Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

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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Robert M. Gearheart

Oct 28, 2016

Robert M. Gearheart, 84, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Virgie Gearheart; brother, Basil Gearheart; and sister, Rachel Flinchum. Robert is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Margaret Gearheart; children, Robert D. Gearheart and wife Rosanna, Donna G....

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Jerry Lynn Armstrong

Oct 28, 2016

Jerry Lynn Armstrong II, 54, of Elliston passed away at his home, October 28, 2016 surrounded by his beloved dogs. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife and best friend Renee. His mother; Libby Armstrong, Brother; Mike Armstrong and sister-in-law Debbie. Step children; Zack and Jessi Baker, and step granddaughter Mazy. Niece Amanda Armstrong and many beloved family...

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Bharti Mahesh Desai

Oct 28, 2016

Bharti Mahesh Desai of Christiansburg passed away at her home October 28, 2016. A loving wife, mother and grandmother/nani, she will be remembered forever for always putting others needs above her own. The daughter of the late Dinkerbhai and Sumitraben she was born on November 10, 1945 in Valsad, India. She was raised lovingly by her uncle and aunt Mohanlal...

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C. Dane Bobbitt

Oct 27, 2016

On Thursday, October 27, 2016, C. Dane Bobbitt, most precious and beloved son of Patricia Bobbitt Hubbard (Frank) and C. Ted Bobbitt (Lynn), left this earthly life in the arms of his mom and presence of family. Dane was born on June 20, 1964. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Jessie Bobbitt, and Kirby and Edith...

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Andrew LeGrande Mayer

Oct 25, 2016

Andrew LeGrande Mayer was born in Columbia, SC on November 22, 1967. Andy died unexpectedly over the weekend of October 22, 2016, at his home in Willis, VA. Andy graduated from Virginia Tech in 1991 with a degree in architecture. In the decades since then he adventured around the country and the world, on cross country trips on motorcycles, trains,...

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Gerald Trent Sisson

Oct 25, 2016

Gerald Trent Sisson, 68, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn S. Sisson and Emma Sisson Allen. He is survived by his wife, Mary Schreiber Sisson; step-son, Joseph Schreiber; brother, James Sisson (Mary); as well as nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. The family...

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Mary Ellen Johnson

Oct 22, 2016

Heaven sent an angel to gather a beautiful flower for the Master’s bouquet on Saturday October 22, 2016. Mary Ellen Hall Johnson, 75, of Shawsville went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by husband, Levi Johnson; companion, Lowman Bryson; father, Glenn Hall; mother, Janie Wheeling Hall; brother, Ottie (Buddy) Hall; sister, Thelma...

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Clara Mary Simpkins Haymaker Basnight

Oct 20, 2016

Clara Mary Simpkins Haymaker Basnight, 91, of Christiansburg and formerly of Clearwater FL, dodged the election by passing away on October 20, 2016. She was born in Christiansburg on December 13, 1924, to the late Lawrence and Alma Payne Simpkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Russell Haymaker and Thomas Basnight; and son-in-law,...

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John Thomas 'J.T.' Morris

Oct 18, 2016

John Thomas ‘J.T.’ Morris, 85, of Elliston, passed away on October 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Sarah Morris; and several siblings. John is survived by his wife, Margie Morris; sons, Johnny R. Morris and Billy R. Morris; grandsons, T. J., Casey, and Andrew Morris; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Dorothy Simpkins of Radford, Marvin Morris...

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Carlis Bassett 'CB' Baker

Oct 16, 2016

Carlis Bassett Baker (CB) of Christiansburg, has gone home to his Eternal Father Jesus Christ on October 16, 2016. Born on October 16, 1944 to the late Early and Alma Baker. CB was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Baker. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Yevonne Baker; sons, Carlis and wife Lori, Jessie and...

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Mary Louise Epperly

Oct 15, 2016

Mary Louise Epperly, 92 of Christiansburg went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 15, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin J. and Mary J. Alderman; her loving husband of 50 years, Ernest Edward Epperly; and her siblings, Sam Alderman and Ruby Epperly. Left behind to cherish her memory are her...

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Loretta Elaine Furrow

Oct 12, 2016

Loretta Elaine Furrow, of Elliston, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, after suffering with cancer. Loretta was a very loving and devoted Mom and Mamaw. She loved her family and neighbors. She retired from Wolverine in Blacksburg, after 30 years of hard work. Loretta enjoyed her soap operas, game shows, and playing games on the radio. Loretta had a...

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Merle 'Steve' Martin

Oct 9, 2016

Merle ‘Steve’ Martin, 75, of Christiansburg, passed away on October 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Ruby Fizer Martin; and brother, William Martin. Steve is survived by his wife, Phyllis Martin; daughter and grandson, Malena Martin and Zachary; son, Stephen and wife Paula and granddaughter, Piper; siblings, James Martin (Joyce); Esther Adkins, Joyce Barnett...

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Dorothy Mae "Dot" Wells Oliver

Oct 9, 2016

Dorothy Mae 'Dot' Wells Oliver, 87, of Elliston, entered into Heavenly rest in Jesus’ arms on October 9, 2016. There will be no more suffering with the aches and pains of arthritis and complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Prior to her retirement as Alterations Manager from Leggett’s (Belk) at New River Valley Mall, she had loved working in the greenhouse, yard...

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Betty 'Rusty' Abbey Shadel

Oct 9, 2016

Betty “Rusty” Abbey Shadel died peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, October 9, 2016, in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was born at her grandmother’s home in Naples, New York, on February 18, 1926. Rusty grew up in Niagara Falls and enjoyed summers with cousins at “Blake Acres” on Lake Canandaigua. She graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio in 1948 with...

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Charles Perry Franks

Oct 6, 2016

Charles Perry Franks, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at his home, with his wife, Kay; and sons, Perry and Jerry, beside him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed… The family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice Care for their assistance during these past six...

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Nancy Marie Kiwus

Oct 5, 2016

Nancy Marie (Kruse) Kiwus passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 at the Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg, VA. She was 81 years old. Nancy was born in Scotia, NY on November 9th, 1934 to Harvey and Jeannette Kruse. Nancy married Frank R. Kiwus on October 8th, 1960. She was his “Sweetheart of Sigma Chi”. They were married for...

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