Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ronelda Turman

Ronelda Turman

Dec 27, 2012

Ronelda Frances Turman, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph & Margie Kesler Turman; her brothers, James D. Turman, Elijah P. Turman; sisters, Gretchen Turman, and Sarah M. Turman. She is survived by her nieces and nephew, Patricia Proco of Colfax, NC, Margie Turman of Seagoville, TX and...

Elmer Underwood

Elmer Underwood

Dec 27, 2012

Elmer O. Underwood, 96, of Christiansburg, VA, slipped quietly into the arms of his waiting Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1916, in Floyd County, VA, the son of the late Alsiberry and Laura Holbrook Underwood. Elmer was the last remaining charter member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, where alongside his wife,...

Lonnie Songer

Lonnie Songer

Dec 25, 2012

Lonnie Robert Songer, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Alberta Songer. He is survived by 3 sisters; 1 brother; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as other extended family. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 1 p.m. at...

Martha Stevers

Martha Stevers

Dec 23, 2012

Martha Ann Stevers, 80, of Pembroke, VA., passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born on December 1, 1932 in Giles County, VA to the late Paul and Mary Meredith Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bueland David Stevers. She is survived by daughters, Mary Johnson and husband Lee and Sharon Suydam and husband...

Robert Pannell

Robert Pannell

Dec 23, 2012

Robert Lee Pannell, 60, of Shawsville, passed away on December 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Jane King and Thomas Jackson Pannell; sister, Ann Dalton; and brother-in-law, Terry Owens. He is survived by his sisters, Jacqueline & Larry Kommes, Tammy & fiancé Glenn Carey, and Mary & fiancé GG Bower; as well as many special...

Ruth Harrah

Ruth Harrah

Dec 22, 2012

Ruth Ann Wood Harrah, 85, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Daniels, WV, entered through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA. Mrs. Harrah was born on September 2, 1927 in Stotesbury, WV and resided at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center in Christiansburg, VA. She is preceded in death...

Fred Royal

Fred Royal

Dec 20, 2012

Fred Monroe Royal, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee & Avlelia Sutphin Royal; and his wife, Sylvia Woods Royal. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Royal Jones & fiancé George “Peanut” Fizer, of Dublin; grandson, Thomas Michael Akers & fiancée Michelle Still, of Pulaski; sister-in-law,...

Rocky Musselman

Rocky Musselman

Dec 18, 2012

Rocky Musselman, 58, of Shawsville passed away December 18, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry & Dora Mae Miller Musselman; a sister, Linda May Ashby; and brothers, David John Musselman and Daniel Lee Musselman. He is survived by his siblings, Ruth Rose & husband Ralph of Shawsville, William H. Musselman, Jr....

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Dec 16, 2012

Elizabeth King Collins Anderson, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2012, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Anderson; and by her parents, Roy H. and Edythe K. Collins. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn & John Hollandsworth and Susan & Terry Young, all of Christiansburg; aunt, Kathryn K. Rundle, of Dana Point,...

Stella Sowers

Stella Sowers

Dec 15, 2012

Stella Irene Sowers, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on December 15, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She is survived by her son Clinton Sowers and wife, Jessica of Christiansburg; sisters, Louise Quesenberry and Norma Marshall; brothers, David, Martin, Jim, Columbus, Barton, Daniel, Eppie, Granville McGrady. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. in Sunset Cemetery with...

Charles Costigan

Charles Costigan

Dec 15, 2012

Charles Merle Costigan, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Oliver Costigan; and a son, Carey Wayne Costigan. He is survived by his children, Larry & wife, Nancy Costigan, and Linda & husband, Jerry Young; grandchildren, Amy Price & husband, Troy, Jason Young, Shannon Costigan & wife, Christal, Alison...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 15, 2012

White, Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright and husband, Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz and husband, Alan of PA, Heather Ratley and husband,...

Irene Stump

Irene Stump

Dec 14, 2012

Irene Lee Stump, 86, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rose Craighead; her husband, Riley J. Stump; sister, Ethel May Renfro; brother, Roy Trigg Craighead; sister, Bertha Bower; and Infant Baby Stump. She is survived by her children, Charlie & Pat Stump, Barbara & Delvis Elmore, Jerry & Hope...

Madeleine Snidow

Madeleine Snidow

Dec 13, 2012

Madeleine Parsons Snidow, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge Columbus & Mattie Irene Jones Parsons; and a sister, Mildred Parsons Butner. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ruth Fletcher & her husband, Franklin W. Fletcher, Sr.; special cousin, Dot Beasley; special friend and caregiver, Dr. Leslie...

Kenneth Yopp

Kenneth Yopp

Dec 12, 2012

Kenneth Alfred Yopp, Sr., 59, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mom, Katherine Alice Smith Yopp; and 2 brothers, Roger Yopp and Paul E. Yopp. He is survived by his dad, Samuel (Bill) Alfred Yopp & step-mother Frankie; brother, Michael W. Yopp & Cindy Morgan; step-sister, Paula James; and son,...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 11, 2012

Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’White, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright & husband Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz & husband Alan of PA, Heather Ratley & husband Robbie...

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Dec 8, 2012

Paul Tyron Kennedy, Sr. of Childress and formerly of Coeburn, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 8, 2012. He was born on February 8, 1952, in Coeburn to Paul and Celia Kennedy. Paul overcame many obstacles, demons and roadblocks in his life to become the loving and caring man we all know and love...

Dora Lester

Dora Lester

Dec 7, 2012

Dora Gae Lester, 93, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born October 24, 1919, a daughter to the late Dennis Gilbert and Bessie Mae Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gray Lester; and sister, Winnie Fark. Surviving are her son, Norman Gray Lester; grandchildren, Theron Lester & wife Cynthia, and Lori Lester; and...

Betty Stevens

Betty Stevens

Dec 7, 2012

Betty Jessee Stevens, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away in her home on Friday, December 7, 2012. Mrs. Stevens was born on July 9, 1924, in Radford to the late Pastor Ellis Claire Jessee and Lottie Roberts Jessee. She was the granddaughter of the late Arthur and Lucy Roberts, also of Radford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jasper Colley

Jasper Colley

Dec 6, 2012

Jasper Lewis Colley, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 2 pm in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ronelda Turman

Ronelda Turman

Dec 27, 2012

Ronelda Frances Turman, 92, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randolph & Margie Kesler Turman; her brothers, James D. Turman, Elijah P. Turman; sisters, Gretchen Turman, and Sarah M. Turman. She is survived by her nieces and nephew, Patricia Proco of Colfax, NC, Margie Turman of Seagoville, TX and...

Elmer Underwood

Elmer Underwood

Dec 27, 2012

Elmer O. Underwood, 96, of Christiansburg, VA, slipped quietly into the arms of his waiting Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1916, in Floyd County, VA, the son of the late Alsiberry and Laura Holbrook Underwood. Elmer was the last remaining charter member of the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, where alongside his wife,...

Lonnie Songer

Lonnie Songer

Dec 25, 2012

Lonnie Robert Songer, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Alberta Songer. He is survived by 3 sisters; 1 brother; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as other extended family. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 1 p.m. at...

Martha Stevers

Martha Stevers

Dec 23, 2012

Martha Ann Stevers, 80, of Pembroke, VA., passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born on December 1, 1932 in Giles County, VA to the late Paul and Mary Meredith Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bueland David Stevers. She is survived by daughters, Mary Johnson and husband Lee and Sharon Suydam and husband...

Robert Pannell

Robert Pannell

Dec 23, 2012

Robert Lee Pannell, 60, of Shawsville, passed away on December 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine Jane King and Thomas Jackson Pannell; sister, Ann Dalton; and brother-in-law, Terry Owens. He is survived by his sisters, Jacqueline & Larry Kommes, Tammy & fiancé Glenn Carey, and Mary & fiancé GG Bower; as well as many special...

Ruth Harrah

Ruth Harrah

Dec 22, 2012

Ruth Ann Wood Harrah, 85, of Christiansburg, VA and formerly of Daniels, WV, entered through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA. Mrs. Harrah was born on September 2, 1927 in Stotesbury, WV and resided at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center in Christiansburg, VA. She is preceded in death...

Fred Royal

Fred Royal

Dec 20, 2012

Fred Monroe Royal, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee & Avlelia Sutphin Royal; and his wife, Sylvia Woods Royal. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Royal Jones & fiancé George “Peanut” Fizer, of Dublin; grandson, Thomas Michael Akers & fiancée Michelle Still, of Pulaski; sister-in-law,...

Rocky Musselman

Rocky Musselman

Dec 18, 2012

Rocky Musselman, 58, of Shawsville passed away December 18, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry & Dora Mae Miller Musselman; a sister, Linda May Ashby; and brothers, David John Musselman and Daniel Lee Musselman. He is survived by his siblings, Ruth Rose & husband Ralph of Shawsville, William H. Musselman, Jr....

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Dec 16, 2012

Elizabeth King Collins Anderson, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2012, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Anderson; and by her parents, Roy H. and Edythe K. Collins. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn & John Hollandsworth and Susan & Terry Young, all of Christiansburg; aunt, Kathryn K. Rundle, of Dana Point,...

Stella Sowers

Stella Sowers

Dec 15, 2012

Stella Irene Sowers, 93, of Christiansburg passed away on December 15, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She is survived by her son Clinton Sowers and wife, Jessica of Christiansburg; sisters, Louise Quesenberry and Norma Marshall; brothers, David, Martin, Jim, Columbus, Barton, Daniel, Eppie, Granville McGrady. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. in Sunset Cemetery with...

Charles Costigan

Charles Costigan

Dec 15, 2012

Charles Merle Costigan, 91, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Oliver Costigan; and a son, Carey Wayne Costigan. He is survived by his children, Larry & wife, Nancy Costigan, and Linda & husband, Jerry Young; grandchildren, Amy Price & husband, Troy, Jason Young, Shannon Costigan & wife, Christal, Alison...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 15, 2012

White, Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright and husband, Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz and husband, Alan of PA, Heather Ratley and husband,...

Irene Stump

Irene Stump

Dec 14, 2012

Irene Lee Stump, 86, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rose Craighead; her husband, Riley J. Stump; sister, Ethel May Renfro; brother, Roy Trigg Craighead; sister, Bertha Bower; and Infant Baby Stump. She is survived by her children, Charlie & Pat Stump, Barbara & Delvis Elmore, Jerry & Hope...

Madeleine Snidow

Madeleine Snidow

Dec 13, 2012

Madeleine Parsons Snidow, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge Columbus & Mattie Irene Jones Parsons; and a sister, Mildred Parsons Butner. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Ruth Fletcher & her husband, Franklin W. Fletcher, Sr.; special cousin, Dot Beasley; special friend and caregiver, Dr. Leslie...

Kenneth Yopp

Kenneth Yopp

Dec 12, 2012

Kenneth Alfred Yopp, Sr., 59, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mom, Katherine Alice Smith Yopp; and 2 brothers, Roger Yopp and Paul E. Yopp. He is survived by his dad, Samuel (Bill) Alfred Yopp & step-mother Frankie; brother, Michael W. Yopp & Cindy Morgan; step-sister, Paula James; and son,...

Muriel White

Muriel White

Dec 11, 2012

Muriel Ann ‘Mimi’White, 66, of Christiansburg passed away December 11, 2012, at Lewis Gale Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville & Louise Hubley and brother, Bill Hubley. She is survived by her companion, Alan Brown; daughters, April Albright & husband Doug of Rogersville, TN, Holly Fritz & husband Alan of PA, Heather Ratley & husband Robbie...

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Dec 8, 2012

Paul Tyron Kennedy, Sr. of Childress and formerly of Coeburn, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 8, 2012. He was born on February 8, 1952, in Coeburn to Paul and Celia Kennedy. Paul overcame many obstacles, demons and roadblocks in his life to become the loving and caring man we all know and love...

Dora Lester

Dora Lester

Dec 7, 2012

Dora Gae Lester, 93, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born October 24, 1919, a daughter to the late Dennis Gilbert and Bessie Mae Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gray Lester; and sister, Winnie Fark. Surviving are her son, Norman Gray Lester; grandchildren, Theron Lester & wife Cynthia, and Lori Lester; and...

Betty Stevens

Betty Stevens

Dec 7, 2012

Betty Jessee Stevens, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away in her home on Friday, December 7, 2012. Mrs. Stevens was born on July 9, 1924, in Radford to the late Pastor Ellis Claire Jessee and Lottie Roberts Jessee. She was the granddaughter of the late Arthur and Lucy Roberts, also of Radford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jasper Colley

Jasper Colley

Dec 6, 2012

Jasper Lewis Colley, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 2 pm in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.

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