Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Roland Quesenberry

Roland Quesenberry

Jul 7, 2004

QUESENBERRY, ROLAND BENNIE, age 50, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe A. Quesenberry and nephew, Brian L. Quesenberry. Survivors include his son, Wilton C. Quesenberry of Grand Rapids, MI; daughter, Emily K. Quesenberry of Christiansburg; fianc?e, Neda Rudisill of Check, VA; mother,...

Robert Lucas

Robert Lucas

Jul 4, 2004

LUCAS, ROBERT ROY, JR., age 90, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, July 4, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Roy Lucas, Sr. and Laura J. Lucas; his wife, Mary Elizabeth Henderson Lucas; sisters, Alletha Lucas Huff and Eula Lucas Igo. He was a life member of the American Legion and a Disabled Veteran. He was an...

Adrienne Rhudy

Adrienne Rhudy

Jul 2, 2004

RHUDY, ADRIENNE MARIE, age 27, of Sterling, VA and Christiansburg, VA passed away Friday, July 2, 2004 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. She was born September 30, 1976 in Blacksburg, VA. Adrienne was the middle child of Dan and Ann Rhudy. Adrienne was a graduate of The University of Kentucky and was employed by FSI in Tysons Corner. In...

Otis Sowder, Jr.

Otis Sowder, Jr.

Jul 1, 2004

SOWDER, OTIS ALBERT, JR. age 51 of Elliston, VA passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 1, 2004. Otis was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He was a long-time employee of Southland, Inc. and most recently became a master gardener. He was an avid UVA fan, enjoyed reading books on history, science,...

Garnett Adkins

Garnett Adkins

Jun 30, 2004

ADKINS, GARNETT LESLIE, age 82, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served three years he was discharged in 1946. He was a employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant having retired in 1984. The son of the late Dewey and Lydia Adkins, he was...

Charles Griffith

Charles Griffith

Jun 29, 2004

GRIFFITH, CHARLES FREDDIE, age 64, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at his home. Born June 3, 1940, in Patrick County he was the son of the late Clarence David and Lora Dillon Griffith. Preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Griffith and a brother, Coy Allen Griffith. He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Charles...

Virginia Thompson

Virginia Thompson

Jun 28, 2004

THOMPSON, VIRGINIA DOVE, age 90 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, June 28, 2004. She is survived by six children, daughters & sons-in-law, Doris D. Minnick of Christiansburg; Shelby D & Gene McKinney of Illinois, Linda D. & Earl Usry of Georgia; Diana Dove of Christiansburg; sons & daughters-in-law, Robert L. & Melissa Dove of Floyd, James Taylor & Carolyn Dove,...

Ruth Underwood

Ruth Underwood

Jun 28, 2004

UNDERWOOD, RUTH HYLTON, age 92, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2004. She was predeceased by her husband Howard Underwood, son, Fred Underwood, grandson, Jeffrey Handy and great grandson, Richard Duncan Byrd, IV. Surviving are her daughters, Rebecca and Jimmy Thomas, Radford, VA, Julia and Jay Christopher, Katy, TX, daughter-in-law, Anne Underwood, Walkertown, NC; grandchildren, Richard D....

Sally Graham

Sally Graham

Jun 28, 2004

GRAHAM, SALLY JO, age 56 of Christiansburg passed away Monday, June 28, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Gilbert Graham, Sr. Survivors include her mother, Geneva Graham; brother and sister-in-law, Richard & Ann Graham, Jr.; nieces, Catherine and Jacqueline; son and daughter-in-law, Ben & Jacquie Graham, six grandchildren, Ethan, Kaitlyn, Mathew, Shawn, Cameron, Richard Casey all...

Douglas Dudley

Douglas Dudley

Jun 26, 2004

DUDLEY, DOUGLAS A., age 75, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Judith Peak Dudley; four sons, Douglas Wayne Dudley, Roanoke, Terry Ray Dudley, Florida, Billy Dudley, Princeton, WV, Larry L. Dudley, Harrisonburg, VA; two daughters, Sharon D. Stanley, Teresa Dudley both of Ruther Glen, VA; two brothers, Bernard Dudley, Elliston, VA, Woodrow...

Rachel Flinchum

Rachel Flinchum

Jun 26, 2004

FLINCHUM, RACHEL GEARHEART, age 66 of Pilot, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004 at her home. The widow of the late James G. Flinchum. She is survived by a son, Doyle Flinchum, Pilot; two brothers, Robert Gearheart and Basil Gearheart both of Christiansburg; one niece and two nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Monday evening at...

Ernest Sheppard

Ernest Sheppard

Jun 23, 2004

SHEPPARD, ERNEST RICHARD, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 23rd, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey & Mattie Sheppard; brothers, Burks, Dan, Everett, Harvey, Jr.; sisters, Virgie, Ruby and Willie. Ernest leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda & Albert Stewart; his sons and daughter-in-law, Tim & Wanda...

Edna Poff

Edna Poff

Jun 22, 2004

POFF, EDNA BRANSCOMB CHAFIN, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004. The widow of the late Odell Allen Poff she was also preceded in death by a son, Ralph Poff. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Akers, and a son, Allen Poff. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday at the Horne...

Geneiva Hiatt

Geneiva Hiatt

Jun 21, 2004

HIATT, GENEIVA ELLIOTT, age 44, of Christiansburg passed away suddenly Monday, June 21, 2004 in a Knoxville, TN, hospital. Survivors include her husband, Steve Hiatt of Christiansburg; parents, Loretta & Tommy Corvin of Bedford, VA; brother, Jack Elliott, Jr. of Willis and niece, Tara Beth Akers of Willis. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening...

Juanita Rasnake

Juanita Rasnake

Jun 18, 2004

RASNAKE, JUANITA, age 62, of Christiansburg, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2004. Born September 19, 1941 to the late Arther and Edna Gilbert, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jessie Rasnake and brother, Melvin Gilbert. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Teresa Rasnake, Ricky Rasnake and Mike and Janie Rasnake;...

James Loan

James Loan

Jun 15, 2004

LOAN, JAMES ODELL, SR., age 74, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dolly Loan; five brothers, Bufford Loan, Gerald Loan, Hubert Loan, Ronnie Loan and Everette Loan. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Louise Hawley Loan of Christiansburg; children and their spouses, Christine L....

Richard Lytton

Richard Lytton

Jun 14, 2004

LYTTON, Richard Wade, 82 of Christiansburg and formerly of Walton, transcended this earth on Monday, June 14, 2004 to be with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He remained a caring companion and a constant provider throughout his life. Richard had an extraordinary sense of humor which he maintained, along with his dignity though...

Adam Deweese

Adam Deweese

Jun 14, 2004

DEWEESE, ADAM WAYNE, "Our Loss is Heaven's Gain!" God called Adam home three months prior to his scheduled birth. Although Jesus called him home before his birth, he is loved and will be missed by his loving parents, Chuck & Mary Deweese of Dublin, VA. He is survived by his brother, Ben; his sisters, Christina and Kelly; grandparents, aunts and...

Lydia Vaught

Lydia Vaught

Jun 13, 2004

Vaught, Lydia Mae, 88, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by several nephews, nieces and two sisters-in-law. The family will receive friends Monday, June 14, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Horne...

Rita Finney

Rita Finney

Jun 11, 2004

FINNEY, Rita Lois, 57, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 11, 2004. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Faye; father, Wade Hampton Belcher;mother, Marguerite Belcher; brothers, Wade, Donald, David and Darrell Belcher. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Ernest Finney; daughters, Lisa Huffman & husband, Greg, New London,N.C., Krystal Finney; stepson, Everett...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Roland Quesenberry

Roland Quesenberry

Jul 7, 2004

QUESENBERRY, ROLAND BENNIE, age 50, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe A. Quesenberry and nephew, Brian L. Quesenberry. Survivors include his son, Wilton C. Quesenberry of Grand Rapids, MI; daughter, Emily K. Quesenberry of Christiansburg; fianc?e, Neda Rudisill of Check, VA; mother,...

Robert Lucas

Robert Lucas

Jul 4, 2004

LUCAS, ROBERT ROY, JR., age 90, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, July 4, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Roy Lucas, Sr. and Laura J. Lucas; his wife, Mary Elizabeth Henderson Lucas; sisters, Alletha Lucas Huff and Eula Lucas Igo. He was a life member of the American Legion and a Disabled Veteran. He was an...

Adrienne Rhudy

Adrienne Rhudy

Jul 2, 2004

RHUDY, ADRIENNE MARIE, age 27, of Sterling, VA and Christiansburg, VA passed away Friday, July 2, 2004 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. She was born September 30, 1976 in Blacksburg, VA. Adrienne was the middle child of Dan and Ann Rhudy. Adrienne was a graduate of The University of Kentucky and was employed by FSI in Tysons Corner. In...

Otis Sowder, Jr.

Otis Sowder, Jr.

Jul 1, 2004

SOWDER, OTIS ALBERT, JR. age 51 of Elliston, VA passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 1, 2004. Otis was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He was a long-time employee of Southland, Inc. and most recently became a master gardener. He was an avid UVA fan, enjoyed reading books on history, science,...

Garnett Adkins

Garnett Adkins

Jun 30, 2004

ADKINS, GARNETT LESLIE, age 82, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served three years he was discharged in 1946. He was a employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant having retired in 1984. The son of the late Dewey and Lydia Adkins, he was...

Charles Griffith

Charles Griffith

Jun 29, 2004

GRIFFITH, CHARLES FREDDIE, age 64, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at his home. Born June 3, 1940, in Patrick County he was the son of the late Clarence David and Lora Dillon Griffith. Preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Griffith and a brother, Coy Allen Griffith. He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Charles...

Virginia Thompson

Virginia Thompson

Jun 28, 2004

THOMPSON, VIRGINIA DOVE, age 90 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, June 28, 2004. She is survived by six children, daughters & sons-in-law, Doris D. Minnick of Christiansburg; Shelby D & Gene McKinney of Illinois, Linda D. & Earl Usry of Georgia; Diana Dove of Christiansburg; sons & daughters-in-law, Robert L. & Melissa Dove of Floyd, James Taylor & Carolyn Dove,...

Ruth Underwood

Ruth Underwood

Jun 28, 2004

UNDERWOOD, RUTH HYLTON, age 92, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2004. She was predeceased by her husband Howard Underwood, son, Fred Underwood, grandson, Jeffrey Handy and great grandson, Richard Duncan Byrd, IV. Surviving are her daughters, Rebecca and Jimmy Thomas, Radford, VA, Julia and Jay Christopher, Katy, TX, daughter-in-law, Anne Underwood, Walkertown, NC; grandchildren, Richard D....

Sally Graham

Sally Graham

Jun 28, 2004

GRAHAM, SALLY JO, age 56 of Christiansburg passed away Monday, June 28, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Gilbert Graham, Sr. Survivors include her mother, Geneva Graham; brother and sister-in-law, Richard & Ann Graham, Jr.; nieces, Catherine and Jacqueline; son and daughter-in-law, Ben & Jacquie Graham, six grandchildren, Ethan, Kaitlyn, Mathew, Shawn, Cameron, Richard Casey all...

Douglas Dudley

Douglas Dudley

Jun 26, 2004

DUDLEY, DOUGLAS A., age 75, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Judith Peak Dudley; four sons, Douglas Wayne Dudley, Roanoke, Terry Ray Dudley, Florida, Billy Dudley, Princeton, WV, Larry L. Dudley, Harrisonburg, VA; two daughters, Sharon D. Stanley, Teresa Dudley both of Ruther Glen, VA; two brothers, Bernard Dudley, Elliston, VA, Woodrow...

Rachel Flinchum

Rachel Flinchum

Jun 26, 2004

FLINCHUM, RACHEL GEARHEART, age 66 of Pilot, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004 at her home. The widow of the late James G. Flinchum. She is survived by a son, Doyle Flinchum, Pilot; two brothers, Robert Gearheart and Basil Gearheart both of Christiansburg; one niece and two nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Monday evening at...

Ernest Sheppard

Ernest Sheppard

Jun 23, 2004

SHEPPARD, ERNEST RICHARD, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 23rd, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey & Mattie Sheppard; brothers, Burks, Dan, Everett, Harvey, Jr.; sisters, Virgie, Ruby and Willie. Ernest leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda & Albert Stewart; his sons and daughter-in-law, Tim & Wanda...

Edna Poff

Edna Poff

Jun 22, 2004

POFF, EDNA BRANSCOMB CHAFIN, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004. The widow of the late Odell Allen Poff she was also preceded in death by a son, Ralph Poff. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Akers, and a son, Allen Poff. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday at the Horne...

Geneiva Hiatt

Geneiva Hiatt

Jun 21, 2004

HIATT, GENEIVA ELLIOTT, age 44, of Christiansburg passed away suddenly Monday, June 21, 2004 in a Knoxville, TN, hospital. Survivors include her husband, Steve Hiatt of Christiansburg; parents, Loretta & Tommy Corvin of Bedford, VA; brother, Jack Elliott, Jr. of Willis and niece, Tara Beth Akers of Willis. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening...

Juanita Rasnake

Juanita Rasnake

Jun 18, 2004

RASNAKE, JUANITA, age 62, of Christiansburg, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2004. Born September 19, 1941 to the late Arther and Edna Gilbert, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jessie Rasnake and brother, Melvin Gilbert. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Teresa Rasnake, Ricky Rasnake and Mike and Janie Rasnake;...

James Loan

James Loan

Jun 15, 2004

LOAN, JAMES ODELL, SR., age 74, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dolly Loan; five brothers, Bufford Loan, Gerald Loan, Hubert Loan, Ronnie Loan and Everette Loan. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Louise Hawley Loan of Christiansburg; children and their spouses, Christine L....

Richard Lytton

Richard Lytton

Jun 14, 2004

LYTTON, Richard Wade, 82 of Christiansburg and formerly of Walton, transcended this earth on Monday, June 14, 2004 to be with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He remained a caring companion and a constant provider throughout his life. Richard had an extraordinary sense of humor which he maintained, along with his dignity though...

Adam Deweese

Adam Deweese

Jun 14, 2004

DEWEESE, ADAM WAYNE, "Our Loss is Heaven's Gain!" God called Adam home three months prior to his scheduled birth. Although Jesus called him home before his birth, he is loved and will be missed by his loving parents, Chuck & Mary Deweese of Dublin, VA. He is survived by his brother, Ben; his sisters, Christina and Kelly; grandparents, aunts and...

Lydia Vaught

Lydia Vaught

Jun 13, 2004

Vaught, Lydia Mae, 88, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by several nephews, nieces and two sisters-in-law. The family will receive friends Monday, June 14, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Horne...

Rita Finney

Rita Finney

Jun 11, 2004

FINNEY, Rita Lois, 57, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 11, 2004. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Faye; father, Wade Hampton Belcher;mother, Marguerite Belcher; brothers, Wade, Donald, David and Darrell Belcher. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Ernest Finney; daughters, Lisa Huffman & husband, Greg, New London,N.C., Krystal Finney; stepson, Everett...