Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Berta Alley

Oct 18, 2007

ALLEY, BERTA LUISA, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 44 years, Leo Alley; one brother-in-law, Clarence Alley and all other remaining survivors reside in Italy. There will be no formal visitation, however, friends may call at Horne Funeral Home from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m....

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David Stevens

Oct 17, 2007

STEVENS, DAVID CLOYD, age 85, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at his home. A graduate of Virginia Tech he served in WW II as a Navy Pilot in the South Pacific, and was an avid golfer. Born in Pulaski County the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Cloyd Stevens he is survived by his...

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Carl Phillips

Oct 15, 2007

PHILLIPS, CARL J., age 73, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Ruth Phillips, and a brother, James Phillips and his wife, Dorothy M. Phillips. He was a veteran having served in the Air Force, retired from Corning Glass Works, and a beloved member of the Trinity United Methodist...

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Weldon King

Oct 11, 2007

KING, WELDON (JUNE), of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on his 80th birthday, Thursday, October 11, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member of St Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, VA. Born in Huffville, VA to the late Iva G. Wimmer and William King, he was preceded in death by his...

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Robert Frazier

Oct 6, 2007

FRAZIER, ROBERT LESTER “FROSTY”, 95, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2007. He was born in Rogersville, TN on June 17, 1912. He worked as a farmer and moved to Baltimore, MD in 1936. He enlisted and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Following his honorable discharge on September 25, 1943, he returned...

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Trubie Graham

Oct 4, 2007

GRAHAM, TRUBIE IVAN, age 76, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. Born March 10, 1931, in Botetourt County, VA the son of the late Amos Graydon and Pearle Nancy Sutphin Graham. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, helping others, gardening, golfing,...

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David Snider

Oct 3, 2007

SNIDER, DAVID 'BIG DAVE" CHAPMAN, age 51, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at this home. Dave worked for the town of Christiansburg for thirty-two(32) years. He was known by many throughout the community, Big Dave was a model, all star son, brother, uncle and friend, Dave loved his family, and showed it by all he did for...

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Le Andra Milliner

Oct 2, 2007

LeAndra (“Pettie”) Marie Milliner, 16 of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Alvin and Mildred Milliner. She is survived by her parents, Leonard and Phyllis Milliner, sisters, Lenora Milliner Stevens and husband, Chris of Roanoke; Ashley Milliner; and Tiffany Milliner of the home, grandmother, Ann Repass of...

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Alfred Holcomb

Sep 30, 2007

Alfred Holcomb, 79, of Richmond, Va., died Sunday, September 30, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold M. and Josie C. Holcomb, and a sister, Lela H. McGuyer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Frances A. Holcomb of Richmond; daughter and son-in-law Phyllis and John Holmgren, grandchildren Kristen and Stephen Holmgren, all of Jacksonville,...

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Barbara Capps

Sep 28, 2007

Noted artist, Barbara Ann Capps, died September 28th at her home in Christiansburg. Daughter of Blanche (Chafin) & Byron Capps, she was born June 15th, 1932, in Anchorage, Alaska, where she lived until her father died in 1936. She’s preceded in death by her mother, Blanche Capps; her sister, “Dodie” Simmons; & by her infant sister, Anastasia Barbara Capps, who...

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Dolores Sloan

Sep 27, 2007

Sloan Dolores L. (Luffee) age 81 of Christiansburg, VA formerly of Wilkins Twp. on Thursday, September 27, 2007. Beloved wife of the late George Sloan; loving mother of George (Beatrice) Sloan of Christiansburg, VA; grandmother of Lori Lynn Sloan of Radford, VA, and Thomas John Sloan of Christiansburg, VA; great-grandmother of Olivia Rayne Sloan; sister of Clara Mae Sloan of...

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Virginia Baker

Sep 27, 2007

Virginia Thelma Baker, 86 of Christiansburg formerly of Pilot went to be with the Lord on Thursday September 27, 2007 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Rev Opha W. Baker, daughter Drema K. Simpkins, granddaughter and husband Jennifer and Steve Martin, several nieces, nephews, great-neices, great-nephews, and many friends. The...

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Katie Willard

Sep 25, 2007

Katie Nolley Willard, 82, of Christiansburg, VA, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 25th at Montgomery Regional Hospital where she was admitted the previous Friday. She passed away from complications of broken bones and cancer that had been in remission for several years. Mrs. Willard was born on July 4, 1925 in Riner, VA, the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson...

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Lucille Harmon

Sep 23, 2007

HARMON, LUCILLE JEWELL, age 84, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007. She was the daughter to the late William and Iva Rogers Jewell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter William Harmon; her daughter, Lucille Marie Sumler; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters; and two brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter and...

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Andy Dussault

Sep 23, 2007

DUSSAULT, ANDY JOSEPH, age 68, a life long resident of Torrington, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007 at his daughter’s home in Christiansburg, VA. Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Daigneault of Christiansburg; son, Lenny Dussault of Torrington, CT; two sisters, Blanch Breton of Manchester, NH; Lynn Adams of Georgia. There will be no services. The Dussault Family is being...

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Cory Jones

Sep 23, 2007

JONES, Cory Aaron, 2 day old son of Eric William and Jo Lynn Bell Jones, Pulaski, VA died Sunday, September 23, 2007. Along with his parents he is survived by his maternal grandparents; Peggy and Bob Pearcy of Roanoke and paternal grandparents; Josephine and Richard Jones of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 10 - 11 a.m. Thursday, September...

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Helen Miller

Sep 22, 2007

MILLER, HELEN LORENE CUSTER, age 82, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Angels she so dearly loved, on Saturday, September 22, 2007. She was a coalminers daughter born on September 6, 1925 to the late Thomas Albert and Mary Melvinia Surface – Custer. She has been met in heaven by her loving husband Junior Allen Miller and dear son...

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Irma Bond

Sep 22, 2007

BOND, Irma Flinchum, 97 of Churchville, VA and formally of Pilot, VA, passed away, Saturday, September 22, 2007. She was born October 8, 1909 to the late Cynthia and Jacob W. Flinchum. She was also preceded in death by her husband; W. Lee Bond, sons; William Lee (Billy) Bond, Jr., Irvin Bond, Charles Bond and a daughter; Frances Bond. Three...

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Ella Beeken

Sep 20, 2007

BEEKEN, ELLA FREY, age 94, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007. She was the daughter to the late Thomas Doswell and Addie M. Frey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Stephen J. Beeken; her son, Stephen John Beeken, II; daughter-in-law, Dr. Lois A. Beeken, sister and brother-in-law, Adelaide Frey Small...

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Hazel Moore

Sep 15, 2007

Moore, Hazel A. (Davis), 76, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie and Earnest C. Davis; brothers, "Little" Paul Davis, Willard Davis, Ranny Davis, and Earnest (Big June) D. Davis. She also was preceded by her sisters, Juanita Davis and Elizabeth Thompson; a son, Paul L....

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