Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Sherman Akers

Sherman Akers

Jun 24, 2011

Sherman Edward Akers, 80, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011. He was born on July 17, 1930 in Ironto Va, son of the late George Akers and Liza Jane Bowles Akers. He was preceded in death by brothers, Frank Akers, Earl Akers, Herbert Akers, his twin, Herman Akers; sisters Violet Browning, Gladys Kanode, Hazel Wheeling, Elsie Ratcliff,...

Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith

Jun 24, 2011

Smith, Ruth Ella Young, 80, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born February 23, 1931 to the late Price and Ocie Mae East Young. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Willie Akers and Janie Akers. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and retired from Donnkenny....

James Cates

James Cates

Jun 21, 2011

JAMES CHARLES CATES, age 10, of Shawsville, VA, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Tressa Cates; father, Matthew Cates; grandmothers, Donna Keske and Kirstie Kjome; half brothers, Benjamin Daniel and Griffin Cory. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 26, 2011, from 3:00 –...

Katrina Howard

Katrina Howard

Jun 21, 2011

KATRINA CELESTE HOWARD, age 9, of Shawsville, VA, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Mary Bird & Curtis Lynn; her grandma/adopted mom, Donna Keske; her grandpa/adopted father, Jeff Howard; adopted siblings, Tressa Cates, Scott Lynn, Derrick (Jonny) Lynn; great-grandmother, Ida Mae Meng; adopted grandparents, Carol...

William Stevens, Jr.

William Stevens, Jr.

Jun 21, 2011

WILLIAM THOMAS STEVENS, JR., 84, of Elliston, VA, passed away on June 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas & Brooke Merritt Stevens; a brother, Richard Stevens; and sisters, Mary Virginia Horton (Ginny), Linda Agnus Bourne, Rose Ellen Kidd, Gracie Lee Thomas, and Edith Terry; and 1 stepson, George Edward Hanauer. He is survived by...

Geneva Dove

Geneva Dove

Jun 20, 2011

Geneva S. DOVE, 82, of Belspring, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Roxie Sutphin; her husband, James Dove; two sons and one grandson. She is survived by her five daughters and their spouses, Barbara & Bob, Peggy & Charles, Shirley, Sue & Wayne, Melissa &...

Pauline Kirk

Pauline Kirk

Jun 19, 2011

Kirk, Pauline Musser, 78 of Christiansburg was called Home to be with her Lord on June 18, 2011. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Smyth County VA. She was preceded in death by her grandfather John Adams and grandmother, Litisa Adams, son James W. Kirk Jr., brothers David Musser and Johnny Musser, and her parents, Wiley and Dom...

Gemmia McClaugherty

Gemmia McClaugherty

Jun 17, 2011

McCLAUGHERTY, Gemmia Shria, 38 of Christiansburg, “They say the lion shall lay down with the lamb.” On June 17, 2011 our lamb, Gemmia Shria McClaugherty, left this life and is now laying in the arms of the lion of Judah. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers; Martha Spencer, Euna McClaugherty, and her grandfather; John M. McClaugherty. She is...

Beverly Crute

Beverly Crute

Jun 14, 2011

BEVERLY (B.B.) BRANSFORD CRUTE, age 80, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past six months. Born April 16, 1931, in Coalwood, WV, he was the son of the late Aubrey Bransford Crute and Pearl Beale Crute. Mr. Crute was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy from...

Myron Moffitt

Myron Moffitt

Jun 13, 2011

Myron Lester “Doc” MOFFITT, 85 of Christiansburg, died Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born July 11, 1925 in New York. He moved to Christiansburg in 2001 when he and Beatrice “Bea” King were married. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Lisa and Dale Oakes, granddaughter; Cassie Oakes, brother; Jack Moffitt all of New York. Mr. Moffitt is...

Carol Hubbard

Carol Hubbard

Jun 9, 2011

CAROL BUGG HUBBARD, age 66, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Abraham and Kate Bugg. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Frank (Junior) Hubbard; daughter Kim (Kimber) Trump; granddaughters Katie and Ellie Trump; daughter Karen LaPlante; son-in-law...

Anita Hodge

Anita Hodge

Jun 8, 2011

ANITA BAKER HODGE, 67, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on June 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Garfield & Golden Moore. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Wayne Baker (Jackie) & daughter, Shantel Woods, Michael Lee Baker, Chris Hodge (Michelle) & son, Hayden, and Zachary Cregger; sister Patricia Quesenberry and her children. The family...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jun 8, 2011

WILLIE HELEN GRAHAM ALTIZER, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, VA, to the late Will & Meda Graham. She was a deaconess of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and retired from the Blue Ridge Overall Factory. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Kenneth Burton

Kenneth Burton

Jun 7, 2011

KENNETH RAY BURTON, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 7, 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Boles-Murray, Cynthia Harris, Elisa Burton, and Kimberly Sawyers; son, Steven Burton; sister, Christine B. Simmons, Carol Sinclair; brothers, Gary Burton, and Tim Burton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 6-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home....

Barbara Kilby

Barbara Kilby

Jun 7, 2011

BARBARA ANN JONES KILBY, 61, of Radford, VA, went home to be with her heavenly Father on June 7, 2011. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Grayson County, VA. She was preceded in death by her father, James Harold Jones and mother, Jenell J. Atway. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lane “Sonny” Kilby, Jr.;...

Christine Saunders

Christine Saunders

Jun 6, 2011

CHRISTINE ROOP SAUNDERS, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Altizer; 2 brothers, James and Marvin Roop. She is survived by her husband, Fred Lee Saunders; a son, Gary Lee Saunders of Christiansburg; a grandson, Nicholas G. Saunders; 2 granddaughters, Amber Martin...

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

Yates, Verona Gail, 55 of Pulaski died Sunday, June 5, 2011. Arrangements are pending.

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

VERONA GAIL YATES, 55, of Pulaski, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Wiley E. & Noma Bane Goad of Parrott, VA; her spouse, Larry D. Yates of Pulaski, VA; her sons, Eric D. Yates & wife, Melanie, of Grove City, OH, Nicholas B. Yates & his fiancée, Candius...

Milton Yopp

Milton Yopp

Jun 4, 2011

YOPP, Milton Lee, Sr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was very committed to his family and friends. He spent many years of service and retired from the milk industry, having worked for Sealtest, Flavor-Rich, and Kraft. He enjoyed the outdoors with gardening and hunting. Hobbies included antiquing and flea marketing. He also was a U.S....

Patricia Broce

Patricia Broce

Jun 3, 2011

March 31, 1948 – June 3, 2011 BROCE, Patricia Ann, 63 of Christiansburg, went to our heavenly father on June 3, 2011. Patricia was better known as Patty. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Warren Broce and her brother, Donald Floyd Thompson. She is survived by her three children; Brian Matthew Broce and his wife, Melissa D....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Sherman Akers

Sherman Akers

Jun 24, 2011

Sherman Edward Akers, 80, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011. He was born on July 17, 1930 in Ironto Va, son of the late George Akers and Liza Jane Bowles Akers. He was preceded in death by brothers, Frank Akers, Earl Akers, Herbert Akers, his twin, Herman Akers; sisters Violet Browning, Gladys Kanode, Hazel Wheeling, Elsie Ratcliff,...

Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith

Jun 24, 2011

Smith, Ruth Ella Young, 80, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born February 23, 1931 to the late Price and Ocie Mae East Young. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Willie Akers and Janie Akers. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and retired from Donnkenny....

James Cates

James Cates

Jun 21, 2011

JAMES CHARLES CATES, age 10, of Shawsville, VA, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Tressa Cates; father, Matthew Cates; grandmothers, Donna Keske and Kirstie Kjome; half brothers, Benjamin Daniel and Griffin Cory. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 26, 2011, from 3:00 –...

Katrina Howard

Katrina Howard

Jun 21, 2011

KATRINA CELESTE HOWARD, age 9, of Shawsville, VA, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Mary Bird & Curtis Lynn; her grandma/adopted mom, Donna Keske; her grandpa/adopted father, Jeff Howard; adopted siblings, Tressa Cates, Scott Lynn, Derrick (Jonny) Lynn; great-grandmother, Ida Mae Meng; adopted grandparents, Carol...

William Stevens, Jr.

William Stevens, Jr.

Jun 21, 2011

WILLIAM THOMAS STEVENS, JR., 84, of Elliston, VA, passed away on June 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas & Brooke Merritt Stevens; a brother, Richard Stevens; and sisters, Mary Virginia Horton (Ginny), Linda Agnus Bourne, Rose Ellen Kidd, Gracie Lee Thomas, and Edith Terry; and 1 stepson, George Edward Hanauer. He is survived by...

Geneva Dove

Geneva Dove

Jun 20, 2011

Geneva S. DOVE, 82, of Belspring, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Roxie Sutphin; her husband, James Dove; two sons and one grandson. She is survived by her five daughters and their spouses, Barbara & Bob, Peggy & Charles, Shirley, Sue & Wayne, Melissa &...

Pauline Kirk

Pauline Kirk

Jun 19, 2011

Kirk, Pauline Musser, 78 of Christiansburg was called Home to be with her Lord on June 18, 2011. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Smyth County VA. She was preceded in death by her grandfather John Adams and grandmother, Litisa Adams, son James W. Kirk Jr., brothers David Musser and Johnny Musser, and her parents, Wiley and Dom...

Gemmia McClaugherty

Gemmia McClaugherty

Jun 17, 2011

McCLAUGHERTY, Gemmia Shria, 38 of Christiansburg, “They say the lion shall lay down with the lamb.” On June 17, 2011 our lamb, Gemmia Shria McClaugherty, left this life and is now laying in the arms of the lion of Judah. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers; Martha Spencer, Euna McClaugherty, and her grandfather; John M. McClaugherty. She is...

Beverly Crute

Beverly Crute

Jun 14, 2011

BEVERLY (B.B.) BRANSFORD CRUTE, age 80, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past six months. Born April 16, 1931, in Coalwood, WV, he was the son of the late Aubrey Bransford Crute and Pearl Beale Crute. Mr. Crute was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy from...

Myron Moffitt

Myron Moffitt

Jun 13, 2011

Myron Lester “Doc” MOFFITT, 85 of Christiansburg, died Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born July 11, 1925 in New York. He moved to Christiansburg in 2001 when he and Beatrice “Bea” King were married. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Lisa and Dale Oakes, granddaughter; Cassie Oakes, brother; Jack Moffitt all of New York. Mr. Moffitt is...

Carol Hubbard

Carol Hubbard

Jun 9, 2011

CAROL BUGG HUBBARD, age 66, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Abraham and Kate Bugg. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Frank (Junior) Hubbard; daughter Kim (Kimber) Trump; granddaughters Katie and Ellie Trump; daughter Karen LaPlante; son-in-law...

Anita Hodge

Anita Hodge

Jun 8, 2011

ANITA BAKER HODGE, 67, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on June 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Garfield & Golden Moore. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Wayne Baker (Jackie) & daughter, Shantel Woods, Michael Lee Baker, Chris Hodge (Michelle) & son, Hayden, and Zachary Cregger; sister Patricia Quesenberry and her children. The family...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jun 8, 2011

WILLIE HELEN GRAHAM ALTIZER, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, VA, to the late Will & Meda Graham. She was a deaconess of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and retired from the Blue Ridge Overall Factory. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Kenneth Burton

Kenneth Burton

Jun 7, 2011

KENNETH RAY BURTON, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 7, 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Boles-Murray, Cynthia Harris, Elisa Burton, and Kimberly Sawyers; son, Steven Burton; sister, Christine B. Simmons, Carol Sinclair; brothers, Gary Burton, and Tim Burton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 6-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home....

Barbara Kilby

Barbara Kilby

Jun 7, 2011

BARBARA ANN JONES KILBY, 61, of Radford, VA, went home to be with her heavenly Father on June 7, 2011. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Grayson County, VA. She was preceded in death by her father, James Harold Jones and mother, Jenell J. Atway. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lane “Sonny” Kilby, Jr.;...

Christine Saunders

Christine Saunders

Jun 6, 2011

CHRISTINE ROOP SAUNDERS, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Altizer; 2 brothers, James and Marvin Roop. She is survived by her husband, Fred Lee Saunders; a son, Gary Lee Saunders of Christiansburg; a grandson, Nicholas G. Saunders; 2 granddaughters, Amber Martin...

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

Yates, Verona Gail, 55 of Pulaski died Sunday, June 5, 2011. Arrangements are pending.

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

VERONA GAIL YATES, 55, of Pulaski, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Wiley E. & Noma Bane Goad of Parrott, VA; her spouse, Larry D. Yates of Pulaski, VA; her sons, Eric D. Yates & wife, Melanie, of Grove City, OH, Nicholas B. Yates & his fiancée, Candius...

Milton Yopp

Milton Yopp

Jun 4, 2011

YOPP, Milton Lee, Sr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was very committed to his family and friends. He spent many years of service and retired from the milk industry, having worked for Sealtest, Flavor-Rich, and Kraft. He enjoyed the outdoors with gardening and hunting. Hobbies included antiquing and flea marketing. He also was a U.S....

Patricia Broce

Patricia Broce

Jun 3, 2011

March 31, 1948 – June 3, 2011 BROCE, Patricia Ann, 63 of Christiansburg, went to our heavenly father on June 3, 2011. Patricia was better known as Patty. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Warren Broce and her brother, Donald Floyd Thompson. She is survived by her three children; Brian Matthew Broce and his wife, Melissa D....

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