Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Zachary Robert Arrington

Zachary Robert Arrington

Oct 28, 2015

Zachary Robert Arrington, an infant, was born on October 28, 2015 at 5:05 am. He had a mere 29 minutes on this earth to leave a lifetime of love behind him. Zachary returned to heaven at 5:34 am. He is survived by his mother, Ashley Hodge; big brother Mason of Blacksburg; his father, Henry Arrington, also of Blacksburg; maternal grandparents,...

Terry Thomas Curtis

Terry Thomas Curtis

Oct 27, 2015

Terry Thomas Curtis, 82, of Christiansburg, left the world behind to walk with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was born on August 29, 1933, in Culpepper County, the son of the late Raymond Wellington Curtis and Anne Virginia Curtis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sallie Anne Clements. Terry served in both the United States...

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Oct 27, 2015

Geneva Hall Woolwine, 100, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Born on December 8, 1914, in Montgomery County, VA, to the late Mathew and Gillie Hall, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Woolwine; sons, Earl, Edward, and Harold Lee Woolwine; grandchildren, Sharon Thompson, Michael Thompson, Bonnie Thompson, and Billy Godbey. Geneva is survived by...

Ida Pearl Thompson

Ida Pearl Thompson

Oct 25, 2015

Ida Pearl Thompson, of Christiansburg, began her life with the Lord on her 89th birthday, Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Eura Hylton Buckner; husband, Pleas Arnold Thompson; brothers, Kelly, Marchie, Edward, James, and Luther Buckner; sisters, Candis Phillips, Dorus Martin, Frances Bishop, Nora Bee Buckner, and Elva Gearheart. Ida is survived...

Shirley Aline Combs

Shirley Aline Combs

Oct 24, 2015

Shirley Aline Combs, born July 9, 1945, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy E. Combs; her sons, Billy Ray Combs, and Danny Combs. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Combs Brickey,and Tammy Combs; her grandchildren, Amy Fitzgerald, Lisa Keeling, Evan Combs,...

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

Oct 23, 2015

William Thomas (Bill) Hall, 74, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill served as a State Trooper for the Virginia State Police from 1967-1994. The majority of his career was spent stationed in Floyd County, where he continued to reside after his retirement. Bill was born on December 18, 1940,...

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Oct 21, 2015

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore, 39, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Pilot, our sweet angel, was called home to our Lord and Savior on October 21, 2015, after her long, courageous, and always optimistic battle with cancer. A stronger fight has never been fought; she showed great faith and perseverance until the end. She was always a sweet and kindred...

Anna B. Horne

Anna B. Horne

Oct 20, 2015

God gained an Angel in Heaven. Anna B. Horne of Elliston, VA, born July 27, 1937, went to be with God and her husband, James C. Horne on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Demp; and a brother, Will. Left to cherish her memory are her sister,...

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Oct 18, 2015

How fitting that as church bells rang on Sunday morning, October 18, 2015, Frank Alfred Cupp Sr. won his life reward and responded to heaven’s call answering, Glory to God! A very special father, grandfather, and friend left us to begin his life with Jesus and join his precious wife, Ruby Epperly Cupp and many other loved ones. Frank Alfred...

Anna Jean Thompson

Anna Jean Thompson

Oct 18, 2015

Anna Jean Thompson, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Thompson; and parents, George V. and Mary S. Nutter. She worked for many years at the Commissioner of Revenue Office in Montgomery County; afterwards she started Thompson Tax Service, where she helped many...

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Oct 15, 2015

Bobby Randolph Bailey, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV, on October 27, 1929, to the late Basil J. Bailey and Nettie Hartwell, Bob was the seventh of nine children. He was raised in Mercer County, WV, graduated from Beaver High School, and proudly served his country in the...

Ray Edward Epperly

Ray Edward Epperly

Oct 14, 2015

Our beloved father, Ray Edward Epperly, 77, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bowles Epperly; parents, Willie and Hazel Epperly; and brother Paul Epperly. A firm believer in hard work, he worked his entire life until shortly before his death. He...

Robert Henry Caverly

Robert Henry Caverly

Oct 14, 2015

Robert Henry Caverly, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Coletta J. Kain; his beloved wife, Janet Van Lierop Caverly; and his son-in-law, Michael Brent Overstreet. Bob is survived by his son, Dr. Robert H. Caverly Jr. and wife Maggie of Downingtown, PA; daughter, Anne Caverly...

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Oct 14, 2015

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford started walking on streets of gold with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015. Marie was born on August 10, 1931 in Dry Valley, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Rose Belle Painter Sutphin and John Walter Sutphin as the youngest of three girls. Marie never truly retired as she consistently found new ways to serve people....

Harry H. Stanger

Harry H. Stanger

Oct 13, 2015

Harry H. Stanger, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Virginia Tech Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; as well as five brothers; and three sisters. Harry is survived by his sisters-in-law, Betty Stanger, Mida Stanger, Mabel...

Fred L. Spengler

Fred L. Spengler

Oct 12, 2015

Fred L. Spengler, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg.

Janis Wilson LaForce

Janis Wilson LaForce

Oct 11, 2015

Janis Wilson LaForce, 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly Home on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mary Wilson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Larry William Haulman; sons, Tucker LaForce and wife Jody and Tommy LaForce; grandchildren, Faith, Parker, and Millie LaForce; sister, Alice and Dan Wilson;...

Shirley Jean Vines

Shirley Jean Vines

Oct 10, 2015

Shirley Jean Roe Vines, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Pearl Lee Roe; and her sister, Penny Henry. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.; children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines-Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines...

Shelby Richardson

Shelby Richardson

Oct 8, 2015

Shelby Richardson, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Shelby loved her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. There was not a flower that she could not get to grow. We will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sarah Fisher; sister, Kay Dickerson; brother, Jerry Fisher; and...

Elmer Lee Dillard

Elmer Lee Dillard

Oct 7, 2015

Elmer Lee Dillard, 98, of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Elmer is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Dillard; children, Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA, Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ, Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis, VA, Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard, both of Elliston,...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Zachary Robert Arrington

Zachary Robert Arrington

Oct 28, 2015

Zachary Robert Arrington, an infant, was born on October 28, 2015 at 5:05 am. He had a mere 29 minutes on this earth to leave a lifetime of love behind him. Zachary returned to heaven at 5:34 am. He is survived by his mother, Ashley Hodge; big brother Mason of Blacksburg; his father, Henry Arrington, also of Blacksburg; maternal grandparents,...

Terry Thomas Curtis

Terry Thomas Curtis

Oct 27, 2015

Terry Thomas Curtis, 82, of Christiansburg, left the world behind to walk with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was born on August 29, 1933, in Culpepper County, the son of the late Raymond Wellington Curtis and Anne Virginia Curtis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sallie Anne Clements. Terry served in both the United States...

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Geneva Gay Hall Woolwine

Oct 27, 2015

Geneva Hall Woolwine, 100, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Born on December 8, 1914, in Montgomery County, VA, to the late Mathew and Gillie Hall, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Woolwine; sons, Earl, Edward, and Harold Lee Woolwine; grandchildren, Sharon Thompson, Michael Thompson, Bonnie Thompson, and Billy Godbey. Geneva is survived by...

Ida Pearl Thompson

Ida Pearl Thompson

Oct 25, 2015

Ida Pearl Thompson, of Christiansburg, began her life with the Lord on her 89th birthday, Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley and Eura Hylton Buckner; husband, Pleas Arnold Thompson; brothers, Kelly, Marchie, Edward, James, and Luther Buckner; sisters, Candis Phillips, Dorus Martin, Frances Bishop, Nora Bee Buckner, and Elva Gearheart. Ida is survived...

Shirley Aline Combs

Shirley Aline Combs

Oct 24, 2015

Shirley Aline Combs, born July 9, 1945, of Christiansburg, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy E. Combs; her sons, Billy Ray Combs, and Danny Combs. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Combs Brickey,and Tammy Combs; her grandchildren, Amy Fitzgerald, Lisa Keeling, Evan Combs,...

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

William Thomas 'Bill' Hall

Oct 23, 2015

William Thomas (Bill) Hall, 74, of Floyd, VA, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill served as a State Trooper for the Virginia State Police from 1967-1994. The majority of his career was spent stationed in Floyd County, where he continued to reside after his retirement. Bill was born on December 18, 1940,...

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore

Oct 21, 2015

Jennifer Leigh Wimmer Moore, 39, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Pilot, our sweet angel, was called home to our Lord and Savior on October 21, 2015, after her long, courageous, and always optimistic battle with cancer. A stronger fight has never been fought; she showed great faith and perseverance until the end. She was always a sweet and kindred...

Anna B. Horne

Anna B. Horne

Oct 20, 2015

God gained an Angel in Heaven. Anna B. Horne of Elliston, VA, born July 27, 1937, went to be with God and her husband, James C. Horne on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Demp; and a brother, Will. Left to cherish her memory are her sister,...

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Frank Alfred Cupp Sr.

Oct 18, 2015

How fitting that as church bells rang on Sunday morning, October 18, 2015, Frank Alfred Cupp Sr. won his life reward and responded to heaven’s call answering, Glory to God! A very special father, grandfather, and friend left us to begin his life with Jesus and join his precious wife, Ruby Epperly Cupp and many other loved ones. Frank Alfred...

Anna Jean Thompson

Anna Jean Thompson

Oct 18, 2015

Anna Jean Thompson, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Thompson; and parents, George V. and Mary S. Nutter. She worked for many years at the Commissioner of Revenue Office in Montgomery County; afterwards she started Thompson Tax Service, where she helped many...

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Bobby Randolph Bailey

Oct 15, 2015

Bobby Randolph Bailey, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV, on October 27, 1929, to the late Basil J. Bailey and Nettie Hartwell, Bob was the seventh of nine children. He was raised in Mercer County, WV, graduated from Beaver High School, and proudly served his country in the...

Ray Edward Epperly

Ray Edward Epperly

Oct 14, 2015

Our beloved father, Ray Edward Epperly, 77, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Bowles Epperly; parents, Willie and Hazel Epperly; and brother Paul Epperly. A firm believer in hard work, he worked his entire life until shortly before his death. He...

Robert Henry Caverly

Robert Henry Caverly

Oct 14, 2015

Robert Henry Caverly, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. and Coletta J. Kain; his beloved wife, Janet Van Lierop Caverly; and his son-in-law, Michael Brent Overstreet. Bob is survived by his son, Dr. Robert H. Caverly Jr. and wife Maggie of Downingtown, PA; daughter, Anne Caverly...

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford

Oct 14, 2015

Allie Marie Sutphin Radford started walking on streets of gold with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015. Marie was born on August 10, 1931 in Dry Valley, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Rose Belle Painter Sutphin and John Walter Sutphin as the youngest of three girls. Marie never truly retired as she consistently found new ways to serve people....

Harry H. Stanger

Harry H. Stanger

Oct 13, 2015

Harry H. Stanger, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Virginia Tech Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; as well as five brothers; and three sisters. Harry is survived by his sisters-in-law, Betty Stanger, Mida Stanger, Mabel...

Fred L. Spengler

Fred L. Spengler

Oct 12, 2015

Fred L. Spengler, 82 of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Blacksburg.

Janis Wilson LaForce

Janis Wilson LaForce

Oct 11, 2015

Janis Wilson LaForce, 67, of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly Home on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mary Wilson. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Larry William Haulman; sons, Tucker LaForce and wife Jody and Tommy LaForce; grandchildren, Faith, Parker, and Millie LaForce; sister, Alice and Dan Wilson;...

Shirley Jean Vines

Shirley Jean Vines

Oct 10, 2015

Shirley Jean Roe Vines, 79, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Pearl Lee Roe; and her sister, Penny Henry. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ray Lawrence Vines, Sr.; children, Joni Vines-Dadras and Jalal, Toni Vines-Jones and Douglas, Ray Lawrence ‘Larry’ Vines...

Shelby Richardson

Shelby Richardson

Oct 8, 2015

Shelby Richardson, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Shelby loved her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. There was not a flower that she could not get to grow. We will all miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sarah Fisher; sister, Kay Dickerson; brother, Jerry Fisher; and...

Elmer Lee Dillard

Elmer Lee Dillard

Oct 7, 2015

Elmer Lee Dillard, 98, of Elliston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Elmer is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Dillard; children, Brenda and Doug Yopp of Salem, VA, Darlene and Steve Evers of Chandler, AZ, Lee and Diania Dillard of Willis, VA, Barbara Dillard and Debra Dillard, both of Elliston,...

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