Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Katie Willard

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...

Cory Jones

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...

Lucille Harmon

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...

Andy Dussault

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...

Helen Miller

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...

Irma Bond

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...

Ella Beeken

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...

Hazel Moore

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....

Dennis Lawson

Dennis Lawson

Sep 13, 2007

LAWSON, Dennis Eugene “Daddy Gene” 63 of Christiansburg, went to walk with his parents, James & Mae Belle Lawson and his brother, James T. Lawson, on September 13, 2007. Born on May 31, 1944 of Humble beginnings, his 10 siblings toughened his tell-you-like-it-is mentality. He learned to use his hands as a cabinet maker leading to a lifetime of skills...

Jim Caruso

Jim Caruso

Sep 9, 2007

Jim Caruso, 79, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007. There will be a funeral memorial service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. He will be cremated following the service.

Betty Hall

Betty Hall

Sep 6, 2007

HALL, BETTY WEISS, age 76, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, September 06, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The widow of the late Earl Richard Hall, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Niki Day, of Knoxville, TN; two grandchildren, Christine Day and Bradley Day; a sister, Juanita Cox of West Jefferson, NC; a brother, Curtis Weiss, Zephyrhills,...

James Wagner, Jr.

James Wagner, Jr.

Sep 6, 2007

WAGNER, JAMES E., JR., age 80, of Riner, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was the son to the late James Earl, Sr. and Brooks Danner Wagner. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Eileen K. Wagner, his sisters, Hilda Wooster, Helen Guynn, and Hazel Hutchison and his brother, Paul Wagner. He...

John Page

John Page

Aug 30, 2007

Page, John D., 71 of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on August 30, 2007 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, N.C. John was born in Martham, England to Les and Trudy Page. After completing courses at the National Foundry College, John had a long career in the Foundry Business in England, Holland, Denmark and the United States....

James Cooper

James Cooper

Aug 28, 2007

COOPER, JAMES TRIG, age 86, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his nephews, Sonny Johnson of Newport News, and Johnny Johnson of Delaware; niece, Ella Mae Bryant and her husband, Douglas of Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at...

Edward Lockett

Edward Lockett

Aug 24, 2007

LOCKETT, EDWARD LEE, age 41, of Riner, VA departed this life the morning of Friday, August 24, 2007, doing what he enjoyed most in this world, playing golf. He was born on October 20, 1965 in Radford, VA, the son of Robert S. Lockett, Jr and Gloria Jean Kinder Lockett. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Jean...

Lucelle Hall

Lucelle Hall

Aug 24, 2007

HALL, LUCELLE SMITH, age 75, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2007 at her home after a long illness. The daughter of the late Roosevelt and Mary East Smith she was also preceded in death by brothers, Jim, George, and Samuel Smith and Joe Hite, and sister, Madeline Thompson. Left to cherish her memory...

Jo Cox

Jo Cox

Aug 20, 2007

COX, JO H., 82, a resident of Willow Estates died August 20, 2007 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. Mrs. Cox was born on September 6, 1924 in Tennessee and was the daughter of the late James Solon and Grace Cantrell Hale. Mrs. Cox spent her life in the Christiansburg area until moving to the Harrisonburg area in 2002....

Irene Underwood

Irene Underwood

Aug 18, 2007

Underwood, Irene Spangler, 61, of Chesterfield, Missouri, died at her home on Saturday August 18, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 31, 1946 in Fairborn, Ohio to 1st Lt. John D. Spangler and Ethel Irene Pugh. She was preceded in death by her father 1st LL John D. Spangler. She is survived...

Gladys Karr

Gladys Karr

Aug 17, 2007

Karr, Gladys (Sally) Teel, 78, of Christiansburg, died Friday, August 17, 2007. She is predeceased by parents, Grover and Irene Teel. She is survived by children; Cheryl (Gerald) Lyons, Steve (Marie) Howard, John (Sharon) Karr, Lennie Karr, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sister, Lois Edison. As per her wishes there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be Monday, August 20,...

Ofilley Underwood

Ofilley Underwood

Aug 14, 2007

UNDERWOOD, OFILLEY (PeeWee), age 85, Wheatland Hills, Radford, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons and daughters-in-law, James & Melinda Underwood of Elliston; Joe & Loretta Underwood of Riner; brother and sister-in-law, Frank & Eilleen Underwood of Shawsville; sisters, Katie Kingrea of Huffville and Ruby Underwood of Blacksburg; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Katie Willard

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...

Cory Jones

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...

Lucille Harmon

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...

Andy Dussault

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...

Helen Miller

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...

Irma Bond

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...

Ella Beeken

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...

Hazel Moore

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....

Dennis Lawson

Dennis Lawson

Sep 13, 2007

LAWSON, Dennis Eugene “Daddy Gene” 63 of Christiansburg, went to walk with his parents, James & Mae Belle Lawson and his brother, James T. Lawson, on September 13, 2007. Born on May 31, 1944 of Humble beginnings, his 10 siblings toughened his tell-you-like-it-is mentality. He learned to use his hands as a cabinet maker leading to a lifetime of skills...

Jim Caruso

Jim Caruso

Sep 9, 2007

Jim Caruso, 79, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007. There will be a funeral memorial service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. He will be cremated following the service.

Betty Hall

Betty Hall

Sep 6, 2007

HALL, BETTY WEISS, age 76, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, September 06, 2007 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The widow of the late Earl Richard Hall, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Niki Day, of Knoxville, TN; two grandchildren, Christine Day and Bradley Day; a sister, Juanita Cox of West Jefferson, NC; a brother, Curtis Weiss, Zephyrhills,...

James Wagner, Jr.

James Wagner, Jr.

Sep 6, 2007

WAGNER, JAMES E., JR., age 80, of Riner, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was the son to the late James Earl, Sr. and Brooks Danner Wagner. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Eileen K. Wagner, his sisters, Hilda Wooster, Helen Guynn, and Hazel Hutchison and his brother, Paul Wagner. He...

John Page

John Page

Aug 30, 2007

Page, John D., 71 of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on August 30, 2007 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, N.C. John was born in Martham, England to Les and Trudy Page. After completing courses at the National Foundry College, John had a long career in the Foundry Business in England, Holland, Denmark and the United States....

James Cooper

James Cooper

Aug 28, 2007

COOPER, JAMES TRIG, age 86, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his nephews, Sonny Johnson of Newport News, and Johnny Johnson of Delaware; niece, Ella Mae Bryant and her husband, Douglas of Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at...

Edward Lockett

Edward Lockett

Aug 24, 2007

LOCKETT, EDWARD LEE, age 41, of Riner, VA departed this life the morning of Friday, August 24, 2007, doing what he enjoyed most in this world, playing golf. He was born on October 20, 1965 in Radford, VA, the son of Robert S. Lockett, Jr and Gloria Jean Kinder Lockett. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Jean...

Lucelle Hall

Lucelle Hall

Aug 24, 2007

HALL, LUCELLE SMITH, age 75, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2007 at her home after a long illness. The daughter of the late Roosevelt and Mary East Smith she was also preceded in death by brothers, Jim, George, and Samuel Smith and Joe Hite, and sister, Madeline Thompson. Left to cherish her memory...

Jo Cox

Jo Cox

Aug 20, 2007

COX, JO H., 82, a resident of Willow Estates died August 20, 2007 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. Mrs. Cox was born on September 6, 1924 in Tennessee and was the daughter of the late James Solon and Grace Cantrell Hale. Mrs. Cox spent her life in the Christiansburg area until moving to the Harrisonburg area in 2002....

Irene Underwood

Irene Underwood

Aug 18, 2007

Underwood, Irene Spangler, 61, of Chesterfield, Missouri, died at her home on Saturday August 18, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 31, 1946 in Fairborn, Ohio to 1st Lt. John D. Spangler and Ethel Irene Pugh. She was preceded in death by her father 1st LL John D. Spangler. She is survived...

Gladys Karr

Gladys Karr

Aug 17, 2007

Karr, Gladys (Sally) Teel, 78, of Christiansburg, died Friday, August 17, 2007. She is predeceased by parents, Grover and Irene Teel. She is survived by children; Cheryl (Gerald) Lyons, Steve (Marie) Howard, John (Sharon) Karr, Lennie Karr, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sister, Lois Edison. As per her wishes there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be Monday, August 20,...

Ofilley Underwood

Ofilley Underwood

Aug 14, 2007

UNDERWOOD, OFILLEY (PeeWee), age 85, Wheatland Hills, Radford, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons and daughters-in-law, James & Melinda Underwood of Elliston; Joe & Loretta Underwood of Riner; brother and sister-in-law, Frank & Eilleen Underwood of Shawsville; sisters, Katie Kingrea of Huffville and Ruby Underwood of Blacksburg; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren,...