Obituaries

May 4, 2024

Steven E. Deacon, 69, of Buchanan formerly of Boones Mill, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence F. Deacon; mother, Phyllis Jackson Bralley; grandparents, Homer and Lucille Jackson; uncles, Everette, Warren "Scott", Kenneth, Hunter "Bruce", Douglas "Carlyle", Curtis, and Bernard.

Steve retired as manager of Shepherds Auto...

May 2, 2024

James William Hopper, 53, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024. James was preceded in death by his wife, Ashley Nicely Hopper; and grandparents, Catherine and William “Bill” Graff.

He is survived by his daughter, Allyson Hopper; parents, James and Susan Hopper; sister, Carol Hensler; and nephews, Jake and Brendan Hensler.

A Memorial Gathering...

Apr 23, 2024

Patsy Gail Entsminger, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Velma Entsminger; and great-nephew, Austin “AJ” Entsminger.

She is survived by her brothers and sister-in-law, Billy and Lisa Entsminger, JC Entsminger, and Ricky Entsminger; nephews, Richie and Zack Entsminger; and niece, Zoe Entsminger. Graveside services...

Apr 19, 2024

Charles Michael Johnson, 73, of Roanoke, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia Johnson. Born January 28, 1951, he was a 1969 graduate of Roanoke Catholic High School and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1973 and Indiana University in 1978. Mike retired from Public...

Apr 15, 2024

Allison entered the world on April 6, 1950 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. She is the daughter of Iona and Letcher Morris. Allison had a love for plants and flowers, and surrounded herself with them in her home. She also loved to sew, quilt, and crochet and made many gifts for her extended family. Above all,...

Apr 4, 2024

Ricky “Mole” Levi Alls of Troutville, Va. passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at home at the age of 65. Ricky was proceeded in death by his mother, Elsie Mae Brickey Alls and brother, Rodney Alls. Left to mourn is his son, Ricky Levi Mundy; grandchildren Shyanne Mundy and Ricky Levi Alls, lll; sister, Susan Roatenberry; special friends and...

Mar 29, 2024

Joseph William Harper, 59, of Troutville passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Zelpha Harper, half-brother, John Morris, Sr.; and sister-in-law, Darlene Patsel.

He is survived by his brothers, James Patsel and Jack Harper; niece, Jennifer Patsel; nephews, Jason and John Morris, Jr.; and numerous friends.

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Mar 29, 2024

James Leroy Boyd Sr., 67 of Iron Gate, VA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hollie Boyd Sr and Sadie Alvis Harlow Boyd; grandparents, John Riley Boyd, Della Boyd Poague, William (Bill) Poague, Charles T Harlow and Pearl May Harlow. Also preceding him in death, a brother George Boyd,...

Mar 23, 2024

Doris Marie Webster Pettis gained her wings on March 23, 2024, at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Facility in Clifton Forge, Virginia. She was born on December 17, 1947in Henrico, Virginia by her parents the Late James and Mattie Webster of Glasgow. She was educated in the Rockbridge County School Systems. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an...

Mar 23, 2024

Vara Hickman Dudley, 81, of Botetourt County, passed

away Saturday, March 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Erskin

“Nochie” Dudley; son, Alvin Dudley; parents, John and

Mary Hickman; brother, Leonard Hickman; sisters, Nadine

Painter and Nancy Johns; nephew, Wayne Hickman; and

son-in-law,...

Mar 19, 2024

Teddy Wayne Childress, 64, of Springwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl, Sr. and Dorothy Childress; sisters, Gracie Louise Hamilton, Alice Marie Hamilton, and Patsy Darlene Paitsel; and brother, Carl Childress, Jr.

He is survived by his sons, Teddy Lee Childress and girlfriend, Nikki; Terry Wayne Childress...

Mar 18, 2024

Aidan Scott Calkins, 18, our beloved son and brother died on Monday, March 18, 2024. Aidan was born on May 11, 2005 in McCall, ID, a small mountain community where he spent most of his youth. He was athletic and loved hockey, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking with friends. Aidan travelled with his hockey team all over the Western...

Mar 16, 2024

Juanita “NeeNee” Virginia Robinson Reid, 77, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Benny Reid; parents, William “Bill” and Frances Wymer Robinson.

She is survived by her children, Charles “Ben” Reid, II (Amanda), Cherie Long (Larry Lee), Shawn Smith, and Pattie Reid; grandchildren, Mary Frances Long...

Mar 15, 2024

The world became a better place on January 8, 1927, the day John Douglas Hammit was born to Oly F. and Jessie T. Hammit in Buchanan, VA. John passed away peacefully, March 15, 2024, with his loved ones at his home after a long and blessed life. While 97 years seems a long time, it wasn’t nearly enough.

Mar 14, 2024

Damon “Cap” Leroy Shelton, Sr., 76, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezekial and Betty Shelton; brother, Grat Shelton; and grandson, Tristan Shelton.

He was a butcher at the Kroger meat plant in Salem and a member of the House of Prayer.

He is survived...

Mar 11, 2024

Paul Louis Provost, 70, of Eagle Rock, went to his heavenly home on Monday March 11, 2024. He retired from Carris Plastics with numerous years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Jacqueline Provost; and sister, Anne Thomas

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Theia Barrett...

Mar 9, 2024

Rev. Michael Lee Woody, 63, of Buchanan, beloved husband, extremely dedicated dad and granddaddy, minister, and friend passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 9, 2024. He was born November 26, 1960 in Roanoke and he graduated from Cave Spring High School in 1979. He began his college career at Carson Newman where he was set to play basketball but...

Mar 7, 2024

Ted Allen Rader, 69, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (John 3:16) on March 7th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Tony and Jane Rader; and stepfather, Chester Young. He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Cheryl; son, Joshua Rader (Whitney); daughter, Jenna Rasnick (J.R.); grandchildren,...

Mar 5, 2024

Glenneta “Nita” Lou Bowden Garman, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gory and Elizabeth Bowden.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Sherry Mayhew; granddaughter, Lauren Mayhew; sisters, Orpha Hatcher and Sue Preston; nieces, Kim and Jill; and nephew, Kevin.

Visitation...

Mar 1, 2024

Bessie “Trudy” Gertrude Johns, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wayne Johns, Sr.; parents, Thomas and Bessie Beckner; sisters, Ruth Holdren and Evelyn Beckner; and brothers, Joseph Beckner and Larry “Ernest” Beckner

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Johns, Jr., Terry Johns,...