Obituaries
Lois T. McGuyer
Aug 11, 2017
Lois T. McGuyer, 86, of Christiansburg passed away on August 11, 2017. She worked many years in school cafeterias in Montgomery County. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell T. McGuyer. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Kenley and husband, Bobby; granddaughter, Chelsie McClung and husband, Will; grandson, Lucas Kenley; very special granddog, Sophie; and many nieces...
George Nelson Hamrick
Aug 7, 2017
George Nelson Hamrick, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 7, 2017. He retired from RAAP with 35 years of service, and most recently retired from the Montgomery County School System with more than 20 years of service. George so enjoyed the children riding his bus #100 and his “bus crew family”. He was preceded...
Paul Kenneth Spradlin
Aug 5, 2017
Spradlin, Paul Kenneth, 82 of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 5, 2017. The son to the late Henry Elmore and Louvennie Ellen Jarrell Spradlin, He is survived by his wife; Lannie Mae Akers Spradlin his sons and daughters-in-law; Harold & Jennie Spradlin and family, David Spradlin, Roger & Jill Spradlin. The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday...
William Stephen Howard
Aug 3, 2017
William Stephen Howard (Steve), 70 of Christiansburg, VA passed away quietly in the company of family on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Steve was born in Riner, VA in 1947 and was a graduate of Auburn High School and later from New River Community College. After holding a variety of positions in the financial and banking industries, Steve retired from BB&T...
Goldean Burke Francis
Aug 1, 2017
Laura Rebecca Goldean Burke Francis of Riner was called home on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at the age of 89. Goldean was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Francis; her parents, Sherman and Trula Burke; her sister, Delores Robinnette; and her daughter, Deborah Francis. She is survived by her sons, Gary (and Brenda) Francis and Isaac Shane Francis; grandchildren,...
Beatrice 'Bea' Sluder Mitchell Thompson
Aug 1, 2017
Beatrice ‘Bea’ Sluder Mitchell Thompson of Christiansburg passed away on August 1, 2017. Born on December 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sluder and Ora Osborne Sluder. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Eddie Osborne and wife Arlene, Roy Sluder Jr. and wife Dorothy, Herbert Sluder and first wife Betty Wyatt Sluder and...
Carless Lynwood Flinchum
Jul 26, 2017
Carless Lynwood Flinchum, 70, of Hiwassee, passed away to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman Flinchum and Nita Simpkins Flinchum. Lynwood is survived by his wife, Mary Flinchum; children, Carol and Dana D. Long, Jake and Hope Flinchum, Danny and Becky Flinchum; grandchildren, Christopher Long, Kenneth Long, Billy Long,...
Colton Ty Gillespie
Jul 22, 2017
Colton Ty Gillespie of Christiansburg passed away July 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Albert Gillespie; uncle, Jeff Gillespie; and great-grandparents, Stuart “Paw English and Opal “Maw” English. He is survived by parents, John David Gillespie and Devin Shea Lambert; brothers, Mason James Gillespie and William Samuel Gillespie; sister, Charley Shea Lambert; maternal grandparents, Kevin and Missy...
Charles Melvin Silcott Sr.
Jul 21, 2017
Charles Melvin Silcott, 78, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Silcott; sons, Tony and Ronnie; and his daughter, Eugena; his brothers, Harvey, Murry, and Arnold; and sister, Edna. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Roger and Dorothy Silcott, Charlie, MJ, and husband Bobby Brooks; daughter,...
Linda F. Garlick
Jul 16, 2017
Linda F. Garlick of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman H. Garlick; son, Lewis 'Bunkey' Garlick; mother and father, Mary C. and Frank Francisco; brothers, Jack Francisco, Arbry Francisco, and Bobby Francisco; sisters, Dot Taylor, Margrett Whitt, Laila Francisco, Harriette Langston; nephews, David Phoenix and...
Claude "Wayne" Henegar
Jul 14, 2017
Claude Wayne Henegar, 72, of Alum Ridge passed away July 14, 2017. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Hubbell Lighting Inc. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sallie Henegar; brothers, Kenneth, Clarence and Reese Henegar; and sister, Marie Henegar Price. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bishop Henegar; son, Dan...
Pamela June Vaughn
Jul 9, 2017
Vaughn, Pamela June, 55 of Christiansburg, VA, was called Home by our Father in Heaven on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry Vaughn and Mary Munoz. She is survived by her son David Wells, Jr. and wife Bonnie; grandchildren Sharrissa, Nevaeh, and Lil’ Jonnie Wells; siblings Sharon Hinkley, Barry Vaughn, Henry Smith, Kathy...
Norma Jean Smith Mitchell
Jul 4, 2017
Norma Jean Smith Mitchell, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on July 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Mitchell. Norma is survived by her son, William R. Mitchell; sister, Barbara Griffith and fiancé Glenn Hancock; brother, Danny Thompson and wife Nancy; and a special friend, Dawn, who helped take care of her in her final...
William Edward 'Eddy' Watson
Jul 1, 2017
William Edward (Eddy) Watson died peacefully at the Carillon New River Medical Center on July 1, 2017 after a 21 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A native of the Shiloh Community of Rutherford County, NC, Eddy had resided at Heritage Hall in Rich Creek, VA since August 2015, when he relocated to be near his beloved niece and her family....
Edgar 'Bud' Thomas
Jun 26, 2017
Edgar “Bud” Thomas, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 26, 2017. Bud was a Fighter Plane Gunner aboard the USS Intrepid with the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church and a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. Bud retired from the Radford Arsenal after 37 ½ years, and...
Kerry Plato Sutherland
Jun 26, 2017
Kerry Plato Sutherland, 94, of Blacksburg, husband of the late Bertha V. Sutherland, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. He was born October 17, 1922, in Haysi, VA and was the son of the late H. Clint Sutherland and Lillie Myrtle Hay Sutherland. He served the country during World War II as a member of the United States Marine Corps....
Wanda S. Vaught
Jun 26, 2017
Wanda S. Vaught of Christiansburg passed away on June 26, 2017, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Clyde W. Vaught Jr.; brother, Buren Sneath of Wisconsin; sister, Waneta Kipps of Blacksburg; and parents, Amos and Elva Sneath of Wisconsin. Wanda is survived by...
Joyce Ann Martin Barnett
Jun 25, 2017
Joyce Ann Martin Barnett, 70, of Christiansburg, made her journey home with the Almighty Spirit on June 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merle Allen and Ruby Thelma Martin; and brothers, Bill and Steve Martin. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, David Barnett Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Athena and Alex Zimmer; granddaughter, Cierra Zimmer; and...
Elbert Sherman Riggan
Jun 21, 2017
Elbert ‘Sherman’ Riggan, 88, of Christiansburg, transitioned into the next phase of his eternal life on June 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Erma Lee Doss Riggan; and brother, Harry Wesley Riggan. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, June Adell Davis Riggan; two daughters, Vicki and spouse Jim Dangerfield of...
Euel Lee Hale Sr
Jun 20, 2017
Euel Lee Hale Sr., 84, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Born in Floyd, VA, on June 4, 1933, he was the founder and owner of E L Hale Trucking. His CB handle was “Blue Goose” and his sons were his faithful helpers. Euel was the son of the late Hermon and Clara...
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