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Carl "Lynwood" Rhodes
Oct 25, 2026
Carl “Lynwood” Rhodes was born on August 8, 1945, and went to be with Jesus, October 25, 2026, after suffering with Alzheimer for some time.
Lynwood was preceded in death by his father, Rush Rhodes and his precious mother, Ruby Cooper Rhodes; three brothers Joe, Tommy, and Russell, and sister, Martha.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Kathy Crowder...
Lisa Ann Kelly
Oct 23, 2026
Lisa Ann "Chip" Kelly passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 after a brief battle with leukemia.
Chip graduated from Mary Baldwin College and worked at Carter Machinery before moving to Richmond for several years. She returned to Buchanan and worked at National Business College before joining the staff at Virginia Military Institute. She also worked part-time at Kroger....
Marshall Stuart Stinnett
Oct 20, 2026
Marshall Stuart Stinnett, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Shelton and Rose Goode Stuart Stinnett.
He was retired from Groendyk with 42 years of service, worked at Wattstull Shell for 20 years, and was a member of the Botetourt Funeral Home staff for many years. In his younger days,...
Anthony David Yopp
Oct 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Anthony David Yopp
February 18, 1975 – October 17, 2026
Anthony David Yopp, age 51, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away on October 17, 2026.
Anthony was a graduate of Franklin County High School and worked as a mechanic by trade. He was a man whose life was connected to the people and companions he held dear. He will be...
Rena Worthen
Oct 14, 2026
Rena Worthen October 8, 1944 — October 14, 2026
Rena Worthen, of Springwood, died peacefully at her home Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was 82 years old. She grew up in rural Riner in Montgomery County. She was raised by her great-aunt and great-uncle, Rosa E. and Ballard Jewell, and her mother and stepfather, Margarette J. and Francis M. Tynan. She...
Roy Lee Loope
Oct 11, 2026
Roy Lee Loope, 84, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026.He was welcomed into Heaven by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carol Loope who passed in April2023; his parents, Robert and Doradean Loope; his brother, Larry Loope; and his sister, Lois Senick(Mike).Left to cherish his memory are his children and their spouses, Kevin Loope (Connie), Sara...
Iva B. Redman
Oct 11, 2026
Iva Redman was born on August 4, 1954, to Fred and Jackie Bradley in Hot Springs, Virginia. She passed away on October 11, 2026, surrounded in her final days by the unconditional love, support, and comfort of her family.
Iva’s life was a beautiful testament to the importance of family, devotion, and kindness toward others. As the oldest daughter of seven...
Larry Journell
Oct 8, 2026
Lawrence E. “Larry” Journell, 78, of Fincastle, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Born July 19, 1948, in Roanoke, Virginia, Larry was a graduate of Northside High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, where he flew night missions as a forward observer in the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk. After his service he earned a degree from...
Charles William Burrell
Oct 4, 2026
Charles Willliam Burrell, 71, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Charles was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and had a love of playing sports. His memory will live on through the family and...
Bernice Dunbar McConnell
Oct 1, 2026
Bernice Jane Dunbar McConnell, 83, of Buchanan, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Wayne McConnell; parents, Chan and Daisy Dunbar; brothers, Larry, Carl, Hubert, Jack, Cline, Dennis and David Dunbar; and sisters, Sylvia Wilson and Claudine Jacques.
She enjoyed gardening and canning; making special recipes for her...
Mary "Molly" Amanda Scanlan
Sep 29, 2026
My beautiful Molly
"Well, you can name her anything you want, but we'll call her Molly!" replied her father.
So began the life of Molly McKee. Molly was born in Alton, Illinois, to her late parents, John and Virginia McKee. The sun rose on November 6, 1949, and set for her on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the age of 76.
Molly came...
Arlene Link Hickman
Sep 26, 2026
Arlene Janet Link Hickman, 78, of Natural Bridge, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Sherman Hickman; parents, James Garwood and Margaret Broughman Link; brothers, and Howard “Buck” Link and Leonard “Wee” Link.
The light of her life was her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a natural caregiver all...
Deanna Kay Newcomb
Sep 23, 2026
Deanna Kay Newcomb, 60, of Daleville, VA, earned her wings on September 23, 2026. Deanna was the beloved daughter of Cleatus "Honey" Newcomb and Joyce Boblett Newcomb. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cledius T. and Gladys A. Newcomb and Dennis I. and Kathleen Wirt Boblett.
She is survived by her aunts and uncles, Norma Broughman; Brenda Elliott; Carroll...
John Matthew Shelton
Sep 20, 2026
John Matthew Shelton, 63, of Blue Ridge, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was preceded in passing by his parents, C. Mark Shelton, Sr. and Dreama Horne Shelton; and his special brother-in-law, Wayne Painter, Jr.
He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed cooking, and watching his favorite football team, the Washington Redskins. John was a beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle,...
Samuel Reid Linkenhoker
Sep 11, 2026
Samuel Reid "Sam" Linkenhoker, one day shy of 80, of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Helen McDaniel Linkenhoker; brother, Jerry Linkenhoker; sisters; Norma Jernell and Hazel Linkenhoker; son, Sammy Linkenhoker, and grandson, Chuck Moore. Sam had retired as Superintendent of VDOT Buchanan with over 33 years of...
Leslie Emory Blankenship, Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Leslie Emory Blankenship, Jr. 94 of Daleville, Va passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1932 in Roanoke, Va to Leslie and Lillian Blankenship. Les was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Bobby, sister Ilene, his beloved wife, Rader, and his daughter Phyllis. He was survived by his children,...
Craig Bryson Simkins
Sep 4, 2026
Craig Bryson Simkins, 61, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred E. and Mary Jane Kelly Simkins.
Craig retired as a maintenance man of an apartment complex. He loved woodworking, animals, skeet shooting, his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Victoria Dale Simkins; children: Craig...
William Henley Soper Jr
Sep 4, 2026
On the morning of Friday September 4th 2026, we said goodbye to my husband and best friend, Bill Soper, William H. Soper Jr., of Blue Ridge, and Arlington Virginia. Bill Passed away peacefully at his home, with his wife Karen of over 50 years, his son Will, and Daughter in law Jolaine Soper by his side. Bill had Lung and...
Bradley Wayne Brogan
Aug 22, 2026
Bradley Wayne Brogan, 46 of Vinton Va, passed unexpectedly on August 22, 2026. Born on August 13, 1980, to Laurie Ann Brogan and Gary Wayne Crouch. Bradley was headstrong with a charmingly infectious personality. He didn't much care about what others may think and never changed himself to fit expectations; and yet to know him was to love him. It...
Delbert Ray Harlow
Aug 13, 2026
Delbert Ray Harlow, 73, of Eagle Rock, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Raymond D. Harlow and Louise Barnes Hostetter; brothers, Linzsey Barnes, Robert Barnes, and Fred Hostetter; and sister, Sue Harlow Sparks.
Delbert enjoyed singing in the choir at Eagle Rock Baptist Church. He also enjoyed cars and spending time...
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