Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Dorothy Elizabeth Craft

Dorothy Elizabeth Craft

Oct 27, 2017

Dorothy Cahoon Craft, 85 of Fincastle passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 27, 2017. Dorothy was born July 23, 1932 to the Earl and Annie Cahoon of Fincastle, Virginia. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, William Hayden Craft; her sisters, Shirley Cahoon. Clara "Nip" Conner, and her brother, Malcolm "Mac" Cahoon. She is survived...

Joyce Ann Wagner

Joyce Ann Wagner

Oct 26, 2017

Joyce Wagner of Troutville VA died Thursday October 26, 2017 peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, she was age 77. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Wagner. Joyce is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill Wagner of Troutville VA; daughter, Kimberly Wagner Helbling, son in law, Tim Helbling and adored grandson, James Helbling of Lynchburg,...

Elaine Wilma Grieshaber

Elaine Wilma Grieshaber

Oct 17, 2017

Elaine Wilma Grieshaber, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. "Mom walked into the open arms of Jesus. Waiting there to meet her was her husband, Richard; son, Rick; and daughter, Charlene." She is survived by her daughter, Sandy and husband, Jack Hinchliffe; grandson, Dave Hinchliffe; granddaughter, Sarah Lindsey, Jennifer Grieshaber, and Melissa Nardi; very special friend,...

Tony "Bonehead" Niday

Tony "Bonehead" Niday

Oct 15, 2017

Tony "Bonehead" Edward Niday, 57, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Niday; grandparents, Samuel and Susie Smith and Roscoe and Blanche Niday. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Betty and Michael Niday; brothers, Ronnie (Angela) Niday; Jackie (Gwen) Niday; and Michael Niday; sisters, Pam (David) Switzer;...

Patrick Shane Kidd

Patrick Shane Kidd

Oct 15, 2017

Patrick Shane Kidd died on the 42nd anniversary of his birth, this on Sunday morning, October 15th. This was after he received a diagnosis, now well more than two years ago, of stage four cancer. His death was as gracious as was his life. Known by his Christian name, and not an abbreviation, he was, quite simply, "Patrick" to...

Kenneth Warren May

Kenneth Warren May

Oct 8, 2017

Kenneth Warren May, 85, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School. He served in the Marine Corps from 1950 to 1952 and remained in the Corps Reserves from 1952 until 1960. He began work with Piedmont Airlines in 1953 and retired from USAir in 1991. He is preceded in...

Bernard Deacon

Bernard Deacon

Oct 5, 2017

Bernard Deacon passed away in his home on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the age of 74. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born March 16, 1943 in Lexington, VA to Erman and Martha Deacon and grew up in Buchanan, VA. He was the youngest of 10 brothers and the only one born in a...

Selena Wynelle Spangler Breedlove

Selena Wynelle Spangler Breedlove

Oct 4, 2017

Selena Wynelle Spangler Breedlove, 58, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho "Sonny" and Barbara Mundy Spangler; husband, Jeff Breedlove; and brother, Kevin Wade Spangler. She is survived by her son, James Lewis Bryant of Thaxton; two-stepdaughters, Ryan Collings and Rachel...

Evelyn Blanche Stull Isgrigg

Evelyn Blanche Stull Isgrigg

Sep 30, 2017

Evelyn Blanche Stull Isgrigg, 94, of Hardin, Montana, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Big Horn County Hospital to return to her Heavenly Father. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery-Eagle Rock. Evelyn was born on March 28, 1923 in Eagle Rock, the daughter of Hutson R....

Richard Whitmore Koffman

Richard Whitmore Koffman

Sep 27, 2017

Services will be private.

Calvin Karney Austin

Calvin Karney Austin

Sep 26, 2017

Calvin Karney Austin, 80, of Fincastle passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lusby and Madge Austin; and brother, Jerry Austin. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant UMC (White Church), an avid outdoorsman, a veteran for the US Navy, and retired from Ingersoll-Rand. He enjoyed many evenings square dancing and riding...

J. Wesley Kern

J. Wesley Kern

Sep 24, 2017

J. Wesley Kern, Jr., 66, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Wesley Kern, Sr. Wesley retired from the Botetourt County School System with over 20 years of service and was a member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Jo...

Deborah Lynn St. Clair Bennett

Deborah Lynn St. Clair Bennett

Sep 15, 2017

Deborah Lynn St. Clair Bennett, 58, of Troutville passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Vestel St. Clair. She is survived by her children, Stephen Kinsey; Ashley Higgins and husband, Stewart; Nicholas Bennett; 4 grandchildren, siblings, Barbara Thomas; John St. Clair; Tready Goad and husband, Steve; Kathy Yearout and husband,...

Cecil Donald Mountcastle

Cecil Donald Mountcastle

Sep 14, 2017

Cecil Donald Mountcastle, 85, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was a Korean War Army Veteran, a life member of VFW Post 5895 where he served as commander for many years, and a longtime member of American Legion Post 93. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Mountcastle and Annie Mountcastle Rycroft; brother, Harold...

Daniel Joseph Jones

Daniel Joseph Jones

Sep 4, 2017

Daniel Joseph Jones, 70, of Clifton Forge, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Curtis Maxine Osborne Jones and parents, Marcus Preston Jones and Margaret Dunbar Jones. He is survived by his son, Marcus Anthony Jones and wife, Kristina Miller of Clifton Forge; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Destiny Macole Gibson, and Makaylynne Leigh Miller;...

John Edward Orange

John Edward Orange

Aug 31, 2017

John Edward Orange, 69, of Buchanan passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Orange, brother, Thomas Sidney Orange; and brother-in-law, Bobby Caldwell. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Carol Orange; son, Eric Stanley; step-daughters, Valerie Clemons and husband, Marty; Jessica Simmons and husband, Brad; grandchildren, Sidney...

Rachel Mae Dudley Mullins

Rachel Mae Dudley Mullins

Aug 26, 2017

Rachel Mae Dudley Mullins, 75, of Buchanan passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ashby Mullins, daughters, Betty and Norma Mullins, brother, James, and sister, Nancy. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Johnson, Dottie Underwood, and Loretta McKinney; sons, Donald and Johnny Mullins; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Everett (Cecil)...

Lester Rodney Hill

Lester Rodney Hill

Aug 24, 2017

Lester Rodney Hill, III, 38, of Glen Wilton, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Survivors include his mother, Donna Jean McCulley Hill; sisters, Mary Ann Mundy (Scott Taylor), Sarah Jane (Kristin) Hill, Robin Ann (Lewis) Dudley, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, August...

Paul Kenneth Underwood

Paul Kenneth Underwood

Aug 23, 2017

Paul "Mr. Coffee" Kenneth Underwood, Sr., 73, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Mattie Underwood and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley Underwood; daughters, Sarah Underwood; Reese Williams and husband, Jimmy; sons, Paul Underwood, Jr.; Calvin Morris; grandchildren, Kelly Willis, Keewana Lee,...

Charles Edward Wells

Charles Edward Wells

Aug 22, 2017

Charles Edward "Charlie" Wells, Sr., 80, of Fincastle, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday morning, August 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, William I. and Ressie Lacks Wells; three brothers, Earl, Raymond, and Lewis Wells; three sisters, Ethel Eubank, Martha Wells, and Alma Smith; his son, Charles (Chuck) Wells, Jr.; his wife, Barbara; and the...