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Rossie Petty Willis
Aug 19, 2018
Rossie Petty Willis, 84, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Meade Willis; four brothers, Richard, Harry, John, and Raymond Petty; and sister, Ella Williamson. She is survived by her children, David Willis; Gordon Willis; and Geralyn Holley; grandchildren, Jessica Dowell, Justin Willis, James Holley, Ross...
Rosa Lee Camper Williamson
Aug 16, 2018
Rosa Lee Camper Williamson, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of more than 66 years, Claiborne Webster "Webbie" Williamson on April 25, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Irma Gross Camper; sister, Jacqueline "Jackie" Marshall, brother, Larry Camper; and grandson, Brian...
William "Billy" Lawrence Painter
Aug 5, 2018
William Lawrence "Billy" Painter, Jr., 64, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. He had worked at Lionberger Construction for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William, Sr. and Lorraine Painter; and sister, Clara Painter. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Debbie Painter; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Painter and Richard King;...
Larry Alton Deacon
Aug 4, 2018
Larry Alton Deacon, 82, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Charles Deacon and Florence Shorter Deacon; and daughter, Kay Deacon Pelton. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Patsy Ann Deacon; son and daughter-in-law, Larry D. and Kelli Deacon of Sevierville, TN; grandson, Luke Deacon; aunt, Della Mae...
Charlotte Broughman Cash
Aug 1, 2018
Charlotte Vivian Broughman Cash, 72, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was a member of the Virginia Presbyterian Church and had retired from Happy Food Mart in Buchanan. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Margaret Broughman, brother, Jerry Broughman, and husband, Clarence Cash. Survivors include her son...
Betsy Creamer Austin
Jul 9, 2018
Betsy Austin, 87, of Buchanan, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. She is rejoining her beloved husband in heaven, Jake Austin; whom she was married to for 68 years. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents Ruby and Ralph Smith, mother-in-law and father-in-law Sherman and Vernie Austin. Betsy and Jake are survived by their four children: daughter...
Ted Cooper Durrant
Jul 5, 2018
Ted Cooper Durrant, 72, died peacefully Thursday afternoon in is home surrounded by family after a long battle with lung disease. Ted was awarded a Purple Heart during his time as a specialist in the Army serving in Vietnam. He was an expert marksman, competing in and winning many shooting competitions. After leaving the Army, he had different jobs,...
Blanche Linkenhoker Conner
Jul 5, 2018
Blanche Linkenhoker Conner, 92, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Conner; parents, John B., Sr. and Ida Powell Linkenhoker; sister, Lillian Trent; and brother, John "Bud" Linkenhoker, Jr. She was a lifelong member of Lithia United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and...
Rodney "Allen" Linkenhoker
Jun 30, 2018
Rodney "Allen" Linkenhoker, 37, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert Linkenhoker, Jr. and Aubrey Kern. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Rodney and Teresa Linkenhoker; mother, Elaine (Lewis Roberts) Linkenhoker; sister, Adriene Linkenhoker; paternal grandmother, Bonnie Linkenhoker; and maternal grandmother, Hazel Kern. He is also survived...
Beulah Austin Goodwin
Jun 30, 2018
Beulah Austin Goodwin, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Goodwin, Sr.; parents, Andrew and Thelma Austin; brothers, Ronnie, Russell, and Robert Austin; sisters, Jane Riddle and Irene Long; sister-in-law, Mildred Stoner; brothers-in-law, Doug Riddle, Fred Burkholder, and Jesse "Tippy" Goodwin. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,...
Lloyd Richard Shupe
Jun 29, 2018
Lloyd Richard Shupe, 83, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. Lloyd was a US Army veteran and retired as a Surveyor for many years with Robertson-Fowler Construction. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Brown Shupe; parents, Clyde Johnson Shupe and Mildred Irene Rhyne Shupe; and brothers, C.J., Russell, and Ronald Shupe. Survivors include...
Ralph Marshall Unroe
Jun 12, 2018
Ralph Marshall Unroe, Jr., 63, of Lynchburg formerly of Alleghany County, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Mr. Unroe was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph M. Sr., and Helen Virginia Paxton Unroe. Survivors include his brother Michael E. Unroe and wife, Joan of Eagle Rock; sister, Virginia "Susan" Unroe and husband, Vernon Wolfe of Clifton Forge; and...
John L. Dillon
Jun 8, 2018
John L. "JL" Dillon, Jr., 82, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L., Sr. and Joanna Vanness Dillon; brother, Tommy Dillon; and sister, Betty Giordano. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Audine McClung Dillon; daughter, Amy Dillon Warnock of Wirtz; grandsons, Zachary Warnock and Luke Warnock;...
James "Jimmy" A. Austin
Jun 3, 2018
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 3 2018, James A. (Jimmy) Austin, 74, of Buchanan, won his battle against Glioblastoma. Jimmy was a retired supervisor from Groendyk Manufacturing in Buchanan. Jimmy was the son of the late Claudie Matthew and Viola Linkenhoker Austin. He was also predeceased by his step-daughter, Valerie Booze. Jimmy is survived by his...
Henry "Junie" Joseph Smith
Jun 1, 2018
Just a few weeks ago, an important book in the history of Buchanan came to a close. You may not have read this book but, if you ever lived in Buchanan, you most likely had a hand in writing it. On June 1, that gentle breeze you felt was the soft, subtle closing of the last chapter of the...
Alicia Renee Jones
May 23, 2018
Alicia Renee Jones, 37, of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018. She is survived by her son, Jacob Rosser and daughter, Makayla Rosser; parents, Emmit and Deborah Jones; brother, David Johnson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and close friend, Angela Rosser. Funeral services will be held 2pm Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral...
David Joseph Niday
May 21, 2018
David Joseph Niday, 70, of Fincastle passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Louise Niday and daughter, Paula Ann Niday. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, David and Margie Niday; Joe and Janet Niday; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Marty Hutcherson; grandchildren, Josh Niday, Candice King, Paula Niday,...
Brenda Lee Mcdaniel
May 20, 2018
Brenda Lee McDaniel, 67, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Tracy Gusler and former spouse, Charlie Gusler, Jr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Todd Gusler, Troy and Alisha Gusler, and Toby and Tracy Gusler; grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, Shane, Savannah, and Charlie Gusler; great-grandson, Dawson Gusler; sisters,...
Harold "Sonny" Dean Craft
May 20, 2018
Harold "Sonny" Dean Craft, 80, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruby Craft, brothers, Daryl "Chipper" Craft and Paul "Luke" Craft, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lizzie Bryant Craft; step-children, Cindy (Jim) Tharpe and Chriss (Anita) Anderson; grandchildren, Wade (Shelia) Tharpe,...
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