Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Brenda Lee Laue

Jul 23, 2015

Brenda Lee Laue, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on July 23, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born on March 17, 1943, to the late Ellis Vaughan and Mamie Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marie Rupe; brothers, Billy, John, and Jimmy Vaughan; and sister, Norma Jean Porter. Brenda is survived by her husband,...

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Larry Dean Cochran

Jul 21, 2015

Larry Dean Cochran, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard L. Cochran, of Tazewell; and brother-in-law, Aldie Delp of Squire, WV. Larry is survived by his wife, Cindy Cochran of Christiansburg; mother, Gladys Cochran, of Tazewell; sons, Kevin Cochran of Salem, and Timothy Cochran and wife Shannon of...

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Richard Lee Akers

Jul 19, 2015

Richard Lee Akers, 65, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015. After a long battle with A.L.S., he is finally at peace. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles LeRoy and Alfreda Akers. Richard is survived by his wife, Judy Cupp Akers; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Anna Akers; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Dan Sutphin,...

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Louise Fulcher Smith

Jul 18, 2015

Louise Fulcher Smith, 93, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fitzhugh and Lottie Adams; first husband, Roy Jennings Fulcher; second husband, Charlie Smith; four sisters; and two brothers. Louise is survived by her daughter, Nancy Trump and husband Jack; son, Bill ‘Punky’ Fulcher and wife...

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Samuel Kenneth Barnett

Jul 17, 2015

Samuel Kenneth Barnett age 83 died at Salem, VA on July 17, 2015 He died after prolonged illness. He was born in 1932 in Montgomery County VA. He lived in the Dixie Caverns area of Roanoke County for most of his life. He was a retired business owner. He owned Barnett Upholstery and Furniture and later Shawsville Power Equipment. Kenneth...

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Reginald 'Reggie' Mosby Jones II

Jul 16, 2015

Reginald ‘Reggie’ Mosby Jones, II, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Reggie was a life member of the Christiansburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, having served over 20 years with the Squad, as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald M. and Mabel Jones; and his sister, Barbara...

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Evans Paul Gardner

Jul 13, 2015

Evans Paul Gardner, 75, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13, 2015. Paul was born on November 6, 1939 to the late Claude and Margaret Gardner. He was also preceded in death by his daughters, Tabitha Gardner and Rebecca Thornton; and son, Richard Gardner. Paul is survived by his wife of 41 years, Frances; daughters,...

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Ellen Josephine 'Jo' Nunley

Jul 12, 2015

Ellen Josephine ‘Jo’ Nunley, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2015, where she was reunited with her mother, Pearl Roop; father, Harless Vest; her husband, Robert ‘Bob’ Nunley; daughter, Ellen Walters McGuyer; and sisters, Helen Accord, Claudine McGuyer, and Anne Vest. Jo is survived by her daughter, Shirley Walters; son, Glen Walters; beloved granddaughter,...

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Cherry Kay Bailey

Jul 9, 2015

Cherry Kay Bailey, 64, of Shawsville, passed away on July 9, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Bailey Jr.; nieces, Jessica, Monica, Sherry, and Kim; nephews, Robert and Steven; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sandra and Roy Sorrell; brother-in-law, Robert Yates; as well as other extended family and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 13, 2015, from...

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WillaDean Phillips Kirkner

Jul 9, 2015

I Timothy 4:7-8 – “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” WillaDean ‘Bill’ Phillips...

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Michael Steven Phoenix CSM, Ret.

Jul 7, 2015

Michael Steven Phoenix, CSM Ret., 65, of Shawsville, marched to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Fred Phoenix; mother, Lucille Francisco; and a brother, David Phoenix. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Virginia (Jenny) B. Phoenix; step-mother, Ingrid Phoenix; brother, Kenny Phoenix; sisters, Debra Taylor, Doris Stanger,...

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Barbara Ann Spradling

Jul 1, 2015

Barbara Ann Spradling, loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, leaving behind her husband of eight years, Cecil Spradling; daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Ray Arnold of Hampton, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Janet Barker of Christiansburg; six grandchildren, Chris Barker, Casey Linkous, Devin and Montana Barker, all of Christiansburg, Jennifer...

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Arnold Jay Quesenberry

Jul 1, 2015

There was dancing, rejoicing, and shouting in heaven on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, when Arnold Jay Quesenberry, age 83, of Christiansburg, moved into the mansion he’s been so longing for. With his best friend and wife Nancy and special friends by his bedside, he passed away peacefully after a long and debilitating battle with Parkinson’s. Arnold was a member of...

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Eva Jean Johnson Cook

Jul 1, 2015

Eva Jean Johnson Cook, 82, of Christiansburg, formerly of Staunton, VA, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Staunton, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris James Cook; two brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Reggie...

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Gertrude Martin Collins

Jun 23, 2015

Gertrude Martin Collins Born December 28, 1913 to the late Arthur and Susie Martin in Rodgers, VA. After 101 years on this earth she went to be with the lord on June 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raynard W. Collins, four brothers and one sister, two daughters Edna Thompson and Mary West and husband...

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Deven Rudge Butterworth

Jun 23, 2015

BUTTERWORTH, Deven Rudge, 18 of Elliston passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 as he lived, always helping others. Deven had a smile that could light up the darkest days and never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking and being with his friends. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met and will be missed by so...

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Dan Carson Whitaker

Jun 19, 2015

Dan “Carson” Whitaker, 80, of Christiansburg passed away June 19, 2015. Carson was a kind gentle man with a smile always on his face and loved by all. After retiring from the Radford Arsenal, he spent his days working in the yard and feeding birds with his cats for company. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Papa Carson will be...

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Linda Alice Hall Keith

Jun 15, 2015

Linda Alice Hall Keith, 48, of Roanoke, passed away on June 15, 2015. Linda was born on August 31, 1966, to the late George B. Hall Sr. and Juanita S. Hall. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Debbie Hall of Riner; nephew, Michael King, Jr.; niece, Tawney and husband Donnie; six great-nieces and nephews, all of...

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Maralee Ann Bishop

Jun 14, 2015

Maralee Ann Bishop, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 14, 2015, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center with her family by her side. Maralee was born in Floyd County on October 8, 1934, to the late Charles Herman Bishop and Nellie Kent Lester Bishop. During her childhood, she and her siblings worked the family’s dairy and tobacco farm,...

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Edrie Baker Fisher

Jun 9, 2015

Edrie Baker Fisher, 96, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Fisher. Edrie is survived by her son, Robert (Bob) and wife Bonnie Fisher; brother, Paul and wife Doris Baker; four granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. Thank you to her caregivers Diane Hatcher, Shirley Sowers and...

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