Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Sep 30, 2005

THOMPSON, GLENN WILBURN, age 77, of Riner, passed away at his home on Friday, September 30, 2005. He was born on April 9, 1928, in Montgomery County, Virginia, to the late Trigg and Lala Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lee Thompson, and his brother Cedric Thompson. He proudly served his Country in the U. S....

Billy Price

Billy Price

Sep 27, 2005

PRICE, BILLY RAY, age 64, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his love and sense of humor, he showed to his family and friends. He worked for Corning Glass for 19 years, then Alliant Tech, where he worked for 12 years. After retirement, he drove a tour bus for a while, until...

Herbert Altis

Herbert Altis

Sep 21, 2005

ALTIS, HERBERT WILLARD, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Dovey Thompson Altis; his brother, James Edward Altis. He was a retired tool and diemaker and enjoyed woodworking and gunsmithing. He was a veteran having served in the Navy during World War II....

Agnes Schlemmer

Agnes Schlemmer

Sep 21, 2005

SCHLEMMER, AGNES HALL, age 77, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Born June 14, 1928 she was preceded in death by her foster parents, Waddy Curn Shrader and Leeanna Bell Correll Shrader and her biological parents Walter Hall and Katie Lou East Hall and husband, Paul Schlemmer; one son, Steve Daniel Shrader, six sisters, four brothers. She is...

Juanita Terry

Juanita Terry

Sep 20, 2005

TERRY, JUANITA MILLER, age 90, of Seagoville, TX, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005. She is survived by a son, George R. Turman, Manassas, VA; a daughter, Margie R. Turman, Seagonville, TX; 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26th, at...

Fred Childress

Fred Childress

Sep 19, 2005

CHILDRESS, FRED WILLIAM, ?BILLY?, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, September 19, 2005 in Radford. Billy was the son of the late James Stuart and Lucile Rangeley Childress. He was, also, preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Lee David and brother, Robert Rangeley Childress. Billy was born August 12, 1937. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School...

Juanita Corell

Juanita Corell

Sep 14, 2005

CORELL, JUANITA SISSON ?Nita?, age 99 of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a charter member of the Shawsville White Memorial United Methodist Church, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolutionary War, and the Christiansburg Eastern Star. She worked for many years as a dedicated first grade school teacher and...

Juanita Hall

Juanita Hall

Sep 11, 2005

HALL, JUANITA PRICE, age 87, of Gordonsville, VA and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was a long time member of the Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Estella L. Price; her husband,...

James Roberts

James Roberts

Sep 10, 2005

ROBERTS, JAMES ARNOLD, ?JAB?, 54, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, September 10, 2005. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2005, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Craig Mountain Road, Christiansburg. Surviving ?Jab? is his brother and sister-in-law, Eddie Ray and Wanda Roberts, of Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite...

Elizabeth Spradling

Elizabeth Spradling

Sep 10, 2005

SPRADLING, VIRGINIA ELIZABETH A. (GINGER), age 60, wife of Cecil E. Spradling, Jr., passed away at her home in Salem, VA on Saturday, September 10, 2005. She was the daughter of the late James F. Allen of Christiansburg, Virginia. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Spradling is survived by her mother, Mary P. (Rena) Allen, Christiansburg, VA; mother-in-law, Elsie G....

Robert Bland

Robert Bland

Sep 9, 2005

BLAND, Robert Marshall (Bobby), 73 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 9, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother; Hulda M Garrett, his father; Charles S. Bland, two brothers, William McGuinnis Bland and Fredrick Bland and several half-brothers and sisters. He is survived by his three sons and a step-son; Marshall Todd Bland, William E....

Robert Gerald

Robert Gerald

Sep 9, 2005

Robert "Bobby" Z. Gerald, age 72, of Ellett Road, Christiansburg went to be with the Lord Friday, September 9, 2005. He was born in Christiansburg on August 23, 1933, the son of the late Ethel and John Gerald. Surviving are his wife, Caroline Akers Gerald; two daughters, Karen Barnes and Sharon Gillis; two sons, Larry and Gary Gerald; and five...

Rosabelle Boswell

Rosabelle Boswell

Sep 4, 2005

BOSWELL, ROSABELLE (RO) DELORES DAVIS, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2005 at Richfield Recovery Care Center. She was a resident of the Wheatland Retirement Community, where her infectious laugh, and ready smile made her a favorite of the staff and residents alike. She will be sadly missed and is survived by one son, Charles S. Boswell,...

Alfred Gallimore

Alfred Gallimore

Sep 1, 2005

GALLIMORE, ALFRED CALVIN, age 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 1, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Payton and Maudie Gallimore, a brother, Edsel Gallimore, and his loving companion, Ruby Dowdy. He leaves to cherish his memory a brother and sister-in-law, Cappy Ray & Marivic...

Arnold Linkous

Arnold Linkous

Aug 29, 2005

LINKOUS, ARNOLD RALPH, age 93, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank J. and Mellie Bishop Linkous; four brothers, Frank, Jr., Kenneth, Archie and Steve; one sister Louise Helms, and his son, Arnold R. ?Sonny? Linkous, II. He was a member of the Alleghany Church of Christ and...

William Shorts

William Shorts

Aug 28, 2005

SHORTS, WILLIAM JUNIOR, age 69, of Radford, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Shorts. Survivors include his wife, Betsy H. Shorts of Radford and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be...

Gloria Lockett

Gloria Lockett

Aug 22, 2005

LOCKETT, GLORIA JEAN KINDER, of Riner, VA, departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2005. She was born in Twilight (Boone County), West Virginia on December 4, 1941 to the late Burlin Edward and Sylvia Jean Miller Kinder. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband of 43 years, Robert Smith Lockett, Jr.; two sons, Robert Smith...

Bernice Eanes

Bernice Eanes

Aug 22, 2005

EANES, BERNICE LUCILLE CLOWER, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 22 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harless Eanes. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Peggy Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Harold & Rincey Eanes; grandchildren, Cynthia Eanes, William & Cindy Eanes, Joey & Heather Dayton; great grandchildren Christian and...

Aaron Sheppard

Aaron Sheppard

Aug 18, 2005

SHEPPARD, AARON NATHAN, age 84, of Christiansburg, departed this life to be with his loving Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2005. He was reunited with his wife Margaret Louise Sheppard after a life devoted to serving God. A.N. served the Lord through singing and spreading the Gospel with his band, the Blue Ridge Gospel Singers. He leaves to...

Gertrude Peters

Gertrude Peters

Aug 16, 2005

PETERS, GERTRUDE ELLEN, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Gertrude was born at Alum Ridge, Virginia. She was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Malinda Lester Peters of Alum Ridge, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Edgar Peters and wife, Velma...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Sep 30, 2005

THOMPSON, GLENN WILBURN, age 77, of Riner, passed away at his home on Friday, September 30, 2005. He was born on April 9, 1928, in Montgomery County, Virginia, to the late Trigg and Lala Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lee Thompson, and his brother Cedric Thompson. He proudly served his Country in the U. S....

Billy Price

Billy Price

Sep 27, 2005

PRICE, BILLY RAY, age 64, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his love and sense of humor, he showed to his family and friends. He worked for Corning Glass for 19 years, then Alliant Tech, where he worked for 12 years. After retirement, he drove a tour bus for a while, until...

Herbert Altis

Herbert Altis

Sep 21, 2005

ALTIS, HERBERT WILLARD, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Dovey Thompson Altis; his brother, James Edward Altis. He was a retired tool and diemaker and enjoyed woodworking and gunsmithing. He was a veteran having served in the Navy during World War II....

Agnes Schlemmer

Agnes Schlemmer

Sep 21, 2005

SCHLEMMER, AGNES HALL, age 77, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Born June 14, 1928 she was preceded in death by her foster parents, Waddy Curn Shrader and Leeanna Bell Correll Shrader and her biological parents Walter Hall and Katie Lou East Hall and husband, Paul Schlemmer; one son, Steve Daniel Shrader, six sisters, four brothers. She is...

Juanita Terry

Juanita Terry

Sep 20, 2005

TERRY, JUANITA MILLER, age 90, of Seagoville, TX, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005. She is survived by a son, George R. Turman, Manassas, VA; a daughter, Margie R. Turman, Seagonville, TX; 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26th, at...

Fred Childress

Fred Childress

Sep 19, 2005

CHILDRESS, FRED WILLIAM, ?BILLY?, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, September 19, 2005 in Radford. Billy was the son of the late James Stuart and Lucile Rangeley Childress. He was, also, preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Lee David and brother, Robert Rangeley Childress. Billy was born August 12, 1937. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School...

Juanita Corell

Juanita Corell

Sep 14, 2005

CORELL, JUANITA SISSON ?Nita?, age 99 of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a charter member of the Shawsville White Memorial United Methodist Church, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolutionary War, and the Christiansburg Eastern Star. She worked for many years as a dedicated first grade school teacher and...

Juanita Hall

Juanita Hall

Sep 11, 2005

HALL, JUANITA PRICE, age 87, of Gordonsville, VA and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was a long time member of the Christiansburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Estella L. Price; her husband,...

James Roberts

James Roberts

Sep 10, 2005

ROBERTS, JAMES ARNOLD, ?JAB?, 54, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, September 10, 2005. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2005, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Craig Mountain Road, Christiansburg. Surviving ?Jab? is his brother and sister-in-law, Eddie Ray and Wanda Roberts, of Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite...

Elizabeth Spradling

Elizabeth Spradling

Sep 10, 2005

SPRADLING, VIRGINIA ELIZABETH A. (GINGER), age 60, wife of Cecil E. Spradling, Jr., passed away at her home in Salem, VA on Saturday, September 10, 2005. She was the daughter of the late James F. Allen of Christiansburg, Virginia. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Spradling is survived by her mother, Mary P. (Rena) Allen, Christiansburg, VA; mother-in-law, Elsie G....

Robert Bland

Robert Bland

Sep 9, 2005

BLAND, Robert Marshall (Bobby), 73 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, September 9, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother; Hulda M Garrett, his father; Charles S. Bland, two brothers, William McGuinnis Bland and Fredrick Bland and several half-brothers and sisters. He is survived by his three sons and a step-son; Marshall Todd Bland, William E....

Robert Gerald

Robert Gerald

Sep 9, 2005

Robert "Bobby" Z. Gerald, age 72, of Ellett Road, Christiansburg went to be with the Lord Friday, September 9, 2005. He was born in Christiansburg on August 23, 1933, the son of the late Ethel and John Gerald. Surviving are his wife, Caroline Akers Gerald; two daughters, Karen Barnes and Sharon Gillis; two sons, Larry and Gary Gerald; and five...

Rosabelle Boswell

Rosabelle Boswell

Sep 4, 2005

BOSWELL, ROSABELLE (RO) DELORES DAVIS, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2005 at Richfield Recovery Care Center. She was a resident of the Wheatland Retirement Community, where her infectious laugh, and ready smile made her a favorite of the staff and residents alike. She will be sadly missed and is survived by one son, Charles S. Boswell,...

Alfred Gallimore

Alfred Gallimore

Sep 1, 2005

GALLIMORE, ALFRED CALVIN, age 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 1, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Payton and Maudie Gallimore, a brother, Edsel Gallimore, and his loving companion, Ruby Dowdy. He leaves to cherish his memory a brother and sister-in-law, Cappy Ray & Marivic...

Arnold Linkous

Arnold Linkous

Aug 29, 2005

LINKOUS, ARNOLD RALPH, age 93, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank J. and Mellie Bishop Linkous; four brothers, Frank, Jr., Kenneth, Archie and Steve; one sister Louise Helms, and his son, Arnold R. ?Sonny? Linkous, II. He was a member of the Alleghany Church of Christ and...

William Shorts

William Shorts

Aug 28, 2005

SHORTS, WILLIAM JUNIOR, age 69, of Radford, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Shorts. Survivors include his wife, Betsy H. Shorts of Radford and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be...

Gloria Lockett

Gloria Lockett

Aug 22, 2005

LOCKETT, GLORIA JEAN KINDER, of Riner, VA, departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2005. She was born in Twilight (Boone County), West Virginia on December 4, 1941 to the late Burlin Edward and Sylvia Jean Miller Kinder. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband of 43 years, Robert Smith Lockett, Jr.; two sons, Robert Smith...

Bernice Eanes

Bernice Eanes

Aug 22, 2005

EANES, BERNICE LUCILLE CLOWER, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 22 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harless Eanes. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Peggy Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Harold & Rincey Eanes; grandchildren, Cynthia Eanes, William & Cindy Eanes, Joey & Heather Dayton; great grandchildren Christian and...

Aaron Sheppard

Aaron Sheppard

Aug 18, 2005

SHEPPARD, AARON NATHAN, age 84, of Christiansburg, departed this life to be with his loving Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2005. He was reunited with his wife Margaret Louise Sheppard after a life devoted to serving God. A.N. served the Lord through singing and spreading the Gospel with his band, the Blue Ridge Gospel Singers. He leaves to...

Gertrude Peters

Gertrude Peters

Aug 16, 2005

PETERS, GERTRUDE ELLEN, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Gertrude was born at Alum Ridge, Virginia. She was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Malinda Lester Peters of Alum Ridge, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Edgar Peters and wife, Velma...