Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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,...

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Mar 9, 2010

Jones, Patricia G., age 65, of Christiansburg, VA, passed from this life into her new home on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel L. Jones; parents, William and Cora Graham; sister, Margaret Harris and brother, Bud Graham. She is survived by her son,...

James Carroll

James Carroll

Mar 6, 2010

Carroll, James David, “John”, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away March 6, 2010. John was a son to the late Frank Addison and Ethel Dobbins Carroll. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Aline Kessinger, and two brothers, James C. Quesenberry and Gordon Quesenberry. Mr. Carroll is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vickie C. and Phillip Clauer; grandchildren,...

Mary Cruce

Mary Cruce

Mar 4, 2010

Navy Lt. Commander Mary Ruth Anderson Cruce On March 4, 2010, retired Navy LT Commander Mary Ruth Anderson Cruce, of Christiansburg, died of natural causes at Wheatland Hills. She had recently celebrated her 94th birthday. Mary Ruth was the daughter of the late John Clifford and Winnie Whitlock Anderson. She was born in West Virginia and raised in Christiansburg. Upon...

Patricia Smeltzer

Patricia Smeltzer

Mar 3, 2010

SMELTZER, PATRICIA WRIGHT “Patsy”, devoted wife, mother and friend, age 49, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, William Archie Wright and grandmother, Lillie Graham. Patsy’s love of life and family is carried on by her loving...

Jerry Thompson

Jerry Thompson

Mar 2, 2010

Thompson Sr., Jerry Ray, 66, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Monte and Ada Thompson; brothers, Davis, Alfred and Randolph Thompson. He is survived by his wife Shirley W. Thompson, of Christiansburg, Va ; children, Jerry and Tammy...

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Mar 2, 2010

SMITH, DONNA GRIFFITH, age 39, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2010. Proceeded in death by her parents, Donald and Pauline T. Griffith she is survived by husband, Dennis Smith; children, Ashley Smith and fiancé, J.C.Booth, Brandon Smith and fiancé, Kara Harris, Casey Smith and fiancé, Paul Adkins; Grandchildren, Tyler, Natalie and Seth; grandmother,...

Nathan Atkinson

Nathan Atkinson

Feb 26, 2010

Atkinson, Nathan Ezra, 33, of Shawsville, passed away Feb. 26, 2010. In This Place You Held Sacred, You Now Are Free. Mr. Atkinson was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Gardinia Ridpath. He is survived by his grandparents, Robert Maurice and Helen Rutrough Atkinson, of Radford, and Alfred Landon and Susan Ridpath, of Max Meadows; father, Gary L. Atkinson,...

Melvin Shark

Melvin Shark

Feb 24, 2010

Shark, Melvin Baby, 78, of Blacksburg, VA, began walking the streets of gold on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shark; brother, Clarence Shark. He was an Army and Korean War Veteran with a Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts, Korean Service Medal with one star and CIB. He...

Betty Costigan

Betty Costigan

Feb 23, 2010

Costigan, Betty Akers, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. She was born on December 21, 1942 to the late Dewey and Louise Akers. She is survived by her husband, James Howell Costigan; children, Anthony James Costigan and wife, Phyllis, Jeffrey Scott Costigan and wife, Tammy, Michelle Leigh Costigan and fiancé, Noah Pendleton; grandchildren, Tyler Scott...

Bruno Miller

Bruno Miller

Feb 17, 2010

Miller, Bruno Paul, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2010. He was born in Kassel, Germany on June 24, 1954. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth U. Miller; brother, Ronald J. Miller. He was a self-employed painter and also served in the U.S. Navy. Bruno is survived by his children, Lori A. Miller, of...

James Cooper

James Cooper

Feb 17, 2010

Cooper, James Allen, 63, of Blacksburg, VA departed his life on Wednesday evening February 17, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was a son of late Minnie Lee Cooper and Omar Johnson Cooper. He was preceded in death by his infant son. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Gladys Cooper, of Blacksburg, VA; one...

Geraldine Shouse

Geraldine Shouse

Feb 15, 2010

Shouse, Geraldine Siler, 77, of Christiansburg, VA, Passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010. She was born on December 23, 1932 in PA to the late Larren Ernest and Katherine Johnston Siler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years, Arthur Tilden Shouse. She retired from RAAP after 36 years of service. She is survived by...

Hassell Thompson

Hassell Thompson

Feb 14, 2010

Thompson, Hassell “Hack” Green, 98, was born November 27, 1911 left this earth to meet his heavenly father, Sunday, February 14, 2010. Hassell retired after 22 years of service from Hercules. Storytelling was a big part of his life, sharing those stories with family and friends. He also enjoyed drawing and painting and was a member of The Belmont Christian...

William Bennett, III

William Bennett, III

Feb 14, 2010

Bennett III, William Morris, 85, of Riner, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was predeceased by his mother, Bess Surface Bennett, of Christiansburg, VA; father, William Morris Bennett, Jr. of Nazareth, PA; brother, Charles Surface Bennett, of Limerick, PA; son-in-law, C. Clay Vest, of Floyd, VA. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen Bennett Vest, of Floyd,...

Ruby Wood

Ruby Wood

Feb 14, 2010

Wood, Ruby Hixon, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her home in Christiansburg, VA. Preceded in death by her parents William Harrison and Mackie Moore Hixon, as well as her husband, Luther Lee Wood. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Dorothy Harvey, Helen Sutherland, Hazel Taylor, Lucille Bateman and Barbara Thompson;...

Faye McDaniel

Faye McDaniel

Feb 14, 2010

McDaniel, Faye Bolden, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Bolden and Florence Lamb Toler; sister, Vonnie Bolden and brother, David Toler. Also preceding her in death are her special aunts and uncle whom she considered her second parents; Belle & Howard Nunn and Janie Jones. She is...

Riley Stump

Riley Stump

Feb 13, 2010

Stump, Riley Junior, 83, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at New River Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and pastor. He was preceded in death by a son, Baby Stump; his parents, Claudie Sallie Lovern Stump and William Riley Stump. Dad had great wisdom and knowledge, he...

Milton Reed

Milton Reed

Feb 12, 2010

Reed, Milton W, 65, of Blacksburg, passed away Feb. 12, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Reed. Mr. Reed is survived by his best friend and companion of 22 years, Barbara Blankenship; mother, Hazel Reed; daughter, Kimberley Reed Stewart and son-in-law, Donald Stewart; grandson, Devan Stewart; granddaughter, Sidney Stewart; daughter, Kristi Reed...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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,...

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Mar 9, 2010

Jones, Patricia G., age 65, of Christiansburg, VA, passed from this life into her new home on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel L. Jones; parents, William and Cora Graham; sister, Margaret Harris and brother, Bud Graham. She is survived by her son,...

James Carroll

James Carroll

Mar 6, 2010

Carroll, James David, “John”, 78, of Christiansburg, passed away March 6, 2010. John was a son to the late Frank Addison and Ethel Dobbins Carroll. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Aline Kessinger, and two brothers, James C. Quesenberry and Gordon Quesenberry. Mr. Carroll is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vickie C. and Phillip Clauer; grandchildren,...

Mary Cruce

Mary Cruce

Mar 4, 2010

Navy Lt. Commander Mary Ruth Anderson Cruce On March 4, 2010, retired Navy LT Commander Mary Ruth Anderson Cruce, of Christiansburg, died of natural causes at Wheatland Hills. She had recently celebrated her 94th birthday. Mary Ruth was the daughter of the late John Clifford and Winnie Whitlock Anderson. She was born in West Virginia and raised in Christiansburg. Upon...

Patricia Smeltzer

Patricia Smeltzer

Mar 3, 2010

SMELTZER, PATRICIA WRIGHT “Patsy”, devoted wife, mother and friend, age 49, of Cumming, GA, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, William Archie Wright and grandmother, Lillie Graham. Patsy’s love of life and family is carried on by her loving...

Jerry Thompson

Jerry Thompson

Mar 2, 2010

Thompson Sr., Jerry Ray, 66, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Monte and Ada Thompson; brothers, Davis, Alfred and Randolph Thompson. He is survived by his wife Shirley W. Thompson, of Christiansburg, Va ; children, Jerry and Tammy...

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Mar 2, 2010

SMITH, DONNA GRIFFITH, age 39, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2010. Proceeded in death by her parents, Donald and Pauline T. Griffith she is survived by husband, Dennis Smith; children, Ashley Smith and fiancé, J.C.Booth, Brandon Smith and fiancé, Kara Harris, Casey Smith and fiancé, Paul Adkins; Grandchildren, Tyler, Natalie and Seth; grandmother,...

Nathan Atkinson

Nathan Atkinson

Feb 26, 2010

Atkinson, Nathan Ezra, 33, of Shawsville, passed away Feb. 26, 2010. In This Place You Held Sacred, You Now Are Free. Mr. Atkinson was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Gardinia Ridpath. He is survived by his grandparents, Robert Maurice and Helen Rutrough Atkinson, of Radford, and Alfred Landon and Susan Ridpath, of Max Meadows; father, Gary L. Atkinson,...

Melvin Shark

Melvin Shark

Feb 24, 2010

Shark, Melvin Baby, 78, of Blacksburg, VA, began walking the streets of gold on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shark; brother, Clarence Shark. He was an Army and Korean War Veteran with a Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts, Korean Service Medal with one star and CIB. He...

Betty Costigan

Betty Costigan

Feb 23, 2010

Costigan, Betty Akers, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. She was born on December 21, 1942 to the late Dewey and Louise Akers. She is survived by her husband, James Howell Costigan; children, Anthony James Costigan and wife, Phyllis, Jeffrey Scott Costigan and wife, Tammy, Michelle Leigh Costigan and fiancé, Noah Pendleton; grandchildren, Tyler Scott...

Bruno Miller

Bruno Miller

Feb 17, 2010

Miller, Bruno Paul, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2010. He was born in Kassel, Germany on June 24, 1954. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth U. Miller; brother, Ronald J. Miller. He was a self-employed painter and also served in the U.S. Navy. Bruno is survived by his children, Lori A. Miller, of...

James Cooper

James Cooper

Feb 17, 2010

Cooper, James Allen, 63, of Blacksburg, VA departed his life on Wednesday evening February 17, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was a son of late Minnie Lee Cooper and Omar Johnson Cooper. He was preceded in death by his infant son. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Gladys Cooper, of Blacksburg, VA; one...

Geraldine Shouse

Geraldine Shouse

Feb 15, 2010

Shouse, Geraldine Siler, 77, of Christiansburg, VA, Passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010. She was born on December 23, 1932 in PA to the late Larren Ernest and Katherine Johnston Siler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years, Arthur Tilden Shouse. She retired from RAAP after 36 years of service. She is survived by...

Hassell Thompson

Hassell Thompson

Feb 14, 2010

Thompson, Hassell “Hack” Green, 98, was born November 27, 1911 left this earth to meet his heavenly father, Sunday, February 14, 2010. Hassell retired after 22 years of service from Hercules. Storytelling was a big part of his life, sharing those stories with family and friends. He also enjoyed drawing and painting and was a member of The Belmont Christian...

William Bennett, III

William Bennett, III

Feb 14, 2010

Bennett III, William Morris, 85, of Riner, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was predeceased by his mother, Bess Surface Bennett, of Christiansburg, VA; father, William Morris Bennett, Jr. of Nazareth, PA; brother, Charles Surface Bennett, of Limerick, PA; son-in-law, C. Clay Vest, of Floyd, VA. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen Bennett Vest, of Floyd,...

Ruby Wood

Ruby Wood

Feb 14, 2010

Wood, Ruby Hixon, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her home in Christiansburg, VA. Preceded in death by her parents William Harrison and Mackie Moore Hixon, as well as her husband, Luther Lee Wood. She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Dorothy Harvey, Helen Sutherland, Hazel Taylor, Lucille Bateman and Barbara Thompson;...

Faye McDaniel

Faye McDaniel

Feb 14, 2010

McDaniel, Faye Bolden, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Bolden and Florence Lamb Toler; sister, Vonnie Bolden and brother, David Toler. Also preceding her in death are her special aunts and uncle whom she considered her second parents; Belle & Howard Nunn and Janie Jones. She is...

Riley Stump

Riley Stump

Feb 13, 2010

Stump, Riley Junior, 83, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at New River Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and pastor. He was preceded in death by a son, Baby Stump; his parents, Claudie Sallie Lovern Stump and William Riley Stump. Dad had great wisdom and knowledge, he...

Milton Reed

Milton Reed

Feb 12, 2010

Reed, Milton W, 65, of Blacksburg, passed away Feb. 12, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Reed. Mr. Reed is survived by his best friend and companion of 22 years, Barbara Blankenship; mother, Hazel Reed; daughter, Kimberley Reed Stewart and son-in-law, Donald Stewart; grandson, Devan Stewart; granddaughter, Sidney Stewart; daughter, Kristi Reed...

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