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