Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Bruce Duncan

Bruce Duncan

Dec 31, 2008

Bruce began his earthly journey on January 20, 1912. He traveled many miles, made many friends, loved his family beyond belief, and enjoyed his work. His earthly journey ended on December 31, 2008 when Jesus took his hand and restored his sight for his unending heavenly journey. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Washington Emles and Beatrice Perodine...

Curtis Lovern

Curtis Lovern

Dec 28, 2008

Lovern, Curtis Wayne, age 55, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Sunday December 28, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born on September 1, 1953 in Montgomery County, VA. He was preceded in death by a sister Teresa Ann Lovern Harris, and grandparents: Herman and Clara Mae Hale and Aaron and Jessie Lovern. He is survived by his parents Curtis...

Ronnie Sutphin

Ronnie Sutphin

Dec 25, 2008

SUTPHIN, Ronnie Lee, 72, formerly of Radford and of Christiansburg, died Thursday, December 25, 2008. Ron joined the United States Air Force, retiring after twenty one years. He also served as a law enforcement officer for Carroll County, and Radford University Police Department. He was born May 11, 1936 in Easton, MD to the late Henry Taylor and Virginia Mae...

Infant Michael Powell

Infant Michael Powell

Dec 23, 2008

POWELL, Michael Cayden, infant son of Beth A. Farewell and Matthew J. Powell, of Christiansburg died, Tuesday, December 23, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at Sunset Cemetery with Pastor Brandon Craig officiating.

Basil Gearheart

Basil Gearheart

Dec 21, 2008

GEARHEART, Basil R. 80, of Christiansburg, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday December 20, 2008. The son to the late Clifford and Virgie Gearheart he was also preceded in death by his sister; Rachel Gearheart Flinchum. Basil worked and retired from Virginia Tech Bookstore in 1988. He served his country in the United States...

Eddie Gutshall

Eddie Gutshall

Dec 20, 2008

GUTSHALL, Eddie Kyle, 75 of Christiansburg, died Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Eddie was a member of The McDaniel Lodge # 86 AF & AM. He retired from RAAP in September 1990 as a foreman in the instrument shop. Eddie was a faithful member of St Paul United Methodist Church where he was a loving Servant of...

Robert Radford

Robert Radford

Dec 16, 2008

RADFORD, Robert Edward, 38 of Elliston, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 15, 2008. He is survived by his fiancé; Sheena Hicks of Elliston, mother and step-father; Brenda and Allen Wirt of Christiansburg, father and step-mother; Warren and Mary Ann Radford of Radford, brother; James Radford of Riner, grandmother; Pauline Radford of Roanoke, step-brothers, sisters and their spouses;...

Louise Turman

Louise Turman

Dec 16, 2008

TURMAN, LOUISE JOHNSON, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at her home. Louise was a veteran of the U.S. Army WAC corps during WW II, she was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, and was employed by Montgomery County Library as the driver of the bookmobile for thirteen years. She was preceded in death...

Elvira Schaem

Elvira Schaem

Dec 15, 2008

SCHAEM, Elvira Jane, 59 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 15, 2008. The daughter to the late William and Minerva Kell, she was also preceded in death by her son, Patrick Andrew Schaem. Surviving are her son, Glen Dee William Schaem; grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Dylan, and Alyssa; brothers and sisters, Bill Kell and his wife, Carol,...

Ada Sutphin

Ada Sutphin

Dec 13, 2008

Ada Mildred Sutphin, age 93, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday December 13, 2008. She was born in Montgomery County on April 25, 1915 to the late John Thomas Epperly and Bessie Bishop. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ernest Richard Lawson; second husband Blane Sutphin; sons Wayne and Danny Lawson; sisters Treva and Ruth; and...

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Dec 11, 2008

WILLIAMS, Richard Douglas, 62 Shawsville went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 11, 2008. He was retired from General Electric in Salem, and was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother Roxie Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of forty years; Lita K. Williams, father; Albert Williams of Shawsville,...

Gladys Stapf

Gladys Stapf

Dec 10, 2008

Mrs. Gladys Stapf entered into eternal life at her home in Ormond Beach., FL on Wednesday, December 10,2008. Gladys was born in Floyd Co. VA on November 7, 1908. She was the daughter of Eula Jane Moles and C. Harris. Growing up, Gladys lived on a family farm where she had many wonderful memories of family. After high school, Gladys...

Earl Kingrea

Earl Kingrea

Dec 9, 2008

KINGREA, EARL EUGENE, age 62, of Mount Airy, NC (formerly of Christiansburg, VA), died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from injuries received in an auto/moped accident. The son of the late Joseph M. Kingrea he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and James Kingrea. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Kingrea, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara...

Ocie Peters

Ocie Peters

Dec 8, 2008

PETERS, OCIE GRAY, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this earthly life and loved ones to go home on Monday, December 8, 2008. The daughter of the late William Harrison Peters and Malinda Ellen Lester Peters, she was born in Floyd County, VA on November 22, 1918. Ocie was preceded in death by sisters, Weda Boothe, Florence Bower, Gertrude Peters...

Charles Novak

Charles Novak

Dec 6, 2008

NOVAK, Charles Alan, "Chas" 36 of Christiansburg died Saturday,December 6, 2008 as a result of a automobile accident. Preceded in death by his mother Roxie Reynolds Novak and his grandparents; Charles and Mary Novak, and Chaeles and Elenor Reynolds. He is survived by his father Charles Novak of New Brington, P A, his fiancee; Kellee Lewis and her children; Celia...

Joseph Fisher, Jr.

Joseph Fisher, Jr.

Dec 6, 2008

FISHER, JOSEPH PAUL, JR. (J.P.), age 27 of Christiansburg died suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from injuries received in an auto accident. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Strawberry and Virginia Fisher. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Brenda Fisher; father, Joseph Fisher, Sr.; grandparents, Buford and Barbara Wheeling; brother, Stephen Wheeling; children,Micah,Zachary, Halley and Angel; many...

Thomas Warden

Thomas Warden

Dec 6, 2008

WARDEN, Thomas James, 27 of Radford, went to be with the Lord and join his daughter; Amya Lee Warden and his grandmother Eula Phillips on December, 6, 2008 as a result of a car accident. Leaving to cherish his memory are his parents; Tom and Rhonda Warden and his son Andrew Joseph King. Also surviving are his grandparents; J.C. and...

Bernis Burch

Bernis Burch

Dec 3, 2008

Rev. Bernis O. Burch, 85 of Christiansburg passed away on Dec. 3, 2008. He was born in Draper, N.C. (now Eden, N.C.)to John Coleman Burch and Annie Mae Williams Burch.In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by four sisters, Grace Fuqua, Bert Foster, and Lillian storey of Burlington, N.C., and Margaret Underwood of Roanoke, Va., three brothers,...

Dora Eanes

Dora Eanes

Dec 3, 2008

EANES, DORA BEATRICE SOWERS, age 92, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Proceeding her in death were husband, Frank Eanes and grandson, Mike Eanes. Frank and Beatrice were members of Abundment Life Fellowship in Pilot, where they owned and operated a country store. They also owned the Robo Car Wash in Christiansburg. She...

John Bane

John Bane

Dec 3, 2008

BANE, JOHN MICHAEL, age 59, of Christiansburg passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 3, 2008. He was an employee of the Volvo Truck Plant in Dublin, VA. The son of the late Carl and Agnes B. Bane he is survived by his wife, Diana L. Bane; sons, Joey M. Bane, Shawn M. Bane; a daughter, Misty G. Vest, all of Christiansburg;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Bruce Duncan

Bruce Duncan

Dec 31, 2008

Bruce began his earthly journey on January 20, 1912. He traveled many miles, made many friends, loved his family beyond belief, and enjoyed his work. His earthly journey ended on December 31, 2008 when Jesus took his hand and restored his sight for his unending heavenly journey. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Washington Emles and Beatrice Perodine...

Curtis Lovern

Curtis Lovern

Dec 28, 2008

Lovern, Curtis Wayne, age 55, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Sunday December 28, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born on September 1, 1953 in Montgomery County, VA. He was preceded in death by a sister Teresa Ann Lovern Harris, and grandparents: Herman and Clara Mae Hale and Aaron and Jessie Lovern. He is survived by his parents Curtis...

Ronnie Sutphin

Ronnie Sutphin

Dec 25, 2008

SUTPHIN, Ronnie Lee, 72, formerly of Radford and of Christiansburg, died Thursday, December 25, 2008. Ron joined the United States Air Force, retiring after twenty one years. He also served as a law enforcement officer for Carroll County, and Radford University Police Department. He was born May 11, 1936 in Easton, MD to the late Henry Taylor and Virginia Mae...

Infant Michael Powell

Infant Michael Powell

Dec 23, 2008

POWELL, Michael Cayden, infant son of Beth A. Farewell and Matthew J. Powell, of Christiansburg died, Tuesday, December 23, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at Sunset Cemetery with Pastor Brandon Craig officiating.

Basil Gearheart

Basil Gearheart

Dec 21, 2008

GEARHEART, Basil R. 80, of Christiansburg, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday December 20, 2008. The son to the late Clifford and Virgie Gearheart he was also preceded in death by his sister; Rachel Gearheart Flinchum. Basil worked and retired from Virginia Tech Bookstore in 1988. He served his country in the United States...

Eddie Gutshall

Eddie Gutshall

Dec 20, 2008

GUTSHALL, Eddie Kyle, 75 of Christiansburg, died Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Eddie was a member of The McDaniel Lodge # 86 AF & AM. He retired from RAAP in September 1990 as a foreman in the instrument shop. Eddie was a faithful member of St Paul United Methodist Church where he was a loving Servant of...

Robert Radford

Robert Radford

Dec 16, 2008

RADFORD, Robert Edward, 38 of Elliston, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 15, 2008. He is survived by his fiancé; Sheena Hicks of Elliston, mother and step-father; Brenda and Allen Wirt of Christiansburg, father and step-mother; Warren and Mary Ann Radford of Radford, brother; James Radford of Riner, grandmother; Pauline Radford of Roanoke, step-brothers, sisters and their spouses;...

Louise Turman

Louise Turman

Dec 16, 2008

TURMAN, LOUISE JOHNSON, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at her home. Louise was a veteran of the U.S. Army WAC corps during WW II, she was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, and was employed by Montgomery County Library as the driver of the bookmobile for thirteen years. She was preceded in death...

Elvira Schaem

Elvira Schaem

Dec 15, 2008

SCHAEM, Elvira Jane, 59 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 15, 2008. The daughter to the late William and Minerva Kell, she was also preceded in death by her son, Patrick Andrew Schaem. Surviving are her son, Glen Dee William Schaem; grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Dylan, and Alyssa; brothers and sisters, Bill Kell and his wife, Carol,...

Ada Sutphin

Ada Sutphin

Dec 13, 2008

Ada Mildred Sutphin, age 93, of Christiansburg, VA passed away on Saturday December 13, 2008. She was born in Montgomery County on April 25, 1915 to the late John Thomas Epperly and Bessie Bishop. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ernest Richard Lawson; second husband Blane Sutphin; sons Wayne and Danny Lawson; sisters Treva and Ruth; and...

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Dec 11, 2008

WILLIAMS, Richard Douglas, 62 Shawsville went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 11, 2008. He was retired from General Electric in Salem, and was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother Roxie Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of forty years; Lita K. Williams, father; Albert Williams of Shawsville,...

Gladys Stapf

Gladys Stapf

Dec 10, 2008

Mrs. Gladys Stapf entered into eternal life at her home in Ormond Beach., FL on Wednesday, December 10,2008. Gladys was born in Floyd Co. VA on November 7, 1908. She was the daughter of Eula Jane Moles and C. Harris. Growing up, Gladys lived on a family farm where she had many wonderful memories of family. After high school, Gladys...

Earl Kingrea

Earl Kingrea

Dec 9, 2008

KINGREA, EARL EUGENE, age 62, of Mount Airy, NC (formerly of Christiansburg, VA), died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from injuries received in an auto/moped accident. The son of the late Joseph M. Kingrea he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and James Kingrea. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Kingrea, Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara...

Ocie Peters

Ocie Peters

Dec 8, 2008

PETERS, OCIE GRAY, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, departed this earthly life and loved ones to go home on Monday, December 8, 2008. The daughter of the late William Harrison Peters and Malinda Ellen Lester Peters, she was born in Floyd County, VA on November 22, 1918. Ocie was preceded in death by sisters, Weda Boothe, Florence Bower, Gertrude Peters...

Charles Novak

Charles Novak

Dec 6, 2008

NOVAK, Charles Alan, "Chas" 36 of Christiansburg died Saturday,December 6, 2008 as a result of a automobile accident. Preceded in death by his mother Roxie Reynolds Novak and his grandparents; Charles and Mary Novak, and Chaeles and Elenor Reynolds. He is survived by his father Charles Novak of New Brington, P A, his fiancee; Kellee Lewis and her children; Celia...

Joseph Fisher, Jr.

Joseph Fisher, Jr.

Dec 6, 2008

FISHER, JOSEPH PAUL, JR. (J.P.), age 27 of Christiansburg died suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from injuries received in an auto accident. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Strawberry and Virginia Fisher. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Brenda Fisher; father, Joseph Fisher, Sr.; grandparents, Buford and Barbara Wheeling; brother, Stephen Wheeling; children,Micah,Zachary, Halley and Angel; many...

Thomas Warden

Thomas Warden

Dec 6, 2008

WARDEN, Thomas James, 27 of Radford, went to be with the Lord and join his daughter; Amya Lee Warden and his grandmother Eula Phillips on December, 6, 2008 as a result of a car accident. Leaving to cherish his memory are his parents; Tom and Rhonda Warden and his son Andrew Joseph King. Also surviving are his grandparents; J.C. and...

Bernis Burch

Bernis Burch

Dec 3, 2008

Rev. Bernis O. Burch, 85 of Christiansburg passed away on Dec. 3, 2008. He was born in Draper, N.C. (now Eden, N.C.)to John Coleman Burch and Annie Mae Williams Burch.In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by four sisters, Grace Fuqua, Bert Foster, and Lillian storey of Burlington, N.C., and Margaret Underwood of Roanoke, Va., three brothers,...

Dora Eanes

Dora Eanes

Dec 3, 2008

EANES, DORA BEATRICE SOWERS, age 92, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Proceeding her in death were husband, Frank Eanes and grandson, Mike Eanes. Frank and Beatrice were members of Abundment Life Fellowship in Pilot, where they owned and operated a country store. They also owned the Robo Car Wash in Christiansburg. She...

John Bane

John Bane

Dec 3, 2008

BANE, JOHN MICHAEL, age 59, of Christiansburg passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 3, 2008. He was an employee of the Volvo Truck Plant in Dublin, VA. The son of the late Carl and Agnes B. Bane he is survived by his wife, Diana L. Bane; sons, Joey M. Bane, Shawn M. Bane; a daughter, Misty G. Vest, all of Christiansburg;...

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