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Professor James Thorp
May 2, 2018
Professor James Thorp passed away on May 2, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Thorp, and is survived by his wife Jane Thorp, his daughter Betsy VanAlstyne (William), his son Gregory Thorp, step-daughter Erica Shoemaker (David) and grandchildren, Alex Bruce, Kelsey Bruce and Emma Lamoureux. He will be missed by many people in the Electric...
Janet Bower
Apr 30, 2018
Janet Bower, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away with her son by her side on Monday, April 30, 2018. Janet retired from 30+ years at Kroger. She loved her family and her dogs which she considered family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Thompson...
Treva Perdue Toothman
Apr 28, 2018
Treva Perdue Toothman, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Toothman; daughter, Peggy Knobloch; granddaughter, Mandy Knobloch; sister, Nadine Cox; and brother, Jack Perdue. She is survived by her daughters, Judy T. Morrow and husband Jerry Morrow, Sandy T. Cox and husband Joseph Cox; son-in-law, Jack Knobloch; grandchildren, Jessica White,...
R. H. 'Buddy' Walton Jr.
Apr 26, 2018
R. H. ‘Buddy’ Walton, Jr., 95, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry Walton Sr. and Mildred Moses Walton. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Velma Wirt Walton; children, Bob Walton and wife Emilie, Karen Cunningham and husband Buddy; four...
Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker
Apr 23, 2018
Patsy Ann Cox Whittaker of Dublin, Virginia passed away on April 23, 2018. She was born August 20, 1942. Pasty was preceded in death by beloved husband Arnold Jackson “Jack” Whittaker; three siblings; and two children. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter Sharon Kitchner; son John Whittaker; two siblings; granddaughter and caretaker Sierra Kitchner; five other grandchildren; five...
Willie Reed Alexander III
Apr 19, 2018
Willie Reed Alexander III, 67, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born to parents Willie Alexander II (deceased) and Lillie Mae Hash on January 23, 1951, he was a devoted son, husband and father. Willie attended Christiansburg Institute until 1966 and graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1969. Upon high school...
Benjemin Alan Arnold
Apr 17, 2018
Benjemin Alan Arnold of Pilot, Virginia, born on July 25, 1982, gained his wings April, 19th 2018. Ben was born in Bristol TN and grew up in Pilot, VA. He attended Auburn High School and was active in football and track. He was an Eagle Scout and worked at Virginia Tech for about 16 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and...
David Bryan Smith
Apr 17, 2018
David Bryan Smith, 60, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles William ‘Bill’ Smith and Doris Smith. David is survived by his wife, Connie Crawford Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Marcella Smith Jackson and Brandon Jackson; step-son, Nick Missino; grandchildren, Austin Bishop, Ace Blakely, Eliana Pryce, Major ‘Duck’ Jackson; sister,...
Spencer Lewis Joslin
Apr 16, 2018
Spencer Lewis Joslin, 37 of Blacksburg, Virginia died unexpectedly Monday, April 16th. Spencer was born June 10th, 1981 in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Blacksburg where he obtained his degree from Virginia Tech. Spencer has worked for Virginia Tech for many years and began working for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in 2011. Spencer loved his job as much as...
Linda Christine Farris
Apr 16, 2018
Linda Christine Farris, 67 of Christiansburg passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital on April 16, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1950. She was preceded in death by Reed Songer, Edward and Linda Snavely. She is survived by her son, Greg Conner (Sherry); daughters, Pamela Sowers, Crystal Roy, and Robin Rutherford; grandchildren, Brandon Sowers, Austin Dickerson, Henry, Arrington, Kalay,...
Barbara Ann Peters
Apr 15, 2018
Peters, Barbara Ann, 59 of Christiansburg, VA, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1959 to Kenneth and Virginia Unger in Winchester, VA. Raised in Winchester, she attended James Madison University, graduating with a degree in teaching. She taught Special Education in Berryville, VA before getting married and moving to...
Jackie Eston Linkous Sr.
Apr 13, 2018
Jackie Linkous,Sr. 62 of Fairlawn,Va. passed away Friday April 13,2018. He was preceded in death by parents,Eston and Orpha Linkous. He is survived by wife of 31 years,Virginia Kidd Linkous;children,Jackie,Jr.,Stephen,Corey;grandchildren,Ashley Mooney and Chelsey Hodge; 2 great grandchildren Mason and Emma;sister Debbie and Archie Sumner;and his long Airdox family. He was a dedicated father, brother, husband and friend. Services will be...
Brianna 'Bri' Grace Hurst
Apr 9, 2018
Brianna “Bri” Grace Hurst, 16, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 9, 2018, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in the loving arms of her mother and father. Bri was born on October 27, 2001, and was the absolute light of her family’s life. She is survived by her mother, Tracey Linkous and stepfather, Brian Linkous; father, Brian Hurst and fiancée, Nikki...
Edith Hylton Kenley
Apr 7, 2018
Edith Hylton Kenley, 99, of Radford went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2018. She was a long time member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Kenley; son Clarence Kenley; son-in-law, Robert L. Hobbs; daughter-in-law, Barbara J. Kenley; and grandson, John Bobbit. Edith is survived by her children, Kenneth F....
Carolyn Jo Woolwine
Apr 4, 2018
Carolyn Jo Woolwine, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Woolwine; mother, Delia Woolwine; sister, Ruth Lanning; and brother, Minor Stringer. Carolyn is survived by her son, J C Bean and wife Jessica; daughter, Hope Roop; grandchildren, Michael and Ashleigh Denham, Mariah Ayers, Delia Bean, Peyton McGrady; great-grandchildren,...
Elizabeth Johnson Barnes
Apr 4, 2018
Elizabeth Johnson Barnes 83, of Jacksonville Fl., formerly of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 04, 2018. She is survived by her son, David L. Barnes, Jr. and wife Eneida; grandson, Jeremiah E. Barnes and sister, Marie Morgan. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10-11:00 am at Horne Funeral Home with Funeral Service to take place...
Pamela Hooker Wade
Apr 1, 2018
Pamela Hooker Wade, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Pam graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, WV and Radford University. She was a Montgomery County school teacher for 20 years, having taught at Christiansburg Primary School and Falling Branch where she influenced many lives. Pam loved to cook and was very good at it! She...
Lillian Blair Sirry
Apr 1, 2018
Lillian Blair Sirry, infant daughter to Matt and Allison Sirry was born with angel wings on April 1, 2018. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents: Sherry and Eddie Snider, Melinda and David Ward, and Dean and Lorrie Sirry; her great-grandparents: Sue and Richard O’Bryant, Nona and Pete King, Tommy and Bonnie Foster, and Helen Ward;...
Joseph Anthony Pennella
Mar 31, 2018
Joseph Anthony Pennella, 89, passed away on March 31, 2018 at Heritage Hall of Blacksburg, VA, due to complications from a stroke 3 years ago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena ‘Dolly’ Sarni Pennella; parents, Salvatore Pennella and Mary Novollena Pennella; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank Arcano and Mary Sarni Arcano; brothers, Ray Pennella, Lou Pennella; brothers-in-law, Michael...
Patricia Knowles 'Pat' Horne
Mar 30, 2018
Patricia Knowles “Pat” Horne, 67, went to be with the Lord on March 30 2018, her 49th wedding anniversary, at a Roanoke hospital with family by her side. Pat was a former Miss Montgomery County. She taught for The Floyd Ward School of Dance for several decades and to several generations. She was honored with an invitation to perform a...
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