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Alice Marie Hamilton
Jul 17, 2022
Alice Marie Hamilton, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hamilton, Sr.; parents, Carl, Sr. and Dorothy Childress; sister, Louise Hamilton; and brother, Carl “Nutsie” Childress, Jr. She is survived by her children, Daryl Hamilton, Teresa Crutchfield, Lloyd Hamilton, and Cecil Hamilton; “special” son, Kenny Shafer; grandchildren, Morgan...
Floyd Murray Markham
Jul 10, 2022
Floyd Murray Markham, 89, of Buchanan, went home to be with his Lord Jesus on Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born, lived, and died at home on his family’s farm, leaving it only for the two years that he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was born December 2, 1932, to...
Derick Wayne Vassar
Jul 2, 2022
Derick “Do Do” Wayne Vassar, 44, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Garry Vassar. He enjoyed watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady, and Basketball; but mostly time on his phone was his utmost passion. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Phylis Vassar and Gary Brooks;...
Linda Lee Watson Wickline
Jul 1, 2022
Linda W. Wickline, 63, of Buchanan, passed away Friday July 1, 2022. Linda graduated from the UVa School of Bank Management and was employed by VMI in Lexington as the Assistant Bursar. She was a huge supporter of agriculture and was a member of the Botetourt County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. Linda enjoyed gardening and camping but most of...
Harold Dean Paderick
Jun 30, 2022
Harold “Dean” Paderick, 79 of Troutville, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, after complications from a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Barbara Bryant Paderick, parents, E.L. “Pat ”Paderick, Sr and Thelma Barnett Paderick. Dean was born in Quantico VA on July 18, 1942 and lived in Troutville for the majority...
Chester Earl Hollingsworth
Jun 28, 2022
Chester Earl Hollingsworth, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Chester, originally from Forest, Mississippi, was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Trail Hollingsworth; parents, Hollis G. Hollingsworth and Gladys Graham Hollingsworth. Also deceased are his brothers, Billy W. Hollingsworth, H. Glenn Hollingsworth, and Doyle Hollingsworth; sister, Nell Weems; and nephew, Jimmy Hayden. Surviving of Chester’s...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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....
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