Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Kenton Allen

Kenton Allen

Aug 24, 2010

Allen, Kenton Edward (Kenny), 55, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Allen, and a brother, Ronnie Smith. He is survived by his wife, Judy Allen; daughter, Chasity Allen; granddaughter, Larissa Allen; mother, Gaynelle Allen; sister, Tana Newman; sister-in-law, Nancy Thompson and husband Danny, and many other...

Ann Radcliff

Ann Radcliff

Aug 19, 2010

Radcliff, Ida Ann Haught, 69, of Blacksburg, VA passes away on Thursday, August 19, 2010. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 11:00 am in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, VA.

Jacob Atkinson

Jacob Atkinson

Aug 17, 2010

Atkinson, Jacob Matthew On Monday, August 16, 2010, Jacob Matthew Atkinson journeyed home to be with the Lord. A beloved son, family member and friend to so many, Jacob will be missed by all, yet his life and short time with us will be forever remembered by his beautiful smile and big blue eyes, cherished and celebrated. Jacob 18, had...

Gloria Hornbarger

Gloria Hornbarger

Aug 16, 2010

Hornbarger, Gloria Lester, 75, departed this life on August 16, 2010 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Fincastle, VA to the late Tra Damon Lester and Clydia Cox Lester. The family moved to Peoria, Illinois and after the death of Mr. Lester, the family returned to the Indian Valley...

Frankie Bain

Frankie Bain

Aug 15, 2010

Bain, Frankie Dickerson, of Rutledge, GA, went to be with her Lord Jesus on August 14, 2010, her family members were present when she began her eternal journey. She was the daughter of the late James Blane and Bertha Quesenberry Dickerson and was born in 1919 in Floyd County, Virginia. She married the late Marshall Bain in 1940 and they...

Rachel Hixon

Rachel Hixon

Aug 12, 2010

Hixon, Rachel N., 75, a resident of our Lady of the Valley Assisted Living of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, VA on April 18, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Pearl Akers....

Gary Brooks

Gary Brooks

Aug 12, 2010

Brooks, Gary Alan (Gambler), 60, of Shawsville, VA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was born August 3, 1950 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Earl and Ora Ayers Brooks. He made his life’s living as a truck driver for over 35 years. He is survived by his son, Brandon Brooks; brother, Dennis Brooks and wife Gayle;...

George Stewart

George Stewart

Aug 9, 2010

Stewart, George Jackson, 64, of Radford, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010. He was born February 22, 1946in Montgomery County, VA to the late Clyde Wade and Lola Bond Stewart. He was also preceded in death by brother, Raymond S. Stewart; brother-in-law, Stephen Grubb; and father-in-law, Charles Jewell. He retired after 35 years as a security guard at...

Almeda Linkous

Almeda Linkous

Aug 9, 2010

LINKOUS, Almeda Lorraine 47 of Pilot went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 9, 2010. Almeda was a loving daughter, wife, mother and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father; Lee C. Hale, and grandparents; Gordon & Roenie Alderman and Roy & Almeda Hale. She is survived by her husband; Ricky G. Linkous, sons; Ricky...

James Jones

James Jones

Aug 6, 2010

James Carlyle ( Carl) Jones, 86 , of Christiansburg, Virginia, boarded the gospel flyer August 5,2010, as it paused briefly on it's heaven bound journey. The conductor our Lord Jesus Christ assisted him in starting his homeward bound journey. Carl was born December 22, 1923 in Albemarle county Virginia, to the late James Walter and Maddie Gay Niday Jones. Shortly...

Trixie Long

Trixie Long

Aug 6, 2010

Long, Trixie Wiley, 60, of Radford, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2010. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. For 19 years she worked as a special education instructional aide in Montgomery County elementary schools. She was also an active member of Belmont Christian Church. Trixie was born in Sinks Grove,...

Pamela Price

Pamela Price

Aug 6, 2010

PRICE, PAMELA RENE, age 40, of Elliston, died early Friday, August 6, 2010 from injuries received in an auto accident. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin W. Furrow, niece, Bobbie Moses and nephew Denny Akers. Surviving are her mother Loretta E. Furrow; best friend and ex-husband, Bobby Price; the love of her life, her son Derek Price;...

Donna Watson

Donna Watson

Aug 4, 2010

Watson, Donna Mae Johnson, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son, William R. (Rick) Watson, Jr. and her father, George A. Johnson. She leaves behind her husband of 50 years, William R. (Bill) Watson; two daughters, Maria Watson of Christiansburg, VA and Jeri...

Aluvia Jennings

Aluvia Jennings

Aug 4, 2010

Jennings, Aluvia (Lou) Lester of Christiansburg passed away peacefully August 4, 2010 at the age of 93 with her only child at her side, Connie Graham and R.D, the son she never had. She was born in Floyd, VA, the daughter of Everett and Erdia Lester. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Charlie O. Jennings...

Joshua Blevins

Joshua Blevins

Aug 3, 2010

BLEVINS, JOSHUA SETH, age 19, of Floyd passed away Tuesday night, August 3, 2010 from injuries received in an auto accident. A wonderful son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend he was loved and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Boyd and Jeanette Hinkley. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother and step-father,...

Suzette Fariss

Suzette Fariss

Aug 3, 2010

Fariss, Golonda Suzette Thigpen, won her battle with breast cancer on August 3, 2010 at 2:45am. She set her mind to fight the disease with everything she had and she fought fiercely until the end. She lived her life in the New River Valley and loved sitting on her porch at her home in Christiansburg. Suzette spent the entirety of...

Anne Hering

Anne Hering

Aug 3, 2010

Anne Osler Hering, 90, of Blacksburg, VA, formerly of Washington, D.C., died August 3, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Frederic Bruce Osler and Marie Adela Osler, and sister of the late, Frederic Bruce Osler, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Scott Darby and her husband, Father Alexander L. Darby, III, of Christiansburg, and her son,...

Danny Burke

Danny Burke

Aug 2, 2010

Burke, Danny Lee, 57, of Floyd passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010. He passed peacefully while surrounded by many loved ones. Preceded in death by his mother, Annie W. Dalton and father Sherman Lee Burke. Survived are his one daughter, Jennifer and husband Jason Gill. Three brothers, Greg and wife Sherry Dalton and children Walker, Jamie and Beth. Mark...

Stella Kozar

Stella Kozar

Aug 2, 2010

Stella Mae Howard Kozar, 81 of Christiansburg passed away August 1, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Charlie and Nellie Howard. She is also preceded in death by her husband Louis Kozar, granddaughter Jessica Kozar, siblings Earlie Rae, Charlie, Martha, Maxine, Shirley, & Sandra & brothers-in-law Steve & Charlie Kozar. She is survived by...

Lacy Cole, Sr.

Lacy Cole, Sr.

Jul 30, 2010

Lacy Lee Cole, Sr., 77, of Pilot, VA, died peacefully with his family at his side in his home on July 30, 2010, and went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church, and a lifelong resident of Pilot. Lee was predeceased in death by his father and mother,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Kenton Allen

Kenton Allen

Aug 24, 2010

Allen, Kenton Edward (Kenny), 55, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Allen, and a brother, Ronnie Smith. He is survived by his wife, Judy Allen; daughter, Chasity Allen; granddaughter, Larissa Allen; mother, Gaynelle Allen; sister, Tana Newman; sister-in-law, Nancy Thompson and husband Danny, and many other...

Ann Radcliff

Ann Radcliff

Aug 19, 2010

Radcliff, Ida Ann Haught, 69, of Blacksburg, VA passes away on Thursday, August 19, 2010. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 11:00 am in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville, VA.

Jacob Atkinson

Jacob Atkinson

Aug 17, 2010

Atkinson, Jacob Matthew On Monday, August 16, 2010, Jacob Matthew Atkinson journeyed home to be with the Lord. A beloved son, family member and friend to so many, Jacob will be missed by all, yet his life and short time with us will be forever remembered by his beautiful smile and big blue eyes, cherished and celebrated. Jacob 18, had...

Gloria Hornbarger

Gloria Hornbarger

Aug 16, 2010

Hornbarger, Gloria Lester, 75, departed this life on August 16, 2010 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on August 1, 1934 in Fincastle, VA to the late Tra Damon Lester and Clydia Cox Lester. The family moved to Peoria, Illinois and after the death of Mr. Lester, the family returned to the Indian Valley...

Frankie Bain

Frankie Bain

Aug 15, 2010

Bain, Frankie Dickerson, of Rutledge, GA, went to be with her Lord Jesus on August 14, 2010, her family members were present when she began her eternal journey. She was the daughter of the late James Blane and Bertha Quesenberry Dickerson and was born in 1919 in Floyd County, Virginia. She married the late Marshall Bain in 1940 and they...

Rachel Hixon

Rachel Hixon

Aug 12, 2010

Hixon, Rachel N., 75, a resident of our Lady of the Valley Assisted Living of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, VA on April 18, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Pearl Akers....

Gary Brooks

Gary Brooks

Aug 12, 2010

Brooks, Gary Alan (Gambler), 60, of Shawsville, VA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. He was born August 3, 1950 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Earl and Ora Ayers Brooks. He made his life’s living as a truck driver for over 35 years. He is survived by his son, Brandon Brooks; brother, Dennis Brooks and wife Gayle;...

George Stewart

George Stewart

Aug 9, 2010

Stewart, George Jackson, 64, of Radford, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010. He was born February 22, 1946in Montgomery County, VA to the late Clyde Wade and Lola Bond Stewart. He was also preceded in death by brother, Raymond S. Stewart; brother-in-law, Stephen Grubb; and father-in-law, Charles Jewell. He retired after 35 years as a security guard at...

Almeda Linkous

Almeda Linkous

Aug 9, 2010

LINKOUS, Almeda Lorraine 47 of Pilot went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 9, 2010. Almeda was a loving daughter, wife, mother and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father; Lee C. Hale, and grandparents; Gordon & Roenie Alderman and Roy & Almeda Hale. She is survived by her husband; Ricky G. Linkous, sons; Ricky...

James Jones

James Jones

Aug 6, 2010

James Carlyle ( Carl) Jones, 86 , of Christiansburg, Virginia, boarded the gospel flyer August 5,2010, as it paused briefly on it's heaven bound journey. The conductor our Lord Jesus Christ assisted him in starting his homeward bound journey. Carl was born December 22, 1923 in Albemarle county Virginia, to the late James Walter and Maddie Gay Niday Jones. Shortly...

Trixie Long

Trixie Long

Aug 6, 2010

Long, Trixie Wiley, 60, of Radford, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2010. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. For 19 years she worked as a special education instructional aide in Montgomery County elementary schools. She was also an active member of Belmont Christian Church. Trixie was born in Sinks Grove,...

Pamela Price

Pamela Price

Aug 6, 2010

PRICE, PAMELA RENE, age 40, of Elliston, died early Friday, August 6, 2010 from injuries received in an auto accident. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin W. Furrow, niece, Bobbie Moses and nephew Denny Akers. Surviving are her mother Loretta E. Furrow; best friend and ex-husband, Bobby Price; the love of her life, her son Derek Price;...

Donna Watson

Donna Watson

Aug 4, 2010

Watson, Donna Mae Johnson, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her son, William R. (Rick) Watson, Jr. and her father, George A. Johnson. She leaves behind her husband of 50 years, William R. (Bill) Watson; two daughters, Maria Watson of Christiansburg, VA and Jeri...

Aluvia Jennings

Aluvia Jennings

Aug 4, 2010

Jennings, Aluvia (Lou) Lester of Christiansburg passed away peacefully August 4, 2010 at the age of 93 with her only child at her side, Connie Graham and R.D, the son she never had. She was born in Floyd, VA, the daughter of Everett and Erdia Lester. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Charlie O. Jennings...

Joshua Blevins

Joshua Blevins

Aug 3, 2010

BLEVINS, JOSHUA SETH, age 19, of Floyd passed away Tuesday night, August 3, 2010 from injuries received in an auto accident. A wonderful son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend he was loved and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Boyd and Jeanette Hinkley. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother and step-father,...

Suzette Fariss

Suzette Fariss

Aug 3, 2010

Fariss, Golonda Suzette Thigpen, won her battle with breast cancer on August 3, 2010 at 2:45am. She set her mind to fight the disease with everything she had and she fought fiercely until the end. She lived her life in the New River Valley and loved sitting on her porch at her home in Christiansburg. Suzette spent the entirety of...

Anne Hering

Anne Hering

Aug 3, 2010

Anne Osler Hering, 90, of Blacksburg, VA, formerly of Washington, D.C., died August 3, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Frederic Bruce Osler and Marie Adela Osler, and sister of the late, Frederic Bruce Osler, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Scott Darby and her husband, Father Alexander L. Darby, III, of Christiansburg, and her son,...

Danny Burke

Danny Burke

Aug 2, 2010

Burke, Danny Lee, 57, of Floyd passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010. He passed peacefully while surrounded by many loved ones. Preceded in death by his mother, Annie W. Dalton and father Sherman Lee Burke. Survived are his one daughter, Jennifer and husband Jason Gill. Three brothers, Greg and wife Sherry Dalton and children Walker, Jamie and Beth. Mark...

Stella Kozar

Stella Kozar

Aug 2, 2010

Stella Mae Howard Kozar, 81 of Christiansburg passed away August 1, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Charlie and Nellie Howard. She is also preceded in death by her husband Louis Kozar, granddaughter Jessica Kozar, siblings Earlie Rae, Charlie, Martha, Maxine, Shirley, & Sandra & brothers-in-law Steve & Charlie Kozar. She is survived by...

Lacy Cole, Sr.

Lacy Cole, Sr.

Jul 30, 2010

Lacy Lee Cole, Sr., 77, of Pilot, VA, died peacefully with his family at his side in his home on July 30, 2010, and went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church, and a lifelong resident of Pilot. Lee was predeceased in death by his father and mother,...

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