Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Ronald Sheppard

Ronald Sheppard

Apr 2, 2010

Sheppard, Ronald “Ronnie” Franklin, age 49, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the home with his mom and dad by his side. He is survived his parents, LeRoy and Linda Sheppard; his daughter, Roni Leigh Sheppard; and granddaughter, Lillian Belle Whitt of Alderson, WV. He is also survived by his sister, Tammy Fitzkee and husband...

Julie Rife

Julie Rife

Mar 31, 2010

Rife, Julie Ann Sigmon, 37, of Radford, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Roger Rife; her mother, Debra Kiser and step-father, Andrew Kiser, of Blacksburg; daughters, April Brannock, Ashley Brannock and Stephanie Richards; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Robin Roop, of Dublin, VA; 3 grandchildren, Landon, Emma and Laykn; step-children, Cara, Josh, Stephen...

Myrtle Maxwell

Myrtle Maxwell

Mar 30, 2010

Myrtle Marie Wood Maxwell, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was born on August 23, 1928 in Camp Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of the late George and Annie Wood. Myrtle was a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who never failed to share her love with everyone in...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Annie Ashworth

Annie Ashworth

Mar 29, 2010

Ashworth, Annie Lovern, 75, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, March 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Aaron Lovern; her son, Dale Ashworth. She is survived by her husband, Charles F. Ashworth; her children, Donald Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Diana Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Douglas and Lisa Ashworth,...

Duncan Murry

Duncan Murry

Mar 28, 2010

Murray, Duncan Elbert Jr., age 66, of Christiansburg, VA, died on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Fairview Home in Pulaski, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Duncan Elbert Murray, and Ethel Atkinson Murray. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Cleo Murray Gill and Phoebe Murray Adams, and, a nephew Edward Allen Gill. He...

Frank Bersch

Frank Bersch

Mar 26, 2010

Frank P. Bersch, 85, of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, March 26, 2010, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. He was born July 4, 1924, in Buckingham County, VA, son of the late James E. Bersch and Lucy P. Bersch. He was a faithful member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Christiansburg and a member of the Lion's...

Hattie Moore

Hattie Moore

Mar 20, 2010

MOORE, HATTIE LOAR, age 95, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2010 in her home, on the "Powder Plant Road", St. Rt. #114, Radford, Va., where she has lived for the past 72 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James A. Moore, to whom she was married for 62 years. She was a faithful member of Belview United Methodist...

Lewis Meredith

Lewis Meredith

Mar 20, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Gelois Robinson

Gelois Robinson

Mar 20, 2010

ROBINSON, GELOIS MAE KINNEY, age 78, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Live Oak, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie Robinson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Brooks and husband, Darrell and their children, Kim Ramirez & husband, Ricardo, Christi Brooks; sons and...

Gelois Robinson

Gelois Robinson

Mar 20, 2010

ROBINSON, GELOIS MAE KINNEY, age 78, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Live Oak, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie Robinson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Brooks and husband, Darrell and their children, Kim Ramirez & husband, Ricardo, Christi Brooks; sons and...

Beverley Billingsley

Beverley Billingsley

Mar 19, 2010

Billingsley, Beverley Jean Price, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 19, 2010. She was born September 15, 1935 in Montgomery County to the late J. Randolph and Rebecca Landes Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. “Jimbo” Billingsley, Jr. and mother-in-law, Margaret Billingsley. She taught Spanish for fifteen...

Janice Hixon

Janice Hixon

Mar 18, 2010

Hixon, Janice Louise Holcomb, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Thursday, March 18, 2010. She was born December 11, 1930 in Tazewell County to the late Harold and Josie Catron Holcomb. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lela McGuyer and a brother Alfred Holcomb. She was a faithful member of Cambria...

Amy Collins

Amy Collins

Mar 17, 2010

Collins, Amy Clarise Dowdy, 54, of Christiansburg, VA, went to God’s Kitchen on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was born March 15, 1956 in Oakland CA. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Eugene Lebbert. She was an avid baker, antique collector, and loved cats and lighthouses. She is survived by her husband, Mark Collins; daughter, Jessica Dowdy...

Sue Vernon

Sue Vernon

Mar 17, 2010

VERNON, SUE WEAVER, of Riner, VA passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. Mrs. Vernon was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. She is survived by one brother, W. Scott Weaver and wife, Ruth, Christiansburg; five nieces and three nephews, Fed. Judge Cindy Weaver, Florence, AL, Dr. W. Scott Weaver and...

Thomas Foster

Thomas Foster

Mar 15, 2010

Foster, Thomas Lee, 63, of Christiansburg died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Foster; granddaughter, Linda Ponder Good; neighbors, Sammy and Harriet; and many friends over the years. The family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 2010 at Horne Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Cards of sympathy and memorial contributions to...

James Pearman

James Pearman

Mar 14, 2010

Pearman, James E., 84, of Shawsville, VA passed from this life to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 14, 2010. He joins his father and mother, Elbert W. and Lavinia C. Pearman, eight brothers and sisters, and beloved grandson, Cory James Keeling. Jim was born in Shawsville and spent his life working to make it the best...

Ryley Sheppard

Ryley Sheppard

Mar 10, 2010

Sheppard, Ryley Irdinia, 6 week old infant daughter of Carrington M. Linkous and Steven E. Sheppard, of Blacksburg, VA, went to play with the angels on March 10, 2010. Survived by maternal grandparents, Lisa M. Linkous, of Pulaski, VA, Dale M. Linkous and Debbie Smith, of Christiansburg, VA.; paternal grandmother, Katriena Moffit, of Winston Salem, NC; maternal great grandmothers, Sarah...

Evelyn Oliver

Evelyn Oliver

Mar 9, 2010

Oliver, Evelyn “Mimi” Weeks, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Oliver, and her parents, Ira and Elizabeth Wayne Weeks. Evelyn worked at the Radford Arsenal for 36 years and is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lee Robinett and her husband,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Ronald Sheppard

Ronald Sheppard

Apr 2, 2010

Sheppard, Ronald “Ronnie” Franklin, age 49, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the home with his mom and dad by his side. He is survived his parents, LeRoy and Linda Sheppard; his daughter, Roni Leigh Sheppard; and granddaughter, Lillian Belle Whitt of Alderson, WV. He is also survived by his sister, Tammy Fitzkee and husband...

Julie Rife

Julie Rife

Mar 31, 2010

Rife, Julie Ann Sigmon, 37, of Radford, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Roger Rife; her mother, Debra Kiser and step-father, Andrew Kiser, of Blacksburg; daughters, April Brannock, Ashley Brannock and Stephanie Richards; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Robin Roop, of Dublin, VA; 3 grandchildren, Landon, Emma and Laykn; step-children, Cara, Josh, Stephen...

Myrtle Maxwell

Myrtle Maxwell

Mar 30, 2010

Myrtle Marie Wood Maxwell, 81, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was born on August 23, 1928 in Camp Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of the late George and Annie Wood. Myrtle was a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who never failed to share her love with everyone in...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Ernest Lewis

Ernest Lewis

Mar 30, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Annie Ashworth

Annie Ashworth

Mar 29, 2010

Ashworth, Annie Lovern, 75, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, March 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Aaron Lovern; her son, Dale Ashworth. She is survived by her husband, Charles F. Ashworth; her children, Donald Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Diana Ashworth, of Christiansburg, VA, Douglas and Lisa Ashworth,...

Duncan Murry

Duncan Murry

Mar 28, 2010

Murray, Duncan Elbert Jr., age 66, of Christiansburg, VA, died on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Fairview Home in Pulaski, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Duncan Elbert Murray, and Ethel Atkinson Murray. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Cleo Murray Gill and Phoebe Murray Adams, and, a nephew Edward Allen Gill. He...

Frank Bersch

Frank Bersch

Mar 26, 2010

Frank P. Bersch, 85, of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, March 26, 2010, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. He was born July 4, 1924, in Buckingham County, VA, son of the late James E. Bersch and Lucy P. Bersch. He was a faithful member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Christiansburg and a member of the Lion's...

Hattie Moore

Hattie Moore

Mar 20, 2010

MOORE, HATTIE LOAR, age 95, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2010 in her home, on the "Powder Plant Road", St. Rt. #114, Radford, Va., where she has lived for the past 72 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James A. Moore, to whom she was married for 62 years. She was a faithful member of Belview United Methodist...

Lewis Meredith

Lewis Meredith

Mar 20, 2010

Meredith, Ernest Lewis, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born on February 4, 1925 to Ernest and Gladys Meredith of Pilot, VA. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the 752nd tank battalion with the 88th division as T4 Sergeant based in Italy. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery...

Gelois Robinson

Gelois Robinson

Mar 20, 2010

ROBINSON, GELOIS MAE KINNEY, age 78, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Live Oak, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie Robinson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Brooks and husband, Darrell and their children, Kim Ramirez & husband, Ricardo, Christi Brooks; sons and...

Gelois Robinson

Gelois Robinson

Mar 20, 2010

ROBINSON, GELOIS MAE KINNEY, age 78, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Live Oak, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zollie Robinson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Brooks and husband, Darrell and their children, Kim Ramirez & husband, Ricardo, Christi Brooks; sons and...

Beverley Billingsley

Beverley Billingsley

Mar 19, 2010

Billingsley, Beverley Jean Price, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 19, 2010. She was born September 15, 1935 in Montgomery County to the late J. Randolph and Rebecca Landes Price. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. “Jimbo” Billingsley, Jr. and mother-in-law, Margaret Billingsley. She taught Spanish for fifteen...

Janice Hixon

Janice Hixon

Mar 18, 2010

Hixon, Janice Louise Holcomb, 79, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Thursday, March 18, 2010. She was born December 11, 1930 in Tazewell County to the late Harold and Josie Catron Holcomb. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lela McGuyer and a brother Alfred Holcomb. She was a faithful member of Cambria...

Amy Collins

Amy Collins

Mar 17, 2010

Collins, Amy Clarise Dowdy, 54, of Christiansburg, VA, went to God’s Kitchen on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was born March 15, 1956 in Oakland CA. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Eugene Lebbert. She was an avid baker, antique collector, and loved cats and lighthouses. She is survived by her husband, Mark Collins; daughter, Jessica Dowdy...

Sue Vernon

Sue Vernon

Mar 17, 2010

VERNON, SUE WEAVER, of Riner, VA passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. Mrs. Vernon was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. She is survived by one brother, W. Scott Weaver and wife, Ruth, Christiansburg; five nieces and three nephews, Fed. Judge Cindy Weaver, Florence, AL, Dr. W. Scott Weaver and...

Thomas Foster

Thomas Foster

Mar 15, 2010

Foster, Thomas Lee, 63, of Christiansburg died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Foster; granddaughter, Linda Ponder Good; neighbors, Sammy and Harriet; and many friends over the years. The family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 2010 at Horne Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Cards of sympathy and memorial contributions to...

James Pearman

James Pearman

Mar 14, 2010

Pearman, James E., 84, of Shawsville, VA passed from this life to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 14, 2010. He joins his father and mother, Elbert W. and Lavinia C. Pearman, eight brothers and sisters, and beloved grandson, Cory James Keeling. Jim was born in Shawsville and spent his life working to make it the best...

Ryley Sheppard

Ryley Sheppard

Mar 10, 2010

Sheppard, Ryley Irdinia, 6 week old infant daughter of Carrington M. Linkous and Steven E. Sheppard, of Blacksburg, VA, went to play with the angels on March 10, 2010. Survived by maternal grandparents, Lisa M. Linkous, of Pulaski, VA, Dale M. Linkous and Debbie Smith, of Christiansburg, VA.; paternal grandmother, Katriena Moffit, of Winston Salem, NC; maternal great grandmothers, Sarah...

Evelyn Oliver

Evelyn Oliver

Mar 9, 2010

Oliver, Evelyn “Mimi” Weeks, 85, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Oliver, and her parents, Ira and Elizabeth Wayne Weeks. Evelyn worked at the Radford Arsenal for 36 years and is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lee Robinett and her husband,...

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