Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Penny McKee Ireland

Penny McKee Ireland

Jan 23, 2015

Penny McKee Ireland passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015. She was born on June 29, 1950, in Christiansburg, VA, to Pete and Mabel McKee. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 30 years, Pat Ireland. After fighting a courageous battle with cancer for the last year, Penny leaves behind a step-son Shawn Patrick...

Louise A. Musselman

Louise A. Musselman

Jan 20, 2015

Louise Musselman, 94, of Christiansburg, passed into the arms of Jesus on January 20, 2015. She was a member of the Church of God. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Correll Musselman of Shawsville; sisters, Lydia Creasy of Shawsville, Helen Jenning, Margaret Yopp, both of Salem, and Maurine McNeil of Elliston. Left to cherish her...

Charlotte Long Linkous

Charlotte Long Linkous

Jan 20, 2015

Charlotte Long Linkous, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital on January 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and Florence Walters Long; sister, Barbara Gallimore; sons, Ricky D. Linkous and Timmie Linkous. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert W. Linkous, of Burkeville, VA, Gary W. and Debbie...

Angie Sue Hollins

Angie Sue Hollins

Jan 18, 2015

In loving memory of our beloved Angie, life partner, daughter, sister, and friend. Angie Sue Hollins, 37, of Christiansburg, born on September 26, 1977, passed away on January 18, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Della Hollins; and her grandfather, John Lester. She is survived by her parents, Tommy and Janie Hollins; grandmother, Katie...

Mark Stephen Slusher

Mark Stephen Slusher

Jan 16, 2015

Mark Stephen Slusher, 55, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Julian N. Slusher. He is survived by his mother, Grace Eanes Meads; two daughters, Jennifer Matuszyk and Jessica Slusher, both of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren; and an uncle, John Eanes. A Memorial Service will be held at a later...

Howard Thurman Whitaker Sr.

Howard Thurman Whitaker Sr.

Jan 14, 2015

Howard T. Whitaker Sr., born May 10, 1926, departed his earthly home on January 14, 2015 to enter the gates of Heaven. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Thelma Whitaker; his parents, Terry L. and Lena Agee Whitaker; brother, Roy Whitaker; and two sisters, Ruby Cherry and Helen Guthrie. He served in the Army during...

Janice Lorraine Radford

Janice Lorraine Radford

Jan 14, 2015

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Janice L. Radford, 71, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her mother, Izola M. Lytton; father, John T. Lytton; and brother, Johnny Lytton. She was a beautiful woman who loved her family and friends and lived life to the fullest. Surviving are her husband of 52 years,...

Billie Dove Acord Doyle

Billie Dove Acord Doyle

Jan 14, 2015

Billie Dove Acord Doyle, 89 of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015. She was born in Monroe County, West Virginia on December 17, 1925. Billie grew up in West Virginia but spent her adult life in Montgomery County. She worked at Kenrose Manufacturing Co. during her early years before becoming a hair dresser and barber. Billie owned and...

Betty Jane Patton Crigger

Betty Jane Patton Crigger

Jan 14, 2015

Betty Jane Patton Crigger, of Pearisburg, passed away on January 14, 2015. She was born on November 30, 1938 in Wythe County, VA, and was a resident of White Marsh, MD until moving to Pearisburg some 45 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Crigger; parents, Lou Ella and Hobert Patton; as well as six...

Virginia Martin Smith

Virginia Martin Smith

Jan 12, 2015

Virginia Martin Smith, 89, of Bristol, Virginia, ever so peacefully slipped out of her earthly body to be ushered into her eternal life on January 12, 2015, at 9:27 p.m. She was born on August 8, 1925, in Princeton, West Virginia, to the late Loami Lewis Lawson and Lillie Lee Foley Martin. Her husband, Irvin, along with three brothers, Fred,...

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Jan 12, 2015

Richard David Walker, P.E., Ph.D. stepped forth on the Heavenly Highway to answer God’s call on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. The son of Stanton and Amelia Ramseyer Walker, Richard was preceded in death by his three brothers, Emil, John, and Robert Walker. Left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Alice (Peg)...

Kathleen K. Cavell

Kathleen K. Cavell

Jan 11, 2015

Kathleen K. Cavell, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away on January 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cavell. She is survived by her son, Michael Cavell and wife, Marilyn of Blacksburg, VA; grandchildren, Leslie Beck and husband Jason, Mason Cavell, Ashley Ellers and husband Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Adeline Beck....

Paul Eugene Herrell

Paul Eugene Herrell

Jan 11, 2015

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 Paul Eugene Herrell, Jr., 62, of Elliston, VA, lost his battle with cancer and joined his parents Paul Eugene Herrell Sr. and Maryjane Dondero as well as his youngest brother Daniel Ernest Herrell with our heavenly father. Paul was a hard working dedicated member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department where he spent most of...

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Jan 11, 2015

Danny Richards Jr. (alias Punkin and Little Danny), age 45 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, as a result of an accident. He will be missed by his son, Kodie Richards, whom he loved with all his heart; his dad and mom, Danny and Carolyn Richards; special aunt, Blondine Brooks; uncle and aunt, John and Polly Woolwine;...

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Jan 9, 2015

Clifford Carlton. Grimes Sr., 75, of Pilot, formally of Columbus Ga., passed away Friday January 9, 2015. Born on November 7. 1939, to the late Oather S. Grimes and Mary Lou Phillips, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Grimes Pulliam; brothers, Earl Grimes and Cecil Grimes. He is survived by ex-wife, Elsie M. Grimes; son, Clifford...

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

Jan 8, 2015

William Everett (Bill) Mills, 79, of Pilot, departed this life and stepped through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born on December 3, 1935, to the late Thomas and Dania Mills, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James; and sisters, Audrey and Lucille. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53...

Virginia Martin Burke

Virginia Martin Burke

Jan 8, 2015

Virginia Martin Burke, of Radford, passed away peacefully at her home January 8, 2015, with her children and family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Clyde M. Creason and Ruth Ellis Creason. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, William C. Martin and Joseph T. Burke; sister, Betty Sturgill;and grandson, Brian Bugg. She was...

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Jan 8, 2015

Wenona Surratt Gardner, 92, of Christiansburg, died January 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Willy A. Surratt and Amanda Carolina Walker Surratt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Gardner; son, Wayne Gardner; two brothers; as well as two sisters. She was a member of Edgemont Christian Church for over 60 years, where she...

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Jan 7, 2015

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser passed away on January 7, 2015, at Kroontje Health Care Centers in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Hickory, North Carolina on January 29, 1915, Virginia moved to Huntington, West Virginia with her family when she was two years old. For many years, she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington. A graduate of Huntington...

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Jan 7, 2015

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell, born May 9, 1923, in Indian Valley, VA, went to be with the Lord peacefully on January 7, 2015, at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles W. Jewell; her parents, John and Eva Dickerson; her son-in-law, George Stewart; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Penny McKee Ireland

Penny McKee Ireland

Jan 23, 2015

Penny McKee Ireland passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015. She was born on June 29, 1950, in Christiansburg, VA, to Pete and Mabel McKee. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 30 years, Pat Ireland. After fighting a courageous battle with cancer for the last year, Penny leaves behind a step-son Shawn Patrick...

Louise A. Musselman

Louise A. Musselman

Jan 20, 2015

Louise Musselman, 94, of Christiansburg, passed into the arms of Jesus on January 20, 2015. She was a member of the Church of God. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Correll Musselman of Shawsville; sisters, Lydia Creasy of Shawsville, Helen Jenning, Margaret Yopp, both of Salem, and Maurine McNeil of Elliston. Left to cherish her...

Charlotte Long Linkous

Charlotte Long Linkous

Jan 20, 2015

Charlotte Long Linkous, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital on January 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and Florence Walters Long; sister, Barbara Gallimore; sons, Ricky D. Linkous and Timmie Linkous. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert W. Linkous, of Burkeville, VA, Gary W. and Debbie...

Angie Sue Hollins

Angie Sue Hollins

Jan 18, 2015

In loving memory of our beloved Angie, life partner, daughter, sister, and friend. Angie Sue Hollins, 37, of Christiansburg, born on September 26, 1977, passed away on January 18, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Della Hollins; and her grandfather, John Lester. She is survived by her parents, Tommy and Janie Hollins; grandmother, Katie...

Mark Stephen Slusher

Mark Stephen Slusher

Jan 16, 2015

Mark Stephen Slusher, 55, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Julian N. Slusher. He is survived by his mother, Grace Eanes Meads; two daughters, Jennifer Matuszyk and Jessica Slusher, both of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren; and an uncle, John Eanes. A Memorial Service will be held at a later...

Howard Thurman Whitaker Sr.

Howard Thurman Whitaker Sr.

Jan 14, 2015

Howard T. Whitaker Sr., born May 10, 1926, departed his earthly home on January 14, 2015 to enter the gates of Heaven. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Thelma Whitaker; his parents, Terry L. and Lena Agee Whitaker; brother, Roy Whitaker; and two sisters, Ruby Cherry and Helen Guthrie. He served in the Army during...

Janice Lorraine Radford

Janice Lorraine Radford

Jan 14, 2015

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Janice L. Radford, 71, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her mother, Izola M. Lytton; father, John T. Lytton; and brother, Johnny Lytton. She was a beautiful woman who loved her family and friends and lived life to the fullest. Surviving are her husband of 52 years,...

Billie Dove Acord Doyle

Billie Dove Acord Doyle

Jan 14, 2015

Billie Dove Acord Doyle, 89 of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015. She was born in Monroe County, West Virginia on December 17, 1925. Billie grew up in West Virginia but spent her adult life in Montgomery County. She worked at Kenrose Manufacturing Co. during her early years before becoming a hair dresser and barber. Billie owned and...

Betty Jane Patton Crigger

Betty Jane Patton Crigger

Jan 14, 2015

Betty Jane Patton Crigger, of Pearisburg, passed away on January 14, 2015. She was born on November 30, 1938 in Wythe County, VA, and was a resident of White Marsh, MD until moving to Pearisburg some 45 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Crigger; parents, Lou Ella and Hobert Patton; as well as six...

Virginia Martin Smith

Virginia Martin Smith

Jan 12, 2015

Virginia Martin Smith, 89, of Bristol, Virginia, ever so peacefully slipped out of her earthly body to be ushered into her eternal life on January 12, 2015, at 9:27 p.m. She was born on August 8, 1925, in Princeton, West Virginia, to the late Loami Lewis Lawson and Lillie Lee Foley Martin. Her husband, Irvin, along with three brothers, Fred,...

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Jan 12, 2015

Richard David Walker, P.E., Ph.D. stepped forth on the Heavenly Highway to answer God’s call on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. The son of Stanton and Amelia Ramseyer Walker, Richard was preceded in death by his three brothers, Emil, John, and Robert Walker. Left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Alice (Peg)...

Kathleen K. Cavell

Kathleen K. Cavell

Jan 11, 2015

Kathleen K. Cavell, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away on January 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cavell. She is survived by her son, Michael Cavell and wife, Marilyn of Blacksburg, VA; grandchildren, Leslie Beck and husband Jason, Mason Cavell, Ashley Ellers and husband Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Adeline Beck....

Paul Eugene Herrell

Paul Eugene Herrell

Jan 11, 2015

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 Paul Eugene Herrell, Jr., 62, of Elliston, VA, lost his battle with cancer and joined his parents Paul Eugene Herrell Sr. and Maryjane Dondero as well as his youngest brother Daniel Ernest Herrell with our heavenly father. Paul was a hard working dedicated member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department where he spent most of...

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Danny Lee Richards Jr.

Jan 11, 2015

Danny Richards Jr. (alias Punkin and Little Danny), age 45 of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, as a result of an accident. He will be missed by his son, Kodie Richards, whom he loved with all his heart; his dad and mom, Danny and Carolyn Richards; special aunt, Blondine Brooks; uncle and aunt, John and Polly Woolwine;...

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Clifford Carlton Grimes

Jan 9, 2015

Clifford Carlton. Grimes Sr., 75, of Pilot, formally of Columbus Ga., passed away Friday January 9, 2015. Born on November 7. 1939, to the late Oather S. Grimes and Mary Lou Phillips, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Grimes Pulliam; brothers, Earl Grimes and Cecil Grimes. He is survived by ex-wife, Elsie M. Grimes; son, Clifford...

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

William Everett 'Bill' Mills

Jan 8, 2015

William Everett (Bill) Mills, 79, of Pilot, departed this life and stepped through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born on December 3, 1935, to the late Thomas and Dania Mills, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James; and sisters, Audrey and Lucille. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53...

Virginia Martin Burke

Virginia Martin Burke

Jan 8, 2015

Virginia Martin Burke, of Radford, passed away peacefully at her home January 8, 2015, with her children and family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Clyde M. Creason and Ruth Ellis Creason. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, William C. Martin and Joseph T. Burke; sister, Betty Sturgill;and grandson, Brian Bugg. She was...

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Wenona Surratt Gardner

Jan 8, 2015

Wenona Surratt Gardner, 92, of Christiansburg, died January 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Willy A. Surratt and Amanda Carolina Walker Surratt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Gardner; son, Wayne Gardner; two brothers; as well as two sisters. She was a member of Edgemont Christian Church for over 60 years, where she...

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser

Jan 7, 2015

Vivian Virginia Boliek Moeser passed away on January 7, 2015, at Kroontje Health Care Centers in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Hickory, North Carolina on January 29, 1915, Virginia moved to Huntington, West Virginia with her family when she was two years old. For many years, she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Huntington. A graduate of Huntington...

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell

Jan 7, 2015

Mary Maxie Dickerson Jewell, born May 9, 1923, in Indian Valley, VA, went to be with the Lord peacefully on January 7, 2015, at her home in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles W. Jewell; her parents, John and Eva Dickerson; her son-in-law, George Stewart; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her...

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