Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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;...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 16, 2021

Theresa A. Stevens, 60, of Botetourt County, passed away on December 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joann and Garland Crawford. Theresa is survived by her husband, Kenneth Stevens; daughters, Brandi (Jason) Duncan, Tammie (Chad) Turner; grandchildren, Kinnice Turner, Corbin Duncan, Riley Duncan; Brothers, Raymond (Carrie) Crawford, Daniel Crawford as well as lots of extended...

Dec 14, 2021

Isom “Jack” Jackson Lee, Jr., 86, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isom, Sr. and Grace Lee, and wife, Catherine Hall Lee. He is survived by his; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Denise Lee; daughter, Sonja M. DuPont; granddaughter, Kristen DuPont Buhr; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Hayden Burh; and...

Dec 13, 2021

Clarence Norman Hosey, 71, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Mary Hosey; brother, Roger Hosey; and sister, Dorothy Green He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Hosey; children and spouses, Tracy and Christopher Peery, Chastity and Pete Whitley, Bryan Hosey, Cody and...

Dec 12, 2021

Guy Liviston Vanness, 81, of Troutville, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Bernice Vanness; sister, Emily Vanness, and grandson, Bradley Vanness. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janice Ann Vanness; sons and daughters-in-law, Bret and Jinnie Vanness, Rusty and Linda Vanness; grandchildren, Johanna Vanness, Stephanie...

Dec 12, 2021

Dec 11, 2021

Julia Elizabeth Newcomb Norton “Julie”, 52, of Botetourt County, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 after a courageous but brief struggle. She inspired many by her courage and faith during her battle. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Brooks Newcomb; father, Roger Newcomb; and grandparents, J.D. “Hawkie” and Mary Hawkins and William and Louise Newcomb....

Dec 11, 2021

Dec 10, 2021

Barbara Ann Thomas Hale, 84, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born March 17, 1937 in Prince George’s County, Maryland and preceded in death by her parents, James William and Pearl Virginia Boswell Thomas; brothers, James Benjamin Thomas and James Marshall Thomas; sisters, Mary J. Warren and Margaret M. Warren; and father of her...

Dec 8, 2021

Eunice Crouch Linkenhoker, 94, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Bill” Linkenhoker; parents, Oscar Sales and Martha Markham Crouch; daughter, Rachel Tolley; daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Sexton. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rodger and Nancy Linkenhoker of Buchanan, David and Christina Linkenhoker of Bedford; daughter...