Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Ruth Underwood

Jun 28, 2004

UNDERWOOD, RUTH HYLTON, age 92, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2004. She was predeceased by her husband Howard Underwood, son, Fred Underwood, grandson, Jeffrey Handy and great grandson, Richard Duncan Byrd, IV. Surviving are her daughters, Rebecca and Jimmy Thomas, Radford, VA, Julia and Jay Christopher, Katy, TX, daughter-in-law, Anne Underwood, Walkertown, NC; grandchildren, Richard D....

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Douglas Dudley

Jun 26, 2004

DUDLEY, DOUGLAS A., age 75, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Judith Peak Dudley; four sons, Douglas Wayne Dudley, Roanoke, Terry Ray Dudley, Florida, Billy Dudley, Princeton, WV, Larry L. Dudley, Harrisonburg, VA; two daughters, Sharon D. Stanley, Teresa Dudley both of Ruther Glen, VA; two brothers, Bernard Dudley, Elliston, VA, Woodrow...

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Rachel Flinchum

Jun 26, 2004

FLINCHUM, RACHEL GEARHEART, age 66 of Pilot, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004 at her home. The widow of the late James G. Flinchum. She is survived by a son, Doyle Flinchum, Pilot; two brothers, Robert Gearheart and Basil Gearheart both of Christiansburg; one niece and two nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Monday evening at...

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Ernest Sheppard

Jun 23, 2004

SHEPPARD, ERNEST RICHARD, age 78, of Christiansburg passed away Wednesday, June 23rd, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey & Mattie Sheppard; brothers, Burks, Dan, Everett, Harvey, Jr.; sisters, Virgie, Ruby and Willie. Ernest leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda & Albert Stewart; his sons and daughter-in-law, Tim & Wanda...

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Edna Poff

Jun 22, 2004

POFF, EDNA BRANSCOMB CHAFIN, age 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004. The widow of the late Odell Allen Poff she was also preceded in death by a son, Ralph Poff. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Akers, and a son, Allen Poff. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday at the Horne...

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Geneiva Hiatt

Jun 21, 2004

HIATT, GENEIVA ELLIOTT, age 44, of Christiansburg passed away suddenly Monday, June 21, 2004 in a Knoxville, TN, hospital. Survivors include her husband, Steve Hiatt of Christiansburg; parents, Loretta & Tommy Corvin of Bedford, VA; brother, Jack Elliott, Jr. of Willis and niece, Tara Beth Akers of Willis. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening...

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Juanita Rasnake

Jun 18, 2004

RASNAKE, JUANITA, age 62, of Christiansburg, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2004. Born September 19, 1941 to the late Arther and Edna Gilbert, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jessie Rasnake and brother, Melvin Gilbert. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Teresa Rasnake, Ricky Rasnake and Mike and Janie Rasnake;...

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James Loan

Jun 15, 2004

LOAN, JAMES ODELL, SR., age 74, of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dolly Loan; five brothers, Bufford Loan, Gerald Loan, Hubert Loan, Ronnie Loan and Everette Loan. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Louise Hawley Loan of Christiansburg; children and their spouses, Christine L....

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Adam Deweese

Jun 14, 2004

DEWEESE, ADAM WAYNE, "Our Loss is Heaven's Gain!" God called Adam home three months prior to his scheduled birth. Although Jesus called him home before his birth, he is loved and will be missed by his loving parents, Chuck & Mary Deweese of Dublin, VA. He is survived by his brother, Ben; his sisters, Christina and Kelly; grandparents, aunts and...

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Richard Lytton

Jun 14, 2004

LYTTON, Richard Wade, 82 of Christiansburg and formerly of Walton, transcended this earth on Monday, June 14, 2004 to be with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He remained a caring companion and a constant provider throughout his life. Richard had an extraordinary sense of humor which he maintained, along with his dignity though...

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Lydia Vaught

Jun 13, 2004

Vaught, Lydia Mae, 88, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by several nephews, nieces and two sisters-in-law. The family will receive friends Monday, June 14, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Horne...

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Rita Finney

Jun 11, 2004

FINNEY, Rita Lois, 57, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 11, 2004. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Faye; father, Wade Hampton Belcher;mother, Marguerite Belcher; brothers, Wade, Donald, David and Darrell Belcher. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Ernest Finney; daughters, Lisa Huffman & husband, Greg, New London,N.C., Krystal Finney; stepson, Everett...

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Harold Cherry

Jun 9, 2004

CHERRY, HAROLD M., AGE 82 of Christiansburg went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 9, 2004. He was a retired Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ruby L. Cherry. Left to honor his memory are his daughters, JoAnne Piper of Salem and Carolyn Cherry of Christiansburg, three grandchildren;...

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Edward Bertrand

Jun 8, 2004

BERTRAND, EDWARD ORLANDO, age 15 of Christiansburg passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was student at Christiansburg Middle School having just completed the eighth grade. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Dora Janet Rosales and Rafael F. Garate, one brother, Jorge Luis Rivera and one sister, Jennifer Bertrand. The family will receive friends from 4:00...

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Grace Harris

Jun 8, 2004

HARRIS, GRACE TURNER, age 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 8, 2004. She was born January 20, 1923 in Franklin County to the late Flemon and Martha Turner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Newton Harris, seven brothers and sisters. She retired after twenty-three years of service with Montgomery Furniture. She is...

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Ronald Rodgers

Jun 7, 2004

RODGERS, RONALD GENE, age 76, of Christiansburg passed away Monday, June 7, 2004. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald C. Rodgers and brother, Dale Rodgers. Survivors include his wife, Deloris I. Rodgers of Christiansburg; children and spouses, Sharon Rodgers-Lord & Chaz, Michelle L. Rodgers, Daniel C. Rodgers & Kelly Marie; 1 granddaughter; 4 grandsons, two brothers, Raymond...

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Walter Helms

Jun 6, 2004

HELMS, WALTER P., age 72 of Shawsville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 6, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Joan Creasey Helms; sons, Larry D. Helms, Shawsville and Robbie Helms of Riner; daughter and son-in-law, Pattie and Ronald Clark of Charlotte, NC. He is blessed with eight grandchildren and...

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Vera Linkous

Jun 4, 2004

Linkous, Vera G., 86, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, June 4. She was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia to William S. and Florence Lawhorne. She is survived by her husband of 65 years 10 months, H. Lee Linkous; one daughter and son-in-law, the Reverends Barbara and Carl Early, missionaries to South Africa; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sam L. and...

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Henrietta Logan

Jun 3, 2004

LOGAN, Henrietta Lewis, age 82 of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 3, 2004. Born on September 30, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Cam J. and Clara Nolan Lewis of Pennington Gap, VA. She was a graduate of Pennington High School and Radford State Teachers College, with a B. S. Degree in Elementary...

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Joseph Crismond

Jun 2, 2004

CRISMOND, JOSEPH MICHAEL of Christiansburg, VA was born June 27, 1955 and passed away June 2, 2004. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. Destiny Autumn Stevers. He is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Crismond, father and mother, John & Nancy Crismond, his brother, Bill Crismond, three daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie Crismond, Melissa & Danny Kiser, and Nannie...

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