Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Thomas Milton Spangler

Thomas Milton Spangler

Dec 8, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” “Papaw” Milton Spangler, 82 of Buchanan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Jean Proffitt Spangler; mother and father, Thomas Matthew and Ruth Welch Spangler; sister and brother-in-law, Iris and Lynden Hill; brothers, Ricky and Tony Spangler; and numerous members of Jean’s...

Ricky Gene Love

Ricky Gene Love

Dec 3, 2021

Ricky Gene Love, 68, of Botetourt County, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sydney Love. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Travis Palmer; son, Chris Love; grandchildren, Sophia, Ariel, and Anakin; and sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Boliver Deacon. Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, December...

Stella Adeline Dudley Peery

Stella Adeline Dudley Peery

Dec 1, 2021

Stella A. Dudley Peery, 84, of Buchanan, went to meet her sweet Jesus surrounded by her daughters and caregivers on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Peery; mother, Lettie A. Dudley; “sons”, Carl David May, Sr. and Charles P. Giles, Sr.; brothers, Dickie and Junior Dudley; and sisters-in-law, Betty, Judy, and...

William Earl Dunbar

William Earl Dunbar

Nov 30, 2021

William Earl ( Bud, Buster) Dunbar, 76, of Cloverdale, VA, departed this life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 30, 2021 after a long illness. He transitioned to his heavenly mansion with his beloved Jo Ann, his wife of nearly 60 years by his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Ottie Dunbar,...

Aubrey Lee Crouch

Aubrey Lee Crouch

Nov 30, 2021

Aubrey Lee Crouch, 70, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Mary Crouch; sisters, Betty Jean Winn, Mildred Mae Markham, and Daisy Marie Fowler; brothers, Otho William Crouch, Fred Lester Sloan, Robert Turner Crouch, James Albert Crouch, and Gary Wayne Crouch. He is survived by his daughter and...

Richard "Tommy" Francis Wood

Richard "Tommy" Francis Wood

Nov 23, 2021

Richard “Tommy” Francis Wood, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born in Clifton Forge, VA, to the late Francis Richard and Mildred Virginia Shupe Wood, and lived most of his life in Troutville. Tommy was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a military K-9 trainer. He then came home and was...

Joyce Saville Stull

Joyce Saville Stull

Nov 18, 2021

Joyce Saville Stull, 91, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Budd “B” Stull, Jr.; parents, Cline, Sr. and Cecile Saville; sister-in-law, Joyce Saville; and nephew, Patrick Saville. She was a Registered Nurse for many years in numerous facilities. She enjoyed sports, played basketball in high school, and...

James Alfred Dupree

James Alfred Dupree

Nov 16, 2021

James Alfred Dupree, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. James took over his father’s insurance business and formed Dupree Insurance Agency. James was a loving person; he loved his family and friends and he loved to talk with them and have conversations. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carl and Thelma Camper Dupree;...

Dwayne Kevin Swartz

Dwayne Kevin Swartz

Nov 14, 2021

Dwayne Kevin Swartz, 59, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. Dwayne was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by a infant son, Austin Swartz; paternal grandparents Denny and Virginia Swartz; and maternal grandparents, Myrtle and John Haynes. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Virginia Raye Long Swartz;...

Arthur Leon Johns

Arthur Leon Johns

Nov 10, 2021

Arthur Leon Johns passed away peacefully at his home in Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021, at the age of 81. Funeral services with military honors will be held graveside at 11 am on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at Forest Grove Baptist Church cemetery in Eagle Rock, Virginia. Leon was born on April 12th, 1940, to Teddy D...

Lorraine Elizabeth Stultz Blount

Lorraine Elizabeth Stultz Blount

Nov 6, 2021

Lorraine Stultz Blount went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 6, 2021, at the age of 94. She was received into her eternal home after a long journey with Dementia. Lorraine was one of the sweetest and most kindhearted person, you would ever meet. She loved the Lord, and always looked forward to attending church. She...

Robert Wayne Sweet

Robert Wayne Sweet

Nov 4, 2021

Robert “Bob” Wayne Sweet, age 73 of Roanoke, VA passed away on November 4, 2021. He was proceeded in death by his parents William “Bill” and Edna Louise Sweet. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher “Chris” Sweet and Cary (Jessica) Sweet; daughter, Elizabeth C. Sweet; three grandsons, Christopher II, Gannon and Liam Sweet; brother Jerry (Sue) Sweet; nieces,...

Gary Wayne Crouch

Gary Wayne Crouch

Nov 2, 2021

Gary Wayne Crouch, 67, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Mary Crouch; sisters, Betty J. Winn, Mildred Mae Markham, and Daisy Marie Fowler; brothers, Otho William Crouch, Fred Lester Sloan, Robert Turner Crouch, and James Albert Crouch. He is survived by his sons, Bradley Brogan; Joseph Crouch...

Mary Amanda Cameron

Mary Amanda Cameron

Nov 2, 2021

Mary Amanda Cameron, 47, of Cloverdale passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Wendell A. Cameron; grandparents, Norman and June Garrett, Leroy Cameron, Shannon and Lucy McCampbell. Born on September 21, 1974, in Chattanooga, TN, she was a 1992 graduate from James River High School and...

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Carson Fralin

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Carson Fralin

Oct 30, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Carson Fralin of Blue Ridge, Virginia passed away on October 30th, 2021. Preceded in death by her son Matthew Scott Fralin and her parents Thelma Carter Carson and Marvin Eugene Carson, Becky was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter Sarah J. Fralin of Blue Ridge, Virginia, daughter-in-law Jennifer Fralin...

Boyd  Vernon Shaver, Jr.

Boyd Vernon Shaver, Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Boyd Vernon Shaver Jr., 88, of Roanoke, Virginia went to be with our Lord, Friday, October 29th, 2021. Born August 27th, 1933, in Buchanan, Virginia, he was the son of Boyd (Senior) and Ruth Shaver and brother of Barbara (Shaver) Templeton. He attended and graduated from Buchanan High School where he was the...

Linda Branch Simmons

Linda Branch Simmons

Oct 24, 2021

Linda Gail Branch Simmons was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, October 24th at 59 years old. Waiting for her was her husband Barry, the love of her life. Linda was an amazing mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was kind, generous, strong, and brave. She was always willing to help a friend in need or bring a smile to...

Shelley Paige Metz Fridley

Shelley Paige Metz Fridley

Oct 24, 2021

Shelley Paige Metz Fridley (Paige) June 10, 1953 – October 24, 2021 Daughter of Clarence Dudley Metz, Sr and Marjorie Brewbaker Metz Watts passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, her stepfather William W. Watts, and granddaughter Bevan Paige Mechalske. She is survived by daughters Shelley Terry and Larra Fridley, granddaughter Kinsey Whittington, brother...

Calvin Thomas Hodges

Calvin Thomas Hodges

Oct 19, 2021

Calvin Thomas Hodges, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Edward Hodges and Gertrude Virginia Clark Hodges Mullins; sister, Esther Gordon; brothers, James E., Kenneth, and Clyde D. Hodges. Survivors include his daughters, Sasha and April Hodges; sister, Judy Meador; brothers, Dennis and Barbara Hodges, John Hodges, and...

Dwight Roland Moretz

Dwight Roland Moretz

Oct 18, 2021

Dwight Roland Moretz, 87, of Buchanan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol Moretz, his four daughters and sons-in-law; Janet and Chris Theimer, Linda and Mike Meese, Sandra Noell, and Susan and Tom Williamson; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also survived by his...