Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

James Ledford

James Ledford

Jan 10, 2010

Ledford, Jr. James V., 84, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday January 10, 2010. He was born on March 3, 1925 to the late Virgie Carden and James V. Ledford, Sr., being a minister for many years, he was a faithful member of Faith Christian Church. Prior to marriage he served in...

Benny Jones

Benny Jones

Jan 8, 2010

JONES, Benny Dale, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side after a short illness. Benny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He departed this life to be with family and friends who have gone before him. His destination is Heaven and he will greet you there. Benny was...

Newton Akers

Newton Akers

Jan 6, 2010

Akers, Newton Leslie, 88, of Childress, VA, was born January 14, 1921 in Alum Ridge, Floyd County; passed away on January 6, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a long time employee of S.G. Wimmer & Son in Christiansburg, VA until his retirement in 1987.Mr. Akers was also a highly decorated combat-veteran of the U.S. Army during World War...

Marquitta Shrader

Marquitta Shrader

Jan 4, 2010

Shrader, Marquitta Diane Bradford, 48, of Elliston left this earth on Sunday, January 3, 2010 to join her heavenly Father and other family members in Heaven. Those there to greet her were her beloved mother, JoAnne Moses Bradford; grandson, Kyle Anthony Shrader; niece, Chelsea Raines; and grandparents Gladys and Harvey Cook, Arthur Moses, and Frank and Pearlie Bradford. Born on...

Macie Duff

Macie Duff

Jan 4, 2010

DUFF, Macie Bowles, 79 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter to the late Daniel James and Grace Wheeling Bowles, she was also preceded in death by her brother; Leslie Henry Bowles. She is survived by her husband; Raymond Duff, brothers and sister-in-law; Walter and Norma Bowles and Essie and Phyllis Bowles, she...

Barbara Alvarez

Barbara Alvarez

Jan 3, 2010

ALVAREZ, Barbara Kanode, “Bobbie”, 61 of Shawsville went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 2, 2010. Bobbie was a long time member of Senneca Baptist Church in Elliston. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Stephanie and James Phillips of Pilot, Joetta and Scott Stewart of Roanoke, grandchildren; Nicholas Phillips of Pilot, Andrew and Raven Phillips of Salem,...

Viola Clark

Viola Clark

Dec 31, 2009

Clark, Viola Jewel Briscoe, 82, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1927 to the late Martin Thomas and Hazel Aumiller Briscoe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur B Clark and her son Larry Clark. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist...

Hollie Nuckols

Hollie Nuckols

Dec 31, 2009

Hollie Mae Lucas Nuckols, 82, of Christiansburg was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Hollie was the daughter of Robert Lucas and Bessie Lucas Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Richardson, Inas...

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Dec 30, 2009

Potts, Michael Eugene (Mike), passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2009. He was born March 24, 1974. He is survived by his mother, Sandra L. Sutphin, of Christiansburg, VA; his father and stepmother, Richard, Sr. and Barbara Potts, of Levington Park, MD, his two brothers, Richard Potts, Jr. (Ricky) and Bryan S. Potts, both of Christiansburg, VA. Michael has three daughters...

Elizabeth Fraley

Elizabeth Fraley

Dec 29, 2009

FRALEY Elizabeth Gilbert Kinnaird Elizabeth Kinnaird Fraley, 89, of Christiansburg passed away at home December 27, 2009. She was born June 4, 1920 to Harriett Cooper and William Elbert Gilbert. Elizabeth grew up in Radford and graduated from Radford College where she was president of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and May Queen. As a young woman, she was an avid...

Frank Yanushewski

Frank Yanushewski

Dec 21, 2009

Yanushewski, Frank Albert, 52, of Christiansburg, VA, died Monday, December 21, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Chester Yanushewski and Pearl Broda, of Baltimore, MD. He is survived by two daughters, Christina Reynolds, of Covington, VA and Katie Vila and her husband, Felix Vila and granddaughter, Kalise Divera,...

Walter Lucas

Walter Lucas

Dec 21, 2009

LUCAS, WALTER HARVEY, SR., age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. The son of the late Walter H. and Minnie D. Lucas he was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. He was a retired supervisor at Federal Mogul in Blacksburg with over thirty four years...

Elizabet Melton

Elizabet Melton

Dec 20, 2009

Melton, Elizabeth K. Linkous, 81, a resident of Highland Ridge Rehab. Center, Dublin, VA, went to be with our Lord, after a long illness on Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was born on January 9, 1928 in Montgomery County to the late Sidney A. and Mildred Dowdy. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Edward F. Linkous and...

Jean Rhudy

Jean Rhudy

Dec 20, 2009

Mrs. Jean Rhudy passed on Dec 20, 2009 in Charlotte, NC after an extended illness. A 25 year resident of Southport, NC, Jean is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Rhudy (Jack). Jean was born Sept 1, 1923 as the oldest child of Joseph Thurman and Edna Thompson Graham. She and her husband were both raised in Christiansburg,...

Earl Dickerson

Earl Dickerson

Dec 19, 2009

Dickerson, Earl Dwight, 70, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was born in Floyd County on March 17, 1939 to his beloved parents, the late Holice McKinley and India Belle Lester Dickerson. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Edward McKinley Dickerson and A.D. Dickerson. He retired from the Radford...

Bobbie Jo Lee

Bobbie Jo Lee

Dec 16, 2009

Lee, Bobbie Jo Creed, 43, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was born on July 29, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother, Romona C. Creed. She is survived by her husband, Charles Lee, Jr.; father, Robert Lewis Creed; daughters, Melinda Nicole Creed and Jessica Renee Dove; step daughter, Breigh Anna Cupp; brothers,...

Arthur Crawford

Arthur Crawford

Dec 13, 2009

Crawford, Jr., Arthur Lee, 74, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. He was born on June 4, 1935 to the late Arthur Lee and Courean Harrah Crawford, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wells Crawford, and grandson, Kevin Miller. Art retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad after 29 years of service...

Morgan Hickok

Morgan Hickok

Dec 12, 2009

Hickok, Jr., Morgan Deale, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born in Columbus, OH on April 20, 1935 to the late Morgan D. and Reba Maberry Hickok, Sr. He is survived by several cousins including a special cousin, Reba Ellen Worrell. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Willows Nursing Staff...

Josie Biggs

Josie Biggs

Dec 7, 2009

Biggs, Josie Parrino, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1917 in Cheneyville, LA. In celebration and memory of the life of Josie Parrino Biggs who lived life in the service of family, friends and those in need of comfort who went to be with the Lord, who she took...

Gloria Welles

Gloria Welles

Dec 3, 2009

Welles, Gloria Theresa Potter, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Enfield, CT and Scarborough, Maine, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Franklin Welles; her companion, Robert Hackett; and sister, Anna Mary Murphy. She is survived by her sons, Ronald W. Welles and wife, Karen N. Welles, of Christiansburg, VA, Jeffrey...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

James Ledford

James Ledford

Jan 10, 2010

Ledford, Jr. James V., 84, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday January 10, 2010. He was born on March 3, 1925 to the late Virgie Carden and James V. Ledford, Sr., being a minister for many years, he was a faithful member of Faith Christian Church. Prior to marriage he served in...

Benny Jones

Benny Jones

Jan 8, 2010

JONES, Benny Dale, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side after a short illness. Benny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He departed this life to be with family and friends who have gone before him. His destination is Heaven and he will greet you there. Benny was...

Newton Akers

Newton Akers

Jan 6, 2010

Akers, Newton Leslie, 88, of Childress, VA, was born January 14, 1921 in Alum Ridge, Floyd County; passed away on January 6, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a long time employee of S.G. Wimmer & Son in Christiansburg, VA until his retirement in 1987.Mr. Akers was also a highly decorated combat-veteran of the U.S. Army during World War...

Marquitta Shrader

Marquitta Shrader

Jan 4, 2010

Shrader, Marquitta Diane Bradford, 48, of Elliston left this earth on Sunday, January 3, 2010 to join her heavenly Father and other family members in Heaven. Those there to greet her were her beloved mother, JoAnne Moses Bradford; grandson, Kyle Anthony Shrader; niece, Chelsea Raines; and grandparents Gladys and Harvey Cook, Arthur Moses, and Frank and Pearlie Bradford. Born on...

Macie Duff

Macie Duff

Jan 4, 2010

DUFF, Macie Bowles, 79 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter to the late Daniel James and Grace Wheeling Bowles, she was also preceded in death by her brother; Leslie Henry Bowles. She is survived by her husband; Raymond Duff, brothers and sister-in-law; Walter and Norma Bowles and Essie and Phyllis Bowles, she...

Barbara Alvarez

Barbara Alvarez

Jan 3, 2010

ALVAREZ, Barbara Kanode, “Bobbie”, 61 of Shawsville went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 2, 2010. Bobbie was a long time member of Senneca Baptist Church in Elliston. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Stephanie and James Phillips of Pilot, Joetta and Scott Stewart of Roanoke, grandchildren; Nicholas Phillips of Pilot, Andrew and Raven Phillips of Salem,...

Viola Clark

Viola Clark

Dec 31, 2009

Clark, Viola Jewel Briscoe, 82, of Elliston, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1927 to the late Martin Thomas and Hazel Aumiller Briscoe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur B Clark and her son Larry Clark. She was a member of Big Spring Baptist...

Hollie Nuckols

Hollie Nuckols

Dec 31, 2009

Hollie Mae Lucas Nuckols, 82, of Christiansburg was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Hollie was the daughter of Robert Lucas and Bessie Lucas Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Richardson, Inas...

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Dec 30, 2009

Potts, Michael Eugene (Mike), passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2009. He was born March 24, 1974. He is survived by his mother, Sandra L. Sutphin, of Christiansburg, VA; his father and stepmother, Richard, Sr. and Barbara Potts, of Levington Park, MD, his two brothers, Richard Potts, Jr. (Ricky) and Bryan S. Potts, both of Christiansburg, VA. Michael has three daughters...

Elizabeth Fraley

Elizabeth Fraley

Dec 29, 2009

FRALEY Elizabeth Gilbert Kinnaird Elizabeth Kinnaird Fraley, 89, of Christiansburg passed away at home December 27, 2009. She was born June 4, 1920 to Harriett Cooper and William Elbert Gilbert. Elizabeth grew up in Radford and graduated from Radford College where she was president of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and May Queen. As a young woman, she was an avid...

Frank Yanushewski

Frank Yanushewski

Dec 21, 2009

Yanushewski, Frank Albert, 52, of Christiansburg, VA, died Monday, December 21, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Chester Yanushewski and Pearl Broda, of Baltimore, MD. He is survived by two daughters, Christina Reynolds, of Covington, VA and Katie Vila and her husband, Felix Vila and granddaughter, Kalise Divera,...

Walter Lucas

Walter Lucas

Dec 21, 2009

LUCAS, WALTER HARVEY, SR., age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. The son of the late Walter H. and Minnie D. Lucas he was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. He was a retired supervisor at Federal Mogul in Blacksburg with over thirty four years...

Elizabet Melton

Elizabet Melton

Dec 20, 2009

Melton, Elizabeth K. Linkous, 81, a resident of Highland Ridge Rehab. Center, Dublin, VA, went to be with our Lord, after a long illness on Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was born on January 9, 1928 in Montgomery County to the late Sidney A. and Mildred Dowdy. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Edward F. Linkous and...

Jean Rhudy

Jean Rhudy

Dec 20, 2009

Mrs. Jean Rhudy passed on Dec 20, 2009 in Charlotte, NC after an extended illness. A 25 year resident of Southport, NC, Jean is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Rhudy (Jack). Jean was born Sept 1, 1923 as the oldest child of Joseph Thurman and Edna Thompson Graham. She and her husband were both raised in Christiansburg,...

Earl Dickerson

Earl Dickerson

Dec 19, 2009

Dickerson, Earl Dwight, 70, of Blacksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was born in Floyd County on March 17, 1939 to his beloved parents, the late Holice McKinley and India Belle Lester Dickerson. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Edward McKinley Dickerson and A.D. Dickerson. He retired from the Radford...

Bobbie Jo Lee

Bobbie Jo Lee

Dec 16, 2009

Lee, Bobbie Jo Creed, 43, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was born on July 29, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother, Romona C. Creed. She is survived by her husband, Charles Lee, Jr.; father, Robert Lewis Creed; daughters, Melinda Nicole Creed and Jessica Renee Dove; step daughter, Breigh Anna Cupp; brothers,...

Arthur Crawford

Arthur Crawford

Dec 13, 2009

Crawford, Jr., Arthur Lee, 74, of Pilot, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. He was born on June 4, 1935 to the late Arthur Lee and Courean Harrah Crawford, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wells Crawford, and grandson, Kevin Miller. Art retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad after 29 years of service...

Morgan Hickok

Morgan Hickok

Dec 12, 2009

Hickok, Jr., Morgan Deale, 74, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born in Columbus, OH on April 20, 1935 to the late Morgan D. and Reba Maberry Hickok, Sr. He is survived by several cousins including a special cousin, Reba Ellen Worrell. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Willows Nursing Staff...

Josie Biggs

Josie Biggs

Dec 7, 2009

Biggs, Josie Parrino, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was born on January 2, 1917 in Cheneyville, LA. In celebration and memory of the life of Josie Parrino Biggs who lived life in the service of family, friends and those in need of comfort who went to be with the Lord, who she took...

Gloria Welles

Gloria Welles

Dec 3, 2009

Welles, Gloria Theresa Potter, 87, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Enfield, CT and Scarborough, Maine, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Franklin Welles; her companion, Robert Hackett; and sister, Anna Mary Murphy. She is survived by her sons, Ronald W. Welles and wife, Karen N. Welles, of Christiansburg, VA, Jeffrey...

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