Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Edgar Jackson Dobbins

Edgar Jackson Dobbins

Feb 26, 2016

Edgar Jackson Dobbins, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born on October 20, 1942, to the late Henry Jackson and Mae Vaughn Dobbins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Stephen Dobbins; and his wife, Judith Bratton Dobbins. He is survived by his daughter, Christie Dobbins Matte...

Everett Swanson Harris

Everett Swanson Harris

Feb 24, 2016

Everett Swanson Harris, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Stella Harris; his wife, Lucille (Sissy) Harris; and siblings, Clay Junior Harris, Nina Cowfer, and Evelyn Martin. Everett was a long time employee of Volvo New River and loved retirement, splitting his time...

Madison Ellis Marye

Madison Ellis Marye

Feb 23, 2016

Madison Ellis Marye, 90, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte; daughter, Charlotte Hawes and husband Michael; son, James; four beautiful grandchildren, Madison Tyler, Jim, Julia, and Emily; and one great-granddaughter, Romina. Madison was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was lovingly called “Opa” by his grandchildren. He was...

Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff

Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff

Feb 21, 2016

Treva Duncan Poff, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mattie Duncan; her husband, Arnold W. Poff; as well as several brothers and sisters. Treva is survived by her son, Michael W. Poff and wife, Sharon, of Christiansburg; daughter, Kathy P. Banks of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Michelle B....

Helen Francis Collins

Helen Francis Collins

Feb 21, 2016

Helen Francis Collins, 74, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 12-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, with the Funeral Service to be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Linda Fizer Fisher

Linda Fizer Fisher

Feb 21, 2016

Linda Fizer Fisher, 60, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was an inspiration and touched many people’s lives. She was a Mom and friend to many who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Alleen...

Juanita Mae Shelton

Juanita Mae Shelton

Feb 17, 2016

Juanita Mae Shelton, 93, died February 17, 2016, at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem, VA. Miss Shelton was a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, VA and a member of Cambria Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. Shelton and Charlotte C. Shelton; as well as her brother, Robert E. Shelton; and sister, Bernadine Shelton. Miss Shelton...

Christine Patsel Overstreet

Christine Patsel Overstreet

Feb 10, 2016

Christine Patsel Overstreet, 90, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday February 10, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Bessie Patsel; brothers James Minor and Geraldine Patsel, Lewis Patsel, Harding and Audrey Patsel; and sister, Essie and Smitty Smith; and brother-in-law, Tom Overstreet. She is survived by her husband of 67 years,...

Ruth Charlton Cromer

Ruth Charlton Cromer

Feb 7, 2016

Ruth Charlton Cromer, 93, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on February 7, 2016, in Blacksburg, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Hess Charlton and Bessie Mae Akers Charlton of Christiansburg. Mrs. Cromer was preceded in death by her husband, Archie E. Cromer Jr.; and sisters, Kathleen Charlton Sisson, Lucy Charlton Sarver; and brother Edgar...

Juanita Marcella Kingrea

Juanita Marcella Kingrea

Feb 5, 2016

Juanita Marcella Kingrea, born on January 3, 1944, in Roanoke, VA, passed away from this world into the presence of the Lord on February 5, 2016, at the age of 72. Juanita married the love of her life, the Reverend Kenneth R. Kingrea in 1960. They settled in Christiansburg, VA where they raised their three children: Towana, Ray, and Brian....

Frances Ann Bower

Frances Ann Bower

Feb 4, 2016

A light went out in this world on Thursday, February 4, 2016, and a new light lit up in heaven. Frances Ann Bower, of Christiansburg, was born on March 5, 1948, to the late Benjamin ‘Reed’ Hungate and Freda Kingrea Hungate. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Sue Nuckolls. Left to cherish her memory are her...

Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen

Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen

Jan 31, 2016

Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rufus Willis Sr. and David Allen; son, Victor Willis; grandson, Mikie Willis; and her parents, Frank and Mammie McGuire. Julia is survived by her children, Mary Bean and husband Steven, Rufus Willis Jr. and wife Maggie, Ray Willis...

Shirley Ann Smith Jones

Shirley Ann Smith Jones

Jan 25, 2016

Shirley Ann Smith Jones, 72, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2016. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Della Smith; her sons, James Franklin Jones and Anthony Wayne Jones; five sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by her brothers, John Smith, Roger Smith, Sammy Smith, David Smith; children,...

Allen Calhoun Taylor

Allen Calhoun Taylor

Jan 22, 2016

Allen Calhoun Taylor, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, at the age of 87. Born on June 8, 1928, in Bedford, VA, to the late W. P. and Eliza Dickerson Taylor. Allen was a farmer in Ellett, VA, from the age of 7 years and farmed up until he passed away. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...

Mary Cox Marshall

Mary Cox Marshall

Jan 16, 2016

Mary Cox Marshall, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marion Marshall; son, Randy Marshall; parents, Isaac Luther and Vinecie Jane Cox; brothers, Ham, Willard, and Herbert Cox; sisters, Nettie Duncan, Mabel Carey, and French Hogan. Mary is survived by her son, Donald Marshall; grandchildren, James, Mallory, Jessica,...

Eva Marie Howell Basham

Eva Marie Howell Basham

Jan 16, 2016

Eva Marie Howell Basham, 88, of Fletcher, NC, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully from this life on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Park Ridge Health in Hendersonville, NC. She was born April 27, 1927 to the late Hartzel and Hattie Hylton Howell at Indian Valley in Floyd County, VA. A graduate of Willis High School, she served in...

James Keith Dabney

James Keith Dabney

Jan 15, 2016

James Keith Dabney, 60, of Radford, passed away on January 15, 2016, in the Salem Veterans Hospital. Keith served and retired from the U. S. Coast Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Edith M. Dabney; and sister, Renita Dabney. Keith is survived by his wife, Denise Dabney; sons, Benjamin, Noah, and Allen Dabney; daughters,...

Heather Hammett Walters

Heather Hammett Walters

Jan 13, 2016

Heather Hammett Walters of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2016. She was born on December 3, 1964, to Robert Frederick Hammett and Claudia Rae Cutler. Heather is also survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Keith Alan Walters; and 18 year old son, Mitchell Alan Walters. She is also survived by her sister, Amy Hammett Bergman; half...

Susan Estelle Sutherland

Susan Estelle Sutherland

Jan 13, 2016

Susan Estelle Sutherland, 79, of Salem, passed away on January 13, 2016. She is survived by her son, Danny Sweeney and wife Linda; daughter, Deborah Plue and husband Timothy; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean and Marylou; and her lifelong partner, Theodore Blankenship. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 17, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral...

Arlie Jean Sutphin

Arlie Jean Sutphin

Jan 11, 2016

Arlie Jean Sutphin, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family members on Monday, January 11, 2016, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. She was born to Arlon and Pauline (Poage) Lancaster on July 5, 1939, in Christiansburg. From her birth to her death, she nourished those around her with love. Arlie truly lived life to...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Edgar Jackson Dobbins

Edgar Jackson Dobbins

Feb 26, 2016

Edgar Jackson Dobbins, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born on October 20, 1942, to the late Henry Jackson and Mae Vaughn Dobbins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Stephen Dobbins; and his wife, Judith Bratton Dobbins. He is survived by his daughter, Christie Dobbins Matte...

Everett Swanson Harris

Everett Swanson Harris

Feb 24, 2016

Everett Swanson Harris, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Stella Harris; his wife, Lucille (Sissy) Harris; and siblings, Clay Junior Harris, Nina Cowfer, and Evelyn Martin. Everett was a long time employee of Volvo New River and loved retirement, splitting his time...

Madison Ellis Marye

Madison Ellis Marye

Feb 23, 2016

Madison Ellis Marye, 90, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte; daughter, Charlotte Hawes and husband Michael; son, James; four beautiful grandchildren, Madison Tyler, Jim, Julia, and Emily; and one great-granddaughter, Romina. Madison was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was lovingly called “Opa” by his grandchildren. He was...

Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff

Treva Waunetta Duncan Poff

Feb 21, 2016

Treva Duncan Poff, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mattie Duncan; her husband, Arnold W. Poff; as well as several brothers and sisters. Treva is survived by her son, Michael W. Poff and wife, Sharon, of Christiansburg; daughter, Kathy P. Banks of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Michelle B....

Helen Francis Collins

Helen Francis Collins

Feb 21, 2016

Helen Francis Collins, 74, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 12-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, with the Funeral Service to be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Linda Fizer Fisher

Linda Fizer Fisher

Feb 21, 2016

Linda Fizer Fisher, 60, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was an inspiration and touched many people’s lives. She was a Mom and friend to many who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Alleen...

Juanita Mae Shelton

Juanita Mae Shelton

Feb 17, 2016

Juanita Mae Shelton, 93, died February 17, 2016, at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem, VA. Miss Shelton was a lifelong resident of Christiansburg, VA and a member of Cambria Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. Shelton and Charlotte C. Shelton; as well as her brother, Robert E. Shelton; and sister, Bernadine Shelton. Miss Shelton...

Christine Patsel Overstreet

Christine Patsel Overstreet

Feb 10, 2016

Christine Patsel Overstreet, 90, of Christiansburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday February 10, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Bessie Patsel; brothers James Minor and Geraldine Patsel, Lewis Patsel, Harding and Audrey Patsel; and sister, Essie and Smitty Smith; and brother-in-law, Tom Overstreet. She is survived by her husband of 67 years,...

Ruth Charlton Cromer

Ruth Charlton Cromer

Feb 7, 2016

Ruth Charlton Cromer, 93, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away on February 7, 2016, in Blacksburg, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Hess Charlton and Bessie Mae Akers Charlton of Christiansburg. Mrs. Cromer was preceded in death by her husband, Archie E. Cromer Jr.; and sisters, Kathleen Charlton Sisson, Lucy Charlton Sarver; and brother Edgar...

Juanita Marcella Kingrea

Juanita Marcella Kingrea

Feb 5, 2016

Juanita Marcella Kingrea, born on January 3, 1944, in Roanoke, VA, passed away from this world into the presence of the Lord on February 5, 2016, at the age of 72. Juanita married the love of her life, the Reverend Kenneth R. Kingrea in 1960. They settled in Christiansburg, VA where they raised their three children: Towana, Ray, and Brian....

Frances Ann Bower

Frances Ann Bower

Feb 4, 2016

A light went out in this world on Thursday, February 4, 2016, and a new light lit up in heaven. Frances Ann Bower, of Christiansburg, was born on March 5, 1948, to the late Benjamin ‘Reed’ Hungate and Freda Kingrea Hungate. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Sue Nuckolls. Left to cherish her memory are her...

Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen

Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen

Jan 31, 2016

Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rufus Willis Sr. and David Allen; son, Victor Willis; grandson, Mikie Willis; and her parents, Frank and Mammie McGuire. Julia is survived by her children, Mary Bean and husband Steven, Rufus Willis Jr. and wife Maggie, Ray Willis...

Shirley Ann Smith Jones

Shirley Ann Smith Jones

Jan 25, 2016

Shirley Ann Smith Jones, 72, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2016. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Della Smith; her sons, James Franklin Jones and Anthony Wayne Jones; five sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by her brothers, John Smith, Roger Smith, Sammy Smith, David Smith; children,...

Allen Calhoun Taylor

Allen Calhoun Taylor

Jan 22, 2016

Allen Calhoun Taylor, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, at the age of 87. Born on June 8, 1928, in Bedford, VA, to the late W. P. and Eliza Dickerson Taylor. Allen was a farmer in Ellett, VA, from the age of 7 years and farmed up until he passed away. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...

Mary Cox Marshall

Mary Cox Marshall

Jan 16, 2016

Mary Cox Marshall, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marion Marshall; son, Randy Marshall; parents, Isaac Luther and Vinecie Jane Cox; brothers, Ham, Willard, and Herbert Cox; sisters, Nettie Duncan, Mabel Carey, and French Hogan. Mary is survived by her son, Donald Marshall; grandchildren, James, Mallory, Jessica,...

Eva Marie Howell Basham

Eva Marie Howell Basham

Jan 16, 2016

Eva Marie Howell Basham, 88, of Fletcher, NC, formerly of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully from this life on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Park Ridge Health in Hendersonville, NC. She was born April 27, 1927 to the late Hartzel and Hattie Hylton Howell at Indian Valley in Floyd County, VA. A graduate of Willis High School, she served in...

James Keith Dabney

James Keith Dabney

Jan 15, 2016

James Keith Dabney, 60, of Radford, passed away on January 15, 2016, in the Salem Veterans Hospital. Keith served and retired from the U. S. Coast Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Edith M. Dabney; and sister, Renita Dabney. Keith is survived by his wife, Denise Dabney; sons, Benjamin, Noah, and Allen Dabney; daughters,...

Heather Hammett Walters

Heather Hammett Walters

Jan 13, 2016

Heather Hammett Walters of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2016. She was born on December 3, 1964, to Robert Frederick Hammett and Claudia Rae Cutler. Heather is also survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Keith Alan Walters; and 18 year old son, Mitchell Alan Walters. She is also survived by her sister, Amy Hammett Bergman; half...

Susan Estelle Sutherland

Susan Estelle Sutherland

Jan 13, 2016

Susan Estelle Sutherland, 79, of Salem, passed away on January 13, 2016. She is survived by her son, Danny Sweeney and wife Linda; daughter, Deborah Plue and husband Timothy; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean and Marylou; and her lifelong partner, Theodore Blankenship. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 17, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral...

Arlie Jean Sutphin

Arlie Jean Sutphin

Jan 11, 2016

Arlie Jean Sutphin, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family members on Monday, January 11, 2016, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. She was born to Arlon and Pauline (Poage) Lancaster on July 5, 1939, in Christiansburg. From her birth to her death, she nourished those around her with love. Arlie truly lived life to...

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