Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Elizabeth Correa

Oct 2, 2014

Elizabeth “Liz” Correa of Pilot, passed away on October 2, 2014. She was born on January 14, 1952 in Manhattan, NY. Liz was a dedicated advocate for the local Hispanic community as a linguistic interpreter. Liz impacted the lives of everyone she met with her infectious smile, her positive demeanor, and her warm heart. The same traits she displayed as...

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Mary Irene Leach Propst

Oct 1, 2014

Mary Irene (Leach) Propst of Christiansburg, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. She was born May 19, 1929 in Augusta County, VA, to William R. Leach, Sr. and Mary L. Botkin. Mary was preceded in death by three sisters, Jean, June and “Sis”; and a daughter, Dorothy Gail. She is survived by her...

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Earnest Henry Hylton Jr.

Oct 1, 2014

Earnest Henry ‘Sonny’ Hylton Jr., 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 1, 2014. On November 30, 1944 he was born to the late Earnest Hylton Sr. and Ethel Flinchum Hylton. Sonny was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Akers Hylton; daughter, Angela Hylton-Felix and husband Jason, all of Christiansburg;...

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Richard Allen Harris

Sep 30, 2014

Richard Allen Harris, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 30, 2014. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

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Patsy McGuire Dirk

Sep 30, 2014

Patsy McGuire Dirk of Radford, passed away on September 30, 2014. She was born on September 29, 1950, to the late Howard and Corbie McGuire. She is home with the angels for she has earned her wings. Left to cherish her memory are daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Donald Turpin of Radford, Sadie and Melvin Wright of Shawsville, and Susan...

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Carl Junior Hodge

Sep 29, 2014

Carl Junior Hodge, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on September 29, 2014 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery. He was the last of the 12 children born to the late Joseph Hundley and Zella Weeks Hodge. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy, Coy, John, Wilmer (Bill), Newell, Sidney, and Paul Hodge; and his four sisters, Alma Epperly, Allie...

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Patricia Saul Phillips

Sep 28, 2014

Patricia Saul Phillips, 72, of Riner passed away on September 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jenny Kingrea. Patricia is survived by her husband, John Phillips; son, Brad Phillips; daughter, Lisa Hinkley; granddaughters, Payton & Miranda Phillips; and special cousin & friend, Connie Simmons. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 29, 2014, from 5...

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James Noblin Roberts

Sep 23, 2014

James Noblin Roberts, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was a man of Christian faith and a member of Riverview Holiness Church for over 57 years, where he served as a deacon. Noblin was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nelly Paulene Wells; sons, Jerry Roberts...

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Janice Earles Lindsey

Sep 22, 2014

Janice D. Earles Lindsey, a resident of Harrisburg, PA, transitioned into eternal life as a result of an auto accident on September 22, 2014, in Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA. Janice was born on September 19, 1933, in Riner, VA, in the home that is now known as Brush Creek Buffalo Farm. Preceded in death by her mother, Nellie...

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Shaun Edward Whittaker

Sep 21, 2014

Shaun Edward Whittaker, 33, of Radford, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by a daughter; maternal grandmother; and maternal great-grandmother. Survivors include his wife, Angela Whittaker; daughter, Isabelle Marie Smith; mother, Cyndi Linkous and friend Larry Nester; father and step-mother, Eddie and Shirley Nester; sisters, Hallie Linkous and Ashley Nester; brother, Thomas Linkous; paternal...

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Grover Cleveland Ford III

Sep 18, 2014

On September 18, 2014, Grover Cleveland Ford went home to be with the Lord. He was born October 8, 1943, in Pulaski to the late Grover C. Ford II and Virginia Cox Ford. Grover worked as a mechanic and truck driver and was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting with his son Troy. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist...

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Matthew Howell Smith

Sep 13, 2014

Matthew Howell ‘Hal’ Smith, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Pearl Smith; and a brother, Junior Smith. He is survived by his children, Brandon Smith and Stacy Smith; grandchildren, Logan and Carson Smith, Hannah, Heaven, Steven, Tyler, and Nevaeh; siblings, Joe Smith and Brenda Martin; and nephews,...

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Savannah Grace McDaniel

Sep 12, 2014

McDaniel, Savannah Grace, of Christiansburg, VA, our sweet angel went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2014. She was only with us for a short 52 days. She is survived by her loving parents, Joseph Wayne and Melissa Anne McDaniel; four sisters, Shannon McDaniel, McKenzie McDaniel, Abrianna Davis, and Skylar McDaniel; one brother, Joseph McDaniel; and her...

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Edward Howell Vance

Sep 11, 2014

Edward “Eddie” Vance, a long-time resident of Christiansburg, passed away on September 11, 2014. Eddie was the second of four sons born to Ruley C. and Hannah Arwood Vance (Hale) in Page, Buchanan County, Va. His father passed away when he was 8 years old. At the age of 16, he joined the CCCs and later he enlisted in the...

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Betty Jo Williams Nunley

Sep 7, 2014

Betty Jo Nunley, 63, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Williams; brother, Fred Williams, Jr.; and mother-in-law, Beulah Nunley. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Trafford Dean Nunley; brothers, Rocky and Paul; sisters, Sue and Nancy; several nieces, nephews,...

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Mary Epperly Musselman

Sep 5, 2014

Mary Epperly Musselman, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 05, 2014. She is survived by her son, Ray Musselman and wife Mary; grandchildren, Ray Musselman II, Shawna Hall, and Brian Musselman; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 8, 2014, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2...

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Barbara Jeanette Smith

Aug 31, 2014

Barbara Jeanette Smith, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Lillie Wimmer; husband, David Smith; as well as several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Ronnie Wright and wife, Alice, Sherwood Wright, Tammy Jones, Michael Wright, Quintin Wright and wife, Missy, and Mark Wright;...

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Robert 'Bobby' Tucker

Aug 30, 2014

Robert ‘Bobby’ Tucker, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Bobby was such a people person, never met a stranger and always recognized you. He had a heart as big as the sky and will be missed by all who knew him. He would always tell people, ‘You’re prettier when you smile.’ He was preceded in death...

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Rex Allen 'Buckshot' Taylor

Aug 28, 2014

Rex Allen ‘Buckshot’ Taylor, 25, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on August 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Taylor; grandfather, Rex Anders; uncle, James Taylor; and a special uncle, Timothy Anders. Surviving are his father, Charles Taylor; mother and best friend, Melissa Taylor; grandfather, Allen Taylor; grandmother, Linda Anders; children, Damien and Dayla Taylor;...

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Gilbert 'Tom' Maxwell

Aug 22, 2014

Gilbert “Tom” Massie Maxwell, 88, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife of 60 years on Friday, August 22, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert R. and Hallie Maxwell; as well as his wife, Myrtle Wood Maxwell. He is survived by his sons, Gilbert L. Maxwell, Edward Maxwell and wife,...

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