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Elsie Jane Hodges Clark
Mar 20, 2026
Elsie Hodges Clark, 95, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. Born on November 21, 1930, she lived a life centered on faith, family, and a deep love for those around her.Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Ernest J. "Junior" Clark; her parents, James and Florence Hodges; and her siblings: Cary...
Karen Marie Kelley
Mar 17, 2026
Karen Marie Kelley, of Botetourt County, passed away on March 17, 2026.
She was a lot of things to a lot of people — strong, loving, funny, smart, and endlessly supportive — and if you were lucky enough to be in her inner circle, you knew exactly how loved you were. She didn’t try to be funny.
That was the thing. Karen...
Shirley Anne Dudley
Mar 15, 2026
Shirley Anne Miller Dudley, 85, of Natural Bridge, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton "Toots" Dudley; parents, Robert William "Bill" and Margaret Frazier Miller; and brother, Robert Lee Miller, Sr.
She was a long time member of Collierstown Baptist Church, loved cooking and canning, and enjoyed entertaining her family and friends.
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Faye Allison Campbell
Mar 14, 2026
Faye Allison Stevens Campbell, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roderick Burton and Blanche Lorene Stevens.
She is survived by her son, Tommy Campbell; daughter, Mellissa Campbell; and sisters, Sharon Dunbar and Donna Stevens (Clayton Gibson).
Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Pleasant...
David Russell Palmer
Mar 14, 2026
David “General” Russell Palmer, 76, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murray and Marie Palmer. Born February 27, 1950 in Staunton, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and went on to service in the US Marine Corp. He was a teacher, a carpenter, and a furniture maker passing...
Melissa Dawn Tinsley
Mar 13, 2026
Melissa Dawn Jones Tinsley, 55, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Garland Jones and Virginia Ann Stoots Jones; niece, Amanda Jones; and fur babies, Rocko, Shooter, Miranda, and Aubrey.
Melissa is survived by her husband of 26 years, James R. Tinsley, Jr.; sons, James Stoots (Jeannie), and Tony Tinsley;...
Marshall Wayne Layman
Mar 11, 2026
Marshall Wayne Layman, 78, of Buchanan, went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodie Earl and Rebecca Virginia Layman; sister, Pat L. Turner; and brother, Joe Layman.
He is survived by his son, Jerry Wayne Layman; sister, Carolyn L. Hambrick; sister-in-law, Nancy Layman; and many nieces and nephews.
Marshall was...
Bobby "Tinker" Dudley
Mar 7, 2026
Bobby “Tinker” Dudley, 77, of Glasgow, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Josephine Dudley; brothers, Norman, Leonard, Billy, Robert, and Earl Dudley.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Dudley; son, Bobby Lee Buntin; step-daughters, Debbie (Franklin Williams) Ayers and Donna (Billy) Snuffer; grandchildren, Evelyn Ayers, Michelle...
Martha Myers Hayslett
Mar 6, 2026
Martha Ann Myers Hayslett, 74, of Clifton Forge, formerly of Gala, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Charles Edward Hayslett; and parents Frank, Jr. and Dorothy Simmons Myers.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Amanda Hayslett; daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Derek Wiley; grandchildren, Brooklyn...
Meghan Elizabeth Hickok
Feb 25, 2026
Meghan Elizabeth Hickok, 25, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 25, 2026.
Though Meghan faced complex medical issues throughout her life, they never diminished her desire to help others. She was a fierce advocate for those navigating complicated health conditions and a champion for service dog programs. Meghan loved animals of all kinds, cherished the...
Christopher Kenneth Ellis
Feb 24, 2026
Christopher Kenneth Ellis, 52, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Barty Welden Ellis; and sister, Robin A. Chambers.
He is survived by his fiancée, Brandy Reedy; brothers, Robert Ellis and Justin Ellis; mother, Judy Trail Minor; stepmother, Ann Ellis; future bonus kids, Dakota, Trey, Summer, and Sierra; numerous loving...
Jimmy Clinton Mundy, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Jimmy Clinton Mundy, Sr., 80, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy Clinton “Mutt” Mundy and Ethel Charlene Nuckoles Mundy; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Sonny Spangler; brother, Tommy Mundy; and sister, Charlene Reynolds.
Jimmy worked at Blue Ridge Transfer and the Roanoke Cement Plant as an equipment operator. His hobbies...
Dean Dewalt Goode
Feb 16, 2026
Dean Dewalt Goode, 65, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Shorter Goode, and numerous other special family members who welcomed him home.
He was a loving husband and showered his son and granddaughters with patient care every day. Dean devoted more than 45 years of dedicated service to Mohawk,...
David Wayne Simmons
Feb 14, 2026
David W. Simmons, 67, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away on February 14, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Bradley Wayne and Jessica Simmons; his daughter, Kristen “Tater” Simmons (Jason Redcross); and his cherished grandchildren, Sidney Simmons and Maddox Simmons. He shared a lifelong friendship with Carol Simmons, the mother of his children. He is also survived by his sister, Tammy...
Mary Brown Clement
Feb 13, 2026
Mary Brown Clement was called to her Heavenly home on February 13, 2026. Mary was born in Concord, Va. on September 10, 1953, to Ernest and Peggy Brown. She leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years George Michael Clement (Mike), her son Jeffrey (Jeff) Allen Brown (Donna), her grandson Joel Brown, and granddaughter Sadie Brown who gave her five...
Jefferson "JB" Bayard Stevens, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Jefferson Bayard “JB” Stevens, Jr., born February 7, 1962, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 64 in Roanoke. He spent most of his life in Botetourt County and lived the last ten years in Roanoke City.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jefferson Bayard Stevens, Sr., and his nephew, Jared Boblett. He is survived by...
Mollie Angell Wood
Feb 9, 2026
Mollie Angell Wood went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday evening, February 9, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1937.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessy Newton Wood; parents, Caleb Angell and Calestia Hale Angell; sisters Maggie, Edith, and Shirley; and her brother Marshall.
She is survived by her son, Larry Wood, and...
Hester Lou Wymer Milliner
Feb 7, 2026
Hester Lou Wymer Milliner, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Lee Wymer and Emma Evelyn King Wymer; daughter, Joyce Milliner; and sister, Carolyn Wymer.
Hester enjoyed sewing, tending to her flowers, and assisting with pastoring churches.
Left to cherish Hester’s memory are her husband of 62 years, Douglas Milliner,...
Leon William LeFlore
Feb 6, 2026
Leon William "Poochie" LeFlore, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.W. LeFlore and Janie Lee Wilson LeFlore; and a brother, Lemel LeFlore. Poochie was a U S Navy veteran and a hardworking provider who loved God, his family, and his churches, Valley View Baptist Church in Buchanan serving faithfully...
John Henry "Johnny: Harris
Jan 25, 2026
John Henry "Johnny" Harris, 82, of Troutville, passed away on January 25, 2026, at his home. Johnny was born in Botetourt County to the late Samuel Bedford Harris and Nannie Holdren Harris Keith. He is preceded in death by brother-law Warren M. Goad, his half brothers, Raymond, Alfred, and Harrison Harris. He graduated from Lord Botetourt High School and retired...
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