Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

Paul Yopp

Paul Yopp

Feb 6, 2010

Yopp, Paul Everett, 53, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born May 23, 1956. Paul is survived by his father, Samuel Yopp and wife Frankie; mother, Katherine Smith Yopp; brothers, Kenny Yopp and Michael Yopp; step - sister, Paula James; nephew, Kenny Yopp, Jr.; and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive...

Ella Chapman

Ella Chapman

Feb 5, 2010

Chapman, Ella Leann, 8 months old, flew to heaven on the wings of angels, February 3, 2010. Entering the world 13 weeks early on May 16, 2009, Ella touched more people then she had the privilege of meeting. She joins her Great Grand Parents, Al & Frances Poff and W. Morris Phillips in Heaven along with her Grand Mother, Sally...

Blanche Bishop

Blanche Bishop

Feb 4, 2010

Bishop, Blanche Clester, 98, of Riner, VA, died Thursday February 4, 2010 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Carroll County, November 15, 1911. She was the daughter of the late Hosey Lee and Pearlie Phillips Quesenberry. She moved to Montgomery County after marriage and lived her remaining years in the Riner Community. She was a...

Frankie Stover

Frankie Stover

Feb 3, 2010

Stover, Frankie Viola, 71, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Frankie was born July 13, 1938 in Patrick County, VA to the late Bryant William and Winnie Laura Craig Clark. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Cecil, Tom, and Earl Clark; and sister, Ila Mae Clark. She was a wonderful mom and grandmother, and...

Ilse Loewe

Ilse Loewe

Jan 31, 2010

Loewe, Ilse Anna, 87, of Blacksburg, Virginia, died on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at Kroontje Health Care Center in Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Helmuth Erich Loewe. Ilse was born in Sarstadt, Germany and survived extraordinary conditions during the Second World War, and was able to immigrate to the United States with her...

Betty Jo Thompson

Betty Jo Thompson

Jan 31, 2010

Thompson, Betty Jo, 65, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Moulden and Betty Smallwood Moulden. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Sue Harrison and Eric Bennett, of Christiansburg; sons, Joseph Chipman, of Las Vegas, Timothy Chipman, of Phoenix and John Chipman, of Phoenix; sister, Linda Benne,...

Thomas Stump

Thomas Stump

Jan 30, 2010

STUMP, Thomas Andrew, 85, formerly of Radford and Roanoke, VA, passed away Saturday evening, January 30, 2009, at Wheatland Hills Retirement Community, Christiansburg, VA, after a brief illness with Cancer and Alzheimer’s. He was born May 5, 1924, to the late Frank Elmer and Minnie M. Stump. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank E. Stump, Jr.;...

Madelyn Wanstreet

Madelyn Wanstreet

Jan 28, 2010

Madelyn Ebbert Wanstreet of Blacksburg, Va. died at Montgomery Hospital on January 28,2010. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blacksburg and recently of Holy Spirit Catholic of Christiansburg, Va. Madelyn was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wanstreet, her parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth Fahey Ebbert, sisters Genevieve Ehni, Margaret Ebbert, Mary Floto, Angela Harris,...

Ellen Gregory

Ellen Gregory

Jan 27, 2010

Ellen “Ellie” Dianne Gregory, 34, of Christiansburg, VA, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. She was born March 19, 1976 in Radford, VA and graduated from Auburn High School in 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gregory. Ellie is survived by her daughter, Miranda Gregory; siblings, Lisa Healey and husband Brian, Brian Healey, Amy Healey Hurst,...

Charles Scaggs

Charles Scaggs

Jan 26, 2010

Charles Emorymont Scaggs, 86, of Christiansburg, VA., passed away at his home on January 26, 2010. He was born in Cambria, VA, on February 9, 1923. He was described as a gentle spirit by many people during his lifetime and he leaves a legacy of "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." He served his country...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jan 23, 2010

ALTIZER, WILLIE ROSEMOND, age 80, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The daughter of the late Lonzie White and Mary Katherine Lester she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Howery Altizer, brothers, Oscar Lester, Frank Lester and a sister Dorthea Hamlin. She was the loving mother to Donna Brown,...

Fred Palmer

Fred Palmer

Jan 23, 2010

Palmer, Fred Stratton, 86, of Floyd County, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Fred was born on November 16, 1923 in the Childress Community of Montgomery County, VA to the late Howard and Zannie Hall Palmer. He was also preceded in death by sons, Fred S. Palmer, Jr. and Richard A....

Dinah Saunders

Dinah Saunders

Jan 23, 2010

SAUNDERS, DINAH MARIE MUSSELMAN, age 48, of Radford, VA, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Phyllis Musselman of Christiansburg; children, Tonya Slusser Luckado and husband, Charles, Radford, Jessica Bishop, Joey Bishop and Matthew Musselman all of Radford: sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Kenny Chrisley, Christiansburg, Ellen Bolling, Radford, Melissa...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

Paul Yopp

Paul Yopp

Feb 6, 2010

Yopp, Paul Everett, 53, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born May 23, 1956. Paul is survived by his father, Samuel Yopp and wife Frankie; mother, Katherine Smith Yopp; brothers, Kenny Yopp and Michael Yopp; step - sister, Paula James; nephew, Kenny Yopp, Jr.; and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive...

Ella Chapman

Ella Chapman

Feb 5, 2010

Chapman, Ella Leann, 8 months old, flew to heaven on the wings of angels, February 3, 2010. Entering the world 13 weeks early on May 16, 2009, Ella touched more people then she had the privilege of meeting. She joins her Great Grand Parents, Al & Frances Poff and W. Morris Phillips in Heaven along with her Grand Mother, Sally...

Blanche Bishop

Blanche Bishop

Feb 4, 2010

Bishop, Blanche Clester, 98, of Riner, VA, died Thursday February 4, 2010 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Carroll County, November 15, 1911. She was the daughter of the late Hosey Lee and Pearlie Phillips Quesenberry. She moved to Montgomery County after marriage and lived her remaining years in the Riner Community. She was a...

Frankie Stover

Frankie Stover

Feb 3, 2010

Stover, Frankie Viola, 71, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Frankie was born July 13, 1938 in Patrick County, VA to the late Bryant William and Winnie Laura Craig Clark. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Cecil, Tom, and Earl Clark; and sister, Ila Mae Clark. She was a wonderful mom and grandmother, and...

Ilse Loewe

Ilse Loewe

Jan 31, 2010

Loewe, Ilse Anna, 87, of Blacksburg, Virginia, died on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at Kroontje Health Care Center in Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Helmuth Erich Loewe. Ilse was born in Sarstadt, Germany and survived extraordinary conditions during the Second World War, and was able to immigrate to the United States with her...

Betty Jo Thompson

Betty Jo Thompson

Jan 31, 2010

Thompson, Betty Jo, 65, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Moulden and Betty Smallwood Moulden. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Sue Harrison and Eric Bennett, of Christiansburg; sons, Joseph Chipman, of Las Vegas, Timothy Chipman, of Phoenix and John Chipman, of Phoenix; sister, Linda Benne,...

Thomas Stump

Thomas Stump

Jan 30, 2010

STUMP, Thomas Andrew, 85, formerly of Radford and Roanoke, VA, passed away Saturday evening, January 30, 2009, at Wheatland Hills Retirement Community, Christiansburg, VA, after a brief illness with Cancer and Alzheimer’s. He was born May 5, 1924, to the late Frank Elmer and Minnie M. Stump. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank E. Stump, Jr.;...

Madelyn Wanstreet

Madelyn Wanstreet

Jan 28, 2010

Madelyn Ebbert Wanstreet of Blacksburg, Va. died at Montgomery Hospital on January 28,2010. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Blacksburg and recently of Holy Spirit Catholic of Christiansburg, Va. Madelyn was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wanstreet, her parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth Fahey Ebbert, sisters Genevieve Ehni, Margaret Ebbert, Mary Floto, Angela Harris,...

Ellen Gregory

Ellen Gregory

Jan 27, 2010

Ellen “Ellie” Dianne Gregory, 34, of Christiansburg, VA, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. She was born March 19, 1976 in Radford, VA and graduated from Auburn High School in 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gregory. Ellie is survived by her daughter, Miranda Gregory; siblings, Lisa Healey and husband Brian, Brian Healey, Amy Healey Hurst,...

Charles Scaggs

Charles Scaggs

Jan 26, 2010

Charles Emorymont Scaggs, 86, of Christiansburg, VA., passed away at his home on January 26, 2010. He was born in Cambria, VA, on February 9, 1923. He was described as a gentle spirit by many people during his lifetime and he leaves a legacy of "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." He served his country...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jan 23, 2010

ALTIZER, WILLIE ROSEMOND, age 80, of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The daughter of the late Lonzie White and Mary Katherine Lester she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Howery Altizer, brothers, Oscar Lester, Frank Lester and a sister Dorthea Hamlin. She was the loving mother to Donna Brown,...

Fred Palmer

Fred Palmer

Jan 23, 2010

Palmer, Fred Stratton, 86, of Floyd County, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Fred was born on November 16, 1923 in the Childress Community of Montgomery County, VA to the late Howard and Zannie Hall Palmer. He was also preceded in death by sons, Fred S. Palmer, Jr. and Richard A....

Dinah Saunders

Dinah Saunders

Jan 23, 2010

SAUNDERS, DINAH MARIE MUSSELMAN, age 48, of Radford, VA, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Phyllis Musselman of Christiansburg; children, Tonya Slusser Luckado and husband, Charles, Radford, Jessica Bishop, Joey Bishop and Matthew Musselman all of Radford: sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Kenny Chrisley, Christiansburg, Ellen Bolling, Radford, Melissa...