Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

James Curtis

Apr 15, 2005

Curtis, James Haston, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away April 15, 2005. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Loretta Curtis, of Riner, Terry Lee Curtis, of Jacksonville, Fl; daughter, Kathy Hopkins, of Radford; grandchildren, Kristen, David, and Hanna, all of Riner, Leon and Wendy Washburn, of Penhook, VA, Chuck and Rhonda Curtis, of Willis, James and Carol...

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Ruby Fisher

Apr 13, 2005

FISHER, RUBY DALTON, age 67, went to the be with Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. She was an active, faithful member of the New Hope Church of God since 1981 where she served in the capacities of Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Secretary, Ladies? Ministries, and Secretary of the Ladies Auxillary. She was preceded in death by her father,...

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Kenneth VanDyke

Apr 13, 2005

VANDYKE, KENNETH WAYNE, age 77, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He was the Founder and President of Force, Inc. until he retired in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wayne VanDyke & Margaret Z. Alden and his wife, Jean Burlin VanDyke. Survivors include his daughters, Kathryn...

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Frances Bramblett

Apr 11, 2005

BRAMBLETT, FRANCES, age 79, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Edward Bramblett; two brothers, LeVan Obenshain and Kenneth Obenshain. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark & Katherine Bramblett of Montvale, VA; Rickey & Ruth Ann Bramblett of Waldorf, MD;...

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Edgar Altizer

Apr 11, 2005

ALTIZER, EDGAR ALDEN, age 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. He was born on June 30, 1915 in Pleasant Valley, Floyd County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Fugett Clark Altizer and Lula Light Altizer. He retired from Hercules, Inc. at the Radford Arsenal in May, 1980 with 38 years of service, as a supervisor...

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Ellett Minnie

Apr 10, 2005

ELLETT, MINNIE ELIZABETH (GRANNY), age 97, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005. She was the widow of the late Robert T. Ellett. She was a member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Guy F. & Juanita H. Ellett of Radford; grandchildren, Kevin Ellett of Christiansburg; Colleen & Kyle Farmer of Charlotte, NC;...

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James Stone

Apr 6, 2005

STONE, JAMES DILLARD, age 82, a longtime resident of Christiansburg, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Lura Dean Vest Stone. Dillard was a Veteran of World War II decorated with the Bronze Star and was a Prisoner of War. He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Roanoke Chapter; the...

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Howard Newman

Apr 6, 2005

NEWMAN, HOWARD CARLYLE, age 79, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Born April 28, 1925, he was a Veteran of the U. S. Army having served during World War II, a longtime member of the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church where he served as usher, deacon and a faithful occupant of the church balcony. He was a local businessman in...

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Junior Miller

Apr 4, 2005

MILLER, JUNIOR HAROLD, age 73, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Ophelia Gertrude Miller, Christiansburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy & Angie Miller, Check, Johnny & Lesa Miller, Pilot, George & Lori Miller, Pilot; daughter & son-in-law, Glenna & Pete Smith, Check; grandchildren, Tammy Lewis, Maryland; Timmy & Sharon Hopkins of Delaware; Lisa Smith of...

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Floyd Reish

Apr 4, 2005

REISH, FLOYD EDMOND, age 86, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, Marcella Graham Reish. Survivors include his son and his family, Joseph Reish and his wife, Dottie Reish; two grandsons, Joseph and Michael Reish; a daughter and her family; Joyce Landreth and her husband, Patrick Landreth;...

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Thomas Burton

Apr 3, 2005

BURTON, THOMAS WAYNE, age 52, of Christiansburg and formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005 surrounded by love. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Andrew Burton and his grandson, Hunter Scott Dempsey. Survivors include his wife, Paula J. Burton of Christiansburg; mother, Lois Q. McRoberts; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton Thomas Burton & Becca Wood; daughter...

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Donna Chaffin

Apr 3, 2005

CHAFIN, Donna Kay Dowdy, 45 of Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 3, 2005. She is survived by her son; Jason Cromer, daughter; Tanya Cromer, mother and father; Everett Dowdy and Juanita Wheeling Dowdy. She is also survived by two grandchildren; Madison and Landon Rogers, and one brother; Michael Wheeling. The family will receive friends from 5 ? 8 p.m. Tuesday, April...

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Julia Stanley

Apr 3, 2005

STANLEY, Julia Willis ,age 97, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilden Stanley and five children, Angeta Stanley, Faye Stanley, Curtis Mullins, Geneva Crawford and Fern Mullins. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Kay Stanley of Christiansburg; a son, Dennis Wayne Stanley, Panama City, FL; 21 grandchildren...

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Judi Shockley

Apr 2, 2005

Shockley, Judi Anne, 57 of Pulaski, died April 1, 2005 at Pulaski County Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005 at The HonreFuneral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. A FULL OBITUARY...

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Bessie Steele

Apr 2, 2005

STEELE, BESSIE LOU O'NEIL, 83 of Christiansburg, departed this life on Friday, April 1, 2005. She was born May 9, 1921 in Christiansburg, VA. Bessie was a daughter of the late Mary Long O'Neil and Robert Wilson O'Neil of Christiansburg. She lived a simple life but was not a simple person. She raised four children, took care of her husband,...

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Evelyn Graham

Mar 31, 2005

GRAHAM, EVELYN FRANCES SMITH, age 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Edward and Sarah Dickerson Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nile Graham, Sr., sisters, Belva Lee Hall; Mildred Ernestine Quick; brothers, Charlie Edward Smith, Jr., William Darvis Smith, and Walter Benson Smith. Survivors...

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Fannie Spradlin Hamil

Mar 28, 2005

HAMIL, FANNIE LIGHT SPRADLIN, age 80, of Blacksburg, formerly Fannie Light Spradlin of Salem, went to her home with Jesus Monday, March 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Albert and Luemma Mae Light and her husband of 49 years, Wilson L. Spradlin. Survivors include her son, Jim L. Spradlin of Christiansburg; her daughter, Nancy Huffman...

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Leonard Epperly

Mar 26, 2005

EPPERLY, LEONARD WILLIAM "DUTCH", age 79, of Riner, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member and deacon of the North Fork Baptist Church and a longtime employee of Reed Lumber Company. The son of the late Posey and Lula Hixon Epperly he was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Epperly. Surviving...

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Lelia Williams

Mar 26, 2005

WILLIAMS, LELIA WOOD, age 94, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born December 18, 1910 the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Ida McGuyer Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lloyd Williams, a son, Junior E. Williams; five sisters, Mamie Trump, Alice Johnson, Constance Miles, Mary Marston...

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Eva Shaver

Mar 20, 2005

SHAVER, EVA LINKOUS, age 59, of Christiansburg passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by Ricky Dowdy, her companion of 19 years. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Micky and Judy Quesenberry of Fayetteville, NC; Eddie & Laura Quesenberry of Greensboro, NC; Angelia Q. & D. R. Mans of Christiansburg; mother, Eva Herndon of Bristol,...

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