Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Roy Compton

Roy Compton

May 22, 2013

Roy Vernon Compton of Christiansburg, VA, born March 9, 1928, died on May 22, 2013 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, VA to the late Buford Eldridge (Eck) and Elsie Salmons Compton. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Arlen and Harold Compton. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mae...

Robert Ballou

Robert Ballou

May 21, 2013

Robert Louis Ballou, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was born on June 12, 1935 to the late Leonard & Sarah Adams Ballou. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Carolyn Ballou; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Walter Lester; sisters & brother-in-law, Mildred Ballou Spangler and Mamie “Clyde” & Eugene Smith; brother, Charles Ballou;...

Mary Foley

Mary Foley

May 20, 2013

Mary Raymond Foley, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1926, in Fredonia, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; sister, Helen Ray; parents, Howard Raymond Sr. and Marian Henderson Raymond. She is survived by her son, Patrick Foley; sisters, Betty Morse and Ruthann Merritt; brother, Howard Raymond;...

Dennis Dingus

Dennis Dingus

May 17, 2013

Dennis Lee Dingus, 61, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17. He was predeceased by her parents Earl Dingus (1999), and Mary Dingus (2013). He was a 1969 graduate of Auburn High School, Riner. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Christiansburg. He was known to many as “Dink” and he and her...

Violet Sheppard

Violet Sheppard

May 16, 2013

Violet Rena Sheppard, 78, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary R. Sheppard; and daughter, Karen Crawford. She is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Sheppard & wife Barbara, and Barry Sheppard & wife Brenda; daughters, Brenda S. Lilly & husband Stephen, and Linda S. Orange...

Ira Hosey

Ira Hosey

May 14, 2013

Ira Earl ‘Tootle’ Hosey, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Porter & Flossie Hosey; sister & her husband, Delilah & Monroe Kingrea; brothers, Charles Hosey, Earnest Hosey, Ronald Hosey; and half-brothers, George Hosey and Julian Hosey. He is survived by his daughter Teresa Taylor & her husband Ted;...

Dorothy Rogers

Dorothy Rogers

May 9, 2013

Dorothy Myrtle Rogers, 83 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Myrtle Hypes Rogers. She is survived by her children, Steve Rogers & wife Ann of Christiansburg, Sandra Conrad & husband Joe of Christiansburg, Teresa Ward & husband Peter of Salsbury, NC; grandchildren, Renee Williams & husband Michael...

Ramsey McNeil

Ramsey McNeil

May 8, 2013

Ramsey Ann English McNeil, 75 of Old Pagelyn Road, Radford, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Wilson English & Eva Woody English; and a brother, David Wilson English. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Carl McNeil; son, Carl, Jr. (Nick) &...

Steve Meredith

Steve Meredith

May 8, 2013

Steve Allen Meredith, 40, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his parents, John William & Linda Cunningham Meredith; sister, Carol Ann Garcia & husband Frank of South Carolina; grandmother, Katherine Epperly Meredith; aunt, Geneva Martin; and his pet dog, Beth. Steve enjoyed fishing, eating and spending time with his family...

Dale Hall

Dale Hall

May 7, 2013

Dale R. Hall, 50 of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Shrader Hall; daughters, Danielle Hall, Victoria Hall, and Robin Wirt; parents, Graham V. & Carolyn Fox Hall; sister, Deanna Hall Linkous (Mark); nephews, Blake and Joshua Linkous, all of Christiansburg; as well as many other family and friends. Dale...

Ruth McCoy

Ruth McCoy

May 6, 2013

Ruth Edna McCoy, 78, of Blacksburg passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myra Lee Biven; and her father, Charles Henry Gauss. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Grace McCoy-Musselman; her granddaughters, Oma Lee McReynolds and Laura Ann Wimmer; great-grandchildren, Racheal Anne McReynolds, Aaron Scott McReynolds, Rebecca Dawn Harmon, Emily Grace...

Dwain Taylor

Dwain Taylor

May 5, 2013

Heaven gained an angel Sunday, May 5, 2013, when Dwain Lynn Taylor “Slick” of Radford, left his earthly body behind and entered the pearly gates of heaven. He was preceded in death by a special cousin and friend, Darren Yates that we’re sure greeted him Sunday with a big hug. He leaves behind a beloved wife of over 38 years,...

Charles King, Sr.

Charles King, Sr.

May 5, 2013

Charles Robert King, Sr., of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor A. King; children, Charles King, Jr., Joe & Angi King, Donald & Alicia King, and Brenda Baker; step-children, Ralph & Kathy Johnston, John & Evonna Johnston; 2 special grandsons, Jackson Johnston and Jacob King; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 step-grandchildren;...

Margaret St. Clair

Margaret St. Clair

May 4, 2013

Margaret Elmore St. Clair, 88, of Christiansburg, formerly of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 4th. Margaret was born in Kire, VA on January 11, 1925 to V.C and Sarah Elmore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John St. Clair; her brothers, Harvey Elmore and Russell Elmore; and her sisters, Nannie Elmore and Lillie Shrader. She...

Mary Dunn

Mary Dunn

May 4, 2013

Mary Carrie Maxey Dunn, 77, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Maxey; father, Johnny Maxey; step-mother, Helen Maxey; brothers, Muriel Wirt, Jerry Maxey, and Wayne Wilson; and sister, Jeanette Mills. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years,...

Beatrice Simmons

Beatrice Simmons

May 3, 2013

Beatrice King Simmons, 72, of Riner, passed away on May 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband Walter J. Simmons. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 6 from 5-7 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.

Armando Casar

Armando Casar

May 3, 2013

Armando Casar, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away May 3, 2013 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center. He was a veteran of the US Navy and Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Miller Casar; and 3 brothers. He is survived by his sons, Randy Casar and Gerald Casar; as well as nieces, Gloria Casar, Elisa Casar, Louisa...

William Underwood

William Underwood

Apr 30, 2013

William Henry (Billy) Underwood, Jr., age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his residence in Floyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Underwood and Ida Marie Lewis Underwood; brother, Kenneth Underwood; and one son. He was a veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean War Conflict. He is survived by his loving...

Mildred Roop

Mildred Roop

Apr 23, 2013

Mildred Lucille Boles Roop, 85, of Roanoke, went to Heaven on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly S. Roop; brother, Ivan Boles (CoComo); sons, Michael Roop and Gene Roop. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Roop Turner (Charlie), Robert “Penny” Roop, Kenneth “Leslie” Roop (Diane), and Lonnie Roop; siblings, Rufus “Jay” Boles...

Mary James

Mary James

Apr 22, 2013

Mary Anne Bishop James, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her daughter & son-in-law, Nora Sue & Dan Spangler. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William E. James; her daughter & son-in-law, Dianne & John Dinan of CA; granddaughters & their husbands, Denise & Gary Handley, Traci...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Roy Compton

Roy Compton

May 22, 2013

Roy Vernon Compton of Christiansburg, VA, born March 9, 1928, died on May 22, 2013 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, VA to the late Buford Eldridge (Eck) and Elsie Salmons Compton. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Arlen and Harold Compton. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mae...

Robert Ballou

Robert Ballou

May 21, 2013

Robert Louis Ballou, 77, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was born on June 12, 1935 to the late Leonard & Sarah Adams Ballou. He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Carolyn Ballou; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Walter Lester; sisters & brother-in-law, Mildred Ballou Spangler and Mamie “Clyde” & Eugene Smith; brother, Charles Ballou;...

Mary Foley

Mary Foley

May 20, 2013

Mary Raymond Foley, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1926, in Fredonia, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; sister, Helen Ray; parents, Howard Raymond Sr. and Marian Henderson Raymond. She is survived by her son, Patrick Foley; sisters, Betty Morse and Ruthann Merritt; brother, Howard Raymond;...

Dennis Dingus

Dennis Dingus

May 17, 2013

Dennis Lee Dingus, 61, of Riner, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17. He was predeceased by her parents Earl Dingus (1999), and Mary Dingus (2013). He was a 1969 graduate of Auburn High School, Riner. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Christiansburg. He was known to many as “Dink” and he and her...

Violet Sheppard

Violet Sheppard

May 16, 2013

Violet Rena Sheppard, 78, of Riner, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gary R. Sheppard; and daughter, Karen Crawford. She is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Sheppard & wife Barbara, and Barry Sheppard & wife Brenda; daughters, Brenda S. Lilly & husband Stephen, and Linda S. Orange...

Ira Hosey

Ira Hosey

May 14, 2013

Ira Earl ‘Tootle’ Hosey, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Porter & Flossie Hosey; sister & her husband, Delilah & Monroe Kingrea; brothers, Charles Hosey, Earnest Hosey, Ronald Hosey; and half-brothers, George Hosey and Julian Hosey. He is survived by his daughter Teresa Taylor & her husband Ted;...

Dorothy Rogers

Dorothy Rogers

May 9, 2013

Dorothy Myrtle Rogers, 83 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Myrtle Hypes Rogers. She is survived by her children, Steve Rogers & wife Ann of Christiansburg, Sandra Conrad & husband Joe of Christiansburg, Teresa Ward & husband Peter of Salsbury, NC; grandchildren, Renee Williams & husband Michael...

Ramsey McNeil

Ramsey McNeil

May 8, 2013

Ramsey Ann English McNeil, 75 of Old Pagelyn Road, Radford, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Wilson English & Eva Woody English; and a brother, David Wilson English. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Carl McNeil; son, Carl, Jr. (Nick) &...

Steve Meredith

Steve Meredith

May 8, 2013

Steve Allen Meredith, 40, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his parents, John William & Linda Cunningham Meredith; sister, Carol Ann Garcia & husband Frank of South Carolina; grandmother, Katherine Epperly Meredith; aunt, Geneva Martin; and his pet dog, Beth. Steve enjoyed fishing, eating and spending time with his family...

Dale Hall

Dale Hall

May 7, 2013

Dale R. Hall, 50 of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Shrader Hall; daughters, Danielle Hall, Victoria Hall, and Robin Wirt; parents, Graham V. & Carolyn Fox Hall; sister, Deanna Hall Linkous (Mark); nephews, Blake and Joshua Linkous, all of Christiansburg; as well as many other family and friends. Dale...

Ruth McCoy

Ruth McCoy

May 6, 2013

Ruth Edna McCoy, 78, of Blacksburg passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myra Lee Biven; and her father, Charles Henry Gauss. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Grace McCoy-Musselman; her granddaughters, Oma Lee McReynolds and Laura Ann Wimmer; great-grandchildren, Racheal Anne McReynolds, Aaron Scott McReynolds, Rebecca Dawn Harmon, Emily Grace...

Dwain Taylor

Dwain Taylor

May 5, 2013

Heaven gained an angel Sunday, May 5, 2013, when Dwain Lynn Taylor “Slick” of Radford, left his earthly body behind and entered the pearly gates of heaven. He was preceded in death by a special cousin and friend, Darren Yates that we’re sure greeted him Sunday with a big hug. He leaves behind a beloved wife of over 38 years,...

Charles King, Sr.

Charles King, Sr.

May 5, 2013

Charles Robert King, Sr., of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor A. King; children, Charles King, Jr., Joe & Angi King, Donald & Alicia King, and Brenda Baker; step-children, Ralph & Kathy Johnston, John & Evonna Johnston; 2 special grandsons, Jackson Johnston and Jacob King; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 step-grandchildren;...

Margaret St. Clair

Margaret St. Clair

May 4, 2013

Margaret Elmore St. Clair, 88, of Christiansburg, formerly of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 4th. Margaret was born in Kire, VA on January 11, 1925 to V.C and Sarah Elmore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John St. Clair; her brothers, Harvey Elmore and Russell Elmore; and her sisters, Nannie Elmore and Lillie Shrader. She...

Mary Dunn

Mary Dunn

May 4, 2013

Mary Carrie Maxey Dunn, 77, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Maxey; father, Johnny Maxey; step-mother, Helen Maxey; brothers, Muriel Wirt, Jerry Maxey, and Wayne Wilson; and sister, Jeanette Mills. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years,...

Beatrice Simmons

Beatrice Simmons

May 3, 2013

Beatrice King Simmons, 72, of Riner, passed away on May 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband Walter J. Simmons. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 6 from 5-7 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.

Armando Casar

Armando Casar

May 3, 2013

Armando Casar, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away May 3, 2013 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center. He was a veteran of the US Navy and Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Miller Casar; and 3 brothers. He is survived by his sons, Randy Casar and Gerald Casar; as well as nieces, Gloria Casar, Elisa Casar, Louisa...

William Underwood

William Underwood

Apr 30, 2013

William Henry (Billy) Underwood, Jr., age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his residence in Floyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Underwood and Ida Marie Lewis Underwood; brother, Kenneth Underwood; and one son. He was a veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean War Conflict. He is survived by his loving...

Mildred Roop

Mildred Roop

Apr 23, 2013

Mildred Lucille Boles Roop, 85, of Roanoke, went to Heaven on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly S. Roop; brother, Ivan Boles (CoComo); sons, Michael Roop and Gene Roop. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Roop Turner (Charlie), Robert “Penny” Roop, Kenneth “Leslie” Roop (Diane), and Lonnie Roop; siblings, Rufus “Jay” Boles...

Mary James

Mary James

Apr 22, 2013

Mary Anne Bishop James, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her daughter & son-in-law, Nora Sue & Dan Spangler. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William E. James; her daughter & son-in-law, Dianne & John Dinan of CA; granddaughters & their husbands, Denise & Gary Handley, Traci...

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