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Billy Light
Jan 17, 2012
Billy Howard Light, 64, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He is preceded in death by his mother, Capitola Light. He is survived by his father, Archie Light and his step-mother, Joyce Light of Christiansburg; his companion, Lois Howard of Christiansburg; one sister, Joyce Harris & husband, Winfred; one brother, David Light &...
Lucille Sumner
Jan 17, 2012
Lucille Irene Duncan Sumner, 87, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2012. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter Enoch Duncan and Magdelena Richardson Duncan; her husband, George Owen Sumner; and her brothers, Walter Duncan, Jr. and Buster Duncan. She is survived by her sons, Roy Rogers Sumner of Lovettsville, VA, Steve Alan Sumner...
Colleen Schmidt
Jan 15, 2012
Colleen Manuel Schmidt, 88, formerly of Pulaski and Christiansburg, VA, departed this life on Sunday, January 15, 2012, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was at home with her daughter’s and son-in-law in Hanover PA. Mrs. Schmidt was born on August 28, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Arthur Schmidt. She was the daughter of...
Gilmer Powers, Jr.
Jan 12, 2012
Gilmer Edward (GE) Powers, Jr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012. GE was preceded in death by his parents, Gilmer, Sr. and Cornelia Bailey Powers; his wife, Barbara Burke Powers; his children, Dudley, Linda and Danny; and a great-grandson, Malaki Frith. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Pam & Mark Frith of Christiansburg; granddaughters,...
James Bland
Jan 11, 2012
James Edward Bland, 74, of Elliston, VA, passed away on January 11, 2012. He was retired from N & S Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Joeann S. Bland; his children, James Anthony and Terry Lee (Betty); grandchildren, Jessica Sowers (Clinton), whom he raised as his daughter; 2 step-grandchildren, Stephanie Davis (Duane) and Matthew Peyton; 5 step great-grandchildren; brothers...
Allen Miller
Jan 10, 2012
Allen Clark Miller, 67, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by brothers, George Miller & wife, Nora, and Gary Miller & wife, Nancy; nieces, Crystal Cook and Jessica Quesenberry & husband, Daryl; nephew, Thomas Miller & Amber Peery; and great nephew, Brayden Miller. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012,...
Jessie Musselman
Jan 10, 2012
Jessie Jackson Jackson, 95 years old, of Ferrum, VA, formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Preceding him in death were his mother, Maudie Musselman; father Kyle Musselman; wife, Mary Musselman; son, Walter Musselman; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Willie Musselman & wife, Betty; daughter,...
Michael Bourne
Jan 10, 2012
Michael Eugene Bourne, 55, of Christiansburg, Va., peacefully left his family and friends on January 10, 2011. He was greeted by his father, Robert E. Bourne; his grandparents; and his favorite cousin, Sue Lester. Those who cherish his memories are his soul-mate, best friend, and wife, Dianne M. Bourne; his son, Kristopher Shelor-Bourne, Pulaski; his mother, Norma C. Bourne, Dublin;...
Barbara Power
Jan 9, 2012
Barbara Clarke Power, 68, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Israel Clarke and Dora Levy Clarke; and her husband, Andrew Power. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Haroun & Angela Ghoorahoo, Raschid & Leslie Ghoorahoo, and Sharif Ghoorahoo; and 8 grandchildren. The funeral service will be...
James Williams
Jan 8, 2012
James Eugene Williams, 94, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Allen Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Whitt, of Big Stone Gap, VA; son, Allen (Zeke) Williams, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Richard A. Whitt, of Big Stone Gap, VA, Ryan and Kevin White of Pasadena,...
Helen Simmons
Jan 7, 2012
Helen Anna Marshall Simmons, Ph.D., departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 7:30 pm at the age of 93. Helen was born on April 12, 1918, in the community of Peck, Carroll County, VA. Her father was Callie Hugh Marshall and her mother was Helen Florence Weedman Marshall. Helen attended grammar school in Willis, VA and high school...
Donna Hall
Jan 7, 2012
Donna Gentry Hall, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Saturday, January 7, 2012. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Cyrus O. Hall, Jr.; son, Patrick Hall of Cary, NC; daughter, Theresa Attwell & husband, Evans of Houston, TX; and grandchildren, Patrick and Mary Evans Attwell, who lovingly called her “Baba.” Donna...
Margaret Hodge
Jan 7, 2012
Margaret Virginia McGuire Hodge,76, of Christiansburg who was born January 11, 1935, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 7, 2012. A loyal member of Bible Holiness Church, her greatest joy was showing God’s love by helping other people. The daughter of the late John (Buck) and Ruth McGuire she was preceded in death by her...
Jean Ratliff
Jan 7, 2012
Jean Baldwin Ratliff, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on January 7, 2012. She was born in Squire, WV, to Lloyd Leo Baldwin and Lola Martin Baldwin Rowe. Jean was raised in the community of Drill in Russell County, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garcel. Garcel and Jean raised their family in Oakwood, VA, in...
Roxie Davis
Jan 6, 2012
Roxie Ellen Lane Davis, 100, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at Richfield Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Edward Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Mammie Hall & husband, Elmer; son, Gary M. Davis & Becky Schmidt; 2 grandsons, Daniel and David Hall; a sister-in-law, Opal Davis; countless nieces and nephews;...
Jimmy Alderman
Jan 6, 2012
Jimmy Darrell Alderman, 54, of Blacksburg, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at his home. Jimmy was part owner of A & T Trailer Park. He was known for his love of his family and his extended family and sports. He enjoyed drag racing his Mustangs at various drag strips and picking at his nephews and nieces for they loved to...
Raymond Hesse
Jan 4, 2012
Ray Hesse, 77, of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Woodhaven, NY, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of 46 years; sons Steven and Paul; six week old granddaughter Katherine (Katie), daughter of Steven and Kristen of Littleton, MA; brother Henry Hesse, Sr.; nephew Henry and wife Irene; niece Kathy and husband Paul Oswald;...
Sarah Hylton
Jan 1, 2012
Sarah Danese Pendelton Hylton, 56, of Christiansburg and formerly of Bluefield, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Pendelton and Peter Pendelton. She is survived by her husband, James Truman Hylton; children, Jimmy Hylton, Mike Hylton, John Hylton, Jeffrey Hylton, Carissa Broderick, Jonathan (Scott) Hylton and Chad Hylton; and sisters and...
Sally Rowe
Dec 27, 2011
Sally Thompson Miles Rowe, 93, of Riner, died December 27, 2011. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Sam Prillaman of Salisbury, MD, and Carmen and Jack Steele of Columbia, VA; grandchildren, Mark Steele and his wife, Joyce of Fredericksburg, VA, Miles Prillaman and his wife, Julia of Houston, TX, and Kevin Steele and wife, Theresa of...
Ron Dayle
Dec 25, 2011
Ron Dayle, of Christiansburg, arrived in heaven on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Ron Dayle, age 66, left us for his eternal home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Mae Dalton of Pulaski, VA; maternal grandparents, Charles Hutchens of Radford, VA and Nell Hutchens Baity of Yadkinville, NC. Also preceding him in death was...
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