Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Jackie Minnick

Dec 10, 2006

Minnick, Jackie Wayne, Sr., 69, of Christiansburg, passed away December 9, 2006 at his home. Mr. Minnick was preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter and Arlie Minnick; brother, Donald (Buck) Minnick; and sister, Shelby Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathryn A. Minnick; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Tina Minnick, Pilot, Va; son,...

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Rebecca Thornton

Dec 6, 2006

THORNTON, REBECCA MAGDALENE (Becky), 46 of Christiansburg, formerly of Shawsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at her mother?s home in Christiansburg after a long illness. Becky graduated from Shawsville High School and went on to work several jobs. She attended Open Door Baptist Church when she was able to go. Becky was preceded in death...

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Donna Graham

Dec 4, 2006

GRAHAM, DONNA JEAN, age 52, of Christiansburg, beloved wife and mother, went to her heavenly home on December 4, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Quentin Young. She is survived by her husband, David A. Graham of Christiansburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Lucas B. and Amanda Scaggs of Christiansburg; her daughter, Shana L. Sowers of Christiansburg; one...

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Shannon Harlow

Dec 3, 2006

HARRLOW, SHANNON TIMOTHY, age 51, of Parkersburg, WV, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at his home. Shannon was a graduate of Radford University. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Harlow Ricker. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Shannon and Jean Harlow; and a daughter, Meghan M. Harlow. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until...

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Lloyd Christian

Dec 1, 2006

CHRISTIAN, LLOYD HENRY, ?BUDDY?, age 73, of Blacksburg passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. An avid Hokie and NASCAR fan, he drove for Clinton North American Van Lines for over thirty years. In 1982 he was named the number one driver of the year in the moving division of North American Van Lines. The son of...

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Darrell Harrison

Nov 23, 2006

HARRISON, DARRELL WILLIAM, age 71, of Riner, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 3, 1934, the son of Willis and Lissie Ellen McPeak Harrison. Darrell was an avid fan of bluegrass music and was a member of the bluegrass group, ?The Virginia Gentlemen.? He loved antique cars, playing...

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Dana Sheppard

Nov 21, 2006

SHEPPARD, DANA MARIE BOOTHE, age 56, of Claytor Lake and formerly of Christiansburg passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Drape Boothe, her brother, Ernie Dwayne Booth and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harmon W. & Celestia G. Sheppard. She will be remembered for her unselfish nature and...

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James Clower

Nov 20, 2006

CLOWER, JAMES LEWIS ?JIMMY?, age 65 of Shawsville died suddenly on Monday, November 20, 2006 while deer hunting. Jimmy was an avid hunter and a great friend to many. Jimmy was a Veteran having proudly served his country in the U. S. Army and was retired from Roanoke Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Blondine...

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Everett Reed

Nov 20, 2006

REED, SR., EVERETT GRAY, age 81, of Dublin, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 when God needed another angel. He was born in Montgomery County the son of the late Lonnie Everett and Pearly Jarrels Reed. He was a loving and gentle man who never met a stranger. He was a long-time member of the Duncan Chapel Church of the...

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Smeltzer Langhorne

Nov 17, 2006

LANGHORNE, SMELTZER KEMP, age 84, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born and reared in Evington, VA (Campbell County), he was educated at New London Academy, Lynchburg College and the University of Virginia. He was a member of St Peters Anglican Catholic Church.. He had fifty years experience in industrial Engineering and industrial Management....

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Brainard Hall

Nov 16, 2006

HALL, BRAINARD WILLIAM, age 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a WWII Veteran having proudly served in the U. S. Army for more than eight years. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Church and retired from G. E. with 26 years of service. He was the son of the late...

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Joseph Stewart

Nov 13, 2006

STEWART, JOSEPH CLAY, age 91, of Elliston, died peacefully at his home, Big Spring Farm, on Monday, November 13, 2006. He was born on January 29, 1915, in Seneca Hollow and was a 1939 graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering. Joe enjoyed a sixty-one year career as an auctioneer, presiding over auctions of land and livestock in Danville, Roanoke,...

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Sean Doss

Nov 12, 2006

DOSS, SEAN RICHARD, age 17 days old, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was the son of John Richard Doss, Jr. and Melinda Suzanna Smith both of Blacksburg. He is also survived by his sister, Brooklyn Angelica Doss; grandparents, Steven Lee & Lisa Smith of Blacksburg; Rebecca Lynn Gravely of Dublin and grandfather,...

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Cynthia Minks

Nov 10, 2006

MINKS, CYNTHIA JONES, age 41, of Pilot, passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. In loving memory of a wonderful mother and wife whose heart went out to anyone or any animal in need. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Dr. Rob Minks; a daughter, Taylor Anne-Marie James; a stepson, Kanaan Minks; her parents, Dewey...

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Marie Harman

Nov 9, 2006

HARMAN, MARIE J., 81, of Christiansburg, retired Clerk of the Court, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 9, 2006. She was born in Ohio, the daughter of the late Irene Browning Jennings of Natural Bridge and the late Kyle H. Jennings of Huffville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Harman, her brother, Kyle Jennings,...

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Mary Perdue

Nov 9, 2006

PERDUE, MARY L., age 85, of Polk, Ohio, formerly of Shawsville, VA died Thursday, November 9, 2006 in Ashland, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Perdue whom she married August 12, 1943. Two sisters and one brother also survive her. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12 at the Horne Funeral Home...

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Helen Sutherland

Nov 8, 2006

SUTHERLAND, Helen Hixon, 78, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at her home. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Larry and Donah Sutherland, daughter and son-in-law; Marlene and Henry Stafford all of Christiansburg, brothers; Ruben Hixon, David Hixon, both of Christiansburg, James Hixon of Radford, Kenneth Hixon, sisters; Erma Frierson, both of Maryland, Ruby Wood, of Christiansburg....

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Dorothy Gaffney

Nov 7, 2006

GAFFNEY, DOROTHY A. ?Skeekie?, age 83, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital with her loving husband, Gerald, by her side. Skeekie was born in Bluefield, WV on March 28, 1923 to Milton and Dorothy Flinchum Harris. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Morris, Ray, and James Harris, and three sisters; Effie O?Neill,...

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Lilburn Furrow

Nov 3, 2006

FURROW, LILBURN LESCO ?L.L.?, Christiansburg, Lesco was born on March 7, 1931, and went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2006, at the age of 75. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force. Lesco was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Furrow. He is survived by his children, Carleen Humphreys and husband, Lester, of Royse...

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Edgar Graham

Nov 2, 2006

GRAHAM, EDGAR OAKLEY, age 97, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006. He was the son of the late Wister M. and Hattie Lane Graham. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dove Graham and a son, Lloyd Graham. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Dorothy Hollandsworth of Christiansburg; James & Doris Graham of...

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