Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Oct 15, 2015

Bobby Randolph Bailey, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV, on October 27, 1929, to the late Basil J. Bailey and Nettie Hartwell, Bob was the seventh of nine children. He was raised in Mercer County, WV, graduated from Beaver High School, and proudly served his country in the...

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Oct 14, 2015

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford started walking on streets of gold with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015. Marie was born on August 10, 1931 in Dry Valley, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Rose Belle Painter Sutphin and John Walter Sutphin as the youngest of three girls. Marie never truly retired as she consistently found new ways to serve people....

Ray Edward Epperly

Ray Edward Epperly

Oct 14, 2015

Our beloved father, Ray Edward Epperly, 77, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bowles Epperly; parents, Willie and Hazel Epperly; and brother Paul Epperly. A firm believer in hard work, he worked his entire life until shortly before his death. He...

Robert Henry Caverly

Robert Henry Caverly

Oct 14, 2015

Robert Henry Caverly, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Coletta J. Kain; his beloved wife, Janet Van Lierop Caverly; and his son-in-law, Michael Brent Overstreet. Bob is survived by his son, Dr. Robert H. Caverly Jr. and wife Maggie of Downingtown, PA; daughter, Anne Caverly...

Harry H. Stanger

Harry H. Stanger

Oct 13, 2015

Harry H. Stanger, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Virginia Tech Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; as well as five brothers; and three sisters. Harry is survived by his sisters-in-law, Betty Stanger, Mida Stanger, Mabel...

Fred L. Spengler

Fred L. Spengler

Oct 12, 2015

Fred L. Spengler, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg.

Janis Wilson LaForce

Janis Wilson LaForce

Oct 11, 2015

Janis Wilson LaForce, 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly Home on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mary Wilson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Larry William Haulman; sons, Tucker LaForce and wife Jody and Tommy LaForce; grandchildren, Faith, Parker, and Millie LaForce; sister, Alice and Dan Wilson;...

Shirley Jean Vines

Shirley Jean Vines

Oct 10, 2015

Shirley Jean Roe Vines, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Pearl Lee Roe; and her sister, Penny Henry. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.; children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines-Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines...

Shelby Richardson

Shelby Richardson

Oct 8, 2015

Shelby Richardson, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Shelby loved her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. There was not a flower that she could not get to grow. We will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sarah Fisher; sister, Kay Dickerson; brother, Jerry Fisher; and...

Elmer Lee Dillard

Elmer Lee Dillard

Oct 7, 2015

Elmer Lee Dillard, 98, of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Elmer is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Dillard; children, Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA, Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ, Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis, VA, Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard, both of Elliston,...

Larry Dudley Yates

Larry Dudley Yates

Oct 4, 2015

Larry Dudley Yates, 60, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dudley Yates; and his beloved wife, Verona Gail Yates. He is survived by his mother, Virginia S. Yates; sons, Eric Yates and wife Melanie, Nick Yates and significant other Candi Branscome; grandchildren, Josie Yates, Gracie Yates, Makenna Yates,...

William Cline Phillips

William Cline Phillips

Oct 2, 2015

William Cline Phillips, 94 of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 2, 2015. Cline served in WW II as a Sergeant Tec 4 Long Shoreman and earned the Good Conduct metal. He enjoyed farming, family and friends. He was a member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ in Radford. The son of the late William Earnest...

Eva Simpkins

Eva Simpkins

Sep 30, 2015

Eva Simpkins, 70, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Sadie Simpkins; and brother, Hugh Simpkins. She is survived by her son, Phillip (Melissa) Simpkins; grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, and Allison Simpkins; great-grandchild, Aiden Lee; brothers, Stevie Simpkins and Randall Simpkins; sisters, Betty Quesenberry, Brenda Lucas, Carolyn Adams, Patsy...

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

Sep 28, 2015

William Douglas ‘Dougie’ Hutchison, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. Dougie is survived by his parents, LeRoy and Joyce Hutchison; sisters, Teresa Wheeling, Opal Mannon, Rhonda Cook, Stephanie Cox; brother, Clarence Hutchison; four nieces; and seven nephews. Thank you for the love and care of Hospice and the special care and love of his two sisters,...

Lucy Costigan Reed

Lucy Costigan Reed

Sep 28, 2015

Lucy Costigan Reed, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was born on September 20, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles C. Costigan and Mary Lucy Woolwine Costigan of Christiansburg. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Reed; daughter, Lois Ann Reed; sisters, Stella Hungate, Ella Kanode, Marjorie Clark; brothers, Johnie...

Benjamin Gill Burk

Benjamin Gill Burk

Sep 25, 2015

Benjamin Gill Burk, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2015. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, John Riley and Artie Grace Linkous Burk; brothers, Jim, Harry, Nathan, Joe, Johnny Boy; and sisters, Claire Lang and Grace Burk. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred Sutphin Burk; daughter, Paula...

Shirley Dell Mann Jennings

Shirley Dell Mann Jennings

Sep 23, 2015

Shirley Dell Mann Jennings, of Christiansburg, born March 5, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, ‘kicked the bucket’ on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, peacefully at her home. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harry Albert Jennings; parents, Harrison Orlando and Gaynell Robinson Mann; brother, Robert Joseph Mann; ‘daughter’, Karen Marie Mann Sugalski; and grandson, Jeremy Jennings. Left...

Freddie W. Williams

Freddie W. Williams

Sep 21, 2015

Freddie W. Williams, 77, of Martinsville, formerly of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Erwin and Margaret Ellen Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Nina Epperly Williams; son, Darrell Williams and wife Judy; daughter, Sharon Williams Edwards; grandchildren, Dillon and Travis Williams, Hannah, William, and Zachary Edwards;...

Charles Alvah Davis

Charles Alvah Davis

Sep 20, 2015

Charles Alvah Davis, 75, of Shawsville, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry and Opal Davis; brother, Edward Davis; and son, Richard A. Davis. Charlie is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Patricia ‘Pat’ Davis; son, Charles Davis, Jr. and wife Teresa; daughters, Lori Leonard and husband Robert Leonard,...

Archie William Hughes Jr.(Billy)

Archie William Hughes Jr.(Billy)

Sep 19, 2015

(Together Again) Born on November 6, 1923 Billy passed from this life at the age of 91 to join his wife; Frances and family in Heaven. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter; Toxie McNeill (Mike), Sons; Mike (Helen) David (Debbie), eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, close friend and caregiver; Virginia Giles. Niece; Marjorie Gutshall, great nephews; Eric, Evan...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Oct 15, 2015

Bobby Randolph Bailey, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV, on October 27, 1929, to the late Basil J. Bailey and Nettie Hartwell, Bob was the seventh of nine children. He was raised in Mercer County, WV, graduated from Beaver High School, and proudly served his country in the...

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Oct 14, 2015

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford started walking on streets of gold with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015. Marie was born on August 10, 1931 in Dry Valley, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Rose Belle Painter Sutphin and John Walter Sutphin as the youngest of three girls. Marie never truly retired as she consistently found new ways to serve people....

Ray Edward Epperly

Ray Edward Epperly

Oct 14, 2015

Our beloved father, Ray Edward Epperly, 77, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bowles Epperly; parents, Willie and Hazel Epperly; and brother Paul Epperly. A firm believer in hard work, he worked his entire life until shortly before his death. He...

Robert Henry Caverly

Robert Henry Caverly

Oct 14, 2015

Robert Henry Caverly, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Coletta J. Kain; his beloved wife, Janet Van Lierop Caverly; and his son-in-law, Michael Brent Overstreet. Bob is survived by his son, Dr. Robert H. Caverly Jr. and wife Maggie of Downingtown, PA; daughter, Anne Caverly...

Harry H. Stanger

Harry H. Stanger

Oct 13, 2015

Harry H. Stanger, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Virginia Tech Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; as well as five brothers; and three sisters. Harry is survived by his sisters-in-law, Betty Stanger, Mida Stanger, Mabel...

Fred L. Spengler

Fred L. Spengler

Oct 12, 2015

Fred L. Spengler, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg.

Janis Wilson LaForce

Janis Wilson LaForce

Oct 11, 2015

Janis Wilson LaForce, 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly Home on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mary Wilson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Larry William Haulman; sons, Tucker LaForce and wife Jody and Tommy LaForce; grandchildren, Faith, Parker, and Millie LaForce; sister, Alice and Dan Wilson;...

Shirley Jean Vines

Shirley Jean Vines

Oct 10, 2015

Shirley Jean Roe Vines, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Pearl Lee Roe; and her sister, Penny Henry. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.; children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines-Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines...

Shelby Richardson

Shelby Richardson

Oct 8, 2015

Shelby Richardson, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Shelby loved her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. There was not a flower that she could not get to grow. We will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sarah Fisher; sister, Kay Dickerson; brother, Jerry Fisher; and...

Elmer Lee Dillard

Elmer Lee Dillard

Oct 7, 2015

Elmer Lee Dillard, 98, of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Elmer is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Dillard; children, Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA, Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ, Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis, VA, Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard, both of Elliston,...

Larry Dudley Yates

Larry Dudley Yates

Oct 4, 2015

Larry Dudley Yates, 60, of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dudley Yates; and his beloved wife, Verona Gail Yates. He is survived by his mother, Virginia S. Yates; sons, Eric Yates and wife Melanie, Nick Yates and significant other Candi Branscome; grandchildren, Josie Yates, Gracie Yates, Makenna Yates,...

William Cline Phillips

William Cline Phillips

Oct 2, 2015

William Cline Phillips, 94 of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Friday October 2, 2015. Cline served in WW II as a Sergeant Tec 4 Long Shoreman and earned the Good Conduct metal. He enjoyed farming, family and friends. He was a member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ in Radford. The son of the late William Earnest...

Eva Simpkins

Eva Simpkins

Sep 30, 2015

Eva Simpkins, 70, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Sadie Simpkins; and brother, Hugh Simpkins. She is survived by her son, Phillip (Melissa) Simpkins; grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, and Allison Simpkins; great-grandchild, Aiden Lee; brothers, Stevie Simpkins and Randall Simpkins; sisters, Betty Quesenberry, Brenda Lucas, Carolyn Adams, Patsy...

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

William Douglas 'Dougie' Hutchison

Sep 28, 2015

William Douglas ‘Dougie’ Hutchison, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. Dougie is survived by his parents, LeRoy and Joyce Hutchison; sisters, Teresa Wheeling, Opal Mannon, Rhonda Cook, Stephanie Cox; brother, Clarence Hutchison; four nieces; and seven nephews. Thank you for the love and care of Hospice and the special care and love of his two sisters,...

Lucy Costigan Reed

Lucy Costigan Reed

Sep 28, 2015

Lucy Costigan Reed, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was born on September 20, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles C. Costigan and Mary Lucy Woolwine Costigan of Christiansburg. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. Reed; daughter, Lois Ann Reed; sisters, Stella Hungate, Ella Kanode, Marjorie Clark; brothers, Johnie...

Benjamin Gill Burk

Benjamin Gill Burk

Sep 25, 2015

Benjamin Gill Burk, 85, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2015. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, John Riley and Artie Grace Linkous Burk; brothers, Jim, Harry, Nathan, Joe, Johnny Boy; and sisters, Claire Lang and Grace Burk. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred Sutphin Burk; daughter, Paula...

Shirley Dell Mann Jennings

Shirley Dell Mann Jennings

Sep 23, 2015

Shirley Dell Mann Jennings, of Christiansburg, born March 5, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, ‘kicked the bucket’ on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, peacefully at her home. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harry Albert Jennings; parents, Harrison Orlando and Gaynell Robinson Mann; brother, Robert Joseph Mann; ‘daughter’, Karen Marie Mann Sugalski; and grandson, Jeremy Jennings. Left...

Freddie W. Williams

Freddie W. Williams

Sep 21, 2015

Freddie W. Williams, 77, of Martinsville, formerly of Shawsville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Erwin and Margaret Ellen Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Nina Epperly Williams; son, Darrell Williams and wife Judy; daughter, Sharon Williams Edwards; grandchildren, Dillon and Travis Williams, Hannah, William, and Zachary Edwards;...

Charles Alvah Davis

Charles Alvah Davis

Sep 20, 2015

Charles Alvah Davis, 75, of Shawsville, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry and Opal Davis; brother, Edward Davis; and son, Richard A. Davis. Charlie is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Patricia ‘Pat’ Davis; son, Charles Davis, Jr. and wife Teresa; daughters, Lori Leonard and husband Robert Leonard,...

Archie William Hughes Jr.(Billy)

Archie William Hughes Jr.(Billy)

Sep 19, 2015

(Together Again) Born on November 6, 1923 Billy passed from this life at the age of 91 to join his wife; Frances and family in Heaven. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter; Toxie McNeill (Mike), Sons; Mike (Helen) David (Debbie), eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, close friend and caregiver; Virginia Giles. Niece; Marjorie Gutshall, great nephews; Eric, Evan...