Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Beatrice Richards

Dec 7, 2005

RICHARDS, BEATRICE TURNER, 93, of Christiansburg, departed this life on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. She was predeceased by her parents Dexter S. Turner and Innis Sweeney Turner Martin; her brothers, Frederick N. Turner and D. Randolph Turner; her sister, Lois Turner McArthur. Her survivors include one sister, Marguerite Turner Snidow; nieces, Betty Turner...

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Carlton Morris

Dec 5, 2005

MORRIS, CARLTON BERNARD, age 94, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 5, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucy Morris. Survivors include his nieces and nephews, James Rodney Morris, Betty Joan Green, Patricia Wills, John Forquer, and Sharon Stone, his extended family, the staff of Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation. The family will receive friends from 1:00...

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Nancy Matherly

Dec 2, 2005

MATHERLY, NANCY JEAN BETTS BROWN, age 65, of Riner, passed away Friday, December 2, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness. The daughter of the late Daniel and Geraldine Betts of Michigan, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Betts, Michigan, a step-son Richard Brown of West Virginia and a son Jerry Dale Brown of...

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Bobby Hawley

Nov 29, 2005

Hawley, Bobby John, 72, of Christiansburg, died Nov. 28, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Hawley , a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, started work at Lynchburg Foundry in Radford at age 17. He spent two years in the Army with 18 months in Germany as a Tank Mechanic before returning to work at the Foundry. Mr. Hawley then worked at...

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Gerald Otey

Nov 29, 2005

OTEY, GERALD NEWTON, (Jerry), age 57, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving E. & Louise Otey and his daughter, Angela Dawn Otey. He leaves to cherish his memory his son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Reva Otey; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and James Crosier, Jr.; grandsons, Timothy Otey, Jr. and...

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Audrey Nunley

Nov 28, 2005

NUNLEY, AUDREY KESTERSON BAIN, age 73, of Christiansburg, was called home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, November 29, 2005. She was a retired employee of Donnkenny, Inc. after 32 years of service and a faithful member of the Bain Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church for more than 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy William...

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Eather Phillips

Nov 24, 2005

PHILLIPS, Eather Cannoy, 88 of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2005. He was born on January 5, 1917 to the late J.S. & Tida Phillips, also preceding in death was his first wife; Sylvia M. Phillips, brothers; Esker, Cecil, Aster, Laddie and Allen and sisters Lidas Howell and Zella Coleman. He spent most of his life self-employed as...

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Louise Loving

Nov 22, 2005

LOVING, LOUISE WHITE, age 67, of Shawsville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Bane and Viola Eiolene White. Survivors include her husband, Donald R. Loving; daughters, Dawn Owens, Betty Franco, Valerie Schultz, Charlotte Bandy, Peggy Sutherland, Lynn Loving, Brenda Stephenson, Savannah Bandy-Loving, Jennifer Bandy-Loving; sons Charles Sutherland, Tommy Sutherland, Junior Sutherland, David...

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George Brumfield

Nov 22, 2005

BRUMFIELD, GEORGE HOWERY, age 74, of Richmond and formerly of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben J. and Lou Vienna Brumfield and his son, Jeffrey Brumfield. He was the former owner and operator of George?s Food Centers in Richmond. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 55 years,...

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Carol Earles

Nov 19, 2005

EARLES, CAROL LEWIS, 53, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, died Saturday, November 19, 2005. Carol was born November 12, 1952, in Radford, VA. She was the loving daughter of the late James L. Earles, Sr. Carol was a Registered Nurse at VCU, Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, and she retired August, 2001. She was a life long...

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Christine Duncan

Nov 18, 2005

DUNCAN, CHRISTINE SMITH, age 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Edgemont Christian Church for many years. She was active in the Ladies Aid, CWF and was chair of the Evangelism Committee for several years. She was preceded in death by her father, Stafford...

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Floyd Jones

Nov 17, 2005

Jones, Floyd Dean, age 87, of Christiansburg passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005. He was born and raised in Fries, VA but has lived in Christiansburg for the past forty years. He was a faithful member of the Bible Baptist Church. He was a building contractor in Galax, Christiansburg, and Blacksburg for over forty years. He was preceded in death...

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Hallie Terry

Nov 16, 2005

TERRY, HALLIE M., age 83, of Christiansburg, precious wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, joined our Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Her family, church family, and friends will cherish the memories of her special smile, warmth and love for everyone, steadfast faith in the Lord, and strength in dealing with many years of pain without complaint. Born August 26,...

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Joseph Shelor

Nov 16, 2005

SHELOR, JOSEPH FRANKLIN, age 78, of Dublin, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, John of Buchanan. Survivors include his wife, Eula Shelor of Dublin; sons and daughter-in-law, Ron Shelor of San Jose, CA; Steve & Susan Shelor of Covington, VA; five granddaughters, two grandsons, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray...

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Charles Keith

Nov 13, 2005

KEITH, CHARLES RAY, age 69, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at his home. He was a retired excavator. He was the son of the late Lemon Arvil and Bertha Gay Sowers Keith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Keith, J. C. Keith and Franklin Keith; his son, Ronnie Wayne Keith; and two...

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James Sowers

Nov 10, 2005

SOWERS, JAMES EDWARD ?PETE?, age 76, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005 at his home in Christiansburg. He was the son of the late Christopher and Lydia Moles Sowers. He was a member of the Park United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Pete was the owner and operator of Sowers Trucking Company. He was a veteran having served...

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Linda Parker

Nov 10, 2005

PARKER, LINDA FARMER, age 44, of Elliston, passed away at her home Thursday, November 10, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Wiley Owens. She is survived by her loving husband, Gregg Marvin Parker of Elliston and her step-daughter Allison Parker of Snow Creek, VA; one son Dustin Farmer and his girlfriend,...

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Bonnie Leonard

Nov 6, 2005

Bonnie Jeanne Leonard, age 81, of Blacksburg, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005. Sh was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel and Leland Jobusch. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ellyn and William Rosemann and Kay and Donald Anspaugh; four grandchildren, Rodger Anspaugh, Chelle Whittington,...

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Lawrence Sutphin

Oct 30, 2005

SUTPHIN, LAWRENCE EDWARD, age 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2005 at his home. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Esther Sutphin; brother, Lilbern Sutphin, and sister, Irene Jenkins. Survivors include his children, Debbie VanDyke of Christiansburg; Larry Sutphin of Christiansburg; Sherry & Donald Vaughn...

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Billy Lambert

Oct 23, 2005

LAMBERT, BILLY J., age 67, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 23, 2005 at his home with his wife by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Lottie Lambert; brothers, Dudley Lambert and Tommy Lambert. Billy worked as a welder at the family business, Lambert?s Repair Shop, on Ellett Road for many...

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