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Kenneth Anthony Michalski
Sep 22, 2021
Dr. Kenneth A. Michalski, 83, of Troutville, passed away September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florian and Angeline Michalski; and sister, Kathleen Short. He served in the US Marine Corp and affectionately known as Dr. Bones, Kenneth graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa and practiced for over 30 years in Botetourt County....
Charles Irving Montgomery
Sep 13, 2021
Charles Irving Montgomery, 88, of Buchanan, passed away on September 13, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1933, to the late Paxton Montgomery Sr., and Ella Kelsey Montgomery. Raised in Buchanan and graduated from Buchanan High School in 1950. Charles was drafted in the Army in 1953 and served in the United States Army Infantry during the Korean...
Nancy Ann Gilliam
Sep 1, 2021
Nancy Sandidge Gilliam, 79, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Morris Gilliam, Sr.; parents, Bernard and Sadie Sandidge; and brother, Harold Sandidge. She retired with the Postal Service in Troutville, being a rural carrier for over 28 years. She was a member of Troutville Church of the Brethren...
Florence L. Jones
Sep 1, 2021
Florence L. Jones, 82, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. "Chuck" Jones; daughter, Victoria L. Davis; parents, Stanislaus and Victoria Zysk Kolodziejski; siblings,Edward Kolodzey, Julia Beehler, George Kolodzey, Wanda Vashlishan, Joseph Kolodzey, Helen Comstock, Stanislaus "Lefty” Kolodziejski, and Jean Roberson. She is survived by her daughter, Tabitha...
Zachary Ryan Sample
Aug 30, 2021
Zachary Ryan Sample, 30 years old, died on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born on July 2, 1991, in Roanoke, Virginia to beloved parents, Scott and Laurie Sample. A graduate of James River High School in Buchanan, Virginia. Zachary was a kindhearted, loving and goofy man. Caring for his younger brother, those less fortunate, and strays with equal dedication and...
Clifford Eugene Hoppe
Aug 22, 2021
Clifford Eugene Hoppe, 91, of Buchanan, Va., passed peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021. The love, pride and joy of his life was his family: wife of 64 years, Mary Joan; son, Vincent (Heather); daughter, Brenda (Chip); grandchildren, Bethany (deceased), Travis (Brittany), Bryan, and Dalton (Jo); great grandchildren, Aspen, Jovie, Sutton, and Emory. He was preceded...
Mildred (Millie) Louise Seay Lugar Tibbetts
Aug 15, 2021
Mildred Louise Seay Lugar Tibbetts (Millie), 87, of Charlottesville, formerly of Mineral, Va passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021. She was born on October 5, 1933, to the late Viva Alexander Seay and William Jennings Seay in Buchanan, Va. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Seay. Mildred loved the...
David Gordon Cahoon
Aug 14, 2021
David Gordon Cahoon, 67, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Henry and Alice Brown Cahoon. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jernell Cahoon; brother and sister-in-law; Earl H. and Marty Cahoon; step-sons, Michael (Kaylynn) Huffman, Mark (Michelle) Huffman, and Bobby (Lori) Huffman; step-grandchildren, Adam (Allison) Huffman, Taylor...
Michael Arthur Dodson
Aug 10, 2021
Michael Arthur Dodson, of Troutville, VA, left for his heavenly home on August 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue St. Clair and stepfather, Norman St. Clair; and his father, Virgil Dodson. Left to cherish his memory are; his brother, Nathan St. Clair and wife, Katherine; nephews, Nathan Jr. and Trevor of Troutville, VA; sisters,...
Wendy Abercrombie Falls
Aug 10, 2021
Wendy Abercrombie Falls, 62, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack B. and Anna Louise Abercrombie; and brothers, Jay and Terry Abercrombie. She was the Palliative Care Technician at the VA Hospital, which that position was created for her after seeing the care she showed for the veterans. She...
Alfred Shaver Ayers
Aug 8, 2021
Alfred Shaver Ayers, 74, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ayers Broughman; brother, Willie Broughman; and aunt, Nellie Ayers. He is survived by his children, Gail Ayers, Mike and Debbie Ayers, Alan Ayers, and Kristie Ayers; grandchildren, Chris and Staci, Cody, Britney and Mic, Corey and April, Austin...
Teresa Diane Lee Sawyer
Aug 4, 2021
Teresa Diane Lee Sawyer, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frankie and Rosemary Lee; sister, Donna Thrasher; and fiancé, Morris Miller. She loved her kids, grandkids and animals, they were her everything. She loved going out to eat and to the movies with her friends. She had 30+...
Mattie Elizabeth Tolley Ayers
Jul 26, 2021
Mattie Elizabeth Tolley Ayers, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was a housekeeper by trade and was preceded in death by her parents, Roy W. and Annie Noel Tolley; infant sister, Hazel Jane Tolley; and brothers, Charlie and Donnie Tolley. Survivors include her son, Michael Ayers of Roanoke; sister, Christine Higgins; brothers, James and Ralph...
Malcolm Wayne Broughman
Jul 19, 2021
Malcolm Wayne “Punk” Broughman, 73, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. Wayne or Punk served in the US Army during Viet Nam era; retired as a dispatcher for Norfolk Southern Railroad with over 40 years of service; he loved sports especially golf, baseball, and the New York Yankees; and enjoyed the beach, working on old classic cars...
Doris Tolley Smith
Jul 19, 2021
Doris Tolley Smith, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Smith; parents, Joseph and Gladys Tolley; son, Bobby “Crow” Painter; and granddaughter, Phadrae Carter. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Marty Layne; sister, Judy Vest; sisters-in-law, Rena Tolley and Dixie Tolley; and numerous nieces...
Samuel Ray Mozingo
Jul 14, 2021
Samuel “Ray” Mozingo, 79, of Vinton, took Jesus’ hand and entered his eternal home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. All who knew Ray, quickly learned he had the gift of gab. This ability to talk to anyone served him well, as an Uber driver, while in the hospital, or talking to others, he shared the gospel with everyone. He...
James Stanley Hickman
Jul 10, 2021
James Stanley Hickman, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. Stanley, a professional logger who loved hunting, fishing, walking his mountains, and foraging for mushrooms and ginseng. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Betty Sloan Hickman. Survivors include his children Todd Hickman, Michael Hickman, Karen Hickman (John) Moseley, and Jamey Hickman, all...
Penelope "Penny" Raye Obenshain Davis
Jul 7, 2021
Penelope “Penny” Obenshain Davis, 71, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Margaret Obenshain; and brother, Cary Obenshain. Survivors include her significant other of over 30 years, Danny Tucker; daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Claude Campbell, Jr.; granddaughter, Olivia Campbell; Danny’s son, Andy Rost; sister-in-law, Patty Obenshain; and...
Joyce Newcomb Lawson
Jul 7, 2021
Joyce Lawson of Eagle Rock completed her earthly journey and entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roy and Mearl (Hill) Newcomb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a special aunt and uncle, Woody and Pearl Newcomb, Woody being Roy's brother and Pearl being Mearl's...
Delbert Dean Harris
Jun 29, 2021
Delbert Dean Harris, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin Lee and Estelle Painter Harris; brothers, Earl, Delano, and Newton Harris; and sisters, Bennie Muterspaugh and Eleanor Harris. He graduated from Fincastle High School in 1954, served in the US Army from 1954 to 1957, worked at the...
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