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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...
J. Ralph Naff
Nov 2, 2025
J. Ralph Naff, 99, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Reynolds Naff; great-grandson, Evan Austin; parents, Joel and Drusilla Naff; brother, Russell, Berlin, Curtis, and Glen; sisters, Irene Orndorf and Lucille Mills.
Ralph retired from Norfolk Western then Norfolk Southern Railroad with over 37 years of service.
He is...
Nona Saville
Nov 2, 2025
Nona Joyce King Saville, 90, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Honts Saville, Jr., parents, Howard Clayton King and Emma Clyde Austin King; brother and sister-in-law, Linwood and Jean King; Nona was a registered nurse for over 35 years, she started at the C&O Hospital and transitioned to...
Nathan Offield
Oct 30, 2025
Retired Army Colonel Nathan Allen Offield, 91, died on Thursday, October 30, in Botetourt County, Virginia. Attended by his daughters, he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love.
Known variously as Bud, Jack, Nathan, Dad, and Grandpa, Nathan Allen Offield was born on July 12, 1934, in Taylor, Texas, to parents Burford and Hattie Belle (Townsend) Offield. His family included...
Kenneth Sloan
Oct 27, 2025
Kenneth "Cheeseburger" "Kenny" Wayne Sloan, 54, passed away on October 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Duwayne Sloan; sister, Sharon Sloan; paternal grandparents, Howard and Lillian Sloan; and maternal grandparents, Estil and Edith Long.
He is survived by his mother, Shelia Sloan; daughters, Shelly Sloan and fiancé, Joshua Dunaway, Tiffany Sloan and fiancé, Colton Dame son,...
Eva Mae Woods
Oct 22, 2025
Eva Mae Woods, 101 years old, of Cloverdale, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peyton Hamilton Woods, after nearly 73 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, Mamie Jo Tincher Brown and Marshall Markwood Brown. Also preceding her...
Jean Powell
Oct 21, 2025
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Cecil Smith
Oct 21, 2025
Cecil Edward Smith, Jr., 86, of Glen Wilton, passed away Tuesday,
October 21, 2025 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He is
survived by his wife, Pearl, and his children, Robin, Karen, Libby,
and Stanley. Per his wishes, Cecil's body has been cremated
and private services will be held at a later date.
Botetourt Funeral Homes of Buchanan and...
Larry E. Painter
Oct 15, 2025
Larry E. Painter of North Chesterfield, Va., lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease, passing away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025, at the age of 68.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene “Fritz” and Lois Painter, and his sister, Linda. Larry is survived by his wife, Andi; her daughters and husbands, Anna & Justin and Aristie & Ben; his...
Vickie Cline
Oct 3, 2025
Vickie Marie Peery Cline, 73, of Staunton, went home to meet her Lord Friday, October 3, 2025. Vickie was a sweet kind spirit in this world and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Peery.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert "Jay" Hensley, Jr.; daughter, Brittney Hensley; grandson, Lucas Robinson;...
Barbara Wymer
Sep 28, 2025
Barbara Jean Wymer, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Wymer, Jr.; daughter, Yvonne Graham; parents, Walter and Ruby McAllister; sister, Delores Newcomb; and brother, Gary Lee McAllister.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Esther "Bunny" Reid and Paul; sons and daughters-in-law, Willliam Henry Wymer, III...
Dr. Nicholas Howard Des Champs
Sep 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Nicholas Howard Des Champs of Richmond, Virginia, announces his peaceful passing on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Surrounded by loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy as a cherished family member, visionary entrepreneur, and esteemed leader in the HVAC industry.
Dr. Des Champs was preceded in...
Samuel "Bill" Bruce
Sep 10, 2025
Samuel William Bruce January 19, 1939 - September 10, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel William (Bill) Bruce, who left us on September 10, 2025, at the age of 86. A proud father and grandfather, and a devoted friend, he will be missed by all who knew him.
Born on January 19,...
Robert Simmons
Sep 8, 2025
Robert "Bob" Howard Simmons, 87, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Kenneth Simmons and Blanch Ora Hickman Simmons; brothers, Kenneth and Charlie Simmons; and grandson, Ryan Simmons.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Locie Ogrete Via Simmons; son, Keith Simmons; grandson, Keaton and Sherri Simmons;...
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