Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Lura "Tina" Christina Bishop

Lura "Tina" Christina Bishop

Jun 27, 2022

Lura “Tina” Christina Tartaglia Bishop, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas and Goldie Bernard Tartaglia. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry E. Bishop, sons, Larry S. Bishop and Lester “Tommy” Bishop; “older” brother, Ralph Tartaglia and wife, Sharon; granddaughters, Marley and Mya...

Jimmy

Jimmy

Jun 26, 2022

James Allen Welch, 78, of Buchanan, went on to Glory on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his previous wife of 41 years, Dorothy “Dot” Sparks Welch; parents, Marion “Major” and Mildred Welch; sisters, Faye Boley, Mary Sparks, and Louise Thomasson and husband, Henry “Hawkeye”; and brother-in-law, Michael Johns, Sr. Jimmy was a dedicated man...

Carla Sue Bolt Anderson

Carla Sue Bolt Anderson

Jun 24, 2022

Carla Sue Bolt Anderson, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Washington Anderson and parents, August Earl and Jessie Efird Brim Bolt. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Larry W. and Julia Sloan Anderson of Bedford, and Gregory B. Anderson of Fincastle. A pavilion service will be held...

Amanda Nicole Hosey Keesee

Amanda Nicole Hosey Keesee

Jun 21, 2022

Amanda Nicole Hosey Keesee, 44, of Troutville, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Amanda was met by the loving arms of her dad, Roger Hosey, along with her paternal grandparents, Truman and Mary Hosey (Big Paw Paw and Maw Maw); also her maternal grandfather, Lewis Perdue (Tiny Paw Paw). She is...

Mary Jo Petty Deacon

Mary Jo Petty Deacon

Jun 18, 2022

Mary Jo Petty Deacon, 90, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Bruce Deacon; her parents, John Henry, Sr. and Sadie Jane Painter Petty; brothers, Richard, John, Jr., and Harry Petty; sisters, Ella Williamson and Rossie Willis; in-laws, Arthur Williamson, Jim Willis, Buster Thrasher, Ray Hardbarger, Clarence, Curtis...

Doris Ellen Dudley

Doris Ellen Dudley

Jun 11, 2022

Doris Ellen Dudley, 84, of Buchanan, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Buchanan on May 8, 1938, daughter of the late Clem Preston and Leatie Goodwin Dudley. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Levi Dudley; son,...

David William Bruce

David William Bruce

Jun 8, 2022

David W. Bruce, 54, slipped the surly bonds of Earth on June 8, 2022, and touched the face of God. David was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Ann Bruce and is survived by his beautiful wife, Kimberly; cherished daughter, Hope, whom he was exceptionally proud of; two talented stepchildren, Jarod and Kaitlin Manness; his father, Samuel (Bill)...

Hugh  Haldane Kingery, Jr.

Hugh Haldane Kingery, Jr.

Jun 7, 2022

Hugh Haldane “Junior” Kingery, Jr, of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Junior was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Bryan Kingery; parents, Hugh, Sr. and Bessie Clark Kingery; and brothers, Mac and Nub Kingery. He had retired from James River Limestone as a heavy equipment operator, he loved woodworking, cutting firewood, hunting, fishing, and loving...

Everett Ranson Montgomery, Jr.

Everett Ranson Montgomery, Jr.

May 30, 2022

Everett (Dickie) Montgomery, Jr, of Buena Vista, VA entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, May 30, 2022. He was the son of Ruth Short Montgomery and Everett R. Montgomery, Sr. of Buchanan, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Wayne (Punk) Broughman. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Huffman Montgomery of 56 years,...

Michele Renee Gray Holland

Michele Renee Gray Holland

May 29, 2022

Michele Renee Gray Holland, 44, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Wayne Gray; brother, Paul Dwayne Raney, Jr.; and daughter, Faith Holland. She is survived by her children, Christian and Hunter Holland, twins, Daniel and K’Lynn Gray; mother, Cindy Authur; nephew, Tyler Raney; and numerous cousins. A memorial...

Phyllis June Alexander

Phyllis June Alexander

May 28, 2022

Phyllis June Newcomb Alexander, 78, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2022 . She was preceded in death by her parents, Woody and Pearl Hill Newcomb; brother, Wilbur Lee Newcomb, and cousin, Joyce Lawson. Phyllis loved to work crossword puzzles and a lover of not only cats, but all animals and insects. Phyllis was a lifelong...

Jeffrey Wayne Craighead

Jeffrey Wayne Craighead

May 27, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Craighead, 32, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Edward Montgomery, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Jeanie Craighead; second mom, Debbie Painter; siblings and spouses, Amy and Todd Watson, Bernard Craighead, Eddie Montgomery, William and Brittany Craighead, Crystal Hall, Theresa Montgomery, and Lynette Montgomery; nieces;...

Robert  "Bob" Joseph Newey, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Joseph Newey, Jr.

May 26, 2022

Robert (Bob) Joseph Newey Jr, 69, passed away at his home in Fincastle, VA on May 26, 2022 from a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Jane Newey, and his brother Richard Newey. He is survived by his wife, Jan; his brother, Kevin Newey (Mia Bruce); his sisters, Pam Carden (Jerry); Cathy...

Paul N. Hubble, Jr.

Paul N. Hubble, Jr.

May 24, 2022

Paul Nelson Hubble, Jr. passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1946 in Roanoke VA to Paul and Margaret Hubble of Buchanan VA. After graduating from James River High School in 1964, where he was Captain of the football team, he attended Emory & Henry College in Emory VA....

Ann  Rebecca Gill

Ann Rebecca Gill

May 23, 2022

Ann Rebecca Johnson Gill, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. Ann was a 1964 graduate of James River High School, she retired from the Deli at Kroger Daleville, and loved her three sons and their families going to concerts, the beach trips, and sea cruises. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Matthew Gill,...

Mildred Hambrick Johnson

Mildred Hambrick Johnson

May 18, 2022

Mildred “Middy” Virginia Hambrick Johnson, 93, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Brian Center in Lowmoor, VA where she lived since 2019. She was the daughter of the late Emory and Gladys Wilhelm Hambrick. Mildred was born and had lived most of her life in Eagle Rock and was a life-long member of Eagle Rock...

Peggy Mcdaniel Fowler

Peggy Mcdaniel Fowler

May 16, 2022

Peggy McDaniel Fowler passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. Peggy went to be with our Heavenly Father at the age of 79. Peggy leaves behind the love of her life, Charles “Bud” Fowler of 58 wonderful years and their beloved pet, Lilly Rae. Peggy was a kind, loving woman. She loved to travel,...

Richard Joseph Demello, Jr.

Richard Joseph Demello, Jr.

May 16, 2022

Richard Joseph Demello Jr., 61, of Fincastle, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard J. Sr., and Lorraine Ruth Demello; and his sister, Terry Shinn. Richard was a general contractor with EMCOR Local 99, where he worked about 35 years. He loved fishing and watching TV. He...

James Michael Jordan

James Michael Jordan

May 10, 2022

James “MJ” Michael Jordan, 78, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vera Jordan; his brothers, Rev. Don Jordan, Alvis Jordan, and sister, Kay Robinson. Mike was an Air Force Veteran, member of Buchanan Baptist Church, and retired from being a Sales Manager at Haley Toyota with numerous...

Delores Kaye Pemberton

Delores Kaye Pemberton

May 6, 2022

Delores Kaye (Saunders) Pemberton, 75 of Mays Landing, NJ, formerly of Buchanan VA, was called home on Friday, May 6, 2022. Born 4-08-1947 in Vivian West Virginia, moved to Buchanan VA at the age of 8. Delores was a graduate of Central Academy School Fincastle VA. Graduated from Star Tech Schools fully Accredited program as a Computerized Medical Asst....