Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

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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John William Martin

Aug 18, 2014

John William Martin, 77, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away on August 18, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Edith Martin. He is survived by his wife Diane S. Martin; daughter, Amanda K. Felts; and grandchildren, Brent M. Webb and Channin Felts. John was a 35 year supporter of his wife’s activities at Fancy Gap...

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Antonio 'Tony' Gasca

Aug 16, 2014

Antonio ‘Tony’ Gasca, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Tony owned and operated Tony’s Body Shop on Yellow Sulphur Road in Christiansburg for a number of years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Peroushin. Tony is survived by his partner in life, Mitzi Elitchko. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 21,...

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Geraldine 'Gerry' Marie Horan

Aug 15, 2014

Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Horan, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Marie Fournier; and sisters, Irene Laviana and Nancy Burns and Pricilla Parides. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Horan; children, Jeffrey (Danielle) Horan of St. Paul, MN, and Pamela Campbell (Richard) of...

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Annie Wortham Eason

Aug 12, 2014

Annie Pearl Wortham Eason, 87, formerly of Fuquay-Varina, passed away on August 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Woodrow Eason; her parents, Robert Heath and Nannie Watkins Wortham; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Terry Zapata and husband, Carlos; son, Ronald Eason and wife, Cynthia; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as...

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Deborah Gale Wimmer

Aug 8, 2014

Deborah Gale Wimmer, 58, of Pearisburg, VA, passed away on Friday August 8, 2014 surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Wimmer Spraker; and father, Albert Jackson Wimmer. Debbie celebrated the life she was given, which was made possible by her Elm Tree Group Home family. Debbie also was supported by Point...

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Sally Ann Boots Leach

Aug 7, 2014

Sally Ann Boots Leach, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, widow of Carl D. Leach, Jr., passed away on August 7, 2014. She is survived by her son, Larry Leach and wife Sandi of Colonial Heights, VA; daughter, Linda Martin and husband Ray of Christiansburg, VA; three grandchildren; Chris, Grace, and Caroline; brothers, Don Boots of Hamptonville, NC, and Bill Boots of...

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Dorothy Thompson Miller

Aug 7, 2014

Dorothy Thompson Miller, 64, of Pilot, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on April 11, 1950 to the late Dewey I. and Myrtle ‘Irene’ Thompson of Christiansburg. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, William ‘Billy’ Miller; daughter, Tammy Akers; son, Christopher Miller; grandsons, Toby Akers, Jr. (T.J.) and Riley Miller, all of Pilot....

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Faye Hall Price

Aug 6, 2014

Patricia Faye Hall Price, 68, of Shawsville, passed away on August 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, “Charlie” and Belva Hall. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Barry Price; daughters, Renee (Lee) Smith and Tammy (Bo) Maxey; grandchildren, Jeremy, Chelsey, Casey, and Isaac. Also surviving are brother, Bobby (Vera) Hall; as well...

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Elizabeth Slover Hinkley

Aug 5, 2014

Elizabeth Josephine Slover Hinkley, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 5, 2014. She was met in heaven by her mom, Laura Slover; sisters, Marion, Edie, Mary Lou; as well as her beloved husband, Teddy Hinkley. She is survived by daughters, Laura Sarah Slover; Tammy Lee Slover Martin, and Davina Sue Slover; her grandchildren, Amanda Akers, Nathan Akers, Jr., Jessie...

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Harold Plato Yates

Aug 5, 2014

Harold Plato Yates, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Cora Yates; and brothers, Horace Yates, Jesse Yates, and Junior Reed Yates. He is survived by his son, Harold Wayne Yates and wife Kathryn; daughter, Linda Gallaher and husband Joe; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; eight great-grandchildren; as well...

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Viola Jane Denton

Aug 5, 2014

Viola Jane (Janie) Denton, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman (Buddy) Denton; son, David L. Denton; and her parents, Moses and Bessie Boyd Wyant. She is survived by her son, Willard E. Denton of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Chris (Laurie) Denton of Richmond, Stacey (Matthew)...

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Vurden Maxey Slusher

Aug 4, 2014

Vurden Jamina “Sissy” Maxey Yates Slusher, 73, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born May 19, 1941 in Montgomery County. Sissy was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Maxey and Mary Mabry Maxey. In addition to her parents, Sissy was preceded in death...

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James Vest

Aug 2, 2014

James Dayton Vest, 91, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014. He was born on November 27, 1922 in Floyd, VA. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army, was a longtime member of the Christiansburg V.F.W., was a brick mason and a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Nazarene....

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Sherwood Roudabush

Jul 31, 2014

Sherwood Ashby Roudabush, 96, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was born October 23, 1917, to the late Thomas Ashby Roudabush and Vivian Riner Roudabush Burnett in Christiansburg, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Florine Metzger. Sherwood is survived by his wife of 68 years,...

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Jennie Barker

Jul 25, 2014

BARKER, Jennie Lee, 82 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2014. Ms Barker was a very talented seamstress, cook and listener. Jennie worked 25 years at Kenrose Manufacturing as a sewing machine operator. She loved the Lord and enjoyed listening to Gospel music. She never met a stranger and gave great advice. She was...

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Roy Clark

Jul 25, 2014

ROY KENNETH CLARK, 78, of Christiansburg passed away July 25, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Buster” & Sara Jane Clark; brother, Bobby Clark and brother-in-law, Carl Dove. Roy is survived by his wife, Barbara Clark; sister, Betty Jane Bishop and husband, Darrell; niece, Lisa Adkins and husband, Garnett; brother-in-law, Donald Doss and...

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Tiffany Penn

Jul 24, 2014

PENN, Tiffany Elena, 24 of Christiansburg, A beloved daughter and sister departed this life on Thursday, July 24, 2014. She was born May 28, 1990 in Harrisonburg, VA. She was the daughter of Darlene Penn and the late Joe Penn. She was the step-daughter to the late Randy Wiley and Bobby Akers. In addition to her mother Tiffany leaves behind...

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Bonnie Simmons

Jul 19, 2014

Bonnie Jo Morris Simmons, 59, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bo Simmons. She is survived by her parents, Della Rae Morris and Joe Morris; brother, Danny Morris; sister, Phyllis Anderson; children, Megan Simmons of Knoxville, TN, Benjamin Simmons and his wife Tabitha of Riner,...

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