Obituaries
Donald Ray Adams
Aug 13, 2015
Donald Ray Adams, 69, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015. He retired with 35 years of service to VDOT. After his retirement he worked with many consulting firms. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Adams; his beloved grandmother, Mary Clowers Epperly. He will be dearly missed by his mother and step-father, Lucy and Bill...
Essie Ivan Bowles
Aug 10, 2015
Essie Ivan Bowles, 82, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Daniel (Dan) and Grace Wheeling Bowles; two brothers, Walter and Leslie Bowles; and one sister, Macie Bowles Duff. Essie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Phyllis...
Rheba Dixon Sowers
Aug 9, 2015
Sowers, Rheba Dixon, 78 of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Houston (Hoot) Ray Sowers, Sr., parents Glen Dixon and Dolly Woods Dixon; brothers and sisters Jerry Dixon, Garnett Dixon, Mammie Rice, Deal Kimbler, Essie Walters, and Gertrude Harkrader. She is survived by her daughters; Doris Sowers Wright and Darlene (Sue)...
Harold Gray Linkous
Aug 8, 2015
Harold Gray Linkous, 88, of Christiansburg, VA died peacefully, while surrounded by his beloved family on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Harold was the son of the late Lloyd G. Linkous and Nellie Mills Linkous. He is also predeceased by his brothers Lloyd A. Linkous and Max H. Linkous and sister Mary Cynthia Graham. Surviving to cherish his memories are his...
Bettye Loar Jarrett
Aug 7, 2015
JARRETT, Bettye Loar, 77 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter to the late Oscar and Minnie Loar, Mrs. Jarrett was preceded in death by a daughter; Donna Sue Jarrett and son; Robert Jarrett, Jr., siblings; Mary Sutphin, Gratton Loar and Joe Loar. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband...
Vivian Harless 'Zeke' Scaggs
Aug 4, 2015
Vivian Harless ‘Zeke’ Scaggs, 89, of Riner, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. As a young man, Zeke achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, of which he was very proud. He left school to serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII, later returning to finish high school and graduate from Bridgewater College with a BA in Economics. Zeke also...
Evelyn Elizabeth Linkous Perfater
Jul 30, 2015
Evelyn Elizabeth Linkous Perfater, 93, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of July 30, 2015. She was born March 6, 1922, in Montgomery County to the late William C. and Ellen V. Linkous. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey A. Perfater; daughter-in-law, Betty Ritter Perfater; son-in-law, Lawrence...
Pearline Gwen Young Smith
Jul 30, 2015
Pearline Gwen Young Smith, 82, of Pulaski, passed away on July 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Minnie Akers Sutphin; and her first and second husbands, Walter Lee Young and Charles L. Smith; as well as seven siblings. Pearline is survived by her son, Tony Young; grandson, Tyler Young; brother, Draper Sutphin, and sister,...
Richard William Woods Sr.
Jul 27, 2015
Richard William Woods Sr., 77, of Roanoke, passed away on July 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ida Woods. Richard is survived by his children, Sandy Adams and husband J.R., Bonnie Smith and husband Joey, Bridgette Blankenship and fiance Van, and Richard Wood, Jr.; grandchildren, Scott Waterhouse, Emily Smith, Shawn Robertson, Jordan Blankenship, Kali...
Leo Hayden Alley
Jul 24, 2015
Leo H. Alley, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Leo proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Berta Luisa Alley. He is survived by his brother, Clarence Alley. There will be no formal visitation, however, friends may call at Horne Funeral Home from 12...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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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