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J. Ralph Naff
Nov 2, 2025
J. Ralph Naff, 99, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Reynolds Naff; great-grandson, Evan Austin; parents, Joel and Drusilla Naff; brother, Russell, Berlin, Curtis, and Glen; sisters, Irene Orndorf and Lucille Mills.
Ralph retired from Norfolk Western then Norfolk Southern Railroad with over 37 years of service.
He is...
Nona Saville
Nov 2, 2025
Nona Joyce King Saville, 90, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Honts Saville, Jr., parents, Howard Clayton King and Emma Clyde Austin King; brother and sister-in-law, Linwood and Jean King; Nona was a registered nurse for over 35 years, she started at the C&O Hospital and transitioned to...
Nathan Offield
Oct 30, 2025
Retired Army Colonel Nathan Allen Offield, 91, died on Thursday, October 30, in Botetourt County, Virginia. Attended by his daughters, he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love.
Known variously as Bud, Jack, Nathan, Dad, and Grandpa, Nathan Allen Offield was born on July 12, 1934, in Taylor, Texas, to parents Burford and Hattie Belle (Townsend) Offield. His family included...
Kenneth Sloan
Oct 27, 2025
Kenneth "Cheeseburger" "Kenny" Wayne Sloan, 54, passed away on October 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Duwayne Sloan; sister, Sharon Sloan; paternal grandparents, Howard and Lillian Sloan; and maternal grandparents, Estil and Edith Long.
He is survived by his mother, Shelia Sloan; daughters, Shelly Sloan and fiancé, Joshua Dunaway, Tiffany Sloan and fiancé, Colton Dame son,...
Eva Mae Woods
Oct 22, 2025
Eva Mae Woods, 101 years old, of Cloverdale, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peyton Hamilton Woods, after nearly 73 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, Mamie Jo Tincher Brown and Marshall Markwood Brown. Also preceding her...
Jean Powell
Oct 21, 2025
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Cecil Smith
Oct 21, 2025
Cecil Edward Smith, Jr., 86, of Glen Wilton, passed away Tuesday,
October 21, 2025 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He is
survived by his wife, Pearl, and his children, Robin, Karen, Libby,
and Stanley. Per his wishes, Cecil's body has been cremated
and private services will be held at a later date.
Botetourt Funeral Homes of Buchanan and...
Larry E. Painter
Oct 15, 2025
Larry E. Painter of North Chesterfield, Va., lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease, passing away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025, at the age of 68.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene “Fritz” and Lois Painter, and his sister, Linda. Larry is survived by his wife, Andi; her daughters and husbands, Anna & Justin and Aristie & Ben; his...
Vickie Cline
Oct 3, 2025
Vickie Marie Peery Cline, 73, of Staunton, went home to meet her Lord Friday, October 3, 2025. Vickie was a sweet kind spirit in this world and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Peery.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert "Jay" Hensley, Jr.; daughter, Brittney Hensley; grandson, Lucas Robinson;...
Barbara Wymer
Sep 28, 2025
Barbara Jean Wymer, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Wymer, Jr.; daughter, Yvonne Graham; parents, Walter and Ruby McAllister; sister, Delores Newcomb; and brother, Gary Lee McAllister.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Esther "Bunny" Reid and Paul; sons and daughters-in-law, Willliam Henry Wymer, III...
Dr. Nicholas Howard Des Champs
Sep 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Nicholas Howard Des Champs of Richmond, Virginia, announces his peaceful passing on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Surrounded by loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy as a cherished family member, visionary entrepreneur, and esteemed leader in the HVAC industry.
Dr. Des Champs was preceded in...
Samuel "Bill" Bruce
Sep 10, 2025
Samuel William Bruce January 19, 1939 - September 10, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel William (Bill) Bruce, who left us on September 10, 2025, at the age of 86. A proud father and grandfather, and a devoted friend, he will be missed by all who knew him.
Born on January 19,...
Robert Simmons
Sep 8, 2025
Robert "Bob" Howard Simmons, 87, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Kenneth Simmons and Blanch Ora Hickman Simmons; brothers, Kenneth and Charlie Simmons; and grandson, Ryan Simmons.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Locie Ogrete Via Simmons; son, Keith Simmons; grandson, Keaton and Sherri Simmons;...
Gary Sprinkle
Aug 31, 2025
Gary Norman Sprinkle, 70, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his residence at 15 Holly Lane, formerly of Country Club Road, after a long battle with COVID and COPD. He was born in Roanoke at Jefferson Hospital on January 24, 1955, to the late Norman and Glenna Sprinkle. He was raised and spent most of his life as a...
Brenda Dudley
Aug 29, 2025
Brenda Mae King Dudley, 76, of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. The "Boss" had retired as a bus driver for Botetourt County School Board. She was also involved as restaurant owner, caterer, and delivered flowers for Cahoon's Florist. Brenda loved bowling, Tennessee shopping, Lilacs, and taking care of elderly people and cooking for them. Brenda was preceded...
Shirley Camper
Aug 26, 2025
Shirley Marie Finch Camper, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 59 years, Robert Bruce Camper; parents, Hayden Boston Finch and Annie Marie Craft Finch; granddaughter, Jessica Renae Noel; great-grandson, Luka James Flint; and brother, Hayden Wayne Finch.
Shirley retired from James River High School as the cafeteria manager....
Wendell Bruce
Aug 24, 2025
Wendell Wayne Bruce, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, Sr. and Judy Sigers Bruce; brother, Jackie Bruce, and sisters, Joann Spencer, Betty Spencer, and Lisa Rodgers.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie Bruce; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Connie Bruce; grandchildren, Chloe Bruce and Juliana...
Cynthia Crawford
Aug 14, 2025
Cynthia Gail Ayers Crawford, 68, of Buchanan passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; parents, Glen Sr. and Clara Virginia Ayers; sister, Joyce; and brothers, Timothy, Donald, and Glen Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Smith; granddaughters, Amber Lee and Danielle Smith; great-grandchildren, Lily, Ava, and Remi; sisters, Jamie Rowsey,...
Brian Dunbar
Aug 10, 2025
Brian Lee Dunbar, Sr., 44, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Monroe Dunbar, Sr., and his grandparents, Wayne and Charlotte Ramsey and Albert and Elsie Dunbar.
Brian's children were the love of his life, he enjoyed playing video games, watching car shows and working on cars.
Survivors include his...
Jeffrey McDaniel
Aug 4, 2025
Jeffrey Andre McDaniel, Sr., lovingly known as "Jeff", 62, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul W. McDaniel, Sr. and Evangeline Ruth C. McDaniel; son, Jonathan A. McDaniel; brother, Paul W. McDaniel, Jr.; and sister, Cheryl Denise M. Gilley.
Jeff loved spending time with his family and his sweet dogs, Lela...
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