Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Martha Bowles

Martha Bowles

Jul 1, 2007

BOWLES, MARTHA J., age 93, of Elliston, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Bowles and Jennie C. Bowles and her brothers and sister. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Alfred Owens of Elliston; eight grandchildren; six step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and two great...

Elbert Wimmer

Elbert Wimmer

Jun 30, 2007

WIMMER, ELBERT WINSTON Elbert Winston Wimmer, age 83, of Pilot, VA passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wimmer was a lifelong farmer in the Huffville community of Floyd County. He was a WW II Army Veteran, having served in the China, Burma-India Operations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene McNeil Wimmer, a...

Robert Epperly

Robert Epperly

Jun 28, 2007

Epperly, Jr., Robert Marshall, 54, of Christiansburg passed away June 28, 2007. He was born February 26, 1953 in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by brothers Terry and Ricky Epperly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife Bessie “Sissy” Epperly; sons: Michael Epperly and wife Crystal of Elliston, and Scott Epperly...

Paul Bower

Paul Bower

Jun 24, 2007

BOWER, Paul Tabor, 87 of Christiansburg passed away after a long and joyful life. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Ronsvard Bower, Marvin Bower, Dorsey Junior Bower and his sister; Reva Grimes. He is survived by his loving wife; Ardis Hollandsworth Bower, sister; Ruth Ellis, Roanoke, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Bower...

Wallace Scott

Wallace Scott

Jun 24, 2007

SCOTT, Wallace (Wally) Gray, 75, of Christiansburg, born on September 15, 1931, passed away early Sunday morning, June 24, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long battle with lymphoma. He was a former State Trooper and retired from General Electric in Salem, Virginia. He was also a Veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Air Force. He...

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Jun 17, 2007

SEARCH-JOHNSTON, KIMBERLY ANN, age 46 or Radford, passed away Saturday, June 16 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, the Belview United Methodist Church and was a very active member of her community. She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Search, Sr.. A loving mother, wife, daughter and sister...

Trigg Gearheart

Trigg Gearheart

Jun 15, 2007

GEARHEART, TRIGG MOSBY, age 95, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Friday, June 15, 2007. He was the son of the lateFloyd and Etta Mae Gearheart, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Spradlin Gearheart., daughter Sarah Hall Gearheart, brother Massie Gearheart; sisters, Ora Vanhoozier and Bessie Woolwine. He is survived by his son, Wilber J. Gearheart of...

Frances Jones

Frances Jones

Jun 14, 2007

JONES, FRANCES BOWER, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar B. Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law, Dean (I.D.) and Rochelle Jones of Cleveland, GA; two granddaughters, Stormy Iseson, of Roanoke; Dawn Jones of Goodview; one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Iseson...

Glenn Donley

Glenn Donley

Jun 14, 2007

DONLEY, GLENN FRANKLIN, age 69, of Shawsville, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 14, 2007 at his home. He was the son of the late Carl and Elsie Donley. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Geneva Donley of Shawsville; two daughters, Susan Henderson and Nicole Donley both of Tacoma, WA; sisters, Sylvia Phillips of Pryor, OK, Rebecca Honeycutt of...

George McGuyer

George McGuyer

Jun 13, 2007

McGUYER, GEORGE LESTER, age 79, of Riner, passed away June 13, 2007. He was a retired employee of the Radford Arsenal where he worked for 37 ? years. He was an avid, life-long fox hunter. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Clarice McGuyer; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon & Trigg Nowlin; step-sons & daughters-in-law, Sam & Brenda Brammer and...

Aubrey Dalton

Aubrey Dalton

Jun 11, 2007

DALTON, AUBREY WENDELL, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Estle Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Betty Eanes Dalton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rocky & Diane Dalton of Radford; Rodney & Heidi Dalton of Christiansburg; three special grandchildren, Madisyn, Dakoda and Gordon;...

Nannie Taylor

Nannie Taylor

Jun 11, 2007

TAYLOR, NANNIE RUTH, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merdie and Vernie Mannon; her son, James Preston Taylor; a brother, Robert Mannon. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 57 years, Allen C. Taylor of Christiansburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Junior & Joyce Taylor of North Carolina;...

Raymond Boone

Raymond Boone

Jun 10, 2007

BOONE, Raymond T., 90 of Moneta, VA died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at his son’s home. Mr. Boone served his country in the United States Army serving in WW II. He retired from Radford Arsenal after 35 years of service. The son to the late William and Maggie Boone he was also preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Dick...

Dale Ashworth

Dale Ashworth

Jun 8, 2007

ASHWORTH, Dale Franklin, of Christiansburg, 50, Dale served the Town of Christiansburg as a Councilman from 1998 - 2006, he suddenly passed away Friday, June 8th, 2007 as a result from a motorcycle accident. Dale worked in the family business “Electrical Supply” in Cambria, VA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Aaron and Jessie Lovern and Jarman and...

Joseph Simpson

Joseph Simpson

Jun 4, 2007

SIMPSON, JR. JOSEPH JESSEE (JOE), age 78, died Monday, June 4, 2007 in the Radford Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. Born June 15, 1928 in Hot Coal, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Simpson, Sr. and Fallie Mae Whitt Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a WV Coalminer for 35 years. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Chris...

Barbara Keith

Barbara Keith

Jun 3, 2007

Keith, Barbara Mary Verrall 69, of Shawsville was called from us to be with the Lord At 11:09 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2007. Mom, Nana, Barbara. Three names but one person who without a doubt was an angel on earth. “Let’s go to Nana’s!” or “Nana’s coming!” always put a smile on our faces and assured us there was...

Louise Thornton

Louise Thornton

May 26, 2007

Thornton, Louise Graham, 75, of Shawsville passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007. A member of Gospel Baptist Church of Big Hill in Roanoke County, she was born on October 11, 1931 in Roanoke County on top of Big Hill to the late Charles Graham and still living mother Lillian Graham, of Elliston, VA. She was preceded in death by her...

Edward Price

Edward Price

May 26, 2007

Price, Edward Franklin, 70, of Blacksburg, passed away May 26, 2007 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Harvey E. and Verna Mae Price. He is survived by a brother, Lynwood Price; sister-in-law, Darlene Price, of Riner, VA; sister, Joyce King, of Blacksburg, VA; nephews, Tommy Wheeler, of Blacksburg, VA, William Price, of Pearisburg, VA, and...

Almena Criner

Almena Criner

May 24, 2007

CRINER, ALMENA NIXON, age 88, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 in Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1919 in Montgomery County, VA the daughter of the late Wellington Lee and Clara Nixon. She was preceded in death by her parents, a twin sister, Verbena Ayers of Roanoke; a younger sister, Jeanette Wohlford of NC;...

Linda Bostwick

Linda Bostwick

May 21, 2007

BOSTWICK, LINDA SUE, age 59, of Collinsville and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Jackson Bostwick, Sr. and Mittie Leona Dickerson Bostwick. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law, Derek & Jamie Page of Atlanta, GA; baby granddaughter soon to be born, London Murphy Page; her precious dog, “Daisy”,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Martha Bowles

Martha Bowles

Jul 1, 2007

BOWLES, MARTHA J., age 93, of Elliston, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Bowles and Jennie C. Bowles and her brothers and sister. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Alfred Owens of Elliston; eight grandchildren; six step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and two great...

Elbert Wimmer

Elbert Wimmer

Jun 30, 2007

WIMMER, ELBERT WINSTON Elbert Winston Wimmer, age 83, of Pilot, VA passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wimmer was a lifelong farmer in the Huffville community of Floyd County. He was a WW II Army Veteran, having served in the China, Burma-India Operations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene McNeil Wimmer, a...

Robert Epperly

Robert Epperly

Jun 28, 2007

Epperly, Jr., Robert Marshall, 54, of Christiansburg passed away June 28, 2007. He was born February 26, 1953 in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by brothers Terry and Ricky Epperly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He is survived by his wife Bessie “Sissy” Epperly; sons: Michael Epperly and wife Crystal of Elliston, and Scott Epperly...

Paul Bower

Paul Bower

Jun 24, 2007

BOWER, Paul Tabor, 87 of Christiansburg passed away after a long and joyful life. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Ronsvard Bower, Marvin Bower, Dorsey Junior Bower and his sister; Reva Grimes. He is survived by his loving wife; Ardis Hollandsworth Bower, sister; Ruth Ellis, Roanoke, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Bower...

Wallace Scott

Wallace Scott

Jun 24, 2007

SCOTT, Wallace (Wally) Gray, 75, of Christiansburg, born on September 15, 1931, passed away early Sunday morning, June 24, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long battle with lymphoma. He was a former State Trooper and retired from General Electric in Salem, Virginia. He was also a Veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Air Force. He...

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Kimberly Search-Johnston

Jun 17, 2007

SEARCH-JOHNSTON, KIMBERLY ANN, age 46 or Radford, passed away Saturday, June 16 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, the Belview United Methodist Church and was a very active member of her community. She was preceded in death by her father, William H. Search, Sr.. A loving mother, wife, daughter and sister...

Trigg Gearheart

Trigg Gearheart

Jun 15, 2007

GEARHEART, TRIGG MOSBY, age 95, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly Friday, June 15, 2007. He was the son of the lateFloyd and Etta Mae Gearheart, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Spradlin Gearheart., daughter Sarah Hall Gearheart, brother Massie Gearheart; sisters, Ora Vanhoozier and Bessie Woolwine. He is survived by his son, Wilber J. Gearheart of...

Frances Jones

Frances Jones

Jun 14, 2007

JONES, FRANCES BOWER, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar B. Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law, Dean (I.D.) and Rochelle Jones of Cleveland, GA; two granddaughters, Stormy Iseson, of Roanoke; Dawn Jones of Goodview; one great-granddaughter, Jennifer Iseson...

Glenn Donley

Glenn Donley

Jun 14, 2007

DONLEY, GLENN FRANKLIN, age 69, of Shawsville, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 14, 2007 at his home. He was the son of the late Carl and Elsie Donley. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Geneva Donley of Shawsville; two daughters, Susan Henderson and Nicole Donley both of Tacoma, WA; sisters, Sylvia Phillips of Pryor, OK, Rebecca Honeycutt of...

George McGuyer

George McGuyer

Jun 13, 2007

McGUYER, GEORGE LESTER, age 79, of Riner, passed away June 13, 2007. He was a retired employee of the Radford Arsenal where he worked for 37 ? years. He was an avid, life-long fox hunter. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Clarice McGuyer; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon & Trigg Nowlin; step-sons & daughters-in-law, Sam & Brenda Brammer and...

Aubrey Dalton

Aubrey Dalton

Jun 11, 2007

DALTON, AUBREY WENDELL, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Estle Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Betty Eanes Dalton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rocky & Diane Dalton of Radford; Rodney & Heidi Dalton of Christiansburg; three special grandchildren, Madisyn, Dakoda and Gordon;...

Nannie Taylor

Nannie Taylor

Jun 11, 2007

TAYLOR, NANNIE RUTH, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merdie and Vernie Mannon; her son, James Preston Taylor; a brother, Robert Mannon. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 57 years, Allen C. Taylor of Christiansburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Junior & Joyce Taylor of North Carolina;...

Raymond Boone

Raymond Boone

Jun 10, 2007

BOONE, Raymond T., 90 of Moneta, VA died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at his son’s home. Mr. Boone served his country in the United States Army serving in WW II. He retired from Radford Arsenal after 35 years of service. The son to the late William and Maggie Boone he was also preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Dick...

Dale Ashworth

Dale Ashworth

Jun 8, 2007

ASHWORTH, Dale Franklin, of Christiansburg, 50, Dale served the Town of Christiansburg as a Councilman from 1998 - 2006, he suddenly passed away Friday, June 8th, 2007 as a result from a motorcycle accident. Dale worked in the family business “Electrical Supply” in Cambria, VA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Aaron and Jessie Lovern and Jarman and...

Joseph Simpson

Joseph Simpson

Jun 4, 2007

SIMPSON, JR. JOSEPH JESSEE (JOE), age 78, died Monday, June 4, 2007 in the Radford Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. Born June 15, 1928 in Hot Coal, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Simpson, Sr. and Fallie Mae Whitt Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a WV Coalminer for 35 years. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Chris...

Barbara Keith

Barbara Keith

Jun 3, 2007

Keith, Barbara Mary Verrall 69, of Shawsville was called from us to be with the Lord At 11:09 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2007. Mom, Nana, Barbara. Three names but one person who without a doubt was an angel on earth. “Let’s go to Nana’s!” or “Nana’s coming!” always put a smile on our faces and assured us there was...

Louise Thornton

Louise Thornton

May 26, 2007

Thornton, Louise Graham, 75, of Shawsville passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007. A member of Gospel Baptist Church of Big Hill in Roanoke County, she was born on October 11, 1931 in Roanoke County on top of Big Hill to the late Charles Graham and still living mother Lillian Graham, of Elliston, VA. She was preceded in death by her...

Edward Price

Edward Price

May 26, 2007

Price, Edward Franklin, 70, of Blacksburg, passed away May 26, 2007 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Harvey E. and Verna Mae Price. He is survived by a brother, Lynwood Price; sister-in-law, Darlene Price, of Riner, VA; sister, Joyce King, of Blacksburg, VA; nephews, Tommy Wheeler, of Blacksburg, VA, William Price, of Pearisburg, VA, and...

Almena Criner

Almena Criner

May 24, 2007

CRINER, ALMENA NIXON, age 88, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 in Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. She was born March 5, 1919 in Montgomery County, VA the daughter of the late Wellington Lee and Clara Nixon. She was preceded in death by her parents, a twin sister, Verbena Ayers of Roanoke; a younger sister, Jeanette Wohlford of NC;...

Linda Bostwick

Linda Bostwick

May 21, 2007

BOSTWICK, LINDA SUE, age 59, of Collinsville and formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Jackson Bostwick, Sr. and Mittie Leona Dickerson Bostwick. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law, Derek & Jamie Page of Atlanta, GA; baby granddaughter soon to be born, London Murphy Page; her precious dog, “Daisy”,...

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