Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

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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Douglas Starkey

Sep 3, 2006

STARKEY, DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, age 58, of Shawsville, VA passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of Virginia Department of Transportation, Salem Office. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Starkey and a son, Rodney Keith Starkey. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Dunn Starkey, Elliston, his wife,...

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Lela McGuyer

Aug 31, 2006

Lela Holcomb McGuyer age 79, Died Thursday, August 31, 2006 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 15, 1927 to the late Harold M. and Josie Catron Holcomb in Gratton, Tazewell County, VA. She Retired from RAAP and a lifelong member of the Cambria Baptist Church. She spent many hours working in her daylily garden. She...

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Helen Palmer

Aug 31, 2006

Helen Nolley Palmer died on August 31st at the age of 90 after a long illness. She was born in Riner, VA on January 4, 1916, and she was known to many simply as Aunt Helen. Her husband, C. Hampton ?Hamp? Palmer, died in 1966. She is survived by her sister, Katie Nolley Willard of Christiansburg; two nephews, Barry Willard...

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Bonnie Boyd

Aug 28, 2006

BOYD, BONNIE GAYE, age 59, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 28, 2006 in a Richmond Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Blanche Boyd. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Ronnie Smith of Richmond; brother, Richard A. Boyd of Maryland; nieces and nephews, Enna Fairchild, Kevin & Denise Malley, Susan Duncan,...

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Annie Boon

Aug 26, 2006

BOON, ANNIE McPEAK, age 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wilson Boon, Sr. and a son, Roger Wilson Boon, Jr. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Robert Morris, Dublin, VA, Ellen and Ernie Kennedy, Kernersville, NC; grandchildren, David Ray Morris, Timothy...

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Helen Williams

Aug 24, 2006

Helen Vest Williams of Christiansburg, VA died gently and peacefully on the evening of August 24, 2006. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, K.T. "Jack" Williams; her parents, P.L. and Maggie Vest; sisters, Madge McDonald, Nancy Jones; brother, Paul Vest; brothers-in-law, Carl Dunn, Jack McDonald, Bob Weimer, Skinny Jones and Haven Williams; sisters-in-law, Betty Weimer, Betty Williams...

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John Garrison

Aug 23, 2006

GARRISON, JOHN L., 63, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at his home surrounded by family and friends, after a battle with cancer. John was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on December 30, 1942. A devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, John was a member of the St. Paul...

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Sarah Hartnett

Aug 21, 2006

HARTNETT, SARAH HELEN HICKS, 83, of Blacksburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2006. She passed away at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Ms. Hartnett was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church in Blacksburg. Through her church and love for the Lord, she demonstrated her commitment to serve those who were less...

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Eric Sutphin

Aug 21, 2006

SUTPHIN, CORPORAL ERIC EVINE, 40, of Christiansburg, died in the line of duty Monday, August 21, 2006. Coporal Sutphin had over 13 years of law enforcement experience serving with Buchanan Police Department, Charlottesville City Police Department, Albermarle County Police Department, Fluvanna County Sheriffs Department, and his final years with Montgomery County Sheriffs Department. Corporal Sutphin also served seven years in...

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Derrick McFarland

Aug 20, 2006

McFARLAND, DERRICK LAMONT, age 32, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2006, giving his life to protect others. Derrick was a loving and dedicated son, husband, father, friends and colleague. He was an employee of Montgomery Regional Hospital where he worked as a security guard. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Cindy Dowell McFarland; children, Jonathan Andrew...

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Betty Stewart

Aug 20, 2006

Betty Schenk Stewart, age 90, of Christiansburg, VA, died Sunday, August 20, 2006. She was born in Bedford, Va. on Oct. 20, 1925, a daughter of Rosa Lewis Schenk and George Winston Schenk. She received an associate degree in merchandising from the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary, and worked as a personnel manager for department...

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Lena Howell

Aug 19, 2006

Howell, Lena Marie, Infant daughter of Jessie and Shirley Howell, of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 19, 2006. Arrangements pending with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (540)382-2612

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Flinchum Henry

Aug 18, 2006

Flinchum, Henry Nelson went to be with the Lord, Aug. 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center, Radford, VA. Nelson was a member of the Oak Grove Church. He retired from Imperial Reading with 40 years and 6 years with Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Ross and Charity Kirkner Flinchum; a sister, Velma...

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Bower Kyle

Aug 18, 2006

Kyle Bower, Jr. Bower, Jr., Kyle, 65, of Christiansburg went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 18, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle Bower, Sr. and Lucille Britt Bower. He attended Christiansburg High School and was an Army veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leo Middleton...

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Rebecca Gutshall

Aug 15, 2006

GUTSHALL, REBECCA TERRY, age 94, widow of Harper Lee Gutshall, of Christiansburg died Tuesday, August 15, 2006. She was born December 12, 1911 in Highland County, a daughter of father, Elzie Terry and mother, Lottie Terry. Mrs. Gutshall was previously employed by Leggett Department Store. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. Rebecca was preceded in...

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Sophie Phelps

Aug 9, 2006

PHELPS, SOPHIE MARY ZAWKO, age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 7, 2006, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late John and Katherine (Cucik) Zawko, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugo Lee Phelps, brothers, Pete, Nick, Mike, Steven and Joseph, also a sister, Ann Hoodak. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law,...

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William Henley

Aug 8, 2006

USE MARINE LOGO HENLEY, WILLIAM FRANKLIN (JR.),age 75, of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. He was born April 2, 1931 in Eden, NC to his late parents William Franklin, Sr. and Gladys Henley. William followed Jesus throughout his life and expressed joy with the opportunity to be with the Lord. He was a Vice-President...

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Ronald Buckner

Aug 6, 2006

BUCKNER, RONALD DAVIS, age 43, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mont and Ada Thompson and Ed and Opal Buckner. He is survived by his son, Issac Ronald Buckner of Willis; mother, Beulah Dalton of Christiansburg; father, Troy Buckner and his wife, Joann of Cana, VA;...

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Norman McNabb

Aug 4, 2006

McNabb, Norman Lee, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away August 4, 2006. Mr. McNabb was the son of the late Luther and Florance McNabb. A member of Belmont Christian Church, he was active in the over 50 ministries and he served his country for 42 years as a member of the armed forces and the civil service. He was president of...

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