Obituaries

Jan 14, 2024

Norma Jean Preston Wells, 94, of Buchanan passed away peacefully on

Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband,

Clifford Eugene Wells; son, Roger Wells; parents, Hopwood and Mary

Preston; brothers and sisters, S. Balthus Preston, Frances Graham, Betty

Cook, and Frank Preston; nieces, Teresa Mitchell and...

Jan 13, 2024

James L. Garrett, Sr., 91, of Buchanan passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Elizabeth Hayth Garrett; son, James “Jimmy” Garrett, Jr.; parents, David Marion and Mary Elizabeth Rice Garrett; brother, Eugene Wayne Garrett; and sister, Edna Gray Garrett Brown.

He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Garrett; grandchildren,...

Jan 11, 2024

Weeks, Larry Allen November 4, 1952 ~ January 11, 2024

Larry Allen "Ike" Weeks, 71, of Buchanan entered Heaven;s Gate to be with his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2024

He was a loving father to Christopher and Rebekah Weeks, losing them both at the age of 41. Larry was passionate

about...

Jan 9, 2024

Dale Edward Cash, 49, passed away, Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Dale graduated from James River High School in 1994 and was employed as a stock clerk at Wal-Mart. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Cash. Survivors include his mother Mary Rose Kestner Cash; and his brother. Daniel Cash; as well as his much loved dogs,...

Jan 7, 2024

Ralph Hampton Rucker (Hamp, Dad, Poppy) went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 7th, 2023 at age 85. He was born and raised in Fincastle Virginia, where he grew up attending Woodland Church. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Jean McMillan Rucker; parents, James Samuel Sr. (Sam) and Nettie Rucker; sister, Agnes Rucker Dalton Prinz; brothers,...

Jan 3, 2024

Jerry Lewis Barnett, 74, of Daleville, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Jerry was a loving father, brother, best friend, but most of all the best Paw Paw ever created. Jerry had many lifelong friends which is a true testament to his kind and selfless spirit. He was always positive and rarely met...

Jan 2, 2024

Doris Marie “Sissy” Trail Jones, 77, of Durham, NC passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Friendship Salem Terrace in the Dogwood Memory Care Unit in Salem, VA.

She was born and raised in Botetourt County where she graduated from James River High School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Jones; parents,...

Jan 2, 2024

Ruby Gale Ayers Chapman, 81, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Pearl Ayers; brothers, Howard V. Worth and Thomas E. Ayers; sisters, Shelby J. Ayers and Janet F. (Calvin) Arrington; and daughter-in-law, Tammy S. Chapman.

She is survived by her sons, Bruce and Robert Chapman;...

Dec 31, 2023

Laura June Hayes Hatcher, 54, of Fincastle, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday December 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, James Edgar Hayes; and brother, Darrell Hayes.  Laura loved to go to the beach especially Holden Beach in North Carolina, farming, and flower gardening.  She is survived by her husband...

Dec 30, 2023

Robert (Bob) Gene Ailstock, 75, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. Born Dec. 7, 1948, in Covington, VA, he was the son of the late William Lee and Frances Hepler Ailstock.

Bob was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Yokohama Tire Company after 30 years. He loved the outdoors and...

Dec 29, 2023

Donald Edd Carte, 81, of Glasgow, was received into the arms of his Heavenly

Father, with his son by his side on Friday, December 29, 2023. Donald was born on

November 12, 1942, in Fayette County, West Virginia, the son of Dova and Mary

Carte. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Dec 24, 2023

Queenie Johns Clark, 88, life-long resident of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hoover Clark; parents, Teddy and Ethel Branham Johns, nine siblings; and son, Marshall Clark. Born in Clifton Forge, Mrs. Clark was a homemaker, caregiver, and private sitter to many. Just as her brothers and sisters,...

Dec 21, 2023

Jane Nadine Peterman King, 93 years young, of Eagle Rock, Virginia passed away Thursday evening December 21, 2023 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, at the time of his passing, Earl E. (Gene) King; first born son, Danny E. King; father, Paul G. Peterman Sr.; mother, Jeanette Palmer Peterman; brother,...

Dec 21, 2023

Shirley Mae Smith Helmick, 79 of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Susie Smith; brothers, James, Robert, and Luther Smith; sisters, Mary Anna Hamm and Elizabeth E. Goodwin.

She is survived by her son, Vincent Helmick and his wife, Georgia; daughter, Lisa Ogden and her husband,...

Dec 20, 2023

Wayne Norris Ramsey, 84, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Wayne was a retired truck driver with Overnite Transportation and United Parcel Service. He was preceded in death by his wife; Charlotte Ann Niday Ramsey; parents, Sidney L. and Emma Fields Ramsey; and a number of brothers and sisters. Survivors include his son, Edward West and daughter,...

Dec 19, 2023

Gary Alan Goff, 53, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Donna Lynn and Darrell Robertson; brother, William Goff, Jr.; and granddaughter, Addison Jane Goff.

He was currently employed at Brandon Oaks Nursing Home and owned and operated Addison Home Improvement.

He is survived...

Dec 18, 2023

Jesse Lee “Jecky” Fringer, Jr., 82, of Boones Mill and formerly of Springwood, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lee, Sr. and Eunice Young Fringer; and brother, Michael Fringer.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Shelby Fringer; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and...

Dec 16, 2023

Frederick “Freddie” Allen Goodbar, 69, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Bessie Goodbar, and brother, Ralph Eugene Goodbar.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Amanda Goodbar; daughters, Amber Goodbar and Aubrey Goodbar; grandchildren, Mackenzie Goodbar, Kendall Painter, and Braylon Painter; brothers and...

Dec 13, 2023

Bobby Lee King, 75, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Joyce King; and brother-in-law, Johnny Dudley.

He is survived by his wife of almost 14 years, Rebecca King; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Mary King; daughter and son-in-law, Sheri and Robby Mason; step-daughters, Nancy and...

Dec 13, 2023

Doris Ann Sloan Morgan, 77, of Moneta, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her dad, James Paul Sloan; mother, Mildred Schilling Sloan Ayers; and step-dad, Ezra Ayers. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 58 years, Glenwood I. (Glen) Morgan; son, G. Paul Morgan and wife,...