Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Emmett Garland Thompson

Nov 22, 2016

Emmett Garland Thompson, 91, of Christiansburg passed away November 22, 2016. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Radford. Emmett retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 36 years of service. He was the youngest of 10 children and the 1st of the generation. He is survived by his wife...

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Bobby Lee Bishop

Nov 22, 2016

Bobby Lee Bishop, 82, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Betty Lester Bishop. He was also preceded in death by his father and mother, George Dewey and Livie Epperly Bishop; precious brothers, James, Harold, Landon, and Thomas; sister, Lila; as well...

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Fred E. Lytton

Nov 21, 2016

Fred E. Lytton, 91, of Christiansburg passed away on November 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Harmon and Lena River Lytton; brothers, Arnold Lytton, Howard Lytton, Robert ‘Brownie’ Lytton all of Christiansburg; sisters, Ruth Leslie and Alma Scaggs of Sandford, NC. Fred is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lorene Edmonds Lytton; two sons...

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Charles Leon Wood

Nov 20, 2016

Charles Leon Wood, 73, of Roanoke, passed away on November 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Gladys Wood; and brother, Fred Wood. Charles is survived by his son, Steve Wood and wife Janet; daughter, Michelle Fisher and husband Phillip; grandchildren, Amanda Price, Chuck Price, Erika Wood Scruggs and husband Aaron, Jackelyn Wood, Abigail Fisher;...

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Mary 'Tiny' Creed Huff

Nov 18, 2016

Mary Creed Huff (Tiny), 74, of Christiansburg, passed away at her home on November 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve ‘Jack’ Huff; and grandson, Rodney Perdue. Mary is survived by her daughters, Sharon Dalton, Wanda Huff, Melissa Anderson, and Deborah Altizer; grandkids, Stephen, Kim, Heidi, Carie, Danielle, Austin, Jack, Maryann, Jessica, Sarah; 16 great-grandkids; sister,...

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Roger Dean Newby

Nov 18, 2016

Roger Dean Newby, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away November 18, 2016. Roger loved the outdoors whether it be working on projects around the house or being with friends having a beer. He was very proud of his gun and coin collections, and enjoyed antique cars and trucks. He most enjoyed walking with his granddaughters in the woods to feed the...

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Sarah Mae Craft

Nov 17, 2016

In loving memory of our dear sister and wonderful aunt, Sarah Mae Craft, 68, who passed away on November 17, 2016. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Sarah was a gentle soul who touched everyone who knew her. We all loved her very much.

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Karen Ann Cross Martin

Nov 15, 2016

Karen Ann Cross Martin of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her loyal companion, Nahla, by her side on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Karen was born and raised in Bristol, Virginia, on October 26, 1951. She was preceded in death by her wonderful mother, Phyllis Jean Shankel Cross, her adoring aunt, Shirley La Fern Shankle Wilcox, sister Donna...

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Bettye Hines

Nov 14, 2016

Bettye Hines, 80, of Radford, went Home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlile and Minnie Pearl ‘Sadie’ Epperly; brother, Donald Epperly; daughter, Sheryl Duncan; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hines; and great-grandson, Duncan Hines. Bettye is survived by her children, Donnie Hines, Jay (Gail) Hines, Kent Hines, and Mark (Cathy) Hines;...

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Betty Lou Gilbert

Nov 12, 2016

Betty Lou Gilbert, 77, of Dublin, Va. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cora and Cletus E. Lester Sr.; and loving husband, Carl Gilbert. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Bishop; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 16, 2016...

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William 'Bill or Doc' Wilson Bryson

Nov 12, 2016

William ‘Bill or Doc’ Wilson Bryson, 93, of Blacksburg, left this world to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Geneva; his parents, Simeon and Jasey Bryson; and his sister, Wilda Johnson. Bill leaves behind his sister, Iris and her husband William Wiltshire of Richmond, VA;...

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Hilda Virginia Wright

Nov 11, 2016

Hilda Virginia Wright, 90, of Blacksburg VA, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; her daughter; brother; and two sisters. She is survived by her granddaughter, Rhonda and husband Jimbob Settles; her great-grandson, DJ Settles; great-granddaughter, Reva Settles; and her great-great grandson, Justin Settles. Graveside service will be held at...

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Fred Warren Gallimore Sr.

Nov 10, 2016

Fred Warren Gallimore Sr, 80, of Indian Valley, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Fred was born in Montgomery County, to the late James Thomas and Nannie T. Craighead Gallimore on May 5, 1936. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and several brothers and sisters. Fred, an Army veteran retired from Alliant TechSystems. Fred married his sweetheart...

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David Morris Robinson Jr.

Nov 8, 2016

David Morris Robinson, Jr., 38, of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, David Morris Robinson; and sister, Lawanda Gaye Linkous. David is survived by his mother, Gloria Smith; children, Ashleigh Robinson and David Morris Robinson III; and a very special dog, April. The visitation will be...

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Jerry Ray Kitts

Nov 6, 2016

Jerry Ray Kitts, 35, of Christiansburg passed away November 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Huston Kitts and his grandmother, Daisy Strauss. He is survived by his wife, Alicia Shepard Kitts; children, Waylon and Annabelle Kitts; mother, Sallie Strauss; brother, Huston Kitts, Jr; and sister, Dianna Kitts Mathers. The Kitts family’s services are private. Thanks to...

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Annie Catherine Bland

Nov 4, 2016

Annie Catherine Bland, 84, of Radford, passed away on November 4, 2016. Annie is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Dalton of Christiansburg, Della (Roy) Christian of Salem, Shirley (Kenneth) Richardson of Christiansburg; brothers, Curtis (Doris) Bland of Dublin, Carl (Betty) Bland of Elliston, and Wayne (Renee) Bland of Shawsville. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Radford Health...

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Carl Ray Smith

Nov 4, 2016

Carl Ray (Snuffy) Smith, 62, of Christiansburg passed away Friday. November 4, 2016. He retired from VDOT after 34 years of service. Carl loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Smith. Carl is survived by his wife, Mary Smith; son, Dale Smith and wife, Jennifer; grandson, Cody Smith; father, Frank...

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Ernest Nelson Woody Jr.

Nov 2, 2016

Ernest Nelson Woody, Jr., 68, of Dublin, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away on November 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Connie Shelton; daughters, Angela Woody and Renee Hair; sons, Sam Hungate, Steve Hungate, Brian Hickox; grandchildren, Sloan Link, James Hair II, Josslyn Hair; sister, Blenda Woody; as well as many step-grandchildren and other relatives. The family will receive...

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Richard Hamilton

Oct 31, 2016

Richard Hamilton, 79, of Elliston, passed away on October 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Josaphine Hamilton; wives, Anneliese Hamilton and Linda Hamilton; and son, Andrew Hamilton. Richard is survived by his children, Gordon Hamilton and wife Kristine, Susan Townsend and husband Anthony, Kenneth Hamilton, Brian Hamilton, and Michelle Hamilton and fiancé Raquel Lastella;...

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Ian Anthony Birdsall

Oct 30, 2016

Ian Anthony Birdsall (65), of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was born on November 12, 1950 in Raleigh, NC. He was preceded in death by his father John Wilbur Birdsall and his mother Barbara Bolding Birdsall. Survivors include his much loving and caring wife, Dixie, two daughters, Heather (Jason) and Caroline, by a previous...

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