Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Helen Nowlin

Helen Nowlin

Jul 27, 2010

NOWLIN, Helen Burton Duncan 87 of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Ms. Nowlin was a member of Wabun Congregational Holiness Church. She was born June 22, 1923. The daughter to the late George and Ethel Altizer Burton she was also preceded in death by her sons; Jimmy Duncan and Dwight Duncan, brothers; Esker Burton, Harless Burton and Harvey...

Charlotte Gearheart

Charlotte Gearheart

Jul 25, 2010

Gearheart, Charlotte Patrick, 90 of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was born December 19, 1919 a daughter to the late Warren H. Patrick and Ruby Jones Patrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband; George W. (Bill) Gearheart, Sr., two brothers; Warren H. Patrick, Jr. and Don Patrick. She is...

Evelyn Burton

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;...

Howard Miller

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;...

Mary Long

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...

Estelle Castor

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;...

Dorothy Corte

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...

Dorothy Corte

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.

Mary Jones

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,...

Kyle Bishop

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....

Haven Bland

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.

Estel Ogle

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....

Erbie Young

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...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Helen Nowlin

Helen Nowlin

Jul 27, 2010

NOWLIN, Helen Burton Duncan 87 of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Ms. Nowlin was a member of Wabun Congregational Holiness Church. She was born June 22, 1923. The daughter to the late George and Ethel Altizer Burton she was also preceded in death by her sons; Jimmy Duncan and Dwight Duncan, brothers; Esker Burton, Harless Burton and Harvey...

Charlotte Gearheart

Charlotte Gearheart

Jul 25, 2010

Gearheart, Charlotte Patrick, 90 of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was born December 19, 1919 a daughter to the late Warren H. Patrick and Ruby Jones Patrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband; George W. (Bill) Gearheart, Sr., two brothers; Warren H. Patrick, Jr. and Don Patrick. She is...

Evelyn Burton

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;...

Howard Miller

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;...

Mary Long

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...

Estelle Castor

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;...

Dorothy Corte

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...

Dorothy Corte

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.

Mary Jones

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,...

Kyle Bishop

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....

Haven Bland

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.

Estel Ogle

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....

Erbie Young

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...