Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Michael Steven Phoenix CSM, Ret.

Michael Steven Phoenix CSM, Ret.

Jul 7, 2015

Michael Steven Phoenix, CSM Ret., 65, of Shawsville, marched to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Fred Phoenix; mother, Lucille Francisco; and a brother, David Phoenix. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Virginia (Jenny) B. Phoenix; step-mother, Ingrid Phoenix; brother, Kenny Phoenix; sisters, Debra Taylor, Doris Stanger,...

Barbara Ann Spradling

Barbara Ann Spradling

Jul 1, 2015

Barbara Ann Spradling, loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, leaving behind her husband of eight years, Cecil Spradling; daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Ray Arnold of Hampton, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Janet Barker of Christiansburg; six grandchildren, Chris Barker, Casey Linkous, Devin and Montana Barker, all of Christiansburg, Jennifer...

Arnold Jay Quesenberry

Arnold Jay Quesenberry

Jul 1, 2015

There was dancing, rejoicing, and shouting in heaven on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, when Arnold Jay Quesenberry, age 83, of Christiansburg, moved into the mansion he’s been so longing for. With his best friend and wife Nancy and special friends by his bedside, he passed away peacefully after a long and debilitating battle with Parkinson’s. Arnold was a member of...

Eva Jean Johnson Cook

Eva Jean Johnson Cook

Jul 1, 2015

Eva Jean Johnson Cook, 82, of Christiansburg, formerly of Staunton, VA, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Staunton, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris James Cook; two brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Reggie...

Gertrude Martin Collins

Gertrude Martin Collins

Jun 23, 2015

Gertrude Martin Collins Born December 28, 1913 to the late Arthur and Susie Martin in Rodgers, VA. After 101 years on this earth she went to be with the lord on June 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raynard W. Collins, four brothers and one sister, two daughters Edna Thompson and Mary West and husband...

Deven Rudge Butterworth

Deven Rudge Butterworth

Jun 23, 2015

BUTTERWORTH, Deven Rudge, 18 of Elliston passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 as he lived, always helping others. Deven had a smile that could light up the darkest days and never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking and being with his friends. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met and will be missed by so...

Dan Carson Whitaker

Dan Carson Whitaker

Jun 19, 2015

Dan “Carson” Whitaker, 80, of Christiansburg passed away June 19, 2015. Carson was a kind gentle man with a smile always on his face and loved by all. After retiring from the Radford Arsenal, he spent his days working in the yard and feeding birds with his cats for company. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Papa Carson will be...

Linda Alice Hall Keith

Linda Alice Hall Keith

Jun 15, 2015

Linda Alice Hall Keith, 48, of Roanoke, passed away on June 15, 2015. Linda was born on August 31, 1966, to the late George B. Hall Sr. and Juanita S. Hall. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Debbie Hall of Riner; nephew, Michael King, Jr.; niece, Tawney and husband Donnie; six great-nieces and nephews, all of...

Maralee Ann Bishop

Maralee Ann Bishop

Jun 14, 2015

Maralee Ann Bishop, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 14, 2015, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center with her family by her side. Maralee was born in Floyd County on October 8, 1934, to the late Charles Herman Bishop and Nellie Kent Lester Bishop. During her childhood, she and her siblings worked the family’s dairy and tobacco farm,...

Edrie Baker Fisher

Edrie Baker Fisher

Jun 9, 2015

Edrie Baker Fisher, 96, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Fisher. Edrie is survived by her son, Robert (Bob) and wife Bonnie Fisher; brother, Paul and wife Doris Baker; four granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. Thank you to her caregivers Diane Hatcher, Shirley Sowers and...

Cerry Ezra 'Jabe' Thomas

Cerry Ezra 'Jabe' Thomas

Jun 4, 2015

Cerry Ezra (Jabe) Thomas born May 12, 1930 went home to be with the Lord , Thursday June 4, 2015. Jabe was preceded in death by, Father Ezra Thomas, Mother Mathia M. Thomas, and Brother Calvin (CAP) Thomas. Jabe is survived by his wife Betty Adkins Thomas of 65 years marriage and son Ronnie Darrell Thomas, daughter in-law Ruth of...

James Ellis Wells

James Ellis Wells

Jun 3, 2015

James Ellis Wells, AKA “Sugar Man”, 67, of Christiansburg and formally of Floyd County, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born January 14, 1948 to the late Denver Ellis Wells and Izola Cox Wells Moye. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era. He worked...

Ronald Harrison Moses Sr.

Ronald Harrison Moses Sr.

Jun 3, 2015

Ronald Harrison Moses, Sr., 78, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born in Montgomery County to the late Arthur and Gladys Wells Moses. Ronald was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald Harrison Moses Jr. Ronald is survived by his wife, Charlotte N. Moses; children, Teresa Moses, Dean Moses and...

Donna Marie Monticue

Donna Marie Monticue

Jun 2, 2015

Donna Marie Monticue, 52, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Edward Lee; and grandson, Morgan Merry. Donna is survived by her husband of 13 years, David Monticue; children, Laura Merry, Christopher Monticue, and Kayla Monticue; grandchildren, Oliver Merry and Aiden Monticue; mother, June Lee...

Dorothy Robinson Duncan

Dorothy Robinson Duncan

May 29, 2015

Dorothy Robinson Duncan, 77, of Floyd, formerly of Riner, passed away May 29, 2015. She had worked as a supervisor at Russell’s Apparel in Radford. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Duncan, parents, William & Jewell Robinson and grandson, Barry Duncan. She is survived by two sons, Billy W. Duncan, Sr. and Ronnie Duncan and wife,...

Donald Ray Brown

Donald Ray Brown

May 25, 2015

Donald Ray Brown of Christiansburg, VA has drifted away to his eternal home in Glory on 5/25/2015. He was born in Radford, VA on 3/28/1946. He was a life-time resident of the New River Valley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen R Dressler; and sister, Ruth Dressler. Don was an avid musician and he started Don and...

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

May 22, 2015

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Margaret Colley; wife, Nancy Sue Colley; brothers, Wayne, Lewis, Bob, and Carl Colley; as well as his daughter, Sandra Colley Jessie. L.P. is survived by his children, Paula Snair and husband Pat, Greg Colley and wife...

Claudine Altizer Miles

Claudine Altizer Miles

May 19, 2015

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Claudine Altizer Miles, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on December 1, 1923 and grew up in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddie and Agnes Altizer; brothers, William (Bill) Altizer, Emory (Cody) Altizer, Truby Altizer and son W. Alan Miles. Left to...

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

May 18, 2015

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe, 60, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Roanoke Cancer Center. Born on June 9, 1954 in Gilbert, WV, she was the youngest daughter of the late Claude and Hazel Christian. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chris Rowe; two sons, Christopher Scott Christian and...

Barbara Maud Birdsall

Barbara Maud Birdsall

May 17, 2015

Barbara Birdsall, 92 of Christiansburg, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away on May 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Birdsall; and a daughter, Monica Birdsall. She is survived by her son, Ian Birdsall and wife Dixie; and granddaughters, Caroline Cardino and Heather Birdsall. According to her wishes, there will be no services. If anyone would...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Michael Steven Phoenix CSM, Ret.

Michael Steven Phoenix CSM, Ret.

Jul 7, 2015

Michael Steven Phoenix, CSM Ret., 65, of Shawsville, marched to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Fred Phoenix; mother, Lucille Francisco; and a brother, David Phoenix. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Virginia (Jenny) B. Phoenix; step-mother, Ingrid Phoenix; brother, Kenny Phoenix; sisters, Debra Taylor, Doris Stanger,...

Barbara Ann Spradling

Barbara Ann Spradling

Jul 1, 2015

Barbara Ann Spradling, loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, leaving behind her husband of eight years, Cecil Spradling; daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Ray Arnold of Hampton, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Janet Barker of Christiansburg; six grandchildren, Chris Barker, Casey Linkous, Devin and Montana Barker, all of Christiansburg, Jennifer...

Arnold Jay Quesenberry

Arnold Jay Quesenberry

Jul 1, 2015

There was dancing, rejoicing, and shouting in heaven on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, when Arnold Jay Quesenberry, age 83, of Christiansburg, moved into the mansion he’s been so longing for. With his best friend and wife Nancy and special friends by his bedside, he passed away peacefully after a long and debilitating battle with Parkinson’s. Arnold was a member of...

Eva Jean Johnson Cook

Eva Jean Johnson Cook

Jul 1, 2015

Eva Jean Johnson Cook, 82, of Christiansburg, formerly of Staunton, VA, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Staunton, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris James Cook; two brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Reggie...

Gertrude Martin Collins

Gertrude Martin Collins

Jun 23, 2015

Gertrude Martin Collins Born December 28, 1913 to the late Arthur and Susie Martin in Rodgers, VA. After 101 years on this earth she went to be with the lord on June 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raynard W. Collins, four brothers and one sister, two daughters Edna Thompson and Mary West and husband...

Deven Rudge Butterworth

Deven Rudge Butterworth

Jun 23, 2015

BUTTERWORTH, Deven Rudge, 18 of Elliston passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 as he lived, always helping others. Deven had a smile that could light up the darkest days and never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking and being with his friends. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met and will be missed by so...

Dan Carson Whitaker

Dan Carson Whitaker

Jun 19, 2015

Dan “Carson” Whitaker, 80, of Christiansburg passed away June 19, 2015. Carson was a kind gentle man with a smile always on his face and loved by all. After retiring from the Radford Arsenal, he spent his days working in the yard and feeding birds with his cats for company. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Papa Carson will be...

Linda Alice Hall Keith

Linda Alice Hall Keith

Jun 15, 2015

Linda Alice Hall Keith, 48, of Roanoke, passed away on June 15, 2015. Linda was born on August 31, 1966, to the late George B. Hall Sr. and Juanita S. Hall. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Debbie Hall of Riner; nephew, Michael King, Jr.; niece, Tawney and husband Donnie; six great-nieces and nephews, all of...

Maralee Ann Bishop

Maralee Ann Bishop

Jun 14, 2015

Maralee Ann Bishop, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 14, 2015, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center with her family by her side. Maralee was born in Floyd County on October 8, 1934, to the late Charles Herman Bishop and Nellie Kent Lester Bishop. During her childhood, she and her siblings worked the family’s dairy and tobacco farm,...

Edrie Baker Fisher

Edrie Baker Fisher

Jun 9, 2015

Edrie Baker Fisher, 96, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Fisher. Edrie is survived by her son, Robert (Bob) and wife Bonnie Fisher; brother, Paul and wife Doris Baker; four granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. Thank you to her caregivers Diane Hatcher, Shirley Sowers and...

Cerry Ezra 'Jabe' Thomas

Cerry Ezra 'Jabe' Thomas

Jun 4, 2015

Cerry Ezra (Jabe) Thomas born May 12, 1930 went home to be with the Lord , Thursday June 4, 2015. Jabe was preceded in death by, Father Ezra Thomas, Mother Mathia M. Thomas, and Brother Calvin (CAP) Thomas. Jabe is survived by his wife Betty Adkins Thomas of 65 years marriage and son Ronnie Darrell Thomas, daughter in-law Ruth of...

James Ellis Wells

James Ellis Wells

Jun 3, 2015

James Ellis Wells, AKA “Sugar Man”, 67, of Christiansburg and formally of Floyd County, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born January 14, 1948 to the late Denver Ellis Wells and Izola Cox Wells Moye. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era. He worked...

Ronald Harrison Moses Sr.

Ronald Harrison Moses Sr.

Jun 3, 2015

Ronald Harrison Moses, Sr., 78, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born in Montgomery County to the late Arthur and Gladys Wells Moses. Ronald was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald Harrison Moses Jr. Ronald is survived by his wife, Charlotte N. Moses; children, Teresa Moses, Dean Moses and...

Donna Marie Monticue

Donna Marie Monticue

Jun 2, 2015

Donna Marie Monticue, 52, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Edward Lee; and grandson, Morgan Merry. Donna is survived by her husband of 13 years, David Monticue; children, Laura Merry, Christopher Monticue, and Kayla Monticue; grandchildren, Oliver Merry and Aiden Monticue; mother, June Lee...

Dorothy Robinson Duncan

Dorothy Robinson Duncan

May 29, 2015

Dorothy Robinson Duncan, 77, of Floyd, formerly of Riner, passed away May 29, 2015. She had worked as a supervisor at Russell’s Apparel in Radford. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Duncan, parents, William & Jewell Robinson and grandson, Barry Duncan. She is survived by two sons, Billy W. Duncan, Sr. and Ronnie Duncan and wife,...

Donald Ray Brown

Donald Ray Brown

May 25, 2015

Donald Ray Brown of Christiansburg, VA has drifted away to his eternal home in Glory on 5/25/2015. He was born in Radford, VA on 3/28/1946. He was a life-time resident of the New River Valley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen R Dressler; and sister, Ruth Dressler. Don was an avid musician and he started Don and...

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley

May 22, 2015

Linden Paul (L.P.) Colley, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Margaret Colley; wife, Nancy Sue Colley; brothers, Wayne, Lewis, Bob, and Carl Colley; as well as his daughter, Sandra Colley Jessie. L.P. is survived by his children, Paula Snair and husband Pat, Greg Colley and wife...

Claudine Altizer Miles

Claudine Altizer Miles

May 19, 2015

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Claudine Altizer Miles, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on December 1, 1923 and grew up in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waddie and Agnes Altizer; brothers, William (Bill) Altizer, Emory (Cody) Altizer, Truby Altizer and son W. Alan Miles. Left to...

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe

May 18, 2015

Margaret Lynn Christian Rowe, 60, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Roanoke Cancer Center. Born on June 9, 1954 in Gilbert, WV, she was the youngest daughter of the late Claude and Hazel Christian. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chris Rowe; two sons, Christopher Scott Christian and...

Barbara Maud Birdsall

Barbara Maud Birdsall

May 17, 2015

Barbara Birdsall, 92 of Christiansburg, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away on May 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Birdsall; and a daughter, Monica Birdsall. She is survived by her son, Ian Birdsall and wife Dixie; and granddaughters, Caroline Cardino and Heather Birdsall. According to her wishes, there will be no services. If anyone would...