Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Betty Altizer

Betty Altizer

May 7, 2006

ALTIZER, BETTY LOU HILL, age 61, of Christiansburg, went to Heaven on Sunday, May 7, 2006 from her earthly home when Jesus called, Mom answered. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Roscoe & Cora Reed Hill; husband, Kenneth Cameron Hill, Jr., and son, Cameron Altizer. She will be sadly missed by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Denise...

Ronne Gilmore

Ronne Gilmore

May 7, 2006

GILMORE, RONNIE LEE, age 63, of Christiansburg, born June 27, 1942, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his home. He was the son of the late James E. & Ora M. Gilmore. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ethel Collins Gilmore; his five children, Deborah & Mark Sullivan, Darlene & Richard Viers; Nathan & Judy Gilmore, Neil...

Lucille Finch

Lucille Finch

May 7, 2006

FINCH, LUCILLE MILLER, age 85, of Christiansburg, died with dignity Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg, VA. She was born January 15, 1921, in Rockingham County, VA, to the late Grover L. and Edna Heatwole Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avis Cruise Finch and a daughter, Eva F. Cummings; three brothers and three...

Mary Altizer

Mary Altizer

May 7, 2006

ALTIZER, MARY LEE, of Christiansburg, born September 12, 1947, passed away at her home on the evening of May 7, 2006 after a valiant year-long fight, lost her battle with cancer. She was retired from AT & T & Verizon with over 20 years of service. Mary Lee was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She loved animals, especially dogs...

Donna Roberts

Donna Roberts

May 7, 2006

ROBERTS, DONNA PROCO, age 59, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2006 at her home in Christiansburg. She was a long time employee at Virginia Tech. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James E. Roberts; son and daughter-in-law, William E. & Kimberly Roberts of Orlando, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn R. & Gerry Masinsky of Myrtle Beach, SC; granddaughter,...

Ruth Nolley

Ruth Nolley

May 5, 2006

NOLLEY, Ruth Sue, of Riner, died Friday, May 5, 2006 at her home. She was a daughter of the late John L. & Minnie P. Nolley. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters and their spouses, Gilbert & Evelyn Nolley, Paul & Josephine Nolley, Roy Nolley, Luther Nolley, Gearldean Nolley, Florence Nolley, Mamie Nolley and Lena...

Jacob Keith

Jacob Keith

May 5, 2006

KEITH, JACOB EDWIN, age 89, of Riner, prominent retired Montgomery County dairy farmer, passed away Friday, May 05, 2006, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Mr. Keith was born on March 19, 1917, in Floyd County, Virginia, the son of Waller P. and Mae Howell Keith. While a young boy, his family moved to the Montgomery County dairy farm...

June Sale

June Sale

May 1, 2006

SALE, JUNE COURTNEY STERLING, born June 21, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2006 in Blacksburg, VA. She was a graduate of Granby High School in 1943 and Madison College in 1947. She shared a lifetime of love with her husband, W. Stuart Sale of Blacksburg. Also survived by her children Nancy Simko and husband, Bob of...

Bobby Cole

Bobby Cole

Apr 30, 2006

COLE, BOBBY HARMAN, age 70, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer and leukemia. Bobby proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from Federal Mogul and Hubbell Lighting. He was an avid sportsman and race car fan. Bobby was a friend to all and will be...

David Trout

David Trout

Apr 28, 2006

Trout, David Vreeland, 51, of Christiansburg passed away April 28, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Jurisson Trout; son, David Alan Trout, from Christiansburg, and fianc?, Rachel Anne Buratti, currently residing in Pittsburgh, PA ; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Justin Biel, of Blacksburg, VA; son, Zacharias V. Trout, of Christiansburg; parents, Paul and...

Allen Miller

Allen Miller

Apr 25, 2006

MILLER, ALLEN MOSBY, age 94, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a longtime employee of Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hall Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory...

Billie Walton

Billie Walton

Apr 22, 2006

WALTON, BILLIE SHORT, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Walton, Jr. and son, Robert (Bobby) Walton, III. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Lee Walton and Anne Shuford Poole and husband, George, all of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Kevin Shuford and wife April; Laura Shuford and fianc? Brad...

Lessie Smith

Lessie Smith

Apr 20, 2006

SMITH, LESSIE HARRIS, 92, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Mamie Harris and her sister, Alma Gay Harris. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Harold Smith, Norma Smith Bobbitt, and Rebecca (Becky) Smith; a son-in-law, Frank Bobbitt, a...

Donald Huffman

Donald Huffman

Apr 18, 2006

HUFFMAN, DONALD REEVES, age 77, of Pembroke and formerly of the Newport Level Green Community passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Giles Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Level Green Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Rettie D. Huffman and...

Margaret Deweese

Margaret Deweese

Apr 18, 2006

DEWEESE, MARGARET LEIGH, age 58, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter to the late John and Edna Raines. Also preceding her in death was her brother, James Irvin Raines. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roger Deweese, Sr.; daughter, Alisa Deweese; son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Rebecca Yopp; step...

Melinda Howell

Melinda Howell

Apr 17, 2006

HOWELL, MELINDA GAIL, age 42, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 after a long courageous battle with Crohn?s disease. She was a former employee of Schewel Furniture with over eleven years of service. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Timothy ?Bo? Howell; children, Cindy, Chase and Chloe; grandchildren, Clarissa and Caleb; sisters, Rhonda Boyd, Barbara Lilly,...

Mark Miller

Mark Miller

Apr 16, 2006

MILLER, MARK DAVID, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Junior Allen Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother and caregiver for 30 years, Helen Lorene Custer-Miller; his sister, Brenda Diane Miller of Christiansburg;...

Reba Hamlin

Reba Hamlin

Apr 14, 2006

Hamlin, Reba Lorine Sheppard, 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Mattie Rucker Sheppard and she also was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hamlin, Jr.. Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve W. and Ida Hamlin and Roger...

William Jones

William Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jones, William P., 71, of Christiansburg, passed away at the New River Valley Medical Center on April 14, 2006. He is survived by his daughter; Lori Lea Parry, of Alabama; brother; Richard Jones and his wife, Josephine, of Christiansburg; sisters Nancy and Kaywood Graham, of Blacksburg, and Frances & Aubrey Sheppard, of Blacksburg; and a granddaughter, Kayleigh Thornhill, of Alabama....

Ora Higgs

Ora Higgs

Apr 14, 2006

Higgs, Ora Cox Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was born in Montgomery County on September 11, 1907 to the late Leonard and Lena Cox. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, her husbands, Leslie Lester and Henry L. Higgs, a dear daughter-in-law, Frances Lester, and Rocky,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Betty Altizer

Betty Altizer

May 7, 2006

ALTIZER, BETTY LOU HILL, age 61, of Christiansburg, went to Heaven on Sunday, May 7, 2006 from her earthly home when Jesus called, Mom answered. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Roscoe & Cora Reed Hill; husband, Kenneth Cameron Hill, Jr., and son, Cameron Altizer. She will be sadly missed by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Denise...

Ronne Gilmore

Ronne Gilmore

May 7, 2006

GILMORE, RONNIE LEE, age 63, of Christiansburg, born June 27, 1942, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his home. He was the son of the late James E. & Ora M. Gilmore. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ethel Collins Gilmore; his five children, Deborah & Mark Sullivan, Darlene & Richard Viers; Nathan & Judy Gilmore, Neil...

Lucille Finch

Lucille Finch

May 7, 2006

FINCH, LUCILLE MILLER, age 85, of Christiansburg, died with dignity Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg, VA. She was born January 15, 1921, in Rockingham County, VA, to the late Grover L. and Edna Heatwole Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avis Cruise Finch and a daughter, Eva F. Cummings; three brothers and three...

Mary Altizer

Mary Altizer

May 7, 2006

ALTIZER, MARY LEE, of Christiansburg, born September 12, 1947, passed away at her home on the evening of May 7, 2006 after a valiant year-long fight, lost her battle with cancer. She was retired from AT & T & Verizon with over 20 years of service. Mary Lee was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She loved animals, especially dogs...

Donna Roberts

Donna Roberts

May 7, 2006

ROBERTS, DONNA PROCO, age 59, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2006 at her home in Christiansburg. She was a long time employee at Virginia Tech. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James E. Roberts; son and daughter-in-law, William E. & Kimberly Roberts of Orlando, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn R. & Gerry Masinsky of Myrtle Beach, SC; granddaughter,...

Ruth Nolley

Ruth Nolley

May 5, 2006

NOLLEY, Ruth Sue, of Riner, died Friday, May 5, 2006 at her home. She was a daughter of the late John L. & Minnie P. Nolley. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters and their spouses, Gilbert & Evelyn Nolley, Paul & Josephine Nolley, Roy Nolley, Luther Nolley, Gearldean Nolley, Florence Nolley, Mamie Nolley and Lena...

Jacob Keith

Jacob Keith

May 5, 2006

KEITH, JACOB EDWIN, age 89, of Riner, prominent retired Montgomery County dairy farmer, passed away Friday, May 05, 2006, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Mr. Keith was born on March 19, 1917, in Floyd County, Virginia, the son of Waller P. and Mae Howell Keith. While a young boy, his family moved to the Montgomery County dairy farm...

June Sale

June Sale

May 1, 2006

SALE, JUNE COURTNEY STERLING, born June 21, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away Monday, May 1, 2006 in Blacksburg, VA. She was a graduate of Granby High School in 1943 and Madison College in 1947. She shared a lifetime of love with her husband, W. Stuart Sale of Blacksburg. Also survived by her children Nancy Simko and husband, Bob of...

Bobby Cole

Bobby Cole

Apr 30, 2006

COLE, BOBBY HARMAN, age 70, of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer and leukemia. Bobby proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from Federal Mogul and Hubbell Lighting. He was an avid sportsman and race car fan. Bobby was a friend to all and will be...

David Trout

David Trout

Apr 28, 2006

Trout, David Vreeland, 51, of Christiansburg passed away April 28, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Jurisson Trout; son, David Alan Trout, from Christiansburg, and fianc?, Rachel Anne Buratti, currently residing in Pittsburgh, PA ; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Justin Biel, of Blacksburg, VA; son, Zacharias V. Trout, of Christiansburg; parents, Paul and...

Allen Miller

Allen Miller

Apr 25, 2006

MILLER, ALLEN MOSBY, age 94, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a longtime employee of Norfolk & Western Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Hall Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory...

Billie Walton

Billie Walton

Apr 22, 2006

WALTON, BILLIE SHORT, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Walton, Jr. and son, Robert (Bobby) Walton, III. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Lee Walton and Anne Shuford Poole and husband, George, all of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Kevin Shuford and wife April; Laura Shuford and fianc? Brad...

Lessie Smith

Lessie Smith

Apr 20, 2006

SMITH, LESSIE HARRIS, 92, of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Mamie Harris and her sister, Alma Gay Harris. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Harold Smith, Norma Smith Bobbitt, and Rebecca (Becky) Smith; a son-in-law, Frank Bobbitt, a...

Donald Huffman

Donald Huffman

Apr 18, 2006

HUFFMAN, DONALD REEVES, age 77, of Pembroke and formerly of the Newport Level Green Community passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Giles Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Level Green Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Rettie D. Huffman and...

Margaret Deweese

Margaret Deweese

Apr 18, 2006

DEWEESE, MARGARET LEIGH, age 58, of Elliston, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter to the late John and Edna Raines. Also preceding her in death was her brother, James Irvin Raines. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roger Deweese, Sr.; daughter, Alisa Deweese; son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Rebecca Yopp; step...

Melinda Howell

Melinda Howell

Apr 17, 2006

HOWELL, MELINDA GAIL, age 42, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 after a long courageous battle with Crohn?s disease. She was a former employee of Schewel Furniture with over eleven years of service. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Timothy ?Bo? Howell; children, Cindy, Chase and Chloe; grandchildren, Clarissa and Caleb; sisters, Rhonda Boyd, Barbara Lilly,...

Mark Miller

Mark Miller

Apr 16, 2006

MILLER, MARK DAVID, age 49, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his loving father, Junior Allen Miller. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother and caregiver for 30 years, Helen Lorene Custer-Miller; his sister, Brenda Diane Miller of Christiansburg;...

Reba Hamlin

Reba Hamlin

Apr 14, 2006

Hamlin, Reba Lorine Sheppard, 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee and Mattie Rucker Sheppard and she also was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hamlin, Jr.. Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve W. and Ida Hamlin and Roger...

William Jones

William Jones

Apr 14, 2006

Jones, William P., 71, of Christiansburg, passed away at the New River Valley Medical Center on April 14, 2006. He is survived by his daughter; Lori Lea Parry, of Alabama; brother; Richard Jones and his wife, Josephine, of Christiansburg; sisters Nancy and Kaywood Graham, of Blacksburg, and Frances & Aubrey Sheppard, of Blacksburg; and a granddaughter, Kayleigh Thornhill, of Alabama....

Ora Higgs

Ora Higgs

Apr 14, 2006

Higgs, Ora Cox Lester, 98, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2006. She was born in Montgomery County on September 11, 1907 to the late Leonard and Lena Cox. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, her husbands, Leslie Lester and Henry L. Higgs, a dear daughter-in-law, Frances Lester, and Rocky,...

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