Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Lorene Ashworth

Lorene Ashworth

May 20, 2012

Lorene Ashworth, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Hobert Ashworth; son, David Stump; step-daughter, Wilma Alderman; and sisters, Christine Taylor and Martha Sapp. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 9-11 am at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 am in...

Gary Peterson

Gary Peterson

May 20, 2012

Gary Frederick Peterson, 61 formerly of Shawsville, recently of Slidell, LA, passed away May 20, 2012. Gary was born in Washington, D.C., departed into a higher place at a mere 61 years of age. He is survived by his wife Judy Peterson; sister, Cindy Peterson; two sons and a daughter; and nine grandchildren. From his RV home in Slidell, La.,...

Donald Roop

Donald Roop

May 20, 2012

Donald Roop, of Christiansburg, passed away May 20, 2012 at home with his family after a long illness. He was preceded in death by parents Miller and Rosie Roop; brother Ralph Roop; and sister Colleen Caldwell. He is survived by his wife Susie Roop; daughter Amanda Roop, sisters Ann Ruth Thorton, Louise Akers, and Carolyn Caldwell. The family will receive...

Martha Hepfner

Martha Hepfner

May 17, 2012

Martha Carol Martin Hepfner, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg, VA. She was born in New Castle, VA, to the late Hampton and Monsell Martin. Martha loved life and being with people. She was a beautician and in later years worked in nursing homes and in private homes taking care of...

Frances Hughes

Frances Hughes

May 15, 2012

Frances C. Hughes, 80, of Christiansburg, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, to be reunited with her loving family. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Merle & Virginia Simmons Chumbley; brothers, Tommy...

Eunice Smith

Eunice Smith

May 10, 2012

Eunice Martin Smith, age 97, of Christiansburg, was born in Stuart, Va., on June 24, 1914, the second-oldest of eight siblings on Thomas and Fannie Vernon Martin’s tobacco farm. She died Thursday evening, May 10, 2012 -- six weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Mrs. Smith was a dynamite bundle of no-nonsense common sense. And she had street-credibility, as evidenced...

Lee Duff

Lee Duff

May 7, 2012

Lee Belshee Duff, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012, at Montgomery Regional Hospital with her children at her side. She was born January 17, 1933, in Staunton, VA, to the late Reese Bowen Belshee and Mozelle Moubray Belshee Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Eugene Adkerson Duff. Also preceded...

Alfred Sutphin

Alfred Sutphin

May 2, 2012

Alfred Otis Sutphin (Otis), 82, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was son to the late Arnold Lee & Julia Gibson Sutphin. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Neal Sutphin; sisters, Ozie Sutphin, Eva Sue Quesenberry and Mozelle Day. Otis is survived by his wife, Jackie Sutphin; son, Ricky Sutphin (Janet); grandchildren,...

Robert Weddle

Robert Weddle

May 1, 2012

Robert Andrew Weddle, 35, of Radford, VA, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2012, in a fatal wreck in Colorado. He was born May 16, 1976. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank & Martha Hollins; grandmother, TrueLove Weddle; and daddy, David Cook. Survivors include his daughter, Alison Rose Weddle; mama, Doris Cook; dad and mom, Darrel "Smiley"...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Lorene Ashworth

Lorene Ashworth

May 20, 2012

Lorene Ashworth, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Hobert Ashworth; son, David Stump; step-daughter, Wilma Alderman; and sisters, Christine Taylor and Martha Sapp. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 9-11 am at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 am in...

Gary Peterson

Gary Peterson

May 20, 2012

Gary Frederick Peterson, 61 formerly of Shawsville, recently of Slidell, LA, passed away May 20, 2012. Gary was born in Washington, D.C., departed into a higher place at a mere 61 years of age. He is survived by his wife Judy Peterson; sister, Cindy Peterson; two sons and a daughter; and nine grandchildren. From his RV home in Slidell, La.,...

Donald Roop

Donald Roop

May 20, 2012

Donald Roop, of Christiansburg, passed away May 20, 2012 at home with his family after a long illness. He was preceded in death by parents Miller and Rosie Roop; brother Ralph Roop; and sister Colleen Caldwell. He is survived by his wife Susie Roop; daughter Amanda Roop, sisters Ann Ruth Thorton, Louise Akers, and Carolyn Caldwell. The family will receive...

Martha Hepfner

Martha Hepfner

May 17, 2012

Martha Carol Martin Hepfner, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg, VA. She was born in New Castle, VA, to the late Hampton and Monsell Martin. Martha loved life and being with people. She was a beautician and in later years worked in nursing homes and in private homes taking care of...

Frances Hughes

Frances Hughes

May 15, 2012

Frances C. Hughes, 80, of Christiansburg, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, to be reunited with her loving family. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Merle & Virginia Simmons Chumbley; brothers, Tommy...

Eunice Smith

Eunice Smith

May 10, 2012

Eunice Martin Smith, age 97, of Christiansburg, was born in Stuart, Va., on June 24, 1914, the second-oldest of eight siblings on Thomas and Fannie Vernon Martin’s tobacco farm. She died Thursday evening, May 10, 2012 -- six weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Mrs. Smith was a dynamite bundle of no-nonsense common sense. And she had street-credibility, as evidenced...

Lee Duff

Lee Duff

May 7, 2012

Lee Belshee Duff, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012, at Montgomery Regional Hospital with her children at her side. She was born January 17, 1933, in Staunton, VA, to the late Reese Bowen Belshee and Mozelle Moubray Belshee Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Eugene Adkerson Duff. Also preceded...

Alfred Sutphin

Alfred Sutphin

May 2, 2012

Alfred Otis Sutphin (Otis), 82, of Shawsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was son to the late Arnold Lee & Julia Gibson Sutphin. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Neal Sutphin; sisters, Ozie Sutphin, Eva Sue Quesenberry and Mozelle Day. Otis is survived by his wife, Jackie Sutphin; son, Ricky Sutphin (Janet); grandchildren,...

Robert Weddle

Robert Weddle

May 1, 2012

Robert Andrew Weddle, 35, of Radford, VA, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2012, in a fatal wreck in Colorado. He was born May 16, 1976. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank & Martha Hollins; grandmother, TrueLove Weddle; and daddy, David Cook. Survivors include his daughter, Alison Rose Weddle; mama, Doris Cook; dad and mom, Darrel "Smiley"...

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...