Obituaries

Dec 9, 2019

JOHN CLIFTON KELLEY - Age 55 of Buchanan, Virginia, passed peacefully to his final reward on Monday, December 9, 2019, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Pauline Elizabeth Kelley, his father, M. A. Kelley, his brother, Lonnie Kelley, his father-in-law, C. J. Layman, and his niece, Amanda Layman Bradbury. He is survived by his...

Dec 7, 2019

Mary Frances Booth Smith, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. Frances was a loving wife, mother, and adoring grandmother to eight. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon David Booth and Mary Jane Kathleen Campbell Landes Booth Watkins; sisters, Bertie, Janie, Janice, Louise, and Sally; and brothers, Joseph, Samuel, Pete, Frankie, Bill and Bob....

Dec 6, 2019

Stephanie Charlene Kennedy Jarvis, 34, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virgil Kennedy, Sr. and Patricia Kennedy. She is survived by her daughter, Gracie Jarvis; mother and step-father, Donna and Tony Anderson; father, Michael Kennedy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Loretta Kennedy; Brian and April Kennedy; step-sister, Evie...

Dec 6, 2019

Betty Ayers Crowder, 78, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy V. "Sonny" Crowder, Jr. and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Robert Dooley; numerous nieces and nephews including special niece, Linda DeWitt; and kitty companion, Abby Rose. Funeral Services will...

Dec 4, 2019

Lillian Marie Toliver, 76, of Buchanan, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was born in West Virginia on February 13, 1943 to the late Thomas and Catherine Knight. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, George Toliver, son, William Toliver and brother, James Knight. She is survived by her daughter...

Dec 3, 2019

Charles "Butch" Eugene Aughinbaugh, 72, of Buchanan passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Aughinbaugh; and step-son, Chester Castle, Jr.

Dec 3, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Burhman Camper, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Robie Martin Camper; parents, Carl and Lula Camper; and 10 brothers and sisters. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during Korea and a retired clerk from the US Postal Service. He is survived by his children and...

Dec 1, 2019

Martha "Tootie" Lee Sloan, 53, of Fincastle formerly of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilmer and Jean Sloan; and sister, Cindy Sloan. She is survived by her husband, Charles Clark; and niece, Lisa Marie Neal. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 7, 2019 in Saint...

Nov 28, 2019

John Wayne Perkins, Sr., 72, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Perkins; parents, William and Ruth Perkins; brother, Bill Perkins; and 2 infant sisters, Barbara and Arlene. John served in the US Navy from 1967-1971 serving two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of...

Nov 26, 2019

Donald Paul Kellison, 57, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Paul and Eunice Cauley Woodzell; son, Dustin Odell Kellison. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Patty Dudley Kellison; son, Justin Paul Kellison and fiancée, Crystal Roberts of Bath County; daughter, Mary Kellison (Boone) Doss of...

Nov 24, 2019

Michael J. Sellers, 54, of Goodview, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Sellers; paternal grandparents, Clara and Walter Sellers; maternal grandparents, Otho and Lillie Haymaker. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mildred Haymaker Sellers; brothers and sisters, Allen (Donna Smith) Sellers; James Sellers; Patricia (Tom); special...

Nov 19, 2019

Mark Preston Falls, 70, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothy Falls; brother, Todd Falls; and nephew, Ricky Falls. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sandi Falls; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Stacey "Billi" Falls; Brian and Jessica Falls; 7 grandchildren, Jessamyn, Ariana, Hannah,...

Nov 17, 2019

Sylvester Augustine Johnson, 72, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dorothy Burrell Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Marie Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Doris Johnson; aunts, Margarette, Rebecca, Yvonne, Evelyn, and Diane; uncles, Wilford, Norwood, Robert, and Howard; and numerous nieces,...

Nov 13, 2019

Arlene Donahue Hall, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Arlene had worked for over 25 years for Cundiff Drugs in Vinton. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Virginia Vance Donahue; and husband, Ira E. Hall, Sr. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Larry Sloan of Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law,...

Nov 12, 2019

Isabelle Craft Lovell, 93, of Nace, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Mrs. Lovell was a legal secretary for over 54 years for various lawyers and judges including Stuart Carter and Arthur Crush. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Sally Taylor Craft; and husbands, John Floyd Pullen and Lawrence Jerome Lovell. Survivors include her sons,...

Nov 10, 2019

Jerry Lynn Justice, 83, went home to be with Jesus on Nov. 10, 2019 from Shenandoah Valley Health and Rehab Center in Buena Vista, Va. He was born in Logan, West Va. to Earl and Earle Justice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Henson; brother Edward Justice; daughter Teresa Justice; and...

Nov 7, 2019

Lloyd Kenneth Walker, 75, of Buchanan, passed from this life to be greeted at Heaven's gates on Thursday, November 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Buchanan, Virginia on May 21, 1944 to the late William Henry and Lottie Florence Lester Walker. Lloyd was retired from James River Carmeuse with over 32 years of service. He...

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...