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John Henry "Johnny: Harris
Jan 25, 2026
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With sadness we regret to inform all that John Henry "Johnnie" Harris, 82, passed away on January 25, 2026, at his home .
The Funeral Service for Johnnie have not been decided upon yet due to the weather. .
Nathan Samuel Manspile Sr
Jan 22, 2026
Nathan "Sam" Samuel Manspile, Sr., 82, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Bernice Manspile; brother, George Manspile; and former wife, Shirley Manspile.
Left to cherish his memory are his are his son and daughter-in-law, Nathan Jr. and Katie Cottrell Manspile; granddaughter, Lilly Wolfe; mother-in-law, Judy Cottrell; brother-in-law, Dwight...
Ruth Ellen Tierney
Jan 21, 2026
Ruth Ellen Hetrick-Tylutki-Tierney, 70, of Glasgow, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1955, in Sharon, PA, to Clair D. and Sara M. Hetrick, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Sharon High School and then attended Mansfield University, where she received her bachelor’s degree.
Ruth had a creative ability...
Elizabeth Orelia Knewasser
Jan 20, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson Knewasser, 76, of Roanoke, VA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Liz was preceded in death by her parents, Daisy Johnson Washington and Garrett Johnson, Sr.; husband, Kim Knewasser; sisters, Shirley Terry and Lucille Johnson; brothers, James Glover, Billy Glover, Davie Johnson, Freddie Johnson; and her son, David “Horn” Johnson.
Those left to carry her memory...
Mabel Lambert
Jan 19, 2026
Mabel Elice Lambert, 88, of Buchanan, went home to be with her Lord Monday, January 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton Earl Desler and Hattie Igene Booze Desler, and her husband, Thomas Edward Lambert, Sr.
Many folks knew Elice from her work as Cashier at the IGA in Buchanan and at Walmart in Bonsack. She...
Clay Anthony Austin
Jan 19, 2026
Clay “Peanut” Anthony Austin, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence “Jake” Austin and Betsy Creamer Austin.
Peanut was a member of the Purgatory Mountain Chapter, Abate of Virginia. He lived in the moment and took life by the handlebars. He also enjoyed spending time in nature and collecting antiques.
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Sherry Sloan Nelson
Jan 19, 2026
Sherry Sloan Nelson, 62, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Russ Nelson; and parents, Melvin and Mildred Sloan.
She grew up in Buchanan and graduated from James River High School in 1981. Sherry made many friends during her time working at Copper Top and Jerry’s. She was also a...
David "Tommy" Wheeler
Jan 13, 2026
David Thomas "Tommy" Wheeler, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning of January, 13, 2026.A lifelong lover of racing, Tommy approached life with energy, adventure, and heart. Now, the checkered flag has waved - he has finished his race.
Born and raised in Buchanan, Virginia, Tommy was a steadfast husband, devoted father, and adoring grandfather. He was known by...
Peggy Painter Camper Davis
Jan 8, 2026
Peggy Davis, a long-time resident of Fincastle, Virginia, died January 8, 2026, at Spring Oak at Bedford-The Elks Home. Peggy was born October 19th, 1935, in Fincastle to parents Viola Wiek and Hunter Monroe Painter. She was a graduate of Fincastle High School and later earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Virginia Western Community College.
Peggy’s career included Branch Manager...
Stephen Grigg
Dec 29, 2025
Stephen Grigg, 73, of Buchanan, passed away Monday morning, December 29, 2025, after an 8-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Stephen Hendricks Grigg was born on October 4, 1952, in Washington, D.C., to Elijah Hendricks and Minnie Russell Grigg (both now deceased).
Steve was raised in Falls Church, VA, where he left after graduating from George Mason High School to attend Virginia Tech in...
Kathryn Bush
Dec 27, 2025
Kathryn Louise Hinchee Bush, 96, of Troutville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born February 5, 1929 in Weirton, West Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" and Gladys Dogan Hinchee, and her husband of 67 years, John Rodney Bush. Kathryn was a long-time resident...
Samuel Collins Barger, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
Samuel “Sammy” Collins Barger, Jr., 73, of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel, Sr. and Claudine Teaford Barger.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Anderson Barger; sons, Alan Barger, Spencer Barger, and Daniel (Casey Dudley) Barger; grandchildren, Haley and Tyler Woods, Gracey and Matthew...
Debra Sue Huffman
Dec 23, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Sue Huffman, 65, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lee Huffman, Sr. and Rosalie Wanda Crawford Huffman; brother, Roy Lee Huffman, Jr.; and sisters, Connie Hiler and Cindy Huffman.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Amanda Huffman, of Kansas City, MO; sons, Michael Montgomery, of North Carolina, and...
Ossie Ripley Wheeler Williams
Dec 15, 2025
Ossie Ripley Wheeler Williams, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Wheeler and George Williams; parents, Lucian and Sallie Ripley; daughter, Doris Ann Denton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. JW Welch; brothers, Robert and Sammy Ripley; and sister, Brenda Ripley.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Bobby...
Lawrence Toliver, Sr
Dec 11, 2025
Deacon Lawrence Edward Toliver, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, peacefully answered his Savior's call on December 11, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on December 9, 1937, in Fincastle, Virginia, to Edward and Bertha Burrell-Toliver, and was the youngest of eight children, all of whom preceded him in death.
Lawrence joined Lapsley Run...
Constance Wilmore
Dec 10, 2025
Constance "Connie" Irvine Wilmore, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce Alfred Irvine and Peggy Ann Irvine; sisters, Linda Dabney and Virginia "Jenny" Hamilton.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Jessica Falls, and David and Stacey "Billie" Falls; grandchildren, Hannah, Lilly, Myles, Jessamyn, Ariana, Aydien,...
David Calvano
Dec 10, 2025
David Jay Calvano, 67, passed away surrounded by love on December 10th, 2025. Born on December 6, 1958, in Orlando, Florida, David lived a life full of adventure, connection, and heart. Though he traveled the world and collected experiences from every corner of it, he always found his true home in Hollywood, Maryland.
David grew up as a waterman on...
Eric Vincent Roberts
Dec 4, 2025
Eric Vincent Roberts, 60, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, David Roberts, mother, Jo Ann Crider, and step-father, Erwin Crider.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Kristi Bierer; grandson, Walker Bierer, sister and brother-in-law, Kendra and Mike Williams; and special friend, Allison McCullouch.
Funeral Services will be held...
Kathryn Simpson
Dec 4, 2025
Kathryn Peery Simpson, 78, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. Kathryn was born on June 10, 1947, in Eagle Rock, VA. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Peery, Sr. of Eagle Rock.
Kathryn is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Simpson; daughter, Melissa Walters (Faith); son, Michael Simpson; sister-in-law, Janice Wright; nephew, Randall...
Patsy Link
Nov 28, 2025
Patsy Louise Hostetter Link, 81, of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Edward and Emma Josephine Bane Hostetter; husband, Malcolm Edward "Pete" Link; brother, Carl Junior Hostetter; and sisters-in-law Shirley Hostetter, Margaret Broughman, and Elizabeth Land; brothers-in-law, Howard, Amos, Malcolm, Garwood, and Billy Link. Patsy loved to read, she collected...
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