Obituaries

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Dawn Robin Eller

Dawn Robin Eller

Mar 5, 2021

Dawn Robin Eller, 61, of Cloverdale, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Rob was a musician and had played in several bands including Southern Comfort and Elijah Blue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy Joe Eller and Della Virginia Gray Easterly Eller, and a brother, Jerry Dale Eller. Survivors include his wife, Lois Bishop Eller; daughters...

Tina Monfre

Tina Monfre

Mar 2, 2021

TINA MONFRE 7/9/1926 - 3/2/2021 On March 2nd after 10 long years, Johnny called Tina to join him in Heaven. Married for 65 years, Tina knew that John was her man when he answered the crucial question, “If cows make milk, what do bees make”? John responded, “Honey”? Tina snapped back, “FRESH”, her wit and dimples won him over....

Judith Ann Robertson

Judith Ann Robertson

Feb 25, 2021

Judith Ann Robertson, 78, of Buchanan passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her soul mate, Mark Kenny, parents, Helen and Richard Brodie, and brother, Robert Brodie. She gave her time, heart, and soul to helping people throughout her life as a nurse and teacher. Wherever she called home, she always joined with her...

Raymond "Pete" Lee Jones

Raymond "Pete" Lee Jones

Feb 19, 2021

Raymond “Pete” Jones, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Diane Jones; parents, Thomas Wilson and Ruby Jones; sisters, Inez Crouse and Shirley Redman; mother-in-law, Evelyn Fisher, and brother-in-law, Steve Niday. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Patricia Jones; daughters and sons-in-law, Casina and...

William Randolph Reed

William Randolph Reed

Feb 12, 2021

William “Randy” Randolph Reed, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was 1 of 6 children of the late Franklin Junior and Mona Lam Reed. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Joyce Reed; niece, Brandy Linkenhoker; and his 5 brothers and sister. There will be no service. Online condolences may be made at...

Joyce Ann Terry

Joyce Ann Terry

Feb 11, 2021

Joyce Ann Terry was called to be with the Lord on February 11, 2021. Joyce Ann was born on March 20, 1939, to the late Major Z. Terry and Margret Austin Terry. Joyce Ann was preceded in death by her beloved son, Louis Terry; her brothers,’ Louis, Maurice, Otis, and Kenneth Terry; sister, Shirley Terry Crenshaw, granddaughter, Talisa Terry....

Robert "Bobby" Lee Crowder

Robert "Bobby" Lee Crowder

Feb 3, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Lee Crowder, 74, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Drummond Crowder; parents, John and Atlas Crowder; and brother, Tommy Crowder. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert K. Crowder, Eric and Rebecca Crowder, Nick and Dana Crowder; step-grandchildren, Courtney and Gavin Hodge; James...

Kermit Poff Jr.

Kermit Poff Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

Kermit Poff, Jr., 77, of Thaxton passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Drain Poff; and parents, Kermit, Sr. and Lillian Poff. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Poff Thomas and Sheila Poff Hornbeck; and son, Kermit Poff III; and numerous grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at a later...

Wayne Lee Painter Sr.

Wayne Lee Painter Sr.

Jan 29, 2021

Wayne Lee Painter, Sr., 80, of Buchanan passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce, Sr. and Elsie Painter; brothers, Bruce, Jr., and Raymond Painter; and former companion, Janie Nichols. He is survived by his children and spouses, Wayne, Jr. and Tammy Painter, Mark and Mary Painter, Priscilla and Mike Bailey; grandchildren,...

Dorothy Mcfaddin Ramsey

Dorothy Mcfaddin Ramsey

Jan 28, 2021

Dorothy McFaddin Ramsey, 91, of Natural Bridge Station passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Mack Ramsey, Sr., grandson, Derek Parrent; parents, Emory and Evelyn McFaddin; brothers, Emory, Jr. and Danny J. McFaddin. She was a member of Falling Springs Presbyterian Church and retired from Burlington Industries with over 40 years...

Lama Lee Teaford

Lama Lee Teaford

Jan 27, 2021

Lama Lee Teaford, 80, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nellie Dollman Teaford; brothers, Homer Niday, Harold Teaford; and Eldry Teaford; and sister, Nancy Honts. He is survived by his wife, Frances; daughter, Geri and her husband, James; grandson, Nicholas Kern; and great-grandsons, Brian and Kowean...

Noel M. Allison

Noel M. Allison

Jan 22, 2021

Noel M. Allison, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Edith Allison; sisters, Regina Johnson and Carol Barbrow; and brother-in-law, Cyril McCaffery.He was an avid outsdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering, and never met a stranger. Noel was also a veteran and served his country in the US...

Charles "Chuck" Moore

Charles "Chuck" Moore

Jan 21, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Moore, 29, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Moore; and paternal grandmother, Joan Moore. He is survived by his son, Hayden; mother, Wendy Moore; sister, Courtney Moore and fiancee’, Billy Richmond; maternal grandparents, Sam and Charlotte Linkenhoker; aunt and uncles, Missy and Wendell Childress, Sam...

Rosemary Louise Moran Lee

Rosemary Louise Moran Lee

Jan 20, 2021

Rosemary Louise Moran Lee, 83, of Botetourt County, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lee; daughter, Donna Thrasher; parents, Edgar and Jessie Moran; and numerous brothers and sisters. Rosemary, affectionately known as Stumpy to her co-workers, retired from Groendyk with over 30 years of service. She is survived by two...

Carl Coffman Cahoon

Carl Coffman Cahoon

Jan 14, 2021

Carl C. Cahoon, 85, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Vera Cahoon; and siblings, Lorene, Frances, Ruth, George, Percy, and Frank. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jennie Lee Cahoon; daughter, Tracy Cahoon; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Memorial Services will...

Douglas Axley Lawson

Douglas Axley Lawson

Jan 14, 2021

Douglas Axley Lawson, 82, of Natural Bridge Station, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, and recently a daughter-in-law, Anna Lane. He is survived by his wife, Janet Lawson; sons, Jeff and Steve Lawson; daughter, Rhonda Lawson Godsby and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Lane Lawson, Matt and Jennifer Lawson, Stephanie Lawson, Torri Lawson;...

Leon Alvin Waldron

Leon Alvin Waldron

Jan 8, 2021

Leon Alvin Waldron, Sr of Springwood, Virginia departed this life on January 8, 2021 at the age of 78. Born May 28, 1942, Leon was born and raised in Buchanan Virginia and attended schools in Botetourt County during his youth. Leon received a certificate in auto mechanics from Botetourt Vocational School and in 1974 enlisted in the Army. He...

James Walton Switzer

James Walton Switzer

Jan 2, 2021

James "Bud" Walton Switzer age 80, of Roanoke, VA went peacefully to heaven to be with the Lord and his family that have passed. Bud was born September 6, 1940 in Craig County, VA. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Switzer and Nellie Crouch Switzer. Bud passed on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Carillon Hospital. He...

Joyce Kay Clark

Joyce Kay Clark

Jan 1, 2021

Joyce Kay Fisher Clark, 86, of Cloverdale, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mildred Fisher; brother, Jennings Fisher, and sister, Ginger Meadows. She retired from Gala Industries with over 30 years of service. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Beger; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Annette Clark; grandchildren,...

Mamie Shell Byers

Mamie Shell Byers

Dec 31, 2020

Mamie Ollie Shell Byers, 77, of Eagle Rock passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at home while under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice and her daughter. Mamie was born and grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and then moved to Salem to the Lutheran's Children Home. Later she married and had kids. Mamie was...