Obituaries
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Joseph Haga
May 16, 2011
HAGA, JOSEPH RANGLEY, 24, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, May 16th, 2011. Born and raised in Christiansburg, Joe graduated from Christiansburg High School in 2005 where he was exceptional athletically and with people. Joe was loved by all who came to know him and always made people smile. Joe will be greatly missed. Joe is survived by his...
Barbara Lloyd
May 13, 2011
Lloyd, Barbara Martin, 79, a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. She was born in Montgomery County on January 8, 1932 to the late Samuel Wilford and Kathleen Graham Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mark Richards Lloyd, III and a brother, Phillip Martin. Barbara was a wife, mother, and...
Nellie Taylor
May 13, 2011
Nellie LinkousTayylor, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 11:30 am at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Randy Woolwine. Interment will follow in Northfork Cemetery.
Sara Brown
May 11, 2011
Sara Lucas Brown, 80, of Childress, VA passed away at home on May 11, 2011. Sara was born on the family farm February 15, 1931. She completed her education at Roanoke College and started her teaching career in Salem at Oak Grove Elementary. She later transferred to Christiansburg Elementary School where she was a 5th grade teacher for over 25...
Arvil Adkins
May 7, 2011
Adkins, Arvil Addie, 89, of Christiansburg passed away May 7, 2011 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Home in Radford. He was the son of the late Addie Ora and Nina Lou Adkins. Mr. Adkins was also preceded in death by his wife Rebecca East Adkins. He is survived by his children and their spouses; Wanda Ramsey and husband, Ken, Diane Nester...
Gregory Hollandsworth
May 7, 2011
HOLLANDSWORTH, GREGORY SCOTT (GREG), 44, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2011. He was born July 4, 1966 and was a member of Faith Christian Church of Christ, Christiansburg. Greg was loved by many and is survived by his daughter, Logan Danielle Hollandsworth; his parents, Jabe & Wanda Hollandsworth; his sister, Lisa...
Timothy Sanson
May 5, 2011
TIMOTHY LYNN SANSON, 50, of Elliston, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2011. He was a longtime employee of G. J. Hopkins. Timmy loved to hunt and spend time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Brack Sanson; mother, Frances Ratcliffe; and stepfather, Harry Ratcliffe. Surviving are his wife, Debbie...
Jackie Roop
May 4, 2011
ROOP, JACKIE LEON, 55, of Christiansburg, left this world on May 4, 2011. He was born on April 14, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Dowdy Roop; brother Jerry Roop. Surviving are his father, Marvin Roop of Radford; brothers and sisters-in-law Jimmie & Teresa Roop of Christiansburg, Larry & Sharon Roop of Radford and Sandy Roop...
Byron Akers
May 4, 2011
AKERS, BYRON LEE, 75, of Shawsville, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born December 16, 1935 in Floyd County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Talford and Ruby Akers. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Cledith “Flo” Kincer...
Bernice Thompson
May 4, 2011
THOMPSON, BERNICE CATHERINE (BONNIE), of Riner, VA, passed away on May 4, 2011. She was born on November 11, 1952, in Christiansburg, VA. She is survived by her husband, Peter Stanojevic; her son, Jeffery Dulaney and wife Stephanie; grandsons, Cody and Kyle; her mother and stepfather, Ruby L. Flinchum and James; brothers, Michael Thompson, David Thompson and wife Donna, Stephen...
Margaret Phillips
May 4, 2011
PHILLIPS, MARGARET CATHERINE, 71, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on May 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar & Lula Phillips. She is survived by several cousins. She was a long time resident of Lynchburg, Virginia. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 5, 2011, from 6-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Virginia (540)...
Palmer Sweeney, Jr.
May 3, 2011
Palmer Peter Sweeney, Jr., 85 of Shawsville, Virginia died on May 3, 2011. Junior was born on July 22, 1925 in Floyd, Virginia to Palmer Peter Sweeney, Sr. and Okie Webb Sweeney Thorpe. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Peggy Ratcliffe Sweeney and Izola Moles Sweeney; and two sisters, Dorothy Sweeney Sensabaugh and Florence Sweeney Rutledge...
Charlene Revin
Apr 27, 2011
REVIN, Charlene Leona, 41 of Blacksburg died Wednesday, April 27, 2011. She is survived by her children; Tiffany “Cole” Laurence, Sommer “Sissy” Laurence, Shane “Shaney” Laurence, brothers; Greg Revin, Richard Revin, sister; Melisa Carter. She is also survived by many friends. Private memorial services will be held. “We all love you and will miss you.”
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