Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

John Devore

John Devore

Oct 23, 2012

John David (J.D.) Devore, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth I. Devore. He is survived by his son, Mason; mother, Lina Devore; sister, Susan; brothers, Ken and Mike; as well as many other extended family and friends. J. D. was a devoted father and a loving son...

Agnes Haley

Agnes Haley

Oct 16, 2012

Agnes Kathleen Haley, 81, of Radford, passed away Tuesday evening, October 16, 2012. She was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Willard Haley; father, Ward Francis Moore and mother, Mary Ethel Preston Moore. She is survived by her son, Leon Haley & wife Mary of Elliston; daughter, Sandra...

Andrea Chiles

Andrea Chiles

Oct 16, 2012

Andrea Adamson Chiles, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away October 16, 2012, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben & Doris Adamson; and her brother, Gary Adamson. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Chiles; daughter, Amelia Chiles of New York; brother, Reuben Adamson of Drakes Branch, VA; and sister, Marilynn Estes of...

Gordon Bowen

Gordon Bowen

Oct 15, 2012

Gordon Edward Bowen, 67, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012. Gordon was retired from Great Dane Trailers in Savannah, GA, after 36 years of employment. He loved to hunt and travel, but most of all he loved his family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lloyd...

Dr. Duane Tovey

Dr. Duane Tovey

Oct 14, 2012

Dr. Duane Robert Tovey, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Harry G. and Florence Tovey. He is survived by his wife, Cleo E. Tovey; his sons, David A. Tovey & wife Myra and Jay R. Tovey & wife Rose; grandchildren, Sheri L. Culler & husband Chris,...

Nannie Payne

Nannie Payne

Oct 13, 2012

Nannie (Nan) Elizabeth Payne, 69, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at her residence. Surviving are her children, Mike Bell (Cindy), Janice Caswell & fiancé, Robert Clark, Sandra Gallimore (Gary) and Jason Payne; sisters, Marie Ransom, Evelyn Ollis, Carolyn Louise; grandchildren, Selena (Daniel), Eric, Ethan & fiancée Sarah, Brian (Sheena), Dana (Chad), Matthew,...

Gene Wallace

Gene Wallace

Oct 13, 2012

Gene Wallace, 73, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg, VA. He was born May 29, 1939, in Grundy, VA. He graduated from Christiansburg High School and continued his education at Diesel Mechanics School in Tennessee. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Juno, Alaska. He also attended...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Oct 12, 2012

Mary Ellen Thompson Jones, age 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012, in Heritage Hall Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA. Preceded in death by her father, Elder Gold Thompson; and two brothers, Kenneth Thompson and Johnny Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Mitzi Jones Kendrick & husband, Shawn Thibodeau; two grandchildren, Joshua Kendrick and Tristen Kendrick...

Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson

Oct 8, 2012

Albert “Peanut” Johnson, 95, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mamie Johnson; daughter & son-in-law, Annie M. & William Dewese; as well as several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Mildred Jarrrett & husband, Bobby J.; grandchildren, Joseph...

Donald Cooper

Donald Cooper

Oct 7, 2012

Donald Charles Cooper, 72, of Christiansburg passed away October 4, 2012, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie & Omar Johnson Cooper; brothers, Bill, Homer, Ward, Roger, James & Ralph Cooper; sisters, Wilma Jean & Doris Cooper. He is survived by sisters, Betty Brewster, Zuni, VA & Peggy Semernezski, TN; sister-in-law, Gladys Davis...

Bruce Stevens

Bruce Stevens

Oct 6, 2012

Bruce Edward Stevens, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Matthews Stevens, devoted father of Susan E. Stevens and proud grandfather of James Edward Huckle, departed his earthly life on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Lyle M. Stevens and Nell Lemon Stevens; brother, Roderick B. Stevens; sisters-in-law, Dorothy...

Nettie Burress

Nettie Burress

Oct 5, 2012

Nettie Carole Burress, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion & Mary Elizabeth Johnson; and aunt & uncle, Nettie & Martin Kersey. She is survived by her husband, John J. Burress; son, John J. Burress, Jr.; numerous foster children; best friend, Peggy Heslep; and special friends, Donald &...

Hubert Averette

Hubert Averette

Oct 4, 2012

Hubert Bullock Averette, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA. Hubert was born in Granville County, NC, to the late Charlie B. & Clara Floyd Averette. He was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church for over 50 years; retired after 32 years from the United States Department of...

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Oct 4, 2012

Elizabeth Cromer Jones of Charlottesville, Virginia, formerly of Christiansburg, Virginia, died October 4th, 2012, at the Colonnades Nursing Home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Elizabeth Louise Cromer in Christiansburg, Virginia, on April 17, 1928, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie E. Cromer. She was preceded in death by one son, David Austin Jones. Elizabeth graduated from...

James Marshall

James Marshall

Oct 3, 2012

James (Monroe) Marshall of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He was born on November 7, 1936, the oldest child of Isaac Marshall and Mae Dishon Marshall. After graduating from New River Community College, Monroe was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer. He retired from Medeco Security Locks where he received numerous awards for his...

Allison Young

Allison Young

Oct 2, 2012

Allison Kathleen Young, infant child of Jennifer Kathleen Young and Chad Everett Young, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Lynwood & Nannie D. Minnick; her paternal grandparents, Gene & Kathy Young and Linda & Donald Grubb; her sister, Chelsea Young; her aunts, Tiffany Hamlin and Lisa Tawney; her uncles, Dennis &...

Sherman Perry

Sherman Perry

Sep 30, 2012

Sherman Perry of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on September 30, 2012. Surviving him are his wife of 53 years, Bonnie; daughter, Linda Eaton and her husband Mark; and granddaughter, Sarah of Toano, VA. Also surviving is a brother, Rodney Adkins of Barboursville, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Moore Perry Adkins; step-father, Dallas Adkins of Barboursville,...

Betty Teel

Betty Teel

Sep 29, 2012

Betty Thompson Teel, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at her home. She was born in Floyd Co. to the late Trigg & Lala Mitchell Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cederic Thompson and Glenn Thompson. Betty was a lifelong member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ and worked as head teller...

Melva Phillips

Melva Phillips

Sep 28, 2012

Melva Stanger Phillips, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this earth to be with her Lord and Savior and to be where her bluebirds fly on Friday, September 28, 2012. Melva was born in Coal Hollow in Montgomery County, VA, on December 3, 1922, to the late Nile and Nannie Stanger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse...

Joseph Young, Sr.

Joseph Young, Sr.

Sep 26, 2012

Joseph Wendell Young Sr., age 79, of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at UVA Medical Center with his wife by his side. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from the Radford Arsenal, and attended the Lighthouse Family Ministries Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a senior council member. He...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

John Devore

John Devore

Oct 23, 2012

John David (J.D.) Devore, 51, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth I. Devore. He is survived by his son, Mason; mother, Lina Devore; sister, Susan; brothers, Ken and Mike; as well as many other extended family and friends. J. D. was a devoted father and a loving son...

Agnes Haley

Agnes Haley

Oct 16, 2012

Agnes Kathleen Haley, 81, of Radford, passed away Tuesday evening, October 16, 2012. She was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Willard Haley; father, Ward Francis Moore and mother, Mary Ethel Preston Moore. She is survived by her son, Leon Haley & wife Mary of Elliston; daughter, Sandra...

Andrea Chiles

Andrea Chiles

Oct 16, 2012

Andrea Adamson Chiles, 61, of Christiansburg, passed away October 16, 2012, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben & Doris Adamson; and her brother, Gary Adamson. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Chiles; daughter, Amelia Chiles of New York; brother, Reuben Adamson of Drakes Branch, VA; and sister, Marilynn Estes of...

Gordon Bowen

Gordon Bowen

Oct 15, 2012

Gordon Edward Bowen, 67, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012. Gordon was retired from Great Dane Trailers in Savannah, GA, after 36 years of employment. He loved to hunt and travel, but most of all he loved his family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lloyd...

Dr. Duane Tovey

Dr. Duane Tovey

Oct 14, 2012

Dr. Duane Robert Tovey, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Harry G. and Florence Tovey. He is survived by his wife, Cleo E. Tovey; his sons, David A. Tovey & wife Myra and Jay R. Tovey & wife Rose; grandchildren, Sheri L. Culler & husband Chris,...

Nannie Payne

Nannie Payne

Oct 13, 2012

Nannie (Nan) Elizabeth Payne, 69, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at her residence. Surviving are her children, Mike Bell (Cindy), Janice Caswell & fiancé, Robert Clark, Sandra Gallimore (Gary) and Jason Payne; sisters, Marie Ransom, Evelyn Ollis, Carolyn Louise; grandchildren, Selena (Daniel), Eric, Ethan & fiancée Sarah, Brian (Sheena), Dana (Chad), Matthew,...

Gene Wallace

Gene Wallace

Oct 13, 2012

Gene Wallace, 73, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg, VA. He was born May 29, 1939, in Grundy, VA. He graduated from Christiansburg High School and continued his education at Diesel Mechanics School in Tennessee. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Juno, Alaska. He also attended...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Oct 12, 2012

Mary Ellen Thompson Jones, age 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012, in Heritage Hall Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA. Preceded in death by her father, Elder Gold Thompson; and two brothers, Kenneth Thompson and Johnny Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Mitzi Jones Kendrick & husband, Shawn Thibodeau; two grandchildren, Joshua Kendrick and Tristen Kendrick...

Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson

Oct 8, 2012

Albert “Peanut” Johnson, 95, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mamie Johnson; daughter & son-in-law, Annie M. & William Dewese; as well as several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Mildred Jarrrett & husband, Bobby J.; grandchildren, Joseph...

Donald Cooper

Donald Cooper

Oct 7, 2012

Donald Charles Cooper, 72, of Christiansburg passed away October 4, 2012, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie & Omar Johnson Cooper; brothers, Bill, Homer, Ward, Roger, James & Ralph Cooper; sisters, Wilma Jean & Doris Cooper. He is survived by sisters, Betty Brewster, Zuni, VA & Peggy Semernezski, TN; sister-in-law, Gladys Davis...

Bruce Stevens

Bruce Stevens

Oct 6, 2012

Bruce Edward Stevens, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA, beloved husband of Mary Joyce Matthews Stevens, devoted father of Susan E. Stevens and proud grandfather of James Edward Huckle, departed his earthly life on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Lyle M. Stevens and Nell Lemon Stevens; brother, Roderick B. Stevens; sisters-in-law, Dorothy...

Nettie Burress

Nettie Burress

Oct 5, 2012

Nettie Carole Burress, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion & Mary Elizabeth Johnson; and aunt & uncle, Nettie & Martin Kersey. She is survived by her husband, John J. Burress; son, John J. Burress, Jr.; numerous foster children; best friend, Peggy Heslep; and special friends, Donald &...

Hubert Averette

Hubert Averette

Oct 4, 2012

Hubert Bullock Averette, age 91, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, VA. Hubert was born in Granville County, NC, to the late Charlie B. & Clara Floyd Averette. He was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church for over 50 years; retired after 32 years from the United States Department of...

Elizabeth Jones

Elizabeth Jones

Oct 4, 2012

Elizabeth Cromer Jones of Charlottesville, Virginia, formerly of Christiansburg, Virginia, died October 4th, 2012, at the Colonnades Nursing Home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Elizabeth Louise Cromer in Christiansburg, Virginia, on April 17, 1928, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie E. Cromer. She was preceded in death by one son, David Austin Jones. Elizabeth graduated from...

James Marshall

James Marshall

Oct 3, 2012

James (Monroe) Marshall of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He was born on November 7, 1936, the oldest child of Isaac Marshall and Mae Dishon Marshall. After graduating from New River Community College, Monroe was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer. He retired from Medeco Security Locks where he received numerous awards for his...

Allison Young

Allison Young

Oct 2, 2012

Allison Kathleen Young, infant child of Jennifer Kathleen Young and Chad Everett Young, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Lynwood & Nannie D. Minnick; her paternal grandparents, Gene & Kathy Young and Linda & Donald Grubb; her sister, Chelsea Young; her aunts, Tiffany Hamlin and Lisa Tawney; her uncles, Dennis &...

Sherman Perry

Sherman Perry

Sep 30, 2012

Sherman Perry of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on September 30, 2012. Surviving him are his wife of 53 years, Bonnie; daughter, Linda Eaton and her husband Mark; and granddaughter, Sarah of Toano, VA. Also surviving is a brother, Rodney Adkins of Barboursville, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Moore Perry Adkins; step-father, Dallas Adkins of Barboursville,...

Betty Teel

Betty Teel

Sep 29, 2012

Betty Thompson Teel, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at her home. She was born in Floyd Co. to the late Trigg & Lala Mitchell Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cederic Thompson and Glenn Thompson. Betty was a lifelong member of the Christiansburg Church of Christ and worked as head teller...

Melva Phillips

Melva Phillips

Sep 28, 2012

Melva Stanger Phillips, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this earth to be with her Lord and Savior and to be where her bluebirds fly on Friday, September 28, 2012. Melva was born in Coal Hollow in Montgomery County, VA, on December 3, 1922, to the late Nile and Nannie Stanger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse...

Joseph Young, Sr.

Joseph Young, Sr.

Sep 26, 2012

Joseph Wendell Young Sr., age 79, of Christiansburg, answered the call to go home on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at UVA Medical Center with his wife by his side. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from the Radford Arsenal, and attended the Lighthouse Family Ministries Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a senior council member. He...

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