Obituaries
Archie Semones
Jun 26, 2005
SEMONES, ARCHIE LEE, age 84, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on June 26, 2005 after a lengthy battle with numerous painful illnesses. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy during the Pacific Campaign. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and especially trout fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife of...
Phillip Roop
Jun 25, 2005
ROOP, Phillip Frank, 83 of Salem, died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Born in West Virginia he is survived by his loving companion; Maude Moore of Salem, his children; Diane Helvey and her husband; Ricky, of Shawsville, Cecil Roop of Christiansburg, and Billy Roop, sister and brother-in-law; Eileen and Roy Mitchem, of West Virginia, nine grandchildren,...
Kyle Gordon
Jun 18, 2005
GORDON, KYLE T., age 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Baird and Edna Mae Gordon, his brother, Joe Daniel Gordon and an infant son. Survivors include his children, William ?Bill? Gordon, Christiansburg; Jean G. Moye of Pensacola, FL; Alan Gordon of Radford and John W. Gordon of Christiansburg;...
Dan Flora
Jun 18, 2005
FLORA, DAN DAVID, age 55, of Blacksburg, left this world for his Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a licensed Real Estate Agent and Purchasing Agent. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Roy & Betty Phillips; grandparents, Wilmer & Flossie Eanes; and father-in-law, Charles Huff, Jr. His pride and...
Louise Loan
Jun 16, 2005
LOAN, LOUISE HAWLEY, age 77, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 in a Roanoke Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, James Odell Loan she is survived by three children and their spouses, Christine L. and Gordon Ingram, James Odell Loan, Jr. and Katrina Beeghly and Jean L. and Tim Griffith; grandchildren, Christopher Loan and Ashley Poff,...
Betty Ruble
Jun 16, 2005
RUBLE, BETTY LOU SHIFLETT JONES, age 79, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005. She was one of twelve children of her parents, the late Charles & Minnie Shiflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Douglas Jones and her second husband, R. Wayne Ruble. She was retired from C &...
Donald McGuire
Jun 16, 2005
McGUIRE, DONALD EARL, age 57, of Radford, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at his home. The son of the late Alexander Merle and Neda Thompson McGuire he was raised in the Pentecostal faith. He was a faithful employee of DeHart Tile Company for many years and often enjoyed pickin' with the guys, "House to House." Preceded in death by...
Ava Sumner
Jun 15, 2005
SUMNER, AVA ELLEN, age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas and Bertha Sumner Nixon; her husband, Fiege Tate Sumner, three brothers, Rex, George and Junior Nixon and sister-in-law, Ruth Nixon. Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry & Pat Nixon of Salem, Eugene (Gene) & Evelyn Nixon...
Judy Proco
Jun 12, 2005
PROCO, JUDY BRUMFIELD, age 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 12, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene B. and Trigg J. Brumfield. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ronnie; a brother, Stephen J. Brumfield and wife, Revonda; her nephew, S. Thomas Brumfield whom...
Joan Emanuele
Jun 5, 2005
EMANUELE, JOAN, age 67, of Shawsville passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francesco Lazzarino and Angelina Mary Scozzafava, and her son, Mark Emanuele. She enjoyed traveling and loved life. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Salvatore V. Emanuele; beloved mother to her children,...
Perry Peregoy
Jun 3, 2005
PEREGOY, PERRY HARVEY, age 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Christ on Friday, June 3, 2005 at his home. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy P. and Ronald Wayne Tweedy of Christiansburg; a special little friend, his cat Tom-Tom. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Sunday evening at the Horne Funeral Home....
Samuel Snuffer
Jun 2, 2005
SNUFFER, SAMUEL JACKSON (JACK), of Christiansburg, VA passed away June 2nd, 2005. He was born January 9, 1926, son of the late Dr. Perry L. Snuffer and Ruby Calaway Snuffer. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Germany and the Southwest Pacific with Company K, 341st Infantry. He was a member of the...
Ethel Martin
Jun 1, 2005
MARTIN, ETHEL MAE CREASEY, age 91, of Chrisitansburg, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Martin, Jr. She is survived by her son, John H. Martin, III of Christiansburg; her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Rose L. Budd of Christiansburg; and a sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie C. & Roger Hill...
Lucille Akers
May 31, 2005
AKERS, LUCILLE VIRGINIA, age 81, of Christiansburg passed away, Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Clinton Akers and Mrs. Margaret Akers, and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Frayer. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Mr. Charles Hampton Akers; her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Hampton & Irma Akers; daughter and...
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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