Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

George Spangler

George Spangler

Sep 3, 2011

George Daniel Spangler, Jr., 89, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. He was a World War II Veteran who served in Patton’s Army in France, Europe, Germany, and the Ardennes, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a construction superintendent for the DuPont Company...

Edward DeHart

Edward DeHart

Aug 29, 2011

Edward Hamilton DeHart, 70, of Riner, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie L. and Nannie S. DeHart; a brother, Jerry DeHart; two sisters, Helen White and Sara Cleveland. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Patricia W. DeHart; and beloved sons, Eddie DeHart and Gregory L. and...

Jody Stuart

Jody Stuart

Aug 27, 2011

STUART, Jody Karen, 71 of Christiansburg, went to heaven to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2011. She was born on July 5, 1940 in Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father; Ethel Mae Craig Stuart Shockley and Delmon Ervin Shockley and father; Samuel Marvin Stuart, her brother; Richard Stuart, Sr., and sister; Sybil...

Mary Moses

Mary Moses

Aug 22, 2011

Mary Ellen Reed Moses, 89, of Christiansburg passed away on her 70th wedding anniversary Monday, August 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, S.Q. and Eula James Reed; and son, Hank Moses. She is survived by her beloved husband, H. I. Moses; and daughters, Ellen Tompkins, Julia Page and husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Russ Dudley, Jacqueline Dudley, Joseph...

Evelyn Austin

Evelyn Austin

Aug 21, 2011

Austin, Evelyn Emma (Grace), 85, of Blacksburg, passed away on August 21, 2011. She was born September 8, 1925, in Orange, NH, to the late George A. & Lottie E. (Osborne) Grace, Sr. She was the tenth born of twelve children. The family moved to Canaan, NH when Evelyn was two years old, which is where she grew up and...

Charles Ashworth

Charles Ashworth

Aug 21, 2011

Charles Franklin Ashworth, 76, of Christiansburg, was called home during the early morning hours on Sunday, August 21, 2011, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Annie Ashworth, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by many brothers and sisters and his beloved son,...

Paul Hinkley

Paul Hinkley

Aug 21, 2011

Hinkley, Paul Bentley, 58, of Elliston, died Sunday, August 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife; Patty B. Hinkley; daughter and son-in-law; Tiffaney & Jeff Lloyd; sons, Andy Hinkley, Boyd Hinkley; grandchildren, Jayme Hinkley, Cody Hinkley; brother, Billy Hinkley & wife, Janice; sisters, Janet Bishop & husband, Roger, Rhonda Agnew & husband, William, Kim Lovern & husband, Calvin; nieces,...

Vernon Elkins

Vernon Elkins

Aug 20, 2011

ELKINS, VERNON D., age 78 of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 1932 in Montgomery County, VA the son of the late Marvin E. and Orpha Altizer Elkins. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force with four years service he was a longtime member of the Radford Church of Christ,...

John Turner

John Turner

Aug 16, 2011

Turner, John Donald “Bunny”, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 16, 2011. He was a loving father, husband, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel & Viola Turner of Callaghan; his loving wife, Carol Turner; brothers and sisters, Bobby Turner, Edith Hoke, William “Bill” Turner, Jack Turner, and Paul Turner; niece, Darla Anders....

Ruth Weaver

Ruth Weaver

Aug 16, 2011

Ruth Conner Weaver of Christiansburg, passed away on August 16, 2011. Ruth taught first grade for many years in the Montgomery County School System. During this time, she saw the need for preschool education and started the private Jack and Jill Kindergarten. She also was an active member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church....

Mary Cash

Mary Cash

Aug 15, 2011

Mary Alma Cash, 90, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 15, 2011, at Lewis Gale-Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Cash, Sr. and a sister, Helen Sorrells. She is survived by her sons, James E. Cash, Jr. and Mark Wayne Cash and wife, Anne Craig-Cash; a daughter, Linda Mae Cash; special grandchildren, James E....

Paul Helms

Paul Helms

Aug 13, 2011

Helms, Paul Nathaniel, 83, was taken to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Helms, and daughter, Sybilla Pendelton and siblings, Jack Helms, Collie Montgomery, and Geraldine Agee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois June Helms, son and daughter-in-law, Evans and Shirley Helms; grandson, Jon...

Beryl Dallas

Beryl Dallas

Aug 13, 2011

Dallas, Beryl “Wayne”, 62, of Ironto, left his earthly body on August 13th, 2011 to reunite with his parents, Beryl Anderson Dallas and Jeanette Dallas; along with his sisters, Juanita Early and Phyllis Early. Wayne will be greatly missed by many. He spent many hours on his tractor helping neighbors when he could. Wayne is survived by his girlfriend/caregiver, Barbara...

Thelma Hutchison

Thelma Hutchison

Aug 12, 2011

Thelma Dowdy Hutchison, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Haven Hutchison. She is survived by her brother, Robert Dowdy & wife; sisters, Magdalene Harris, Margaret Gearheart & husband, and Hazel Reed, all of Christiansburg; 6 children, Patricia Hutchison Atkins & husband, Cecil, of Blacksburg, Betty Hutchison Roop...

Debra Hollins

Debra Hollins

Aug 5, 2011

Debra Ruth Hollins, 60, of Salem, went to be with the Lord and join her parents in Heaven on Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born March 17, 1951 in Detroit, Mich. to the late Aubrey and Ruth Eve Powell. She loved to read and she was a nursing home CNA where she loved all of her residents. She was...

Dale Ketch

Dale Ketch

Aug 4, 2011

Rev. Dale Walter Ketch, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went on to be with His Lord on August 4, 2011. He was born March 9, 1938, in Woodland, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Hope Ketch and his sister, Louise Judd. His first love, Jesus Christ ushered him into the presence of the LORD. He is...

Timothy Dickerson

Timothy Dickerson

Aug 3, 2011

Timothy Malcolm Dickerson, 54, of Shawsville, born on December 13, 1956, has made the transition for another journey on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest & Tena Dickerson; sister, Rebecca Welcher; and brother-in-law, Mike Willis. Tim is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Forrest Matthew & Joyce Dickerson; grandchildren, Forrest Miguel and Ava...

Dorothy Ridpath

Dorothy Ridpath

Aug 2, 2011

Dorothy Wilburn Ridpath, 92, of Christiansburg, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011. She attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Stafford Drive in Christiansburg, VA. She was a member of the B-A-L-L team at Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA. She retired from Sears after many years of service. She was the daughter of the...

Shelby Roberts

Shelby Roberts

Aug 2, 2011

Shelby Simpkins Roberts, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 2, 2011, at Lewis Gale Hospital, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bobby N. Roberts; her son, Herbert Roberts & wife, Fe; grandchildren, Matthew Roberts, Geraldine Pontawe; a special dog named Bud; sisters, Linda Smith & husband, Bob of Riner, Teresa Davis...

Ruth Yount

Ruth Yount

Aug 1, 2011

Ruth Sharrett Yount, 99, of Blacksburg, VA, fondly known as “Sharri” has departed this temporary life on Monday, August 1, 2011, at 12:30 a.m. Sharri was born in Washington County, VA, on September 21, 1911. She lived with her family later on a dairy farm in Manassas, VA, and later in Auburdale, FL, where she graduated from high school. She...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

George Spangler

George Spangler

Sep 3, 2011

George Daniel Spangler, Jr., 89, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. He was a World War II Veteran who served in Patton’s Army in France, Europe, Germany, and the Ardennes, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a construction superintendent for the DuPont Company...

Edward DeHart

Edward DeHart

Aug 29, 2011

Edward Hamilton DeHart, 70, of Riner, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie L. and Nannie S. DeHart; a brother, Jerry DeHart; two sisters, Helen White and Sara Cleveland. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Patricia W. DeHart; and beloved sons, Eddie DeHart and Gregory L. and...

Jody Stuart

Jody Stuart

Aug 27, 2011

STUART, Jody Karen, 71 of Christiansburg, went to heaven to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2011. She was born on July 5, 1940 in Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father; Ethel Mae Craig Stuart Shockley and Delmon Ervin Shockley and father; Samuel Marvin Stuart, her brother; Richard Stuart, Sr., and sister; Sybil...

Mary Moses

Mary Moses

Aug 22, 2011

Mary Ellen Reed Moses, 89, of Christiansburg passed away on her 70th wedding anniversary Monday, August 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, S.Q. and Eula James Reed; and son, Hank Moses. She is survived by her beloved husband, H. I. Moses; and daughters, Ellen Tompkins, Julia Page and husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Russ Dudley, Jacqueline Dudley, Joseph...

Evelyn Austin

Evelyn Austin

Aug 21, 2011

Austin, Evelyn Emma (Grace), 85, of Blacksburg, passed away on August 21, 2011. She was born September 8, 1925, in Orange, NH, to the late George A. & Lottie E. (Osborne) Grace, Sr. She was the tenth born of twelve children. The family moved to Canaan, NH when Evelyn was two years old, which is where she grew up and...

Charles Ashworth

Charles Ashworth

Aug 21, 2011

Charles Franklin Ashworth, 76, of Christiansburg, was called home during the early morning hours on Sunday, August 21, 2011, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Annie Ashworth, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by many brothers and sisters and his beloved son,...

Paul Hinkley

Paul Hinkley

Aug 21, 2011

Hinkley, Paul Bentley, 58, of Elliston, died Sunday, August 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife; Patty B. Hinkley; daughter and son-in-law; Tiffaney & Jeff Lloyd; sons, Andy Hinkley, Boyd Hinkley; grandchildren, Jayme Hinkley, Cody Hinkley; brother, Billy Hinkley & wife, Janice; sisters, Janet Bishop & husband, Roger, Rhonda Agnew & husband, William, Kim Lovern & husband, Calvin; nieces,...

Vernon Elkins

Vernon Elkins

Aug 20, 2011

ELKINS, VERNON D., age 78 of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 1932 in Montgomery County, VA the son of the late Marvin E. and Orpha Altizer Elkins. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force with four years service he was a longtime member of the Radford Church of Christ,...

John Turner

John Turner

Aug 16, 2011

Turner, John Donald “Bunny”, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 16, 2011. He was a loving father, husband, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel & Viola Turner of Callaghan; his loving wife, Carol Turner; brothers and sisters, Bobby Turner, Edith Hoke, William “Bill” Turner, Jack Turner, and Paul Turner; niece, Darla Anders....

Ruth Weaver

Ruth Weaver

Aug 16, 2011

Ruth Conner Weaver of Christiansburg, passed away on August 16, 2011. Ruth taught first grade for many years in the Montgomery County School System. During this time, she saw the need for preschool education and started the private Jack and Jill Kindergarten. She also was an active member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad Auxiliary and St. Paul United Methodist Church....

Mary Cash

Mary Cash

Aug 15, 2011

Mary Alma Cash, 90, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 15, 2011, at Lewis Gale-Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Cash, Sr. and a sister, Helen Sorrells. She is survived by her sons, James E. Cash, Jr. and Mark Wayne Cash and wife, Anne Craig-Cash; a daughter, Linda Mae Cash; special grandchildren, James E....

Paul Helms

Paul Helms

Aug 13, 2011

Helms, Paul Nathaniel, 83, was taken to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Helms, and daughter, Sybilla Pendelton and siblings, Jack Helms, Collie Montgomery, and Geraldine Agee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois June Helms, son and daughter-in-law, Evans and Shirley Helms; grandson, Jon...

Beryl Dallas

Beryl Dallas

Aug 13, 2011

Dallas, Beryl “Wayne”, 62, of Ironto, left his earthly body on August 13th, 2011 to reunite with his parents, Beryl Anderson Dallas and Jeanette Dallas; along with his sisters, Juanita Early and Phyllis Early. Wayne will be greatly missed by many. He spent many hours on his tractor helping neighbors when he could. Wayne is survived by his girlfriend/caregiver, Barbara...

Thelma Hutchison

Thelma Hutchison

Aug 12, 2011

Thelma Dowdy Hutchison, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Haven Hutchison. She is survived by her brother, Robert Dowdy & wife; sisters, Magdalene Harris, Margaret Gearheart & husband, and Hazel Reed, all of Christiansburg; 6 children, Patricia Hutchison Atkins & husband, Cecil, of Blacksburg, Betty Hutchison Roop...

Debra Hollins

Debra Hollins

Aug 5, 2011

Debra Ruth Hollins, 60, of Salem, went to be with the Lord and join her parents in Heaven on Friday, August 5, 2011. She was born March 17, 1951 in Detroit, Mich. to the late Aubrey and Ruth Eve Powell. She loved to read and she was a nursing home CNA where she loved all of her residents. She was...

Dale Ketch

Dale Ketch

Aug 4, 2011

Rev. Dale Walter Ketch, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went on to be with His Lord on August 4, 2011. He was born March 9, 1938, in Woodland, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Hope Ketch and his sister, Louise Judd. His first love, Jesus Christ ushered him into the presence of the LORD. He is...

Timothy Dickerson

Timothy Dickerson

Aug 3, 2011

Timothy Malcolm Dickerson, 54, of Shawsville, born on December 13, 1956, has made the transition for another journey on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest & Tena Dickerson; sister, Rebecca Welcher; and brother-in-law, Mike Willis. Tim is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Forrest Matthew & Joyce Dickerson; grandchildren, Forrest Miguel and Ava...

Dorothy Ridpath

Dorothy Ridpath

Aug 2, 2011

Dorothy Wilburn Ridpath, 92, of Christiansburg, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011. She attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Stafford Drive in Christiansburg, VA. She was a member of the B-A-L-L team at Waverly Place Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA. She retired from Sears after many years of service. She was the daughter of the...

Shelby Roberts

Shelby Roberts

Aug 2, 2011

Shelby Simpkins Roberts, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on August 2, 2011, at Lewis Gale Hospital, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bobby N. Roberts; her son, Herbert Roberts & wife, Fe; grandchildren, Matthew Roberts, Geraldine Pontawe; a special dog named Bud; sisters, Linda Smith & husband, Bob of Riner, Teresa Davis...

Ruth Yount

Ruth Yount

Aug 1, 2011

Ruth Sharrett Yount, 99, of Blacksburg, VA, fondly known as “Sharri” has departed this temporary life on Monday, August 1, 2011, at 12:30 a.m. Sharri was born in Washington County, VA, on September 21, 1911. She lived with her family later on a dairy farm in Manassas, VA, and later in Auburdale, FL, where she graduated from high school. She...

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