Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Myrtle Thompson

Jul 30, 2013

Myrtle ‘Irene’ Richards Thompson, 86, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born on April 30, 1927, to the late John Sherman and Della Richardson Richards. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Insley Thompson, Sr.; brothers, Roy and James Richards; sister,...

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Bula Shelburne

Jul 29, 2013

Bula Anderson Shelburne, 100, of Richmond, died Monday, July 29, 2013. She was born March 19, 1913, in Welch, W.Va., and grew up in Floyd County. She later lived in Montgomery County and was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church. She was a hair stylist in Christiansburg for many years and retired...

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Norvel Martin

Jul 26, 2013

Norvel Eugene Martin went to be with the Lord on July 26th, 2013, at the age of 86. Eugene was born on January 19, 1927, in Shawsville, Virginia, the son of the late Norvel Francis Martin and Bertha Williams Martin. Eugene is preceded in death by his only love, Nancy Graham Martin; Brother: Ambrose Martin and Sister-In-Law: Addie Martin. Eugene...

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Norvel Martin

Jul 26, 2013

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Joseph Comeau

Jul 24, 2013

Joseph E. Comeau, 90, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. For over nine years, Joe resided in the Warm Hearth Village Community in Blacksburg, where he first lived at Showalter Center and recently became a resident at the Kroontje Center. He had been active in the American Legion, having received several medals for his service in the...

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Leon Thompson

Jul 13, 2013

Leon Byrd Thompson, 73 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from his home. Born on April 21, 1940, to the late Gilmer & Gertrude Thompson in Lashmeet, West Virginia, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Blaine Thompson; and his sister, Norma Blevins. Leon loved his family and friends. His interest...

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Bettie Edwards

Jul 12, 2013

Bettie Loraine Edwards, 79, of Pilot, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert & Zula Agnew. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, George Junior Edwards; son, David Edwards of Christiansburg; daughter, Tracie Bobletz & husband, Darryl of Fuquay-Varina, NC; brothers, William Agnew and Curtis Agnew;...

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Georgia Miller

Jul 10, 2013

Georgia Ann Fritts Miller, 72, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, after a long battle with cancer and lung disease. She was born in Harriman, TN, to the late King Coolidge Fritts and Dorothy Delaney Fritts. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Miller of Marion, VA; children, Emilie Tolliver and husband Steve of...

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Glenna Hubbard

Jul 9, 2013

Glenna Rigsby Hubbard, 59, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Rigsby and Betty Louise Clark Caswell; and a grandson, Ethan Blevins. She is survived by her husband, James ‘Jimmy’ Hubbard; children, James William Hubbard, Jr. and wife Wendi of Christiansburg, Leigh Anne Hubbard Blevins of Stuarts Draft, and...

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James Downes

Jul 7, 2013

James Edward Downes, IV, 39, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Downes, III and Megumi Downes. He is survived by his wife, Sabrina Mae Ryckman Downes; children, Johnathan Ryckman/Downes, Travis Downes, Breeanna Downes, and Timothy Downes; brothers, Gary Downes and wife Mary Ann, and Michael Downes and...

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Glenna Kramer

Jul 7, 2013

Glenna Kramer, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Glenna was preceded in death by her parents, Guy T. and Hassie Reed Akers; her husband, Clyde Y. Kramer; and her sisters and their spouses, Ruby Boothe, Eula Reynolds, and Nellie Sprowl. She is survived by her nephew, Carlton Bowyer and his wife, Tamara. The graveside service will...

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William Curtis

Jul 6, 2013

William C. (Billy) Curtis, 71, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Billy was born in Christiansburg, Virginia, to Lonnie and Evelyn Curtis on February 13, 1942. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; and by his older brothers, Don Curtis and Jim Curtis. Billy was part of the...

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Steven Brown

Jul 5, 2013

Steven R. Brown, 54, of Shawsville passed away on July 5, 2013. A proud veteran, he served his country in the Army from 1980-1983. He was preceded in death by his father, Garld L. Brown. Steve is remembered by sons, Garrett and wife, Stacie, Robert, and Zachary; along with grandchildren, Cory, Hunter, and Eden Brown. He is also survived by...

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Susan Bower

Jul 5, 2013

Susan Elaine Bower, 66, of Riner, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey Junior and Esther Ann Chafin Bower. She is survived by her brother, Paul Hayden Bower; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmie Dorsey and Martha Bower; niece, Toni Michelle Helms; nephews, Kevin Ray Bower, Michael Paul Bower; and great-nieces and great-nephews,...

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Howard Orren

Jul 4, 2013

Howard Gregory Orren, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Judy May Hodge Orren; daughter, Heather May Orren; father, Stuart Wayne Orren; sister, Deborah Rose Covey; brothers, Stuart Maxwell, Doug Orren, and Joseph Walter Orren; nieces, Cindy, Tamara, and Amber; and a nephew, Cody. The service will be held on Monday,...

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Larry Adkins

Jul 4, 2013

Larry A. Adkins, Sr., 62, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Larry was a member of New Hope Church of God. He was retired from Wolverine and loved playing golf. Larry is survived by his mother, Dorothy Roop Adkins; father, Charlie W. Adkins; wife, Linda F. Adkins; sons, Larry A. Adkins, Jr. and...

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Marie Royal

Jul 4, 2013

Marie W. Royal, 87, of Christiansburg passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Lee Royal; her mother, Dessie Boitnott Wingfield Mize; and her father, Stuart Edward Wingfield. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Royal & Garnett (Bill) Epperly, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Lee and Lisa Cox Royal;...

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Alice Eva

Jun 30, 2013

Alice Eva, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013. Alice served in the USAF during the Korean Conflict, followed by a career in civil service as a keypunch operator. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Maudie Rhyan Bryant; and her husband, Richard...

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Margaret Eldred

Jun 27, 2013

Margaret “Mickey” Belchee Eldred, 90, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27, 2013. She was known as “Nonnie” to her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Eldred was born in Bramwell, WV, graduated high school in Welch and attended Concord College. Married in 1946, Mickey and Everett lived in Richmond before retiring at Claytor Lake in the Snowville...

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Rita Makhoul

Jun 18, 2013

Rita Counts Makhoul, 50, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at her home in West Palm Beach FL. She was born on November 4, 1962 at Radford Community Hospital. Rita graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1981. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and MBA. She was a...

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