Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Barbara "Jeanie" Deisher Hipes

Barbara "Jeanie" Deisher Hipes

Jun 5, 2019

Barbara "Jeanie" Deisher Hipes, 76, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. Fay and Mary Deisher; and husband of 43 years, Jay Hugh Hipes, Sr. until his death in 2015. She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Being...

Ruth Elizabeth Corby

Ruth Elizabeth Corby

May 30, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Goldsworthy Corby, 65, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Corby; son, Jonathan Corby; grandchildren, Angela Fox and Michael Fox; great-grandson, Zackary Fox; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Robert Watkins; Deborah Lane; Mildred and Brent Brock; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 11am to 12...

Nancy Abshire Markham

Nancy Abshire Markham

May 26, 2019

Nancy Abshire Markham, 81, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Pauline Abshire; former husband, Jackie Lee Markham; and infant niece, Shannon Gray. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Laurie Markham; Randy and Mitzi Markham; granddaughter, Abby Markham; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Wayne...

Robert Lewis "Bear" Beckner

Robert Lewis "Bear" Beckner

May 24, 2019

Robert Lewis "Bear" Beckner, 86, of Buchanan, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday,May 24, 2019. At his request, there will be a private family graveside service in Fairview Cemetery conducted by his brother, Cleatus J. Newcomb. Bear is survived by his sisters, Shirley B. Bryant and Norma N. Broughman; a brother, Cleatus J. Newcomb; and special...

Stephanie Diane Lann

Stephanie Diane Lann

May 23, 2019

Stephanie Diane Lann, of Buchanan, born 2/29/64 went to be with the Lord and her beloved Mama, Susie on 5/23/19. She was the consummate caretaker and had the most generous heart. She was very involved with Kairos Outside, which is an organization that helps others deal with incarcerated loved ones. She doted on her nieces, Emily (and husband Kyle),...

Jerry Lee Duncan

Jerry Lee Duncan

May 21, 2019

Jerry Lee Duncan, II, 37, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Lillie Duncan. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Holley Reed Duncan; children, Remington Elizabeth and Jackson Wyatt; brother, Todd Gregg; sister, Susan Denise Adkins; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Burton and Elizabeth Reed; brother-in-law, Nick...

Sally Landes Duke

Sally Landes Duke

May 18, 2019

Sally Marie Landes Duke, 78, passed away Friday, May 18, 2019. Sally loved her children and her grandchildren were the apple of her eye; she also enjoyed flowers, gardening, birds, and her cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Henry Landes and Mary Jane Campbell Landes; sisters, Bertie, Janie, Janice, and Louise; and her brothers, Joseph,...

Junior Lee Clark

Junior Lee Clark

May 16, 2019

Junior Lee Clark, 91, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Annie Clark; siblings, Irvin, Lewis, Albert, Elouise, and Edward. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ella Louise Boothe Clark; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald Lee and Connie Clark; daughter and son-in-law, Terry Gail and...

Rachel Stacey Linkenhoker Tolley

Rachel Stacey Linkenhoker Tolley

Apr 29, 2019

Rachel Stacey Linkenhoker Tolley, 66, of Buchanan passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Linkenhoker. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Tolley; daughter, Stacey Moore; step-son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Amie Tolley; mother, Eunice Linkenhoker; grandchildren, Alexandra, Aaron, Madalyn, Billy, Justin, Andrew, and Mary; great-grandchildren, Peyden and Landen; brothers and...

E. Thomas "Tommy" Wright

E. Thomas "Tommy" Wright

Apr 26, 2019

On April 26, 2019, E. Thomas "Tommy" Wright, 75, of Buchanan, left his earthly, broken body and walked through the gates of Heaven, perfect. He was met by his parents, Elga Thomas Wright and Elizabeth Markham Wright. He is also predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Betty Wright Wilson and Gary Wilson, niece and nephew Kamala Wilson and Kerry...

Meredith Proffitt Davis

Meredith Proffitt Davis

Apr 19, 2019

At approximately 11:00pm, on Good Friday, April 19, 2019, Jesus called Meredith Proffitt Davis, better known as Miss Jean to her family and friends, home to be with Him in heaven. Miss Jean was a devout and ardent believer in her Lord Jesus Christ. She had an unwavering faith in God. Miss Jean was 92 years young and was...

Bessie Ramsey Floyd

Bessie Ramsey Floyd

Apr 18, 2019

Bessie Virginia Ramsey Floyd, 74, of Lexington, passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry David Wilson Ramsey and Sally Virginia Hayslett Ramsey; husband, Jerry Wade Floyd, and sisters, Emma Lee Alderman, Josephine Branham, and Linda Flint. Bessie loved to camp, cruises, go to the beach, and her dog, Shadow. Survivors include...

Janis Dee Wimbish Hale

Janis Dee Wimbish Hale

Apr 6, 2019

Janis Dee Wimbish Hale, 43, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 6 years, John Hale; daughters, Kathleen Harlow and Rebecca Harlow; son, Nathan Harlow; mother and step-father, Debbie and Gerald Nininger; grandchildren, Jazzmine Harlow, Noah Landram, Lacey Harlow; sister, Ginny Wimbish; niece, Billie West; and nephew, Austin Wimbish. Graveside...

Otis Dillard Rickman

Otis Dillard Rickman

Mar 31, 2019

Otis Dillard Rickman, 83, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was preceded by his sons, David and Robert Rickman. Otis retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with over 30 years of service and he was a charter member of the Buchanan Moose Lodge. He is survived by his son, Steven Rickman; daughters, Sandra Rickman and Linda Rickman...

Sarah Wilcher Agnor

Sarah Wilcher Agnor

Mar 28, 2019

Sarah Elizabeth Wilcher Agnor, 83, of Roanoke, passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Sarah had retired from Groendyk Manufacturing, loved the color purple, garden flowers, and Myrtle Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Agnor; parents, James Herbert and Minnie Jones; and grandchildren, Stephanie Woodson, Jessica Noel, and Wade Noel. Survivors include her children, Jerry and...

Vickie Ann Moseley

Vickie Ann Moseley

Mar 28, 2019

Vickie Ann Leighton Moseley, 61, of Buchanan, passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2019. Vickie was a waitress for the North Star Restaurant in Buchanan. A memorial service be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va. with Rev. Mike Woody officiating. The family will receive...

Posey Staunton Hall

Posey Staunton Hall

Mar 27, 2019

Posey Staunton Hall, Jr., 88, of Buchanan, fell asleep in Christ on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 and is resting until his Lord's return. Mr. Hall was a Navy Veteran who was stationed at Whidbey Island, Washington Naval Air Station and had retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation as a Right of Way Agent. He was preceded in death...

George Clifford Brizendine

George Clifford Brizendine

Mar 26, 2019

George C. Brizendine, 80, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. George served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stirl and Madeline Brizendine; grandson, Brandon Dunbar; brothers, Tommy, Russell, and Dee Brizendine; sisters, Evelyn Morris and husband, Jimmy; Nancy St. Clair and husband, Robert. Left to cherish...

Robert Guy Hylton

Robert Guy Hylton

Mar 24, 2019

Robert Guy Hylton, 83, of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. Robert had retired from Colonial Williamsburg. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Edna Cox Hylton; daughter, Brenda Floyd of Glasgow; eight step-children; brothers, Clyde and Paul Hylton; and sister, Verlie Sutphin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in...