Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Louise Loan

Louise Loan

Jun 16, 2005

LOAN, LOUISE HAWLEY, age 77, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 in a Roanoke Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, James Odell Loan she is survived by three children and their spouses, Christine L. and Gordon Ingram, James Odell Loan, Jr. and Katrina Beeghly and Jean L. and Tim Griffith; grandchildren, Christopher Loan and Ashley Poff,...

Betty Ruble

Betty Ruble

Jun 16, 2005

RUBLE, BETTY LOU SHIFLETT JONES, age 79, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005. She was one of twelve children of her parents, the late Charles & Minnie Shiflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Douglas Jones and her second husband, R. Wayne Ruble. She was retired from C &...

Donald McGuire

Donald McGuire

Jun 16, 2005

McGUIRE, DONALD EARL, age 57, of Radford, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at his home. The son of the late Alexander Merle and Neda Thompson McGuire he was raised in the Pentecostal faith. He was a faithful employee of DeHart Tile Company for many years and often enjoyed pickin' with the guys, "House to House." Preceded in death by...

Ava Sumner

Ava Sumner

Jun 15, 2005

SUMNER, AVA ELLEN, age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas and Bertha Sumner Nixon; her husband, Fiege Tate Sumner, three brothers, Rex, George and Junior Nixon and sister-in-law, Ruth Nixon. Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry & Pat Nixon of Salem, Eugene (Gene) & Evelyn Nixon...

Judy Proco

Judy Proco

Jun 12, 2005

PROCO, JUDY BRUMFIELD, age 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 12, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene B. and Trigg J. Brumfield. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ronnie; a brother, Stephen J. Brumfield and wife, Revonda; her nephew, S. Thomas Brumfield whom...

Joan Emanuele

Joan Emanuele

Jun 5, 2005

EMANUELE, JOAN, age 67, of Shawsville passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francesco Lazzarino and Angelina Mary Scozzafava, and her son, Mark Emanuele. She enjoyed traveling and loved life. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Salvatore V. Emanuele; beloved mother to her children,...

Perry Peregoy

Perry Peregoy

Jun 3, 2005

PEREGOY, PERRY HARVEY, age 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Christ on Friday, June 3, 2005 at his home. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy P. and Ronald Wayne Tweedy of Christiansburg; a special little friend, his cat Tom-Tom. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Sunday evening at the Horne Funeral Home....

Samuel Snuffer

Samuel Snuffer

Jun 2, 2005

SNUFFER, SAMUEL JACKSON (JACK), of Christiansburg, VA passed away June 2nd, 2005. He was born January 9, 1926, son of the late Dr. Perry L. Snuffer and Ruby Calaway Snuffer. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Germany and the Southwest Pacific with Company K, 341st Infantry. He was a member of the...

Ethel Martin

Ethel Martin

Jun 1, 2005

MARTIN, ETHEL MAE CREASEY, age 91, of Chrisitansburg, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Martin, Jr. She is survived by her son, John H. Martin, III of Christiansburg; her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Rose L. Budd of Christiansburg; and a sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie C. & Roger Hill...

Lucille Akers

Lucille Akers

May 31, 2005

AKERS, LUCILLE VIRGINIA, age 81, of Christiansburg passed away, Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Clinton Akers and Mrs. Margaret Akers, and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Frayer. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Mr. Charles Hampton Akers; her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Hampton & Irma Akers; daughter and...

Donald Brisco

Donald Brisco

May 29, 2005

BRISCO, DONALD GORDON, age 40, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Brisco. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Bettie S. Brisco of Christiansburg; brothers, Robert M. Brisco, Michael P. Brisco and sister, Kerry F. Brisco all of Christiansburg; aunt, Mary Bilinbin and husband, Joe of...

Yasmin Allen

Yasmin Allen

May 26, 2005

ALLEN, Yasmin Victoria, 24 days old, died Thursday, May 25, 2005 at Carolion Roanoke Community Hospital. She is the daughter to Kristin Ann and Shawn DaVal Allen, a sister; Ziona Allen, all of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her grandparents; Jerry and Ann Gieseke of Salisbury, MD, Clyde Allen; of Danville, VA and Jeraline Allen of Martinsville, VA. She...

Eston Linkous

Eston Linkous

May 20, 2005

LINKOUS, ESTON JUNIOR, age 79, of Dublin, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005 in New River Valley Medical Center. The son of the late Eston Guy and Della Mae Linkous he was also preceded in death by his wife, Orpha H. Linkous, a brother, Watman Linkous and a sister, Lottie Price. His is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jackie...

Richard Rittenhouse

Richard Rittenhouse

May 19, 2005

RITTENHOUSE, DR. RICHARD LEE, age 74, of Christiansburg, and formerly of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. He graduated from Wittenburg College, Ohio University (BS); Ohio State University (MS); Virginia Tech (PhD.). Dr. Rittenhouse taught in the Biology Department of Radford University, where he retired June 1, 1992 with 30 years of...

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

May 15, 2005

NORWOOD, ARTHUR WILLIAM JR., 44, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur William Norwood, Sr. and his brother, Charles Osborne. He is survived by his mother, and as he said "my best friend", Sylvia Norwood; his two children, Arthur Grant Norwood and William Pierce Norwood; his three brothers and...

Franklin Sawyers

Franklin Sawyers

May 5, 2005

SAWYERS, FRANKLIN (Frank) DELANO, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflict. Frank was a life member of the VFW Post 5311 who served two-terms as commander, a member of the America Legion and a...

Bernard Dudley

Bernard Dudley

May 4, 2005

DUDLEY, BERNARD WALTER, age 87, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christine Mills Dudley; sons and daughter-in-law, David & Vicky Dudley of Shawsville; James Dudley of Salem; Marvin Ray Dudley of Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail & Wendell Reed of Shawsville, Brenda & Corey Bevins of Princeton, WV; Juanita Aldridge of...

Annabelle Spasoff

Annabelle Spasoff

May 2, 2005

SPASOFF, ANNABELLE SMITH, age 88, of Fairfax, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luben Spasoff. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanna & John Klemick of Fairfax. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening, May 5, at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services...

Homer Cox

Homer Cox

May 2, 2005

COX, HOMER CLAYTON, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away at his home Monday, May 2, 2005. Mr. Cox was the owner/operator of Homer Cox Ford for 23 years. During his tenure he was closely involved with many associations of the Ford Motor Company. He was a long standing member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. He served in the...

Edward Adlam

Edward Adlam

May 2, 2005

ADLAM, EDWARD THOMAS, age 42, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Nashville, TN and Winterhaven, FL, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. Ed was born on January 3, 1963 in Rochester, NY. He was a beloved life partner, uncle, brother, friend to many, and son. A graduate of Florida State University, he also achieved his lifetime goal of an MBA at...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Louise Loan

Louise Loan

Jun 16, 2005

LOAN, LOUISE HAWLEY, age 77, of Christiansburg, VA passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 in a Roanoke Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, James Odell Loan she is survived by three children and their spouses, Christine L. and Gordon Ingram, James Odell Loan, Jr. and Katrina Beeghly and Jean L. and Tim Griffith; grandchildren, Christopher Loan and Ashley Poff,...

Betty Ruble

Betty Ruble

Jun 16, 2005

RUBLE, BETTY LOU SHIFLETT JONES, age 79, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005. She was one of twelve children of her parents, the late Charles & Minnie Shiflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Douglas Jones and her second husband, R. Wayne Ruble. She was retired from C &...

Donald McGuire

Donald McGuire

Jun 16, 2005

McGUIRE, DONALD EARL, age 57, of Radford, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005 at his home. The son of the late Alexander Merle and Neda Thompson McGuire he was raised in the Pentecostal faith. He was a faithful employee of DeHart Tile Company for many years and often enjoyed pickin' with the guys, "House to House." Preceded in death by...

Ava Sumner

Ava Sumner

Jun 15, 2005

SUMNER, AVA ELLEN, age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas and Bertha Sumner Nixon; her husband, Fiege Tate Sumner, three brothers, Rex, George and Junior Nixon and sister-in-law, Ruth Nixon. Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry & Pat Nixon of Salem, Eugene (Gene) & Evelyn Nixon...

Judy Proco

Judy Proco

Jun 12, 2005

PROCO, JUDY BRUMFIELD, age 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 12, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene B. and Trigg J. Brumfield. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ronnie; a brother, Stephen J. Brumfield and wife, Revonda; her nephew, S. Thomas Brumfield whom...

Joan Emanuele

Joan Emanuele

Jun 5, 2005

EMANUELE, JOAN, age 67, of Shawsville passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francesco Lazzarino and Angelina Mary Scozzafava, and her son, Mark Emanuele. She enjoyed traveling and loved life. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Salvatore V. Emanuele; beloved mother to her children,...

Perry Peregoy

Perry Peregoy

Jun 3, 2005

PEREGOY, PERRY HARVEY, age 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with Christ on Friday, June 3, 2005 at his home. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy P. and Ronald Wayne Tweedy of Christiansburg; a special little friend, his cat Tom-Tom. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Sunday evening at the Horne Funeral Home....

Samuel Snuffer

Samuel Snuffer

Jun 2, 2005

SNUFFER, SAMUEL JACKSON (JACK), of Christiansburg, VA passed away June 2nd, 2005. He was born January 9, 1926, son of the late Dr. Perry L. Snuffer and Ruby Calaway Snuffer. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Germany and the Southwest Pacific with Company K, 341st Infantry. He was a member of the...

Ethel Martin

Ethel Martin

Jun 1, 2005

MARTIN, ETHEL MAE CREASEY, age 91, of Chrisitansburg, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Martin, Jr. She is survived by her son, John H. Martin, III of Christiansburg; her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Rose L. Budd of Christiansburg; and a sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie C. & Roger Hill...

Lucille Akers

Lucille Akers

May 31, 2005

AKERS, LUCILLE VIRGINIA, age 81, of Christiansburg passed away, Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Clinton Akers and Mrs. Margaret Akers, and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Frayer. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Mr. Charles Hampton Akers; her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Hampton & Irma Akers; daughter and...

Donald Brisco

Donald Brisco

May 29, 2005

BRISCO, DONALD GORDON, age 40, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Brisco. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Bettie S. Brisco of Christiansburg; brothers, Robert M. Brisco, Michael P. Brisco and sister, Kerry F. Brisco all of Christiansburg; aunt, Mary Bilinbin and husband, Joe of...

Yasmin Allen

Yasmin Allen

May 26, 2005

ALLEN, Yasmin Victoria, 24 days old, died Thursday, May 25, 2005 at Carolion Roanoke Community Hospital. She is the daughter to Kristin Ann and Shawn DaVal Allen, a sister; Ziona Allen, all of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her grandparents; Jerry and Ann Gieseke of Salisbury, MD, Clyde Allen; of Danville, VA and Jeraline Allen of Martinsville, VA. She...

Eston Linkous

Eston Linkous

May 20, 2005

LINKOUS, ESTON JUNIOR, age 79, of Dublin, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005 in New River Valley Medical Center. The son of the late Eston Guy and Della Mae Linkous he was also preceded in death by his wife, Orpha H. Linkous, a brother, Watman Linkous and a sister, Lottie Price. His is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jackie...

Richard Rittenhouse

Richard Rittenhouse

May 19, 2005

RITTENHOUSE, DR. RICHARD LEE, age 74, of Christiansburg, and formerly of Piqua, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. He graduated from Wittenburg College, Ohio University (BS); Ohio State University (MS); Virginia Tech (PhD.). Dr. Rittenhouse taught in the Biology Department of Radford University, where he retired June 1, 1992 with 30 years of...

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

Arthur Norwood, Jr.

May 15, 2005

NORWOOD, ARTHUR WILLIAM JR., 44, of Christiansburg passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur William Norwood, Sr. and his brother, Charles Osborne. He is survived by his mother, and as he said "my best friend", Sylvia Norwood; his two children, Arthur Grant Norwood and William Pierce Norwood; his three brothers and...

Franklin Sawyers

Franklin Sawyers

May 5, 2005

SAWYERS, FRANKLIN (Frank) DELANO, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean and Vietnam Conflict. Frank was a life member of the VFW Post 5311 who served two-terms as commander, a member of the America Legion and a...

Bernard Dudley

Bernard Dudley

May 4, 2005

DUDLEY, BERNARD WALTER, age 87, of Elliston, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christine Mills Dudley; sons and daughter-in-law, David & Vicky Dudley of Shawsville; James Dudley of Salem; Marvin Ray Dudley of Shawsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail & Wendell Reed of Shawsville, Brenda & Corey Bevins of Princeton, WV; Juanita Aldridge of...

Annabelle Spasoff

Annabelle Spasoff

May 2, 2005

SPASOFF, ANNABELLE SMITH, age 88, of Fairfax, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luben Spasoff. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanna & John Klemick of Fairfax. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening, May 5, at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services...

Homer Cox

Homer Cox

May 2, 2005

COX, HOMER CLAYTON, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away at his home Monday, May 2, 2005. Mr. Cox was the owner/operator of Homer Cox Ford for 23 years. During his tenure he was closely involved with many associations of the Ford Motor Company. He was a long standing member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. He served in the...

Edward Adlam

Edward Adlam

May 2, 2005

ADLAM, EDWARD THOMAS, age 42, of Christiansburg, VA, formerly of Nashville, TN and Winterhaven, FL, passed away Monday, May 2, 2005. Ed was born on January 3, 1963 in Rochester, NY. He was a beloved life partner, uncle, brother, friend to many, and son. A graduate of Florida State University, he also achieved his lifetime goal of an MBA at...

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