Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Gary Hamrick

Gary Hamrick

Jun 17, 2009

Hamrick, Gary Nelson “Hambone”, 52, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in the company of his loved ones after a long courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born in Radford, VA, on January 15, 1957 to George Nelson and Shirley Hartsock Hamrick. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School (Class...

Judith Harkrader

Judith Harkrader

Jun 17, 2009

Harkrader, Judith Farmer “Miss Judy”, 64, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. She was a graduate of Pulaski County High School, owner and operator of Custard Corner in Christiansburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mideon and Mamie Millirons Farmer; two sisters, Irene Kegley and Audrey Eidson; three brothers,...

Mary Kingrea

Mary Kingrea

Jun 16, 2009

KINGREA, MARY LOUISE, age 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center. The widow of the late Joseph M. Kingrea she was also preceded by sons, James M. Kingrea, Douglas Earl Kingrea and Earl Eugene Kingrea. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Robert L. Embert, Mount Airy, NC; a brother and...

Joshua Boley

Joshua Boley

Jun 16, 2009

BOLEY, JOSHUA DEAN, age 22, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by grandparents Harold and Ocie Boley and Paul Cecil. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Patricia and Randy Cox; his father and step-mother, Howard (Keith) and Penny J. Boley; fiancé, Jamie Southern; son, Colton Dean Boley; brothers, William...

Cecil Martin

Cecil Martin

Jun 3, 2009

Martin, Cecil Ambrose, 85, of Riner, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at his home with family and friends. He was born on December 23, 1923. He was a man who loved the Lord, his family and church. He was a 60 year member of Riverview Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ellett Valley. He also...

Kenneth Nelson

Kenneth Nelson

Jun 2, 2009

Kenneth John Nelson, age 39, of Washington, DC, son of Betty Walters Nelson was born March 24, 1970 in Bethesda, MD and departed this life on June 2, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC after an acute illness. Ken was raised as a child in Shawsville, VA and developed a love for music at an early age. Upon...

Pauline Jackson

Pauline Jackson

Jun 2, 2009

Pauline Virginia Jackson, age 92, formerly of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday June 2, 2009 in Roswell, Georgia. She was a member of Harbor of Hope Church. A funeral services will be held on Saturday June 6, 2009 at 11:00am at Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Kingrea officiating. The interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family...

Beulah Claflin

Beulah Claflin

May 31, 2009

CLAFLIN, BEULAH S. THOMPSON, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Wheatland Hills, Radford, VA. She was a retired employee of C & P Telephone. Born in the Huffville community of Floyd County the daughter of the late John Harvey and Minnie Wimmer Spangler. She was also preceded by her husbands, Ernest Thompson and Howard Claflin; her brother,...

Dennis Gregory

Dennis Gregory

May 31, 2009

Gregory, Dennis Edward, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on May 31, 2009. He was born on July 2, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bruce Gregory and his brother, Todd Douglas Gregory. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Gregory; his daughter, Miranda Gregory, both of Christiansburg, VA, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended...

Kelly Ryan

Kelly Ryan

May 31, 2009

Ryan, Kelly Jacob, born on October 31, 1998, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at UVA Medical Center. He was 10 years old and in the 4th grade at Christiansburg Elementary School. Kelly was a small soul with a big heart. His kindness and compassion touched many in his short life, and will continue to reach...

Jerry Cupp

Jerry Cupp

May 30, 2009

CUPP, JERRY R., SR., age 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Duke University Medical Hospital. He was a paving contractor serving the New River Valley for over fifty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Virginia Akers Cupp, his son, Jerry Richard Cupp, II, and his sister Charlotte Cupp Beckner. Mr. Cupp...

Marie Thompson

Marie Thompson

May 30, 2009

THOMPSON, MARIE WOODS, age 79, of Riner, VA, joined her beloved grandsons, Randall and Frederick Price in heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Griffin Woods. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Fred J. Thompson. She is also by her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Debbie Price, daughter...

Mary Ruth Lanning

Mary Ruth Lanning

May 28, 2009

Mary Ruth Trump Lanning, 68 of Shawsville, VA left this earth to be with her Lord May 28, 2009. She is joining her Mother Delia Woolwine and Brother Minor Stringer in Heaven. Mary Ruth is survived by her loving family. Husband, Bud Lanning, Sons & Daughters In-Law Rick & Robin Trump and Jimmy & Angie Trump. Daughters Robin Bailey and...

Ileda Chafin

Ileda Chafin

May 26, 2009

Chafin, Ileda Sowers, 91, of Christiansburg, Va, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Ileda was born on October 9, 1917. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Rudell Winston Chafin; son, Robert Winston Chafin; brother, D.W. Sowers; sister, Juanita Williams Mattson. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Chafin Hall and Bobby Handy, of Shawsville, Va; grandchildren, Robert...

John Redmond

John Redmond

May 25, 2009

Redmond, John Chris, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, died peacefully in his sleep, May 25, 2009. John, known as: J.C. and “Big Red”, was a true friend and gentleman. He touched the lives of many, both friends and family, alike. John was preceded in death by: his beloved mother, Mary Frances Redmond; father, Colonel Vaughn; brothers, John Vaughn and Mike Vaughn;...

Fred Duncan

Fred Duncan

May 21, 2009

Duncan, Fred R., 88, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born July 5, 1920 in Floyd County to the late John B. and Virgie Phillips Duncan. He was a Word War II Veteran serving in the Army in the American Asiatic Pacific Theatre and was a member of the VFW and...

Jimmie Spradlin

Jimmie Spradlin

May 18, 2009

SPRADLIN, JIMMIE LEE, age 62, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1947 to the late Wilson L. and Fannie L. Spradlin. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Thelma Spradlin; sister, Nancy Huffman; sons: Jimmie, Jr. and Ann, Jammie and Liza,...

Roxie Blevins

Roxie Blevins

May 17, 2009

BLEVINS, ROXIE HUTCHISON, age 82, of Riner, VA passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, at University Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She was born in New Castle, VA, September 29, 1926 the daughter of the late Cecil and Sadie Holden Hutchison. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Blevins she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, James Blevins, Michael and Reba...

Dora Donathan

Dora Donathan

May 16, 2009

DONATHAN, DORA LAWSON, age 68, of Richmond, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at her home in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Gay Lawson. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Donathan; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Larry Griffith, Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, Freddie Sutphin, Midlothian, VA, James and Tina Lawson, William...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

May 12, 2009

James Steward Shepherd, 88, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. James was born on April 6, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and his sons James and Luther. He is survived by his children, Hobert Shepherd and wife, Betty, Hubert Shepherd, Bertha Worth and Linda, Darlene Hite and husband, Bruce, Betty Brandau,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Gary Hamrick

Gary Hamrick

Jun 17, 2009

Hamrick, Gary Nelson “Hambone”, 52, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in the company of his loved ones after a long courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born in Radford, VA, on January 15, 1957 to George Nelson and Shirley Hartsock Hamrick. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School (Class...

Judith Harkrader

Judith Harkrader

Jun 17, 2009

Harkrader, Judith Farmer “Miss Judy”, 64, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. She was a graduate of Pulaski County High School, owner and operator of Custard Corner in Christiansburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mideon and Mamie Millirons Farmer; two sisters, Irene Kegley and Audrey Eidson; three brothers,...

Mary Kingrea

Mary Kingrea

Jun 16, 2009

KINGREA, MARY LOUISE, age 90, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center. The widow of the late Joseph M. Kingrea she was also preceded by sons, James M. Kingrea, Douglas Earl Kingrea and Earl Eugene Kingrea. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Robert L. Embert, Mount Airy, NC; a brother and...

Joshua Boley

Joshua Boley

Jun 16, 2009

BOLEY, JOSHUA DEAN, age 22, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by grandparents Harold and Ocie Boley and Paul Cecil. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Patricia and Randy Cox; his father and step-mother, Howard (Keith) and Penny J. Boley; fiancé, Jamie Southern; son, Colton Dean Boley; brothers, William...

Cecil Martin

Cecil Martin

Jun 3, 2009

Martin, Cecil Ambrose, 85, of Riner, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at his home with family and friends. He was born on December 23, 1923. He was a man who loved the Lord, his family and church. He was a 60 year member of Riverview Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ellett Valley. He also...

Kenneth Nelson

Kenneth Nelson

Jun 2, 2009

Kenneth John Nelson, age 39, of Washington, DC, son of Betty Walters Nelson was born March 24, 1970 in Bethesda, MD and departed this life on June 2, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC after an acute illness. Ken was raised as a child in Shawsville, VA and developed a love for music at an early age. Upon...

Pauline Jackson

Pauline Jackson

Jun 2, 2009

Pauline Virginia Jackson, age 92, formerly of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday June 2, 2009 in Roswell, Georgia. She was a member of Harbor of Hope Church. A funeral services will be held on Saturday June 6, 2009 at 11:00am at Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Kingrea officiating. The interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family...

Beulah Claflin

Beulah Claflin

May 31, 2009

CLAFLIN, BEULAH S. THOMPSON, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Wheatland Hills, Radford, VA. She was a retired employee of C & P Telephone. Born in the Huffville community of Floyd County the daughter of the late John Harvey and Minnie Wimmer Spangler. She was also preceded by her husbands, Ernest Thompson and Howard Claflin; her brother,...

Dennis Gregory

Dennis Gregory

May 31, 2009

Gregory, Dennis Edward, 36, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on May 31, 2009. He was born on July 2, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bruce Gregory and his brother, Todd Douglas Gregory. He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Gregory; his daughter, Miranda Gregory, both of Christiansburg, VA, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended...

Kelly Ryan

Kelly Ryan

May 31, 2009

Ryan, Kelly Jacob, born on October 31, 1998, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at UVA Medical Center. He was 10 years old and in the 4th grade at Christiansburg Elementary School. Kelly was a small soul with a big heart. His kindness and compassion touched many in his short life, and will continue to reach...

Jerry Cupp

Jerry Cupp

May 30, 2009

CUPP, JERRY R., SR., age 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Duke University Medical Hospital. He was a paving contractor serving the New River Valley for over fifty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Virginia Akers Cupp, his son, Jerry Richard Cupp, II, and his sister Charlotte Cupp Beckner. Mr. Cupp...

Marie Thompson

Marie Thompson

May 30, 2009

THOMPSON, MARIE WOODS, age 79, of Riner, VA, joined her beloved grandsons, Randall and Frederick Price in heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Griffin Woods. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Fred J. Thompson. She is also by her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Debbie Price, daughter...

Mary Ruth Lanning

Mary Ruth Lanning

May 28, 2009

Mary Ruth Trump Lanning, 68 of Shawsville, VA left this earth to be with her Lord May 28, 2009. She is joining her Mother Delia Woolwine and Brother Minor Stringer in Heaven. Mary Ruth is survived by her loving family. Husband, Bud Lanning, Sons & Daughters In-Law Rick & Robin Trump and Jimmy & Angie Trump. Daughters Robin Bailey and...

Ileda Chafin

Ileda Chafin

May 26, 2009

Chafin, Ileda Sowers, 91, of Christiansburg, Va, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Ileda was born on October 9, 1917. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Rudell Winston Chafin; son, Robert Winston Chafin; brother, D.W. Sowers; sister, Juanita Williams Mattson. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Chafin Hall and Bobby Handy, of Shawsville, Va; grandchildren, Robert...

John Redmond

John Redmond

May 25, 2009

Redmond, John Chris, 61, of Christiansburg, VA, died peacefully in his sleep, May 25, 2009. John, known as: J.C. and “Big Red”, was a true friend and gentleman. He touched the lives of many, both friends and family, alike. John was preceded in death by: his beloved mother, Mary Frances Redmond; father, Colonel Vaughn; brothers, John Vaughn and Mike Vaughn;...

Fred Duncan

Fred Duncan

May 21, 2009

Duncan, Fred R., 88, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born July 5, 1920 in Floyd County to the late John B. and Virgie Phillips Duncan. He was a Word War II Veteran serving in the Army in the American Asiatic Pacific Theatre and was a member of the VFW and...

Jimmie Spradlin

Jimmie Spradlin

May 18, 2009

SPRADLIN, JIMMIE LEE, age 62, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 21, 1947 to the late Wilson L. and Fannie L. Spradlin. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Thelma Spradlin; sister, Nancy Huffman; sons: Jimmie, Jr. and Ann, Jammie and Liza,...

Roxie Blevins

Roxie Blevins

May 17, 2009

BLEVINS, ROXIE HUTCHISON, age 82, of Riner, VA passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009, at University Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She was born in New Castle, VA, September 29, 1926 the daughter of the late Cecil and Sadie Holden Hutchison. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Blevins she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, James Blevins, Michael and Reba...

Dora Donathan

Dora Donathan

May 16, 2009

DONATHAN, DORA LAWSON, age 68, of Richmond, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at her home in Richmond. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Gay Lawson. Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Donathan; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Larry Griffith, Floyd; sons and daughter-in-law, Freddie Sutphin, Midlothian, VA, James and Tina Lawson, William...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

May 12, 2009

James Steward Shepherd, 88, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. James was born on April 6, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and his sons James and Luther. He is survived by his children, Hobert Shepherd and wife, Betty, Hubert Shepherd, Bertha Worth and Linda, Darlene Hite and husband, Bruce, Betty Brandau,...

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