Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Clarence Curtis "Buzz" McCann

Clarence Curtis "Buzz" McCann

Mar 23, 2015

Clarence Curtis “Buzz” McCann, 79, of Christiansburg, went to join his heavenly Father on March 23, 2015. Buzz is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Lois Hopkins McCann; son, Curt McCann of Christiansburg; daughters, Vicki McCann and Raymond Hatcher of Christiansburg, and Cindy and Allen Hale of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Chris McCann and wife Liz, Sarah McCann, Curtis James...

Archie Emmett Cromer Jr.

Archie Emmett Cromer Jr.

Mar 21, 2015

Archie E. Cromer Jr., 91, of Christiansburg Virginia, passed away on March 21, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Archie E. Cromer, Sr. and Aldean Knowles Cromer of Christiansburg. Mr. Cromer was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizibeth Cromer Jones. Archie is survived by his wife, Ruth Charlton Cromer; two sons, A. E....

William 'Bill' Lloyd Martin

William 'Bill' Lloyd Martin

Mar 19, 2015

William (Bill) Lloyd Martin, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Darcus Martin. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Juanita Compton Martin; daughters, Cindy McDaniel, Carolyn Cochran, and April Danner; grandchildren, Shawn and Laura McDaniel, Samantha, Chase, and Jacob Cochran; sisters, Geneva...

Christine D. Akers

Christine D. Akers

Mar 17, 2015

Christine D. Akers, 77 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a gracious heart and infectious smile. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Jenkins, KY a daughter to Leffey and Flora Burke. She was predeceased by her parents; one brother, Arville Burke;...

John Robert Richardson

John Robert Richardson

Mar 13, 2015

JOHN ROBERT RICHARDSON of Christiansburg departed his Earthly home for his eternal home on March 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. & Patty Richardson; brothers, Danny W. Richardson & William “Bo” Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Donna A. Richardson; sister, Mary & Jessie Harmon; brothers, Jeffrey Ward & Terri Richardson, Jimmy &...

Lucille Showalter Lytton

Lucille Showalter Lytton

Mar 12, 2015

Lucille Showalter Lytton, 86, of Walton, joined the angels to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wade Lytton. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a dedicated Christian and a member of Walton Pentecostal Church. She had a sanctified soul who blessed...

Nancy Ellen Lipford

Nancy Ellen Lipford

Mar 12, 2015

Lipford. Nancy Ellen, 70, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was born in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on December 1, 1944 to the late William Wallace and Nancy Jeffries Wheelock. Nancy spent many years in Broward Co, FLA as a 911 Dispatcher and later retired from Verizon as a 411 Operator. She was an avid bowler,...

Antonia Denise Burch

Antonia Denise Burch

Mar 6, 2015

Antonia Denise Burch, 66 of Christiansburg, passed away March 06, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father Rev. Bernis O. Burch. Antonia is survived by her loving son, Michael Shryock and his wife Lisa of Pensacola Fl., Mother Jacqueline Burch of Christiansburg, Va., Brother Chris Burch and his wife Susan with Niece Audrey Burch and Nephew Connor Burch...

Delma J. Fisher

Delma J. Fisher

Mar 4, 2015

Delma J. Fisher (Aug 8, 1933 - March 4, 2015) Delma J. Fisher died March 4, 2015, at age 81 in Crozet, Virginia. Delma was born in Kogerah, Australia. After raising five children in Australia, she moved to Green Bank, West Virginia then to Crozet, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joan and Percival Stacey, and siblings,...

Lizzie Mae Marshall

Lizzie Mae Marshall

Mar 1, 2015

Lizzie Mae Marshall, 83, of Wytheville, passed away on March 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Floyd Marshall; her parents, Wilton and Pearl Cunningham; and son, John Cox Marshall. Lizzie is survived by her sons, Kelly Ray Marshall and wife Donna, Danny Marshall and wife Connie; daughters, Pauline Marshall, Nancy Ives and husband Gary; 10...

George Allen Twiggs

George Allen Twiggs

Feb 28, 2015

GEORGE ALLEN TWIGGS, 57, of Blacksburg passed away February 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ancil & Eva Twiggs; and a brother, Wayne Twiggs. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Twiggs; children, Melissa Vickers & husband, Jeff, Erik Twiggs, Brandon Twiggs, and Amanda Stuart & husband, James; sisters, Frances Shelton & husband, Paul, and Debra...

John William Moses

John William Moses

Feb 27, 2015

John William Moses, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015. He was born on September 7, 1925, to the late Frank and Mary Echols Moses. He attended Unity Christian Church in Radford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Lambert; brother, Charles Moses; and sister, Ileta Proco. He is survived by his son, Frank Moses and...

Marion Lucille Flugrath

Marion Lucille Flugrath

Feb 23, 2015

Marion Flugrath, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 23, 2015, at Lewis Gale Montgomery after a 90 day illness. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Retired from Chase Manhattan Bank and moved here from Riverdale, New York City. Survivors include brother, Richard Flugrath of Finksburg, MD; sister, Mildred Hesse...

Johnnie W. Summers

Johnnie W. Summers

Feb 22, 2015

Johnnie W. Summers, of Riner, born January 27, 1921, went to be with his Lord on February 22, 2015, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Margery Goodenough Summers, whom he met while he was recuperating from injuries received at the Battle of St. Lo in France during World War...

Dorothy Cathleen Agee

Dorothy Cathleen Agee

Feb 21, 2015

Dorothy C. Agee, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harman M. and Ada Easter Agee. She is survived by her sister, Reba Linkous; as well as several nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. The family would like to thank Beulah Webb for her care of Dorothy. The family will receive...

Warren Kinzer Carper, Jr.

Warren Kinzer Carper, Jr.

Feb 20, 2015

From ashes we were created and to ashes we will return, it is in the details between that make up a life. Somebody once wrote that to fairly judge a person’s life look not so much at who they are, but who they aspire to be. Warren Carper aspired to be many things and the details of his life tell...

Coy H. Simpkins

Coy H. Simpkins

Feb 19, 2015

Coy H. Simpkins, 83 of Christiansburg, VA passed away Thursday, February 19,2015, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1931 in Montgomery Co. to the late Griffie and Nina Wilson Simpkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte L. Simpkins; son, Jimmy Simpkins; granddaughter, Shelby Simpkins; two brothers, Gurvis and Avery Simpkins; sister, Imogene...

Phyllis Jannette Bayne

Phyllis Jannette Bayne

Feb 19, 2015

Phyllis Jannette Bayne, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at her home. She was the wife of James Thomas Bayne, Jr. Born on January 14, 1938, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Witt and Genevieve Cregger Witt. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School and attended Atlanta Christian...

Ralph Kendall Slusher

Ralph Kendall Slusher

Feb 14, 2015

Ralph Kendall Slusher, D.D.S. passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, Medical College of Virginia - School of Dentistry, and obtained a MBA from Averett University. He practiced dentistry in Altavista, Virginia for several years and was a member of many professional dentistry and academic organizations. He was preceded in...

Reba Mitchell Duncan

Reba Mitchell Duncan

Feb 11, 2015

Reba Mitchell Duncan, 95, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 1:00 a.m. She was born on October 30, 1919, to the late Elbert J. and Clara Ada Smith Mitchell of Indian Valley, Floyd, VA. Reba lived her last years in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was also preceded in death...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Clarence Curtis "Buzz" McCann

Clarence Curtis "Buzz" McCann

Mar 23, 2015

Clarence Curtis “Buzz” McCann, 79, of Christiansburg, went to join his heavenly Father on March 23, 2015. Buzz is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Lois Hopkins McCann; son, Curt McCann of Christiansburg; daughters, Vicki McCann and Raymond Hatcher of Christiansburg, and Cindy and Allen Hale of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Chris McCann and wife Liz, Sarah McCann, Curtis James...

Archie Emmett Cromer Jr.

Archie Emmett Cromer Jr.

Mar 21, 2015

Archie E. Cromer Jr., 91, of Christiansburg Virginia, passed away on March 21, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Archie E. Cromer, Sr. and Aldean Knowles Cromer of Christiansburg. Mr. Cromer was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizibeth Cromer Jones. Archie is survived by his wife, Ruth Charlton Cromer; two sons, A. E....

William 'Bill' Lloyd Martin

William 'Bill' Lloyd Martin

Mar 19, 2015

William (Bill) Lloyd Martin, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Darcus Martin. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Juanita Compton Martin; daughters, Cindy McDaniel, Carolyn Cochran, and April Danner; grandchildren, Shawn and Laura McDaniel, Samantha, Chase, and Jacob Cochran; sisters, Geneva...

Christine D. Akers

Christine D. Akers

Mar 17, 2015

Christine D. Akers, 77 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a gracious heart and infectious smile. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Jenkins, KY a daughter to Leffey and Flora Burke. She was predeceased by her parents; one brother, Arville Burke;...

John Robert Richardson

John Robert Richardson

Mar 13, 2015

JOHN ROBERT RICHARDSON of Christiansburg departed his Earthly home for his eternal home on March 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. & Patty Richardson; brothers, Danny W. Richardson & William “Bo” Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Donna A. Richardson; sister, Mary & Jessie Harmon; brothers, Jeffrey Ward & Terri Richardson, Jimmy &...

Lucille Showalter Lytton

Lucille Showalter Lytton

Mar 12, 2015

Lucille Showalter Lytton, 86, of Walton, joined the angels to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wade Lytton. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a dedicated Christian and a member of Walton Pentecostal Church. She had a sanctified soul who blessed...

Nancy Ellen Lipford

Nancy Ellen Lipford

Mar 12, 2015

Lipford. Nancy Ellen, 70, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was born in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on December 1, 1944 to the late William Wallace and Nancy Jeffries Wheelock. Nancy spent many years in Broward Co, FLA as a 911 Dispatcher and later retired from Verizon as a 411 Operator. She was an avid bowler,...

Antonia Denise Burch

Antonia Denise Burch

Mar 6, 2015

Antonia Denise Burch, 66 of Christiansburg, passed away March 06, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father Rev. Bernis O. Burch. Antonia is survived by her loving son, Michael Shryock and his wife Lisa of Pensacola Fl., Mother Jacqueline Burch of Christiansburg, Va., Brother Chris Burch and his wife Susan with Niece Audrey Burch and Nephew Connor Burch...

Delma J. Fisher

Delma J. Fisher

Mar 4, 2015

Delma J. Fisher (Aug 8, 1933 - March 4, 2015) Delma J. Fisher died March 4, 2015, at age 81 in Crozet, Virginia. Delma was born in Kogerah, Australia. After raising five children in Australia, she moved to Green Bank, West Virginia then to Crozet, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joan and Percival Stacey, and siblings,...

Lizzie Mae Marshall

Lizzie Mae Marshall

Mar 1, 2015

Lizzie Mae Marshall, 83, of Wytheville, passed away on March 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Floyd Marshall; her parents, Wilton and Pearl Cunningham; and son, John Cox Marshall. Lizzie is survived by her sons, Kelly Ray Marshall and wife Donna, Danny Marshall and wife Connie; daughters, Pauline Marshall, Nancy Ives and husband Gary; 10...

George Allen Twiggs

George Allen Twiggs

Feb 28, 2015

GEORGE ALLEN TWIGGS, 57, of Blacksburg passed away February 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ancil & Eva Twiggs; and a brother, Wayne Twiggs. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Twiggs; children, Melissa Vickers & husband, Jeff, Erik Twiggs, Brandon Twiggs, and Amanda Stuart & husband, James; sisters, Frances Shelton & husband, Paul, and Debra...

John William Moses

John William Moses

Feb 27, 2015

John William Moses, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015. He was born on September 7, 1925, to the late Frank and Mary Echols Moses. He attended Unity Christian Church in Radford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Lambert; brother, Charles Moses; and sister, Ileta Proco. He is survived by his son, Frank Moses and...

Marion Lucille Flugrath

Marion Lucille Flugrath

Feb 23, 2015

Marion Flugrath, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on February 23, 2015, at Lewis Gale Montgomery after a 90 day illness. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Retired from Chase Manhattan Bank and moved here from Riverdale, New York City. Survivors include brother, Richard Flugrath of Finksburg, MD; sister, Mildred Hesse...

Johnnie W. Summers

Johnnie W. Summers

Feb 22, 2015

Johnnie W. Summers, of Riner, born January 27, 1921, went to be with his Lord on February 22, 2015, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Margery Goodenough Summers, whom he met while he was recuperating from injuries received at the Battle of St. Lo in France during World War...

Dorothy Cathleen Agee

Dorothy Cathleen Agee

Feb 21, 2015

Dorothy C. Agee, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harman M. and Ada Easter Agee. She is survived by her sister, Reba Linkous; as well as several nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. The family would like to thank Beulah Webb for her care of Dorothy. The family will receive...

Warren Kinzer Carper, Jr.

Warren Kinzer Carper, Jr.

Feb 20, 2015

From ashes we were created and to ashes we will return, it is in the details between that make up a life. Somebody once wrote that to fairly judge a person’s life look not so much at who they are, but who they aspire to be. Warren Carper aspired to be many things and the details of his life tell...

Coy H. Simpkins

Coy H. Simpkins

Feb 19, 2015

Coy H. Simpkins, 83 of Christiansburg, VA passed away Thursday, February 19,2015, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1931 in Montgomery Co. to the late Griffie and Nina Wilson Simpkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte L. Simpkins; son, Jimmy Simpkins; granddaughter, Shelby Simpkins; two brothers, Gurvis and Avery Simpkins; sister, Imogene...

Phyllis Jannette Bayne

Phyllis Jannette Bayne

Feb 19, 2015

Phyllis Jannette Bayne, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at her home. She was the wife of James Thomas Bayne, Jr. Born on January 14, 1938, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Witt and Genevieve Cregger Witt. She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School and attended Atlanta Christian...

Ralph Kendall Slusher

Ralph Kendall Slusher

Feb 14, 2015

Ralph Kendall Slusher, D.D.S. passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, Medical College of Virginia - School of Dentistry, and obtained a MBA from Averett University. He practiced dentistry in Altavista, Virginia for several years and was a member of many professional dentistry and academic organizations. He was preceded in...

Reba Mitchell Duncan

Reba Mitchell Duncan

Feb 11, 2015

Reba Mitchell Duncan, 95, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 1:00 a.m. She was born on October 30, 1919, to the late Elbert J. and Clara Ada Smith Mitchell of Indian Valley, Floyd, VA. Reba lived her last years in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was also preceded in death...

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