Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ricky Akers

Ricky Akers

Jan 28, 2005

AKERS, RICKY DEAN, 46, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on January 27, 2005. He was preceeded in death by his father Solomon Willie Akers and stepfather Cecil Burns. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jo Ann Akers; two sons, Eric L Akers and Joshua Akers; mom, Lucille Slusher Bolding, of Boaz, Al; brother and sister-in-law,...

Shelby Brown

Shelby Brown

Jan 25, 2005

BROWN, SHELBY JEAN ROBERTS, age 57, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord January 25, 2005 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was a long time member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a passion for singing gospel music. She was a member of the Jubliee Singers for many years and served in many capacities in...

Tammy StClair

Tammy StClair

Jan 24, 2005

ST.CLAIR, TAMMY KAY HINKLEY, age 40, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 24th, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a faithful woman of God, with a creative mind, and a loving servant. Tammy was a faithful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was a long term employee of CVS / Revco Pharmacy of...

Gilbert McGuyer

Gilbert McGuyer

Jan 23, 2005

McGuyer, Gilbert Beacher, 79, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. A son of the late John Robert and Nora Ella Spradlin McGuyer, Mr. McGuyer was born on April 21, 1925 in Rogers, Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II and a Life Member of the J.M. Wainwright Chapter 29 Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death...

Eugene Lancour

Eugene Lancour

Jan 23, 2005

LANCOUR, Eugene R., 74 of Christiansburg died Friday, January 21, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by; Jane, his sister and brother-in-law; Morris and Mary Logan, his children; David and Denise Reece, David and Michelle Campbell, Gene and Diane Lancour, Luther and Susan Edwards, Selena Harris, Jeff and Sheila Lancour, Scott and Tracy Long, and Guy...

William Dewese

William Dewese

Jan 23, 2005

DEWESE, WILLIAM ROGERS ?BILL?, age 67, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital ER. He was the son of the late Ninevah and Daisy M. Dewese. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret E. D. Scott. Mr. Dewese was employed with Federal Mogul for 25 years and also retired from the U....

Nina Hutchison

Nina Hutchison

Jan 19, 2005

HUTCHISON, NINA B., age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2005. The daughter to the late Charles J. & Missouri Spain Hutchison, she is also preceded in death by four brothers, Andrew Hutchison, Charles (Hav) Hutchison, Kenneth R. Hutchison and Harold Hutchison. Survivors include her sister, Mable H. Beverley of Baltimore, MD; several nieces and nephews; best friend...

Inez Edwards

Inez Edwards

Jan 19, 2005

EDWARDS, INEZ MINNICK, age 70, of Roanoke and formerly of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2005. She worked and retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estel Herman & Emmazetta Minnick, Sr. and her husband, Garland Junior Edwards; four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Doug...

Helen Wood

Helen Wood

Jan 16, 2005

WOOD, HELEN WHITE, age 73, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Rev. Charles Raymond Wood. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharla & Carl Conner of Riner; granddaughter, Amanda Conner also of Riner and one great granddaughter, Cheyenne Witt. She also leaves...

Matherly Bernice

Matherly Bernice

Jan 15, 2005

MATHERLY, BERNICE, age 89 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Margaret Materly; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Sammie Phillips all of Willis, VA; sister, Opal Jones, Christiansburg, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The family will...

Charlie Smith, Jr.

Charlie Smith, Jr.

Jan 13, 2005

SMITH, CHARLIE EDWARD, JR., age 81 of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Wythe County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of Appalachian Power Company and a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie E. & Sarah Smith Sr., his first wife, Ruby...

Carl Wirt

Carl Wirt

Jan 12, 2005

WIRT, CARL M., age 50, of Christiansburg, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 12th, 2005. Carl was a dedicated employee of Verizon Communications for 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and golfing. He was a former member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayborne...

Eula Simpkins

Eula Simpkins

Jan 10, 2005

SIMPKINS, EULA WADE ?NANNY?, born January 5, 1923 went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 10th, 2005 at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Wade Simpkins. Survivors include her six children, Kenneth Simpkins of Christiansburg; Richard Simpkins, of Christiansburg , Ita Bishop of Riner, Joe Simpkins of Snowville; Ruth Sutphin-Thomas of...

Harold Woolwine

Harold Woolwine

Jan 9, 2005

WOOLWINE, HAROLD LEE, age 61, of Christiansburg passed away at his home Sunday, January 9, 2005. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on August 21, 1943. He is survived by his mother, Geneva Woolwine; sisters and brothers-in-law, James & Ruby Flinchum, Carl & Reba Godbey; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Dorothy Woolwine. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until...

Lena Quesenberry

Lena Quesenberry

Jan 5, 2005

QUESENBERRY, LENA REED, age 95 of Christiansburg and formerly of Blacksburg entered into her eternal home on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. She was a lifelong member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, involved in every aspect of Christian service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Dorothy Hatcher

Dorothy Hatcher

Jan 5, 2005

BOWER, HATCHER, DOROTHY JUNE, age 78 of Blacksburg passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quenton Hatcher, and her daughter, Karen Smith. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed by all and always remembered. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold & May Hatcher; Carl...

Lucille Bower

Lucille Bower

Jan 5, 2005

BOWER, LUCILLE W., 80, of Christiansburg passed away January 5 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Williams of Floyd, VA. She was a faithful member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and Women?s Fellowship Group. Mrs. Bower was preceded in death by her husband, Oakley G. Bower; and...

Ruth Duncan

Ruth Duncan

Jan 4, 2005

DUNCAN, RUTH CHUMBLEY, age 64 of Christiansburg went home to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was a loving wife and mother and a successful business woman in Christiansburg. Among Ruth?s many accomplishments are President of the ABWA?New River Chapter and named Woman of the Year for that organization in 1980; Diploma of Merit?General from...

Travis Agan

Travis Agan

Jan 2, 2005

AGAN, TRAVIS LEE, age 51, of Riner, Jesus called on Sunday, January 2, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg, and Travis answered the call to go home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, an employee of Hall's Construction Company in Elliston, and attended the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his parents, Jerome and Era Lee...

Doris Smith

Doris Smith

Dec 30, 2004

SMITH, DORIS BURTON, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2004. She was born on October 22, 1926 in Birmingham, AL and was preceded in death by a child, William Stephen, who passed away in 1957. A graduate of Radford University, she taught at Adventure School in Summerville, SC, at George Washington in Danville, VA and at...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ricky Akers

Ricky Akers

Jan 28, 2005

AKERS, RICKY DEAN, 46, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on January 27, 2005. He was preceeded in death by his father Solomon Willie Akers and stepfather Cecil Burns. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jo Ann Akers; two sons, Eric L Akers and Joshua Akers; mom, Lucille Slusher Bolding, of Boaz, Al; brother and sister-in-law,...

Shelby Brown

Shelby Brown

Jan 25, 2005

BROWN, SHELBY JEAN ROBERTS, age 57, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord January 25, 2005 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was a long time member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, with a passion for singing gospel music. She was a member of the Jubliee Singers for many years and served in many capacities in...

Tammy StClair

Tammy StClair

Jan 24, 2005

ST.CLAIR, TAMMY KAY HINKLEY, age 40, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 24th, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a faithful woman of God, with a creative mind, and a loving servant. Tammy was a faithful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was a long term employee of CVS / Revco Pharmacy of...

Gilbert McGuyer

Gilbert McGuyer

Jan 23, 2005

McGuyer, Gilbert Beacher, 79, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. A son of the late John Robert and Nora Ella Spradlin McGuyer, Mr. McGuyer was born on April 21, 1925 in Rogers, Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II and a Life Member of the J.M. Wainwright Chapter 29 Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death...

Eugene Lancour

Eugene Lancour

Jan 23, 2005

LANCOUR, Eugene R., 74 of Christiansburg died Friday, January 21, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by; Jane, his sister and brother-in-law; Morris and Mary Logan, his children; David and Denise Reece, David and Michelle Campbell, Gene and Diane Lancour, Luther and Susan Edwards, Selena Harris, Jeff and Sheila Lancour, Scott and Tracy Long, and Guy...

William Dewese

William Dewese

Jan 23, 2005

DEWESE, WILLIAM ROGERS ?BILL?, age 67, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital ER. He was the son of the late Ninevah and Daisy M. Dewese. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret E. D. Scott. Mr. Dewese was employed with Federal Mogul for 25 years and also retired from the U....

Nina Hutchison

Nina Hutchison

Jan 19, 2005

HUTCHISON, NINA B., age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2005. The daughter to the late Charles J. & Missouri Spain Hutchison, she is also preceded in death by four brothers, Andrew Hutchison, Charles (Hav) Hutchison, Kenneth R. Hutchison and Harold Hutchison. Survivors include her sister, Mable H. Beverley of Baltimore, MD; several nieces and nephews; best friend...

Inez Edwards

Inez Edwards

Jan 19, 2005

EDWARDS, INEZ MINNICK, age 70, of Roanoke and formerly of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2005. She worked and retired from Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estel Herman & Emmazetta Minnick, Sr. and her husband, Garland Junior Edwards; four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Doug...

Helen Wood

Helen Wood

Jan 16, 2005

WOOD, HELEN WHITE, age 73, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Rev. Charles Raymond Wood. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharla & Carl Conner of Riner; granddaughter, Amanda Conner also of Riner and one great granddaughter, Cheyenne Witt. She also leaves...

Matherly Bernice

Matherly Bernice

Jan 15, 2005

MATHERLY, BERNICE, age 89 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Margaret Materly; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Sammie Phillips all of Willis, VA; sister, Opal Jones, Christiansburg, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The family will...

Charlie Smith, Jr.

Charlie Smith, Jr.

Jan 13, 2005

SMITH, CHARLIE EDWARD, JR., age 81 of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Wythe County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of Appalachian Power Company and a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie E. & Sarah Smith Sr., his first wife, Ruby...

Carl Wirt

Carl Wirt

Jan 12, 2005

WIRT, CARL M., age 50, of Christiansburg, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 12th, 2005. Carl was a dedicated employee of Verizon Communications for 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and golfing. He was a former member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayborne...

Eula Simpkins

Eula Simpkins

Jan 10, 2005

SIMPKINS, EULA WADE ?NANNY?, born January 5, 1923 went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 10th, 2005 at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Wade Simpkins. Survivors include her six children, Kenneth Simpkins of Christiansburg; Richard Simpkins, of Christiansburg , Ita Bishop of Riner, Joe Simpkins of Snowville; Ruth Sutphin-Thomas of...

Harold Woolwine

Harold Woolwine

Jan 9, 2005

WOOLWINE, HAROLD LEE, age 61, of Christiansburg passed away at his home Sunday, January 9, 2005. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on August 21, 1943. He is survived by his mother, Geneva Woolwine; sisters and brothers-in-law, James & Ruby Flinchum, Carl & Reba Godbey; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Dorothy Woolwine. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until...

Lena Quesenberry

Lena Quesenberry

Jan 5, 2005

QUESENBERRY, LENA REED, age 95 of Christiansburg and formerly of Blacksburg entered into her eternal home on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. She was a lifelong member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, involved in every aspect of Christian service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Dorothy Hatcher

Dorothy Hatcher

Jan 5, 2005

BOWER, HATCHER, DOROTHY JUNE, age 78 of Blacksburg passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quenton Hatcher, and her daughter, Karen Smith. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed by all and always remembered. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold & May Hatcher; Carl...

Lucille Bower

Lucille Bower

Jan 5, 2005

BOWER, LUCILLE W., 80, of Christiansburg passed away January 5 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Williams of Floyd, VA. She was a faithful member of Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and Women?s Fellowship Group. Mrs. Bower was preceded in death by her husband, Oakley G. Bower; and...

Ruth Duncan

Ruth Duncan

Jan 4, 2005

DUNCAN, RUTH CHUMBLEY, age 64 of Christiansburg went home to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was a loving wife and mother and a successful business woman in Christiansburg. Among Ruth?s many accomplishments are President of the ABWA?New River Chapter and named Woman of the Year for that organization in 1980; Diploma of Merit?General from...

Travis Agan

Travis Agan

Jan 2, 2005

AGAN, TRAVIS LEE, age 51, of Riner, Jesus called on Sunday, January 2, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg, and Travis answered the call to go home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, an employee of Hall's Construction Company in Elliston, and attended the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his parents, Jerome and Era Lee...

Doris Smith

Doris Smith

Dec 30, 2004

SMITH, DORIS BURTON, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2004. She was born on October 22, 1926 in Birmingham, AL and was preceded in death by a child, William Stephen, who passed away in 1957. A graduate of Radford University, she taught at Adventure School in Summerville, SC, at George Washington in Danville, VA and at...