Obituaries

Oct 15, 2021

Anita Rita Clara Lambert, formerly of Eagle Rock VA, passed away on October 15, 2021. She was born January 16, 1936, in Detroit, MI to the late Marianna Anita Scalzi Clara and Frank Dominic “One Punch” Clara. She was married to the late Commander Francis Richard “Dick” Lambert for fifty-five years; together, they resided in Eagle Rock for forty-seven...

Oct 14, 2021

Charles Robert “Bobby” Fridley died peacefully on October 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. A long-time member and officer of his church, his life revolved around faith, family, friends and sports. An accomplished athlete in his own right, he was a diehard UVA sports fan. He rarely missed a home or away UVA Football game and was always accompanied...

Oct 11, 2021

Michael Lee Dunbar, 59, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred E. Dunbar. He is survived by his sons, Barry Gearheart and wife, Andrea, Isaiah Dunbar and Jessica Miller, and Elijah Dunbar; former spouse, Michelle Dunbar; grandchildren, Allie Cundiff, Noah Gearheart, Zackery Dunbar, Nevaeh Dunbar, and Tanner Gearheart;...

Oct 9, 2021

Phyllis Mundy Carter, 84 of Lula, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. Phyllis was born on November 19, 1936, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Lloyd and Ruby Mundy. She was preceded in death by William (Billy) Richard Carter, her loving husband of 25 years and her son, Scott Thomas Carter....

Oct 7, 2021

Brenda Breeden Bryant, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Bryant; parents, George and Dorothy “Toots” Breeden; and brothers, Stevie “Reno” and George “Rope” Breeden. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Lee Bryant; cousins, Gerald and Rita Breeden; numerous nieces and nephews including special nephews, Troy...

Oct 4, 2021

Sep 27, 2021

RONALD W. WELCH Ronald (Bip) Welch 69, went to join the angels on the early morning of Sept. 27, 2021. He was born to George and Elizabeth Welch on January 8, 1952. He received his education in Salem, Va. Bip accepted Christ at an early age. He worked as a brick mason and carpenter for his brother for many...

Sep 26, 2021

Rosalie Green Cahoon, 89, of Fincastle, passed away September 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Cline Cahoon; parents, Ballard and Ruby Painter Green; brothers, Marion and Barney Green; sister, Darlene Green Fleshman; brothers-in-law, George, Carl, and Frank Cahoon, and sisters-in-law, Ruth Edgecombe, Francis Green, and Lorene Lucas. She retired from the Botetourt County School...

Sep 25, 2021

Charles “Chuck” G. Stinnett, Jr., 62, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles, Sr. and Margaret Stinnett. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Claire and Matt Corbin; former spouse, Virginia Stinnett; and sisters, Rebecca Stinnett, Sara (Fred) Mason, and Kathleen (Ray) Bennett. According to Chuck’s wishes, his...

Sep 25, 2021

Cathy Clark Mayo, 66, of Glasgow, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie Clark. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James “Donnie” Mayo; children and spouses, Belinda M. and Wayne Tucker, B. Monique and Linky Ingram, Zachary W. and Sherri Mayo; 6 grandchildren; siblings and spouses,...

Sep 22, 2021

Mitchell Samuel Mason, Jr., 64, of Vinton, formerly of Summerlee, WV and Antioch, CA passed September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell, Sr. and Joyce Boothe Mason; grandsons, Wyatt Samuel and Luke Samuel Mason; brothers, James A. and Jeffrey W. Mason; sister, Marlena Garcia; and step-sister, Linda Nava. He began his music ministry as...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...