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James Thompson
Jun 3, 2011
THOMPSON, James Leftridge, “Cotton” 70 of Christiansburg died Friday, June 3, 2011. Mr. Thompson was a painting contractor for many years in the New River Valley, was employed by Burlington Industries for thirty years and retired from Virginia Tech Air Quality Control. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1959, served in the National Guard from 1962 – 1966, servings...
Clarence Richardson
Jun 3, 2011
CLARENCE EDWARD RICHARDSON, 70, of Christiansburg, VA, who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend, passed away on June 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Richardson; children, Donnie Graham & wife, Heidi, Sherri Breeden & husband, Billy, and Sabrina Casey; grandchildren, Samantha Casey, Alexis Songer,...
William Henderson
Jun 1, 2011
HENDERSON, William Walter, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on May 31, 2011. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Greenville County, SC. He was preceded in death by his children, Charles Steven Henderson and Mary Regina Smith. He was the son of the late Floyd S. and Emma Dial Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Creasy...
Dustin Michael Custer Custer
May 31, 2011
DUSTIN MICHAEL CUSTER, 20, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2011. Born on September 2, 1990, he was a graduate of the CHS Class of 2009. He was an employee of Food Lion in Christiansburg, VA. He was just beginning the joys of fatherhood. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Thelma Custer and Edith Gillespie;...
Clifford Hughes
May 29, 2011
HUGHES, Clifford Sherwood, 80 of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery. Clifford was a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, a Veteran of the United States Navy, and had retired as a Construction Electrician. The son to the late Spencer Kelly and Virginia Massey Hughes he was also preceded in death...
Rena Tolley
May 28, 2011
TOLLEY, Rena 98 of Christiansburg went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She joined in heaven with her daughters and sons-in-law; Violet and Steve Woolwine, Virginia and Jim Harmon, daughter –in-law; Doris Tolley, sisters; Mattie, Elsie and Lucille. She is survived by her son; Walter Tolley, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great...
Steven Sheppard
May 28, 2011
February 4, 2011 – May 28, 2011 SHEPPARD, Steven Rylee of Elliston, 31/2 month old son of Carrington Linkous and Steven Sheppard died Saturday, May 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his sister; Ryley Irdinia Sheppard. He is survived by his parents, sister; Merissa Dawn Stewart and brother; Connor Dawson Stewart, maternal grandparents; Lisa M. Linkous and Arlie...
Alvin Furrow
May 25, 2011
Alvin Wade Furrow, Jr., 51, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on October 22, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin W. Furrow and sister, Pamela R. Price. He is survived by his mother, Loretta W. Furrow of Elliston; sisters, Sandra Akers and husband Dennis of...
Ida Williams
May 21, 2011
WILLIAMS, IDA LOU COMPTON, age 83 of Shawsville, beloved wife of George (June) Williams, entered her heavenly home on May 21, 2011. The daughter of the late Robert E. & Kathryn Compton, born April 27, 1928, in Montgomery County in which she lived all her life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Compton, and sister, Martha Ann...
Verbena Walters
May 21, 2011
WALTERS, VERBENA D., age 90 of Riner, passed over Friday, May 20, 2011 at Carilion New River Valley Hospital. Her pain and suffering on this earth are done, Verbena joined her loved ones in heaven. She was born October 13, 1920 in Floyd County. She was precessed in death by her husband George Mosby Walters, Jr, her parents Claude &...
Benjamin Holstein, Jr.
May 20, 2011
Reverend Benjamin Franklin Holstein, Jr. of Heron Way Farm, Riner, went to be with his Lord on May 20, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Benjamin was born in Huntington, WV on March 20, 1925, to the late Benjamin Franklin Holstein, Sr. and Minnie Mae Hundley Holstein. In addition to his parents, Benjamin was preceded in eternal rest by his...
Mary Altizer
May 20, 2011
ALTIZER, MARY K., went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2011, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on September 14, 1921, and is survived by her 6 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. There will be a private family memorial per Mary's request. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Cancer...
Turena McGhee
May 19, 2011
Turena Geneva McGhee, 45, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Geneva Ayers. Surviving are her children, Carl McGhee (Amanda), Alicia Kipps (Brian), Angel McGhee (Aaron), and Kyle Adam Mills; dad and stepmom, Harold and Kathy McGhee; sisters, Diana Dillard and family, Cora Fay Draper and family; brother, Charles...
William Gill, Jr.
May 17, 2011
Worshipful William Edmundson Gill, Jr. Gill, Jr., William E., 73, of Decatur, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born December 20, 1937 in Christiansburg, VA to the late William E. Gill, Sr. and Pauline Keith Gill. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Hodges Gill. He graduated from Christiansburg High School and served...
William Gill, Jr.
May 17, 2011
GILL, JR., WILLIAM E., 73, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on May 17, 2011. There will be a graveside service at 2 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.
Alfred Smith, Jr.
May 17, 2011
SMITH, JR., ALFRED L, 58, of Callands, VA, was called to join God’s other angels in heaven on May 17, 2011. He was born November 10, 1952. He was predeceased by his father, Alfred L. Smith, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Myra Browning Smith of Callands, VA; his son, Alfred L. Smith, III and...
Brian Garvey
May 17, 2011
GARVEY, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER, 19, of Christiansburg, VA, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Sean and Carol Garvey and his sisters, Rachel, Johanna and Kara. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and enjoyed making music. Memorial gifts may be made to the Holy Spirit Church, P. O. Box 98, Christiansburg, VA 24068. The family...
Mildred Blankenship
May 17, 2011
BLANKENSHIP, MILDRED G., 85, of Shawsville, VA, born on July 18, 1925, passed away quietly on May 17, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. H. Blankenship; and her son, Woody Blankenship. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy & husband, Marvin Parker; son, Clyde & wife, Elsie Blankenship; 4 special grandsons, Bruce...
Reba Lawrence
May 16, 2011
LAWRENCE, REBA WILLARD, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry & Mary Willard; her husband, Allen Lawrence; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Lawrence; brothers, Sam and Henry Willard and sisters, Mildred Walters and Mary Lutz. She is survived by her son, Frank W. Lawrence; granddaughters,...
Brenda Wirt
May 16, 2011
WIRT, BRENDA G., 59, of Christiansburg, died Monday, May 16, 2011, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by one son, Matthew Atway, and one daughter, Ashley Paige. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and close friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 3 pm at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, VA, with...
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