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Robert Francis Conlon
Jan 19, 2019
Robert Francis Conlon 12/11/27 - 01/19/19 So quiet was his approach that Heaven was unaware. A glider pilot had met his fate, and was standing at the heavenly gate."How could this happen?" the Lord exclaimed, "for unto me is known all things!" The glider pilot's answer was "I came on silent wings." Robert (Bob, Bobby) Francis Conlon, 91, a...
Kenneth "Bob" Howard Harlow, Jr.
Jan 16, 2019
Kenneth "Bob" Howard, Harlow Jr., 59, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth "Mule" Harlow, Sr. and brother, Christopher "Doc" Harlow. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and wood cutter for many years. He never met a stranger and was friends with all he met. He is survived by...
Harriet Ann Sellers Wright
Jan 12, 2019
Harriet Ann Sellers Wright, 79, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wright; parents, Walter and Clara Holland Sellers; brothers, William "Bill" and Richard "Dicky" Sellers. Harriet retired from State Farm Insurance with over 40 years of service and was the first lady claims adjuster in the state....
Danny "Tink" Stephen Clark
Dec 29, 2018
Danny "Tink" Stephen Clark, 72, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, Sr. and Annie Belle Clark; brother and sister-in-law, James, Jr. and Sharon Clark; and sister, Janet Grider. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Georgie Clark; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Nancy Clark; grandchildren, Danny...
James Robert Newcomb
Dec 22, 2018
James Robert "Pete" Newcomb, 80, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. Pete had retired from James River Limestone as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dewitt "Ped" and Gladys Ethel Hawkins Newcomb; son, James Ray "Booger" Newcomb; sister, Jean Newcomb Harper; and brothers, George Lee Cox and Lewis Dewitt "Hook"...
Norma Jean Merritt Conner
Dec 22, 2018
Norma Jean Merritt Conner, 77, of Vinton formerly of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Conner; son, Ronald Eric White; and father, Melvin Merritt; and, mother Viola Cook. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie White (Mike); grandsons, Eric (Melissa), Corey (Lauren), Chris, and Tyler; great-granddaughter, McKenzie; special "daughter",...
Charlie "Bubba" Junior Broughman
Dec 20, 2018
Charlie Junior "Bubba" Broughman, 63, of Troutville, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by Albert and Margaret Broughman. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Broughman; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Eve Broughman; Jason and Kristie Broughman; granddaughters, Autumn, Logan, and Jillian Broughman; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Paul Forbes; Mary Jane and...
James "Don" Donald Hall
Dec 18, 2018
James "Don" Donald Hall, 79, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. He touched so many people with his kindness, compassion and generous spirit. He enjoyed his home looking over the mountains, farming his land and working on his cars. He particularly enjoyed his home at Holden Beach...
Glenda Lee Jennings
Dec 18, 2018
Glenda Lee Jennings, 78, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. She retired from Halmode with 23 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Bruce Jennings; sons, Leonard Linkenhoker; Gary Wayne Jennings and wife, Susan; daughter, Cheryl Grose and husband,...
Alice Faye Worth Hawkins
Dec 14, 2018
Alice Faye Worth Hawkins, 62, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Edward Hawkins; parents, John Lloyd and Lillian Staton Worth; and sister, Sharon Clark. She is survived by her siblings, Lois "Robin" Staton, Donald Worth, Frederick Worth, and Mark Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services...
Lewis "Jack" William Leffel
Dec 4, 2018
Lewis William Leffel, Jr. (Jack), 74, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis William Leffel and Minnie Miller Leffel. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Lynne Leffel; daughters and sons-in law, Dr. Elizabeth Leffel and Darrin Hill, Sara Leffel and Fred Glover, Anna and...
Marjorie Ann Snider Conner
Nov 28, 2018
Marjorie Ann Snider Conner, 75 of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. and Mary Kern Snider. She retired from the Botetourt County School System with over 32 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Russell Guy Conner; son, Todd Conner; daughter, Dorcas Conner...
Lois Spangler Prease
Nov 27, 2018
Lois Spangler Prease, 94, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Friendship Health and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, VA. Lois was born August 19, 1924 to the late Roy Joseph Spangler, Sr. and Ardelia Eloise Linkenhoker Spangler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Prease; son, Roger L. Prease; sister, Vivian; and her brothers,...
Robert Edward Trembly
Nov 26, 2018
Robert Edward Trembly, 92, of Troutville, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Kate McMahan Trembly; brother, Johnny Trembly; and sister, Evelyn Manus. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley Dalton Trembly; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Jeff Milliron; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Karen Trembly; four...
Don Grey Woodson
Nov 18, 2018
Don Grey Woodson of Charlottesville went home to be with his beloved wife Peggy on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. He was born in Rockbridge County on New Years Day, Jan. 1, 1934, the son of the late Isaac Hill and Florence Edna Woodson. Don was born and raised on a farm in Natural Bridge, where he started at a...
Samuel "Tony" Edward Smith
Nov 18, 2018
Samuel Edward "Tony" Smith, Jr. On Sunday, November 18, 2018, Sam went to be with the Lord. He was born on June 30, 1920 to the late Mamie Frances Downs Smith and Samuel E. Smith, Sr. of Arcadia, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Kathryn Margaret Hundley...
Anita "Jodi" Falstreaux
Nov 12, 2018
Anita "Jodi" Falstreaux, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Leah Entsminger; and sisters, Judy and Carol. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Falstreaux-Yopp; son-in-law, Andy Yopp; grandchildren, Brandon Bradshaw, Brandi Bowen, Austin Entsminger; great-grandchildren, Alyssa McCullough; Shay Lynn Fowler; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be...
Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Anderson
Nov 8, 2018
Ronald ("Ronnie") Eugene Anderson, 69, of Troutville, Va., died on November 8, 2018. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Eagle Rock, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel ("Shorty") Eugene Anderson and Helen Kibler Anderson. Ronnie served in the United States Marine Corps, a PFC with the "L" Company, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First...
Ruby Olivia Meyers Owen
Nov 5, 2018
Ruby Olivia Meyers Owen, 96, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born August 9, 1922 to the late William Hobert and Mae Howser Meyers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse R. Owen; sons, Ronnie Owen and Jesse L. Owen; and daughter, Betsy O. Helms. Ruby spent her last years at Carrington Place at...
Kenneth Scott Williams
Nov 2, 2018
Kenneth Scott Williams, 55, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018. Scott was a longtime employee of Martin Brothers Contractors of Roanoke. He was an avid biker, hunter, and all around outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Melanie Lynn Ford Williams; son, Michael Dylan Cessna of Roanoke; father, Kenneth Williams of Newtown, PA; mother...
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