Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Rangeley Howard

Rangeley Howard

Oct 7, 2009

HOWARD, RANGELEY LESTER, “Ray”age 89, of Richmond,VA passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 in Henrico Doctor’s Hospital. Born on October 5, 1920 to the late Reuben and Estelle Howard. He was preceded in death by brothers, William “Bill” Howard and Rudolph Howard and a granddaughter, Adrianne Thornton. He is survived by a daughter, Rickey Thornton & husband, Tim, Richmond; 2...

Albert Williams

Albert Williams

Oct 7, 2009

Williams, Albert, 91, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on January 4, 1918, to the late George and Jennie Wheeling Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Thomas Williams, brother, Richard Williams, and grandson Jeffrey Williams.. He was a carpenter for the Radford Arsenal and...

Sandra Blankenship

Sandra Blankenship

Oct 5, 2009

Blankenship, Sandra Jane Jessie, 62 of Christiansburg, died Monday, October 5, 2009. The daughter to the late; William Jessie and Jeanette Lane. She was also preceded in death by her son; Terry Lee Elswick. She is survived by her son; Jimmy Blankenship, Jr. of Christiansburg, VA, daughters; Sherry Horn and Tammy Blankenship of Richlands, VA, step-mother; Pearl Jessie of Pulaski,...

Helen Breeding

Helen Breeding

Oct 4, 2009

Breeding, Helen Edwards Naff, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 4, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Cliffie Edwards; her two husbands, Rev. J.T. Naff and Rev. Tom Breeding; brothers, Dudley, Herman, Everett, and Alva; and, sisters, Lula, Eva, Nellie, and Ann. She is survived by...

Gerald Gaffney

Gerald Gaffney

Oct 3, 2009

Gerald Gordon Gaffney, 83 of Glenwood Park Retirement Village, Princeton, WV, formerly of Christiansburg, VA and Lady Lake FL passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Glenwood, with family by his side. His many friends and especially his family will miss him so much. Gerald had been a resident of Glenwood since May, 2007. Gerald was born on March...

Frances Williams

Frances Williams

Oct 2, 2009

Frances Marie Rush Williams 73 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, October 2, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank & Rheba Rush; two sisters Treva Miles and Louise Linkous. Survivors include her husband Fred L. Williams Jr.; two sons & daughter in laws, Fred L. Williams III & Sandra...

Aaron Bland

Aaron Bland

Oct 1, 2009

BLAND, Aaron Lee, 40 of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, September 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother; Kathryn Logan Bland, and fraternal grandparents; Harvey and Virginia Bland. He is survived by his father; Fred Bland, two sons; Mason and Adam, brother; Jevon Monday, sisters; Andi Bland and Amy Bland, grandmother; Beulah D. Grissom and many loving aunts,...

Michael Quesenberry

Michael Quesenberry

Sep 30, 2009

Quesenberry, Michael Edward, 52, of Riner, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Monday September 28, 2009. Michael grew up in Riner, and after graduating from Auburn High School in 1975, spent the rest of his life in the area because of how much he loved it and the community. He was a friend to almost every...

Geneva Adams

Geneva Adams

Sep 30, 2009

Geneva Little Adams, formerly of Christiansburg, died peacefully in her sleep on September 30, 2009 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Chester, PA of complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Devoted wife of the late Rev. Gilbert Adams, she is the mother of Evelyn M. Gehres (Edward) of Media, PA; John G. Adams (Kim) of Marlette, MI; and Mark N. Adams (Jo...

Brandon Guthrie

Brandon Guthrie

Sep 26, 2009

GUTHRIE, Brandon Gordon Gabriel, 18 of Radford, died, Thursday, September 24, 2009. He is preceded in death by his mother; Rose Guthrie. He is survived by his father; Chris Skidmore and his wife; Angela, grandparents; Audrey and Bill Skidmore and Sadie Guthrie, sisters; Brittany and Taylor Lovern. He is also survived by many Aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A funeral...

Earnest Hosey

Earnest Hosey

Sep 26, 2009

Hosey, Earnest Cecil, 64, of Riner, VA, was called home on September 24, 2009. He was born on May 28, 1945. He was preceded in death by his father; Porter, his brothers; Charles and Ronald Hosey; sister, Delilah Kingrea. He is survived by his wife; Jovita, mother; Flossie, son and daughter-in-law; Kevin and Tina Hosey, son; Douglas Hosey, grandchildren; Zachary,...

Alma Epperly

Alma Epperly

Sep 26, 2009

ALMA HODGE EPPERLY, 89 widow of Clarence Austin Epperly (1914-1997), passed away September 26, 2009, at the Roanoke United Methodist Home where she had been a resident since December 1995. Alma was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, Circle 4 and the Quilters. She was the eldest daughter of...

Charles Page

Charles Page

Sep 19, 2009

Page, Charles Wilbert, 88, of Christiansburg, VA, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September, 19, 2009. He was the son of the late, C. Frank Page, Sr. and Lottie Gatewood Butt Page. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Merlene Andersn Page, his daughter, Janice Page-Brewster, his twin brother, J. Wilton Page, and his...

Bertha Wimmer

Bertha Wimmer

Sep 18, 2009

WIMMER, BERTHA LIGHT, age 91, of Pilot, VA passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was born on June 2, 1918 to Grover and Flora Light. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Wimmer and sons, Gene Wimmer, Frank Wimmer, Marvin Wimmer and Ronnie Wimmer. Left to cherish her memory are her grandsons, Marvin Wimmer, Roanoke, Jeffrey...

Bobby Cantrell

Bobby Cantrell

Sep 17, 2009

Bobby Cantrell, 67, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Lou Davis Cantrell and his parents, Cameron and Mary Elizabeth Amburgey Cantrell. He leaves behind two sons that he loved very much: Wade Cantrell, and, Jesse Cantrell...

Annie Dewese

Annie Dewese

Sep 16, 2009

DEWESE, Annie Mae Johnson, 69 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 14, 2009. She had been employed with Imperial Reading for two years before becoming a homemaker. The daughter to Albert “Peanut” Johnson, and the late Mamie E. Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of forty five years; William R. Dewese. She...

Cecil Bean

Cecil Bean

Sep 16, 2009

BEAN, Cecil Lloyd, Sr., 77 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord, September 15, 2009. Cecil was a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran including two purple hearts. He was a faithful member of Christiansburg Baptist Church, a member of the American Legion Post 59. He is survived by his wife; Carroll Dalton Bean of Christiansburg, two sons; Cecil Bean, Jr....

Lillie Graham

Lillie Graham

Sep 7, 2009

GRAHAM, LILLIE BELL, 104 of Elliston, died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Richfield Retirement Center, Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband; Charles Taylor Graham, daughters and sons-in-law; Dorothy Atkinson, Marie Main and Elmon, Louise Thornton and Oden, Mildred Wimmer and Jack, William A. Wright, and one grandson; Wayne Main. She is survived by her daughter; Estelle Wright,...

Michael Quesenberry

Michael Quesenberry

Sep 5, 2009

SGT Michael Andrew Quesenberry, 23yrs old, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with God on September 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Eva Shaver; his Grandfather, Ricky Dowdy, and his Uncle Justin Quesenberry. Left to cherish his memory are his Fiancé, Chasity Faith Harmon of Christiansburg, VA, his Parents, Mickey and Judy Quesenberry of Wade,...

Mary Winn

Mary Winn

Sep 4, 2009

WINN, Mary Ellen “Dee”, 79 of Christiansburg concluded her courageous fight with cancer in the early morning of Friday, September 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Pendleton Scaggs and Elia Crumpacker Scaggs: her sister, Jean Scaggs Peacock and her brother Samuel Bruce Scaggs. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Joe M....

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Rangeley Howard

Rangeley Howard

Oct 7, 2009

HOWARD, RANGELEY LESTER, “Ray”age 89, of Richmond,VA passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 in Henrico Doctor’s Hospital. Born on October 5, 1920 to the late Reuben and Estelle Howard. He was preceded in death by brothers, William “Bill” Howard and Rudolph Howard and a granddaughter, Adrianne Thornton. He is survived by a daughter, Rickey Thornton & husband, Tim, Richmond; 2...

Albert Williams

Albert Williams

Oct 7, 2009

Williams, Albert, 91, of Shawsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on January 4, 1918, to the late George and Jennie Wheeling Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Thomas Williams, brother, Richard Williams, and grandson Jeffrey Williams.. He was a carpenter for the Radford Arsenal and...

Sandra Blankenship

Sandra Blankenship

Oct 5, 2009

Blankenship, Sandra Jane Jessie, 62 of Christiansburg, died Monday, October 5, 2009. The daughter to the late; William Jessie and Jeanette Lane. She was also preceded in death by her son; Terry Lee Elswick. She is survived by her son; Jimmy Blankenship, Jr. of Christiansburg, VA, daughters; Sherry Horn and Tammy Blankenship of Richlands, VA, step-mother; Pearl Jessie of Pulaski,...

Helen Breeding

Helen Breeding

Oct 4, 2009

Breeding, Helen Edwards Naff, 86, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 4, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Cliffie Edwards; her two husbands, Rev. J.T. Naff and Rev. Tom Breeding; brothers, Dudley, Herman, Everett, and Alva; and, sisters, Lula, Eva, Nellie, and Ann. She is survived by...

Gerald Gaffney

Gerald Gaffney

Oct 3, 2009

Gerald Gordon Gaffney, 83 of Glenwood Park Retirement Village, Princeton, WV, formerly of Christiansburg, VA and Lady Lake FL passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Glenwood, with family by his side. His many friends and especially his family will miss him so much. Gerald had been a resident of Glenwood since May, 2007. Gerald was born on March...

Frances Williams

Frances Williams

Oct 2, 2009

Frances Marie Rush Williams 73 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, October 2, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank & Rheba Rush; two sisters Treva Miles and Louise Linkous. Survivors include her husband Fred L. Williams Jr.; two sons & daughter in laws, Fred L. Williams III & Sandra...

Aaron Bland

Aaron Bland

Oct 1, 2009

BLAND, Aaron Lee, 40 of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, September 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother; Kathryn Logan Bland, and fraternal grandparents; Harvey and Virginia Bland. He is survived by his father; Fred Bland, two sons; Mason and Adam, brother; Jevon Monday, sisters; Andi Bland and Amy Bland, grandmother; Beulah D. Grissom and many loving aunts,...

Michael Quesenberry

Michael Quesenberry

Sep 30, 2009

Quesenberry, Michael Edward, 52, of Riner, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Monday September 28, 2009. Michael grew up in Riner, and after graduating from Auburn High School in 1975, spent the rest of his life in the area because of how much he loved it and the community. He was a friend to almost every...

Geneva Adams

Geneva Adams

Sep 30, 2009

Geneva Little Adams, formerly of Christiansburg, died peacefully in her sleep on September 30, 2009 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Chester, PA of complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Devoted wife of the late Rev. Gilbert Adams, she is the mother of Evelyn M. Gehres (Edward) of Media, PA; John G. Adams (Kim) of Marlette, MI; and Mark N. Adams (Jo...

Brandon Guthrie

Brandon Guthrie

Sep 26, 2009

GUTHRIE, Brandon Gordon Gabriel, 18 of Radford, died, Thursday, September 24, 2009. He is preceded in death by his mother; Rose Guthrie. He is survived by his father; Chris Skidmore and his wife; Angela, grandparents; Audrey and Bill Skidmore and Sadie Guthrie, sisters; Brittany and Taylor Lovern. He is also survived by many Aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A funeral...

Earnest Hosey

Earnest Hosey

Sep 26, 2009

Hosey, Earnest Cecil, 64, of Riner, VA, was called home on September 24, 2009. He was born on May 28, 1945. He was preceded in death by his father; Porter, his brothers; Charles and Ronald Hosey; sister, Delilah Kingrea. He is survived by his wife; Jovita, mother; Flossie, son and daughter-in-law; Kevin and Tina Hosey, son; Douglas Hosey, grandchildren; Zachary,...

Alma Epperly

Alma Epperly

Sep 26, 2009

ALMA HODGE EPPERLY, 89 widow of Clarence Austin Epperly (1914-1997), passed away September 26, 2009, at the Roanoke United Methodist Home where she had been a resident since December 1995. Alma was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, Circle 4 and the Quilters. She was the eldest daughter of...

Charles Page

Charles Page

Sep 19, 2009

Page, Charles Wilbert, 88, of Christiansburg, VA, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September, 19, 2009. He was the son of the late, C. Frank Page, Sr. and Lottie Gatewood Butt Page. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Merlene Andersn Page, his daughter, Janice Page-Brewster, his twin brother, J. Wilton Page, and his...

Bertha Wimmer

Bertha Wimmer

Sep 18, 2009

WIMMER, BERTHA LIGHT, age 91, of Pilot, VA passed away on Friday, September 18, 2009. She was born on June 2, 1918 to Grover and Flora Light. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Wimmer and sons, Gene Wimmer, Frank Wimmer, Marvin Wimmer and Ronnie Wimmer. Left to cherish her memory are her grandsons, Marvin Wimmer, Roanoke, Jeffrey...

Bobby Cantrell

Bobby Cantrell

Sep 17, 2009

Bobby Cantrell, 67, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Lou Davis Cantrell and his parents, Cameron and Mary Elizabeth Amburgey Cantrell. He leaves behind two sons that he loved very much: Wade Cantrell, and, Jesse Cantrell...

Annie Dewese

Annie Dewese

Sep 16, 2009

DEWESE, Annie Mae Johnson, 69 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 14, 2009. She had been employed with Imperial Reading for two years before becoming a homemaker. The daughter to Albert “Peanut” Johnson, and the late Mamie E. Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of forty five years; William R. Dewese. She...

Cecil Bean

Cecil Bean

Sep 16, 2009

BEAN, Cecil Lloyd, Sr., 77 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord, September 15, 2009. Cecil was a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran including two purple hearts. He was a faithful member of Christiansburg Baptist Church, a member of the American Legion Post 59. He is survived by his wife; Carroll Dalton Bean of Christiansburg, two sons; Cecil Bean, Jr....

Lillie Graham

Lillie Graham

Sep 7, 2009

GRAHAM, LILLIE BELL, 104 of Elliston, died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Richfield Retirement Center, Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband; Charles Taylor Graham, daughters and sons-in-law; Dorothy Atkinson, Marie Main and Elmon, Louise Thornton and Oden, Mildred Wimmer and Jack, William A. Wright, and one grandson; Wayne Main. She is survived by her daughter; Estelle Wright,...

Michael Quesenberry

Michael Quesenberry

Sep 5, 2009

SGT Michael Andrew Quesenberry, 23yrs old, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with God on September 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Eva Shaver; his Grandfather, Ricky Dowdy, and his Uncle Justin Quesenberry. Left to cherish his memory are his Fiancé, Chasity Faith Harmon of Christiansburg, VA, his Parents, Mickey and Judy Quesenberry of Wade,...

Mary Winn

Mary Winn

Sep 4, 2009

WINN, Mary Ellen “Dee”, 79 of Christiansburg concluded her courageous fight with cancer in the early morning of Friday, September 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Pendleton Scaggs and Elia Crumpacker Scaggs: her sister, Jean Scaggs Peacock and her brother Samuel Bruce Scaggs. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Joe M....