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David Gaunt Thompson
Apr 27, 2026
David Gaunt Thompson, 74, of Eagle Rock, Virginia, formerly of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026. He passed peacefully while at home with his wife and daughters by his side.
Dave was raised in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. In 1983, he and his family relocated to Eagle Rock, Virginia. Dave suffered a devastating log-cutting accident 26...
Mary Joan Hoppe
Apr 22, 2026
Mary Joan Hoppe, 88, of Buchanan, Virginia, went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clifford E. Hoppe; parents, James J. Larch and Elvira J. Larch; and granddaughter, Bethany.
The love, pride, and joy of her life were her family. She is survived by her son, Vincent (Heather);...
Charles Wyatt Epperly, Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Wyatt Epperly, Jr., 85, of Daleville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026. Born in Montgomery County, VA, to the late Charles W. Epperly, Sr. and Ernestine Helms Epperly. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Delores Epperly.
Charles worked as a welder for 29 and a half years at Norfolk Southern, where he retired...
Ollie Victoria Parker
Apr 12, 2026
Ollie Victoria “Vickie” Parker, 82, of Troutville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Born in Tazewell County, VA, on May 30, 1943, to the late Robert Wesley Fields and Josie Maybelle Wright.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Dewey Fields and wife, Ruth, and Isaac Lee Fields; son, Troy Lee Morris; husbands, Jerry Ott Morris,...
Connie Jean Jones
Apr 9, 2026
Connie Jones, 82, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Connie lived a life rooted in devotion to her family and community.
Connie dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She first worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Friendship Manor...
Shelia Long Sloan
Apr 6, 2026
Shelia Marie Long Sloan, 72, of Lexington, VA, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1953 to the late Estel and Edith Long. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Larry Long; sister, Lottie Marshall Crawford; her beloved husband of 51 years, Duwayne "Wayne" Sloan; daughter, Sharon Lynn Sloan; and son, Kenneth "Kenny"...
Bolivar Lewis Deacon
Apr 3, 2026
Bolivar Lewis Deacon, 86, of Troutville, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, service, and a kindness that touched everyone he met.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Erman B. Deacon and Martha Alice Scott Deacon; brothers and sisters-in-law, Everette Deacon (Betty), Warren "Scott" Deacon, Kenneth Deacon (Pauline), Hunter "Bruce" Deacon (Mary...
Charlotte Marie Boggs Lee
Mar 26, 2026
Charlotte Marie Boggs Lee, 98, of Fincastle, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minter Clay Boggs, Sr. and Annie Maude Evans Boggs Fetters; siblings Nannie Pearl Ferguson Gray, Mary Ann Padgett and Minter Clay Boggs, Jr.; Sons, Phillip Dale Lee and Rogers Evans Lee; and son-in-law; Davy Musselwhite.
She was a...
Eddie Harold Claytor
Mar 24, 2026
Eddie Harold Claytor, 83, of Glasgow, was born April 10, 1942, in Rockbridge County. He was the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Claytor and Mary Kyle Wines Claytor. Also preceding him in death were 3 brothers, Dennis & Ann Claytor, Curtis & Carolyn Claytor, and Jerry Claytor; sisters, Virginia & Dickie Wells and Helen & Author Cash; son, William...
Eula Brown Kanode
Mar 23, 2026
Eula Brown Kanode, 85, formerly of Troutville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram Nathan Brown and Beulah Mae Brown; sisters, Betty Mitchell, JoAnn Murphy, and Peggy DeMent; brothers, Bobby, Donald, and Kenneth Brown; and grandson, Dustin Thomas Bolen.
She was a long-time member of Mill Creek Baptist Church, loved puzzles, the...
Judith Jeanyne (Mitchell) Hall
Mar 21, 2026
Judith Jeanyne (Mitchell) Hall, a beloved member of her community and family, was born on November 12, 1944, and passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Her life was marked by unwavering dedication to her loved ones, an exceptional professional career, and a deep commitment to integrity and excellence.
Judy graduated from William Byrd High School in 1963 and embarked on...
Elsie Jane Hodges Clark
Mar 20, 2026
Elsie Hodges Clark, 95, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. Born on November 21, 1930, she lived a life centered on faith, family, and a deep love for those around her.Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Ernest J. "Junior" Clark; her parents, James and Florence Hodges; and her siblings: Cary...
Karen Marie Kelley
Mar 17, 2026
Karen Marie Kelley, of Botetourt County, passed away on March 17, 2026.
She was a lot of things to a lot of people — strong, loving, funny, smart, and endlessly supportive — and if you were lucky enough to be in her inner circle, you knew exactly how loved you were. She didn’t try to be funny.
That was the thing. Karen...
Shirley Anne Dudley
Mar 15, 2026
Shirley Anne Miller Dudley, 85, of Natural Bridge, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton "Toots" Dudley; parents, Robert William "Bill" and Margaret Frazier Miller; and brother, Robert Lee Miller, Sr.
She was a long time member of Collierstown Baptist Church, loved cooking and canning, and enjoyed entertaining her family and friends.
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Faye Allison Campbell
Mar 14, 2026
Faye Allison Stevens Campbell, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roderick Burton and Blanche Lorene Stevens.
She is survived by her son, Tommy Campbell; daughter, Mellissa Campbell; and sisters, Sharon Dunbar and Donna Stevens (Clayton Gibson).
Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Pleasant...
David Russell Palmer
Mar 14, 2026
David “General” Russell Palmer, 76, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murray and Marie Palmer. Born February 27, 1950 in Staunton, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and went on to service in the US Marine Corp. He was a teacher, a carpenter, and a furniture maker passing...
Melissa Dawn Tinsley
Mar 13, 2026
Melissa Dawn Jones Tinsley, 55, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Garland Jones and Virginia Ann Stoots Jones; niece, Amanda Jones; and fur babies, Rocko, Shooter, Miranda, and Aubrey.
Melissa is survived by her husband of 26 years, James R. Tinsley, Jr.; sons, James Stoots (Jeannie), and Tony Tinsley;...
Marshall Wayne Layman
Mar 11, 2026
Marshall Wayne Layman, 78, of Buchanan, went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodie Earl and Rebecca Virginia Layman; sister, Pat L. Turner; and brother, Joe Layman.
He is survived by his son, Jerry Wayne Layman; sister, Carolyn L. Hambrick; sister-in-law, Nancy Layman; and many nieces and nephews.
Marshall was...
Bobby "Tinker" Dudley
Mar 7, 2026
Bobby “Tinker” Dudley, 77, of Glasgow, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Josephine Dudley; brothers, Norman, Leonard, Billy, Robert, and Earl Dudley.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Dudley; son, Bobby Lee Buntin; step-daughters, Debbie (Franklin Williams) Ayers and Donna (Billy) Snuffer; grandchildren, Evelyn Ayers, Michelle...
Martha Myers Hayslett
Mar 6, 2026
Martha Ann Myers Hayslett, 74, of Clifton Forge, formerly of Gala, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Charles Edward Hayslett; and parents Frank, Jr. and Dorothy Simmons Myers.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Amanda Hayslett; daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Derek Wiley; grandchildren, Brooklyn...
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