Obituaries

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Geneva Lou Irene Niday Hayes

Geneva Lou Irene Niday Hayes

Nov 17, 2020

Geneva Lou Irene Niday Hayes, 84, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Mrs. Hayes had retired from Fred Whitaker in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Niday and Mary Christine Jones Niday Byrd; son, Terry Hayth; grandchildren, Dustin Hayth, Terry Hayth, Jr., Jason Newcomb, and Christopher Newcomb; and great-grandson, Gannon Hayth. Survivors include...

Paula Katherine Ferguson

Paula Katherine Ferguson

Nov 17, 2020

Paula Katherine Henry Wolski Ferguson, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy William Ferguson; parents, Harold and Maxine Brown Henry. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Angel and Norman "Rabbit" Dudley of Buchanan; son, Richard Wolski, Jr. of Hopewell, VA; grandchildren, Ashley Wolski of Hopewell, VA, Olivia Wolski...

Catherine Hall Lee

Catherine Hall Lee

Nov 16, 2020

Catherine Hall Lee, 80, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Catherine was a US Navy veteran serving 4 years as a communication expert. She is survived by her husband of 59 years and 2 months, Isom "Jack" Lee; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Denise Lee; daughter, Sonja M. DuPont; granddaughter, Kristen M. DuPont; brother, David (Judy)...

Cary William Obenshain

Cary William Obenshain

Nov 12, 2020

Cary William Obenshain, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Thursday November 12, 2020. Mr. Obenshain was an owner/operator of gas stations in Troutville, Plantation Road, Wildwood Road, Apperson and Brandon Roads. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Young Obenshain; sons, Christopher D. Obenshain of Charlottesville, and Derek R. Obenshain of Troutville; daughter, Kimberly A. Fickey of...

Betty Marie Light

Betty Marie Light

Nov 10, 2020

Betty Marie Light, 62, of Eagle Rock, formerly of Florence, SC and Asheville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She loved gardening, flowers, and hunting. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, William Mason and Sally Bobbitt Light. She is survived by her love and faithful English Setter companion, Deuce; her sister and brother-in-law, Robin and...

James Monroe Hayth

James Monroe Hayth

Nov 10, 2020

James Monroe Hayth, 84, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday November 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sible Ramey Hayth; sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Cindi Hayth, Monty and Luana Hayth, Bennett and Carrie Hayth; grandchildren, Lynn Jr., Terry, Christopher, Eric, Alex, Megan, Zachary, and Gabrielle; great-grandchildren, Addison, Adian, and Haylen. Visitation will be held...

Mary Jane Foutz

Mary Jane Foutz

Nov 9, 2020

Riley Stephen Foutz and Mary Jane Foutz On October 27, 1929, Riley Stephen Foutz was born to Wordie and Terressa Wheeler Foutz in Bedford County, Va. He departed his earthly home for his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2020. He was survived by his wife, Mary Foutz. He was predeceased by his parents and...

Mary Jane Noell Foutz

Mary Jane Noell Foutz

Nov 9, 2020

Mary Jane Foutz, 89, of Jordantown, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born in Bedford County, Virginia on July 22, 1931 to the late Reginald and Lucille Noell. Mary Jane worked with the public most of her life , enjoying meeting and talking to people and never met a...

Barbara Silvea Helms

Barbara Silvea Helms

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara Silvea Helms, 73, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" Helms, Sr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mickey and Glenda Helms; Michael and Mechele Helms; grandchildren, Santana, Chris, Michael, and Anna; great-grandchildren, Lily, Elizabeth, Natalie, and Thomas. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Monday, November 9,...

Ashton Edgar "Cotton" Stinnett

Ashton Edgar "Cotton" Stinnett

Nov 2, 2020

Ashton Edgar Stinnett, Jr., known as "Cotton", age 90, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home in Buchanan, Virginia. Born October 24, 1930 in Buchanan, Virginia, he was the son of late Ashton E. Stinnett SR and Irene (Flippo) Stinnett. Ashton was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Stinnett Griffin; his sister, Nell Fountain; his brother-in-law,...

David Allen Linthicum

David Allen Linthicum

Nov 2, 2020

David Allen Linthicum, 65, passed away Monday November 2, 2020. He was retired from Virginia Department of Transportation and served with the Eagle Rock Fire Department for over 34 years. David is preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Rossel and Virginia Sue Cox Linthicum; and sister, Arlene Linthicum. He is survived by his wife, Terry Rae Linthicum; children,...

Kenneth Monroe Mcconnell

Kenneth Monroe Mcconnell

Oct 30, 2020

Kenneth Monroe McConnell, 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was a longtime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Kenneth is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Annie McConnell; his parents, Ryland and Mary "Murrell" Broughman McConnell; brother, Everett L. McConnell; nephews, Dale McConnell and Johnny Story. He is survived by...

Edward Thomas Schulz

Edward Thomas Schulz

Oct 28, 2020

Edward Thomas Schulz, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020 in the home that he loved. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dolores Schulz; parents, Edward and Loretta Schulz; and sister, Anne Stahl. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Debbie Schulz; son, Edward T. Schulz, Jr. and wife, Mary Beth;...

Linda Lou Goad

Linda Lou Goad

Oct 25, 2020

Linda Lou France Goad, 77, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. Linda worked for Tultex for over 23 years and HSN for over 10 years. She is preceded in death by her former husband, Kenneth Goad and his parents, James and Clara Goad, and sister-in-law, Barbara Goad. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Tina Goad;...

Sherry Lynn Rucker

Sherry Lynn Rucker

Oct 14, 2020

Sherry Lynn Rucker of Buchanan Va, was Born November 21, 1959 in Roanoke Va ,Sherry passed away peacefully at her home on October 14th.2020 after a courageous battle with ALS, (Lou Gerigs disease) With only losing the love of her life, James Samuel Rucker III, Two months and 13 days ago, after being together for 34 years. Sherry worked...

Daniel Ray Thomas

Daniel Ray Thomas

Oct 13, 2020

Daniel Ray "Danny" Thomas, 53, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Lusby Thomas; mother, Thelma Moran Thomas; brother, Eddie Thomas; and pet companion, Baby Girl. He is survived by cousins, Vickie St. Clair and Debbie Moak; aunts, Irene Moran, Ruth McFalls, and Rosemary Lee; uncle, Wesley Moran; many special...

Troy Lee Morris

Troy Lee Morris

Oct 8, 2020

Troy Lee Morris, 52, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Jerry Morris and Raymond Parker. He is survived by his children, Dustin Fisher; Stormy Deaver and husband, Travis; Kamrhen Thompson; and Eithen Morris; grandchildren, Luke and August; mother, Vicky Parker and companion, Ronnie Baucom; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy Mae...

Lawrence V. Persinger

Lawrence V. Persinger

Sep 26, 2020

Lawrence V. Persinger, 95, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Bateman Persinger; son, Lawrence K. Persinger; daughter, Donna M. Neal; and 3 brothers. He is survived by sister, Lucille Dudding of New Castle; children, Betty Sharon Frayser, Karen E. Bridgewater, Gregory A. Persinger, Ernest D. Persinger; companion,...

Juanita Allen Harris

Juanita Allen Harris

Sep 13, 2020

Juanita Allen Harris, 83, of Troutville, born June 29th, 1937 in Hinton, WV, went to be with the Lord September 13th, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marie Allen and father, Charlie Allen, as well as her brothers, Norman Dean Allen and Edgar (Pedro) Allen, and sisters, Anna Lilly and Alice (Susie) Reed. She is survived...

Douglas Albert Corbett

Douglas Albert Corbett

Sep 12, 2020

Douglas A. Corbett, 77, of Botetourt County, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 12, 2020. He served proudly in Antarctica in the United States Navy and was stationed and part of Operation Deep Freeze. He was an electrician by trade in and around the Washington D.C. area. He was a member of the American Legion and...