Obituaries

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...

Kenneth Rhodes

Jun 3, 2025

Kenneth E. Rhodes lived a life filled with laughter, love and simple joys that made every day meaningful. On June 3, 2025, at the age of 88, he went to be with the Lord, but his spirit remains woven into the lives of those he loved most.

(Kenny, K.R., Daddy, PawPaw) leaves behind a family who loved him beyond measure....

Shirley Manspile

May 31, 2025

Shirley Christine Manspile, 78, of Clifton Forge, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Vergie Crawford; brothers, Earl and Alfred Crawford; and infant sister, Linda.

She retired from Acadia in Clifton Forge with over 30 years of service, then from Gala Industries as a security guard with over 15 years...

Ronald Worthington

May 30, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Hilton Worthington, 73, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Hilton Worthington and Bobbie Plyler.

Ron grew up in Whiteville and Asheville, North Carolina. In early 1972, he moved to Elkin, North Carolina to be with his girlfriend. Ron and Lee then married in December 1972. He...

Clayton "Chipper" Harper, Jr

May 29, 2025

Clayton "Chipper" McCulloch Harper, of Buchanan, Virginia passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 31, 1944 in Buchanan to the late Clayton M. and Juanita Falls Harper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Armalee Hodges, Calvin, Arnold, and Winifred Harper, and Phoebe Clark.

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Joseph King

May 21, 2025

Joseph "Joey" Vernon King, 67, of Buchanan, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank King and Joyce Terry King; and brother, Bobby King.

Joey was a sawmill operator working at various mills. He was an avid bear hunter and enjoyed watching many sports especially the New York Yankees, Dallas...

Ernest Hosey

May 20, 2025

Ernest "Ernie" Jennings Hosey, 68, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Shrader Hosey; parents, Truman and Mary Hosey; brothers, Roger and Clarence Hosey; and sister, Dorothy Green.

He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jeremiah and Nicole Hosey and Levi Hosey; daughter, Carmen Hosey; grandchildren, Landen, Cameron,...

Ashley Graybill

May 18, 2025

Ashley Nicole Graybill peacefully passed away and woke up in the presence of Jesus on May 18, 2025. Ashley was an amazing daughter, incredible sister, caring and dear wife, extraordinary mommy, loving family member, committed follower of Jesus, gifted educator, and fantastic friend. Ashley was the type of person who would do anything for anyone and was always there to...

Virginia Barger

May 17, 2025

Virginia Farrier Barger, 101, formerly of Buchanan, VA, died Saturday, May 17, 2025 at

Brandon Oaks in Roanoke, VA. She was born on December 3, 1923 in Sinking Creek,

VA.

She was preceded in death by her husband C.D. Barger, Jr.; her parents, Robert Ashby

Farrier and Lena Folsom McCartney Farrier; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and

Virginia Farrier; brother and...

Betty Ferguson

May 16, 2025

On May 16, 2025, Betty May Ferguson received her wings and flew to Heaven. She was born May 27, 1939. Those left to treasure her memory are her Son, Chuck Sloan (Carol), Daughters, Melissa Trevey-Boitnott (Freddy), Beth Turner (Tom), Beloved Granddaughters, Dolly & Devian Trevey-Boitnott, and Holly Rhodes (Tyler). Poverbs 3:15 - She is more precious than jewels; nothing you...

Myrtle Childress

May 12, 2025

Myrtle Jane Childress, 92, of Roanoke, left us to be with her Savior on Monday, May 12, 2025. Myrtle was a member of Grace Bible Church in Daleville since 2005. The first day she attended she brought many others with her and prayed that the church would be friendly and preach by Bible. Those prayers were answered as soons as...