Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Evelyn Burton

Jul 24, 2010

Burton, Evelyn Fizer (Granny), 92, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord and her family on Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Burton; sons, Ralph, Randolph, and Leroy Burton; brother, Mark Fizer; sisters, Ruby Martin and Mildred Hinkley; and grandson, Steve Burton. She is survived by her daughter, Pauline Burton;...

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Howard Miller

Jul 23, 2010

Miller, Sr., Howard George, 84, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was one of 11 siblings. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from the Radford Arsenal and Virginia Tech after many years of employment. Howard is survived by his wife Doris of 63 years;...

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Mary Long

Jul 22, 2010

Long, Mary Francis Blake, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010. She was born April 29, 1925 in Arkansas to the late Riley L. and Pauline Foster Blake. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Thomas Long, sister, Maxine Hanzlik, two grandchildren, and son-in-law, Woody Blevins. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Akers...

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Estelle Castor

Jul 21, 2010

Castor, Estelle Belcher, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. She served her country in the Army Women’s Corps during WW II, was a member of V.F.W. Post # 5311, and a member of Cambria Baptist Church. She is survived by a brother, James Evard Belcher of Frederick, MD; a sister, Nancy Walker of Christiansburg, VA;...

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Dorothy Corte

Jul 21, 2010

Corte, Dorothy Louise Thompson, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at her home in Christiansburg, VA. She was 87. A native of Marion, Ohio, Dorothy was born on July 11, 1923, a daughter of Fred and Una Grace Ruff Thompson. She graduated from Harding High School in 1941. In 1944, she received her RN degree in Columbus, Ohio from Grant Hospital...

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Dorothy Corte

Jul 21, 2010

Corte, Dorothy Thompson, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

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Mary Jones

Jul 19, 2010

Jones, Mary Jo Hatridge, 71, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Fred K. Jones; her sons and daughter-in-law, Clinton Ray Jones and Russell Wayne & Carolyn R. Jones; grandchildren, Bradley Allan Jones, Marshall Rorrer Jones all of Christiansburg, sisters, Wanda Howel, of Dallas, Texas, and Dorothy Jane Armstrong, of Denison,...

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Kyle Bishop

Jul 19, 2010

Bishop, Kyle Newton, 89, of Riner, VA, better known as "Pa," went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2010 from the comfort of his home. A true patriarch, his strong faith and Christian example touched all who knew him. Kyle attended Sidney United Methodist Church in Riner where he was a devoted and active member for 61 years....

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Haven Bland

Jul 19, 2010

BLAND, Haven Kindward, Jr., 67, of Blacksburg died Sunday, July 18, 2010. He is survived by his son, Haven K. “Trey” Bland; daughter & son-in-law, Catrina & Scottie Weiss; and one grandson, Noah Weiss. The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.

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Estel Ogle

Jul 17, 2010

Emerson Estel Earl Ogle of Christiansburg Virginia went to be with the Lord Friday July 16, 2010. He was born the son of Estel and Dollie Ogle in Hillsville Virginia on March 31, 1924. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter Karen. Also preceding were his parents Estel and Dollie Ogle, sister Katharine Kempson, and brother Milton Ogle....

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Erbie Young

Jul 10, 2010

Young, Erbie Griffin, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010. He was born January 6, 1924 to the late Charlie Henry and Myrtle Quesenberry Young. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Hattie Sullivan and Bernice Stiles, and, brothers, Myles Young and Quintin Young. He worked as a steel rigger primarily on the I81 corridor...

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Lydia Akers

Jul 7, 2010

AKERS, LYDIA REYNOLDS, age 101, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from a short illness. Mrs. Akers was born in Roanoke County on July 20, 1908. She attended and graduated from National Business College in 1929-1932. On August 12, 1933, she married Howard N. Akers (deceased) and moved to Wheeling, WV....

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Roberta Poole

Jul 7, 2010

POOLE, Roberta Bishop, 67 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. The daughter to the late Oakie Thomas Bishop, she is survived by her mother; Wilma Palmer Bishop, daughter and son-in-law; Carmen Poole Hammack and Phillip V. Hammack, all of Christiansburg, son and daughter-in-law; Carson T. and Sylvia Poole, grandsons; Tristan Poole, Jacob Simmons, and Jeremiah Simmons all of Radford....

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Roberta Poole

Jul 7, 2010

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Barbara Aldridge

Jul 6, 2010

September 30, 1929 – July 6, 2010 Aldridge, Barbara Lucas, of Christiansburg, VA, by the grace of God, and with a strong belief in eternal life, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, to be reunited with her loving husband of 55 years, William “Bill” Aldridge, and the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. She was a loving wife,...

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Evelyn Miles

Jul 5, 2010

Evelyn Virginia Belcher Miles, 85 of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2010. Evelyn was born in Princeton, WV on March 30, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents Jim Belcher and Mary Viola (Stone) Belcher and her husband the late Robert Eugene Miles. Evelyn is survived by two sisters, Estelle L. Castor and Nancy...

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Judy Epperly

Jul 3, 2010

Epperly, Judy Lynn, 45, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Epperly; brothers, Ricky, Terry and Marshall Epperly; nephew, Brian Shouse. She is survived by her mother, Mary Epperly; daughter, Stacy Smith and her companion, Jayme Kapalka, of Christiansburg, VA; son, Brandon Smith and his companion, Amanda of...

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George King

Jun 30, 2010

King, George Walter (G.W.), 83 of Shawsville, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010. He and his twin sister, Phyllis, were born in Belfry, KY on November 24, 1926 to the late George and Blanche King. They moved to Montgomery County in 1936 after the death of their father. George graduated from Shawsville High School in 1943 and later from...

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John Lester

Jun 29, 2010

Lester, John C., 86, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He was born on November 5, 1923 to the late Kyle and Margaret Farmer Lester. John was a United States Army Veteran serving in the World War II. He was a member of the Faith Christian Church. John was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathy...

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Pauline McGuyer

Jun 24, 2010

McGuyer, Pauline Marie Hixon, 78, of Christiansburg, VA was rescued and taken to Heaven to be forever free of pain on Thursday, June 24, 2010. A daughter of the late Bryant and Gay Hixon, of Merrimac, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert McGuyer, and a son, Rex McGuyer; also preceding her were her brothers, Bill, Paul...

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