Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Patricia Ann Barton Wickline

Patricia Ann Barton Wickline

Nov 7, 2014

Patricia Ann Barton Wickline, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 7, 2014 after a lengthy and courageous battle with heart disease. She was surrounded by those who loved her most. She was born on March 4, 1950. She was preceded in death by her father, William Aldridge. Pat is survived by her husband, James ‘Jimmy’ Wickline; mother, Betty Aldridge;...

Kenneth Andrew Spano M.D.

Kenneth Andrew Spano M.D.

Nov 7, 2014

Kenneth Andrew Spano, M.D., age 70, passed away November 7, 2014. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Christine (nee Smith), beloved son of the late Grace (nee Monaco) and Frank, cherished brother of Adelaide. Dr. Spano graduated from St. Johns University (New York) and George Washington Medical School. He served two years with the United States...

Blake Hall Whitlock

Blake Hall Whitlock

Nov 4, 2014

Blake Hall Whitlock, 105, of Shawsville, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from the Pheasant Ridge Nursing Center in Roanoke. Blake was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Dennis R. Whitlock; daughter, Evelyn W. Sisson and her husband, Julius; daughter-in-law, Janet W. Whitlock; and a...

Michael Eugene Smith

Michael Eugene Smith

Nov 3, 2014

Michael Eugene Smith, 62, of Pilot, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014. He attended the Christian Fellowship Tabernacle for 52 years. Michael was born on August 31, 1952, in Merrimac, VA, to the late James and Hester Jones Smith. Michael was preceded in death by his brothers, Randolph Smith and James ‘Doug’ Smith; brothers-in-law, William Poff and Lester Buchanan;...

Deryl Wade DeLoach

Deryl Wade DeLoach

Nov 3, 2014

Deryl Wade DeLoach, 62, of Radford, passed away on November 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Redish DeLoach. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jill DeLoach; children, Jessica Schoffstall and husband, Richard of MD, and Mason Balazs and wife, Caroline of OH; grandchildren, Nathan, Ava (Chucklehead), and Owen Schoffstall, Mason Jr., and...

James William Mensh

James William Mensh

Nov 2, 2014

James William ‘Jimmy’ Mensh, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Ora Eaton Mensh; son, James William ‘Billy’ Mensh; and daughter, Deborah Jean Mensh Robinson. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bennie Powell Mensh; grandson, Aaron Reed of Annapolis, MD; sister-in-law, Jean Tighe and...

Edna Dickerson Sheppard

Edna Dickerson Sheppard

Nov 2, 2014

Edna Sheppard, of Salem, formerly of Check, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2014. Edna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Shawsville Elementary as cafeteria manager for many years. She was very selfless and was a true description of a Proverbs 31 woman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52...

Louis James Poff

Louis James Poff

Oct 31, 2014

On September 29, 1967 Louis James Poff was given as a gift to his parents Sharon and J.C. Poff. On that day he began his journey of sharing joy to all who knew him. Although his journey ended at 4:20 a.m. on October 31st, 2014, the joy he brought remains. He bravely and quietly endured the pain and many difficulties...

Robertine Hughes Jordan

Robertine Hughes Jordan

Oct 31, 2014

Robertine Hughes Jordan, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waldeck Jordan; and her parents, Archie and Hazel Payne Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie J. Gutshall and husband Larry; grandchildren, Eric S. Gutshall and wife Tonya, Justin S. Gutshall and wife Jill, Evan S. Gutshall and wife...

Harold Stephen Neely

Harold Stephen Neely

Oct 30, 2014

Harold Stephen ‘Steve’ Neely, 68, of Radford, passed away on October l30, 2014. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Harold David and Judith Lillian Neely; as well as his beloved wife of 21 years, Vicki Lynn Neely. Steve is survived by his sister, Janice Neely, of Christiansburg; step-son, Chad Lilly; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Steve...

Frank (Ray) Howell

Frank (Ray) Howell

Oct 30, 2014

Frank (Ray) Howell, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry ‘Tobe’ Howell and Lillian Thompson Howell; as well as sisters, Mary Caudle, Katie Yopp, Jennie Mae Harris, Viola Robertson, brothers, William ‘Rangely’ Howell, James Howell, and Paul Howell. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Dorraine Howell...

Christie Lynn Hudnall

Christie Lynn Hudnall

Oct 29, 2014

Christie Lynn Hudnall, 48, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on the morning of Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Christie was originally from Pratt, WV. She graduated from East Bank High School in East Bank, WV. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Radford University and worked at First National Bank in Christiansburg as...

Mildred Eanes Lane

Mildred Eanes Lane

Oct 27, 2014

In memory of our beloved Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother. Mildred Eanes Lane, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away at home in the loving care of her family on October 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elderidge Huff Eanes and Ollie Catherine Dickerson Eanes; husband, Earnest Lee Lane; children, Earnestine Cecil, Jerry, Garry, and Cathy Lane; granddaughter, Belinda...

Matthew Raymond Miller

Matthew Raymond Miller

Oct 27, 2014

Matthew Raymond Miller, 23, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014, as the result of a tree cutting accident. Matthew was born in Roanoke on March 27, 1991. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruno Paul Miller. Matthew is survived by his mother, Dreama Wimmer Miller of Floyd; twin brother, James W. Miller II of Christiansburg;...

David Cecil Lawson

David Cecil Lawson

Oct 25, 2014

David 'Bink’ Cecil Lawson, 64, of Elliston passed in peace Saturday October 25, 2014. He was born in Boissevain in Tazewell Co., VA to the late Cecil W. & Mildred Collins Lawson. David was a devoted family man, loving father and caretaker to all. He was a dedicated Union man, retired employee of 34 years a Yokohama Tire Corporation, past...

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Oct 24, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Adams, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Helen Hunter Odham. She is survived by her children, Constance Marie Love and husband, Johnny, Donald S. Sparks and wife, Pamela, and Deborah A. Sparks; grandchildren, Candace Anne George, John C. Love, and David M. Love; siblings, Charlie...

Edgar Allen Page Jr

Edgar Allen Page Jr

Oct 21, 2014

Edgar Allen (J R) Page Jr., 75, of Pilot, passed away on October 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Allen Page Sr. and Lucille Nunn Page. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jeane Miller Page; children, Scott Page, Sarah Page, all of Pilot, and Sandra Hyre and husband Jeff of Winchester;...

Margaret Louise McGuire Lytton

Margaret Louise McGuire Lytton

Oct 19, 2014

Margaret Louise Lytton, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gifford and Emma McGuire (she was the last surviving child of them); as well as her husband, Morris Archie Lytton. Louise is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Susie Lytton, and Larry and Jo Ann Lytton; daughters and...

Sallye Thompson Kennedy

Sallye Thompson Kennedy

Oct 17, 2014

Sallye Thompson Kennedy, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred W. Thompson and Pauline C. Thompson. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Kennedy; son, Zachary Kennedy and daughter-in-law, Michele, and son, Alex Kennedy; grandchild, Harper Kennedy; brother, Walter Thompson and sister-in-law, Suzanne; sister, Cheryl Shull; nieces, Tayler...

Glenna Breeding Vaughan

Glenna Breeding Vaughan

Oct 16, 2014

Glenna Breeding Vaughan, 70, of Radford, passed away on October 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, S.J. and Barbara Roland Breeding. Glenna is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Tommy Vaughan; son, Russell Vaughan; and her poodle, Dixie. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 20, 2014, from 12 noon – 2 p.m....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Patricia Ann Barton Wickline

Patricia Ann Barton Wickline

Nov 7, 2014

Patricia Ann Barton Wickline, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 7, 2014 after a lengthy and courageous battle with heart disease. She was surrounded by those who loved her most. She was born on March 4, 1950. She was preceded in death by her father, William Aldridge. Pat is survived by her husband, James ‘Jimmy’ Wickline; mother, Betty Aldridge;...

Kenneth Andrew Spano M.D.

Kenneth Andrew Spano M.D.

Nov 7, 2014

Kenneth Andrew Spano, M.D., age 70, passed away November 7, 2014. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Christine (nee Smith), beloved son of the late Grace (nee Monaco) and Frank, cherished brother of Adelaide. Dr. Spano graduated from St. Johns University (New York) and George Washington Medical School. He served two years with the United States...

Blake Hall Whitlock

Blake Hall Whitlock

Nov 4, 2014

Blake Hall Whitlock, 105, of Shawsville, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from the Pheasant Ridge Nursing Center in Roanoke. Blake was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Dennis R. Whitlock; daughter, Evelyn W. Sisson and her husband, Julius; daughter-in-law, Janet W. Whitlock; and a...

Michael Eugene Smith

Michael Eugene Smith

Nov 3, 2014

Michael Eugene Smith, 62, of Pilot, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014. He attended the Christian Fellowship Tabernacle for 52 years. Michael was born on August 31, 1952, in Merrimac, VA, to the late James and Hester Jones Smith. Michael was preceded in death by his brothers, Randolph Smith and James ‘Doug’ Smith; brothers-in-law, William Poff and Lester Buchanan;...

Deryl Wade DeLoach

Deryl Wade DeLoach

Nov 3, 2014

Deryl Wade DeLoach, 62, of Radford, passed away on November 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Redish DeLoach. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jill DeLoach; children, Jessica Schoffstall and husband, Richard of MD, and Mason Balazs and wife, Caroline of OH; grandchildren, Nathan, Ava (Chucklehead), and Owen Schoffstall, Mason Jr., and...

James William Mensh

James William Mensh

Nov 2, 2014

James William ‘Jimmy’ Mensh, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away on November 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Ora Eaton Mensh; son, James William ‘Billy’ Mensh; and daughter, Deborah Jean Mensh Robinson. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bennie Powell Mensh; grandson, Aaron Reed of Annapolis, MD; sister-in-law, Jean Tighe and...

Edna Dickerson Sheppard

Edna Dickerson Sheppard

Nov 2, 2014

Edna Sheppard, of Salem, formerly of Check, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2014. Edna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Shawsville Elementary as cafeteria manager for many years. She was very selfless and was a true description of a Proverbs 31 woman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52...

Louis James Poff

Louis James Poff

Oct 31, 2014

On September 29, 1967 Louis James Poff was given as a gift to his parents Sharon and J.C. Poff. On that day he began his journey of sharing joy to all who knew him. Although his journey ended at 4:20 a.m. on October 31st, 2014, the joy he brought remains. He bravely and quietly endured the pain and many difficulties...

Robertine Hughes Jordan

Robertine Hughes Jordan

Oct 31, 2014

Robertine Hughes Jordan, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waldeck Jordan; and her parents, Archie and Hazel Payne Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie J. Gutshall and husband Larry; grandchildren, Eric S. Gutshall and wife Tonya, Justin S. Gutshall and wife Jill, Evan S. Gutshall and wife...

Harold Stephen Neely

Harold Stephen Neely

Oct 30, 2014

Harold Stephen ‘Steve’ Neely, 68, of Radford, passed away on October l30, 2014. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Harold David and Judith Lillian Neely; as well as his beloved wife of 21 years, Vicki Lynn Neely. Steve is survived by his sister, Janice Neely, of Christiansburg; step-son, Chad Lilly; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Steve...

Frank (Ray) Howell

Frank (Ray) Howell

Oct 30, 2014

Frank (Ray) Howell, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry ‘Tobe’ Howell and Lillian Thompson Howell; as well as sisters, Mary Caudle, Katie Yopp, Jennie Mae Harris, Viola Robertson, brothers, William ‘Rangely’ Howell, James Howell, and Paul Howell. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Dorraine Howell...

Christie Lynn Hudnall

Christie Lynn Hudnall

Oct 29, 2014

Christie Lynn Hudnall, 48, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on the morning of Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Christie was originally from Pratt, WV. She graduated from East Bank High School in East Bank, WV. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Radford University and worked at First National Bank in Christiansburg as...

Mildred Eanes Lane

Mildred Eanes Lane

Oct 27, 2014

In memory of our beloved Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother. Mildred Eanes Lane, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away at home in the loving care of her family on October 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elderidge Huff Eanes and Ollie Catherine Dickerson Eanes; husband, Earnest Lee Lane; children, Earnestine Cecil, Jerry, Garry, and Cathy Lane; granddaughter, Belinda...

Matthew Raymond Miller

Matthew Raymond Miller

Oct 27, 2014

Matthew Raymond Miller, 23, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014, as the result of a tree cutting accident. Matthew was born in Roanoke on March 27, 1991. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruno Paul Miller. Matthew is survived by his mother, Dreama Wimmer Miller of Floyd; twin brother, James W. Miller II of Christiansburg;...

David Cecil Lawson

David Cecil Lawson

Oct 25, 2014

David 'Bink’ Cecil Lawson, 64, of Elliston passed in peace Saturday October 25, 2014. He was born in Boissevain in Tazewell Co., VA to the late Cecil W. & Mildred Collins Lawson. David was a devoted family man, loving father and caretaker to all. He was a dedicated Union man, retired employee of 34 years a Yokohama Tire Corporation, past...

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Oct 24, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Adams, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Helen Hunter Odham. She is survived by her children, Constance Marie Love and husband, Johnny, Donald S. Sparks and wife, Pamela, and Deborah A. Sparks; grandchildren, Candace Anne George, John C. Love, and David M. Love; siblings, Charlie...

Edgar Allen Page Jr

Edgar Allen Page Jr

Oct 21, 2014

Edgar Allen (J R) Page Jr., 75, of Pilot, passed away on October 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Allen Page Sr. and Lucille Nunn Page. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jeane Miller Page; children, Scott Page, Sarah Page, all of Pilot, and Sandra Hyre and husband Jeff of Winchester;...

Margaret Louise McGuire Lytton

Margaret Louise McGuire Lytton

Oct 19, 2014

Margaret Louise Lytton, 93, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gifford and Emma McGuire (she was the last surviving child of them); as well as her husband, Morris Archie Lytton. Louise is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Susie Lytton, and Larry and Jo Ann Lytton; daughters and...

Sallye Thompson Kennedy

Sallye Thompson Kennedy

Oct 17, 2014

Sallye Thompson Kennedy, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred W. Thompson and Pauline C. Thompson. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Kennedy; son, Zachary Kennedy and daughter-in-law, Michele, and son, Alex Kennedy; grandchild, Harper Kennedy; brother, Walter Thompson and sister-in-law, Suzanne; sister, Cheryl Shull; nieces, Tayler...

Glenna Breeding Vaughan

Glenna Breeding Vaughan

Oct 16, 2014

Glenna Breeding Vaughan, 70, of Radford, passed away on October 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, S.J. and Barbara Roland Breeding. Glenna is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Tommy Vaughan; son, Russell Vaughan; and her poodle, Dixie. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 20, 2014, from 12 noon – 2 p.m....