Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Peggy Mitchell

Peggy Mitchell

Sep 10, 2011

MITCHELL, Peggy Davis, 70 of Christiansburg beloved wife and mother died Saturday, September 10, 2011. The daughter to the late Brinston and Sally Davis. She was also preceded in death by her sisters; Alberta Songer, Jennie Caldwell, several half sisters and one half brother, son-in-law; Ricky Rakes and her first husband; Basil Hugh Wilson. She is survived by her husband;...

Theodore Williams

Theodore Williams

Sep 9, 2011

Theodore White Williams, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 9, 2011.

Carolyn Long

Carolyn Long

Sep 9, 2011

Carolyn Roebuck Long, 66, of Blacksburg, VA, was called to be with the Lord on September 9, 2011, after a courageous battle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armistead A. Long, Jr.; her parents, Maggie Briley Roebuck and Oscar Henry Roebuck;, brothers, J C Roebuck and Oscar (Buck) Roebuck; and infant sister, Mildred Carolyn, that died at birth....

Roscoe Furrow, Sr.

Roscoe Furrow, Sr.

Sep 8, 2011

Roscoe Lee Furrow, Sr., 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnson & Lucy Furrow; 2 brothers, Joe Furrow and Lesco Furrow; and a sister, Linda Sparks. He is survived by his wife, Talma Furrow; a son, Roscoe “Randy” Furrow, Jr. & wife, Carolyn; grandsons, Heath Furrow and...

Dorothy Sheppard

Dorothy Sheppard

Sep 8, 2011

Dorothy Kesterson Sheppard, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this life for her Heavenly home on September 8, 2011. Born in Walton, VA, on February 7, 1924, to Guy & Ethel Kesterson, she has been reunited with those who preceded her in death: her parents, brothers and sisters; her loving husband, Archie Sheppard; son, Johnnie Sheppard; great granddaughter, Katelynn Hutson; and...

Frances Rutherford

Frances Rutherford

Sep 7, 2011

Frances Patton Rutherford, 62, of Pilot, VA, formally of Caretta, WV, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances & Otis Rose; and a twin brother, Harry Lee Patton. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Turner; her best friend and sister, Brenda Lyons; siblings, Sharon Gail Patton, Rita Perdue, Otis Ray...

Kathleen Carden

Kathleen Carden

Sep 6, 2011

Kathleen Leenora Carden, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gratton and Mary Carden; and brother, Claud Carden. She worked as a live-in caregiver for several families in the New River Valley area. She is survived by special friends, Mary Peterman, Ruth Boothe, Louise Collins and Opal Nixon. There will...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Peggy Mitchell

Peggy Mitchell

Sep 10, 2011

MITCHELL, Peggy Davis, 70 of Christiansburg beloved wife and mother died Saturday, September 10, 2011. The daughter to the late Brinston and Sally Davis. She was also preceded in death by her sisters; Alberta Songer, Jennie Caldwell, several half sisters and one half brother, son-in-law; Ricky Rakes and her first husband; Basil Hugh Wilson. She is survived by her husband;...

Theodore Williams

Theodore Williams

Sep 9, 2011

Theodore White Williams, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 9, 2011.

Carolyn Long

Carolyn Long

Sep 9, 2011

Carolyn Roebuck Long, 66, of Blacksburg, VA, was called to be with the Lord on September 9, 2011, after a courageous battle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armistead A. Long, Jr.; her parents, Maggie Briley Roebuck and Oscar Henry Roebuck;, brothers, J C Roebuck and Oscar (Buck) Roebuck; and infant sister, Mildred Carolyn, that died at birth....

Roscoe Furrow, Sr.

Roscoe Furrow, Sr.

Sep 8, 2011

Roscoe Lee Furrow, Sr., 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnson & Lucy Furrow; 2 brothers, Joe Furrow and Lesco Furrow; and a sister, Linda Sparks. He is survived by his wife, Talma Furrow; a son, Roscoe “Randy” Furrow, Jr. & wife, Carolyn; grandsons, Heath Furrow and...

Dorothy Sheppard

Dorothy Sheppard

Sep 8, 2011

Dorothy Kesterson Sheppard, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this life for her Heavenly home on September 8, 2011. Born in Walton, VA, on February 7, 1924, to Guy & Ethel Kesterson, she has been reunited with those who preceded her in death: her parents, brothers and sisters; her loving husband, Archie Sheppard; son, Johnnie Sheppard; great granddaughter, Katelynn Hutson; and...

Frances Rutherford

Frances Rutherford

Sep 7, 2011

Frances Patton Rutherford, 62, of Pilot, VA, formally of Caretta, WV, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances & Otis Rose; and a twin brother, Harry Lee Patton. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Turner; her best friend and sister, Brenda Lyons; siblings, Sharon Gail Patton, Rita Perdue, Otis Ray...

Kathleen Carden

Kathleen Carden

Sep 6, 2011

Kathleen Leenora Carden, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gratton and Mary Carden; and brother, Claud Carden. She worked as a live-in caregiver for several families in the New River Valley area. She is survived by special friends, Mary Peterman, Ruth Boothe, Louise Collins and Opal Nixon. There will...

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...

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,...

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...

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...