Obituaries
Norman Simmons
Apr 11, 2014
Norman M. Simmons, 83, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Monroe and Elizabeth Simmons; and sisters, Ruby Bishop and Martha Jackson. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Darlene Simmons; children whom he loved dearly, Greg Simmons and wife Wilma, Dewayne...
Vickie Neely
Apr 7, 2014
Vickie Lynn Neely, 53 of Christiansburg, passed away on April 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Landau and Betty Lilly; sisters, Judy Sheppard and Linda Howell; and niece, Cindy Bugg. She is survived by her husband, Steve Neely; son, Chad Lilly; two grandsons; sisters, Barbara Lilly and Rhonda Boyd; sister-in-law, Janice Neely; special friend, Ann Hawley;...
Carolyn Bartee
Apr 5, 2014
Carolyn Ruth Bartee, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Bartee; parents, John C. and Clola Breckenridge; and a sister, Patricia Bay. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey and wife Ann Bartee, and John Bartee; granddaughter, Emily Bartee; siblings, John Breckenridge and Shirley Lee; as well as...
Carrie Kemp
Apr 4, 2014
Carrie Paige Kemp, 90, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice Burton; husband, Charles A. Kemp; and special friend, Milton Yopp. She is survived by her daughter, Carletta Kemp of Christiansburg; son, John and Lynda Kemp of Lake Havasu City, AZ; step-children, Eddie and wife...
James Weddle
Apr 2, 2014
James Cleve Weddle Sr., 88, of Forest Va., passed away on April 2, 2014. Known as JC, he was the loving husband of Marie Weddle for 69 years. He was born in Floyd County on February 26, 1926. He was the son of the late Edwin Andrew Weddle and Mary Bishop Weddle. In addition to his wife, he leaves his...
Rev. M. C. 'Jim' Sutphin
Apr 1, 2014
Rev. M. C. ‘Jim’ Sutphin, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at home with his family. He pastored many churches in the area – Oak Grove Church, Sugar Grove Baptist, Cedar Springs Baptist, Sowders Chapel Baptist, West Milford Baptist, Anath Baptist, East Radford Baptist, Eggleston Baptist, and Maranatha Baptist; most recently he was minister of hospital...
David Jones
Mar 31, 2014
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7 Rev. David R. Jones, pastor of Christiansburg Congregational Holiness Church went to Heaven on Monday, March, 31, 2014. He is now with his Lord and he is with his daddy, Daniel Russell Jones; and his mommy, Lillian Cooper Jones. He was...
Jong Hodges
Mar 30, 2014
Jong Hi Park Hodges (Meida), 86, of Christiansburg, and formerly of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Duke University Hospital in North Carolina. She was born in Korea in 1927. She was an exceptionally strong person, having survived Japanese occupation of Korea, the loss of multiple family members including her father and siblings, and the events...
Raymond Howell
Mar 30, 2014
Raymond Douglas “Doug” Howell, 66, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruby Minnie Akers Howell. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane Howell; daughter, Maury Howell Hudson; and son, Kenneth Raymond Howell. Doug was a devoted husband and father and loved the Lord. He will be missed...
John Parkerson
Mar 29, 2014
John B. Parkerson, 73, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on March 29th at home. John was born at home and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He attended St Ann’s School and then attended high school in Hopewell, VA. He went to University of Buffalo and played football there. At the age of 19, John joined the...
Ruth Shelor
Mar 29, 2014
Ruth Wickham Shelor, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away March 29, 2014, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston E. Shelor; parents, Frank & Clara Wickham; sisters, Allene Woods, Frances Williams, and Jean W. Clifton; and a brother, Howard L. Wickham. She is survived by her son, David Shelor, Sr. and fiancée,...
James Bland
Mar 28, 2014
James Anthony “Tony” Bland, 53, of Elliston, passed away with family and friends by his side to be with the Lord following a short battle with cancer on March 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Bland. He is survived by his mom, Joe Ann Sowder Bland; daughter, Jessica and husband Clinton Sowers; brother, Terry...
June Jones
Mar 26, 2014
June Sayers Jones, 82, of Elliston, passed away on March 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ellis and Roxie Kingrea Sayers; husband, Elmer Jones; and son, Samuel Clowers. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Bland of Elliston; granddaughter, Ashley Bland of Roanoke; grandson, Stephen Clowers of Richmond; brother and sisters, Violet Coleman of...
Irene Yost
Mar 26, 2014
Irene Yost, known to many as Myrtle or Granny, of Blacksburg, took her final and most important bus trip of her life on March 26, 2014, at the age of 99. She was born on June 27, 1914. She was met at the gates of heaven by her husband, Curtis Yost; son-in-law, Sherman Cox; and all that have gone before...
Gaige Rakes
Mar 24, 2014
Gaige Anderson Rakes, an infant, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cynthia Wood. He is survived by his parents, Jerri Lynn Rakes and Virgil Shrewsbury; brothers and sister, Chloe Rakes, Nathan Shrewsbury, and Sly Shrewsbury; grandparents, Jerry and Amy Rakes, and Lila Shrewsbury and Virgil; great-grandmothers, Kathleen Kershner...
Donald Atkinson
Mar 22, 2014
Donald Redmond Atkinson, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Don was born to John Med Atkinson and Margretta DeHart Atkinson Arrington. In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his sons, Donald Redmond Atkinson, II, John Med Atkinson; and his brother, William (Bill) Edward Atkinson. Left to cherish his memory are his sister,...
Dessie Thompson
Mar 19, 2014
Dessie E. “Tiny” Thompson, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Thompson; mother, Enid Walters; and son-in-law, William “Billy” Hinkley, Jr. Leaving behind to cherish her memory are daughter, Janice T. Hinkley; granddaughter, Melissa Hinkley; granddaughter and husband, Reba and Christopher Bennington; great-grandsons, Caden and...
Landon Bishop
Mar 16, 2014
Landon Brammer Bishop, 78, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Dewey and Livie Ruth Bishop; sister, Lila Ann Lester; and brothers, Harold Bishop, Thomas Bishop, and James Bishop. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Frances Harris Bishop; son, Michael L. Bishop; daughters,...
Velvie Shelor
Mar 14, 2014
Velvie K. Blevins Shelor, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 with family and loved ones around her at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in McDowell County West Virginia to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Roarck Rose. She was the last of eight brothers and sisters. She was also preceded in death by her...
Donna Shelburne
Mar 13, 2014
Donna H. Shelburne, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph A. Hillegass; brother, Michael S. Hillegass; and brother-in-law, L.E. Codner. Donna is survived by her husband, Jack Shelburne; her two sons, Matthew T. Shelburne and Stephen A. Shelburne; her mother, Leatrice S. Hillegass; a sister-in-law, Nancy S. Codner. Also...
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