Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mary Jane Wyatt

Mary Jane Wyatt

May 7, 2015

Mary Jane Wyatt, loving mother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, Virginia, on May 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bud Wyatt, and was the proud mother of her son, Evan Wyatt, of Winchester, Virginia, and daughter, Ann Marie Wyatt, of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She was a...

Lonnie Elvin Acord

Lonnie Elvin Acord

May 6, 2015

Lonnie Elvin Acord, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on May, 06 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl Acord and Gracie Elkins Acord; brother Steve Acord; and sister in law Dana Acord. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Winifred Peak Acord; son Lonnie C. Acord and wife Carol...

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

May 4, 2015

Audrey “Sissy” Virginia Long, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away May 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Long and Dorothy Hinkley Long; brother, Robert “Rocky” Long, Jr., grandparents, Robert and Mae Long, Walter and Mammie Hinkley. She is survived by her nieces, Emily Akers and Natasha Long; nephew, Johnny Long; aunts, Freda Curtis and Doris...

Roger Lee Hinkley

Roger Lee Hinkley

May 4, 2015

Roger Lee Hinkley, 71, of Christiansburg, went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; and beloved granddaughter, Lexie Stump. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Janie) Hinkley; daughter, Marie Stump; sons, James B. Stump and wife Brandy and Wayne E. Stump and fiancée Rachel;...

Henry F. Jablonski

Henry F. Jablonski

Apr 26, 2015

Henry F. Jablonski of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 26 in Wilmington, Delaware, the city he was born in, after joyfully being reunited with extended family at a wedding celebration Saturday. He was 79. A Physics alumnus of the University of Delaware, Henry worked for Hercules, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah; Princeton, New Jersey; and Radford, Virginia. Each city...

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Apr 26, 2015

Carolyn Loretta Cherry, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruby Cherry. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Cherry; two grandsons, Tanner Cherry and Walker Dalton; brothers, Larry Guthrie, Chuck Miller and wife Jean; sisters, Joanne Piper and Lynn Snively; and other extended family and friends....

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Apr 20, 2015

Christopher Scott Dickenson, 42, of Christiansburg, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. He was a United States Naval Veteran. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Col. (retired) and Mrs. Robert L. Dickenson, Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. E. Scott Elliott; and a sister, Dena Suzanne Dickenson. Survivors include his parents, Robert and...

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Apr 17, 2015

Ruby Ellen Clarkson, 92, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on April 17th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Fred Clarkson; daughter, Ellen Mowbray; and son, John Clarkson. She is survived by daughters, Linda Rice and Diane Clarkson; sons-in-law, James Rice and Harold Mowbray; and granddaughter, Kristen Rice. Ruby, born in WV...

Tony Douglas Thompson

Tony Douglas Thompson

Apr 16, 2015

Tony D. Thompson, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 16, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Harrison; sons, Kurt and Chris Dustin; daughter, Kimberly Huey and husband Chris; brothers, Kenneth Thompson and partner Lisa, Donald Thompson and wife Teresa; as well as other extended family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18, 2015,...

Sharon Valentine Adkins

Sharon Valentine Adkins

Apr 12, 2015

Sharon Valentine Adkins, 72, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was born in WV to the late William Henry and Nellie King Valentine. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Susie Moore. Sharon is survived by her husband of 55 years, Clyde Adkins; children, Vanessa Ferrell of Vienna, IL, Kevin...

Tony Alan Barr

Tony Alan Barr

Apr 11, 2015

On the evening of April 11, 2015 Tony passed away peacefully comforted by his wife, step-daughter, and friend. Tony Barr was born in the town of Bristol in Sullivan County, TN on June 23, 1960. He was the second child, and the first son of Fred and Wilma Barr, who have both passed. Tony was a native of Bristol, Virginia...

Carolyn McArthur Painter

Carolyn McArthur Painter

Apr 9, 2015

Carolyn McArthur Painter, beloved piano teacher, age 72, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2015, after her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Wade Painter. Survivors are her daughter, Elaine Link; grandchildren, T.W. Link, Dakota (Kayla) Link, Sierra Link; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Rebecca (Bob) McArthur Cox; nephew, Michael (Connie)...

Roger Lee Green

Roger Lee Green

Apr 8, 2015

Roger Lee Green, 65, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was retired from Federal Mogul, after having worked there for a number of years. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Green and Frances Huffman; and brother, Teddy Green. He is survived by his siblings, Curtis Green, Bruce Jarels and...

Dulcie Mae Trimble

Dulcie Mae Trimble

Apr 4, 2015

Trimble, Dulcie Mae, 94 of Elliston died Saturday, April 4, 2015at her home. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; Lewis and Grace E. Yopp, and her husband; Clarence Trimble. She is survived by her loving son; Lonnie Edward Trimble (Pete), and her loving grandson; Seth Aaron Bell. She is also survived by her brothers; Frank Yopp...

Charles Earnest Taylor

Charles Earnest Taylor

Apr 4, 2015

Charles Earnest Taylor of Ellett, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Mannon Taylor; brother, James Preston Taylor; and son, Rex Allen Taylor. He is survived by his father, Allen Taylor; brother, Allen Junior Taylor and wife Joyce of North Carolina; two aunts, Nellie Wood and Edna Gearheart of Christiansburg,...

Lewis Edward Akers

Lewis Edward Akers

Apr 3, 2015

Lewis Edward Akers born April 12, 1940 passed away April 3, 2015 at NRV Medical Center after a long battle with COPD and recently cancer. He was preceded by his parents Curgless and Roxie Akers; and brothers, Harold and Donald. He could build anything from framing a house to electrical, plumbing and trim work to building cabinets and birdhouses or...

Russell Franklin Collins

Russell Franklin Collins

Apr 2, 2015

Russell Franklin Collins, 58 of Newport, VA formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away April 02, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Elijah Collins Sr.; sister; Pauline Boothe; and brother, Paul Collins and Billy Collins. Surviving is his ex-wife Lisa Collins, son; Elija Collins; daughers, Okasa Collins, Billie Graham; grandchildren, Micah-Ried Graham, Braiden Bennett, Pallah Graham;...

Sharon Marie Albert

Sharon Marie Albert

Apr 2, 2015

Sharon Marie Albert, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Destiny Autumn Stevers. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Albert Sr.; son, Bradley Davidson; step-daughter, Nannie Stevers and husband Leslie; step-sons, Curtis Albert Jr., Ronnie Albert and wife Jackie; grandchildren, Caden and Brooke Primm, Joshua and Zachary Albert, Harley...

Charles William Woolwine

Charles William Woolwine

Mar 29, 2015

Charles William Woolwine, 52, born and raised in Christiansburg, passed away the evening of March 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Woodson Woolwine. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Denise S. Woolwine; mother, Jacqueline Woolwine; two daughters who he loved with all his heart, Julie Woolwine-Lucado and husband Andy of Bellspring,...

Claude Watson 'Spade' Marshall

Claude Watson 'Spade' Marshall

Mar 29, 2015

Claude Watson "Spade" Marshall of Christiansburg ended his earthly journey on Sunday, March 29, 2015 which began on August 16, 1928 in Dugspur, Virginia. Spade was the son of Ira A. "Kid" and Mettie V. Marshall. He had 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Spade was married to the love of his life, Lucenda Charity Quesenberry ("Sylvie") for 57 wonderful years...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mary Jane Wyatt

Mary Jane Wyatt

May 7, 2015

Mary Jane Wyatt, loving mother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, Virginia, on May 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bud Wyatt, and was the proud mother of her son, Evan Wyatt, of Winchester, Virginia, and daughter, Ann Marie Wyatt, of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She was a...

Lonnie Elvin Acord

Lonnie Elvin Acord

May 6, 2015

Lonnie Elvin Acord, 70, of Christiansburg passed away on May, 06 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Burl Acord and Gracie Elkins Acord; brother Steve Acord; and sister in law Dana Acord. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Winifred Peak Acord; son Lonnie C. Acord and wife Carol...

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

Audrey "Sissy" Virginia Long

May 4, 2015

Audrey “Sissy” Virginia Long, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away May 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Long and Dorothy Hinkley Long; brother, Robert “Rocky” Long, Jr., grandparents, Robert and Mae Long, Walter and Mammie Hinkley. She is survived by her nieces, Emily Akers and Natasha Long; nephew, Johnny Long; aunts, Freda Curtis and Doris...

Roger Lee Hinkley

Roger Lee Hinkley

May 4, 2015

Roger Lee Hinkley, 71, of Christiansburg, went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonah and Frances Hinkley; and beloved granddaughter, Lexie Stump. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Janie) Hinkley; daughter, Marie Stump; sons, James B. Stump and wife Brandy and Wayne E. Stump and fiancée Rachel;...

Henry F. Jablonski

Henry F. Jablonski

Apr 26, 2015

Henry F. Jablonski of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 26 in Wilmington, Delaware, the city he was born in, after joyfully being reunited with extended family at a wedding celebration Saturday. He was 79. A Physics alumnus of the University of Delaware, Henry worked for Hercules, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah; Princeton, New Jersey; and Radford, Virginia. Each city...

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Carolyn Loretta Cherry

Apr 26, 2015

Carolyn Loretta Cherry, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruby Cherry. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Cherry; two grandsons, Tanner Cherry and Walker Dalton; brothers, Larry Guthrie, Chuck Miller and wife Jean; sisters, Joanne Piper and Lynn Snively; and other extended family and friends....

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Christopher Scott Dickenson

Apr 20, 2015

Christopher Scott Dickenson, 42, of Christiansburg, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. He was a United States Naval Veteran. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Col. (retired) and Mrs. Robert L. Dickenson, Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. E. Scott Elliott; and a sister, Dena Suzanne Dickenson. Survivors include his parents, Robert and...

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Ruby Ellen Clarkson

Apr 17, 2015

Ruby Ellen Clarkson, 92, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on April 17th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Fred Clarkson; daughter, Ellen Mowbray; and son, John Clarkson. She is survived by daughters, Linda Rice and Diane Clarkson; sons-in-law, James Rice and Harold Mowbray; and granddaughter, Kristen Rice. Ruby, born in WV...

Tony Douglas Thompson

Tony Douglas Thompson

Apr 16, 2015

Tony D. Thompson, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 16, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Harrison; sons, Kurt and Chris Dustin; daughter, Kimberly Huey and husband Chris; brothers, Kenneth Thompson and partner Lisa, Donald Thompson and wife Teresa; as well as other extended family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18, 2015,...

Sharon Valentine Adkins

Sharon Valentine Adkins

Apr 12, 2015

Sharon Valentine Adkins, 72, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was born in WV to the late William Henry and Nellie King Valentine. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Susie Moore. Sharon is survived by her husband of 55 years, Clyde Adkins; children, Vanessa Ferrell of Vienna, IL, Kevin...

Tony Alan Barr

Tony Alan Barr

Apr 11, 2015

On the evening of April 11, 2015 Tony passed away peacefully comforted by his wife, step-daughter, and friend. Tony Barr was born in the town of Bristol in Sullivan County, TN on June 23, 1960. He was the second child, and the first son of Fred and Wilma Barr, who have both passed. Tony was a native of Bristol, Virginia...

Carolyn McArthur Painter

Carolyn McArthur Painter

Apr 9, 2015

Carolyn McArthur Painter, beloved piano teacher, age 72, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2015, after her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Wade Painter. Survivors are her daughter, Elaine Link; grandchildren, T.W. Link, Dakota (Kayla) Link, Sierra Link; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Rebecca (Bob) McArthur Cox; nephew, Michael (Connie)...

Roger Lee Green

Roger Lee Green

Apr 8, 2015

Roger Lee Green, 65, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was retired from Federal Mogul, after having worked there for a number of years. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Green and Frances Huffman; and brother, Teddy Green. He is survived by his siblings, Curtis Green, Bruce Jarels and...

Dulcie Mae Trimble

Dulcie Mae Trimble

Apr 4, 2015

Trimble, Dulcie Mae, 94 of Elliston died Saturday, April 4, 2015at her home. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; Lewis and Grace E. Yopp, and her husband; Clarence Trimble. She is survived by her loving son; Lonnie Edward Trimble (Pete), and her loving grandson; Seth Aaron Bell. She is also survived by her brothers; Frank Yopp...

Charles Earnest Taylor

Charles Earnest Taylor

Apr 4, 2015

Charles Earnest Taylor of Ellett, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Mannon Taylor; brother, James Preston Taylor; and son, Rex Allen Taylor. He is survived by his father, Allen Taylor; brother, Allen Junior Taylor and wife Joyce of North Carolina; two aunts, Nellie Wood and Edna Gearheart of Christiansburg,...

Lewis Edward Akers

Lewis Edward Akers

Apr 3, 2015

Lewis Edward Akers born April 12, 1940 passed away April 3, 2015 at NRV Medical Center after a long battle with COPD and recently cancer. He was preceded by his parents Curgless and Roxie Akers; and brothers, Harold and Donald. He could build anything from framing a house to electrical, plumbing and trim work to building cabinets and birdhouses or...

Russell Franklin Collins

Russell Franklin Collins

Apr 2, 2015

Russell Franklin Collins, 58 of Newport, VA formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away April 02, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Elijah Collins Sr.; sister; Pauline Boothe; and brother, Paul Collins and Billy Collins. Surviving is his ex-wife Lisa Collins, son; Elija Collins; daughers, Okasa Collins, Billie Graham; grandchildren, Micah-Ried Graham, Braiden Bennett, Pallah Graham;...

Sharon Marie Albert

Sharon Marie Albert

Apr 2, 2015

Sharon Marie Albert, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Destiny Autumn Stevers. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Albert Sr.; son, Bradley Davidson; step-daughter, Nannie Stevers and husband Leslie; step-sons, Curtis Albert Jr., Ronnie Albert and wife Jackie; grandchildren, Caden and Brooke Primm, Joshua and Zachary Albert, Harley...

Charles William Woolwine

Charles William Woolwine

Mar 29, 2015

Charles William Woolwine, 52, born and raised in Christiansburg, passed away the evening of March 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Woodson Woolwine. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Denise S. Woolwine; mother, Jacqueline Woolwine; two daughters who he loved with all his heart, Julie Woolwine-Lucado and husband Andy of Bellspring,...

Claude Watson 'Spade' Marshall

Claude Watson 'Spade' Marshall

Mar 29, 2015

Claude Watson "Spade" Marshall of Christiansburg ended his earthly journey on Sunday, March 29, 2015 which began on August 16, 1928 in Dugspur, Virginia. Spade was the son of Ira A. "Kid" and Mettie V. Marshall. He had 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Spade was married to the love of his life, Lucenda Charity Quesenberry ("Sylvie") for 57 wonderful years...

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