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Gregory Alan Stull
Jan 15, 2022
Gregory Alan Stull, 71, of Eagle Rock, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Ingersoll Rand and HF Interiors. Greg was an avid farmer, raising beef cattle and was a member of the Botetourt Cattlemen’s Association. He loved to bear hunt and was a...
Mary Alice Sparks
Jan 15, 2022
Mary Alice Welch Sparks, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born February 27, 1950 to the late Major and Mildred Welch, she was the 5th of six children. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Louise Thomasson and Faye Boley. Surviving are her husband of 54 years and the light of her life, Carl...
Earl Victory Slusser
Jan 13, 2022
Earl Victory Slusser, 77, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Earl had worked for Moore’s Building Center and Pro Build as a contractor sales representative. Earl was a natural wheeler dealer and loved farming, playing softball with the Moore’s softball teams, four-wheel drive racing with his wife, Linda, team bowling, an avid hunter and gun trader, mechanically...
Joyce Ann Sanders
Jan 12, 2022
Joyce Ann Alexander Sanders, 68, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Everette Lynn Alexander; second husband, William Sanders, Jr.; parents, Glen, Sr. and Clara Ayers; and brothers, Glen, Jr., Timothy, and Donald Ayers. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Alexander; son, Hank Sanders; granddaughter, Alyssa...
John Gregg Stump
Jan 10, 2022
John Gregg Stump Sr., 69, of Fincastle, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Gregg was born on Feb. 8, 1952, in Beckley, West Virginia, and was the son of the late James Hilliard Stump and Wilma Jean Hefner Stump. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pamela Ferris Stump; two sons, John Gregg Stump Jr....
Nancy Broughman Coleman
Jan 9, 2022
Nancy Jane Broughman Coleman, 86, of Buchanan passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Coleman; parents, Doc Broughman and Irene Beckner Howard; brothers, Billy and Lynwood Broughman, sisters, Carrie Rickman and Emily Moore. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Sharon Coleman; granddaughter, Amy Coleman; sisters-in-law, Eleanor...
Robert Donald Thompson
Jan 7, 2022
Robert Donald Thompson, 84, of Buchanan passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home. Don, as he was known by friends and family, was born June 13, 1937 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Don was the fifth of six children of the late Ralph Washington Thompson and Hallie Elizabeth Wootton Thompson. Don was preceded in death by his...
Rebecca Whitten Falls
Jan 6, 2022
Rebecca “Becky” Whitten Falls, a long-time resident of Buchanan, VA, passed away quietly on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab facility in Buena Vista, VA at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Mason Falls, her son, Michael Falls, and daughter, Susan Falls. She is survived by her...
Patricia Ann White Gunter
Jan 4, 2022
Patricia Ann White Gunter, 68 of Glasgow formerly of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles William White, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Wright; Jennifer Carter and husband, Joey; son, Daniel Gunter; grandchildren, Bradley and Jacob Gunter, Tyler, Zachary, and Aiden Wright; mother, Audrey Tittle White; siblings,...
Carlton George Stickman, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
Carlton George Stickman, Jr., 60, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton, Sr. and Della Roark Stickman; and several siblings. Junior retired from DTH as a grounds keeper. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Deborah Myers Stickman; siblings and spouses, Norma and Conley Craft, Duane...
Betty "The Last Golden Girl" White
Dec 31, 2021
Betty Marion White, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday, December 31, 2021 just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday. Her complete obituary can be found online and is a beautiful story of an amazing life. Being an avid animal lover, it was suggested to honor her life, support your local animal shelter. We,...
Earcel Lee Duke Wright
Dec 28, 2021
Earcel Lee Duke Wright, 77, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Pauline Duke; brothers, Dewey and Tommy Duke; sisters, Geneva Duke and Viola Morris; sister-in-law, Sally Duke; and brother-in-law, Jackie Markham. Earcel loved all things sports, especially her beloved New York Yankees. She enjoyed traveling and...
Loretta Audrey Washington Crump
Dec 25, 2021
Loretta Audrey Washington Crump, 83 of Springwood, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Loretta was a member of Jackson Baptist Church, where she served as a deacon and a member of the choir. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Thessalonians 5:18 — “In everything give thanks;...
Betty Dudley Mcdaniel
Dec 24, 2021
Betty Dudley McDaniel, 83, of Clifton Forge, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill “Mac” McDaniel, Sr.; son, William “Billy” McDaniel, Jr., daughter, Wilma Graham; and parents, James and Hilda Dudley. She is survived by her granddaughter, Libby (DJ) Legg; great-grandchildren, Shaniece Crouch and William Jack Legg; daughter-in-law, Sandra F. McDaniel;...
Sharon Kay Spangler Thomas
Dec 23, 2021
Kay Thomas, 68, of Buchanan, has left her earthly struggles to fly high in joining her parents, Poogie and Milton Spangler, Sr. and her in-laws, Jean and Lewis Thomas. Kay’s sparkle, smile, and beautiful green eyes will be missed by all, but especially by her husband, Steve, her soulmate for 37 years. Together they had a beautiful family; sons,...
Nadine Grey Welch Aaron
Dec 23, 2021
Nadine Welch Aaron, 91 of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Kenny” Aaron; parents, George and Gladys Welch; great-granddaughter, Whitney Renee Burdette, sisters and brothers, Goldie (Ed) Falls, Major (Mildred) Welch, Ruth (Nick) Spangler, Evelyn (Merlyn) Booze, Sylvia (Hope) Fitzgerald, Louis (Betty) Welch, Junior (Janie) Welch, and Leonard Welch....
Charles Edward Pettus
Dec 21, 2021
Charles E. Pettus, 77, of Natural Bridge, was called to rest on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born January 16, 1944 in Fincastle, VA to the late Robert and Caroline Pettus and was also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Kendra Ann Tyree. He was a devoted husband to Sharon A. Tyree. Charlie was an avid fisherman and...
John Wayne Patsel
Dec 19, 2021
John Wayne Patsel, 72, of Troutville, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021., battling COVID-19 at U.V.A. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin E. and Mary M. Patsel. Left to cherish his memory are Sandra (Sue) Cochran, Nancy Kellison and Angela Tyree; and grandchildren, Mary Tolley, Nathaniel Crawford, Karah Tyree; and his pride and joy, Melynda...
June Beninghove Whitlock
Dec 19, 2021
June Beninghove Whitlock, 69, passed from this earthly life into her heavenly life on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Joyce and John R. Beninghove, Sr. plus grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Raymond Nelson Whitlock; one daughter, Lindy Nicole Whitlock Bickish...
George "Jb" Elliott Hart
Dec 18, 2021
George “JB” Hart, 65, of Roanoke passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, of a heart attack. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Clara (Ambler) Hart, of Waynesboro, brothers Robert Jr. and Steve Hart of Roanoke, and his son’s mother, Teresa (Downey) Hart. George is survived by his beloved son, Dustin Hart, of Roanoke, siblings...
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