Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...