Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Larry Stephens

Larry Stephens

Aug 9, 2013

Larry W. Stephens, who helped The Associated Press usher in a new era of technology from old-style teletype machines to modern-day satellite dishes and high speed delivery, died Friday, August 9, 2013, after a battle with cancer. Larry joined the U.S. Air Force and served from 1960 to 1968 during the Vietnam Conflict. He began his 34-year career at the...

Agnes Huff

Agnes Huff

Aug 8, 2013

Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff, 91, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was born to the late Rev. Jesse and Stella Wiggins Furrow. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Roy S. Huff; and siblings, Margie Hawks, Dorothy Sparks, Junior Furrow, and Rev. Ray Furrow. She is survived by her...

Eric Wiltsee

Eric Wiltsee

Aug 6, 2013

Eric Todd Wiltsee, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 6, 2013. Eric was born in Radford, VA, on September 30, 1964. Eric was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Donald L. Wiltsee and Josephine Groseclose Wiltsee; his maternal grandparents, Clarence Bishop and Maxine Howery Bishop; and his uncle, Ronald Bishop. Eric is survived by his daughter, Alexandra Marie...

Larry Chandler

Larry Chandler

Aug 5, 2013

Larry Minnis Chandler, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Oakley and Ruth Hanks Chandler. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Ann Chandler; son, Larry Scott Chandler; grandchildren, Ashlea Light, Haley Chandler, and Hagan Chandler; sister, Phyllis Williams and husband, Jimmy; step-son, Bryan Light; as well as...

James Smith

James Smith

Aug 4, 2013

Dr. J. Hal Smith, of Christiansburg, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday morning, August 4, 2013. He was born in Mountain City, TN on March 27, 1922. Dr. Smith served in the Navy as a Pharmacist’s Mate during World War II, and remained in the Naval reserve as a Lieutenant JG in the medical corp until December 1965....

Robert Nagle

Robert Nagle

Aug 2, 2013

Nagle, Robert Eugene, 51, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. He was born March 25, 1962, in Baltimore, MD. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Nagle, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Newby Nagle; mother, Virginia Alexander Nagle of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Gerilyn McGough and husband Robert and Peggy...

Henry Moses

Henry Moses

Aug 2, 2013

Henry Irvin (H.I.) Moses, Jr., CSM, USAR, Retired, born on 13 August 1918, passed away on 2 August 2013, at the age of 94 in Radford, VA. CSM Moses resided in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Irvin Moses, Sr. and Mary Louise Moses; his beautiful “Peachy” of 70 years; his son, Henry Irvin Moses, III;...

Boyd Thompson

Boyd Thompson

Aug 1, 2013

On Thursday, August 1, 2013, Boyd Allen Thompson, 74, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gratton Howard, Sr. and Nora Thompson; sisters, Kathleen Bowling, Nancy Gilmore, and Geneva Bennett. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Leona Sowers Thompson; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Theresa Thompson; daughter...

Herbert Linkous

Herbert Linkous

Jul 30, 2013

Herbert McCarthey Linkous, 82, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his first wife of over 50 years, Sylvia Rakes Linkous; brothers, Ribble Linkous and Troy Bean Linkous; sister, Barbara Ann Barnett; and a grandchild, Conner Lovell. He is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Betty W. Linkous; daughters, Drema...

Myrtle Thompson

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,...

Bula Shelburne

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...

Norvel Martin

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...

Norvel Martin

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...

Joseph Comeau

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...

Leon Thompson

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...

Bettie Edwards

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;...

Georgia Miller

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...

Glenna Hubbard

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...

James Downes

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...

Glenna Kramer

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Larry Stephens

Larry Stephens

Aug 9, 2013

Larry W. Stephens, who helped The Associated Press usher in a new era of technology from old-style teletype machines to modern-day satellite dishes and high speed delivery, died Friday, August 9, 2013, after a battle with cancer. Larry joined the U.S. Air Force and served from 1960 to 1968 during the Vietnam Conflict. He began his 34-year career at the...

Agnes Huff

Agnes Huff

Aug 8, 2013

Agnes Sophronia Furrow Huff, 91, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was born to the late Rev. Jesse and Stella Wiggins Furrow. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Roy S. Huff; and siblings, Margie Hawks, Dorothy Sparks, Junior Furrow, and Rev. Ray Furrow. She is survived by her...

Eric Wiltsee

Eric Wiltsee

Aug 6, 2013

Eric Todd Wiltsee, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on August 6, 2013. Eric was born in Radford, VA, on September 30, 1964. Eric was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Donald L. Wiltsee and Josephine Groseclose Wiltsee; his maternal grandparents, Clarence Bishop and Maxine Howery Bishop; and his uncle, Ronald Bishop. Eric is survived by his daughter, Alexandra Marie...

Larry Chandler

Larry Chandler

Aug 5, 2013

Larry Minnis Chandler, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Oakley and Ruth Hanks Chandler. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Ann Chandler; son, Larry Scott Chandler; grandchildren, Ashlea Light, Haley Chandler, and Hagan Chandler; sister, Phyllis Williams and husband, Jimmy; step-son, Bryan Light; as well as...

James Smith

James Smith

Aug 4, 2013

Dr. J. Hal Smith, of Christiansburg, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday morning, August 4, 2013. He was born in Mountain City, TN on March 27, 1922. Dr. Smith served in the Navy as a Pharmacist’s Mate during World War II, and remained in the Naval reserve as a Lieutenant JG in the medical corp until December 1965....

Robert Nagle

Robert Nagle

Aug 2, 2013

Nagle, Robert Eugene, 51, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. He was born March 25, 1962, in Baltimore, MD. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Eugene Nagle, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Newby Nagle; mother, Virginia Alexander Nagle of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Gerilyn McGough and husband Robert and Peggy...

Henry Moses

Henry Moses

Aug 2, 2013

Henry Irvin (H.I.) Moses, Jr., CSM, USAR, Retired, born on 13 August 1918, passed away on 2 August 2013, at the age of 94 in Radford, VA. CSM Moses resided in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Irvin Moses, Sr. and Mary Louise Moses; his beautiful “Peachy” of 70 years; his son, Henry Irvin Moses, III;...

Boyd Thompson

Boyd Thompson

Aug 1, 2013

On Thursday, August 1, 2013, Boyd Allen Thompson, 74, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gratton Howard, Sr. and Nora Thompson; sisters, Kathleen Bowling, Nancy Gilmore, and Geneva Bennett. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Leona Sowers Thompson; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Theresa Thompson; daughter...

Herbert Linkous

Herbert Linkous

Jul 30, 2013

Herbert McCarthey Linkous, 82, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his first wife of over 50 years, Sylvia Rakes Linkous; brothers, Ribble Linkous and Troy Bean Linkous; sister, Barbara Ann Barnett; and a grandchild, Conner Lovell. He is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Betty W. Linkous; daughters, Drema...

Myrtle Thompson

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,...

Bula Shelburne

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...

Norvel Martin

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...

Norvel Martin

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...

Joseph Comeau

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...

Leon Thompson

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...

Bettie Edwards

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;...

Georgia Miller

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...

Glenna Hubbard

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...

James Downes

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...

Glenna Kramer

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...