Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Chiquetta Criner

Chiquetta Criner

Mar 7, 2012

Chiquetta Criner, 63, of Christiansburg, made her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 7, 2012. She was born on March 10, 1948, in Williamson, WV, the daughter of the late George Thomas Wilkerson, II and Mae Phillips Wilkerson Rutherford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna...

Althea Bailey

Althea Bailey

Mar 5, 2012

Althea Ann Scott Bailey, 84, of Radford, passed away on March 5, 2012. Born in Basham, VA on October 2, 1927, she was raised in Pilot, VA and graduated with honors from Auburn High School in Riner. Later in life she attended Radford University, graduating with her master's degree in History and English. She retired as an archivist with McConnell...

William Denny

William Denny

Mar 4, 2012

William Amberse Denny, 90, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2012. Bill, as he was known by, was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corp from 1940 to 1946. He was also a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He served his country with the 1st Marine Division throughout...

Kent Hawley

Kent Hawley

Mar 1, 2012

Kent Hawley, age 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, in the Catawba Hospital. The son of the late Edward Lee and Lucy Duncan Hawley, he was the last of nine children. Early in his life he was a short time employee of the Lynchburg Foundry, and was a lifetime farmer, who greatly enjoyed farming. The family would...

Rodonna Sutphin

Rodonna Sutphin

Feb 27, 2012

Rodonna Cruise Sutphin, 59, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Adolphus Cruise and Mary Frances Cruise. She is survived by her husband, Allen Sutphin; brother, David Lake Cruise; sisters, Belinda Ann Hypes and Pamela Cruise Young; uncles, Wayne Linkous and Walker Linkous; numerous nieces and nephews; and...

Karen Raines

Karen Raines

Feb 26, 2012

Karen Anderson Raines, 52, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, William Anderson & Annie Belle Kelley Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Samuel Raines; son, John Dooley; 4 step-children, Mary Fortune, Travis Raines, Karen Raines, and Beth Raines; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a...

Katherine Hanbury

Katherine Hanbury

Feb 25, 2012

Katherine Elizabeth (Betty) Martin Hanbury, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was born in Montgomery County to the late Sam & Kathleen Graham Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A. V. “Hank” Hanbury; brother, Philip Martin; and sister, Barbara Lloyd. She is survived by her son, Martin Hanbury; grandchildren, Phillip Hanbury,...

Willie Baker

Willie Baker

Feb 25, 2012

Willie E. Baker, 79, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thelma Louise Baker; his parents, Roxy & Raynard Baker; brother, Kelsey Baker; and sister, Gertrude Sowers. He is survived by his beloved son, Larry Baker; daughter, Brenda Pava; 4 granchildren, Shawn McDaniel, Jennifer...

Katherine Hanbury

Katherine Hanbury

Feb 25, 2012

No obituary found for this tribute.

Danny Ramey

Danny Ramey

Feb 22, 2012

Danny Boyd Ramey, 52, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. He is survived by his son, Danny B. Ramey, Jr. & wife, Mandi; 2 grandchildren, Austin and Ashlee; daughter, Virginia M. Hunt & husband, John T. Hunt, Jr.; 2 grandchildren, Rachel & John T. Hunt, III; son, Kristopher L. Ramey & fiancée, Kelly Walling; 3 grandchildren,...

Beulah Grissom

Beulah Grissom

Feb 18, 2012

Beulah Lee Dickerson Grissom, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012. She was born in Floyd County, VA on July 5, 1916 to the late William M, and Minnie Pearl Reed Dickerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Hubert Leonard Grissom; a daughter, Kathryn Lucretia Bland Logan; a grandson, Aaron...

George Dewese

George Dewese

Feb 17, 2012

George Everett Dewese, 83, of Shawsville passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was born February 15, 1929, in Ronceverte, WV, the son of the late Ninevah B. and Daisy Ellen Moss Dewese He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Price Scott; and a brother, William Rogers Dewese. Surviving are his wife,...

Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

Feb 16, 2012

Carolyn Leigh Shaver Moore, 54, of Shawsville, went home peacefully to be with the Lord Thursday evening, February 16, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born in Giles County on May 5, 1957, to the late Robert and Pearl Shaver. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James (Bobby) Moore. She is also survived by her...

Larry Pinson

Larry Pinson

Feb 12, 2012

Larry Douglas Pinson, 71, of Willis, VA passed away in his home February 12, 2012. Originally from Pike County, KY he is survived by his wife of 52 years Sarah Kathryn, his children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay and her husband Andy Honaker, and Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, his sister Sue and her husband...

Larry Pinson

Larry Pinson

Feb 12, 2012

Larry Douglas Pinson, 71, of Willis, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 5-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012, at 11 am at Lucas & Sons Funeral Home, Pikeville, KY.

Arnold Fowler

Arnold Fowler

Feb 11, 2012

Arnold Nelson Fowler, 87, of Riner, VA, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Arnold was born in Wythe County on May 19, 1924, to the late Nelson Price and Ethel Mabry Fowler. He was preceded in death by son, Kenneth Arnold Fowler; sister, Ruth Shepherd; and brothers, Lewis, Herbert, and Douglas Fowler. Survivors include...

Charles Wheeling

Charles Wheeling

Feb 11, 2012

Charles Lewis Wheeling, 98, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Mr. Wheeling retired from N&W Railroad after thirty-five years of service as a welder. He was a member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, cutting wood, fishing and bird watching. He was the son to the late Walter Lewis...

Morris Cook

Morris Cook

Feb 10, 2012

Morris James Cook, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at the Virginia Veterans Hospital in Salem. Mr. Cook served in the United States Army retiring as a Sergeant First Class after twenty-three years. Mr. Cook received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart while serving in the Army. He served in WW II, Korea and...

Doris East

Doris East

Feb 9, 2012

Doris Mildred East, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank C. & Gerty Mae Early; and her husband, Samuel East. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Penhollow; grandchildren, Durwin, Babs, Lucas, Melissa and Robin; and 9 great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 15,...

Dorothy Keyes

Dorothy Keyes

Feb 8, 2012

Dorothy V. (Dot) Keyes, born June 6, 1926, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Keyes; her mother, Leona B. Keen; her father, Jonas W. Keen. She is survived by her son, George W. (Butch) Keyes & wife, Debbie; 2 daughters, Myra A. Cromer...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Chiquetta Criner

Chiquetta Criner

Mar 7, 2012

Chiquetta Criner, 63, of Christiansburg, made her journey home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 7, 2012. She was born on March 10, 1948, in Williamson, WV, the daughter of the late George Thomas Wilkerson, II and Mae Phillips Wilkerson Rutherford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna...

Althea Bailey

Althea Bailey

Mar 5, 2012

Althea Ann Scott Bailey, 84, of Radford, passed away on March 5, 2012. Born in Basham, VA on October 2, 1927, she was raised in Pilot, VA and graduated with honors from Auburn High School in Riner. Later in life she attended Radford University, graduating with her master's degree in History and English. She retired as an archivist with McConnell...

William Denny

William Denny

Mar 4, 2012

William Amberse Denny, 90, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2012. Bill, as he was known by, was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corp from 1940 to 1946. He was also a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He served his country with the 1st Marine Division throughout...

Kent Hawley

Kent Hawley

Mar 1, 2012

Kent Hawley, age 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, in the Catawba Hospital. The son of the late Edward Lee and Lucy Duncan Hawley, he was the last of nine children. Early in his life he was a short time employee of the Lynchburg Foundry, and was a lifetime farmer, who greatly enjoyed farming. The family would...

Rodonna Sutphin

Rodonna Sutphin

Feb 27, 2012

Rodonna Cruise Sutphin, 59, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Adolphus Cruise and Mary Frances Cruise. She is survived by her husband, Allen Sutphin; brother, David Lake Cruise; sisters, Belinda Ann Hypes and Pamela Cruise Young; uncles, Wayne Linkous and Walker Linkous; numerous nieces and nephews; and...

Karen Raines

Karen Raines

Feb 26, 2012

Karen Anderson Raines, 52, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, William Anderson & Annie Belle Kelley Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Samuel Raines; son, John Dooley; 4 step-children, Mary Fortune, Travis Raines, Karen Raines, and Beth Raines; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a...

Katherine Hanbury

Katherine Hanbury

Feb 25, 2012

Katherine Elizabeth (Betty) Martin Hanbury, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was born in Montgomery County to the late Sam & Kathleen Graham Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A. V. “Hank” Hanbury; brother, Philip Martin; and sister, Barbara Lloyd. She is survived by her son, Martin Hanbury; grandchildren, Phillip Hanbury,...

Willie Baker

Willie Baker

Feb 25, 2012

Willie E. Baker, 79, of Shawsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thelma Louise Baker; his parents, Roxy & Raynard Baker; brother, Kelsey Baker; and sister, Gertrude Sowers. He is survived by his beloved son, Larry Baker; daughter, Brenda Pava; 4 granchildren, Shawn McDaniel, Jennifer...

Katherine Hanbury

Katherine Hanbury

Feb 25, 2012

No obituary found for this tribute.

Danny Ramey

Danny Ramey

Feb 22, 2012

Danny Boyd Ramey, 52, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. He is survived by his son, Danny B. Ramey, Jr. & wife, Mandi; 2 grandchildren, Austin and Ashlee; daughter, Virginia M. Hunt & husband, John T. Hunt, Jr.; 2 grandchildren, Rachel & John T. Hunt, III; son, Kristopher L. Ramey & fiancée, Kelly Walling; 3 grandchildren,...

Beulah Grissom

Beulah Grissom

Feb 18, 2012

Beulah Lee Dickerson Grissom, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012. She was born in Floyd County, VA on July 5, 1916 to the late William M, and Minnie Pearl Reed Dickerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Hubert Leonard Grissom; a daughter, Kathryn Lucretia Bland Logan; a grandson, Aaron...

George Dewese

George Dewese

Feb 17, 2012

George Everett Dewese, 83, of Shawsville passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. He was born February 15, 1929, in Ronceverte, WV, the son of the late Ninevah B. and Daisy Ellen Moss Dewese He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Price Scott; and a brother, William Rogers Dewese. Surviving are his wife,...

Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

Feb 16, 2012

Carolyn Leigh Shaver Moore, 54, of Shawsville, went home peacefully to be with the Lord Thursday evening, February 16, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born in Giles County on May 5, 1957, to the late Robert and Pearl Shaver. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James (Bobby) Moore. She is also survived by her...

Larry Pinson

Larry Pinson

Feb 12, 2012

Larry Douglas Pinson, 71, of Willis, VA passed away in his home February 12, 2012. Originally from Pike County, KY he is survived by his wife of 52 years Sarah Kathryn, his children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay and her husband Andy Honaker, and Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, his sister Sue and her husband...

Larry Pinson

Larry Pinson

Feb 12, 2012

Larry Douglas Pinson, 71, of Willis, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 5-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012, at 11 am at Lucas & Sons Funeral Home, Pikeville, KY.

Arnold Fowler

Arnold Fowler

Feb 11, 2012

Arnold Nelson Fowler, 87, of Riner, VA, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Arnold was born in Wythe County on May 19, 1924, to the late Nelson Price and Ethel Mabry Fowler. He was preceded in death by son, Kenneth Arnold Fowler; sister, Ruth Shepherd; and brothers, Lewis, Herbert, and Douglas Fowler. Survivors include...

Charles Wheeling

Charles Wheeling

Feb 11, 2012

Charles Lewis Wheeling, 98, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Mr. Wheeling retired from N&W Railroad after thirty-five years of service as a welder. He was a member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, cutting wood, fishing and bird watching. He was the son to the late Walter Lewis...

Morris Cook

Morris Cook

Feb 10, 2012

Morris James Cook, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at the Virginia Veterans Hospital in Salem. Mr. Cook served in the United States Army retiring as a Sergeant First Class after twenty-three years. Mr. Cook received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Purple Heart while serving in the Army. He served in WW II, Korea and...

Doris East

Doris East

Feb 9, 2012

Doris Mildred East, 80, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank C. & Gerty Mae Early; and her husband, Samuel East. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Penhollow; grandchildren, Durwin, Babs, Lucas, Melissa and Robin; and 9 great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 15,...

Dorothy Keyes

Dorothy Keyes

Feb 8, 2012

Dorothy V. (Dot) Keyes, born June 6, 1926, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Keyes; her mother, Leona B. Keen; her father, Jonas W. Keen. She is survived by her son, George W. (Butch) Keyes & wife, Debbie; 2 daughters, Myra A. Cromer...