg born: February 28, 1913 and died June 29, 2006, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He married Esther Ann Chafin on April 28th 1934. Mr. Bower entered the military service December 22, 1943. He trained and served as a rifle squad leader in World War II during operation against the enemy in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg in Germany....

Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson

Jun 29, 2006

THOMPSON, BARBARA JEAN HIXON, age 71, of Smyth County, VA, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA. She was born, August 11, 1934 in Montgomery County, VA the daughter of the late William H. and Mackie Hixon. She is survived by her husband, Edward A. Thompson, several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...

Clalude Miles

Clalude Miles

Jun 25, 2006

MILES, SR., CLAUDE JACKSON, age 97, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. Claude was son of the late Joseph Jackson and Virginia Alice Wirt Miles. Also preceding him in death his wife of 64 years, Martha Etta Britt Miles; brothers, Henry, Clarence, and Shorty Miles; sisters, Ethel...

Jacob Kirkner

Jacob Kirkner

Jun 25, 2006

KIRKNER, JACOB JACKSON (Jake), age 29, of Shawsville, beloved by family and friends to all, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2006 as he was surrounded by loved ones. His spirited, good-nature, and enthusiasm for life allowed Jake to fill his three decades with more friends and adventures than most people might experience in a long...

Sidney Woolwine

Sidney Woolwine

Jun 22, 2006

WOOLWINE, SIDNEY J., 70, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sidney was a retired employee from General Electric and a member of Faith Christian Church. He was an avid golfer and a 45 year member of Round Meadow Country Club. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy...

Judy Miller

Judy Miller

Jun 15, 2006

Miller, Judy Ann Thompson, age 62, of Christiansburg, died June 15, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Thompson, and her sister, Jean Peters. Mrs. Miller is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Lisa Miller, of Christiansburg; daughter, Jennifer Eggers, of Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren, Joshua, Brandon, Loren, and Rachel Eggers; father,...

Gaye Simpkins

Gaye Simpkins

Jun 10, 2006

SIMPKINS, Gaye Vest, peacefully passed away from this life, Saturday, June 10, 2006. She was the widow of Edgar C. Simpkins and the last surviving member of the Willie F. and Tabitha Jane Vest family. She was preceded in death by four sisters; Annie Shaver, Copper Hill, Ella Phillips, Christiansburg, Elizabeth Fitzwater, Bridgewater, Ruby Fitzwater, Hagerstown, Maryland, and three brothers;...

Sherry Dobbins

Sherry Dobbins

Jun 8, 2006

DOBBINS, Sherry Witt, 63 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Thursday, June 8, 2006. The daughter to the late Margie G. Willis she was also preceded in death by her first husband; Kenneth W. Witt. She was retired from the Kroger Company after 29 years of service. She is survived by her husband, William ?Bill? S....

Donald Walters

Donald Walters

Jun 6, 2006

WALTERS, SR. DONALD ELLIS, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. Sergeant First Class Donald E. Walters (3rd Infantry Division 3rd AAA AW BN SP), served his country above and beyond the call of duty. He was a Korean War Veteran. Don was a Prisoner of War, Korean Campaign Ribbon with three bronze...

Hazel Hale

Hazel Hale

Jun 6, 2006

HALE, HAZEL RATCLIFFE ?Peggy?, age 75, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was the daughter of the late Jessie James and Elise Woolwine Ratcliffe. She was also preceded in death by husband, Sherman J. Hale; brother, David Samuel Ratcliffe; sister, Mary Della Taylor. She is survived by her first husband, P. P....

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Jun 5, 2006

JOHNSON, THOMAS W. ?TOM?, 77, of Christiansburg, died at his home. He was the son of the late Tom and Lake Johnson and was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Kitty. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jay & Amy Johnson of Blacksburg; Tim & Loleta Johnson of Roanoke; Dave & Alison Johnson of Yorktown;...

Cooper Shaw

Cooper Shaw

Jun 4, 2006

SHAW, COOPER LEE, age 3 weeks, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Timmie Ray Shaw and Chrystal Hedge; brothers, Elijah James Hedge Shaw, Thomas Landon Shaw, Matthew Walker Shaw; grandparents, Karen Akers of Radford; Roger and Barbara Shaw of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until...