Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Herby Webster

Herby Webster

Mar 18, 2006

WEBSTER, Herby W., born March 16, 1928, departed this life March 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theda C. Webster; a son, Jim Webster of Christiansburg; a sister, Dora W. Hunt, of Henderson, NC. Other survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne...

Joyce Lovelace

Joyce Lovelace

Mar 17, 2006

LOVELACE, Joyce Ann, age 69 of Radford died Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter; Teresa Ridgway, granddaughter; Angela Morgan, great granddaughter; Sierra Morgan, two brothers; Ned Pugh and Robert Pugh. She is also survived by her three nieces; Lisa Pugh, Judy Estes and Terry Dempsey, also her nephew; Jeff Pugh....

Thomas Bibb

Thomas Bibb

Mar 17, 2006

Dr. Thomas Lynn Bibb, loving husband, father and friend, age 69, of Riner, died suddenly Friday, March 17, 2006 in Wytheville. He was the son of the late James B. and Mabel S. Bibb and was born August 18, 1936 in Beckley, WV. Dr. Bibb received his B.S. degree in Animal Science from Va Tech in 1958, DVM from Ohio...

Hattie Harris

Hattie Harris

Mar 17, 2006

HARRIS, HATTIE THOMPSON, age 86, of Riner passed away Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. The daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Thompson she was also preceded in death by her husband Willis Harris, her sisters, Louise Croft and Ada Thompson, her brothers, Oakley Thompson and James Thompson also preceding her is a special nephew,...

Esther Grubb

Esther Grubb

Mar 16, 2006

GRUBB, ESTHER PRICE, age 88, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a true southern lady, gracious and kind to all; she taught her values by example. It was always uplifting to spend time with her. A faithful member of Roanoke Valley Presbyterian Church, for years she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible...

Jackie Cummings

Jackie Cummings

Mar 16, 2006

CUMMINGS, JACKIE LYNN, age 49, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at her home. A 1974 graduate of Clay High School, Clay, WV, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Radford University in 1996, and a Associate in Arts and Science with a major in General Studies from New River Community...

Phillip Lester

Phillip Lester

Mar 16, 2006

LESTER, PHILLIP GERALD, age 62, of Riner, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Lester. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Lester of Riner, and his sister, Angela Harvey of Riner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Home....

William David

William David

Mar 15, 2006

PALMER, WILLIAM DAVID, age 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Wedneday, March 15, 2006 at RJ Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence P. Whitlock. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his special family, Esther Griffith, Christiansburg; Briana Griffith, Riner; Lee & Norma Cole, Pilot;...

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Mar 15, 2006

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr., 84, died Wednesday, March 15, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Christiansburg, he was the son of Lilburn Dunlap, Sr., and Florence Elizabeth Hawley Dunlap. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Robinson and Mrs. Louise Kent Tisdale. He was also predeceased by his nephew,...

Naomi Lester

Naomi Lester

Mar 14, 2006

LESTER, NAOMI FRANCES, age 75, of Riner, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. E. Lester, Sr. and Cora Taylor Lester; her brothers, William G. Lester, James M. Lester and C. E. Lester, Jr.; and her sister, Marie L. Higgs. Survivors include her sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Cragett,...

George Porterfield

George Porterfield

Mar 12, 2006

PORTERFIELD, GEORGE NALLE, JR., 56, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Jane Porterfield. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Porterfield; daughter and son-in-law Carrie and Jeff Neal and grandchildren, Emma and George Neal; daughter and son-in-law Katie and Adam Collins; sister and...

Lottie Shortt

Lottie Shortt

Mar 12, 2006

SHORTT, LOTTIE HILDRETH, age 92, a long time resident of Christiansburg, died peacefully at Heritage Hall Nursing Home on Saturday, March 11, 2006. Hildreth was the daughter of Prince E. Shortt and Annie Eugenia Watkins Shortt, both of Floyd County. She moved with her mother to Christiansburg in 1918, after her father?s death. Together, she and her mother lived and...

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,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Herby Webster

Herby Webster

Mar 18, 2006

WEBSTER, Herby W., born March 16, 1928, departed this life March 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theda C. Webster; a son, Jim Webster of Christiansburg; a sister, Dora W. Hunt, of Henderson, NC. Other survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne...

Joyce Lovelace

Joyce Lovelace

Mar 17, 2006

LOVELACE, Joyce Ann, age 69 of Radford died Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter; Teresa Ridgway, granddaughter; Angela Morgan, great granddaughter; Sierra Morgan, two brothers; Ned Pugh and Robert Pugh. She is also survived by her three nieces; Lisa Pugh, Judy Estes and Terry Dempsey, also her nephew; Jeff Pugh....

Thomas Bibb

Thomas Bibb

Mar 17, 2006

Dr. Thomas Lynn Bibb, loving husband, father and friend, age 69, of Riner, died suddenly Friday, March 17, 2006 in Wytheville. He was the son of the late James B. and Mabel S. Bibb and was born August 18, 1936 in Beckley, WV. Dr. Bibb received his B.S. degree in Animal Science from Va Tech in 1958, DVM from Ohio...

Hattie Harris

Hattie Harris

Mar 17, 2006

HARRIS, HATTIE THOMPSON, age 86, of Riner passed away Friday, March 17, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. The daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Thompson she was also preceded in death by her husband Willis Harris, her sisters, Louise Croft and Ada Thompson, her brothers, Oakley Thompson and James Thompson also preceding her is a special nephew,...

Esther Grubb

Esther Grubb

Mar 16, 2006

GRUBB, ESTHER PRICE, age 88, of Blacksburg, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a true southern lady, gracious and kind to all; she taught her values by example. It was always uplifting to spend time with her. A faithful member of Roanoke Valley Presbyterian Church, for years she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible...

Jackie Cummings

Jackie Cummings

Mar 16, 2006

CUMMINGS, JACKIE LYNN, age 49, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at her home. A 1974 graduate of Clay High School, Clay, WV, she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Radford University in 1996, and a Associate in Arts and Science with a major in General Studies from New River Community...

Phillip Lester

Phillip Lester

Mar 16, 2006

LESTER, PHILLIP GERALD, age 62, of Riner, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Lester. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Lester of Riner, and his sister, Angela Harvey of Riner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Horne Funeral Home....

William David

William David

Mar 15, 2006

PALMER, WILLIAM DAVID, age 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Wedneday, March 15, 2006 at RJ Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence P. Whitlock. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his special family, Esther Griffith, Christiansburg; Briana Griffith, Riner; Lee & Norma Cole, Pilot;...

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr.

Mar 15, 2006

Lilburn Dunlap, Jr., 84, died Wednesday, March 15, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Christiansburg, he was the son of Lilburn Dunlap, Sr., and Florence Elizabeth Hawley Dunlap. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Robinson and Mrs. Louise Kent Tisdale. He was also predeceased by his nephew,...

Naomi Lester

Naomi Lester

Mar 14, 2006

LESTER, NAOMI FRANCES, age 75, of Riner, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, C. E. Lester, Sr. and Cora Taylor Lester; her brothers, William G. Lester, James M. Lester and C. E. Lester, Jr.; and her sister, Marie L. Higgs. Survivors include her sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Cragett,...

George Porterfield

George Porterfield

Mar 12, 2006

PORTERFIELD, GEORGE NALLE, JR., 56, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Jane Porterfield. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Porterfield; daughter and son-in-law Carrie and Jeff Neal and grandchildren, Emma and George Neal; daughter and son-in-law Katie and Adam Collins; sister and...

Lottie Shortt

Lottie Shortt

Mar 12, 2006

SHORTT, LOTTIE HILDRETH, age 92, a long time resident of Christiansburg, died peacefully at Heritage Hall Nursing Home on Saturday, March 11, 2006. Hildreth was the daughter of Prince E. Shortt and Annie Eugenia Watkins Shortt, both of Floyd County. She moved with her mother to Christiansburg in 1918, after her father?s death. Together, she and her mother lived and...

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,...