Obituaries

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,...

Mar 6, 2023

Dee Anna Landis-Windsor, 60, of Daleville, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward and Betty Mae Galpin Landis.

Dee is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ollie (Butch) Windsor; and sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Gerald Nininger.

The family will...

Feb 25, 2023

Everett LaDrew Dennis affectionately called Drew, a beloved father, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin and native of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away February 25, 2023. He was 63 years old.

Drew was predeceased by his parent’s, Everett L. Dennis, father, and Jacqueline Beatrice Sparrow Dennis, mother. Drew grew up in Buchanan alongside his siblings Susan Dennis...

Feb 15, 2023

Donald William Jones of Buchanan, VA and formerly of Bloomsbury, NJ, entered into his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was 91 years old.

Born on October 28, 1931, Don was raised in his beloved Bloomsbury. He was surrounded by many relatives and family friends. He grew up enjoying summers playing ball, swimming...

Feb 11, 2023

Sonya Zoe Harper, 57, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Virginia Harper; and brother, Marshall Harper.

She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Harper; granddaughter, Brianna Harper; grandson, Bradley Dekoning; sister, Patty Campbell; brothers, James and Bert (Wendy) Harper; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Feb 11, 2023

Larry Emmett Nicely, 83, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was a machinist and worked for Ingersoll-Rand and Connex Pipe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elsie Nicely; sister, Mabel; brothers, Dwight, Norman, and Buck. He loved caring for his wife and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, camping, and...

Feb 8, 2023

Virginia Garst Ferris, 92, of Fincastle, passed away peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

She was born in Roanoke, April 24, 1930 to the late Willie and Elva Garst. She is also preceded in death by her Andrew Lewis High School sweetheart and husband of 65 years, Leo...

Feb 7, 2023

Isabelle Wyatt Ransone Watts, 97, of Buchanan, Va. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Ralph L. (“Doodle”) Watts, Sr., Capt. U.S.A.F. (Ret.); her grandsons Christopher D. MacLeish and Willis R. Watts, Jr.; her parents, William A. (“Will”) Ransone...

Jan 26, 2023

Samuel “Sam” Floyd Hannah, 71, of New Castle, formerly of Eagle Rock passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.

He worked and retired from Gala Industries with 43 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Keith and Lillian Gladys Thompson Hannah; great-granddaughter, Meredith Shires; brother, Gerald “Jerry” Hannah; and nephew, Kevin...

Jan 25, 2023

Harold "Harry" Eugene Harrison, Sr., 79, of Botetourt County, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Eugene Harrison and Carrie Emily Deel Harrison; sister, Loraine Roberts; grandsons, Devon and Joshua Harrison; and son-in-law, Rodney Underwood.

He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Mullins and special friend, Charlie...

Jan 25, 2023

Jan 21, 2023

Danielle Nicole Hicks Holloman, of Buchanan, left this earthly dwelling to join our Lord Jesus Christ in her eternal home in heaven on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Daniel D. Dollman and William H. Hicks; and grandmother, Elsie Keen Hicks.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Addison Grace...

Jan 15, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Vito Di Palma, 72, of Buchanan, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Joe was a Christmas baby and a gift to all who knew him. Born to Vincent and Nell Di Palma of Port Chester, NY, he grew up as the second of six boys. A graduate of Syracuse University, Joe was...