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Harriette Purdy Williams
Jun 19, 2016
Harriette Purdy Williams, 95, died June 19, 2016 in Cheraw, SC where she has lived for the past 10 years. She had previously lived in Christiansburg, VA since 1966. She was born March 7, 1921 in Sumter, SC to the late William H. & Harriette O. Purdy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James Thomas...
Glenn Arvel Wood
Jun 17, 2016
“GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME” Glenn Arvel Wood, 60, of Riner went home to be with the Lord after a year and half battle with cancer. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and loved participating with the kids at VBS. Glenn worked 42 years at Hubbell Lighting. He was a member of Riner Volunteer Fire Department...
David Lee Atkinson
Jun 15, 2016
January 2, 1961 – June 15, 2016 Alleghany Springs lost a long time friend and neighbor. David will be missed by all. He is being laid to rest after fighting a long 10 months of lung cancer. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton J. and Gladys Owens Atkinson; sister, Paula Laignel; and father, Paul Weiss. He is...
Jennifer Leigh Dooley
Jun 15, 2016
Jennifer Dooley passed away on June 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1985. She was sweet inside and out. Jennifer loved God, life, family, and friends. Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Annie Edna Dooley; daughter, Cara Lee; sister, Sarah Dooley; and fiancé, David Wingrove. A Memorial Service will be held at...
Myrtle McCoy
Jun 13, 2016
Myrtle McCoy, 90, of Appomattox, passed away on June 13, 2016. She was an avid quilter and loved to fish; was a devoted member of the Appomattox Assembly of God, as well as being a member of The Eastern Star. Myrtle worked until she was 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elsie Fain; husband, Leslie...
Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe
Jun 12, 2016
Clover Rae McNeil Ratcliffe, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Clover was born on August 4, 1931, to Everette and Nora McNeil, and lived her entire life in Pilot. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert R. Ratcliffe, whom she missed tremendously. Clover is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Annette...
Heavenly Angel Akers
Jun 10, 2016
Heavenly Angel Akers, an infant, passed away June 10, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Patricia Akers; sister, Skylan Smith; brothers, Michael Venth, James Akers, Jonathan Akers Jr., Damien Akers, William Akers; grandparents, Paul and Ann Venth, and Earlene and James Akers; and uncle and aunt, Randy and Wanda Altizer along with relatives and friends of the...
Donald Lee Robertson
Jun 10, 2016
Donald Lee Robertson, 82 of Elliston and Salem, VA, and a 55 year member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department went to the Fire House in the Sky on June 10, 2016. His service to the people of Elliston and Montgomery County will be missed. He retired from Norfolk Southern with 38 years of service. He also served in the...
Thomas Preston Reynolds
May 31, 2016
Thomas Preston Reynolds, 61, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his dad, Frank Thomas Reynolds; and mom, Lois Ratcliff Dowdy. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patsy Reynolds; daughter, Prestie (Shonda) Roach; granddaughter, Taylor Roach; brother and sister, Mike (Gail) Reynolds, Brenda...
Jonathan James Akers
May 30, 2016
Jonathan James Akers, 53, of Union Valley, Riner, VA, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 30, 2016. Jonathan is survived by his parents, James and Sarah Corell Akers; sister, Anne Kinder and husband William; niece, Brittany Kinder; great-niece, Jazmine; and very special friend, Debbie Smith. The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016,...
Janet Craighead Martin
May 30, 2016
Janet Craighead Martin, of Christiansburg, won her battle with cancer Monday, May 30, 2016. Waiting to meet her at the gates of Heaven are her mom and dad, Violet and Linden Craighead; brothers, Paul and Garland Craighead; sisters, Hazel Craighead, Claudine Stump, and triplet Joan Austin. Janet was originally from Shawsville and was lovingly thought of as one of the...
Janet Burton Anderson
May 27, 2016
Janet Burton Anderson, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born on November 6, 1944, in Wise County, VA, near Coeburn. She was a proud coal miner’s daughter. In 1976 Janet worked with the Blacksburg Police Dept. as a secretary. She later became the meter maid. Janet obtained her Registered Nurse degree in 1981 and worked...
Arvel Louie Handy
May 26, 2016
Arvel Louie Handy, 74, of Belmont, NC, formerly of Radford, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daris Handy; and brother, James Carson Handy. Arvel is survived by his sons, Jason Handy and wife Natalie, Nick Handy and wife Gracie, and Rick Handy and wife Andrea, all of Roanoke;...
Shirley Eloise Mullins
May 23, 2016
Shirley Eloise Mullins, 76, of Elliston, passed away on May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Martin; sister, Frances Justice; and daughter, Lorie Guthrie. Shirley is survived by her son, Patrick Mullins (Stephanie); daughters, Patricia Fisher (Clyde), Saundra Songer (Bruce); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and siblings, Shelby Fisher (Rayburn), and Lawrence Martin. She...
Parlie "Frank" Hanks
May 20, 2016
Parlie Franklin Hanks Jr., 81, of Christiansburg passed away on May 20, 2016. He was a veteran of the US Army. Parlie was preceded in death by several siblings. He is survived by wife, Betty Hanks; sons, P.F. Hanks III, Steven Hanks, Terry Quesenberry and Charles Quesenberry; daughters, Donna McCall and Cynthia Calfee and their families; 17 grandchildren; 5 great...
Sarah Kathryn Spears Pinson
May 18, 2016
Sarah Kathryn (Spears) Pinson, 81, of Willis, VA passed away in her home May 18, 2016. Originally from Floyd County, KY, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Larry Douglas, and is survived by her children Earl Douglas and his wife Marcella, Sharon Kay Honaker, Leigh Anna and her husband Matt Wilkins, and her ten grandchildren:...
Patty Sue Linkous
May 17, 2016
Patty Sue Linkous, 69, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Gilbie Linkous; and sister, Carol Davis. Patty is survived by her brothers, Jerry Linkous (Pat) of Andersonville, TN, Jimmy Linkous (Estelle), and Jackie Linkous, all of Elliston, VA; sister, Debbie Boothe of Elliston; nieces and nephews, Kathy...
Robert Donald Frederick
May 15, 2016
Robert Donald Frederick, 92, of Shawsville, passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord on May 15, 2016. He was the son of the late Robert Hughes and Elsie Wilton Frederick; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Livingston Frederick; and three siblings. Robert is survived by his children, Maryalice Cohn (Richard) of Levittown, PA, Jean...
John Allen Shelton
May 8, 2016
John Allen Shelton, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Charlotte Shelton; one brother, Robert Shelton; and two sisters, Juanita and Bernadine Shelton. Surviving are his wife of 59 years Ina Shanklin Shelton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and...
Margaret Correll Gillenwater
May 8, 2016
Margaret Irene (Tillie) Correll Gillenwater, 81, of Elliston went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 8, 2016. She was born in Roanoke on November 10, 1934 to the late Andrew J. and Ruby K. Correll She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Gillenwater; son, James R. Gillenwater Jr.; three brothers; and one sister. She is...
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