Obituaries

Feb 11, 2020

Jason Win DuBois, 48, formally of Salem, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Colorado on February 11, 2020. He was predeceased by his mother, Sharon L. DuBois. Jason is survived by his sons, Gracian and Ethan DuBois, parents, Win and Margaret DuBois, sisters, Janine (Russ) Bohon and Chantelle (Scott) Eversole, and their families. There will be a private...

Feb 6, 2020

Mary Jane Haynes will be remembered for her elegance and kindness to friends, family, and beloved pets throughout her wonderful life's journey. Mary Jane died on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at The Glebe in Daleville, VA after a brief illness and just shy of her 88 th birthday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert C....

Feb 2, 2020

Jane Lea Thomas, 75, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Thomas; parents, Stuart and Irene Kirk; brothers, William and Pete Kirk. She is survived by her children and spouses, Laurie "Dee" and David Tribbett; Elaine J. Terry; Tracy and Casina Terry; Danielle and Barbara Botkin; grandchildren, Victor Moyer,...

Jan 27, 2020

Betty Lou Booze King, 84, of Salem formerly of Fincastle, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Nathan King; parents, William L. and Viola F. Booze; brothers, Leonard, James, and Phillip Booze. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Rochelle King, Jeffrey and Tina King, Christopher and Deborah...

Jan 24, 2020

Frances Mundy Painter, 86, of Troutville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born in Springwood and preceded in death by her parents, James "Toot" and Marie Mundy; husband, John Painter; brothers, Phillip "Skipper" and William "Beardy" Mundy. She loved to read, do puzzles, play bingo at Carrington Nursing Home with her...

Jan 24, 2020

Jan 21, 2020

Thomas "Tommy" Everett Hodges, 64, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a prolonged health issues that restricted his experiences with life. He will be in the unlimited expanse of Heaven to ride his Harley and be with his daughter, Shea, father, Carey, Sr., and brother, Michael. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tina...

Jan 17, 2020

Raymond White Aaron, 85, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Raymond had retired from Eli Lilly and Eagle Rock and Botetourt Funeral Homes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward James Aaron and Claudie Seay Aaron; sister, Margaret Aaron Fitzgerald; brothers, Kenneth, Frank, and Leo Aaron; son-in-law, Tommy McCulloch; and sisters-in-law, June Aaron. Survivors...

Jan 15, 2020

Faye Adamson Hundley was born on September 30, 1931, in Roanoke and went to be with her Lord on January 15, 2020. A longtime resident of Botetourt County, at 4'11, Faye was short in stature but big in personality. She graduated from Fincastle High School, where she was a cheerleader, member of the Spanish Club, Chorale, and Phi Beta...

Jan 10, 2020

Ruby Wright DeWitt, 91, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Margaret Wright; brother, Joe Wright; and sisters, Maggie Davis and Louise Wright. She was an Air Force Registered Nurse serving during the Korean War. She retired from nursing with over 45 years of service. She is survived...

Jan 5, 2020

Joan Elizabeth Milton, 81, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Clyde and Margaret Kern Milton. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Clyde Wayne and Linda Sloan Milton

Jan 2, 2020

Earl William Gilliam, 75, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Beulah Mason Gilliam; infant daughter, Susan Gilliam; parents, Thornton and Elizabeth; siblings, Richard "Bud" Gilliam, Mamie Davis, Katherine Mars, and Joyce McCracken. He retired from Carmeuse James River after over 45 years of service. His...

Jan 1, 2020

Michael Clyde Hipes, 56, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Clyde Hipes and Geneva Dodd Mateer. He is survived by his brothers, Carl Ballard and Alan Hipes; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm with funeral services at 7pm on Monday, January 6,...

Dec 29, 2019

Bobby Lee Switzer, 73, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Bobby was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School, served in the US Navy off the Coast of Viet Nam and the Mediterranean Sea, and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles, John Deere tractors, his beloved granddaughter, Gretchen, and his dog, Xander....

Dec 27, 2019

On Friday evening, December 27. 2019, Floyd Walker Coffey, age 78, passed peacefully at his home in Eagle Rock. At his side was his devoted wife, Helen, of 60 years, his three loving children Pammie, Jeffery and Randy. Floyd's last day was spent surrounded by his brothers and sisters and other family members. Preceded in death by his mother...

Dec 26, 2019

Barrie Marshall Bunn of Troutville, Virginia passed away at home on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Barrie was born on September 18, 1945 in Bedford, Virginia to Delmas and Madaline Bunn. He is a Graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and obtained a Bachelor of Business Degree from National Business College. He enjoyed being active in the community through his...

Dec 23, 2019

Earl E. (Gene) King, 88, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday evening, December 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Danny E. King; parents, Charles Jay and Clara May King; brother, Harold Wesley King and wife, Edna; and brother-in-law, John Koetting. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Nadine Peterman King; sons, Terry...

Dec 17, 2019

Jacqueline Beatrice Sparrow Dennis, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette L. Dennis; parents, Connie and Thelma Sparrow; brothers, Connie and Elsworth Sparrow; sister, Bertha Jordan; and nephews, Johnny Joe Dennis and Scott Andrews. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Everette LaDrew Dennis and Kiwania T. Dennis; Edwin...

Dec 14, 2019

Shirley Jean Reynolds Switzer, 81, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lowman and Ruby Evelyn Firebaugh Reynolds and sister, Loretta Wright. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Luther Fred Switzer; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Karen Switzer, David and Pam Switzer, Mike and Loretta Switzer, and Donald...

Dec 12, 2019

Garland Bruce Jennings, 81, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Lee Jennings; his parents, and 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by son, Leonard Linkenoker; daughter, Cheryl (Mike) Grose; grandchildren, Courtney, Brandy, Shanda, and Ellis; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, Alex, Isiah, Isabella, Auria, Landon, and Luke; and...