Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Brenda Ann Hearn, 60, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Kennedy; mother, Janie Dudley Deacon; father, Clarence Cash; and sister, Donna Deacon.

She is survived by her children, Roxanna Carter (Danny), Brandon Hearn (Morgan); grandchildren, Julia (Austin), McKayla, EJ, and Jaelyn, Tyler, Haley, and...

Apr 1, 2025

William (Willie) Painter Simmons of Fincastle died on April 1, 2025, at the age of 69.

Willie always said his three passions in life were his son, motorcycles, and woodturning. He followed those passions through the end of his life – he made sure to FaceTime with his son (and his granddogs) weekly, take motorcycle...

Mar 30, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Keith, 61, of Buchanan, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Louise Thompson; sisters, Arlene Price and Linda Wolf; and brother David Thompson.

Kathy retired from Lowe’s after 31 of service. She enjoyed her work and work family. If something needed to be...

Mar 18, 2025

Norma Jean Gibson Stevens, 69, of Fincastle, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born June 28, 1955, to the late Calvin Frazier Gibson and Oma Jane Underwood Gibson. Also preceding her in death are her 3 brothers, Jarvey Qubert, Alma Cecil, Dallas Frazier Gibson; and two sisters, Patty Luceal Gibson Divers and Callie Thelma Gibson Bryant.

Mar 16, 2025

Diane “Ms.E” Lynn Ensminger, 70, a loving mother, cherished Nana, and the heart of our

family, passed away on March 16, 2025.

Diane’s greatest joy in life was her family. As a mother, she was kind, caring, and always

there with an open heart. To her grandchildren, she was the best Nana anyone...

Mar 15, 2025

Willie Roy Kimberlin, 75, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie Coleman and Dorothy Mae Kimberlin; brother, Arlie “Ed” Kimberlin; nephew, Josh Kimberlin; niece, Erin Kimberlin; and great-nephew, Sawyer Kimberlin.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and John Kessler; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and...

Mar 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, at the age of 92, Shirley Gertrude Mullens Carter passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Ashland, Va. Formerly of Buchanan, she retired from Mill Creek Child Care Center and together with her husband operated Old Stone Church Antiques. All those who knew her loving referred to her as “MeeMaw”.

She was...

Feb 21, 2025

Judie Strickland Jordan, of Buchanan was born on Christmas day in 1944. She passed away on February 21, 2025 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Sallie Harlow Strickland and Richard Branson Strickland; brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Polly) Strickland; and husband, James Michael Jordan.

She is survived by her...

Feb 16, 2025

Cynthia Bradley Knick, 70, of Eagle Rock, passed away on February 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Ellis Bradley, Sr. “JD” and Frankie Williams Bradley; brother, Dennis “Butch” Bradley, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Johnnie M. Elmore, Sr.

Cynthia had a great love for her family, enjoyed going out to eat, and...

Feb 15, 2025

James “Jim” “Butch” Richard Tolley Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on January 28, 1949, and spent his life as a loving family member, loyal friend, and dedicated community member.

Jim, affectionately known as “Butch”; by those closest to him, was a dedicated son, father, and grandfather, a...

Feb 14, 2025

Helen Quarles Watts, born August 11,1923 in Indian Rock of Buchanan VA, left her Earthly home to go live in her Heavenly home on February 14, 2025.

She joined Indian Rock Baptist Church at an early age of 9, where she stayed a faithful member until her Lord and Savior called her home. She never missed a...

Feb 13, 2025

Frederick Calvin Worth, 67, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Fred worked for Diversified Industries for 19 years, Firestone Paving, and James River Limestone Quarry for over 20 years running the crusher. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, tinkering with old trucks, cars, and lawnmowers. He spent many hours building a large popsicle house, complete with furniture,...

Feb 5, 2025

Diana James Bandy, 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank James and Darlene Wood. Survivors include her daughter, Heather Wertz and her boyfriend, James Saunders; grandchildren, Maya Saunders and Jacob Law; sisters, Judy, Crystal, Lauren, and Debbie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

DUE TO THE...

Feb 1, 2025

Reverend Emmit H. Jones was born March 6th, 1950, in Buchanan, VA, where he grew up. He attended James River High School and finished with a GED. He served in the US Army and fought in Vietnam. After Vietnam, he was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. Shortly after his military service he married Deborah. They had one daughter, Alicia,...

Jan 29, 2025

Paul Dean Daugherty, 89, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dola Daugherty; brothers, Lowell, Truman, and JC.

He was a loving husband and father, member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, a Gideon, and an Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara...

Jan 26, 2025

Patricia Harper Campbell, 64, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Campbell; parents, Arnold and Virginia Harper; sister, Sonya Harper; and brother, Marshall Harper.

Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Nester and Latasha (Robert) Cannon; grandchildren, Audrey and Autumn Nester, Lyric Campbell, and Ethan Cannon; brothers, Jimmy...

Jan 25, 2025

Angela M. Wickline Jackson March 14, 1969 - January 25, 2025

"Angie" passed away at home January 25, 2025 after being ill for the last several years.

Angie was a loyal and faithful friend to numerous folks including some far away that she met on Facebook. She was also a friend and protector...

Jan 19, 2025

Betty Alexander Myers, 83, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Mildred Alexander.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Kenny Myers; daughters and son-in-law, Lisa and Henry Bocock; Debbie Stickman; son, Kenny Myers, Jr.; grandchildren, Mandi Bowman, Marcie Myers, Henry Bocock, Jr., David...

Jan 14, 2025

Wayne Fleming Stone, 55, of War, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Crockett Stone and Eula Marie Stone; and sister, Pamela White.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Crystal Stone; son, Chance Stone and fiancée, Brianna; daughter, Halie Stone and boyfriend, Greg; grandson, Camden...

Jan 14, 2025

Karen Marie Linkenhoker Juba, 68, of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, January

14, 2025. Karen was a librarian for James River High School and a qualified

Certified Nursing Assistant. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 43

years, Stephen L. Juba, Sr,; son, Stevie Juba, Jr.; and parents, Haden B....