Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Lisa Carol Watterson

Lisa Carol Watterson

Jan 29, 2015

Lisa Carol Watterson, 52, of Blacksburg, passed away January 29, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was devoted to God and her faith. Her passions were her children’s Sunday school group and animals. Lisa was preceded in death by her grandmother, Susie Watterson; and many other aunts, uncles and grandparents. Those left to cherish her memory is her mother, Elizabeth...

Mildred Virginia Hylton Jones

Mildred Virginia Hylton Jones

Jan 28, 2015

Mildred Virginia Hylton Jones, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Pearl Bandy Hylton; husband, Jack Jones; and sisters, Dorothy Carr and Marie Ballou. Mildred is survived by her children, Debra Coleman and significant other, Tom Williams of Christiansburg, and Randy Jones and significant other, Lorri Atwell...

Wilbur Lewis 'Jimmy' Mullins Jr.

Wilbur Lewis 'Jimmy' Mullins Jr.

Jan 27, 2015

Wilbur Lewis (Jimmy) Mullins Jr., 77, of Riner, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Lewis Mullins Sr. and Mary Prillaman Mullins. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rorrer Mullins; sons, Mark T. Mullins and wife Patricia of Christiansburg, VA, Michael L. Mullins (Pam) of Athens, WV, and Matthew J....

Doris Elizabeth Stanger

Doris Elizabeth Stanger

Jan 26, 2015

Doris Linkous Stanger, 81, of Christiansburg, died January 26, 2015, at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery. She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Opal Linkous; and her youngest brother, Delma Linkous. Doris is survived by her devoted husband, Harry H. Stanger of Christiansburg. Doris and Harry would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 1, 2015. In addition to...

Ellen Marie Smith

Ellen Marie Smith

Jan 24, 2015

Ellen Marie Smith, 79, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Bean and Emma Woods Bean; and her first husband, Walter Gilmore. She is survived by her husband, Maurice Smith; sister, Frances Shelton; sister-in-law, Goldie Bean; step-daughter and her husband, Anna and Steve Millirons; and her precious step-granddaughter, Rachel. Ellen...

Maelie Elizabeth Nagle

Maelie Elizabeth Nagle

Jan 24, 2015

Maelie Elizabeth Nagle, Christiansburg, VA, infant daughter of Zach T. And Mary Price Nagle and sister of Landon T. Nagle blessed us all with her presence on Saturday, January 24th, 2015. Although God gave her to us in silence, she gave love to us in volumes for the short time we have had with her. Surviving our precious Maelie, along...

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...

James Harvey Simmons Sr.

James Harvey Simmons Sr.

Jan 23, 2015

James Harvey Simmons, Sr., 81, of Christiansburg went to be with Jesus on Jan. 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony & Mary Simmons; sisters, Diane Dowdy Addison and Doris Altizer; brother, Norman Simmons; sister-in-law, Mae Simmons and brothers-in-law, Claude Addison and Phil Saunders. He is survived by his wife, Betty Custer Simmons; daughter, Charlotte Marie...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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,...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Lisa Carol Watterson

Lisa Carol Watterson

Jan 29, 2015

Lisa Carol Watterson, 52, of Blacksburg, passed away January 29, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was devoted to God and her faith. Her passions were her children’s Sunday school group and animals. Lisa was preceded in death by her grandmother, Susie Watterson; and many other aunts, uncles and grandparents. Those left to cherish her memory is her mother, Elizabeth...

Mildred Virginia Hylton Jones

Mildred Virginia Hylton Jones

Jan 28, 2015

Mildred Virginia Hylton Jones, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Pearl Bandy Hylton; husband, Jack Jones; and sisters, Dorothy Carr and Marie Ballou. Mildred is survived by her children, Debra Coleman and significant other, Tom Williams of Christiansburg, and Randy Jones and significant other, Lorri Atwell...

Wilbur Lewis 'Jimmy' Mullins Jr.

Wilbur Lewis 'Jimmy' Mullins Jr.

Jan 27, 2015

Wilbur Lewis (Jimmy) Mullins Jr., 77, of Riner, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Lewis Mullins Sr. and Mary Prillaman Mullins. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rorrer Mullins; sons, Mark T. Mullins and wife Patricia of Christiansburg, VA, Michael L. Mullins (Pam) of Athens, WV, and Matthew J....

Doris Elizabeth Stanger

Doris Elizabeth Stanger

Jan 26, 2015

Doris Linkous Stanger, 81, of Christiansburg, died January 26, 2015, at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery. She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Opal Linkous; and her youngest brother, Delma Linkous. Doris is survived by her devoted husband, Harry H. Stanger of Christiansburg. Doris and Harry would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 1, 2015. In addition to...

Ellen Marie Smith

Ellen Marie Smith

Jan 24, 2015

Ellen Marie Smith, 79, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Bean and Emma Woods Bean; and her first husband, Walter Gilmore. She is survived by her husband, Maurice Smith; sister, Frances Shelton; sister-in-law, Goldie Bean; step-daughter and her husband, Anna and Steve Millirons; and her precious step-granddaughter, Rachel. Ellen...

Maelie Elizabeth Nagle

Maelie Elizabeth Nagle

Jan 24, 2015

Maelie Elizabeth Nagle, Christiansburg, VA, infant daughter of Zach T. And Mary Price Nagle and sister of Landon T. Nagle blessed us all with her presence on Saturday, January 24th, 2015. Although God gave her to us in silence, she gave love to us in volumes for the short time we have had with her. Surviving our precious Maelie, along...

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...

James Harvey Simmons Sr.

James Harvey Simmons Sr.

Jan 23, 2015

James Harvey Simmons, Sr., 81, of Christiansburg went to be with Jesus on Jan. 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony & Mary Simmons; sisters, Diane Dowdy Addison and Doris Altizer; brother, Norman Simmons; sister-in-law, Mae Simmons and brothers-in-law, Claude Addison and Phil Saunders. He is survived by his wife, Betty Custer Simmons; daughter, Charlotte Marie...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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,...

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...