Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Mary Louise Epperly

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...

Loretta Elaine Furrow

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...

Merle 'Steve' Martin

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...

Betty 'Rusty' Abbey Shadel

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...

Dorothy Mae "Dot" Wells Oliver

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...

Charles Perry Franks

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...

Nancy Marie Kiwus

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...

Robert Earl Osborne

Robert Earl Osborne

Oct 1, 2016

Robert Earl Osborne 87, of Christiansburg VA, went home to be with the Lord and join his love Betty Jo in heaven, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years; his parents; and several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish his memory is one sister and brother-in-law, Okey...

Michael Scott Snider

Michael Scott Snider

Oct 1, 2016

Michael Scott Snider was born on September 27, 1989 in Christiansburg, VA. At the young age of 27 he passed away on October 1, 2016. He was a devoted father, son, brother and friend to all who knew him. He loved his family and friends with his whole heart. He is survived by his precious daughter, Arabella Alexis Snider and...

John G. Gray Jr.

John G. Gray Jr.

Sep 27, 2016

John G. Gray, Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; brother, Michael; sister-in-law, Linda; nephew, John Michael; niece, Lauren; and special cousin, Donna Gray Boyd (John). Per John’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. at...

Patricia Wheeling

Patricia Wheeling

Sep 17, 2016

Patricia Wheeling, 51, of Shawsville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Hicks. Trish is survived by her hubby that loved her with all his heart and soul, Barney Wheeling; mom, Mazie Hicks; sisters and brothers, Janet Nunley (Kevin), Margie High, Robin Trail (Chuck), Rebecca Hicks, Everett Hicks and Daniel Hicks...

Karen Elaine Huffman

Karen Elaine Huffman

Sep 16, 2016

Karen Elaine Huffman, 50, of Harford County, MD passed away September 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Lee Cross. She is survived by her daughters, Jillian Reese and Stephanie Eskew; grandchild, Alyssa Smith; father, James Huffman Sr. and wife, Grace; siblings, Colleen Wallis, Theresa Posse, James Huffman Jr., Kimberly Huffman and Jessica Hensley; and many...

David Eugene Hixon

David Eugene Hixon

Sep 15, 2016

DAVID EUGENE HIXON, 73 of Christiansburg passed away September 15, 2016. It was David’s request to not have any formal services. Online condolences can be left to the family at hornefuneralservice.com.

Reba Pharis Worrell

Reba Pharis Worrell

Sep 13, 2016

WORRELL, Reba Pharis, 89 of Christiansburg died September 13, 2016. Mrs. Worrell was a lifetime member of St Paul United Methodist Church. She was born in Christiansburg on October 2, 1926 to the late Haden and Myrtle Pharis. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Lee Worrell, Jr., Infant granddaughter and her great grandson; Stephen Robertson, Jr....

Harriet S. Silber

Harriet S. Silber

Sep 13, 2016

Harriet S. Silber, 92, of Chicago, Illinois passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Anna Goldberg; daughter, Deborah Silber and siblings, Charlotte and Alan Goldberg. She is survived by her three sons Gershon (Donna) Silber, Jonathan (Zully) Silber, and Gary (Marion) Silber; eight grandchildren, Laurel, Christopher, Anne, Rachel, Kate, Victoria, David...

Marie Obenshain Scaggs

Marie Obenshain Scaggs

Sep 8, 2016

Edith Marie Obenshain Scaggs, 90, of Riner, joined her sweetheart on Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Zeke Scaggs; parents, Kyle and Lillian Obenshain; brothers, David and Jonathan Obenshain; and sister, Jane Morris. Marie is survived by her children, Stephen Scaggs and Wendy, and Brenda Scaggs Bobbitt and Gary; grandchildren, Kyle Scaggs and...

Pauline Huff Alley

Pauline Huff Alley

Sep 7, 2016

Mrs. Pauline Huff Alley, 79, joined her beloved husband of 63 years, Ervin Bruce Alley, on September 7, 2016. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren. She was born in Guilford, Maine in 1937 and met the love of her life before relocating to Virginia in the 1970s. She was preceded in death by her...

Melissa Lorraine Smith

Melissa Lorraine Smith

Sep 7, 2016

MELISSA LORRAINE SMITH, 39 of Christiansburg, VA passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born February 4, 1977 in Wytheville, VA the daughter of the late Gary James Smith, Sr. and Willie Mae Hale. She was a member of Three Strand and a Leader for the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline. Melissa was very beloved...

Shelly Denise Stewart

Shelly Denise Stewart

Sep 4, 2016

Shelly Denise Stewart, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elliott ‘Jake’ and Betty Ann Stewart. Shelly is survived by her siblings, Elliott Stewart, Jr., Toledo, OH, Chester Stewart, Roanoke, VA, Rochelle Stewart, Christiansburg, VA, Reva Stewart, Richmond, VA, Belle Bell, Toledo, OH; children, Mike Scott (Jaimee), Christiansburg, VA, Kevin...

Ellen Vest Garnand

Ellen Vest Garnand

Sep 2, 2016

Ellen Vest Garnand, 70, of Riner, Va., passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Coye and Evie Vest. She is survived by her husband, Douglas ‘Mac’ Garnand; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas ‘Dale’ Garnand and wife Stephanie; daughter, Dana Garnand; two grandchildren, Lauren and Joshua Garnand; brother-in-law and sister, Raymond and Helen St. Clair;...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Mary Louise Epperly

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...

Loretta Elaine Furrow

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...

Merle 'Steve' Martin

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...

Betty 'Rusty' Abbey Shadel

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...

Dorothy Mae "Dot" Wells Oliver

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...

Charles Perry Franks

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...

Nancy Marie Kiwus

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...

Robert Earl Osborne

Robert Earl Osborne

Oct 1, 2016

Robert Earl Osborne 87, of Christiansburg VA, went home to be with the Lord and join his love Betty Jo in heaven, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years; his parents; and several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish his memory is one sister and brother-in-law, Okey...

Michael Scott Snider

Michael Scott Snider

Oct 1, 2016

Michael Scott Snider was born on September 27, 1989 in Christiansburg, VA. At the young age of 27 he passed away on October 1, 2016. He was a devoted father, son, brother and friend to all who knew him. He loved his family and friends with his whole heart. He is survived by his precious daughter, Arabella Alexis Snider and...

John G. Gray Jr.

John G. Gray Jr.

Sep 27, 2016

John G. Gray, Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; brother, Michael; sister-in-law, Linda; nephew, John Michael; niece, Lauren; and special cousin, Donna Gray Boyd (John). Per John’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. at...

Patricia Wheeling

Patricia Wheeling

Sep 17, 2016

Patricia Wheeling, 51, of Shawsville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Hicks. Trish is survived by her hubby that loved her with all his heart and soul, Barney Wheeling; mom, Mazie Hicks; sisters and brothers, Janet Nunley (Kevin), Margie High, Robin Trail (Chuck), Rebecca Hicks, Everett Hicks and Daniel Hicks...

Karen Elaine Huffman

Karen Elaine Huffman

Sep 16, 2016

Karen Elaine Huffman, 50, of Harford County, MD passed away September 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Lee Cross. She is survived by her daughters, Jillian Reese and Stephanie Eskew; grandchild, Alyssa Smith; father, James Huffman Sr. and wife, Grace; siblings, Colleen Wallis, Theresa Posse, James Huffman Jr., Kimberly Huffman and Jessica Hensley; and many...

David Eugene Hixon

David Eugene Hixon

Sep 15, 2016

DAVID EUGENE HIXON, 73 of Christiansburg passed away September 15, 2016. It was David’s request to not have any formal services. Online condolences can be left to the family at hornefuneralservice.com.

Reba Pharis Worrell

Reba Pharis Worrell

Sep 13, 2016

WORRELL, Reba Pharis, 89 of Christiansburg died September 13, 2016. Mrs. Worrell was a lifetime member of St Paul United Methodist Church. She was born in Christiansburg on October 2, 1926 to the late Haden and Myrtle Pharis. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Joseph Lee Worrell, Jr., Infant granddaughter and her great grandson; Stephen Robertson, Jr....

Harriet S. Silber

Harriet S. Silber

Sep 13, 2016

Harriet S. Silber, 92, of Chicago, Illinois passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Anna Goldberg; daughter, Deborah Silber and siblings, Charlotte and Alan Goldberg. She is survived by her three sons Gershon (Donna) Silber, Jonathan (Zully) Silber, and Gary (Marion) Silber; eight grandchildren, Laurel, Christopher, Anne, Rachel, Kate, Victoria, David...

Marie Obenshain Scaggs

Marie Obenshain Scaggs

Sep 8, 2016

Edith Marie Obenshain Scaggs, 90, of Riner, joined her sweetheart on Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Zeke Scaggs; parents, Kyle and Lillian Obenshain; brothers, David and Jonathan Obenshain; and sister, Jane Morris. Marie is survived by her children, Stephen Scaggs and Wendy, and Brenda Scaggs Bobbitt and Gary; grandchildren, Kyle Scaggs and...

Pauline Huff Alley

Pauline Huff Alley

Sep 7, 2016

Mrs. Pauline Huff Alley, 79, joined her beloved husband of 63 years, Ervin Bruce Alley, on September 7, 2016. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren. She was born in Guilford, Maine in 1937 and met the love of her life before relocating to Virginia in the 1970s. She was preceded in death by her...

Melissa Lorraine Smith

Melissa Lorraine Smith

Sep 7, 2016

MELISSA LORRAINE SMITH, 39 of Christiansburg, VA passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born February 4, 1977 in Wytheville, VA the daughter of the late Gary James Smith, Sr. and Willie Mae Hale. She was a member of Three Strand and a Leader for the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline. Melissa was very beloved...

Shelly Denise Stewart

Shelly Denise Stewart

Sep 4, 2016

Shelly Denise Stewart, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away on September 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elliott ‘Jake’ and Betty Ann Stewart. Shelly is survived by her siblings, Elliott Stewart, Jr., Toledo, OH, Chester Stewart, Roanoke, VA, Rochelle Stewart, Christiansburg, VA, Reva Stewart, Richmond, VA, Belle Bell, Toledo, OH; children, Mike Scott (Jaimee), Christiansburg, VA, Kevin...

Ellen Vest Garnand

Ellen Vest Garnand

Sep 2, 2016

Ellen Vest Garnand, 70, of Riner, Va., passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Coye and Evie Vest. She is survived by her husband, Douglas ‘Mac’ Garnand; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas ‘Dale’ Garnand and wife Stephanie; daughter, Dana Garnand; two grandchildren, Lauren and Joshua Garnand; brother-in-law and sister, Raymond and Helen St. Clair;...