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Nolan Wright
Jul 27, 2025
Nolan Wayne Wright, 31, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Capt. Michael A. Jones and Gordon Gadapee
He was a veteran of the US Army and an avid motorcyclist.
He is survived by his parents, Jay and Christie Wright; sister, Angel Wright; grandmothers, Pita Jones and Janice Gadapee; nephews, Emmett...
Sabrina Harris
Jul 22, 2025
Sabrina "Sam" Lynn Hambrick Harris, 50, of Covington formerly of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Mary "Mickie" and Michael Lee, Sr.
She was a club member and secretary of Abate of Virginia, Highlands Chapter; loved gardening, kayaking, crafting and being outdoors.
She is survived by her daughter, Madison...
Gwendolyn Jolin
Jul 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Gwendolyn Young Jolin of Buchanan, Virginia passed away on July 19th, 2025 at the age of 65. She was born in Monticello, Arkansas in 1959 and later moved to Buchanan, Virginia in 1992. She would always reminisce fondly about her annual family trips to the Saline River in Arkansas where the girls...
Harold Garrison
Jul 19, 2025
Harold "Tad" Charles Garrison, Sr., 83, of Fincastle, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Newton II and Mary Gates Garrison; brothers, John Newton Garrison III and Michael Lee Garrison; and sister, Mary Ann Myers.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margarett Garrison; children and spouses, Tad and...
Dennis Gary Cronise
Jul 14, 2025
Dennis Gary Cronise, 70, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025. Gary was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Linda Cronise; and father, Curtis Loraine Cronise.
Gary grew up in Botetourt County and was a 1973 graduate of James River High School. He worked as a plumber for many businesses,...
John Mays
Jul 7, 2025
John W. Mays, 74, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, July 7 th , 2025.John W. Mays, 74, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, July 7 th , 2025. Born on September 3, 1950, he was a 1968 graduate of James River High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Margaret K. Mays. Affectionately known...
William Wagner
Jul 5, 2025
William "Bill" Taft Wagner, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taft Jefferson Wagner and Ettis Johnson Wagner; wife of 55 years, Joyce Ann Sarver Wagner; daughter, Susan Lee Wagner; brother, Fred Wagner; and sister, Lois Hodges.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Wagner Helbling, and her spouse, Tim Helbling;...
Julie Noble
Jul 4, 2025
It is with painful sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Julie Anne O'Mara Noble, 53 of Buchanan, who left us on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born on May 31, 1972, Julie was a living force of nature, known for her fierce loyalty, unwavering strength, and powerful personality. It was impossible for her to go anywhere without making a...
Sharon Austin
Jul 2, 2025
Sharon Rosenangela Austin, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Hugh Funk and Loma May McGuire Funk; and sister, Mary Tench.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 41 years, Lewis P. Austin; daughter, Ashley M. Austin; son, Christopher L. Austin; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Ronnie Myers; and special friends,...
Ancil "Butch" Moore
Jul 1, 2025
Ancil Ray Moore, 77, of Buena Vista, VA, known to his family and friends as Butch,
peacefully went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born in Parsons,
WV, on October 29, 1947, to the late Ancil Jasper Moore and Thelma Sirbaugh Moore.
Butch lived a life full of humor, hard work, and deep love for...
Geraldine Williamson
Jun 25, 2025
Geraldine "Teenie" Elizabeth Edwards Williamson, 97, of Fincastle, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Born on May 20, 1928, she is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Columbus Edwards and Hazel Pearl Iroler Edwards; step-mother, Blanche Fransico Edwards; husband, Homer B. Williamson of 66 years; and infant daughter, Lisa Kay Williamson.
She was a 1947...
Amber Michelle Keith
Jun 22, 2025
Amber Michelle Keith, 37, of Troutville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Born July 3, 1987, Amber grew up with a vibrant spirit, a sharp wit, and a heart full of love. A 2003 graduate of James River High School, she was known for her contagious laughter and the ability to bring light...
Virginia Visser
Jun 19, 2025
Virginia Moomaw Kinzie Visser, 90, of Troutville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Born on February 10, 1935, in Troutville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Graybill and Genevieve Layman Kinzie. She was predeceased by her husband, Cornelius Seibren Visser; sisters, Dorothy L. Weeks and Martha K. Dillon; brother, Joseph G. Kinzie, Jr.;...
Angelia Stanley
Jun 19, 2025
Angelia Stanley, 56, left this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Angelia lived in Fincastle, VA and worked as a Contract Director at New River Electrical Corporation where she developed relationships with several close friends.
Departing this life before her were her mother, Linda Sink Ball; step-father, Jim Parks; brother, Todd...
Carolyn Coffman
Jun 18, 2025
Carolyn Ruble Coffman, 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was the youngest child of Frank Leslie and Beulah Loope Ruble, of Wheatland Rd., Botetourt County, Va. She married Robert "Bob" Coffman on April 21, 1954.
Carolyn retired from BlueCross, BlueShield (now Anthem) after almost 33 years of service. She and Bob moved from Smith Mountain Lake to...
Allen Burchell
Jun 18, 2025
Allen Levine Burchell, 43, of Eagle Rock passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Angela Elisia Burchell; father, Clarence G. Burchell, Jr.; and "step" mom, Mamie Byers.
He is survived by his bother, Jeffrey Burchell; "sister", Cindy Reese and Chris; and "nephew", Riley. Allen enjoyed working with wood, playing ball and riding bikes...
Bobby Aaron
Jun 18, 2025
Bobby J. Aaron, 87, of Buchanan ,Virginia passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was a good Christian man by any measure, he loved fishing and hunting, his grandkids and great grandkids, and Springwood Baptist Church, where he was the oldest continuous member. Bobby was born 1937 in Buchanan, went through grade school, joined...
Melanie Spangler
Jun 16, 2025
Melanie St. Clair Spangler, 57, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley St. Clair.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jeff Spangler; daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Troy Hackenbracht; grandson, Levi Hackenbracht; mother, Dorothy St. Clair; sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon and Carl Pugh...
Carl Rubis
Jun 15, 2025
Born June 26, 1933, in Johnstown, PA, Carl Stephen Rubis died June 15, 2025, in Daleville, VA.
During childhood, his parents Mary Toth Rubis and Anthony Rubis moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where Carl graduated from Rayen High School in 1951. Carl took violin lessons from musician and strings teacher Leon Tosti, then studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in...
Shirley Bryant
Jun 6, 2025
Shirley Ann Bryant passed away Friday, June 06, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys "Biggie" Newcomb and Alfred Beckner; husband James C. Bryant; brothers Clarence Beckner and Robert "Bear" Beckner; sister Betty Beckner; and special cousin Betty Welch. She is survived by her daughter Kitty Edwards and son-in-law Robert Edwards; brother Cleatus J. Newcomb and sister-in-law...
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