Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Donald Brisco

Donald Brisco

May 29, 2005

BRISCO, DONALD GORDON, age 40, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Brisco. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Bettie S. Brisco of Christiansburg; brothers, Robert M. Brisco, Michael P. Brisco and sister, Kerry F. Brisco all of Christiansburg; aunt, Mary Bilinbin and husband, Joe of...

Yasmin Allen

Yasmin Allen

May 26, 2005

ALLEN, Yasmin Victoria, 24 days old, died Thursday, May 25, 2005 at Carolion Roanoke Community Hospital. She is the daughter to Kristin Ann and Shawn DaVal Allen, a sister; Ziona Allen, all of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her grandparents; Jerry and Ann Gieseke of Salisbury, MD, Clyde Allen; of Danville, VA and Jeraline Allen of Martinsville, VA. She...

Eston Linkous

Eston Linkous

May 20, 2005

LINKOUS, ESTON JUNIOR, age 79, of Dublin, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005 in New River Valley Medical Center. The son of the late Eston Guy and Della Mae Linkous he was also preceded in death by his wife, Orpha H. Linkous, a brother, Watman Linkous and a sister, Lottie Price. His is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jackie...

Richard Rittenhouse

Richard Rittenhouse

May 19, 2005

RITTENHOUSE, DR. RICHARD LEE, age 74, of Christiansburg, and formerly of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. He graduated from Wittenburg College, Ohio University (BS); Ohio State University (MS); Virginia Tech (PhD.). Dr. Rittenhouse taught in the Biology Department of Radford University, where he retired June 1, 1992 with 30 years of...

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

May 15, 2005

NORWOOD, ARTHUR WILLIAM JR., 44, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur William Norwood, Sr. and his brother, Charles Osborne. He is survived by his mother, and as he said "my best friend", Sylvia Norwood; his two children, Arthur Grant Norwood and William Pierce Norwood; his three brothers and...

Franklin Sawyers

Franklin Sawyers

May 5, 2005

SAWYERS, FRANKLIN (Frank) DELANO, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflict. Frank was a life member of the VFW Post 5311 who served two-terms as commander, a member of the America Legion and a...

Bernard Dudley

Bernard Dudley

May 4, 2005

DUDLEY, BERNARD WALTER, age 87, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christine Mills Dudley; sons and daughter-in-law, David & Vicky Dudley of Shawsville; James Dudley of Salem; Marvin Ray Dudley of Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail & Wendell Reed of Shawsville, Brenda & Corey Bevins of Princeton, WV; Juanita Aldridge of...

Annabelle Spasoff

Annabelle Spasoff

May 2, 2005

SPASOFF, ANNABELLE SMITH, age 88, of Fairfax, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luben Spasoff. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanna & John Klemick of Fairfax. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening, May 5, at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services...

Homer Cox

Homer Cox

May 2, 2005

COX, HOMER CLAYTON, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away at his home Monday, May 2, 2005. Mr. Cox was the owner/operator of Homer Cox Ford for 23 years. During his tenure he was closely involved with many associations of the Ford Motor Company. He was a long standing member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. He served in the...

Edward Adlam

Edward Adlam

May 2, 2005

ADLAM, EDWARD THOMAS, age 42, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Nashville, TN and Winterhaven, FL, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. Ed was born on January 3, 1963 in Rochester, NY. He was a beloved life partner, uncle, brother, friend to many, and son. A graduate of Florida State University, he also achieved his lifetime goal of an MBA at...

Bonnie Cably

Bonnie Cably

Apr 29, 2005

Cable, Bonnie S. 67 of Christiansburg and formerly of Welch, WV, died Friday, April 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; J. W. Cable. She is survived by her sons; Jonathan Cable of Christiansburg, and Jerry Cable of Ashland, KY, three grandchildren; Brian, Jennifer, and Joshua Cable, and one great grandson; Christopher Cable. She is also...

Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall

Apr 22, 2005

HALL, JERRY EMMETT ?CATFISH?, age 55, of Shawsville, VA died Friday, April 22, 2005, from injuries received in a truck accident. He was an employee of Valley Rich. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Marie Jennings Hall. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Hall; sons, Jerry Emmett Hall, Jr, Elizabeth City, NC, Jeremy Evan Hall, Jacob Everett Hall...

Leonard & Hazel Mabry

Leonard & Hazel Mabry

Apr 19, 2005

MABRY, LEONARD EARLY, age 80, and MABRY,HAZEL ELLEN, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Mr. Mabry was preceded in death by his parents, William Leonard & Mary Mabry. Mrs. Mabry was preceded in death by her parents, Pat & Flossie Wade Clowers. Survivors include their children, Daniel Mabry and his wife, Gail of Pulaski; Ruth Sowers...

Archie Kemp

Archie Kemp

Apr 16, 2005

Kemp, Archie Clarence, 55 of Pulaski, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service. 382-2612

James Curtis

James Curtis

Apr 15, 2005

Curtis, James Haston, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away April 15, 2005. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Loretta Curtis, of Riner, Terry Lee Curtis, of Jacksonville, Fl; daughter, Kathy Hopkins, of Radford; grandchildren, Kristen, David, and Hanna, all of Riner, Leon and Wendy Washburn, of Penhook, VA, Chuck and Rhonda Curtis, of Willis, James and Carol...

Ruby Fisher

Ruby Fisher

Apr 13, 2005

FISHER, RUBY DALTON, age 67, went to the be with Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. She was an active, faithful member of the New Hope Church of God since 1981 where she served in the capacities of Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Secretary, Ladies? Ministries, and Secretary of the Ladies Auxillary. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Kenneth VanDyke

Kenneth VanDyke

Apr 13, 2005

VANDYKE, KENNETH WAYNE, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He was the Founder and President of Force, Inc. until he retired in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wayne VanDyke & Margaret Z. Alden and his wife, Jean Burlin VanDyke. Survivors include his daughters, Kathryn...

Edgar Altizer

Edgar Altizer

Apr 11, 2005

ALTIZER, EDGAR ALDEN, age 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. He was born on June 30, 1915 in Pleasant Valley, Floyd County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Fugett Clark Altizer and Lula Light Altizer. He retired from Hercules, Inc. at the Radford Arsenal in May, 1980 with 38 years of service, as a supervisor...

Frances Bramblett

Frances Bramblett

Apr 11, 2005

BRAMBLETT, FRANCES, age 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Edward Bramblett; two brothers, LeVan Obenshain and Kenneth Obenshain. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark & Katherine Bramblett of Montvale, VA; Rickey & Ruth Ann Bramblett of Waldorf, MD;...

Ellett Minnie

Ellett Minnie

Apr 10, 2005

ELLETT, MINNIE ELIZABETH (GRANNY), age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was the widow of the late Robert T. Ellett. She was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Guy F. & Juanita H. Ellett of Radford; grandchildren, Kevin Ellett of Christiansburg; Colleen & Kyle Farmer of Charlotte, NC;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Donald Brisco

Donald Brisco

May 29, 2005

BRISCO, DONALD GORDON, age 40, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Brisco. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Bettie S. Brisco of Christiansburg; brothers, Robert M. Brisco, Michael P. Brisco and sister, Kerry F. Brisco all of Christiansburg; aunt, Mary Bilinbin and husband, Joe of...

Yasmin Allen

Yasmin Allen

May 26, 2005

ALLEN, Yasmin Victoria, 24 days old, died Thursday, May 25, 2005 at Carolion Roanoke Community Hospital. She is the daughter to Kristin Ann and Shawn DaVal Allen, a sister; Ziona Allen, all of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her grandparents; Jerry and Ann Gieseke of Salisbury, MD, Clyde Allen; of Danville, VA and Jeraline Allen of Martinsville, VA. She...

Eston Linkous

Eston Linkous

May 20, 2005

LINKOUS, ESTON JUNIOR, age 79, of Dublin, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005 in New River Valley Medical Center. The son of the late Eston Guy and Della Mae Linkous he was also preceded in death by his wife, Orpha H. Linkous, a brother, Watman Linkous and a sister, Lottie Price. His is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jackie...

Richard Rittenhouse

Richard Rittenhouse

May 19, 2005

RITTENHOUSE, DR. RICHARD LEE, age 74, of Christiansburg, and formerly of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. He graduated from Wittenburg College, Ohio University (BS); Ohio State University (MS); Virginia Tech (PhD.). Dr. Rittenhouse taught in the Biology Department of Radford University, where he retired June 1, 1992 with 30 years of...

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

May 15, 2005

NORWOOD, ARTHUR WILLIAM JR., 44, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur William Norwood, Sr. and his brother, Charles Osborne. He is survived by his mother, and as he said "my best friend", Sylvia Norwood; his two children, Arthur Grant Norwood and William Pierce Norwood; his three brothers and...

Franklin Sawyers

Franklin Sawyers

May 5, 2005

SAWYERS, FRANKLIN (Frank) DELANO, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflict. Frank was a life member of the VFW Post 5311 who served two-terms as commander, a member of the America Legion and a...

Bernard Dudley

Bernard Dudley

May 4, 2005

DUDLEY, BERNARD WALTER, age 87, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christine Mills Dudley; sons and daughter-in-law, David & Vicky Dudley of Shawsville; James Dudley of Salem; Marvin Ray Dudley of Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail & Wendell Reed of Shawsville, Brenda & Corey Bevins of Princeton, WV; Juanita Aldridge of...

Annabelle Spasoff

Annabelle Spasoff

May 2, 2005

SPASOFF, ANNABELLE SMITH, age 88, of Fairfax, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luben Spasoff. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanna & John Klemick of Fairfax. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening, May 5, at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services...

Homer Cox

Homer Cox

May 2, 2005

COX, HOMER CLAYTON, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away at his home Monday, May 2, 2005. Mr. Cox was the owner/operator of Homer Cox Ford for 23 years. During his tenure he was closely involved with many associations of the Ford Motor Company. He was a long standing member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. He served in the...

Edward Adlam

Edward Adlam

May 2, 2005

ADLAM, EDWARD THOMAS, age 42, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Nashville, TN and Winterhaven, FL, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. Ed was born on January 3, 1963 in Rochester, NY. He was a beloved life partner, uncle, brother, friend to many, and son. A graduate of Florida State University, he also achieved his lifetime goal of an MBA at...

Bonnie Cably

Bonnie Cably

Apr 29, 2005

Cable, Bonnie S. 67 of Christiansburg and formerly of Welch, WV, died Friday, April 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; J. W. Cable. She is survived by her sons; Jonathan Cable of Christiansburg, and Jerry Cable of Ashland, KY, three grandchildren; Brian, Jennifer, and Joshua Cable, and one great grandson; Christopher Cable. She is also...

Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall

Apr 22, 2005

HALL, JERRY EMMETT ?CATFISH?, age 55, of Shawsville, VA died Friday, April 22, 2005, from injuries received in a truck accident. He was an employee of Valley Rich. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Marie Jennings Hall. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Hall; sons, Jerry Emmett Hall, Jr, Elizabeth City, NC, Jeremy Evan Hall, Jacob Everett Hall...

Leonard & Hazel Mabry

Leonard & Hazel Mabry

Apr 19, 2005

MABRY, LEONARD EARLY, age 80, and MABRY,HAZEL ELLEN, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Mr. Mabry was preceded in death by his parents, William Leonard & Mary Mabry. Mrs. Mabry was preceded in death by her parents, Pat & Flossie Wade Clowers. Survivors include their children, Daniel Mabry and his wife, Gail of Pulaski; Ruth Sowers...

Archie Kemp

Archie Kemp

Apr 16, 2005

Kemp, Archie Clarence, 55 of Pulaski, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service. 382-2612

James Curtis

James Curtis

Apr 15, 2005

Curtis, James Haston, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away April 15, 2005. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Loretta Curtis, of Riner, Terry Lee Curtis, of Jacksonville, Fl; daughter, Kathy Hopkins, of Radford; grandchildren, Kristen, David, and Hanna, all of Riner, Leon and Wendy Washburn, of Penhook, VA, Chuck and Rhonda Curtis, of Willis, James and Carol...

Ruby Fisher

Ruby Fisher

Apr 13, 2005

FISHER, RUBY DALTON, age 67, went to the be with Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. She was an active, faithful member of the New Hope Church of God since 1981 where she served in the capacities of Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Secretary, Ladies? Ministries, and Secretary of the Ladies Auxillary. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Kenneth VanDyke

Kenneth VanDyke

Apr 13, 2005

VANDYKE, KENNETH WAYNE, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He was the Founder and President of Force, Inc. until he retired in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wayne VanDyke & Margaret Z. Alden and his wife, Jean Burlin VanDyke. Survivors include his daughters, Kathryn...

Edgar Altizer

Edgar Altizer

Apr 11, 2005

ALTIZER, EDGAR ALDEN, age 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. He was born on June 30, 1915 in Pleasant Valley, Floyd County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Fugett Clark Altizer and Lula Light Altizer. He retired from Hercules, Inc. at the Radford Arsenal in May, 1980 with 38 years of service, as a supervisor...

Frances Bramblett

Frances Bramblett

Apr 11, 2005

BRAMBLETT, FRANCES, age 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Edward Bramblett; two brothers, LeVan Obenshain and Kenneth Obenshain. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark & Katherine Bramblett of Montvale, VA; Rickey & Ruth Ann Bramblett of Waldorf, MD;...

Ellett Minnie

Ellett Minnie

Apr 10, 2005

ELLETT, MINNIE ELIZABETH (GRANNY), age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was the widow of the late Robert T. Ellett. She was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Guy F. & Juanita H. Ellett of Radford; grandchildren, Kevin Ellett of Christiansburg; Colleen & Kyle Farmer of Charlotte, NC;...