Obituaries
Bessie Steele
Apr 2, 2005
STEELE, BESSIE LOU O'NEIL, 83 of Christiansburg, departed this life on Friday, April 1, 2005. She was born May 9, 1921 in Christiansburg, VA. Bessie was a daughter of the late Mary Long O'Neil and Robert Wilson O'Neil of Christiansburg. She lived a simple life but was not a simple person. She raised four children, took care of her husband,...
Evelyn Graham
Mar 31, 2005
GRAHAM, EVELYN FRANCES SMITH, age 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Edward and Sarah Dickerson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nile Graham, Sr., sisters, Belva Lee Hall; Mildred Ernestine Quick; brothers, Charlie Edward Smith, Jr., William Darvis Smith, and Walter Benson Smith. Survivors...
Fannie Spradlin Hamil
Mar 28, 2005
HAMIL, FANNIE LIGHT SPRADLIN, age 80, of Blacksburg, formerly Fannie Light Spradlin of Salem, went to her home with Jesus Monday, March 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Albert and Luemma Mae Light and her husband of 49 years, Wilson L. Spradlin. Survivors include her son, Jim L. Spradlin of Christiansburg; her daughter, Nancy Huffman...
Leonard Epperly
Mar 26, 2005
EPPERLY, LEONARD WILLIAM "DUTCH", age 79, of Riner, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member and deacon of the North Fork Baptist Church and a longtime employee of Reed Lumber Company. The son of the late Posey and Lula Hixon Epperly he was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Epperly. Surviving...
Lelia Williams
Mar 26, 2005
WILLIAMS, LELIA WOOD, age 94, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born December 18, 1910 the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Ida McGuyer Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lloyd Williams, a son, Junior E. Williams; five sisters, Mamie Trump, Alice Johnson, Constance Miles, Mary Marston...
Eva Shaver
Mar 20, 2005
SHAVER, EVA LINKOUS, age 59, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by Ricky Dowdy, her companion of 19 years. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Micky and Judy Quesenberry of Fayetteville, NC; Eddie & Laura Quesenberry of Greensboro, NC; Angelia Q. & D. R. Mans of Christiansburg; mother, Eva Herndon of Bristol,...
Verl Ramey
Mar 18, 2005
RAMEY, Verl Edward, Jr, 61 of Christiansburg died at his home, Friday, March 18, 2005, after a battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father; Verl Edward Ramey, Sr. He is survived by his mother; Evelyn Palmer, sister; Linda Scaggs, both of Christiansburg, special aunt; Ruby Hall of KY, three children and their spouses; Ruslee McMillian, and Jody, Edward...
Thurman Reed
Mar 17, 2005
REED, THURMAN, age 80, of Shawsville, VA passed away March 17, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Reed and Berta May Ratliff. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Helen Reed of Shawsville; children, Kathy Slate and husband, Kermit of Shawsville, Judy Taylor and husband, Bobby of South...
Woodrow Rose
Mar 17, 2005
ROSE, WOODROW Theodore, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Albert and Mary Kathleen Luckado Rose. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara Rose; his children, Tommy Rose of Christiansburg; Barbara Diane Skipper of Glade Spring; George Michael Rose, Harvey Lee Rose, Richard Wayne Rose and David...
Orris Flinchum
Mar 16, 2005
FLINCHUM, ORRIS LEE ?Bud?, age 69, of 4972 Pilot Road; Pilot, VA, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2005. He is a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the U. S. Army and was retired from Norfolk & Southern after 43 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Ross...
Rellie Gunter
Mar 16, 2005
GUNTER, RELLIE LUCILLE, age 92, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005. She was preceded in death by her two grandchildren, Timmy Sowder, Gregory Epperly and one great grandchild. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Frankie Lou & Frankie Epperly of Elliston; Barbara & Kenneth Sowder of Shawsville; five grandchildren, Donna King, Rodney Sowder and his wife, Jewell;...
Beatrice Moffitt
Mar 12, 2005
MOFFITT, BEATRICE ?Bea? Marie Woods King, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005. She was born March 22, 1930 in Christiansburg, VA, the daughter of the late Sidney and Verna Cupp Woods and Step-Mother, Lena Church Woods. She is survived by her husband Myron Moffitt; the father of her children, Charles Robert King, Sr.; her children, Charles ?Chuck? Robert King, Jr....
Charles Facteau
Mar 9, 2005
FACTEAU, CHARLES LAWRENCE, age 52, of Radford passed away March 9, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Wendell L. Facteau. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Mary Ellen & William Hawkins; son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin & Tracy Facteau of Floyd; four sisters, Dawn Ellen, Christine, Heather and Susan and several nieces. The family will...
Clinton Altizer
Mar 7, 2005
ALTIZER, CLINTON EDWARD, 87, of Christiansburg died Monday, March 7, 2005 at his home. He was born in Floyd County to the late Fugate Clark and Lula Light Altizer. He was a member and Deacon of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 20 years of service as an electrician. He was...
Banner Brown
Mar 5, 2005
BROWN, BANNER BAXTER, JR. (B.B.), of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005. He was born in Clincho, Virginia on December 14, 1934. He was predeceased by his Father and Mother, Dr. and Mrs. Banner B. Brown of Christiansburg. He is survived by his children Banner Baxter Brown, III of Charleston, SC; Bruce B. Brown of New Preston, Conn., David...
Louin Creed
Feb 28, 2005
CREED, LOUIN AARON, age 76, of Shawsville, VA passed away Monday, February 28, 2005. He was a Decorated Veteran having served during the Korean War. He was the son of the late George and Effie C. Creed. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Mildred. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Merthel W. Creed of Shawsville; son...
Nannie Furrow
Feb 28, 2005
FURROW, NANNIE BELL, age 63, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 28, 2005. She was a faithful member of the Riverview Holiness Church. She was the daughter of Alfred and Ruby Owens of Elliston, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Woodrow Furrow, Sr. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia...
Richard Walters
Feb 24, 2005
WALTERS, RICHARD WARREN (DICK), age 84, of Shawsville, VA, lost his courageous battle with cancer, but won his Eternal Heavenly home, to be with Jesus, on Thursday, February 24, 2005. He was born in Rogers, Virginia, on January 11, 1921 to the late Archie Phelgar and Bertha Linkenhoker Walters. He was one of sixteen children, thirteen of whom preceded him...
Margaret Pierce
Feb 23, 2005
Margaret Pierce died February 23, 2005, at a Bangor, Maine health care facility. She was born on July 23, 1914, in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of Rev. Robert L. Kinnaird and Sadie D. Kinnaird. Her early years were spent in Catlettsburg, Kentucky and Ronceverte, West Virginia. She moved to Christiansburg, Virginia in 1925, when her father became minister of the...
Ward Thompson
Feb 21, 2005
THOMPSON, WARD GRAY, age 88, of Riner passed away Monday, February 21, 2005. He was the son of the late Charles Wade Thompson and Ethel Bishop Thompson. Also preceding him in death was his wife of 56 years, Madeline Smith Thompson. He was a retired farmer, fox hunter, and a big fan of St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. He leaves to...
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