Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Margaret Shuford

Margaret Shuford

Mar 4, 2008

SHUFORD, Margaret, “Peggy” E., 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, March 3, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Peggy was a devoted wife to her husband, a devoted mother to her three children and she was deeply loved by her grandchildren and extended family. Peggy touched the lives...

Infant Devon Duncan

Infant Devon Duncan

Mar 4, 2008

DUNCAN, Devon Paul, of Hiwassee, infant son to Traci McDougal, died March 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father; Barry Paul Duncan. Along with his mother he is also survived by his maternal grandparents; Ronnie and Shawn Shumaker, of Hiwassee, paternal grandparents; Ronnie and Sheila Duncan of Check, aunt and uncle; Michelle McDougal and Jason Witt of...

Doris Myers

Doris Myers

Feb 29, 2008

Myers, Doris Marion Cook, 66, of Blacksburg, fought a long battle with Alzheimer and Parkinson and entered into eternal life on February 29, 2008 at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Warm Hearth. As an avid cat lover, Doris never met a stray that she did not show love to. She was born Sept. 25, 1941 to Walter Sr. and Sara...

Robert Smart

Robert Smart

Feb 28, 2008

Robert Lee Smart, Jr. (Pawpaw) 62 of Check, VA went to be with his Savior on Thursday, February 28, 2008 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp. He was an employee of ITT INDUSTRIES NIGHT VISION and a member of Auburn Baptist Church. Bob was the son...

Pauline Shifflette

Pauline Shifflette

Feb 24, 2008

SHIFFLETTE, PAULINE WEEKS, age 90, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. The daughter of the late Granville D. and Maude D. Weeks, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Nat S. Shifflette. She is survived by her children, Stephen and Sara; three grandchildren. She was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church and...

Janet Quesenberry

Janet Quesenberry

Feb 23, 2008

QUESENBERRY, JANET GAIL, age 56, of Christiansburg, was called to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Janet spent her life as a loving and thoughtful person. Her kindness extended to all those she knew. She was a resident of Richfield Recovery Center. A special thanks to the Richfield Nursing...

Grace Miller

Grace Miller

Feb 21, 2008

Miller, Grace Dexter Hutchison Ferrell, 95, of Christiansburg and formally of Craig Co., Va passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Richfield Recovery and Care Center, Salem, VA. She was born in Craig Co, Va, on June 15, 1912, to the late Grover Mason and Rebecca Clementine Stebar Hutchison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Ferrell...

Floyd Burlingame

Floyd Burlingame

Feb 18, 2008

BURLINGAME, Floyd Edgar, 88 of Radford, died Monday, February 18, 2008 at Radford Health and Rehab. Center. Well known in the community as “The Barber” he joined his father in 1946 and served as a barber for more than fifty eight years. The son to the late Fred and Emma Burlingame, he was preceded in death by his wife; Esther...

Maisie Alderman

Maisie Alderman

Feb 17, 2008

ALDERMAN, Maisie Lynch, 83 of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by husband Dale E. Alderman. Her survivors include daughters and son in laws, Linda "Chubby" Cox of Christiansburg, David and Dinah Alderman Rengel of Brooklyn, NY and Deborah and Glenn Maynard of Christiansburg. Never failing to give her pleasure were her beautiful and loving...

Phillip Sutphin

Phillip Sutphin

Feb 16, 2008

SUTPHIN, Phillip Stanley, 53 of McCoy died Friday, February 15, 2008. Phillip was known by his family and friends as “FLIP”, and “PHIL” to all his good friends in Roanoke. He was a Master Electrician and he had a marvelous sense of humor. “He couldn’t have been a better brother”. Mr. Sutphin was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph...

Dennis Raines

Dennis Raines

Feb 16, 2008

RAINES, Dennis Lee, 64 of Christiansburg died Monday, February 11, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansbrug.

Louis Jordan

Louis Jordan

Feb 16, 2008

JORDAN, Louis Christopher, 77 of Roanoke, died Thursday, February 14, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Christiansburg. (382-2612)

Robert Chafin

Robert Chafin

Feb 10, 2008

CHAFIN, Robert Winston, 72 of Blacksburg, and formerly of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Chafin graduated from Auburn High School, Virginia Tech and retired from General Electric in Charlottesville, VA. Preceded in death by his father, Rudell Winston Chafin, he is survived by his mother; Ileda Sowers Chafin, of Christiansburg, son; Robert...

Evan Lytton-McFalls

Evan Lytton-McFalls

Feb 9, 2008

Lytton-McFalls, Evan Tucker, “My little Tucky-Bell” 14 months, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly Father, Saturday, February 9, 2008 to be the most beautiful angel in heaven. God gave him to us, November 15, 2006. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents; Glenn and Nora Thompson, aunt; Alicia Lytton and uncle Kristopher McFalls. Left behind to cherish this...

Gary Sheppard

Gary Sheppard

Feb 9, 2008

SHEPPARD, GARY REED, age 76, of Riner passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he received a Bronze Star Metal for bravery for his actions in saving countless lives. A true friend to all he met, he was a person who would give everything he had to...

Michael Keith

Michael Keith

Feb 7, 2008

KEITH, MICHAEL BRADLEY, age 27, of Christiansburg passed away suddenly Thursday, February 7, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his father, Charles Richard Keith, South Daytona Beach, FL; his mother, Freda M. Keith, Kingsport, TN; his fiancée, Renay Gardner; two daughters, Selina Marie Keith, Haley Nicole Keith; a step-daughter, Brianna Gardner, all of Christiansburg; a brother, Richard Thomas...

Oveda Linkous

Oveda Linkous

Feb 7, 2008

LINKOUS, OVEDA MAE GARNAND of Christiansburg, began her earthly journey, June 14, 1918 and completed it Thursday, February 7, 2008. She was welcomed home by our Lord and reunited with her husband of 70 years, Arnold R. Linkous, Sr., and only son, Arnold R. “Sonny” Linkous, II. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Garnand,...

Mary Peregoy

Mary Peregoy

Feb 6, 2008

On 2/6/2008, Mary Alma Chandler Peregoy departed from her family and friends in this world to be united with her Savior and reunited with family and friends in heaven. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James; her son, Marvin; her parents, Grace and Joseph Chandler; and five sisters and brothers. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Jane...

Patricia Matherly

Patricia Matherly

Feb 6, 2008

MATHERLY, PATRICIA VIPPERMAN, age 68, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. A member of the Rebekah Lodge, she was also a hair dresser in Christiansburg for over forty-two years. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Leigh Anne and Wayne Davidson, Forest, VA, Julie Phillips, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Cymric, Davidson, Ashlyn Davidson,...

Lawrence Estes

Lawrence Estes

Feb 5, 2008

Estes, Lawrence S., 79, of Blacksburg, went home to be with his heavenly father on Feb. 5, 2008. Lawrence was born in Radford on January 27, 1929 to the late Lawrence and Zella Estes. Lawrence always looked to the future and a better life. He first worked at Burlington Mills in Radford then met his loving wife, Lura, of 56...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Margaret Shuford

Margaret Shuford

Mar 4, 2008

SHUFORD, Margaret, “Peggy” E., 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, March 3, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Peggy was a devoted wife to her husband, a devoted mother to her three children and she was deeply loved by her grandchildren and extended family. Peggy touched the lives...

Infant Devon Duncan

Infant Devon Duncan

Mar 4, 2008

DUNCAN, Devon Paul, of Hiwassee, infant son to Traci McDougal, died March 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father; Barry Paul Duncan. Along with his mother he is also survived by his maternal grandparents; Ronnie and Shawn Shumaker, of Hiwassee, paternal grandparents; Ronnie and Sheila Duncan of Check, aunt and uncle; Michelle McDougal and Jason Witt of...

Doris Myers

Doris Myers

Feb 29, 2008

Myers, Doris Marion Cook, 66, of Blacksburg, fought a long battle with Alzheimer and Parkinson and entered into eternal life on February 29, 2008 at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Warm Hearth. As an avid cat lover, Doris never met a stray that she did not show love to. She was born Sept. 25, 1941 to Walter Sr. and Sara...

Robert Smart

Robert Smart

Feb 28, 2008

Robert Lee Smart, Jr. (Pawpaw) 62 of Check, VA went to be with his Savior on Thursday, February 28, 2008 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp. He was an employee of ITT INDUSTRIES NIGHT VISION and a member of Auburn Baptist Church. Bob was the son...

Pauline Shifflette

Pauline Shifflette

Feb 24, 2008

SHIFFLETTE, PAULINE WEEKS, age 90, formerly of Christiansburg, VA passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. The daughter of the late Granville D. and Maude D. Weeks, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Nat S. Shifflette. She is survived by her children, Stephen and Sara; three grandchildren. She was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church and...

Janet Quesenberry

Janet Quesenberry

Feb 23, 2008

QUESENBERRY, JANET GAIL, age 56, of Christiansburg, was called to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Janet spent her life as a loving and thoughtful person. Her kindness extended to all those she knew. She was a resident of Richfield Recovery Center. A special thanks to the Richfield Nursing...

Grace Miller

Grace Miller

Feb 21, 2008

Miller, Grace Dexter Hutchison Ferrell, 95, of Christiansburg and formally of Craig Co., Va passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Richfield Recovery and Care Center, Salem, VA. She was born in Craig Co, Va, on June 15, 1912, to the late Grover Mason and Rebecca Clementine Stebar Hutchison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Ferrell...

Floyd Burlingame

Floyd Burlingame

Feb 18, 2008

BURLINGAME, Floyd Edgar, 88 of Radford, died Monday, February 18, 2008 at Radford Health and Rehab. Center. Well known in the community as “The Barber” he joined his father in 1946 and served as a barber for more than fifty eight years. The son to the late Fred and Emma Burlingame, he was preceded in death by his wife; Esther...

Maisie Alderman

Maisie Alderman

Feb 17, 2008

ALDERMAN, Maisie Lynch, 83 of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by husband Dale E. Alderman. Her survivors include daughters and son in laws, Linda "Chubby" Cox of Christiansburg, David and Dinah Alderman Rengel of Brooklyn, NY and Deborah and Glenn Maynard of Christiansburg. Never failing to give her pleasure were her beautiful and loving...

Phillip Sutphin

Phillip Sutphin

Feb 16, 2008

SUTPHIN, Phillip Stanley, 53 of McCoy died Friday, February 15, 2008. Phillip was known by his family and friends as “FLIP”, and “PHIL” to all his good friends in Roanoke. He was a Master Electrician and he had a marvelous sense of humor. “He couldn’t have been a better brother”. Mr. Sutphin was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph...

Dennis Raines

Dennis Raines

Feb 16, 2008

RAINES, Dennis Lee, 64 of Christiansburg died Monday, February 11, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Christiansbrug.

Louis Jordan

Louis Jordan

Feb 16, 2008

JORDAN, Louis Christopher, 77 of Roanoke, died Thursday, February 14, 2008. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Christiansburg. (382-2612)

Robert Chafin

Robert Chafin

Feb 10, 2008

CHAFIN, Robert Winston, 72 of Blacksburg, and formerly of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Chafin graduated from Auburn High School, Virginia Tech and retired from General Electric in Charlottesville, VA. Preceded in death by his father, Rudell Winston Chafin, he is survived by his mother; Ileda Sowers Chafin, of Christiansburg, son; Robert...

Evan Lytton-McFalls

Evan Lytton-McFalls

Feb 9, 2008

Lytton-McFalls, Evan Tucker, “My little Tucky-Bell” 14 months, of Christiansburg, went to his heavenly Father, Saturday, February 9, 2008 to be the most beautiful angel in heaven. God gave him to us, November 15, 2006. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents; Glenn and Nora Thompson, aunt; Alicia Lytton and uncle Kristopher McFalls. Left behind to cherish this...

Gary Sheppard

Gary Sheppard

Feb 9, 2008

SHEPPARD, GARY REED, age 76, of Riner passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he received a Bronze Star Metal for bravery for his actions in saving countless lives. A true friend to all he met, he was a person who would give everything he had to...

Michael Keith

Michael Keith

Feb 7, 2008

KEITH, MICHAEL BRADLEY, age 27, of Christiansburg passed away suddenly Thursday, February 7, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his father, Charles Richard Keith, South Daytona Beach, FL; his mother, Freda M. Keith, Kingsport, TN; his fiancée, Renay Gardner; two daughters, Selina Marie Keith, Haley Nicole Keith; a step-daughter, Brianna Gardner, all of Christiansburg; a brother, Richard Thomas...

Oveda Linkous

Oveda Linkous

Feb 7, 2008

LINKOUS, OVEDA MAE GARNAND of Christiansburg, began her earthly journey, June 14, 1918 and completed it Thursday, February 7, 2008. She was welcomed home by our Lord and reunited with her husband of 70 years, Arnold R. Linkous, Sr., and only son, Arnold R. “Sonny” Linkous, II. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Garnand,...

Mary Peregoy

Mary Peregoy

Feb 6, 2008

On 2/6/2008, Mary Alma Chandler Peregoy departed from her family and friends in this world to be united with her Savior and reunited with family and friends in heaven. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James; her son, Marvin; her parents, Grace and Joseph Chandler; and five sisters and brothers. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Jane...

Patricia Matherly

Patricia Matherly

Feb 6, 2008

MATHERLY, PATRICIA VIPPERMAN, age 68, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. A member of the Rebekah Lodge, she was also a hair dresser in Christiansburg for over forty-two years. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Leigh Anne and Wayne Davidson, Forest, VA, Julie Phillips, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Cymric, Davidson, Ashlyn Davidson,...

Lawrence Estes

Lawrence Estes

Feb 5, 2008

Estes, Lawrence S., 79, of Blacksburg, went home to be with his heavenly father on Feb. 5, 2008. Lawrence was born in Radford on January 27, 1929 to the late Lawrence and Zella Estes. Lawrence always looked to the future and a better life. He first worked at Burlington Mills in Radford then met his loving wife, Lura, of 56...

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