Local Obituaries for Montgomery County Community

Nina Epperly Williams

Apr 8, 2016

Nina Epperly Williams, 80, of Advance, NC passed away April 8, 2016 at her home. She was the cafeteria manager at Rich Acres Elementary School and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Nina was preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Bessie Epperly; beloved husband, Freddie Williams; sister, Ruth Ann Stump; and brothers, Eddie and Junior Epperly. She is...

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Patricia Diane Murphy

Apr 6, 2016

Patricia Spangler Murphy, 55, of Elliston, passed away on April 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Alton Brookman; son, Rodney Spangler; special friend, David Revin. Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael Murphy; sons, Adam Spangler, Matt Spangler, Derek Revin; mother, Geraldean Brookman and Danny Williams; siblings, Julie, Keith, Nancy, Laura, and Ann; and 12 nieces...

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Garland C. Atkinson

Apr 4, 2016

Garland C. Atkinson, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on April 4, 2016. He was born on June 8, 1930, in Shawsville, Va. He worked at Radford Army Ammunition Plant for 36 years and served as a foreman in the NG area. He was a faithful member of Faith Christian Church for over 20 years and served as a deacon and...

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Phillip Gregory Criner

Apr 2, 2016

Phillip Gregory Criner, 49, of Christiansburg, passed away at home on Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born October 21, 1966. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Luther Criner of Christiansburg and Evelyn Jeannette Spradlin Sleigh of Lynchburg; grandparents, Haynes and Almena Criner of Christiansburg, Leona Spradlin Faw of Walker Town, NC; step-father-in-law, Sherman Clark of Dublin;...

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Edna V. 'Jenny' Crabtree Cooper

Apr 1, 2016

Edna V. ‘Jenny’ Crabtree Cooper, of Blacksburg, passed away 2 days shy of her 96th birthday on April 1, 2016. Edna was a resident of Warm Hearth Village for 34 years and participated in the Kitchen Kettle Band there. She was born in Smythe County, VA, and graduated from Marion College. After college, she worked for several attorneys and real...

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Christine Cole Wood

Mar 31, 2016

Christine Cole Wood, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. She was born July 1, 1930, in Floyd County, to the late Oliver E. and Tressie Akers Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Warren Wood; sister, Mayrion Cole; three brothers, James Cole, Kenneth Cole, and Cecile Cole. Christine is survived by her...

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Betty Hope Miles Caldwell

Mar 29, 2016

Betty Caldwell, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel E. and Una Wiley Miles; and brother, Ed Miles. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Ernest Caldwell; and her companion dog, Sammie. The Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery,...

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Mary Virginia Harrell

Mar 29, 2016

Mary Virginia Harrell, 59, of Floyd County, VA passed away on March 29, 2016. In her earlier years she lived with her brother James Harrell and friend Ronnie Brock, then in her later years she lived with her brother Alford Harrell and sister-in-law Linda Harrell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe Harrell and Addie V. Harrell; as...

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Betty Allen Bland

Mar 26, 2016

Betty Allen Bland, 61, of Elliston, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Terry Lee Bland; children, Stephanie Davis (Duane), Matthew Peyton; grandchildren, Dillon Davis, Austin Davis, Amber Davis, Jordan Davis, Izaak Peyton; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Cheryal Vance, Deana Pettry; and brother, Landon Allen. The family will receive friends on...

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Edwin Curtis Chrisman, Jr.

Mar 22, 2016

Edwin Curtis Chrisman Jr., 73, of Christiansburg, departed his earthly home to go to his heavenly resting place on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, after battling Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for nearly two years. Curtis was born on January 8, 1943, in Christiansburg where he lived all of his life. He was a proud graduate of the CHS Class of 1961....

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Ricky Lee Worrell

Mar 19, 2016

Ricky Worrell, 52, of Christiansburg, passed away March 19, 2016. He is survived by his parents, JD and Trudie Worrell; brothers, Donald Worrell (Renee), Ronald Worrell (Ginger); nephews, Ethan Worrell, Tanner Worrell; nieces, Michaela Johnston (Josh), Karli Worrell, great niece, Annysyn Johnston; and a lot of special friends. He was a member of Auburn Baptist Church in Riner, Va. and...

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Bradford Craig McCormick

Mar 17, 2016

Bradford Craig McCormick, 54, of Radford left his mothers arms on March 17, 2016 and into the arms of Jesus to be presented to God and is now safe and pain free with his new glorified body. He worked at Federal Mogul for 25 years before retiring due to diabetic complications. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Hugh...

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Robert Duane French

Mar 11, 2016

Robert Duane French, 46, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. Duane was a devoted father and husband to his family. He was employed by VA Tech Department of Athletics as a Financial Services Specialist. Duane was an active member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, serving in numerous roles. He was an integral part of Dayspring Christian Academy, where...

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Dewey E. Epperly

Mar 10, 2016

Dewey Eli Epperly, 84, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at his daughter's home in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Johnston Epperly. Also surviving are his daughter, Connie Harvey and her husband, Jim McNeil; granddaughter, Jessica Marinoble; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Isabelle, and Josiah Marinoble, all of...

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Thelma Flory Lucas

Mar 9, 2016

Thelma Flory Lucas of Christiansburg died Wednesday, March 9, 2016, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. Thelma, who was also known as “Dutch” and “Tinkerbell,” was born on March 11, 1932, in Nazareth, Pennsylvania to Ida and Preston Flory. Known to generations of Christiansburg and Auburn middle school students as “Mrs. Bennett,” Thelma’s love of teaching inspired...

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David Craig Kissinger

Mar 7, 2016

David Craig Kissinger, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his soul mate, Margaret Duncan; and twin sister, Shirley Jarrells. David is survived by his children, David Kissinger and wife, Anna, Patricia Downs and husband Dean, Regina Kissinger; grandchildren, Crystal Smith, Brittany Smith, Austin Downs, Courtney Moore, Christopher Kissinger, and Charlotte...

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Darryl Vest

Mar 5, 2016

Darryl Vest, 62, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Shelby Vest; and his step-father, Carl Ratcliffe. Darryl is survived by his mother, Virgie Vest Ratcliffe; daughter, Misty Gayl Vest; sisters, Betty (Howard) Cochram, Karen Vest, LauRita (Ronnie) Wilson; nieces, Nicole (Joshua) Campbell and Nathaniel, Maegan Lytton; nephew, Scott (Shannon)...

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Wayne Evans Linkous

Mar 5, 2016

Wayne Evans Linkous, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Velma Linkous; and sister, Mary Cruise. Wayne is survived by his brother, Walker Linkous; nephew, David Cruise; nieces, Belinda Hypes and Pamela C. Young; his faithful companion, Bandit; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. Wayne and Walker...

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Patricia (Pat) Healey Bishop

Mar 5, 2016

Patricia (Pat) Healey Bishop, 68, of Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, surrounded by her family and close friends. She has now been reunited with her parents, Clara and Earl Saunders; brother, Earl Morris Saunders; sister, Dot Gillispie; and daughter, Ellie Gregory. She is survived by her husband, Danny P. Bishop; sister, Sue Sherwood; six children,...

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William Alexander Altizer

Mar 3, 2016

William Alexander Altizer, 28, of Blacksburg went to heaven on Thursday, March 3, 2016. He was born July 14, 1987. He graduated from Christiansburg High School in 2005. He has worked for Kroger for the past 7 years. He was presently attending New River Community College. He was a very talented musician and singer. He loved playing guitar, singing country...

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