Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Brown Harkrader

Brown Harkrader

Apr 29, 2012

Brown Peery Harkrader, Jr. (“Mr. Peery”), 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Peery was preceded in death by his parents, Brown Peery Harkrader & Ada Chafin Harkrader; and his wife, Judith Farmer Harkrader. He is survived by his daughters, Julia Harkrader Rose & husband Jeff, of Winchester and Catherine H. Terry & husband John of Christiansburg;...

Sue Christensen

Sue Christensen

Apr 29, 2012

Sue Ann Haun Christensen, 68, of Christiansburg, formerly of Erwin TN, went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Herman and Sarah Haun; brothers, Jimmy Haun, Lawrence Haun, Bill Haun; sisters, June Edwards, Christine Tapp and Mae Mayfield. She is survived by her husband,...

Nancy Hale

Nancy Hale

Apr 26, 2012

Nancy Bishop Hale, 75, of Christiansburg, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Essie Bowman Bishop; her brothers, Roscoe Bishop, Marvin Bishop; sister, Anna McGuire; and infant son, Jerry Wayne Hale. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Alvin Hale; daughters, Debora Edwards, Donna...

Darrell Graham

Darrell Graham

Apr 25, 2012

Darrell W. Graham, 45, of Riner, died on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, from his battle with melanoma. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Altizer Graham; his father, Wade C. Graham, Jr.; his sisters, Denise and Deanna; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. There will not be a visitation, however, there will be a private memorial service. In lieu of...

Bitley Quesenberry

Bitley Quesenberry

Apr 24, 2012

Bitley Blaine Quesenberry (known as “B.B.”), 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl; son, Bryan; parents, Fuston & Woodsby Ellen Marshall Quesenberry; siblings, Margaret-Ann, Daniel Lee, Victor, Merle, Johnny and Eva Winters. He is survived by his son, Gary Quesenberry & wife, Susan;...

Robert Ratcliffe

Robert Ratcliffe

Apr 24, 2012

Robert “Bob” Raymond Ratcliffe, Sr., of Pilot, went to be with Jesus, whom he faithfully served while here, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was born on October 12, 1929 to Waddy and Nannie Ratcliffe. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, his best friend, Clover McNeil Ratcliffe. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Bob...

Lisa Ann Gearheart Quesenberry

Lisa Ann Gearheart Quesenberry

Apr 19, 2012

Lisa Ann Gearheart Quesenberry, 48, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Harrison, Michigan. She was born on May 11, 1963, in Christiansburg Va. She was predeceased in death by her mother, Sarah Hall Gearheart; grandparents, Charles and Gladys Hall, Trigg Mosby and Lucille Gearheart. She is survived by her father, Wilbert J. Gearheart & girlfriend Nell Doss of Christiansburg;...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Apr 18, 2012

Robert David Smith, Sr. of Christiansburg, passed away on April 18, 2012, of heart failure at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Troise-Smith; his children, Robert, Scott, Jennifer and Tony Troise; his four grandchildren, Rochelle, Jacqueline, Stephanie, and Felix Jerald; and great-grandchildren, Cameron. Robert was employed at Moog of Blacksburg and as a supervisor with...

Bertie Collins

Bertie Collins

Apr 14, 2012

Bertie Mae Sadler Collins, 76, of Christiansburg, left us on April 14, 2012. Bertie's family is comforted by knowing that she is no longer in any pain and is now with her husband of 54 years, Lawrence Collins, her parents, Callie and Joe Sadler, sisters, Louise, Ilene, Anna Lee, Hazel, Becky, nephew, Chris Martin and daughter-in-law Amy Collins. She will...

Christopher Baker

Christopher Baker

Apr 13, 2012

Christopher M. Baker, 42, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born on April 1, 1970, to the late Conley M. Baker & Betty L. Baker. He is survived by his children, Austin Baker and Emma Baker; siblings, Conley M. (Kevin) Baker and Clayton M. Baker & wife Elizabeth; uncle, Rodney Baker & wife Sue;...

Haddie Slusher

Haddie Slusher

Apr 6, 2012

Haddie Lauren Slusher, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012. She was born just 15 days earlier on March 22, 2012. Brave and feisty Haddie gave us a lifetime of love in her short time on earth. She was the daughter of Tiffany & Chris Slusher of Riner. She is survived by her maternal grandparents, Brad & Cheryl Smith of...

Harold Howell

Harold Howell

Apr 5, 2012

Harold Eugene Howell, 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Dorthy Howell; his daughters, Debbie & Randy Vest of Christiansburg, Pam & Jack Haas of Cleveland, GA, Judy & Fred Moody of Roanoke, and Dana & Blake Anderson of Sarasota, FL; his grandchildren, David and Mark Vest,...

Hazel Wiseley

Hazel Wiseley

Apr 3, 2012

Our beloved Mother, Hazel Pannell Wiseley, of Christiansburg, entered into the arms of Jesus on April 3, 2012. She was born on August 14, 1918, in Wythe County. She was predeceased by her loving parents, George R. and Lettie Etter Pannell. Also preceding her in death was her husband, George Alfred Wiseley; brother, James Pannell; and sister, Barbara Woodfield. She...

Oakley Richardson, Jr.

Oakley Richardson, Jr.

Apr 1, 2012

As the sun was setting on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012, Oakley John Richardson (O.J.), left his home in Dublin, Virginia, surrounded by his family, for his eternal home in heaven. O.J. was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. He was born on October 31, 1927, to Oakley John and Mildred Richardson. He...

Boyd Hinkley

Boyd Hinkley

Apr 1, 2012

Boyd Brooks Hinkley, 29, of Elliston, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was preceded in death by his dad, Paul B. Hinkley. Boyd is survived by his daughter, Jayme Hinkley; his son, Cody Hinkley; his mom, Patty Hinkley; his brother, Andy Hinkley & wife, Rebecca; his sister, Tiffaney Lloyd & husband, Jeff; his wife, Ginger Hinkley; and closest,...

Geneva Graham

Geneva Graham

Mar 30, 2012

Geneva June Eberhard Graham, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 30, 2012. She was born in Wisconsin on June 9, 1923 to the late Harrison Randall Eberhard and Laurel Zona Little Eberhard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gilbert Graham, Sr.; a daughter, Sally Jo Graham; brothers, Leslie Eberhard and Harrison Eberhard; and a special aunt,...

William Bryant

William Bryant

Mar 27, 2012

William (Bill) Dalmus Bryant, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Pilot, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA. He was born May 3, 1928 to the late Newell K. Bryant and Rebecca Eanes Bryant. Mr. Bryant was retired from J. M. Turner and Son Construction Company. He was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke....

Harvey Kirkner

Harvey Kirkner

Mar 26, 2012

Harvey Warren Kirkner, 83, of Christiansburg, died on Monday, March 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry E. Kirkner and Mary Ratcliffe Kirkner; two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Louise) Kirkner; two sons, Michael (Lisa) Kirkner of Christiansburg and Dean Kirkner of Alabama; two grandsons, Jason (Stephanie) Kirkner and Paul...

Larry Cox

Larry Cox

Mar 20, 2012

Larry D. Cox, 65, of Pulaski, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Cox; son, Michael Cox and wife Erika Cox; daughter, Melissa Cox and husband Jay Wood; and brother, James Beckett and wife Karen. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jacob Cox, Micah Cox, Thomas Corkhill, Kylee Corkhill and Destiny...

Barbara Embert

Barbara Embert

Mar 18, 2012

Barbara G. Embert, 69, of Mt. Airy, NC, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. & Mary Louise Kingrea; her husband, Robert Lee Embert, Jr.; and her brothers, Doug, Earl and James Kingrea. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Tucker & husband, Brian; sons, Timothy Embert...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Brown Harkrader

Brown Harkrader

Apr 29, 2012

Brown Peery Harkrader, Jr. (“Mr. Peery”), 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Peery was preceded in death by his parents, Brown Peery Harkrader & Ada Chafin Harkrader; and his wife, Judith Farmer Harkrader. He is survived by his daughters, Julia Harkrader Rose & husband Jeff, of Winchester and Catherine H. Terry & husband John of Christiansburg;...

Sue Christensen

Sue Christensen

Apr 29, 2012

Sue Ann Haun Christensen, 68, of Christiansburg, formerly of Erwin TN, went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Herman and Sarah Haun; brothers, Jimmy Haun, Lawrence Haun, Bill Haun; sisters, June Edwards, Christine Tapp and Mae Mayfield. She is survived by her husband,...

Nancy Hale

Nancy Hale

Apr 26, 2012

Nancy Bishop Hale, 75, of Christiansburg, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Essie Bowman Bishop; her brothers, Roscoe Bishop, Marvin Bishop; sister, Anna McGuire; and infant son, Jerry Wayne Hale. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Alvin Hale; daughters, Debora Edwards, Donna...

Darrell Graham

Darrell Graham

Apr 25, 2012

Darrell W. Graham, 45, of Riner, died on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, from his battle with melanoma. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Altizer Graham; his father, Wade C. Graham, Jr.; his sisters, Denise and Deanna; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. There will not be a visitation, however, there will be a private memorial service. In lieu of...

Bitley Quesenberry

Bitley Quesenberry

Apr 24, 2012

Bitley Blaine Quesenberry (known as “B.B.”), 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl; son, Bryan; parents, Fuston & Woodsby Ellen Marshall Quesenberry; siblings, Margaret-Ann, Daniel Lee, Victor, Merle, Johnny and Eva Winters. He is survived by his son, Gary Quesenberry & wife, Susan;...

Robert Ratcliffe

Robert Ratcliffe

Apr 24, 2012

Robert “Bob” Raymond Ratcliffe, Sr., of Pilot, went to be with Jesus, whom he faithfully served while here, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was born on October 12, 1929 to Waddy and Nannie Ratcliffe. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, his best friend, Clover McNeil Ratcliffe. Also surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Bob...

Lisa Ann Gearheart Quesenberry

Lisa Ann Gearheart Quesenberry

Apr 19, 2012

Lisa Ann Gearheart Quesenberry, 48, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Harrison, Michigan. She was born on May 11, 1963, in Christiansburg Va. She was predeceased in death by her mother, Sarah Hall Gearheart; grandparents, Charles and Gladys Hall, Trigg Mosby and Lucille Gearheart. She is survived by her father, Wilbert J. Gearheart & girlfriend Nell Doss of Christiansburg;...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Apr 18, 2012

Robert David Smith, Sr. of Christiansburg, passed away on April 18, 2012, of heart failure at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Troise-Smith; his children, Robert, Scott, Jennifer and Tony Troise; his four grandchildren, Rochelle, Jacqueline, Stephanie, and Felix Jerald; and great-grandchildren, Cameron. Robert was employed at Moog of Blacksburg and as a supervisor with...

Bertie Collins

Bertie Collins

Apr 14, 2012

Bertie Mae Sadler Collins, 76, of Christiansburg, left us on April 14, 2012. Bertie's family is comforted by knowing that she is no longer in any pain and is now with her husband of 54 years, Lawrence Collins, her parents, Callie and Joe Sadler, sisters, Louise, Ilene, Anna Lee, Hazel, Becky, nephew, Chris Martin and daughter-in-law Amy Collins. She will...

Christopher Baker

Christopher Baker

Apr 13, 2012

Christopher M. Baker, 42, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012. He was born on April 1, 1970, to the late Conley M. Baker & Betty L. Baker. He is survived by his children, Austin Baker and Emma Baker; siblings, Conley M. (Kevin) Baker and Clayton M. Baker & wife Elizabeth; uncle, Rodney Baker & wife Sue;...

Haddie Slusher

Haddie Slusher

Apr 6, 2012

Haddie Lauren Slusher, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012. She was born just 15 days earlier on March 22, 2012. Brave and feisty Haddie gave us a lifetime of love in her short time on earth. She was the daughter of Tiffany & Chris Slusher of Riner. She is survived by her maternal grandparents, Brad & Cheryl Smith of...

Harold Howell

Harold Howell

Apr 5, 2012

Harold Eugene Howell, 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Dorthy Howell; his daughters, Debbie & Randy Vest of Christiansburg, Pam & Jack Haas of Cleveland, GA, Judy & Fred Moody of Roanoke, and Dana & Blake Anderson of Sarasota, FL; his grandchildren, David and Mark Vest,...

Hazel Wiseley

Hazel Wiseley

Apr 3, 2012

Our beloved Mother, Hazel Pannell Wiseley, of Christiansburg, entered into the arms of Jesus on April 3, 2012. She was born on August 14, 1918, in Wythe County. She was predeceased by her loving parents, George R. and Lettie Etter Pannell. Also preceding her in death was her husband, George Alfred Wiseley; brother, James Pannell; and sister, Barbara Woodfield. She...

Oakley Richardson, Jr.

Oakley Richardson, Jr.

Apr 1, 2012

As the sun was setting on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012, Oakley John Richardson (O.J.), left his home in Dublin, Virginia, surrounded by his family, for his eternal home in heaven. O.J. was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. He was born on October 31, 1927, to Oakley John and Mildred Richardson. He...

Boyd Hinkley

Boyd Hinkley

Apr 1, 2012

Boyd Brooks Hinkley, 29, of Elliston, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was preceded in death by his dad, Paul B. Hinkley. Boyd is survived by his daughter, Jayme Hinkley; his son, Cody Hinkley; his mom, Patty Hinkley; his brother, Andy Hinkley & wife, Rebecca; his sister, Tiffaney Lloyd & husband, Jeff; his wife, Ginger Hinkley; and closest,...

Geneva Graham

Geneva Graham

Mar 30, 2012

Geneva June Eberhard Graham, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 30, 2012. She was born in Wisconsin on June 9, 1923 to the late Harrison Randall Eberhard and Laurel Zona Little Eberhard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gilbert Graham, Sr.; a daughter, Sally Jo Graham; brothers, Leslie Eberhard and Harrison Eberhard; and a special aunt,...

William Bryant

William Bryant

Mar 27, 2012

William (Bill) Dalmus Bryant, 83, of Roanoke, formerly of Pilot, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, VA. He was born May 3, 1928 to the late Newell K. Bryant and Rebecca Eanes Bryant. Mr. Bryant was retired from J. M. Turner and Son Construction Company. He was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke....

Harvey Kirkner

Harvey Kirkner

Mar 26, 2012

Harvey Warren Kirkner, 83, of Christiansburg, died on Monday, March 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry E. Kirkner and Mary Ratcliffe Kirkner; two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Louise) Kirkner; two sons, Michael (Lisa) Kirkner of Christiansburg and Dean Kirkner of Alabama; two grandsons, Jason (Stephanie) Kirkner and Paul...

Larry Cox

Larry Cox

Mar 20, 2012

Larry D. Cox, 65, of Pulaski, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Cox; son, Michael Cox and wife Erika Cox; daughter, Melissa Cox and husband Jay Wood; and brother, James Beckett and wife Karen. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jacob Cox, Micah Cox, Thomas Corkhill, Kylee Corkhill and Destiny...

Barbara Embert

Barbara Embert

Mar 18, 2012

Barbara G. Embert, 69, of Mt. Airy, NC, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. & Mary Louise Kingrea; her husband, Robert Lee Embert, Jr.; and her brothers, Doug, Earl and James Kingrea. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Tucker & husband, Brian; sons, Timothy Embert...

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