Obituaries

Obituary Listings

David Eugene Alexander

David Eugene Alexander

Nov 27, 2020

Since restrictions have been lifted, a memorial gathering to celebrate the life of David Eugene Alexander, Sr., affectionately known to many as Dave of Dave’s Produce will be held from 2-5pm at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Dave passed away November 27, 2020 and was buried in Broad Creek Cemetery during a...

Drema Audine Dillon

Drema Audine Dillon

Nov 23, 2020

Drema Audine Dillon, 78, of Roanoke formerly of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "JL" Dillon, Jr.; parents, Squire and Marie McClung; brothers, Richard, Earl, Doc, and Earnest McClung; and sisters, Virginia Thomas, Catherine Scott, and Christine Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Dillon Warnock of...

Anne Claiborne Williamson Keene

Anne Claiborne Williamson Keene

Nov 20, 2020

Anne Claiborne W. Keene, 61, of Roswell, GA, and formerly of Buchanan, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Webbie and Rosa Lee Williamson and nephew, Brian Rookstool. She is survived by her sister, Latitia Rookstool and husband, Gary; brother, Timothy Williamson; nephew, Travis Rookstool and wife, Meaghan; and great-nieces, Payson...

George Edward Boyd

George Edward Boyd

Nov 20, 2020

George Edward Boyd, 59 of Iron Gate, VA passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hollie Boyd, Sr. and Sada Alvis Harlow Boyd; his grandparents, John Riley Boyd, Della Boyd Poague, William (Bill) Poague, Charles T. Harlow and Pearl May Harlow. Survivors include one sister, Brenda Boyd Childs (Donald) of Clifton...

Royal Brown "Buddy"� Rodgers

Royal Brown "Buddy"� Rodgers

Nov 19, 2020

Royal Brown "Buddy" Rodgers, 97, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Watts Rodgers; his parents, Martell Oliver Rodgers and Bessie Owen Johnson; son, Kenneth Brown Rodgers; and sister, Rose Marie Rodgers Wheeler. Buddy had forty years service as a route salesman, product complaint manager, driver trainer for Dr....

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...