Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Nancy Johnston Epperly

Nancy Johnston Epperly

Apr 16, 2017

Nancy Johnston Epperly, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Harvey; son-in-law, Jim McNeil; granddaughter, Jessica Marinoble; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Isabelle, and Josiah Marinoble, all of Richmond. Nancy is also survived by her sisters, Evelyn Sarver and Alice Simmons; brothers-in-law, Jerry Epperly and Eddie Walters; and...

Kenneth Gene Epperly

Kenneth Gene Epperly

Apr 14, 2017

Kenneth Gene Epperly, from Montgomery County Virginia, died Friday, April 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and their animal companion, Abby. There will be no Funeral Services at the request of the deceased. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please do so to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart association.

George Randolph Gammon

George Randolph Gammon

Apr 13, 2017

George Randolph Gammon, God’s faithful servant for 103 years, entered his heavenly home on April 13, 2017. A “Celebration of a Life Well Lived” will be held at George’s home church, St. Paul’s UMC in Christiansburg, Virginia on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to St. Paul’s UMC,...

Jeanne Krupp Zenzius

Jeanne Krupp Zenzius

Apr 11, 2017

Jeanne A. Zenzius, 90, a resident of The Villas at Peppers Ferry, Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was born on October 9, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Zenzius. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Miller of Palm Harbor, FL, and Joanne Hrdlicka and husband David Hrdlicka...

Lucas McCrey Holden

Lucas McCrey Holden

Apr 10, 2017

Lucas McCrey Holden, 33, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Grover Shelton and Nathan Holden. Lucas was born on November 3, 1983, to his parents, Larry Holden of Floyd, and Linda Shelton Srygley (Brian) of Hilton Head Island, SC. He is also survived by the love of his life...

Conway William Smith

Conway William Smith

Apr 7, 2017

Conway William Smith, 87 of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. He was born October 1, 1929 in Waynesboro, VA to the late Burham Brown and Ida Pauline Akers Smith. Conway served in the United States Air Force and was a longtime truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane Loar Smith; children:...

Aileen L. Gilmore

Aileen L. Gilmore

Apr 6, 2017

Aileen L. Gilmore, 95, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Gilmore; son, Douglas Gilmore; and granddaughter, Angela Sheppard Shaver. Aileen is survived by her daughters, Janet Snyder and son-in-law Alvin, and Nancy Adkins; daughter-in-law, Linda Gilmore; grandchildren, Dwayne Sheppard, Karen Gilmore, Amanda Fuehrer; and six great-grandchildren, Trevor Sheppard,...

Donna Schultz Phillips

Donna Schultz Phillips

Mar 31, 2017

Donna Schultz Phillips 62, of Pilot, Va. passed away Friday March 31, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Toby and Dove Cox and her husband, Barry Phillips. She is survived by her children, Joseph Phillips, Jason Phillips and wife Sabrina Phillips; sister, Harriet Germani and Don Taylor. She proudly adored her 5...

Howard Earl Bowers

Howard Earl Bowers

Mar 30, 2017

BOWERS, Howard Earl, 92 of Blacksburg passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. Mr. Bowers was a retired Engineer and served in the United States Army. He is survived by his children; Susan L Bowers, Amelia J. Bowers and Howard D. Bowers and his wife Barbara, stepson; William N. Moody. Mr. Bowers is also survived by his grandchildren; Elliott Bowers, Jessee...

Susie Jane Foster

Susie Jane Foster

Mar 30, 2017

FOSTER, SUSIE JANE,  59, of Christiansburg passed away March 30, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Robert Foster; son, Jamie Foster and Michael Foster; sister, Dorothy Luckado; sister-in-law, Shirley Price; uncle, Marvin Harris; and brother, Clifford Luckado.  The family will receive friends on Monday, April 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow...

"LJ" Lester Jack White Jr.

"LJ" Lester Jack White Jr.

Mar 29, 2017

Lester Jack White, Jr., 84 of Christiansburg was born September 29, 1932 and passed away March 29, 2017. He was the son of the late Lester Jack White Sr. and Belle Humphreys. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Rosetta Sheppard White; children and their spouses, Patricia White and James Huff, Bruce White and Rachel Worrell, and Clay White;...

Nancy Darlene Collins

Nancy Darlene Collins

Mar 26, 2017

Nancy Collins, 58, of Christiansburg, lost her battle to cancer on Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one brother. Nancy is survived by her husband of 36 years, Allen; children, Kristie, Jonathan, and Tasha; six grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Rocky; as well as many nieces and nephews. The visitation will be...

Alvin Richard Graham

Alvin Richard Graham

Mar 24, 2017

Alvin Richard Graham, 77, of Christiansburg passed away March 24, 2017. He was a proud Army Ranger in the 101st Airborne Division from 1962 to 1964. Richard is one of the co-founders of G&H Appliance in Christiansburg. He was also a member of the Christiansburg American Legion. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Mary Graham; daughter,...

Wanda Terry

Wanda Terry

Mar 24, 2017

Wanda Terry, 73, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maggie Jones; her husband, James R. Terry Sr.; son, Kevin; brother, Manuel Jones; and a sister, Leoma Hungate. She is survived by her son, James ‘Beaver’ Terry and his wife, Rhonda; her daughter Tami Nagy and her husband,...

Maedell Grayson Coffey Millirons

Maedell Grayson Coffey Millirons

Mar 22, 2017

Maedell Grayson Coffey Millirons of Riner peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday March 22, 2017. She was surrounded by many of her family and friends in her last days at her home. It is fitting that she passed at the beginning of spring as it was her favorite time of year. Maedell was retired from the...

Larry Truman McClellan II

Larry Truman McClellan II

Mar 18, 2017

Larry Truman McClellan II, 48, of Pilot, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry McClellan of Neibert, WV; his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Blanche Price McClellan of Neibert, WV; his maternal grandparents, Walter ‘Moss’ and Virgia Wiley Robinette of Logan, WV; and uncles, Richard McCloud,...

Patricia Ann 'Patty' Walters

Patricia Ann 'Patty' Walters

Mar 16, 2017

Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Walters, an angel on earth left her earthly home for her heavenly home on March 16, 2017. Born on December 26, 1945, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Goldie Walters; sisters, Janice Harris, Peggy Hurt; and brother, Lendy Doyle. Left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Clyde Walters and Audrey Walters, Cline...

Lockie Jo Greear

Lockie Jo Greear

Mar 16, 2017

Lockie Jo Greear, 79, of Riner, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Nolen and Emily Blanche Duncan. Lockie Jo is survived by her loving husband of 59 years W.R. “Bill” Greear; children, Becky and son-in-law Patrick Saylors with granddaughters Brooke and Katie; Scott Greear with granddaughter Heather; Darin and daughter-in-law Tabitha...

Marion Randolph Phillips

Marion Randolph Phillips

Mar 15, 2017

Marion Randolph Phillips, 59, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cline and Mary Magdaline Phillips. Marion is survived by his wife, Tonya Bishop Phillips, daughters, Allison Elaine Bishop, Riley Elizabeth Phillips; siblings, Allen Phillips and wife Darlene, and Phyllis Rich and husband Dan; nieces and nephews, Amanda Rich,...

Belinda 'Boo' Keith Aldridge

Belinda 'Boo' Keith Aldridge

Mar 14, 2017

Belinda ‘Boo’ Keith Aldridge, 55, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Franklin Keith. Boo was a loving mother to her son, Brannon Aldridge and his girlfriend Kady Lafferty; and is also survived by Brannon’s father, Billy Aldridge; mother, Patsy Duncan; brother and sister-in-law, Glen...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Nancy Johnston Epperly

Nancy Johnston Epperly

Apr 16, 2017

Nancy Johnston Epperly, 81, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Harvey; son-in-law, Jim McNeil; granddaughter, Jessica Marinoble; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Isabelle, and Josiah Marinoble, all of Richmond. Nancy is also survived by her sisters, Evelyn Sarver and Alice Simmons; brothers-in-law, Jerry Epperly and Eddie Walters; and...

Kenneth Gene Epperly

Kenneth Gene Epperly

Apr 14, 2017

Kenneth Gene Epperly, from Montgomery County Virginia, died Friday, April 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and their animal companion, Abby. There will be no Funeral Services at the request of the deceased. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please do so to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart association.

George Randolph Gammon

George Randolph Gammon

Apr 13, 2017

George Randolph Gammon, God’s faithful servant for 103 years, entered his heavenly home on April 13, 2017. A “Celebration of a Life Well Lived” will be held at George’s home church, St. Paul’s UMC in Christiansburg, Virginia on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to St. Paul’s UMC,...

Jeanne Krupp Zenzius

Jeanne Krupp Zenzius

Apr 11, 2017

Jeanne A. Zenzius, 90, a resident of The Villas at Peppers Ferry, Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was born on October 9, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Zenzius. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Miller of Palm Harbor, FL, and Joanne Hrdlicka and husband David Hrdlicka...

Lucas McCrey Holden

Lucas McCrey Holden

Apr 10, 2017

Lucas McCrey Holden, 33, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Grover Shelton and Nathan Holden. Lucas was born on November 3, 1983, to his parents, Larry Holden of Floyd, and Linda Shelton Srygley (Brian) of Hilton Head Island, SC. He is also survived by the love of his life...

Conway William Smith

Conway William Smith

Apr 7, 2017

Conway William Smith, 87 of Elliston, VA, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. He was born October 1, 1929 in Waynesboro, VA to the late Burham Brown and Ida Pauline Akers Smith. Conway served in the United States Air Force and was a longtime truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane Loar Smith; children:...

Aileen L. Gilmore

Aileen L. Gilmore

Apr 6, 2017

Aileen L. Gilmore, 95, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Gilmore; son, Douglas Gilmore; and granddaughter, Angela Sheppard Shaver. Aileen is survived by her daughters, Janet Snyder and son-in-law Alvin, and Nancy Adkins; daughter-in-law, Linda Gilmore; grandchildren, Dwayne Sheppard, Karen Gilmore, Amanda Fuehrer; and six great-grandchildren, Trevor Sheppard,...

Donna Schultz Phillips

Donna Schultz Phillips

Mar 31, 2017

Donna Schultz Phillips 62, of Pilot, Va. passed away Friday March 31, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Toby and Dove Cox and her husband, Barry Phillips. She is survived by her children, Joseph Phillips, Jason Phillips and wife Sabrina Phillips; sister, Harriet Germani and Don Taylor. She proudly adored her 5...

Howard Earl Bowers

Howard Earl Bowers

Mar 30, 2017

BOWERS, Howard Earl, 92 of Blacksburg passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. Mr. Bowers was a retired Engineer and served in the United States Army. He is survived by his children; Susan L Bowers, Amelia J. Bowers and Howard D. Bowers and his wife Barbara, stepson; William N. Moody. Mr. Bowers is also survived by his grandchildren; Elliott Bowers, Jessee...

Susie Jane Foster

Susie Jane Foster

Mar 30, 2017

FOSTER, SUSIE JANE,  59, of Christiansburg passed away March 30, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Robert Foster; son, Jamie Foster and Michael Foster; sister, Dorothy Luckado; sister-in-law, Shirley Price; uncle, Marvin Harris; and brother, Clifford Luckado.  The family will receive friends on Monday, April 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow...

"LJ" Lester Jack White Jr.

"LJ" Lester Jack White Jr.

Mar 29, 2017

Lester Jack White, Jr., 84 of Christiansburg was born September 29, 1932 and passed away March 29, 2017. He was the son of the late Lester Jack White Sr. and Belle Humphreys. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Rosetta Sheppard White; children and their spouses, Patricia White and James Huff, Bruce White and Rachel Worrell, and Clay White;...

Nancy Darlene Collins

Nancy Darlene Collins

Mar 26, 2017

Nancy Collins, 58, of Christiansburg, lost her battle to cancer on Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one brother. Nancy is survived by her husband of 36 years, Allen; children, Kristie, Jonathan, and Tasha; six grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Rocky; as well as many nieces and nephews. The visitation will be...

Alvin Richard Graham

Alvin Richard Graham

Mar 24, 2017

Alvin Richard Graham, 77, of Christiansburg passed away March 24, 2017. He was a proud Army Ranger in the 101st Airborne Division from 1962 to 1964. Richard is one of the co-founders of G&H Appliance in Christiansburg. He was also a member of the Christiansburg American Legion. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Mary Graham; daughter,...

Wanda Terry

Wanda Terry

Mar 24, 2017

Wanda Terry, 73, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maggie Jones; her husband, James R. Terry Sr.; son, Kevin; brother, Manuel Jones; and a sister, Leoma Hungate. She is survived by her son, James ‘Beaver’ Terry and his wife, Rhonda; her daughter Tami Nagy and her husband,...

Maedell Grayson Coffey Millirons

Maedell Grayson Coffey Millirons

Mar 22, 2017

Maedell Grayson Coffey Millirons of Riner peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday March 22, 2017. She was surrounded by many of her family and friends in her last days at her home. It is fitting that she passed at the beginning of spring as it was her favorite time of year. Maedell was retired from the...

Larry Truman McClellan II

Larry Truman McClellan II

Mar 18, 2017

Larry Truman McClellan II, 48, of Pilot, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry McClellan of Neibert, WV; his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Blanche Price McClellan of Neibert, WV; his maternal grandparents, Walter ‘Moss’ and Virgia Wiley Robinette of Logan, WV; and uncles, Richard McCloud,...

Patricia Ann 'Patty' Walters

Patricia Ann 'Patty' Walters

Mar 16, 2017

Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Walters, an angel on earth left her earthly home for her heavenly home on March 16, 2017. Born on December 26, 1945, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Goldie Walters; sisters, Janice Harris, Peggy Hurt; and brother, Lendy Doyle. Left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Clyde Walters and Audrey Walters, Cline...

Lockie Jo Greear

Lockie Jo Greear

Mar 16, 2017

Lockie Jo Greear, 79, of Riner, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Nolen and Emily Blanche Duncan. Lockie Jo is survived by her loving husband of 59 years W.R. “Bill” Greear; children, Becky and son-in-law Patrick Saylors with granddaughters Brooke and Katie; Scott Greear with granddaughter Heather; Darin and daughter-in-law Tabitha...

Marion Randolph Phillips

Marion Randolph Phillips

Mar 15, 2017

Marion Randolph Phillips, 59, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cline and Mary Magdaline Phillips. Marion is survived by his wife, Tonya Bishop Phillips, daughters, Allison Elaine Bishop, Riley Elizabeth Phillips; siblings, Allen Phillips and wife Darlene, and Phyllis Rich and husband Dan; nieces and nephews, Amanda Rich,...

Belinda 'Boo' Keith Aldridge

Belinda 'Boo' Keith Aldridge

Mar 14, 2017

Belinda ‘Boo’ Keith Aldridge, 55, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Franklin Keith. Boo was a loving mother to her son, Brannon Aldridge and his girlfriend Kady Lafferty; and is also survived by Brannon’s father, Billy Aldridge; mother, Patsy Duncan; brother and sister-in-law, Glen...

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