Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Lloyd Richard Shupe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Mary Lou Zimmerman Sweet

Mary Lou Zimmerman Sweet

May 17, 2018

Arrangements Pending

Brian Jason Rookstool

Brian Jason Rookstool

May 16, 2018

Brian Rookstool March 4, 1981 - May 16, 2018 Brian was a wonderful man and a devoted husband that is loved, missed and will always be cherished. His greatest joy was in his everyday life with his wife, Amy and their beloved dogs. He will be greatly missed by Rusty, Cory, Derby and Mac, all who had a special...

Calvin Wayne Dudley

Calvin Wayne Dudley

May 7, 2018

Calvin "Hop" Wayne Dudley, 67, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oler and Sallie Dudley; sisters, Margaret Overacre and Martha Robinette, and brothers, Johnnie Dudley and Robert Dudley He is survived by his sisters, Rosetta Snead and Phyllis Kessler; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Thursday,...

Jimmy Dale Bernard

Jimmy Dale Bernard

May 2, 2018

Jimmy Dale Bernard, 83, died peacefully in the VA hospital on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He was a long time resident of Troutville, and will be missed by many. Jim was a retired Military Sargent in the United States Air Force. A veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, he served from 1952-1972. Jim also retired from ITT-Fiber Optics in...

Delphine Barger Austin

Delphine Barger Austin

Apr 30, 2018

Delphine Barger Austin, 100, of Eagle Rock, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Austin, Sr.; parents, Emmett and Clella Barger; infant daughter, Leona Austin; and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children and spouses, Hiram, Jr. and Barbara Austin; Truman and JoAnn Austin; Raymond and Connie Austin;...

Roger "Eddie" Edward Powell

Roger "Eddie" Edward Powell

Apr 29, 2018

Roger "Eddie" Edward Powell, 57, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018. A memorial gathering will be held 5-7pm, Friday, May 4, 2018 at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan 540-254-3000.

Terry James Hurt

Terry James Hurt

Apr 27, 2018

Memorial Services to be held Friday evening in his hometown of Raven, Virginia.

Columbus Howard Mize

Columbus Howard Mize

Apr 26, 2018

Arrangements pending

Claiborne "Webbie" Williamson

Claiborne "Webbie" Williamson

Apr 25, 2018

Claiborne "Webbie" Webster Williamson, 95, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Robbie Williamson; and brothers and spouses, Robert and Katherine, Paul and Rita, and Joe Styne and Norma. His is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 66 years, Rosa Lee Camper Williamson; children, Latitia Rookstool...

Frank Erskine Jones

Frank Erskine Jones

Apr 5, 2018

Frank Erskine Jones, 80, of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Ingledew Jones; parents, Tracey Miller Jones and Mary Alice Woods Jones. Frank was a US Army Veteran serving from 1959 to 1965. He was a diesel mechanic and had worked for several companies. Survivors include his daughter,...

Rex Stevens Kelly

Rex Stevens Kelly

Apr 5, 2018

Rex Stevens Kelly, 92, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Rex was a member of the Buchanan Baptist Church serving as Deacon, Moderator, and Treasurer, a member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Dept. serving as Chief for ten years and helped organize the first Firemen's Carnival to help fund the department, a Charter Member of the Buchanan...