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Barbara Ann Miller Powell
May 29, 2026
Barbara Ann Miller Powell, 91, of Salem, VA, passed away May 29, 2026. Born September 2, 1934, she was known for her strong Christian faith, love for her family and friends, and her beautiful smile. Barbara graduated from Effinger High School in 1953, married, and raised her family in Buchanan, VA. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist...
Robert "Bobby" Eugene McKinney
May 28, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Eugene McKinney, 62, of Glasgow, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Acie and Wanda; brother, Ray; mothers-in-law, RuVelva Meeks and Joannie Camp; and brother-in-law, Kevin Camp.
Bobby was a JRHS 1982 graduate, a veteran of the US Army, and a hardworking man at James River Limestone Quarry, Over Road...
Barbara Larch Hayes
May 20, 2026
Barbara Ellen Larch Hayes, 93, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Newport, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, James John Larch and Elvira Julia Lester Larch; husband, Harold William Hayes Jr.; sons, James Harold Hayes and Robert Martin Hayes: sisters, Jacqueline Grimes, Patricia Ann Camper, and Mary Joan Hoppe. Barbara loved flowers of all...
Will Henry Duke
May 18, 2026
Will Henry Duke, 80, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred B. Duke and Pauline B. Duke; brothers, JB Duke (Sally), Dewey Duke, and Tommy Duke (Violet); sisters, Geneva Duke, Viola Duke, and Earcel Wright; and brother-in-law, Jackie Markham.
He was an equipment operator for over 45 years...
Shelby Jean Spangler Gore
May 17, 2026
Shelby Jean Spangler Gore, 86, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Allen Spangler and Louise Alena Welch Spangler; her husband, William Samuel Gore; sister and brother-in-law, June and Bobby Aaron.
Shelby lived her life as a devoted wife, mother, and especially loved being a grandmother. She was...
Roxanna Nicole Carter
May 9, 2026
Roxanna Nicole Carter, 41, formerly of Buchanan passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Hearn, father, Jr Carter, and grandmother, Janie Deacon.She is survived by her husband, Daniel Hoyt; children, Tyler Crabb, Hailey Hoyt, and Nathaniel Hoyt; grandfather, Kenton Deacon; and numerous other family members.Services are pending.
Carlton Glenn Rieley
May 9, 2026
Carlton Glenn Rieley, 90, of Fincastle, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall D. Rieley and China Kessler Rieley.
Glenn was the type to never sit still. He was a 3rd-generation orchardist at Rieley’s Orchard. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, was an avid reader, and even painted some.
He was a dedicated...
David Gaunt Thompson
Apr 27, 2026
David Gaunt Thompson, 75, 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...
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