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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Anita Rita Clara Lambert
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...
Charles Robert Fridley
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...
Michael Lee Dunbar
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;...
Phyllis Mundy Carter
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....
Brenda Breeden Bryant
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...
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