Obituaries

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Charlotte Marie Boggs Lee

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley Anne Dudley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Meghan Elizabeth Hickok

Meghan Elizabeth Hickok

Feb 25, 2026

Meghan Elizabeth Hickok, 25, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 25, 2026.

Though Meghan faced complex medical issues throughout her life, they never diminished her desire to help others. She was a fierce advocate for those navigating complicated health conditions and a champion for service dog programs. Meghan loved animals of all kinds, cherished the...

Christopher Kenneth Ellis

Christopher Kenneth Ellis

Feb 24, 2026

Christopher Kenneth Ellis, 52, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Barty Welden Ellis; and sister, Robin A. Chambers.

He is survived by his fiancée, Brandy Reedy; brothers, Robert Ellis and Justin Ellis; mother, Judy Trail Minor; stepmother, Ann Ellis; future bonus kids, Dakota, Trey, Summer, and Sierra; numerous loving...

Jimmy Clinton Mundy, Sr.

Jimmy Clinton Mundy, Sr.

Feb 18, 2026

Jimmy Clinton Mundy, Sr., 80, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy Clinton “Mutt” Mundy and Ethel Charlene Nuckoles Mundy; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Sonny Spangler; brother, Tommy Mundy; and sister, Charlene Reynolds.

Jimmy worked at Blue Ridge Transfer and the Roanoke Cement Plant as an equipment operator. His hobbies...

Dean Dewalt Goode

Dean Dewalt Goode

Feb 16, 2026

Dean Dewalt Goode, 65, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Shorter Goode, and numerous other special family members who welcomed him home.

He was a loving husband and showered his son and granddaughters with patient care every day. Dean devoted more than 45 years of dedicated service to Mohawk,...

David Wayne Simmons

David Wayne Simmons

Feb 14, 2026

David W. Simmons, 67, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away on February 14, 2026.

He is survived by his son, Bradley Wayne and Jessica Simmons; his daughter, Kristen “Tater” Simmons (Jason Redcross); and his cherished grandchildren, Sidney Simmons and Maddox Simmons. He shared a lifelong friendship with Carol Simmons, the mother of his children. He is also survived by his sister, Tammy...

Mary Brown Clement

Mary Brown Clement

Feb 13, 2026

Mary Brown Clement was called to her Heavenly home on February 13, 2026. Mary was born in Concord, Va. on September 10, 1953, to Ernest and Peggy Brown. She leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years George Michael Clement (Mike), her son Jeffrey (Jeff) Allen Brown (Donna), her grandson Joel Brown, and granddaughter Sadie Brown who gave her five...

Jefferson "JB" Bayard Stevens, Jr.

Jefferson "JB" Bayard Stevens, Jr.

Feb 9, 2026

Jefferson Bayard “JB” Stevens, Jr., born February 7, 1962, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 64 in Roanoke. He spent most of his life in Botetourt County and lived the last ten years in Roanoke City.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jefferson Bayard Stevens, Sr., and his nephew, Jared Boblett. He is survived by...

Mollie Angell Wood

Mollie Angell Wood

Feb 9, 2026

Mollie Angell Wood went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday evening, February 9, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessy Newton Wood; parents, Caleb Angell and Calestia Hale Angell; sisters Maggie, Edith, and Shirley; and her brother Marshall.

She is survived by her son, Larry Wood, and...