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Violet Mae Crowder
Feb 7, 2018
Violet Mae Crowder, 78, Greensboro, NC, formerly of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Ayers; parents, Stewart and Vivian Persinger; and sons, Billy and Michael Crowder; and brothers, Eddie and Stewart (Doodle Bug) Persinger. Survivors include her son, Timmy Crowder; daughters, Sherlene Parker, Susie Joslyn, and Judy Booth;...
Ellalee "Noonie" Vaughn
Feb 6, 2018
Ellalee Dodd Vaughn, "Noonie", 90, Delmar, NY, originally from Fincastle, Virginia, died peacefully in her home Tuesday morning, 02/06/18. She had bravely battled Pulmonary Fibrosis for the past year and a half. "Noonie" was preceded in death by her parents, Shelor and Rosalia Dodd, her sisters, Virginia D. Smith and Geneva D. Mateer and her beloved husband of 49...
Randy Dale Alexander
Feb 3, 2018
Randy Dale Alexander, 55, of Troutville formerly of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Okley Alexander and nephew, Ron Lakes. He is survived by the love of his life, Lisa King and her daughter, Amanda Petty; mother, Helen Alexander; sisters, Delma (Jerry) Lakes; Ruth (Mike) Britt; nephew, Steve (Ashley)...
Linwwood Earl Bush
Jan 29, 2018
Linwood Earl Bush completed life's journey on January 29, 2018 following a brief illness. Linwood was born in the Trinity area of Botetourt County, Virginia on April 23, 1928 and was a child of John Wesley Bush and Maggie Bush. Linwood liked to say that he was born on the same day and year as Shirley Temple, but she...
Lowell Lee Wood
Jan 21, 2018
Lowell Lee Wood, 77, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. He retired from Roanoke Cement with over 30 years of service. He was a childhood member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a dedicated member of Wheatland Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Florence Wood, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. He...
Pauline Thelma Sprinkle
Jan 21, 2018
Pauline Thelma Sprinkle, formerly residing at 175 15th Street, Buchanan, and for the last six years at Carrington Place in Daleville, passed away at Carrington Place on the evening of Sunday, January 21. Pauline, 95, was born the daughter of Denver Roscoe Robbins and Lola Ely Robbins on April 23, 1922, in the Crab Orchard community near Keokee, Virginia...
Stuart Robert Lebowitz
Jan 19, 2018
Stuart Robert Lebowitz, 66, of Rocky Mount, VA, died on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born in Chicago and lived most of his childhood in Monroeville, PA, where he graduated from Gateway Senior High School. Stuart loved and cared for his adopted son David, who was born with Down's Syndrome 31 years ago. Stuart's extraordinary way of being...
Maynard Earl Spence
Jan 17, 2018
Maynard Earl Spence, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Mr. Spence was a Korean Conflict Veteran and former Owner of M. E. Spence General Contracting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bass and Mary Dooley Spence and son, James E. "Jimmy" Spence. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Shirley Rucker Spence; sons and...
Jessica Elaine Lawson
Jan 15, 2018
Jessica Elaine Lawson, 33, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Sandra Noell; sister, Natalie Andrews-Thomas (Carl); grandparents, Dwight and Cindy Moretz; aunts, Janet Theimer (Chris); Linda Meese (Mike); Susan Williamson (Tom); numerous cousins, and other family members. Visitation will be held at 2pm with a memorial service at 3pm on Saturday,...

John Deat Seibel
Jan 10, 2018
John Deat Seibel, 88, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie Seibel. He is survived by his children and spouses, John and Cathy Seibel, Anne Seibel, Bobby and Cheryl Seibel, Danny and Angela Seibel, and Mike and Pam Seibel; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A private graveside will be...
Mary Madeline Richardson Hosey
Jan 7, 2018
Mary Madeline Richardson Hosey, 89, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Norman Hosey; daughter, Dorothy Greene; son Roger Hosey; daughter-in-law, Anita Hosey; and brothers, Frank, Kyle, Earl, and Ray Richardson. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Nancy Hosey; Paul and Teresa Hosey; and Ernie...
Carol Ann Owen Kelly
Jan 7, 2018
Carol Ann Owen Kelly, 69, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of the Mill Creek Community in Botetourt County. Carol was born on June 17, 1948, to the late Kenneth S. (Jimmie) Owen and Wanda Flippo Owen. She was preceded in death by E. Dickey Kelly, her husband of 41 years, in...

Emily Marie Fitzgerald Tuttle
Jan 6, 2018
Emily Marie Fitzgerald Tuttle, 78, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tuttle; sons, Robert and David Rickman; and brother, Larry Fitzgerald. In addition to her sons that preceded her, she had four other children including, Linda Kelly and Cynthia Tuttle; six grandchildren, including Wayne (Esther) Spangler; and six...

Howard Chester Neely
Jan 4, 2018
Howard Chester Neely, Jr., 82, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Howard served his country in the Air Force from 1953-1959 in Japan. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Neely. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Elizabeth "Liz" Neely; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Burt Sampson; grandchildren, Marisa and Reed Sampson,...
Joseph "Joe" Spencer Tolley
Jan 1, 2018
Joseph "Joe" Spencer Tolley, 28, of Lexington, SC and formerly Buchanan, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Brianna Weed Tolley; sons, Landon, Cove, and Zane Tolley; mother, Brenda Ramsey Tolley; father, Nelson Tolley; sisters, Melissa (Anthony) Linkenhoker and Deanna (Mickey) Steppe; brother, Sonny Tolley; grandmother, Rena Tolley; father-in-law and mother-in-law,...
Linda Gail Secrist
Dec 31, 2017
Linda Gail Secrist, 61, of Buchanan, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Secrist; grandson, Warren Lee McCormick, Jr.; uncle, Clarence Secrist; and sister-in-law, Sandra Secrist. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Angie Secrist; daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Brian Prill; grandchildren,...
Betty Lou Peery
Dec 30, 2017
Betty Lou "Nanny" Stinnett Peery, 85, of Springwood, left this earthly life for her heavenly home on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Born in Eagle Rock, June 15, 1932 she excelled in school plays and spelling bees. She graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 1950 and spent the next 57 years married to the love of her life, Raymond...
Milo & Jasper Jones
Dec 30, 2017
Sandra Secrist, 61, Milo Jones, 4, and Jasper Jones, 2, of Buchanan, passed away tragically Saturday, December 30, 2017. Sandra is survived by her husband of 31 years, Richard "Woody" Secrist; sons, Shawn (Amanda) and Darrell (Amy) Aronson; sister, Patricia (Ray) Stens; brothers, Oscar (Kim) and Dwayne (Dawn) Smith; mother-in-law, Shelbia Harper; granddaughters, Rachael, Rebecca, and Kayla Aronson; great-granddaughter,...
Sandra Odessa Secrist
Dec 30, 2017
Sandra Secrist, 61, Milo Jones, 4, and Jasper Jones, 2, of Buchanan, passed away tragically Saturday, December 30, 2017. Sandra is survived by her husband of 31 years, Richard "Woody" Secrist; sons, Shawn (Amanda) and Darrell (Amy) Aronson; sister, Patricia (Ray) Stens; brothers, Oscar (Kim) and Dwayne (Dawn) Smith; mother-in-law, Shelbia Harper; granddaughters, Rachael, Rebecca, and Kayla Aronson; great-granddaughter,...
Edna Logan Sloan
Dec 30, 2017
Edna Lee Logan Sloan, 93, of Roanoke, entered into rest on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born and raised in the Callaway area of Franklin County, became the bride of Irvin W. in 1946 where they settled in Roanoke, joined Fellowship Baptist Church, and raised two children, Joyce Lee and Irvin Ray. Edna had worked for Roanoke Mills,...
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