Obituaries

Jun 10, 2023

JoAnn Riley Crider, 76, of Troutville left this world to walk with her heavenly Father, Saturday, June 10,2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Erwin Crider, two sisters; Geraldine Harless and Shirley Brads, one brother; Robert Riley, a daughter of the late Albert Riley and Lillie Riley Goodwin.

Left to cherish her...

Jun 4, 2023

Tammie Lacks Frate, 52, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was owner and operator of Tammie’s Place in Buchanan just recently celebrating her first year of business with her loving staff. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Sarver Hagy; brother, Roy Nathan Lacks, Jr.; grandparents, Robert “Nandaddy” and Lizzie “Nannie” Lacks; John and...

Jun 3, 2023

Jennifer Dawn Goad, 40 of Roanoke, formerly of Fincastle, Virginia departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2023, with her husband by her side. Born in Virginia on July 1, 1982, she was the beloved daughter of Patricia Page.

Jennifer enjoyed crafting, spoiling her fur baby, visiting with her mom, helping others and making them...

May 29, 2023

Juanita Linkenhoker Kempfer, 80, of Buchanan passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Leona Linkenhoker. She worked in various convenience stores in Buchanan and for the last several years was the morning face at Happy Food Mart.

She is survived by her brother, Glenn Linkenhoker; nephew, McKenzie Linkenhoker...

May 13, 2023

John “Bill” Gibson Dunbar, 83, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil, Sr. and Helen Dunbar; sister-in-law, Brenda Grice Dunbar; and nephew, Duane Allen Dunbar.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Burger Dunbar; sons Steve and Greg Dunbar; grandchildren, Ashley Dunbar, Brittney Duncan...

May 10, 2023

Earl Erskin “Nochie” Dudley, 82, of Botetourt County, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Josephine Dudley; son, Alvin Dudley; brothers, Norman, Leonard, Billy, Robert, Ruby, and Harry Dudley.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vera Hickman Dudley; daughters and son-in-law, Brenda St. Clair; Gaynelle...

May 8, 2023

Tawanya Gail Ayers, 55, of Rocky Mount formerly of Botetourt County, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Ayers.

She is survived by her sons, Chris Ayers and fiancé, Staci Hudson; Cody Ayers and wife, Diane; mother, Adrianna Kirby “Diane Ayers”; grandchildren, Emily, Esmeriah, CJ, and Parklyn Ayers; brothers...

May 2, 2023

Jason William Zell, 41, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jason, Jr.; grandparents, J.W. III and Martha Zell; and Junior Campbell.

Jason loved to hunt, fish, ride 4-wheelers and motorcycles, and was a “Jack” of all trades.

He is survived by his daughters,...

Apr 29, 2023

Ronnie Ernest Campbell, 77, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Josie Campbell; brothers, Robert and Jimmy Campbell; and sister, Jean Blessard.

Ronnie was a US Navy Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam and presented with a purple heart.

He retired from Roanoke...

Apr 21, 2023

Palma Payne Innis, 93, of Roanoke formerly of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Caroline Payne; son, Mickey Innis; daughter-in-law, Martha Innis; and great-granddaughter, Elise Engle.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Terry and Judy Innis, Robin McMurry and special friend, Rick LaRock, Dana...

Apr 9, 2023

Carol Jean Conner Mullins Loope, 70, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Easter Morning, Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Wilson and Bertha Mae Kelley Conner; and brother, David Parker. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Roy Lee Loope; her children and spouses, Teresa Mullins (Michael) Hodges of Buchanan, Kevin Tyler...

Apr 6, 2023

Jerry Edwin Lakes, 73, of Botetourt County, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Edwin Lakes; parents, Edwin and Eva Lakes; six siblings, Arthur D. Lakes, Elmer Lakes, Hubert Lakes, Emma Cochran, Helen Burnell, Pearl Bratcher, and Virginia Faye Ballinger.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Delma Alexander...

Mar 29, 2023

Charles Patrick “Pat” Sloan, 59, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lee and Dorothy Williams Sloan. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Sloan; sister, Charlyne Rivera; niece, Chevely Sloan-Rivera and husband, Dakota Garrison; great-nephew, Jesse Lee Garrison; and numerous other family members.

Visitation will be held from...

Mar 28, 2023

Shirley Craft Booze, 85, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, E. L. “Jim” and Mary Markham Craft; and brother, Robert “Sonny” Craft. She had retired from Botetourt County School System where she had worked at Central Academy as a cafeteria worker for over 32 years. Granny Shirley loved her...

Mar 27, 2023

Burleigh Rolfe Gilliam, Sr., 89, of Arcadia, peacefully departed this life and crossed into eternity to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023, surrounded by his family, across the hill from his birthplace and in the home that he built with his own hands and took so much pride in. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis,...

Mar 26, 2023

Florence Sloan Perdue 78, of Roanoke County, Va, passed away into the hands of the Lord on Sunday March 26, 2023. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey E. “Ed” and Vola A. Sloan, and her brother, Charley H. “Harvey” Sloan.

Florence is survived by her daughter, Karen A. Hartman (Benjamin); her grandchildren,...

Mar 24, 2023

Edith Faye Wilcher Dudley, 80, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Dickie Dudley; parents, James and Hester Wilcher; brothers, John Sloan and Emmett Sumner.

She is survived by her special kids, Kathy Britt and McKenzie Baker; Scottie and Brody Britt; sister, Lisa Bennington;...

Mar 14, 2023

Imo Anne Moseley, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Moseley; parents, Samuel and Bula Deel; brothers, Thomas, Wallace, and Calvin; and sisters, Barbara and Phyllis.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Verlon Moseley, Cathy and Jimmy Bryant, Richard Moseley, Stephen and...

Mar 13, 2023

John Robert “Hammer” Seemann, of Fincastle, Virginia, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by family. He was 69 years old.

John was born to the late Kurt and Chrystal Seemann, on October 26, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan.

He is survived by his...

Mar 6, 2023

Ralph, “Pop”, “Paw” Terry, Sr., of Buchanan, VA was born on March 15, 1947. Sadly, on March 6, 2023, he left his loved ones on Earth to join his loved ones awaiting him in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Terry; mother, Margaret Austin Terry; father, Raymond Quarles; siblings, Maurice, Louis, Otey, and Kenneth Terry,...