Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Matthew Howell Smith

Matthew Howell Smith

Sep 13, 2014

Matthew Howell ‘Hal’ Smith, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Pearl Smith; and a brother, Junior Smith. He is survived by his children, Brandon Smith and Stacy Smith; grandchildren, Logan and Carson Smith, Hannah, Heaven, Steven, Tyler, and Nevaeh; siblings, Joe Smith and Brenda Martin; and nephews,...

Savannah Grace McDaniel

Savannah Grace McDaniel

Sep 12, 2014

McDaniel, Savannah Grace, of Christiansburg, VA, our sweet angel went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2014. She was only with us for a short 52 days. She is survived by her loving parents, Joseph Wayne and Melissa Anne McDaniel; four sisters, Shannon McDaniel, McKenzie McDaniel, Abrianna Davis, and Skylar McDaniel; one brother, Joseph McDaniel; and her...

Edward Howell Vance

Edward Howell Vance

Sep 11, 2014

Edward “Eddie” Vance, a long-time resident of Christiansburg, passed away on September 11, 2014. Eddie was the second of four sons born to Ruley C. and Hannah Arwood Vance (Hale) in Page, Buchanan County, Va. His father passed away when he was 8 years old. At the age of 16, he joined the CCCs and later he enlisted in the...

Betty Jo Williams Nunley

Betty Jo Williams Nunley

Sep 7, 2014

Betty Jo Nunley, 63, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Williams; brother, Fred Williams, Jr.; and mother-in-law, Beulah Nunley. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Trafford Dean Nunley; brothers, Rocky and Paul; sisters, Sue and Nancy; several nieces, nephews,...

Mary Epperly Musselman

Mary Epperly Musselman

Sep 5, 2014

Mary Epperly Musselman, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 05, 2014. She is survived by her son, Ray Musselman and wife Mary; grandchildren, Ray Musselman II, Shawna Hall, and Brian Musselman; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 8, 2014, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2...

Barbara Jeanette Smith

Barbara Jeanette Smith

Aug 31, 2014

Barbara Jeanette Smith, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Lillie Wimmer; husband, David Smith; as well as several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Ronnie Wright and wife, Alice, Sherwood Wright, Tammy Jones, Michael Wright, Quintin Wright and wife, Missy, and Mark Wright;...

Robert 'Bobby' Tucker

Robert 'Bobby' Tucker

Aug 30, 2014

Robert ‘Bobby’ Tucker, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Bobby was such a people person, never met a stranger and always recognized you. He had a heart as big as the sky and will be missed by all who knew him. He would always tell people, ‘You’re prettier when you smile.’ He was preceded in death...

Rex Allen 'Buckshot' Taylor

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;...

Gilbert 'Tom' Maxwell

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,...

John William Martin

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...

Antonio 'Tony' Gasca

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,...

Geraldine 'Gerry' Marie Horan

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...

Annie Wortham Eason

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...

Deborah Gale Wimmer

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...

Dorothy Thompson Miller

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....

Sally Ann Boots Leach

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...

Faye Hall Price

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...

Elizabeth Slover Hinkley

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...

Viola Jane Denton

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)...

Harold Plato Yates

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Matthew Howell Smith

Matthew Howell Smith

Sep 13, 2014

Matthew Howell ‘Hal’ Smith, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Pearl Smith; and a brother, Junior Smith. He is survived by his children, Brandon Smith and Stacy Smith; grandchildren, Logan and Carson Smith, Hannah, Heaven, Steven, Tyler, and Nevaeh; siblings, Joe Smith and Brenda Martin; and nephews,...

Savannah Grace McDaniel

Savannah Grace McDaniel

Sep 12, 2014

McDaniel, Savannah Grace, of Christiansburg, VA, our sweet angel went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2014. She was only with us for a short 52 days. She is survived by her loving parents, Joseph Wayne and Melissa Anne McDaniel; four sisters, Shannon McDaniel, McKenzie McDaniel, Abrianna Davis, and Skylar McDaniel; one brother, Joseph McDaniel; and her...

Edward Howell Vance

Edward Howell Vance

Sep 11, 2014

Edward “Eddie” Vance, a long-time resident of Christiansburg, passed away on September 11, 2014. Eddie was the second of four sons born to Ruley C. and Hannah Arwood Vance (Hale) in Page, Buchanan County, Va. His father passed away when he was 8 years old. At the age of 16, he joined the CCCs and later he enlisted in the...

Betty Jo Williams Nunley

Betty Jo Williams Nunley

Sep 7, 2014

Betty Jo Nunley, 63, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Williams; brother, Fred Williams, Jr.; and mother-in-law, Beulah Nunley. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Trafford Dean Nunley; brothers, Rocky and Paul; sisters, Sue and Nancy; several nieces, nephews,...

Mary Epperly Musselman

Mary Epperly Musselman

Sep 5, 2014

Mary Epperly Musselman, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 05, 2014. She is survived by her son, Ray Musselman and wife Mary; grandchildren, Ray Musselman II, Shawna Hall, and Brian Musselman; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 8, 2014, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2...

Barbara Jeanette Smith

Barbara Jeanette Smith

Aug 31, 2014

Barbara Jeanette Smith, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Lillie Wimmer; husband, David Smith; as well as several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Ronnie Wright and wife, Alice, Sherwood Wright, Tammy Jones, Michael Wright, Quintin Wright and wife, Missy, and Mark Wright;...

Robert 'Bobby' Tucker

Robert 'Bobby' Tucker

Aug 30, 2014

Robert ‘Bobby’ Tucker, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Bobby was such a people person, never met a stranger and always recognized you. He had a heart as big as the sky and will be missed by all who knew him. He would always tell people, ‘You’re prettier when you smile.’ He was preceded in death...

Rex Allen 'Buckshot' Taylor

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;...

Gilbert 'Tom' Maxwell

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,...

John William Martin

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...

Antonio 'Tony' Gasca

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,...

Geraldine 'Gerry' Marie Horan

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...

Annie Wortham Eason

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...

Deborah Gale Wimmer

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...

Dorothy Thompson Miller

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....

Sally Ann Boots Leach

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...

Faye Hall Price

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...

Elizabeth Slover Hinkley

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...

Viola Jane Denton

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)...

Harold Plato Yates

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...