Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Wayne Twiggs

Wayne Twiggs

Jan 23, 2012

Wayne Gordon Twiggs, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Renee Twiggs; 2 brothers, Ronald Twiggs and George Twiggs; 2 sisters, Frances Shelton and Deborah Twiggs; nephews & nieces, Michael Twiggs, Charles Twiggs, Debbie Twiggs, Eva Twiggs and Thelma Dalton; 3 step-sons, Gary Smith, Timothy Long, and Michael Long; and...

Frank Sale, Sr.

Frank Sale, Sr.

Jan 18, 2012

Frank David Sale, Sr., 82, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home. Mr. Sale was born on September 21, 1929, to the late Albin & Ollie Sale. Mr. Sale graduated from Auburn High School. He was raised a farm boy but ventured into the real estate and auctioneering business in 1952. He was a...

Lucille Sumner

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...

Billy Light

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 &...

Colleen Schmidt

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jimmy Alderman

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...

Roxie Davis

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;...

Raymond Hesse

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

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Wayne Twiggs

Wayne Twiggs

Jan 23, 2012

Wayne Gordon Twiggs, 57, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Renee Twiggs; 2 brothers, Ronald Twiggs and George Twiggs; 2 sisters, Frances Shelton and Deborah Twiggs; nephews & nieces, Michael Twiggs, Charles Twiggs, Debbie Twiggs, Eva Twiggs and Thelma Dalton; 3 step-sons, Gary Smith, Timothy Long, and Michael Long; and...

Frank Sale, Sr.

Frank Sale, Sr.

Jan 18, 2012

Frank David Sale, Sr., 82, of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at his home. Mr. Sale was born on September 21, 1929, to the late Albin & Ollie Sale. Mr. Sale graduated from Auburn High School. He was raised a farm boy but ventured into the real estate and auctioneering business in 1952. He was a...

Lucille Sumner

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...

Billy Light

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 &...

Colleen Schmidt

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jimmy Alderman

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...

Roxie Davis

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;...

Raymond Hesse

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

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...

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