Obituaries

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Rhonda Scott

Rhonda Scott

Mar 29, 2022

Rhonda Scott, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Sydney McCune, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Chester Scott; mother, Darlene McCune; brother and sister-in-law, Sydney, Jr. and Tina McCune; sisters-in-law, Susan (Dennis) Jones and Teresa (Curtis) Cadd; and God-son, William Lee Simpson. It was Rhonda’s request...

Jane  Eubank Fultz

Jane Eubank Fultz

Mar 25, 2022

Jane Eubank Fultz, 90, of Buchanan, Va., passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold David Fultz; parents, James L. and Minnie Layman Eubank; brothers, Jimmy, Carl and Ralph Eubank. Jane had worked for Groendyk in Buchanan for many years, loved her family, cooking and baking. She is survived by her son...

Kenneth Ray Lawson

Kenneth Ray Lawson

Mar 23, 2022

Kenneth Ray Lawson, 63, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2022. Kenny had been employed by Norfolk Southern and was a brick mason for many years. He also was a Cub Scout Leader. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, George Ferrel Lawson and Norma Gray Hayes Lawson; brothers, Bruce, Larry, David, Ferrel, and Phillip Lawson;...

Albert Lee Johnson, Jr.

Albert Lee Johnson, Jr.

Mar 14, 2022

Albert Lee Johnson, Jr., 74, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. “Jr.” was born September 1, 1947, serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Lexington during the Vietnam era. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee, Sr. and Mildred Teaford Johnson, and brother, Randall Wayne Johnson. He is survived by his wife,...

Samuel Dawson Smith

Samuel Dawson Smith

Mar 14, 2022

Samuel Dawson Smith, 67, of Boones Mill, passed away Monday morning, March 14, 2022. Sam was an aircraft maintenance specialist with US Air. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Carson Smith and Iris Iola Henley Smith. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Beth Bower Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Grey and Megan Smith; grandson, Jaxson Smith;...

James Norman Dooley

James Norman Dooley

Feb 28, 2022

James Norman Dooley “PawPaw”, 80, of Fincastle, joined his wife of 52 years, Susie Dooley in Heaven on Monday, February 28, 2022. Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Martha Dooley; brother, Raymond Dooley; sister, Margie Hammond; and granddaughter, Angela Crabb. Norman was a man of few words but lived his life...

Judith Mundy Thompson

Judith Mundy Thompson

Feb 25, 2022

Judith Mundy Thompson, forever 29, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at her home with family by her side and became whole again. Judy and her twin brother, Jerry, were born October 26, 1938 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Ashby Frederick, Sr. and Blanch Adams Mundy. She grew up with seven siblings in Springwood along the...

Ray Richard Noell

Ray Richard Noell

Feb 21, 2022

Ray Richard Noell, 85, of Bedford County (Jordantown) went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was a devoted Husband, Dad, Grandad (Gengay) and Great Grandad and Sunday School Teacher at Barnhardt Baptist Church. He dedicated his life to serving God and caring for his family and friends. He loved fishing, NASCAR and bluegrass,...

Timothy Eugene Alexander

Timothy Eugene Alexander

Feb 18, 2022

On February 18, 2022 we found out Timothy Eugene Alexander had been called home to be with the Lord just short of his 54th birthday. He was born on March 8, 1968 to the late Weldon Eugene and Rosa Pauline McCormick Alexander. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Palmer and Louise Alexander and...

Joel Wesley Matthews

Joel Wesley Matthews

Feb 16, 2022

Joel Wesley Matthews, 50, of Roanoke, died February 16, 2022. He was born January 10, 1972 to the late Henry Mason Matthews Sr and Maxine Matthews. Including his parents, he was also preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; brothers, Kevin Matthews and Henry Mason Matthews Jr. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and...

Edward Dean Woodson

Edward Dean Woodson

Feb 14, 2022

Edward Dean Woodson, age 77, passed away on February 14, 2022 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Virginia. Dean was a life-long resident of Eagle Rock, Virginia. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, and worked his entire career at Westvaco in Covington, Virginia. Dean loved reading, golf, and hunting. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Brack Irvie...

Sylvia Stinnett Mason

Sylvia Stinnett Mason

Feb 14, 2022

Sylvia Stinnett Mason, 81, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe, Sr. and Fannie Lyle Stinnett; sisters, JoAnne Spangler and Kathy Agnor; and brother-in-law, Bernard Mason. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Douglas B. Mason, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas, Jr. and Laura Mason; daughters and...

Charles Lamar Downs

Charles Lamar Downs

Feb 12, 2022

Charles Lamar (Charlie) Downs, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Beaulah Downs; brothers, J. E. Downs and Wesley Downs; and sister, Linda Thompson. Charlie is survived by his wife, Cindy R. Downs of Buchanan; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Rachel Downs of Roanoke;...

John Trent Clemmer

John Trent Clemmer

Feb 11, 2022

John Trent Clemmer, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dolly Clemmer; first wife, Joan M. Clemmer; sisters, Nathalie McCullough, Virginia Hall, and Ferrell Amos; brothers, Curtis and Bud Clemmer; and granddaughter, Carlotta Smail. He is survived by his “wife” of 22 years, Shirley Hood; daughters and...

Mary Hazel Hollingsworth

Mary Hazel Hollingsworth

Feb 10, 2022

Mary T. Hollingsworth, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry W. and Viola Simpson Trail; brother, Rodney L. Trail; and brothers-in-law, Hugh Jones and David Amos. She is survived by her husband, Chester E. Hollingsworth; and son, Reginald B. Hollingsworth of the home; also son, Jeffery B. Hollingsworth...

Edith Virginia Smith

Edith Virginia Smith

Feb 7, 2022

Edith Virginia Duvall Smith, 94, of Buchanan, passed away on February 7, 2022. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Guy A. Smith; parents, Richard H. and Harriett Yeomans Duvall; brother, Richard Duvall, Jr.; sisters; Elexia Rowen, Mabel Duvall, Hazel Fritter, and Nancy Isham. Survivors include her numerous nieces and nephews and her caretaker, Robin Tawney Markham. A...

Clyde Markham, Jr.

Clyde Markham, Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Clyde has been promoted, having been called to make his final move to be with his savior on February 2,2022. He was a Christian, a saved sinner called to preach when he was 16 years old. He was born at the old Madison Hospital in Madison, West Virginia on May 1,1958 to Clyde Markham, Sr., and Josie Tincher Markham....

Tammy D Fitzpatrick

Tammy D Fitzpatrick

Feb 4, 2022

Tammy D. Fitzpatrick, 62, of Eagle Rock formerly of Allamuchy, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Fitzpatrick; brothers, Bill, Charlie, and Timmy Fitzpatrick; and daughter, Amanda Fitzpatrick. She is survived by her partner of 26 years, Matt Katzenstien, Sr.; children, Angie (John) Jones, Matthew Katzenstien, Jr., Kendra Katzenstein,...

Susan Rae Lavender

Susan Rae Lavender

Feb 1, 2022

Susan Rae Lavender, 50, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Edward Lavender. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Sue and Ralph Darienzo; brother, Stacey Lavender; half-sister, Amanda Letchford; and numerous other family members and pool friends. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Online...

Richard  Raymond George

Richard Raymond George

Jan 30, 2022

Richard Raymond George, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Richard was a U S Army veteran serving in Viet Nam, retired from Roanoke Cement after 45 years of service, and enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and motorcycles. He was a member of Lithia United Methodist Church and he loved his church family. He was preceded in...