Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Christine Duncan

Christine Duncan

Nov 18, 2005

DUNCAN, CHRISTINE SMITH, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Edgemont Christian Church for many years. She was active in the Ladies Aid, CWF and was chair of the Evangelism Committee for several years. She was preceded in death by her father, Stafford...

Floyd Jones

Floyd Jones

Nov 17, 2005

Jones, Floyd Dean, age 87, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005. He was born and raised in Fries, VA but has lived in Christiansburg for the past forty years. He was a faithful member of the Bible Baptist Church. He was a building contractor in Galax, Christiansburg, and Blacksburg for over forty years. He was preceded in death...

Joseph Shelor

Joseph Shelor

Nov 16, 2005

SHELOR, JOSEPH FRANKLIN, age 78, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, John of Buchanan. Survivors include his wife, Eula Shelor of Dublin; sons and daughter-in-law, Ron Shelor of San Jose, CA; Steve & Susan Shelor of Covington, VA; five granddaughters, two grandsons, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray...

Hallie Terry

Hallie Terry

Nov 16, 2005

TERRY, HALLIE M., age 83, of Christiansburg, precious wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, joined our Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Her family, church family, and friends will cherish the memories of her special smile, warmth and love for everyone, steadfast faith in the Lord, and strength in dealing with many years of pain without complaint. Born August 26,...

Charles Keith

Charles Keith

Nov 13, 2005

KEITH, CHARLES RAY, age 69, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at his home. He was a retired excavator. He was the son of the late Lemon Arvil and Bertha Gay Sowers Keith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Keith, J. C. Keith and Franklin Keith; his son, Ronnie Wayne Keith; and two...

James Sowers

James Sowers

Nov 10, 2005

SOWERS, JAMES EDWARD ?PETE?, age 76, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at his home in Christiansburg. He was the son of the late Christopher and Lydia Moles Sowers. He was a member of the Park United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Pete was the owner and operator of Sowers Trucking Company. He was a veteran having served...

Linda Parker

Linda Parker

Nov 10, 2005

PARKER, LINDA FARMER, age 44, of Elliston, passed away at her home Thursday, November 10, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Wiley Owens. She is survived by her loving husband, Gregg Marvin Parker of Elliston and her step-daughter Allison Parker of Snow Creek, VA; one son Dustin Farmer and his girlfriend,...

Bonnie Leonard

Bonnie Leonard

Nov 6, 2005

Bonnie Jeanne Leonard, age 81, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005. Sh was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel and Leland Jobusch. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ellyn and William Rosemann and Kay and Donald Anspaugh; four grandchildren, Rodger Anspaugh, Chelle Whittington,...

Lawrence Sutphin

Lawrence Sutphin

Oct 30, 2005

SUTPHIN, LAWRENCE EDWARD, age 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2005 at his home. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Esther Sutphin; brother, Lilbern Sutphin, and sister, Irene Jenkins. Survivors include his children, Debbie VanDyke of Christiansburg; Larry Sutphin of Christiansburg; Sherry & Donald Vaughn...

Billy Lambert

Billy Lambert

Oct 23, 2005

LAMBERT, BILLY J., age 67, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 23, 2005 at his home with his wife by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Lottie Lambert; brothers, Dudley Lambert and Tommy Lambert. Billy worked as a welder at the family business, Lambert?s Repair Shop, on Ellett Road for many...

Elvin Epperly

Elvin Epperly

Oct 22, 2005

EPPERLY, ELVIN WILLARD (DOC), 89, of Radford, died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at his home. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren bless his memory and are eternally grateful for the lessons of hard work and honesty he taught. He was born in Montgomery County on March 26, 1916, to Willard and Annie Ruth Epperly. He was preceded in death by...

Karl Bender

Karl Bender

Oct 20, 2005

BENDER, KARL FRED, age 90, of Florida and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away September 25, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Richardson Bender. Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Jack Bender of Tampa, FL; James & Cheryl Bender of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Jodi E. Bender and Jackson L. Bender both of Tampa, FL. A...

Ingle Nixon

Ingle Nixon

Oct 19, 2005

NIXON, INGLE EUGENE (GENE), age 80, of Christiansburg passed away at home Wednesday, October 19, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. T. & Bertha Nixon; three brothers, Rex, Junior and George Nixon; sister, Ava Ellen Sumner and sister-ion-law, Ruth Nixon. Survived by his wife, Evelyn Ridpath Nixon, brother and sister-in-law, Harry & Pat Nixon of Salem,...

Argell Hutchins

Argell Hutchins

Oct 18, 2005

HUTCHINS, ARGELL LEE, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2005. He was retired from Alliant Tech after 33 years of service, a veteran having served with the U. S. Marines and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester E. and Essie P. Hutchins; his sister, Helen Rupe and brothers,...

Sharon Breen

Sharon Breen

Oct 18, 2005

BREEN, SHARON SUE, age 53, of Jacksonville Florida, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005. She was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia Billingsley. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 17 years, John F. Breen, III; daughter, Marti Marie Avery, step son, Johnathon Breen; granddaughter, Malayna Shea? Jones; brother,...

Charles Jewell

Charles Jewell

Oct 11, 2005

JEWELL, CHARLES WILLIAM, age 78, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at his home. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was retired from Hennis/Spector Trucking Company as a truck driver. After retiring, he worked part time with Marshall Concrete Company until his complete retirement. He was preceded in death by...

John Marshall

John Marshall

Oct 5, 2005

MARSHALL, JOHN COX, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly Floyd Marshall. Survivors include his son, Paul Joseph Doyle of Ft. Sam Houston, TX; Sherry Doyle of Abingdon, VA; his mother, Lizzie Mae Marshall; brothers, Kelly Marshall of Wytheville, VA; Danny Marshall of Pulaski; sisters, Pauline Marshall and...

Thomas Wohlford, Jr.

Thomas Wohlford, Jr.

Oct 3, 2005

WOHLFORD, Kenneth (Ken) S., of 67 of Anderson, SC and formerly of Blacksburg, Virginia, died Saturday, October 1, 2005 at his home in Anderson. SC. He was a member of Blacksburg Christian Church, retired owner of Anderson Machined Products and a member of the Anderson Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. # 1206. Mr. Wohlford was the son to the late Thomas Crockette...

Jimmy Harmon

Jimmy Harmon

Oct 2, 2005

HARMON, JIMMY LEE, age 68, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, October 2, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Steward Harmon; his wife, Virginia T. Harmon; brother, Bob Harmon; sister, Mildred Hess. Survivors include his mother, Hester Bowman; his children and their spouses, Sandy & Rodney Howell of Christiansburg; Tony & Amy O?Brien of Radford;...

Exalee Cunningham

Exalee Cunningham

Sep 30, 2005

CUNNINGHAM, EXALEE WOOLWINE, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2005 while at home in the Childress area of Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cunningham, Sr. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Melissa Cunningham, Jr. of Christiansburg and Marcus and Christina Cunningham of Pulaski; daughters and son-in-law,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Christine Duncan

Christine Duncan

Nov 18, 2005

DUNCAN, CHRISTINE SMITH, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Edgemont Christian Church for many years. She was active in the Ladies Aid, CWF and was chair of the Evangelism Committee for several years. She was preceded in death by her father, Stafford...

Floyd Jones

Floyd Jones

Nov 17, 2005

Jones, Floyd Dean, age 87, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005. He was born and raised in Fries, VA but has lived in Christiansburg for the past forty years. He was a faithful member of the Bible Baptist Church. He was a building contractor in Galax, Christiansburg, and Blacksburg for over forty years. He was preceded in death...

Joseph Shelor

Joseph Shelor

Nov 16, 2005

SHELOR, JOSEPH FRANKLIN, age 78, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, John of Buchanan. Survivors include his wife, Eula Shelor of Dublin; sons and daughter-in-law, Ron Shelor of San Jose, CA; Steve & Susan Shelor of Covington, VA; five granddaughters, two grandsons, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray...

Hallie Terry

Hallie Terry

Nov 16, 2005

TERRY, HALLIE M., age 83, of Christiansburg, precious wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, joined our Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Her family, church family, and friends will cherish the memories of her special smile, warmth and love for everyone, steadfast faith in the Lord, and strength in dealing with many years of pain without complaint. Born August 26,...

Charles Keith

Charles Keith

Nov 13, 2005

KEITH, CHARLES RAY, age 69, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at his home. He was a retired excavator. He was the son of the late Lemon Arvil and Bertha Gay Sowers Keith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Keith, J. C. Keith and Franklin Keith; his son, Ronnie Wayne Keith; and two...

James Sowers

James Sowers

Nov 10, 2005

SOWERS, JAMES EDWARD ?PETE?, age 76, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at his home in Christiansburg. He was the son of the late Christopher and Lydia Moles Sowers. He was a member of the Park United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Pete was the owner and operator of Sowers Trucking Company. He was a veteran having served...

Linda Parker

Linda Parker

Nov 10, 2005

PARKER, LINDA FARMER, age 44, of Elliston, passed away at her home Thursday, November 10, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Wiley Owens. She is survived by her loving husband, Gregg Marvin Parker of Elliston and her step-daughter Allison Parker of Snow Creek, VA; one son Dustin Farmer and his girlfriend,...

Bonnie Leonard

Bonnie Leonard

Nov 6, 2005

Bonnie Jeanne Leonard, age 81, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005. Sh was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel and Leland Jobusch. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ellyn and William Rosemann and Kay and Donald Anspaugh; four grandchildren, Rodger Anspaugh, Chelle Whittington,...

Lawrence Sutphin

Lawrence Sutphin

Oct 30, 2005

SUTPHIN, LAWRENCE EDWARD, age 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2005 at his home. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Esther Sutphin; brother, Lilbern Sutphin, and sister, Irene Jenkins. Survivors include his children, Debbie VanDyke of Christiansburg; Larry Sutphin of Christiansburg; Sherry & Donald Vaughn...

Billy Lambert

Billy Lambert

Oct 23, 2005

LAMBERT, BILLY J., age 67, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 23, 2005 at his home with his wife by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Lottie Lambert; brothers, Dudley Lambert and Tommy Lambert. Billy worked as a welder at the family business, Lambert?s Repair Shop, on Ellett Road for many...

Elvin Epperly

Elvin Epperly

Oct 22, 2005

EPPERLY, ELVIN WILLARD (DOC), 89, of Radford, died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at his home. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren bless his memory and are eternally grateful for the lessons of hard work and honesty he taught. He was born in Montgomery County on March 26, 1916, to Willard and Annie Ruth Epperly. He was preceded in death by...

Karl Bender

Karl Bender

Oct 20, 2005

BENDER, KARL FRED, age 90, of Florida and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away September 25, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Richardson Bender. Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Jack Bender of Tampa, FL; James & Cheryl Bender of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Jodi E. Bender and Jackson L. Bender both of Tampa, FL. A...

Ingle Nixon

Ingle Nixon

Oct 19, 2005

NIXON, INGLE EUGENE (GENE), age 80, of Christiansburg passed away at home Wednesday, October 19, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. T. & Bertha Nixon; three brothers, Rex, Junior and George Nixon; sister, Ava Ellen Sumner and sister-ion-law, Ruth Nixon. Survived by his wife, Evelyn Ridpath Nixon, brother and sister-in-law, Harry & Pat Nixon of Salem,...

Argell Hutchins

Argell Hutchins

Oct 18, 2005

HUTCHINS, ARGELL LEE, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2005. He was retired from Alliant Tech after 33 years of service, a veteran having served with the U. S. Marines and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester E. and Essie P. Hutchins; his sister, Helen Rupe and brothers,...

Sharon Breen

Sharon Breen

Oct 18, 2005

BREEN, SHARON SUE, age 53, of Jacksonville Florida, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005. She was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia Billingsley. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 17 years, John F. Breen, III; daughter, Marti Marie Avery, step son, Johnathon Breen; granddaughter, Malayna Shea? Jones; brother,...

Charles Jewell

Charles Jewell

Oct 11, 2005

JEWELL, CHARLES WILLIAM, age 78, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at his home. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was retired from Hennis/Spector Trucking Company as a truck driver. After retiring, he worked part time with Marshall Concrete Company until his complete retirement. He was preceded in death by...

John Marshall

John Marshall

Oct 5, 2005

MARSHALL, JOHN COX, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly Floyd Marshall. Survivors include his son, Paul Joseph Doyle of Ft. Sam Houston, TX; Sherry Doyle of Abingdon, VA; his mother, Lizzie Mae Marshall; brothers, Kelly Marshall of Wytheville, VA; Danny Marshall of Pulaski; sisters, Pauline Marshall and...

Thomas Wohlford, Jr.

Thomas Wohlford, Jr.

Oct 3, 2005

WOHLFORD, Kenneth (Ken) S., of 67 of Anderson, SC and formerly of Blacksburg, Virginia, died Saturday, October 1, 2005 at his home in Anderson. SC. He was a member of Blacksburg Christian Church, retired owner of Anderson Machined Products and a member of the Anderson Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. # 1206. Mr. Wohlford was the son to the late Thomas Crockette...

Jimmy Harmon

Jimmy Harmon

Oct 2, 2005

HARMON, JIMMY LEE, age 68, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, October 2, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Steward Harmon; his wife, Virginia T. Harmon; brother, Bob Harmon; sister, Mildred Hess. Survivors include his mother, Hester Bowman; his children and their spouses, Sandy & Rodney Howell of Christiansburg; Tony & Amy O?Brien of Radford;...

Exalee Cunningham

Exalee Cunningham

Sep 30, 2005

CUNNINGHAM, EXALEE WOOLWINE, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2005 while at home in the Childress area of Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cunningham, Sr. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Melissa Cunningham, Jr. of Christiansburg and Marcus and Christina Cunningham of Pulaski; daughters and son-in-law,...