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Willie Edward Vassar
Jun 6, 2017
Willie Edward Vassar, 94, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Ed served in the Army Corps of Engineers in World War II, stationed in the Pacific Theatre as a Construction Machine Operator, where he was awarded several medals and awards. He later retired from Lone Star Cement. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Michael Patrick Mclaughlin
May 23, 2017
Michael Patrick McLaughlin, 53, of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Memorial Services will be held 2:00pm Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Lithia Baptist Church. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan 540-254-3000.
Viola Miller Smith
May 22, 2017
Viola Miller Smith, 102, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. Graveside Services will be held 12:30pm Friday, May 26, 2017 in Broad Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan 540-254-3000.
Roger Dale Johns
May 19, 2017
Roger Dale Johns, 63, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. He was a giving man; serving his country, community, and the wellbeing of others. Roger was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, a Volunteer with the Eagle Rock Fire and Rescue Squad, and an organ donor. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles...
Viola "Big Mama" Trail
May 3, 2017
Viola "Big Mama" Trail, 96, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Woodson Trail; son, Rodney L. Trail; parents, Roy and Katie Simpson; and sister, Ellen Linkenhoker. She is survived by her children and spouses, Mary and Chester Hollingsworth, Henry and Barbara Trail, Doris and Hugh Jones, Janie and...
Louis Edward Smith
Apr 30, 2017
Louis Edward Smith, 83, of Eagle Rock, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Nelva Smith and grandson, James Louis Smith. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Nicely Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Clay Coleman of Fincastle; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Lisa Smith of...
Robert "Bobby" Andrew Waldron
Apr 21, 2017
Robert "Bobby" Andrew Waldron, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Dianne Washington Waldron and sister, Anna Craighead. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Romond and Monica Waldron of Greenville, NC; Desmond and Renee Waldron of England; daughter, BJ Waldron of Buchanan; grandchildren, Nadja, Maliyah, Mahalia,...
Lula Roberts Johnson
Apr 20, 2017
Lula Roberts Johnson, 90, of Buchanan, left us peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2017 after being a kind caregiver to many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Dean Johnson; parents, Latane and Fannie Roberts; brothers, Lawrence (Larry), Lewis (Slick), William (Punky), and Leonard (Hoss) Roberts; and sister, Mary Roberts Hurst. She...
Danny Eugene King
Apr 15, 2017
Danny Eugene King, 64, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2017 with his children by his side. He was born August 16, 1952 in Altoona, PA and graduated from William R. Boone High School in Orlando, FL in 1970. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jeanette and Paul Peterman; paternal grandparents,...
Delcinia Earllease Saunders Willis
Apr 12, 2017
Delcinia Earllease Saunders Willis, 57, of Roanoke formerly of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Delcinia was a loving and caring wife and mother to many, a great checkers and marbles player, and a great artist. Delcinia loved to talk, she could talk for hours. She also loved to dance. But most importantly, Delcinia loved serving God and...
Mabel Virginia Burks
Apr 11, 2017
Mabel Virginia Burks, 97, Buchanan, left this earth Tuesday, April 11, 2017 to be home with the Lord. She was born in Buchanan, VA on February 11, 1920 to the late Jessie and Hattie Reid. She was the youngest of four brothers and three sisters, all deceased. Mabel married Paul Lawrence Burks in 1937 in Buchanan. They had three...
Betty Ann Montgomery May
Apr 9, 2017
Betty Ann Montgomery May of Buchanan passed away on April 9, 2017 after a short illness. She was a graduate of Buchanan High School and the Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Va. and Florida Hospital in Winter Park/Orlando, Fla. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paxton, Sr. and...
Robert Bruce Camper
Apr 8, 2017
Robert Bruce Camper, 86, Buchanan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Bessie B. Camper, brothers, W. Fred Camper, Frank M. Camper, Ray E. Camper, and Billy Camper; sister, Margaret Camper Obenshain, and infant granddaughter, Jessica Noel. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years,...
Thelma Ferrell Deel
Apr 8, 2017
Thelma Ferrell Deel, 96, of Fincastle passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, George William Deel and Parents, Paris Randolph and Nolia Austin Ferrell. Survivors include her daughter, Beth Deel of Fincastle; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Deel of Fincastle, Randy and Doreen Deel of Buchanan, John and Genia Deel of Clifton Forge,...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Mccullough
Apr 2, 2017
Joseph "Joe" Lee McCullough, 67, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy McCullough; parents, Jack and Julia McCullough; and brother, Phillip McCullough. He is survived by his daughter, Marlena McCullough; granddaughter, Lacey Lawhorne; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Debbie McCullough; niece, Dawn Reid; and nephew, Phillip McCullough, II. Graveside...
Dawn Michelle Curtis
Mar 25, 2017
Dawn Michelle Curtis, 41, of Roanoke, born December 9, 1975, departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur Davis, Sr., James, Jr. and Jean Curtis, uncles, Arthur Davis, Jr. and Jeffrey Davis. Those left to mourn her loss are her children, Kristoffer Barber, Jr. of Roanoke; Kiante'...
Elizabeth "Lib" Brooks
Mar 21, 2017
Elizabeth "Lib" Stinnett Brooks, 92, of Buchanan passed away, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Brooks and son, Allen "Pedro" Brooks. Lib was the youngest and the last surviving of numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Butch Schaffer of Buchanan; Pam Brooks and...
Brenda Nell Smith
Mar 20, 2017
Brenda Nell Smith, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Kenneth Hyden and granddaughter, Jaylen Hyden all of Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Wesley "Nubbin" Taylor. There will be a memorial gathering held at High Bridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 2,...
Evelyn Ninita Redman Fisher
Mar 17, 2017
Evelyn Ninita Fisher, 88, of Fincastle passed away, Friday, March 17, 2017. She was the last of 12 children to the late Kimmie and Laura Redman and also preceded in death by her son, Steve Niday. She was a member of Botetourt Church of God of Prophecy. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, William Fisher; daughter...
E. Glenn Cox
Mar 13, 2017
E. Glenn Cox, 79, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Clarence and Susie Lynch Cox and first wife, Jeanne Cox. Glenn was a member and deacon of Buchanan Baptist Church, a former EMT and fireman, helped coach various youth sports, Lions Club member, and a funeral assistant at...
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