Obituaries
Dewey E. Epperly
Mar 10, 2016
Dewey Eli Epperly, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at his daughter's home in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Johnston Epperly. Also surviving are his daughter, Connie Harvey and her husband, Jim McNeil; granddaughter, Jessica Marinoble; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Isabelle, and Josiah Marinoble, all of...
Thelma Flory Lucas
Mar 9, 2016
Thelma Flory Lucas of Christiansburg died Wednesday, March 9, 2016, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. Thelma, who was also known as “Dutch” and “Tinkerbell,” was born on March 11, 1932, in Nazareth, Pennsylvania to Ida and Preston Flory. Known to generations of Christiansburg and Auburn middle school students as “Mrs. Bennett,” Thelma’s love of teaching inspired...
David Craig Kissinger
Mar 7, 2016
David Craig Kissinger, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his soul mate, Margaret Duncan; and twin sister, Shirley Jarrells. David is survived by his children, David Kissinger and wife, Anna, Patricia Downs and husband Dean, Regina Kissinger; grandchildren, Crystal Smith, Brittany Smith, Austin Downs, Courtney Moore, Christopher Kissinger, and Charlotte...
Patricia (Pat) Healey Bishop
Mar 5, 2016
Patricia (Pat) Healey Bishop, 68, of Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, surrounded by her family and close friends. She has now been reunited with her parents, Clara and Earl Saunders; brother, Earl Morris Saunders; sister, Dot Gillispie; and daughter, Ellie Gregory. She is survived by her husband, Danny P. Bishop; sister, Sue Sherwood; six children,...
Wayne Evans Linkous
Mar 5, 2016
Wayne Evans Linkous, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Velma Linkous; and sister, Mary Cruise. Wayne is survived by his brother, Walker Linkous; nephew, David Cruise; nieces, Belinda Hypes and Pamela C. Young; his faithful companion, Bandit; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. Wayne and Walker...
Darryl Vest
Mar 5, 2016
Darryl Vest, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Shelby Vest; and his step-father, Carl Ratcliffe. Darryl is survived by his mother, Virgie Vest Ratcliffe; daughter, Misty Gayl Vest; sisters, Betty (Howard) Cochram, Karen Vest, LauRita (Ronnie) Wilson; nieces, Nicole (Joshua) Campbell and Nathaniel, Maegan Lytton; nephew, Scott (Shannon)...
Baliese Alberta Price
Mar 3, 2016
Baliese Alberta Price, 74, of Elliston VA, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Owen Price and Genevieve Day Price and sister, Bernice Price Craggett. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 105...
William Alexander Altizer
Mar 3, 2016
William Alexander Altizer, 28, of Blacksburg went to heaven on Thursday, March 3, 2016. He was born July 14, 1987. He graduated from Christiansburg High School in 2005. He has worked for Kroger for the past 7 years. He was presently attending New River Community College. He was a very talented musician and singer. He loved playing guitar, singing country...
Mary Virginia Collins Roop
Mar 1, 2016
On March 1, 2016, Mary Virginia Collins Roop, 84, of Radford, departed this life to rejoin her beloved husband, Raymond and son, Ray. Mary was born on July 19, 1931, to Frank and Florence Collins of the Doe Creek area of Giles County. She always spoke fondly of growing up in the Mountain Lake community, the joys and hardships of...
Elbert Lee Reed Jr.
Feb 27, 2016
Elbert Lee Reed, Jr., 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Lee Reed Sr.; mother, Susan Reed; sister, Fairy Akers; step-daughter, Debbie Custer; step-son, Darrell Duncan; and a brother, Jimmy Reed. He is survived by his wife, Emma Reed; sons, Roger Reed of Christiansburg and...
Edgar Jackson Dobbins
Feb 26, 2016
Edgar Jackson Dobbins, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born on October 20, 1942, to the late Henry Jackson and Mae Vaughn Dobbins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Stephen Dobbins; and his wife, Judith Bratton Dobbins. He is survived by his daughter, Christie Dobbins Matte...
Everett Swanson Harris
Feb 24, 2016
Everett Swanson Harris, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Stella Harris; his wife, Lucille (Sissy) Harris; and siblings, Clay Junior Harris, Nina Cowfer, and Evelyn Martin. Everett was a long time employee of Volvo New River and loved retirement, splitting his time...
Madison Ellis Marye
Feb 23, 2016
Madison Ellis Marye, 90, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte; daughter, Charlotte Hawes and husband Michael; son, James; four beautiful grandchildren, Madison Tyler, Jim, Julia, and Emily; and one great-granddaughter, Romina. Madison was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was lovingly called “Opa” by his grandchildren. He was...
Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff
Feb 21, 2016
Treva Duncan Poff, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mattie Duncan; her husband, Arnold W. Poff; as well as several brothers and sisters. Treva is survived by her son, Michael W. Poff and wife, Sharon, of Christiansburg; daughter, Kathy P. Banks of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Michelle B....
Helen Francis Collins
Feb 21, 2016
Helen Francis Collins, 74, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 12-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, with the Funeral Service to be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Linda Fizer Fisher
Feb 21, 2016
Linda Fizer Fisher, 60, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was an inspiration and touched many people’s lives. She was a Mom and friend to many who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Alleen...
Juanita Mae Shelton
Feb 17, 2016
Juanita Mae Shelton, 93, died February 17, 2016, at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem, VA. Miss Shelton was a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, VA and a member of Cambria Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. Shelton and Charlotte C. Shelton; as well as her brother, Robert E. Shelton; and sister, Bernadine Shelton. Miss Shelton...
Christine Patsel Overstreet
Feb 10, 2016
Christine Patsel Overstreet, 90, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday February 10, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Bessie Patsel; brothers James Minor and Geraldine Patsel, Lewis Patsel, Harding and Audrey Patsel; and sister, Essie and Smitty Smith; and brother-in-law, Tom Overstreet. She is survived by her husband of 67 years,...
Ruth Charlton Cromer
Feb 7, 2016
Ruth Charlton Cromer, 93, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on February 7, 2016, in Blacksburg, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Hess Charlton and Bessie Mae Akers Charlton of Christiansburg. Mrs. Cromer was preceded in death by her husband, Archie E. Cromer Jr.; and sisters, Kathleen Charlton Sisson, Lucy Charlton Sarver; and brother Edgar...
Juanita Marcella Kingrea
Feb 5, 2016
Juanita Marcella Kingrea, born on January 3, 1944, in Roanoke, VA, passed away from this world into the presence of the Lord on February 5, 2016, at the age of 72. Juanita married the love of her life, the Reverend Kenneth R. Kingrea in 1960. They settled in Christiansburg, VA where they raised their three children: Towana, Ray, and Brian....
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