Obituaries

Nov 4, 2019

Wanda Neal Abshire, 83, of Front Royal, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband in June, Norman Talbert Abshire; parents, Wallace Ridley and Mattie Lucille Neal; brothers, Riley Neal, Larry Neal, Jack Neal, and Jimmy Neal.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Ronnie and Sharon Abshire, Vicky and...

Nov 4, 2019

Wanda Neal Abshire, 83, of Front Royal, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband in June, Norman Talbert Abshire; parents, Wallace Ridley and Mattie Lucille Neal; brothers, Riley Neal, Larry Neal, Jack Neal, and Jimmy Neal. She is survived by her children and spouses, Ronnie and Sharon Abshire, Vicky and Jeff Smith,...

Nov 1, 2019

Rodney Dexter "Ronnie" Moore, 75, of Eagle Rock, went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Theresa Mae West Moore; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Annie Moore of Fredericksburg; daughter, Rhonda Dee Moore of New Castle; grandson, Hunter D. Moore and granddaughter, Sarah E. Moore; sister and...

Oct 30, 2019

Clarence Rose, Jr., 81, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Odella Washington Rose; father, Clarence, Sr.; mother, Sara Elnora Stewart; brother, Stanley Rose; and sister, Christine Rose. He is survived by his sons, Pete and Dedrick Rose; grandsons, Dakoda and Ashton Rose; sisters-in-law, Loretta Crump, Evelyn Washington, and...

Oct 26, 2019

James Arment "Jimbo" Anderson, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2019. Jimbo was an avid musician who could play any instrument except the fiddle. He loved his family and his church, Jennings Creek Gospel Church. His love of the Lord was shown in his sharing of the Gospel through his music. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 26, 2019

Myrtle Annie Simmons Simmons of Eagle Rock passed away on October 26, 2019, at her home with family and friends beside her. She was born on January 11, 1923 in Roanoke, the only daughter of Raymond H. Simmons and Ruby Simpson Simmons. She was married to the love of her life, John William (Bill) Simmons, for 62 years. He...

Oct 25, 2019

Phillip Henry Booze, 93, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. Mr. Booze was a WWII Navy veteran, a farmer, owner and operator of Boozes Flower House, and had retired as the Custodian of Breckinridge Elementary School in Fincastle after 14 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Easel Frances Sink Booze in 2003;...

Oct 23, 2019

James M. Mays, 61, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was a graduate of James River High School in Buchanan where he excelled in sports. Mr. Mays had retired from general construction. He is preceded in death by his parents John Richard Mays and Betty Jane Rock Mays; uncle/dad, Joseph Eldridge Watts; brother, David Wayne Mays;...

Oct 20, 2019

Earl Edward Crawford, 70, of Glen Wilton, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. Mr. Crawford was retired from CSX as a Engineer, and loved guitar playing, gardening, and tinkering with small engines and anything mechanical. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Jackson Crawford and Vergie Dudley Crawford, and an infant sister, Linda Crawford. Survivors include his...

Oct 20, 2019

Roberta Petty Myers, 75, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Antha Tolley and a husband, Donald W. Petty. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Myers; children and spouses, Barbara and Smiley Dudley; Connie and Don Skibinski; Paul and Joyce Petty; and Donnie and Sheila Petty; 8...

Oct 19, 2019

Charles Robert Lawrence, 30, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. Charles loved karaoke, shooting pool, tie-dying, kayaking, shooting guns and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Lawrence, Jr. and niece, Veralee Craft. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tina Marie Gilliam Hodges and Alvin Hodges, Jr.; sister and fiancé Chelsy Lawrence and...

Oct 14, 2019

Carol Wiek Camper Snyder Brenner, born September 30, 1957, of Fincastle, VA in Botetourt County died October 14, 2019. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Clemer Spencer Camper; her grandparents, Hunter M. Painter and Viola W. Painter. Surviving are her devoted and loving husband, Alan. S. Brenner; her sons, David Andrew Snyder of Charlotte, NC and Charles...

Sep 29, 2019

Shelvy Jean Cooper Raborn, 82 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. She married Joseph Randolph Raborn, Jr. January 28, 1957. Including her husband, she is survived by five of their six children and 12 grandchilding residing from the state of Florida to Virginia. Funeral Services are tentatively being planned at McNeil Funeral Home in Augusta, Georgia for...

Sep 27, 2019

Christopher Allen Weeks (Rubber Duck), 41, of Buchanan, left his family Friday morning, September 27, 2019 to be with his sister, Rebecca Marie Weeks and family; grandparents, Dewey and Joy Wright; Viola McDowell; great-grandmother, Marie Harlow; and great-grandfather, James Weeks in heaven. He got his wings and was ready to fly but we weren't ready to let him go....

Sep 26, 2019

Addison Jane Goff, 9 months, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her great-great grandmother, Susie Jane Smith; great-grandmother, Donna Robertson; and Kali's friend, Quincy. She is survived by mother, Kali Goff; grandparents, Gary and Kimberly Goff; great-grandparents, Michael and Betty Niday; uncle, Alan Niday; aunt, Brittany (Ramel) Haigood; and cousins, Bryson...

Sep 25, 2019

Robert B. Banks of Buchanan passed away peacefully on September 25, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 86. Robert was born on June 6, 1933 in White Plains, New York, the oldest of four children born to Raymond I. Banks and Nellie MacKay Banks. Robert was a dedicated boy scout and earned the rank of eagle...

Sep 22, 2019

Donna Lynn Robertson, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Beulah Wright; grandson, Little Timmy; and ex-husband, Darrell Robertson. She is survived by her children, William and Victoria Goff; Gary and Kimberly Goff; Amy (Terry) Wade; Timothy Goff; and Charles (Darlene) Robertson; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, siblings;...

Sep 20, 2019

Sophie Hoinski Stelmaschuk, 102, of Thaxton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. Sophie was born on May 10, 1917 in New York to the late Lewis and Mary Hoinski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Stelmaschuk. Survivors include her daughters, Marion Stelmaschuk of Thaxton and Pauline and John Hartmann of Riverhead, New York. The family will...

Sep 17, 2019

Paul Gene Pillion, 64, of Buchanan formerly of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, James J. Pillion. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joyce Thrasher Pillion; mother, Janet Pillion; sisters, Barbara (Jim) Holliger; Jennifer Pillion; Lori (Fred) Baltrusis; brothers, Randy (Judy) Pillion; Ron (Melody) Pillion; brother-in-law, Forrest...

Sep 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Roland A. Bryant announces his sudden passing on September 11, 2019, at the age of 72. A native of Buchanan, VA, Roland was a Vietnam veteran. He was a longtime business owner with a quick wit and an amazing sense of humor. He was renowned as one of the best...