Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Kathryn Minnick

Kathryn Minnick

Mar 11, 2014

Kathryn Altizer Minnick, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Beulah Owens Altizer; and husband, Jackie Wayne Minnick, Sr. She is survived by her children, Wayne and Tina Minnick, Randolph Minnick, Robin Barker, Vanessa Minnick, Cheryl and Bobby Pettus; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Ruby Altizer; sister,...

James Terry

James Terry

Mar 10, 2014

James Robert Terry, Sr., of Dublin, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Terry and Lethia Wickline Terry; and a son, Kevin Terry. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Wanda Terry; children, James (Beaver) Terry and wife Rhonda, and Tami Nagy...

Myron Ungar

Myron Ungar

Mar 10, 2014

Myron Milton Ungar, of Christiansburg, youngest son of the late Martha Cooper Ungar and Max Ungar passed away peacefully March 10, 2014 after a long hard fought illness. Dad was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. Following graduation from Granby High School dad went on to do what he did best, sales! Dad was the top salesman for Phillips Oldsmobile...

Peggy Trump

Peggy Trump

Feb 28, 2014

Peggy Conner Trump, 80, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Myrtle Underwood; her first husband, D. L. Conner; and her brother, Calvin Coolidge Underwood. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charlie Trump; step-sons and wives, Ricky and Tracy, David and Patty, and Mark...

Sonia Thompson

Sonia Thompson

Feb 25, 2014

Sonia Elvina May Thompson, 97, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford E. Thompson; and brother, Vernon Hastings. Sonia is survived by her daughter, Sandra J. Moore and son-in-law, John F. Moore of Blacksburg; brother-in-law, Charles Thompson of El Paso, TX; sister-in-law, Doris Richardson, formerly of Willoughby, OH; nieces...

Vivian DeHart

Vivian DeHart

Feb 23, 2014

Vivian Kaney DeHart, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred Kaney. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Charles DeHart; the honor of a son, David C. DeHart; and a daughter, Cathleen M. North; sister, Tina M....

Fletcher Carter

Fletcher Carter

Feb 22, 2014

Dr. Fletcher Fairwick Carter, of Radford, died on February 22, 2014, at the age of 84. Dr. Carter was born in Bagdad, Florida, the youngest child of Ollie Martin and Florence Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Winston and Martin Carter; and sister, Margaret Conover. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Edith Houston Carter;...

Jack Goodwin

Jack Goodwin

Feb 20, 2014

Jack McCanless Goodwin Sr., 70, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Elbert and Callie Goodwin; brother, Elbert Lynwood Goodwin; and sister, Carolyn Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Arabelle Hilton Goodwin; daughter, Angela Thornton (Dwayne); sons, Mickey and Lynwood Goodwin; sisters, Shirley...

Reba Barker

Reba Barker

Feb 18, 2014

Reba Epperly Barker of Floyd,(formerly of Blacksburg) passed from this life peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 18th 2014. She was born June 8th 1924 to Annie Jones and William Dell Epperly. She was preceded in death by husband of 44 years, William Woodrow Barker; cherished great-nephew, Kevin Dewayne Early; brothers, Bob Epperly, Will Epperly, Drew...

Betty Hodges

Betty Hodges

Feb 17, 2014

Betty Ann Aldridge Hodges, 81, of Christiansburg, departed this worldly place to rest and see her family on February 17th, 2014. Born in Martinsville Virginia, October 9th,1932, to the late Myrtle Mae and William Ashley Aldridge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Smart; her brother, William "Bill" Aldridge; and her sister-in-law, Barbara...

Norma Hall

Norma Hall

Feb 17, 2014

Norma Jean Hall, of Christiansburg, has passed away after a several year battle with breast cancer. She faced her death with the same courage and good natured disposition as she lived her life; never complaining, never feeling sorry for herself and always bringing joy to those around her. She is grieved by a large devoted family, many friends and beloved...

Lou DeHart

Lou DeHart

Feb 15, 2014

DeHart, Lou Margaret S, of Christiansburg, VA died peacefully at Pulaski Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 2014 following a short battle with cancer. She was born on august 14, 1927 in Rowe, VA to the late Granville and Maudy Street Shortridge and enjoyed over 86 peaceful and healthy years. She is survived by one son, Michael Glenn DeHart of...

Loyd Stiles

Loyd Stiles

Feb 10, 2014

Monday, February 10, 2014 was a special day – Loyd Willis (Stilo) Stiles of Christiansburg, was reunited with the love of his life, his wife, Bernice Young Stiles in heaven. Stilo was born on August 19, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hattie Stiles; daughter, Wanda Reynolds; brothers, Jim, Frank, Fred, Don, and Bill; and...

Edith Crute

Edith Crute

Feb 10, 2014

Edith Long Crute, age 79, of Christiansburg, Virginia, died on February 10, 2014, at Friendship Health and Rehab Center, after a long, hard-fought, and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on April 30, 1934, in Halifax County, Virginia, to the late Willard Campbell Long, Sr. and Elsie Hudgins Long. Edith graduated in 1952 from C. H. Friend High...

John Hamlin

John Hamlin

Feb 9, 2014

John Allen Hamlin, 73, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. & Hazel Louise Hamblin; brothers, Willie B. Hamblin, Jr., Jerry Ray Hamblin and infant son Mark Allen Hamlin. Suriving are his wife, Sylvia Hamlin; daughters, Lisa G. Miller of Christiansburg and Rhonda Zirkle &...

Donald Grubb

Donald Grubb

Feb 8, 2014

Donald Lee "Grubworm" Grubb, 59, of Christiansburg passed away February 8, 2014. Donald retired from the VA Dept. of Transportation with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delta Lee Grubb Jr. & Louise Graham Grubb. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda B Grubb; son, Richard Lee Grubb; daughter, Hannah Nicole...

Alma Scaggs

Alma Scaggs

Feb 6, 2014

Alma Josephine Cox Scaggs of Riner, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2014, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cicero and Gay Akers Cox; husband, Sidney Arnold Scaggs; sisters, Izola Moye and Hazel Scaggs; brothers, Grady, Brady, Shelba, and Elba Cox; son, Arnold Wayne Scaggs; and granddaughter, Angela Juanita Fisher....

Willard Hill

Willard Hill

Feb 4, 2014

Willard Clifton Hill, 86, of Christiansburg, entered into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; sons, Danny and Gary; parents, Roscoe and Cora Hill; and sister, Betty. He is survived by his daughters, Joyce (Bud) Brusseau and Connie (Bob) Eherenman; grandchildren, Jessica (Bobby), Wesley (Jacob), Brent (Melissa), and...

Jerry Robertson

Jerry Robertson

Feb 3, 2014

Jerry Edwin Robertson, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away February 3, 2014, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Jerry was born December 3, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the son of the late Cammie Craft Robertson and James Robertson; the step-son of the late Jason Gore and Janie Robertson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Billie Mullins...

William Turpin

William Turpin

Feb 2, 2014

William Lee “Randy” Turpin, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest E. and Nelva J. Turpin. He is survived by his sons, Brian L. Turpin and Bradley L. Turpin; grandchildren, Brady Lee Barrett, Kelsey Richardson, and Andrew Richardson; brothers, Ray Turpin and Gene Turpin; niece, Rebecca Turpin Schmidt;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Kathryn Minnick

Kathryn Minnick

Mar 11, 2014

Kathryn Altizer Minnick, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Beulah Owens Altizer; and husband, Jackie Wayne Minnick, Sr. She is survived by her children, Wayne and Tina Minnick, Randolph Minnick, Robin Barker, Vanessa Minnick, Cheryl and Bobby Pettus; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Ruby Altizer; sister,...

James Terry

James Terry

Mar 10, 2014

James Robert Terry, Sr., of Dublin, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Terry and Lethia Wickline Terry; and a son, Kevin Terry. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Wanda Terry; children, James (Beaver) Terry and wife Rhonda, and Tami Nagy...

Myron Ungar

Myron Ungar

Mar 10, 2014

Myron Milton Ungar, of Christiansburg, youngest son of the late Martha Cooper Ungar and Max Ungar passed away peacefully March 10, 2014 after a long hard fought illness. Dad was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. Following graduation from Granby High School dad went on to do what he did best, sales! Dad was the top salesman for Phillips Oldsmobile...

Peggy Trump

Peggy Trump

Feb 28, 2014

Peggy Conner Trump, 80, of Pilot, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Myrtle Underwood; her first husband, D. L. Conner; and her brother, Calvin Coolidge Underwood. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charlie Trump; step-sons and wives, Ricky and Tracy, David and Patty, and Mark...

Sonia Thompson

Sonia Thompson

Feb 25, 2014

Sonia Elvina May Thompson, 97, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford E. Thompson; and brother, Vernon Hastings. Sonia is survived by her daughter, Sandra J. Moore and son-in-law, John F. Moore of Blacksburg; brother-in-law, Charles Thompson of El Paso, TX; sister-in-law, Doris Richardson, formerly of Willoughby, OH; nieces...

Vivian DeHart

Vivian DeHart

Feb 23, 2014

Vivian Kaney DeHart, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred Kaney. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Charles DeHart; the honor of a son, David C. DeHart; and a daughter, Cathleen M. North; sister, Tina M....

Fletcher Carter

Fletcher Carter

Feb 22, 2014

Dr. Fletcher Fairwick Carter, of Radford, died on February 22, 2014, at the age of 84. Dr. Carter was born in Bagdad, Florida, the youngest child of Ollie Martin and Florence Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Winston and Martin Carter; and sister, Margaret Conover. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Edith Houston Carter;...

Jack Goodwin

Jack Goodwin

Feb 20, 2014

Jack McCanless Goodwin Sr., 70, of Shawsville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Elbert and Callie Goodwin; brother, Elbert Lynwood Goodwin; and sister, Carolyn Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Arabelle Hilton Goodwin; daughter, Angela Thornton (Dwayne); sons, Mickey and Lynwood Goodwin; sisters, Shirley...

Reba Barker

Reba Barker

Feb 18, 2014

Reba Epperly Barker of Floyd,(formerly of Blacksburg) passed from this life peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 18th 2014. She was born June 8th 1924 to Annie Jones and William Dell Epperly. She was preceded in death by husband of 44 years, William Woodrow Barker; cherished great-nephew, Kevin Dewayne Early; brothers, Bob Epperly, Will Epperly, Drew...

Betty Hodges

Betty Hodges

Feb 17, 2014

Betty Ann Aldridge Hodges, 81, of Christiansburg, departed this worldly place to rest and see her family on February 17th, 2014. Born in Martinsville Virginia, October 9th,1932, to the late Myrtle Mae and William Ashley Aldridge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Smart; her brother, William "Bill" Aldridge; and her sister-in-law, Barbara...

Norma Hall

Norma Hall

Feb 17, 2014

Norma Jean Hall, of Christiansburg, has passed away after a several year battle with breast cancer. She faced her death with the same courage and good natured disposition as she lived her life; never complaining, never feeling sorry for herself and always bringing joy to those around her. She is grieved by a large devoted family, many friends and beloved...

Lou DeHart

Lou DeHart

Feb 15, 2014

DeHart, Lou Margaret S, of Christiansburg, VA died peacefully at Pulaski Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 2014 following a short battle with cancer. She was born on august 14, 1927 in Rowe, VA to the late Granville and Maudy Street Shortridge and enjoyed over 86 peaceful and healthy years. She is survived by one son, Michael Glenn DeHart of...

Loyd Stiles

Loyd Stiles

Feb 10, 2014

Monday, February 10, 2014 was a special day – Loyd Willis (Stilo) Stiles of Christiansburg, was reunited with the love of his life, his wife, Bernice Young Stiles in heaven. Stilo was born on August 19, 1921. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hattie Stiles; daughter, Wanda Reynolds; brothers, Jim, Frank, Fred, Don, and Bill; and...

Edith Crute

Edith Crute

Feb 10, 2014

Edith Long Crute, age 79, of Christiansburg, Virginia, died on February 10, 2014, at Friendship Health and Rehab Center, after a long, hard-fought, and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on April 30, 1934, in Halifax County, Virginia, to the late Willard Campbell Long, Sr. and Elsie Hudgins Long. Edith graduated in 1952 from C. H. Friend High...

John Hamlin

John Hamlin

Feb 9, 2014

John Allen Hamlin, 73, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. & Hazel Louise Hamblin; brothers, Willie B. Hamblin, Jr., Jerry Ray Hamblin and infant son Mark Allen Hamlin. Suriving are his wife, Sylvia Hamlin; daughters, Lisa G. Miller of Christiansburg and Rhonda Zirkle &...

Donald Grubb

Donald Grubb

Feb 8, 2014

Donald Lee "Grubworm" Grubb, 59, of Christiansburg passed away February 8, 2014. Donald retired from the VA Dept. of Transportation with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delta Lee Grubb Jr. & Louise Graham Grubb. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Linda B Grubb; son, Richard Lee Grubb; daughter, Hannah Nicole...

Alma Scaggs

Alma Scaggs

Feb 6, 2014

Alma Josephine Cox Scaggs of Riner, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2014, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cicero and Gay Akers Cox; husband, Sidney Arnold Scaggs; sisters, Izola Moye and Hazel Scaggs; brothers, Grady, Brady, Shelba, and Elba Cox; son, Arnold Wayne Scaggs; and granddaughter, Angela Juanita Fisher....

Willard Hill

Willard Hill

Feb 4, 2014

Willard Clifton Hill, 86, of Christiansburg, entered into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; sons, Danny and Gary; parents, Roscoe and Cora Hill; and sister, Betty. He is survived by his daughters, Joyce (Bud) Brusseau and Connie (Bob) Eherenman; grandchildren, Jessica (Bobby), Wesley (Jacob), Brent (Melissa), and...

Jerry Robertson

Jerry Robertson

Feb 3, 2014

Jerry Edwin Robertson, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away February 3, 2014, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Jerry was born December 3, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the son of the late Cammie Craft Robertson and James Robertson; the step-son of the late Jason Gore and Janie Robertson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Billie Mullins...

William Turpin

William Turpin

Feb 2, 2014

William Lee “Randy” Turpin, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest E. and Nelva J. Turpin. He is survived by his sons, Brian L. Turpin and Bradley L. Turpin; grandchildren, Brady Lee Barrett, Kelsey Richardson, and Andrew Richardson; brothers, Ray Turpin and Gene Turpin; niece, Rebecca Turpin Schmidt;...