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Catherine Grim
Sep 10, 2008
GRIM, Catherine Simpkins, of Pilot, died September 10, 2008 at Kroontji Health Care Center at Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her husband; Zoll L. Grim, Jr., parents; Bentley and Rebecca Simpkins, brothers; Olsen, Craig, Cecil, and Gray, sister; Otis and two great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister; Oveda (Jack) Cooke of Whiting, NJ,...
Claude Sawyers
Sep 9, 2008
SAWYERS, CLAUDE V., age 94, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at his home. Surviving are his wife of sixty-four years, Helen Sawyers; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Martha Sawyer, all of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Henry Merrill of Greenville, SC; grandchildren and their families, Debbie Clendenon and her children, Taylor and Max, of Roanoke, Beth...
Heather Leech
Sep 8, 2008
LEECH, Heather Ann Furrow, 27 of Elliston, went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Woodrow and Belle Furrow and, Nina and Ed Womack, father-in-law; Pops Leech, and. She is survived by her husband; William Wayne Leech (J.R.) two step sons; Joey and Josh Leech, all of Elliston, mother and...
Annie Montgomery
Sep 6, 2008
Annie Lou Montgomery age 80, of East Orange, NJ, departed this life on September 6, 2008 at Friendship Retirement Community, after a prolonged illness. Annie was born on January 19, 1928 in Pulaski, VA, to a James McClanahan and Sarah Callaway. She was preceded in death by husband John William Montgomery Sr., son John William Montgomery Jr., daughter Mary Sue...
Hodge Joseph
Sep 4, 2008
On September 4, 2008, Joseph “Newell” Hodge, 79 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 40 years of service and was a member of the Isaac Walton League. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hundley and Zella Hodge, five brothers Coy, Roy, Paul, John and Wilmer (Bill)...
Janet Melhorn
Sep 1, 2008
MELHORN, Janet Lee, 75 of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord, Monday, September 1, 2008 from her daughter’s home with family by her side. Mrs. Melhorn loved to travel, driving from Pennsylvania to Florida to California. She also enjoyed a good ice cream cone. She was the daughter to the late; Charles W. and Daisy Irene Hankey Albaugh. She...
Reta Brookman
Sep 1, 2008
BROOKMAN, Reta Hamilton, 69 of Elliston, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 31, 2008 after a long illness from her daughter’s home with her family by her side. A devoted Christian of the Free will Baptist Faith, She loved her Lord. The daughter to the late Delmer Hamilton and Christine Mullins, she was also preceded in death by...
William Lester
Aug 30, 2008
William Hunt Lester, 78, Christiansburg, born February 14, 1930 to Victor V. and Kittie Richardson Lester, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was a graduate of Christiansburg High School and a United States Army veteran. He worked many years at the Christiansburg Post Office during which time he also owned and operated Bill’s Restaurant and The Highway Inn. He was...
Clayton Bartlett
Aug 30, 2008
BARTLETT, Clayton Luther, “C.L.” 67 of Blacksburg died Saturday, August 30, 2008 results of a boating accident. The son to the late Herman Grady, Sr., and Plina Sue Bartlett. He was also preceded in death by his daughter; Mickey Lynn Bartlett. Surviving are his wife; Shirley W. Baker-Bartlett, son; Todd Allen Bartlett, and step-son; William “Willie” Mosby Baker all of...
Reese Treva
Aug 28, 2008
REESE, TREVA LONG, of Roanoke, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl F. Reese, Sr., she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Earl Frederick, Jr. and Martha Reese of Hot Springs, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Joann and John B. Obenchain, Sr. or Roanoke, VA; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren....
Annie Dalton
Aug 26, 2008
DALTON, ANNIE WOOD, 76, of Radford, formerly of Floyd, VA, passed away Tuesday, August, 26, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of the late Clarence and Cynthia Wood, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Kent Wood, Harold Wood and a sister, Ruth Weeks. Surviving are one sister, Lydia Carden; children, Danny Burke, Riner,...
Moody Willis
Aug 22, 2008
WILLIS, Moody, 87, of Dublin, died Friday, August 22, 2008, at the Highland Ridge Nursing Home. He was the son to the late; William B. and Willie A. Willis. He is survived by his daughter; Nicole Willis, niece and her husband; Sadie Ruth and Walter Mobley. Several other friends also survive. No services will be held.
Georgia Kay Oliver
Aug 21, 2008
OLIVER, GEORGIA KAY HAUSCHILDT, age 48, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Tazewell, VA the daughter of the late George and Uva Taylor Young. She was a graduate of Virginia Tech and received her Master's from Radford University. She was a former member of the Tazewell Rescue Squad, a Life...
June Beckett
Aug 19, 2008
BECKETT, JUNE, of Alexandria passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Arrangements are being conducted by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA.
Donald Thompson
Aug 19, 2008
Thompson, Donald Floyd, 58, of Christiansburg, passed away August 19, 2008. Better known as Donnie to his family and friends, Donnie was an inspiration. He had overcome so much in his lifetime to get to where he was. Donnie leaves behind a lasting memory that will never fade. His love for life, his family, his truck and the Hokies will...
James Hedge
Aug 16, 2008
James Dean Hedge, 66, of Christiansburg,VA, passed away. Graveside service to be announced at a later date.
Gordon Winbery
Aug 15, 2008
Winbery, Gordon Henry, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly August 15, 2008 after several months of declining health. Gordon was a CPA, well known in Blacksburg and Christiansburg. He was a member of the Rotary and of St. Pual United Methodist Church in Christiansburg. Mr. Winbery was born in Texas on February 21, 1932 to the late John Vernon and...
Darrell Duncan
Aug 15, 2008
Duncan, Darrell Dean “Triple D”, 49, of Christiansburg, passed away August 15 2008. He was preceded by his father, Claude Earnest Duncan and sister, Debra Custer. Mr. Duncan is survived by his mother, Emma Reed; step father, Elbert Reed; sister, Claudia Burton and Robert Conley; daughter, Rachel Duncan; sons, Michael Davis, Adam and Matthew Spangler; special niece, Emily Conley; nephews,...
Howard Akers
Aug 12, 2008
Howard William Akers, 81, of Radford, VA, passed away on August 12, 2008. He was the son of the late Harry and Mary Akers. He was preceded in death by his brother Marvin “Bob” Akers. His is survived by sisters and son-in law; Gladys and Ralph Vaughan, and Maggie Sue Lytton. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services...
Richard Rakes
Aug 10, 2008
RAKES, RICHARD MATTHEW, “Ricky”, age 37, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday August 10, 2008. Preceded in death by his grandparents,Mason and Regent Rakes, Ricky is survived by his wife Joyce Wilson Rakes, parents Morris and Alice Rakes, sisters and brothers-in-law, Melissa and Paul Craighead, and Donna and Todd Akers, nephew Zack Craighead, niece Jessica Akers, sister-in-law Tina Wilson, mother-in-law and...
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