Obituaries
Obituary Listings
David "Tommy" Wheeler
Jan 13, 2026
David Thomas "Tommy" Wheeler, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning of January, 13, 2026.A lifelong lover of racing, Tommy approached life with energy, adventure, and heart. Now, the checkered flag has waved - he has finished his race.
Born and raised in Buchanan, Virginia, Tommy was a steadfast husband, devoted father, and adoring grandfather. He was known by...
Peggy Painter Camper Davis
Jan 8, 2026
Peggy Davis, a long-time resident of Fincastle, Virginia, died January 8, 2026, at Spring Oak at Bedford-The Elks Home. Peggy was born October 19th, 1935, in Fincastle to parents Viola Wiek and Hunter Monroe Painter. She was a graduate of Fincastle High School and later earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Virginia Western Community College.
Peggy’s career included Branch Manager...
Stephen Grigg
Dec 29, 2025
Stephen Grigg, 73, of Buchanan, passed away Monday morning, December 29, 2025, after an 8-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Stephen Hendricks Grigg was born on October 4, 1952, in Washington, D.C., to Elijah Hendricks and Minnie Russell Grigg (both now deceased).
Steve was raised in Falls Church, VA, where he left after graduating from George Mason High School to attend Virginia Tech in...
Kathryn Bush
Dec 27, 2025
Kathryn Louise Hinchee Bush, 96, of Troutville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born February 5, 1929 in Weirton, West Virginia and was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" and Gladys Dogan Hinchee, and her husband of 67 years, John Rodney Bush. Kathryn was a long-time resident...
Samuel Collins Barger, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
Samuel “Sammy” Collins Barger, Jr., 73, of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel, Sr. and Claudine Teaford Barger.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Anderson Barger; sons, Alan Barger, Spencer Barger, and Daniel (Casey Dudley) Barger; grandchildren, Haley and Tyler Woods, Gracey and Matthew...
Debra Sue Huffman
Dec 23, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Sue Huffman, 65, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lee Huffman, Sr. and Rosalie Wanda Crawford Huffman; brother, Roy Lee Huffman, Jr.; and sisters, Connie Hiler and Cindy Huffman.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Amanda Huffman, of Kansas City, MO; sons, Michael Montgomery, of North Carolina, and...
Ossie Ripley Wheeler Williams
Dec 15, 2025
Ossie Ripley Wheeler Williams, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Wheeler and George Williams; parents, Lucian and Sallie Ripley; daughter, Doris Ann Denton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. JW Welch; brothers, Robert and Sammy Ripley; and sister, Brenda Ripley.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Bobby...
Lawrence Toliver, Sr
Dec 11, 2025
Deacon Lawrence Edward Toliver, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, peacefully answered his Savior's call on December 11, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on December 9, 1937, in Fincastle, Virginia, to Edward and Bertha Burrell-Toliver, and was the youngest of eight children, all of whom preceded him in death.
Lawrence joined Lapsley Run...
Constance Wilmore
Dec 10, 2025
Constance "Connie" Irvine Wilmore, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce Alfred Irvine and Peggy Ann Irvine; sisters, Linda Dabney and Virginia "Jenny" Hamilton.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Jessica Falls, and David and Stacey "Billie" Falls; grandchildren, Hannah, Lilly, Myles, Jessamyn, Ariana, Aydien,...
David Calvano
Dec 10, 2025
David Jay Calvano, 67, passed away surrounded by love on December 10th, 2025. Born on December 6, 1958, in Orlando, Florida, David lived a life full of adventure, connection, and heart. Though he traveled the world and collected experiences from every corner of it, he always found his true home in Hollywood, Maryland.
David grew up as a waterman on...
Eric Vincent Roberts
Dec 4, 2025
Eric Vincent Roberts, 60, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, David Roberts, mother, Jo Ann Crider, and step-father, Erwin Crider.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Kristi Bierer; grandson, Walker Bierer, sister and brother-in-law, Kendra and Mike Williams; and special friend, Allison McCullouch.
Funeral Services will be held...
Kathryn Simpson
Dec 4, 2025
Kathryn Peery Simpson, 78, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. Kathryn was born on June 10, 1947, in Eagle Rock, VA. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Peery, Sr. of Eagle Rock.
Kathryn is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Simpson; daughter, Melissa Walters (Faith); son, Michael Simpson; sister-in-law, Janice Wright; nephew, Randall...
Patsy Link
Nov 28, 2025
Patsy Louise Hostetter Link, 81, of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Edward and Emma Josephine Bane Hostetter; husband, Malcolm Edward "Pete" Link; brother, Carl Junior Hostetter; and sisters-in-law Shirley Hostetter, Margaret Broughman, and Elizabeth Land; brothers-in-law, Howard, Amos, Malcolm, Garwood, and Billy Link. Patsy loved to read, she collected...
Mildred Sellers
Nov 27, 2025
Mildred Billie Haymaker Sellers, 86, of Troutville, VA, passed away on November 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho Adam Haymaker and Lillie Elizabeth Huffman Haymaker; husband of 38 years, William Francis Sellers; and sons, W. Allen Sellers and Michael Sellers.
Mildred is survived by her daughter and special friend, Patricia Cobb and Tom Smith; son,...
Charles Edward Broughman, Sr.
Nov 23, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Edward Broughman, Sr., 81, of Roanoke formerly of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Broughman and Helen Broughman Jones; son, Chuck Broughman; brother, Bobby Broughman; brothers-in-law, Dennis Dunbar, Jack Dunbar, and John Riley.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Linda Gail Broughman; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tracy...
Michael James Prease
Nov 16, 2025
Michael James Prease, 64, of Buchanan, VA, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born February 23, 1961, to James Robert and Virginia Coffman Prease. He was a dairy and beef farmer for over 45 years. Michael also farmed crops and delicious sweet corn. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Brenda Prease McCullough. Surviving family include sister,...
Jerry Dupree
Nov 8, 2025
Jerry Carl Dupree, age 90, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Marjorie Dudding Dupree; stepdaughter, Karen DeWease; step-grandson, Christopher DeWease and his wife Lyndsie; and step-great-grandchildren, Kynleigh, Walker and Isla DeWease. He is also survived by nephews David Dupree and Jeffrey Dupree. Mr. Dupree was predeceased...
Rhonda Linkenhoker
Nov 6, 2025
Rhonda Lou Washington Linkenhoker, 69, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Sadie Washington; brother, Homer, Jr. "Tim" Washington; and sister, Lottie Jones.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Adams and McKenzie Linkenhoker; daughter, Sonia Adams; grandchildren, Terrell Jennings, Aaron Adams, Madison Crotts, Domanick Linkenhoker, and Manny...
John Shotwell
Nov 6, 2025
Mill Creek Baptist Church will be live-streaming the Celebration Of Life Service on Saturday. Please see their FaceBook page.Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and coach John Shotwell passed away on Thursday, Nov 6, 2025. He was born to Evelyn and Berkley Shotwell in Roxboro, NC on April 2, 1938, the oldest of four boys. Their young days were filled with...
Mae Tingler
Nov 3, 2025
Mae Campbell Tingler, 79, of Buchanan passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Tingler, Sr.; parents, Clarence and Snowy Campbell; sisters, Betty (Richard) Kesler and Thelma (Frank) Leighton.
Mae retired from Botetourt County School System as a custodian with over 21 years of service.
She is survived by her son, Lee...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
