Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Kendra Ann Tyree

Kendra Ann Tyree

Mar 17, 2021

Kendra Ann Tyree, 44, of Glasgow passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Kendra was a graduate of Rockbridge County High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Cridlin. Survivors include her son, TJ Tyree-Cridlin; daughter, Alicia Sue Tyree; mother, Sharon Alicia Tyree, all of Glasgow; father, David Arnold Tyree and step-mother, Missy Tyree of East...

Gregory Irven Gray

Gregory Irven Gray

Mar 17, 2021

Gregory I. Gray, 68, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Greg is survived by Sandra Vassar Gray, his wife of 35 years. He is also survived by his son, Joshua Aaron Gray; his step-son and wife, John “Joey” and Jennifer Martell; and his step-daughter, Angela Martell. He is also survived by his brother and wife, Dennis...

Jack Ballard Dunbar

Jack Ballard Dunbar

Mar 17, 2021

Jack Ballard Dunbar, 89, of Fincastle, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the home of his son in Roanoke, Virginia after a long illness. He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 and had retired from C. E. Thurston and Sons of Roanoke. He loved gardening, canning, and wood working, and was an avid...

Elaine Sparkle Tomlin

Elaine Sparkle Tomlin

Mar 16, 2021

Elaine “Sparkle” Hays Tomlin, 71, of Buena Vista passed away on March 16, 2021. Born December 10th, 1949 in Allegheny County to James W “Billy” and Bessie Conner Hays, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Melody Berry, infant daughter Tracy Lynn Tomlin and infant son James Russell Tomlin. She is survived by daughters, Lisa Lewis...

Gene Allan Strickler

Gene Allan Strickler

Mar 7, 2021

Gene Allan Strickler, 81, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. Gene had enlisted in the US Army in 1962 and had retired as a Master Sergeant in the U S Army Reserve in 1999. Gene was a distinguished marksman in his military career and enjoyed many hours on the range with his friends after his retirement. He...

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...