Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Robert Gerald

Sep 9, 2005

Robert "Bobby" Z. Gerald, age 72, of Ellett Road, Christiansburg went to be with the Lord Friday, September 9, 2005. He was born in Christiansburg on August 23, 1933, the son of the late Ethel and John Gerald. Surviving are his wife, Caroline Akers Gerald; two daughters, Karen Barnes and Sharon Gillis; two sons, Larry and Gary Gerald; and five...

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Rosabelle Boswell

Sep 4, 2005

BOSWELL, ROSABELLE (RO) DELORES DAVIS, 89, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2005 at Richfield Recovery Care Center. She was a resident of the Wheatland Retirement Community, where her infectious laugh, and ready smile made her a favorite of the staff and residents alike. She will be sadly missed and is survived by one son, Charles S. Boswell,...

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Alfred Gallimore

Sep 1, 2005

GALLIMORE, ALFRED CALVIN, age 75, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 1, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Payton and Maudie Gallimore, a brother, Edsel Gallimore, and his loving companion, Ruby Dowdy. He leaves to cherish his memory a brother and sister-in-law, Cappy Ray & Marivic...

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Arnold Linkous

Aug 29, 2005

LINKOUS, ARNOLD RALPH, age 93, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank J. and Mellie Bishop Linkous; four brothers, Frank, Jr., Kenneth, Archie and Steve; one sister Louise Helms, and his son, Arnold R. ?Sonny? Linkous, II. He was a member of the Alleghany Church of Christ and...

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William Shorts

Aug 28, 2005

SHORTS, WILLIAM JUNIOR, age 69, of Radford, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Shorts. Survivors include his wife, Betsy H. Shorts of Radford and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be...

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Gloria Lockett

Aug 22, 2005

LOCKETT, GLORIA JEAN KINDER, of Riner, VA, departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2005. She was born in Twilight (Boone County), West Virginia on December 4, 1941 to the late Burlin Edward and Sylvia Jean Miller Kinder. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband of 43 years, Robert Smith Lockett, Jr.; two sons, Robert Smith...

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Bernice Eanes

Aug 22, 2005

EANES, BERNICE LUCILLE CLOWER, age 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 22 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harless Eanes. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Peggy Kelley; son and daughter-in-law, Harold & Rincey Eanes; grandchildren, Cynthia Eanes, William & Cindy Eanes, Joey & Heather Dayton; great grandchildren Christian and...

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Aaron Sheppard

Aug 18, 2005

SHEPPARD, AARON NATHAN, age 84, of Christiansburg, departed this life to be with his loving Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2005. He was reunited with his wife Margaret Louise Sheppard after a life devoted to serving God. A.N. served the Lord through singing and spreading the Gospel with his band, the Blue Ridge Gospel Singers. He leaves to...

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Gertrude Peters

Aug 16, 2005

PETERS, GERTRUDE ELLEN, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Gertrude was born at Alum Ridge, Virginia. She was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Malinda Lester Peters of Alum Ridge, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Edgar Peters and wife, Velma...

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James Dorsett

Aug 14, 2005

Long-time Christiansburg resident James H. Dorsett died on August 14, 2005 after an extended illness. Jim, as he was known to family and friends, had three careers as minister, professor and publisher. Throughout his life Jim was committed to issues of social justice and social and community activism. He is survived by two daughters, Meghan Helen Dorsett and Carol Lindstrom...

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William Williams

Aug 14, 2005

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM ?BILL? EDWARD, age 81, of Shawsville,VA passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005 at his home. He was a member of the Craighill Masonic Lodge # 160 for forty-seven years. He served the Shawsville community as a member of the Shawsville Rescue Squad and Lay Ministerial Association. He visited patients at Meadowbrook Nursing Home and Richfield Retirement Home on...

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Samuel Richardson

Aug 13, 2005

RICHARDSON, SAMUEL DAVIS, age 91, of Shawsville passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Richfield Care and Recovery in Salem. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, four brothers and two sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Rosa, one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Barbara Richardson of Marietta, Georgia, one daughter and son-in-law,...

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Samuel Smith

Aug 11, 2005

SMITH, SAMUEL ALLEN, ?SAM?, age 47, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005. He was the son of Selma (Sally) Smith and the late Bruce Smith. He is survived by his loving mother, Selma (Sally) Smith; sister, Kathy Bordewisch and husband, Cliff; brother Roger Smith and wife, Robin, sister, Debra Duncan and husband, Randy; also surviving are a niece,...

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Linda Ross

Aug 10, 2005

ROSS, LINDA FITZGERALD, age 52, of Christiansburg, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 10, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long and courageous battle of more than twenty-five years with Multiple Sclerosis. She was a dedicated volunteer with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter as well as many other local and civic organizations. She is survived by...

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Harold Phillips

Aug 7, 2005

PHILLIPS, JESSE ?HAROLD? of Christiansburg, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 7, 2005. He was 78. Harold was a devoted member of the Belview United Methodist Church in Radford. He also retired from RAAP-Hercules in 1990. He was also a WWII veteran where he served with the Army?s 286th JSCO Division. Harold was preceded in death...

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Mandy Thompson

Aug 7, 2005

THOMPSON, MANDY IRENE MILLER, age 70, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2005 at her home in Christiansburg. She has gone home to be with her Heavenly Father and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Allen and Ella Hamblin Miller and her husband, William S. Thompson. She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie...

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Velma Collins

Aug 6, 2005

COLLINS, VELMA HIXON, 75, of Christiansburg died Saturday, August 6, 2005. She was a daughter of the late Bryant and Gay Hixon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Collins, Sr. Survivors include a son, A. J. Collins, Jr. of Christiansburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Ken Soper of Richmond; two grandsons, Adam and Matthew Collins of...

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Vickie Dannewitz

Aug 3, 2005

DANNEWITZ, VICKIE DARLENE, age 59, of Christiansburg, VA went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 3, 2005. She moved to the Christiansburg area from Fairbury, Nebraska to be close to her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church where she was the music director. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil...

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Beulah Neely

Aug 2, 2005

NEELY, BEULAH JUNE CAMPBELL, 88, Christiansburg, VA, passed away with her children by her side on August 2, 2005 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born in Hinton, WV on June 18, 1917, the daughter of Jennings Bryan and Lottie Jane Campbell, who preceded her in death. She was married on April 19, 1933 to E. Burke Neely, who...

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Flossie Aliff

Aug 1, 2005

ALIFF, FLOSSIE GEARHEART, age 99, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, August 1, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morres Lee Aliff. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Loretta G. Scott of NC; Janice Hall and Sandy Aliff both of Christiansburg; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; sister, Princess Chandler, brother-in-law and sister-in-law,...

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