Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Nellie Epperly

Feb 25, 2007

EPPERLY, NELLIE BELLE, 88 OF Christiansburg died Sunday, February 25, 2007, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Dublin, VA. The daughter to the late Hugh and Lula Mize Adams, she was also preceded in death by two daughters; Zona Gale Grissom, Betty Jolene Wells, one sister and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of seventy years; Troy L. Epperly,...

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Glada Blue

Feb 19, 2007

BLUE, GLADA GEARHEART, age 73, of Radford. On February 19, 2007, God decided he needed another angel so he called Glada Gearheart Blue home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cora Gearheart. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Aaron Blue; brothers, Clinton Gearheart and James Gearheart; sisters, Nancy...

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Glada Blue

Feb 19, 2007

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Leslie Saylors

Feb 19, 2007

SAYLORS, LESLIE LEE, ?The Handyman?, age 75, of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 19, 2007. He was a veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the U. S. Navy and he attended Auburn Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie D. Saylor; step-father and mother Eugene and Hazel...

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John St.Clair

Feb 16, 2007

St.Clair, John S., 85, of Christiansburg, died on February 16, 2007. John was born on January 6, 1922 in Salem, Virginia to Thomas D. St.Clair and Dessie Helms St.Clair. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas D. St.Clair, Jr., Delbert St.Clair and his son, Delbert Lee St.Clair, Virgil H. St.Clair and his wife, Ruth Jones St.Clair....

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Tyler Goad

Feb 15, 2007

GOAD, TYLER DARIN, age 4, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Cindy Goad and grandfather, Carl Goad. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Michael and Anne Goad; four brothers, Alex, Keaton, Grayson and Garrett; grandparents, Jerry and Betty Austin, Linda Goad,...

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Edythe Collins

Feb 15, 2007

COLLINS, EDYTHE ELIZABETH KING, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Samuel G. and Lura Edythe Akers King. She was a 1932 graduate of Christiansburg High School. She grew up as a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church east of Christiansburg and joined Christiansburg Presbyterian Church in...

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Hazel Scaggs

Feb 15, 2007

SCAGGS, HAZEL MARIE COX, age 88, of Riner, went to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 15, 2007. She was a very active member of Childress Church of God for many years. A special Mother and wonderful Grandmother, known to everyone as ?MeMa.? She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Scaggs; two daughters, Darlene Scaggs and Judy Scaggs...

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Evelyn Nightingale

Feb 13, 2007

NIGHTINGALE, EVELYN PEARL, age 77, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nightingale. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Walter Jarels of Blacksburg; brothers and sister-in-law, Edward and Dorothy Smith of Blacksburg; Cecil Smith of NC and several nieces and nephews. The family will...

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Jon Paxton

Feb 11, 2007

PAXTON, JON MITCHELL, age 43, of Riner, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Ken Paxton of Christiansburg; Marilyn Paxton of St. Petersburg, FL; brothers and sister-in-law, Jeff Paxton of Christiansburg; Kip and Katie Paxton of Lexington, SC; step-mother, Patricia Paxton of Christiansburg; step-brother, Chris Wilkinson of Christiansburg; nephew, Benje Paxton of Greenville, SC; several...

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William Sanson

Feb 11, 2007

SANSON, WILLIAM, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his children, William Sanson, Jr., Christiansburg, Lori Sanson, West Virginia; several nieces, nephews and many friends. The viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 15th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg. Per his request...

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William Bland

Feb 10, 2007

BLAND, WILLIAM EDWARD, age 32, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007 at his home in Christiansburg. He was born on February 7, 1975 and preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Bland. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Janice and Terry Shelor of the home; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky L. & Marie Price of Christiansburg; Marshall T....

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James Smith

Feb 9, 2007

SMITH, JAMES D. "DOUG", age 62, of Riner, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center from this life to his eternal life. He was born July 24, 1944 to the late James and Hester Jones Smith in Merrimac, Va. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Rebecca D. Smith, and a brother, Ralph...

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Paul Epperly

Feb 8, 2007

EPPERLY, PAUL PRESTON, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was the retired owner and operator of Epperly?s Small Engine and Epperly?s Restaurant. He was of the Methodist faith being very active in many Methodist Churches...

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Ethel Garnand

Feb 7, 2007

Ethel Irene States Garnand departed this life to be with the Lord and her loved ones who have gone before her on February 7, 2007. She was born on November 12, 1916 in Cisne, Illinois. She was the oldest child of Flossie and James States. She met her husband Ambrose Garnand while she was working as a welder during WWII...

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John Cain

Feb 6, 2007

CAIN, JOHN EDWIN SR., age 81, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home, Tuesday, February 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Edna Woolwine Cain and his son, Larry W. Cain. He is survived by a son, John E. Cain, Jr.; two granddaughters, Cassandra ?Cricket? Cain and friend, Darrell Carr; and Stephanie Cain Willis;...

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Mary Duncan

Feb 4, 2007

Duncan, Mary Elizabeth Pannell, 76, of Shawsville, passed away Feb. 4, 2007 in the Radford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Duncan. She is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-laws, Donald R. Duncan and his wife, Marie, of Shawsville and Larry E. Duncan and his wife, Shirley, of Shawsville; a granddaughter,...

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Junior Bland

Feb 4, 2007

BLAND, JUNIOR CURTIS, age 77, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007, at his home. The son of the late William Tom and Beulah Creasy Bland ,he was also preceded in death by a sister, Polly Merritt and brothers, Willard, Haven and Ivan Bland. He attended Christiansburg High School were he played football from 1946-1948. A veteran of the...

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Stanley Early

Jan 28, 2007

EARLY, STANLEY ROSCOE, age 74, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Crystal Early; his adopted children, Brittany Early and Anthony Early of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law Peggy & Dave Anderson of Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Early of Elliston; Gary & Tony Early of Salem; Ricky & Joyce Early of...

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Dare Dickson

Jan 27, 2007

DICKSON, DARE WOODROW, age 84, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the VA Medical Center, Salem. A retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, he was a veteran of WWII having served in the Merchant Marines, and was a life member of VFW Post 5311. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church. He is...

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