Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Lucy Thurman

Lucy Thurman

Nov 1, 2006

THURMAN, LUCY MILDRED ROBERTS, age 95 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA. Mrs. Thurman was born April 2, 1911 in Bedford, VA. Mrs. Thurman was preceded in death by her parents, Thurston Eugene and Gypsy Nance Roberts; husband, Otis Zalon Thurman; brothers, James Wesley, Earl, Howard and Thurston (Buddy) Roberts and...

Rachel Linkous

Rachel Linkous

Oct 31, 2006

LINKOUS, RACHEL MARIE, age 70, of Blacksburg passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. She was the daughter to the late Fred and Cannie Nooncester Linkous. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Masion Linkous. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Haven Linkous; son, Phillip Wayne Linkous Sr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Haven ?June? Cook; Clairmont and...

Donald Daigle

Donald Daigle

Oct 31, 2006

DAIGLE, DONALD EDGARD PAUL, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He retired from Hercules in 1989 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church and served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius Joseph and Flossie Burlette Daigle....

William Mitchell

William Mitchell

Oct 24, 2006

MITCHELL, WILLIAM POSEY, age 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006. He was the son of the late Tokie Quesenberry and K. T. Mitchell. He was a former employee of Corning Glass Works where he worked for 22 years and Hubbell Lighting for 19 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Norma Jean (Judy) Mitchell;...

Hazel Richardson

Hazel Richardson

Oct 23, 2006

RICHARDSON, HAZEL COOPER, age 80, of Radford, formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2006, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucy Jones Cooper and by her husband Andrew Richardson. Surviving to cherish her memory are two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Shirley Richardson,...

Zona Grissom

Zona Grissom

Oct 23, 2006

GRISSOM, ZONA GALE, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jolene Wells. She is the daughter of Troy and Nellie Epperly, also surviving are her husband, Donald Grissom, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and David Bolejack; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and...

John Steele

John Steele

Oct 23, 2006

The Spirit of John E. (June) Steele,of Riner, passed from this earth in the early morning hours of October 23, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a prolonged illness. He was born October 12, 1922 in Montgomery County to J.B. Steele and Blanch Dobbins Steele. June was proud to be a veteran of the United States Navy having served honorably...

Terry Owens

Terry Owens

Oct 15, 2006

OWENS, TERRY ALAN, age 42, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2006. Terry was a wonderful Father, Husband, Grandfather who cherished Aidan; he was a member of the Auburn Baptist Church and an employee of Volvo. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Owens. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Mary Pannell Owens of Christiansburg; sons...

Thanh Le

Thanh Le

Oct 14, 2006

LE, Mr. Thanh Van, 74 Sunrise on November 29, 1931 Sunset on October 14, 2006 Mr. Le is survived by his wife; Nguyet Hong Ha and the father of ten children and father-in-law to eight; Tuyet and Rene Lucero, Tin and Phuc Le, Cuc Le, Truong and Lan Le, Tho & Loan Le, Thuy Le, Thu (Jenna) and David Crowe,...

Mary Allen

Mary Allen

Oct 9, 2006

ALLEN, MARY PAULEY ?Rena?, age 84, of Christiansburg, died Monday, October 9, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James S. Pauley and Ina P. Duncan of Bland, Virginia. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Allen and her daughter, Elizabeth Virginia ?Ginger? Spradling, sisters, Annie P. Waller and Janie P....

Oakie Bishop

Oakie Bishop

Oct 9, 2006

BISHOP, OAKIE THOMAS, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 9, 2006 at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Floyd County to the late Thomas Acie and Dessie Shelor Bishop. He was a retired shoe cobbler in Montgomery County. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Wilma P. Bishop; son Mark T. Bishop and special...

William Songer

William Songer

Oct 7, 2006

SONGER, SR. WILLIAM REED, age 55, of Blacksburg, VA passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Reed Songer. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Linda Songer, Blacksburg; his mother, Macie Elizabeth Songer, Blacksburg; sisters, Sandra Hope Reed, Blacksburg; Jane Owens, Pittsylvania County; children, Charlotte Hall, Pulaski County; Alva; Pam Cox,...

John Raines

John Raines

Oct 4, 2006

RAINES, JOHN JUNIOR, age 80, of Lafayette, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at his home. John was a retired employee from Lynchburg Foundry, Radford and he attended the Wabun Congregational Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Vergie Raines; two brother, Eldridge and Ralph Raines, and two granddaughters,...

Thurman Akers

Thurman Akers

Sep 29, 2006

AKERS, THURMAN LINDSEY, age 66, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as Deacon, and was an employee of Federal Mogul. The son of the late Edward M. and Rose Fields Akers he was also preceded in death...

Jennings Clarence

Jennings Clarence

Sep 29, 2006

JENNINGS, CLARENCE CHESTER, age 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord his Savior on Friday, September 29, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Church, where he served as Elder and Trustee for many years. He was a lifetime member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad and a retired employee of Reed...

Hugo Veit

Hugo Veit

Sep 17, 2006

Hugo P. Veit, D.V.M., Ph. D, of Christiansburg, retired professor of biomedical sciences and pathology in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech died Sunday, September 17, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded and comforted by his family and loved ones. Dr. Veit was born and reared...

Harry Kennon

Harry Kennon

Sep 16, 2006

Kennon, Harry Judd, 70, of Richmond, passed away September 16, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Hall and George Marcus Kennon, and a brother, John Henry Kennon. Mr. Kennon is survived by a son, William (Billy) Morton; granddaughter, Sarha T. Morton; daughter, Sherry Marie Gaffney; grandchildren, Laura Marie Workman, Coty Eugene Rines, Brittany Nicole Gaffney, Amanda...

Blevins Calvin

Blevins Calvin

Sep 12, 2006

BLEVINS, CALVIN ELWOOD ?WOODY?, 59, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from Lewis-Gale Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice Long Blevins; daughter & son-in-law, Lisa & JC Grubb, Christiansburg; son & daughter-in-law, Mark Albert & Joyce Blevins, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Courtney Grubb, Emily Blevins & Nicholas Blevins, all of Christiansburg;...

White Leonard

White Leonard

Sep 7, 2006

Leonard Roscoe White, 38, of Riner, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth and Carlyn Huff, Burton and Alyne White, great-grandmother, Pearlie Mae Huff; step father, Travis Agan. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Brenda White; son, Coty White; step daughter, Tequilla Shelton; two grandchildren, Emily...

Ann Turner

Ann Turner

Sep 5, 2006

TURNER, ANN JONES, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Montgomery County on December 29, 1927. She was preceded in death by her faithful and caring husband, Jack; parents, Rufus and Martha Elizabeth ?Lizzy? Edwards Jones; brothers, Jim, Ward, Whimpy; sister, Pearl Webb. Survivors include, sons and daughter-in-law, Charles...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Lucy Thurman

Lucy Thurman

Nov 1, 2006

THURMAN, LUCY MILDRED ROBERTS, age 95 of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA. Mrs. Thurman was born April 2, 1911 in Bedford, VA. Mrs. Thurman was preceded in death by her parents, Thurston Eugene and Gypsy Nance Roberts; husband, Otis Zalon Thurman; brothers, James Wesley, Earl, Howard and Thurston (Buddy) Roberts and...

Rachel Linkous

Rachel Linkous

Oct 31, 2006

LINKOUS, RACHEL MARIE, age 70, of Blacksburg passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. She was the daughter to the late Fred and Cannie Nooncester Linkous. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Masion Linkous. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Haven Linkous; son, Phillip Wayne Linkous Sr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Haven ?June? Cook; Clairmont and...

Donald Daigle

Donald Daigle

Oct 31, 2006

DAIGLE, DONALD EDGARD PAUL, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006. He retired from Hercules in 1989 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Belmont Christian Church and served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius Joseph and Flossie Burlette Daigle....

William Mitchell

William Mitchell

Oct 24, 2006

MITCHELL, WILLIAM POSEY, age 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2006. He was the son of the late Tokie Quesenberry and K. T. Mitchell. He was a former employee of Corning Glass Works where he worked for 22 years and Hubbell Lighting for 19 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Norma Jean (Judy) Mitchell;...

Hazel Richardson

Hazel Richardson

Oct 23, 2006

RICHARDSON, HAZEL COOPER, age 80, of Radford, formerly of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2006, at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucy Jones Cooper and by her husband Andrew Richardson. Surviving to cherish her memory are two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Shirley Richardson,...

Zona Grissom

Zona Grissom

Oct 23, 2006

GRISSOM, ZONA GALE, age 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jolene Wells. She is the daughter of Troy and Nellie Epperly, also surviving are her husband, Donald Grissom, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and David Bolejack; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and...

John Steele

John Steele

Oct 23, 2006

The Spirit of John E. (June) Steele,of Riner, passed from this earth in the early morning hours of October 23, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a prolonged illness. He was born October 12, 1922 in Montgomery County to J.B. Steele and Blanch Dobbins Steele. June was proud to be a veteran of the United States Navy having served honorably...

Terry Owens

Terry Owens

Oct 15, 2006

OWENS, TERRY ALAN, age 42, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2006. Terry was a wonderful Father, Husband, Grandfather who cherished Aidan; he was a member of the Auburn Baptist Church and an employee of Volvo. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Owens. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Mary Pannell Owens of Christiansburg; sons...

Thanh Le

Thanh Le

Oct 14, 2006

LE, Mr. Thanh Van, 74 Sunrise on November 29, 1931 Sunset on October 14, 2006 Mr. Le is survived by his wife; Nguyet Hong Ha and the father of ten children and father-in-law to eight; Tuyet and Rene Lucero, Tin and Phuc Le, Cuc Le, Truong and Lan Le, Tho & Loan Le, Thuy Le, Thu (Jenna) and David Crowe,...

Mary Allen

Mary Allen

Oct 9, 2006

ALLEN, MARY PAULEY ?Rena?, age 84, of Christiansburg, died Monday, October 9, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James S. Pauley and Ina P. Duncan of Bland, Virginia. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Allen and her daughter, Elizabeth Virginia ?Ginger? Spradling, sisters, Annie P. Waller and Janie P....

Oakie Bishop

Oakie Bishop

Oct 9, 2006

BISHOP, OAKIE THOMAS, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 9, 2006 at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Floyd County to the late Thomas Acie and Dessie Shelor Bishop. He was a retired shoe cobbler in Montgomery County. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Wilma P. Bishop; son Mark T. Bishop and special...

William Songer

William Songer

Oct 7, 2006

SONGER, SR. WILLIAM REED, age 55, of Blacksburg, VA passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Reed Songer. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Linda Songer, Blacksburg; his mother, Macie Elizabeth Songer, Blacksburg; sisters, Sandra Hope Reed, Blacksburg; Jane Owens, Pittsylvania County; children, Charlotte Hall, Pulaski County; Alva; Pam Cox,...

John Raines

John Raines

Oct 4, 2006

RAINES, JOHN JUNIOR, age 80, of Lafayette, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at his home. John was a retired employee from Lynchburg Foundry, Radford and he attended the Wabun Congregational Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Vergie Raines; two brother, Eldridge and Ralph Raines, and two granddaughters,...

Thurman Akers

Thurman Akers

Sep 29, 2006

AKERS, THURMAN LINDSEY, age 66, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Cambria Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as Deacon, and was an employee of Federal Mogul. The son of the late Edward M. and Rose Fields Akers he was also preceded in death...

Jennings Clarence

Jennings Clarence

Sep 29, 2006

JENNINGS, CLARENCE CHESTER, age 80, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord his Savior on Friday, September 29, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Church, where he served as Elder and Trustee for many years. He was a lifetime member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad and a retired employee of Reed...

Hugo Veit

Hugo Veit

Sep 17, 2006

Hugo P. Veit, D.V.M., Ph. D, of Christiansburg, retired professor of biomedical sciences and pathology in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech died Sunday, September 17, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded and comforted by his family and loved ones. Dr. Veit was born and reared...

Harry Kennon

Harry Kennon

Sep 16, 2006

Kennon, Harry Judd, 70, of Richmond, passed away September 16, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Hall and George Marcus Kennon, and a brother, John Henry Kennon. Mr. Kennon is survived by a son, William (Billy) Morton; granddaughter, Sarha T. Morton; daughter, Sherry Marie Gaffney; grandchildren, Laura Marie Workman, Coty Eugene Rines, Brittany Nicole Gaffney, Amanda...

Blevins Calvin

Blevins Calvin

Sep 12, 2006

BLEVINS, CALVIN ELWOOD ?WOODY?, 59, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from Lewis-Gale Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice Long Blevins; daughter & son-in-law, Lisa & JC Grubb, Christiansburg; son & daughter-in-law, Mark Albert & Joyce Blevins, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Courtney Grubb, Emily Blevins & Nicholas Blevins, all of Christiansburg;...

White Leonard

White Leonard

Sep 7, 2006

Leonard Roscoe White, 38, of Riner, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth and Carlyn Huff, Burton and Alyne White, great-grandmother, Pearlie Mae Huff; step father, Travis Agan. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Brenda White; son, Coty White; step daughter, Tequilla Shelton; two grandchildren, Emily...

Ann Turner

Ann Turner

Sep 5, 2006

TURNER, ANN JONES, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Montgomery County on December 29, 1927. She was preceded in death by her faithful and caring husband, Jack; parents, Rufus and Martha Elizabeth ?Lizzy? Edwards Jones; brothers, Jim, Ward, Whimpy; sister, Pearl Webb. Survivors include, sons and daughter-in-law, Charles...

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