Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

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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Izola Sweeney

Aug 1, 2005

SWEENEY, IZOLA MAE MOLES, age 76, of Shawsville, passed away Monday, August 1, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman David and Naomi Elizabeth C. Moles and a grandson, Robert Allen Beaver, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Palmer Peter Sweeney, Jr.; children, Jerry Wayne Sweeney, Edith Lynn Sweeney-Hinkley, Nora Lee Beaver; step-son, Lewis...

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Thomas Evans

Jul 31, 2005

EVANS, THOMAS SIDNEY ?SID?, age 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005. Sid was retired from the U. S. Navy after more than 20 years in service to his country. A veteran of World War II, he was proud to have been aboard ship during the Yalta Conference, as well as at duty stations in France, Italy, Panama,...

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Judy Smith

Jul 31, 2005

SMITH, JUDY LESTER, age 59, of Elliston, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roy L. Smith, Sr. of Elliston; son, Roy L. Smith, Jr. and girlfriend, Melanie Newton, of Elliston; daughter and son-in-law, Marci & James McGuire of Shawsville; granddaughter, Adrianna McGuire; brothers and sisters-in-law, David & Sandra Lester of Alabama; Bobby...

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Frances Stafford

Jul 25, 2005

STAFFORD, FRANCES MARIAN ?SIS?, age 87, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, July 25, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born January 13, 1918 in Trigg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late, Warren P. & Roxie J. Stafford. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, C. T. ?Pete? Stafford and her...

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Hazel Jennings

Jul 22, 2005

Jennings, Hazel Mae Wimmer, 86, a resident of Christiansburg, VA., died Friday, July 22, 2005 surrounded by her family at the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, N.C.. Mrs. Jennings was born February 24, 1919, in Floyd County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Ezra Parlee and Launah Rose Wimmer. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her...

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Mary Nolan

Jul 17, 2005

NOLAN, MARY FAITH, 67, of Christiansburg, VA, died Sunday, July 17, 2005 at a Roanoke hospital. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN where she graduated from Notre Dame High School. She later attended Nazareth College in Bardstown, KY where she earned an Associate Arts degree in Elementary Education. She made her home in Winston-Salem, NC for 26 years....

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Henry Burton

Jul 17, 2005

BURTON, HENRY (TOM), age 86, of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord Sunday, July 17, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. (Jessie) Burton and one sister, Mary Ellis, all of Richmond. Tom is survived by his wife, Virginia H. Burton; daughter and son-in-law, Dana & Sam Cox and three...

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Etta Miles

Jul 16, 2005

MILES, ETTA BRITT, age 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a retired employee of Montgomery Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late John Daniel and Mary Jane Sites Britt, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Harry, Henry, Allen, Lacy, Frank and Archie Britt and a sister, Ella Caldwell. Surviving...

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Gregory Wells

Jul 16, 2005

WELLS, GREGORY SCOTT, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, July 16, 2005. He was predeceased by his parents, Dudley E. and Elizabeth C. Wells, and a sister-in-law, Mary W. Wells. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; his sons, Capt. Travis B. Wells and Tyler J. Wells; as well as two brothers, Randall A. Wells and his wife Marjory, and Dudley C....

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Nina Lowery

Jul 15, 2005

Lowery, Nina "Sis" Hawley, 84, of Christiansburg, departed this life to be with the Lord on July 15, 2005 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born August 9, 1920 to Wade and Myrtle Hawley and was the only sister to seven brothers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Henry H. Lowery,...

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George Epperly

Jul 14, 2005

George Wilson (G.W.) Epperly, 92, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2005. He was born to John and Grace Rogers Epperly on December 10, 1912 in the Sugar Grove area of Montgomery County. He had resided for the past three years in Norfolk, VA. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after 35 years...

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Roxie Williams

Jul 11, 2005

WILLIAMS, ROXIE THOMAS, age 85, of Shawsville, passed away Monday, July 11, 2005. She retired from Imperial Reading with 45 years of service and attended the First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Maggie Thomas, four sisters, five brothers and one grandson, Jeffrey Thomas Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband...

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Helen Acord

Jul 1, 2005

ACORD, HELEN VEST SAMES, age 70 of Christiansburg, VA was called from this earthly life by her Heavenly Father to heaven on Friday, July 1, 2005. She was born on October 6, 1934, in Floyd County the daughter of the late Harless T. and Pearl Hall Vest. She was a fifty year resident of Christiansburg, where her life?s profession, that...

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Helen Douglas

Jun 29, 2005

DOUGLAS, HELEN DORCAS "DOT", age 88, formerly of Blacksburg, VA, passed away at Johnston Willis Hospital in Richmond, VA, on Wednesday, June 29th, 2005. Born April 25, 1917, Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Maggie Richardson, her husband, Robert "Bob" Douglas, her sisters, Gertrude Kirk and Lillian Douglas and a brother, William Richardson. She is survived...

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William Cleary, Jr.

Jun 27, 2005

CLEARY, WILLIAM FLAKE, JR., age 59, or Riner, VA, formerly of Ridgeway, VA passed away Monday, June 27, 2005 in the V.A. Medical Center, Salem. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served with the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper and a Military Policeman based at Fort Bragg, NC. The son of the late William F., Sr. and Nancy M....

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Authur Rickborn

Jun 27, 2005

RICKBORN, Authur H. 74 of Christiansburg,VA born September 27, 1930 he died Monday, June 27, 2005 at New River Valley Medical Center. Mr. Rickborn was retired from Virginia Tech, and served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife; Mary Perdue Rickborn, of Christiansburg, two daughters; Michelle and Nicole both of Florida, sister and brother in-law;...

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Archie Semones

Jun 26, 2005

SEMONES, ARCHIE LEE, age 84, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on June 26, 2005 after a lengthy battle with numerous painful illnesses. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy during the Pacific Campaign. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and especially trout fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife of...

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Phillip Roop

Jun 25, 2005

ROOP, Phillip Frank, 83 of Salem, died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Born in West Virginia he is survived by his loving companion; Maude Moore of Salem, his children; Diane Helvey and her husband; Ricky, of Shawsville, Cecil Roop of Christiansburg, and Billy Roop, sister and brother-in-law; Eileen and Roy Mitchem, of West Virginia, nine grandchildren,...

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Dan Flora

Jun 18, 2005

FLORA, DAN DAVID, age 55, of Blacksburg, left this world for his Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a licensed Real Estate Agent and Purchasing Agent. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Roy & Betty Phillips; grandparents, Wilmer & Flossie Eanes; and father-in-law, Charles Huff, Jr. His pride and...

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