Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ilene Sowers

Ilene Sowers

Mar 30, 2011

SOWERS, ILENE REED, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton V. Sowers, and a brother, Marvin Reed. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cookie Sowers; grandson, J. R. Sowers; sisters-in-law, Lucy Reed, Elva Sowers, Glada Hale, and Vera Sowers; numerous nieces and nephews; and...

Gladys Altizer

Gladys Altizer

Mar 30, 2011

GLADYS REED ALTIZER, 90, of Riner, died peacefully on March 30, 2011. A long time member of Bible Baptist Church and one of the best southern cooks anywhere, as well as a devoted wife and mother to her three sons whom she loved with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lonnie Eddie...

Fairy Akers

Fairy Akers

Mar 28, 2011

AKERS, Fairy Frances, 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2011. She was a retiree from Virginia Tech. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harve (Tom) Akers. She is survived by her daughter, Madeline Carreon; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale & Leissa Akers and Scott & Della Akers. She is also survived by...

Danny Thornton

Danny Thornton

Mar 27, 2011

Thornton, Danny Ray, 62 of Christiansburg died Sunday, March 27, 2011. The family will receive friends from 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011 at The Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. A private interment will be held in Sunset...

Danny Thornton

Danny Thornton

Mar 27, 2011

THORNTON, DANNY RAY, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, April 2, 2011, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm in the Chapel, with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating.

LaDearl Kniskern

LaDearl Kniskern

Mar 26, 2011

Kniskern, LaDearl Cole, (Dearl), 67 of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her husband; LeRoy Kniskern, two sons; James Craig and Lee Kirk, her six grandchildren; Eliza, Jessica, Kyle, Miriam, Samuel, and Victoria and her mother; Norma Cole of Warm Hearth Village. LaDearl was born August 30, 1943 in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter...

Dorothy Epperly

Dorothy Epperly

Mar 26, 2011

Epperly, Dorothy M., 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born June 2, 1932, to the late Frank Monroe and Hester Harmon Morris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Junior Epperly. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Rick Maxey; son, Michael Epperly; four grandchildren, David Smith,...

Teresa Mills

Teresa Mills

Mar 25, 2011

Mills, Teresa Carol, 50, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011. She was born March 2, 1961 to Thomas C. Mills and the late Glenna Jean Perdue Mills. In addition to her father, she is survived by: daughters, Toni A. Mills and Dana Stultz; brothers, Vernon Wheeler and wife Debbie, Thomas A. Mills and wife Tammy, and...

Raymond Duff

Raymond Duff

Mar 25, 2011

Duff, Raymond Edward, 87 of Christiansburg died Friday, March 25, 2011 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife; Macie Bowles Duff and his mother; Myrtle Duff. He is survived by his brothers-in-law and spouses; Walter and Norma Bowles of Elliston, Essie and Phyllis Bowles, sister-in-law; Dorothy Bowles all of Shawsville, nephew and spouse; Thomas and Rosa...

Elizabeth Brisco

Elizabeth Brisco

Mar 24, 2011

BRISCO, Elizabeth S. (Bettie), of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband; James M. Brisco and son; Donald G. Brosco. She is survived by her sons; Robert M. Brisco, Michael P. Brisco, daughter; Kerry F. Brisco all of Christiansburg, brothers and spouses; Donald and Virginia Smith, Columbia, SC, Wayne and Shelby Smith,...

Barbara Mills

Barbara Mills

Mar 19, 2011

Mills, Barbara Wood, of Shawsville, age 68, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never to suffer again. Barbara was beautiful on the inside and out. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Family was especially important to Barbara. She was also an active member of the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded...

Ruby Underwood

Ruby Underwood

Mar 19, 2011

UNDERWOOD, RUBY, age 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. The daughter of the late James H and Ethel Richardson Underwood she is survived by a sister, Katie Kingrea; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Eilleen Underwood; nephews, Joe Underwood, James Underwood, Randy Underwood, Jimmy Kingrea, David Underwood and Jeff Underwood; nieces, Connie Kingrea and Linda Underwood; her...

Isaac Sheppard

Isaac Sheppard

Mar 18, 2011

SHEPPARD, ISAAC BREADEN LEE, infant son of Emily Conley and Jacob Sheppard went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2011. Along with his parents also surviving are sister, Sophia; grandparents, Claudia Burton and Robert Conley, Christiansburg, Melissa and Thomas Sheppard, Radford; great grandparents, Emma and Elbert Reed, Christiansburg, and Rosie and Robert Conley, Pearisburg, Barbara Sullivan, Radford and...

Mary Altizer

Mary Altizer

Mar 17, 2011

ALTIZER, MARY JANE ROOP, 69, a lifelong resident of Montgomery County passed away on March 17, 2011. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and a member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Altizer retired after thirty-four years from Virginia Tech as an administrative assistant. She is preceded in death by her brothers; Jimmy Roop and Marvin Roop. She is...

Nancy Chumbley

Nancy Chumbley

Mar 17, 2011

CHUMBLEY, NANCY MCCOY, 83, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2011. She was born to Allen & Gladys McCoy from McCoy, VA, on July 14, 1927. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley David Chumbley, Sr., 2 sisters and 1 brother. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, David Chumbley,...

Roy Harman

Roy Harman

Mar 12, 2011

HARMAN, ROY DENNIS, of Lynchburg, VA, died on March 12, 2011. Born in Radford, VA, on March 9, 1959, he was the son of David M. Harman and Ronnie F. Harman. Dennis is also survived by his wife, Terri M. Harman of Lynchburg, VA; two sons, Christopher D. Harman and Adam M. Harman, of Lynchburg, VA; Two brothers, Dr. David...

Shirley Hamrick

Shirley Hamrick

Mar 10, 2011

HAMRICK, SHIRLEY HARTSOCK, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away at her home on March 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary, her mother, Bessie and father, Earl as well as her brother, Buddy, and two sisters, Sue and Anita. She is survived by her husband, George, of 56 years; daughter Becky and son-in-law Gary; daughter, Robin; daughter-in-law...

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Mar 5, 2011

Williams, Teresa Cadd, 53, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born September 14, 1957 in Alleghany County, VA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert (Larry) Whitmore in 1994. Teresa graduated from Alleghany County High School and Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. She was a member of...

Cynthia Obenchain

Cynthia Obenchain

Mar 3, 2011

OBENCHAIN, CYNTHIA DRAPER (CINDY), 56, of Pulaski, VA, went home to her Heavenly Father on March 3, 2011, after battling cancer for the past year. She was the daughter of the late June Draper of Pulaski, VA, and the late Betty Kelley of Eagle Rock, VA. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother; Mickey Draper. Surviving are her...

Esther Reed

Esther Reed

Mar 2, 2011

REED, ESTHER DULANEY, 94, beloved mother and grandmother of Riner, passed away on March 2, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Riner, VA. She was born on March 7, 1916, to the late Harrison and Vina Akers Dulaney in the White Rock community of Floyd County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ilene Sowers

Ilene Sowers

Mar 30, 2011

SOWERS, ILENE REED, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton V. Sowers, and a brother, Marvin Reed. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cookie Sowers; grandson, J. R. Sowers; sisters-in-law, Lucy Reed, Elva Sowers, Glada Hale, and Vera Sowers; numerous nieces and nephews; and...

Gladys Altizer

Gladys Altizer

Mar 30, 2011

GLADYS REED ALTIZER, 90, of Riner, died peacefully on March 30, 2011. A long time member of Bible Baptist Church and one of the best southern cooks anywhere, as well as a devoted wife and mother to her three sons whom she loved with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lonnie Eddie...

Fairy Akers

Fairy Akers

Mar 28, 2011

AKERS, Fairy Frances, 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2011. She was a retiree from Virginia Tech. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harve (Tom) Akers. She is survived by her daughter, Madeline Carreon; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale & Leissa Akers and Scott & Della Akers. She is also survived by...

Danny Thornton

Danny Thornton

Mar 27, 2011

Thornton, Danny Ray, 62 of Christiansburg died Sunday, March 27, 2011. The family will receive friends from 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011 at The Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. A private interment will be held in Sunset...

Danny Thornton

Danny Thornton

Mar 27, 2011

THORNTON, DANNY RAY, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, April 2, 2011, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm in the Chapel, with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating.

LaDearl Kniskern

LaDearl Kniskern

Mar 26, 2011

Kniskern, LaDearl Cole, (Dearl), 67 of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her husband; LeRoy Kniskern, two sons; James Craig and Lee Kirk, her six grandchildren; Eliza, Jessica, Kyle, Miriam, Samuel, and Victoria and her mother; Norma Cole of Warm Hearth Village. LaDearl was born August 30, 1943 in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter...

Dorothy Epperly

Dorothy Epperly

Mar 26, 2011

Epperly, Dorothy M., 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was born June 2, 1932, to the late Frank Monroe and Hester Harmon Morris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Junior Epperly. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Rick Maxey; son, Michael Epperly; four grandchildren, David Smith,...

Teresa Mills

Teresa Mills

Mar 25, 2011

Mills, Teresa Carol, 50, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011. She was born March 2, 1961 to Thomas C. Mills and the late Glenna Jean Perdue Mills. In addition to her father, she is survived by: daughters, Toni A. Mills and Dana Stultz; brothers, Vernon Wheeler and wife Debbie, Thomas A. Mills and wife Tammy, and...

Raymond Duff

Raymond Duff

Mar 25, 2011

Duff, Raymond Edward, 87 of Christiansburg died Friday, March 25, 2011 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife; Macie Bowles Duff and his mother; Myrtle Duff. He is survived by his brothers-in-law and spouses; Walter and Norma Bowles of Elliston, Essie and Phyllis Bowles, sister-in-law; Dorothy Bowles all of Shawsville, nephew and spouse; Thomas and Rosa...

Elizabeth Brisco

Elizabeth Brisco

Mar 24, 2011

BRISCO, Elizabeth S. (Bettie), of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband; James M. Brisco and son; Donald G. Brosco. She is survived by her sons; Robert M. Brisco, Michael P. Brisco, daughter; Kerry F. Brisco all of Christiansburg, brothers and spouses; Donald and Virginia Smith, Columbia, SC, Wayne and Shelby Smith,...

Barbara Mills

Barbara Mills

Mar 19, 2011

Mills, Barbara Wood, of Shawsville, age 68, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never to suffer again. Barbara was beautiful on the inside and out. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Family was especially important to Barbara. She was also an active member of the Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded...

Ruby Underwood

Ruby Underwood

Mar 19, 2011

UNDERWOOD, RUBY, age 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. The daughter of the late James H and Ethel Richardson Underwood she is survived by a sister, Katie Kingrea; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Eilleen Underwood; nephews, Joe Underwood, James Underwood, Randy Underwood, Jimmy Kingrea, David Underwood and Jeff Underwood; nieces, Connie Kingrea and Linda Underwood; her...

Isaac Sheppard

Isaac Sheppard

Mar 18, 2011

SHEPPARD, ISAAC BREADEN LEE, infant son of Emily Conley and Jacob Sheppard went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2011. Along with his parents also surviving are sister, Sophia; grandparents, Claudia Burton and Robert Conley, Christiansburg, Melissa and Thomas Sheppard, Radford; great grandparents, Emma and Elbert Reed, Christiansburg, and Rosie and Robert Conley, Pearisburg, Barbara Sullivan, Radford and...

Mary Altizer

Mary Altizer

Mar 17, 2011

ALTIZER, MARY JANE ROOP, 69, a lifelong resident of Montgomery County passed away on March 17, 2011. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and a member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Altizer retired after thirty-four years from Virginia Tech as an administrative assistant. She is preceded in death by her brothers; Jimmy Roop and Marvin Roop. She is...

Nancy Chumbley

Nancy Chumbley

Mar 17, 2011

CHUMBLEY, NANCY MCCOY, 83, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2011. She was born to Allen & Gladys McCoy from McCoy, VA, on July 14, 1927. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley David Chumbley, Sr., 2 sisters and 1 brother. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, David Chumbley,...

Roy Harman

Roy Harman

Mar 12, 2011

HARMAN, ROY DENNIS, of Lynchburg, VA, died on March 12, 2011. Born in Radford, VA, on March 9, 1959, he was the son of David M. Harman and Ronnie F. Harman. Dennis is also survived by his wife, Terri M. Harman of Lynchburg, VA; two sons, Christopher D. Harman and Adam M. Harman, of Lynchburg, VA; Two brothers, Dr. David...

Shirley Hamrick

Shirley Hamrick

Mar 10, 2011

HAMRICK, SHIRLEY HARTSOCK, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away at her home on March 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary, her mother, Bessie and father, Earl as well as her brother, Buddy, and two sisters, Sue and Anita. She is survived by her husband, George, of 56 years; daughter Becky and son-in-law Gary; daughter, Robin; daughter-in-law...

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Mar 5, 2011

Williams, Teresa Cadd, 53, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born September 14, 1957 in Alleghany County, VA. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert (Larry) Whitmore in 1994. Teresa graduated from Alleghany County High School and Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. She was a member of...

Cynthia Obenchain

Cynthia Obenchain

Mar 3, 2011

OBENCHAIN, CYNTHIA DRAPER (CINDY), 56, of Pulaski, VA, went home to her Heavenly Father on March 3, 2011, after battling cancer for the past year. She was the daughter of the late June Draper of Pulaski, VA, and the late Betty Kelley of Eagle Rock, VA. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother; Mickey Draper. Surviving are her...

Esther Reed

Esther Reed

Mar 2, 2011

REED, ESTHER DULANEY, 94, beloved mother and grandmother of Riner, passed away on March 2, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Riner, VA. She was born on March 7, 1916, to the late Harrison and Vina Akers Dulaney in the White Rock community of Floyd County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...