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Charles Edward Washington
Jan 11, 2017
Charles Edward "Lil Jack" Washington, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lula Washington; brothers, Sam, Homer, and James Washington; and sister, JoAnne Blake. He is survived by his sister, Alene Harvey of Washington, DC; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a host of other relatives....
Nancy Ann Moseley
Jan 10, 2017
Nancy Ann Moseley, 53, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Minnie Moseley; brothers, Timothy and Harry "Junebug" Moseley. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Timothy Rickman of Buchanan; Cyndy and Eugene Harlow of Glasgow; brothers, Frank Moseley and Danny Moseley both of Buchanan;...
Rufus Clemon Firebaugh
Jan 3, 2017
Rufus Clemon Firebaugh, 78, of Daleville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was a faithful member of Grace Bible Church and worked at Roanoke Auto Spring Works for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Rufus was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia "Jenny" Jones Firebaugh; parents, Hubert and Mable Firebaugh; sister,...
Ernest Edward Bradley
Jan 2, 2017
On Monday, January 2, 2017, Ernest Edward Bradley III, "Tubby," was surrounded by his wife Lola and family as he crossed over. Tubby was like an M&M, hard on the outside and soft on the inside. He loved his tasteless jokes and cheap sparkling wine, and he was a champion for nature and animals. That love of nature and...
Elsie Kern Bradley
Jan 1, 2017
Elsie Kern Bradley, 93, of Fincastle, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Bradley; parents, Matthew and Katherine Kern; and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Luther Huffman of Fincastle; grandchildren, Michelle Roberts and husband, John; Michael Huffman and wife, Traci; great-grandchildren, Justin...
Walter Phillip Camper
Dec 28, 2016
Walter Phillip Camper, 62, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Phillip graduated from VMI in 1977. He worked briefly for VDOT and retired from American Electric Power after 32 years of service. He served as Scout Leader for Cub Scout Pack # 207 before he became an Assistant Scout Leader under Curtis Keith for Boy Scout...
Mary Marie Mccullogh Fitzgerald
Dec 28, 2016
Mary McCulloch Fitzgerald, 67, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Fitzgerald, Sr.; parents, Bobby and Viola McCulloch. She is survived by her sons, Leonard "Bugs" Fitzgerald; Bobby "BJ" Fitzgerald; daughter, Melissa Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Austin Fitzgerald, Byron Smith, Thomas Fitzgerald, Lexie and Li Li Fitzgerald; brothers, Bobby McCulloch, Roger...
David Ronald Sloan
Dec 26, 2016
RESCHEDULED David Ronald Sloan, 65, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. He served proudly in the Marines on the VMA231 Squadron as a Corporal. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of Quality Inn and Holiday Inn. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, Sr. and Dorothy Sloan and brother, James "Junie" Sloan, Jr....
Dolores J. "Dolly" Schulz
Dec 24, 2016
Dolores J. "Dolly" Schulz, 84, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Appell, adoptive mother, Abagail Schmidt, sisters, Gladys Kelly and Eleanor Houlihan; and brother, Raymond Schmidt. She was survived by the love of her life and husband of 63 years, Ed; daughter, Debbie Schulz (Addison Brogan); son, Edward...
Bettie Simpson Guthrie
Dec 23, 2016
Bettie Jane Simpson Guthrie, 84, of Cloverdale, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Dunbar and Herbert Guthrie; parents, Lyle Simpson and Mary Lee Lucas Simpson; brothers, Robert and Kenneth Simpson, sisters, Juanita Wise and Mary E. Angel. She is survived by her niece, Nobledean and Ronnie Sarver of Salisbury, NC;...
Paul Andrew Thurston
Dec 21, 2016
Paul Andrew Thurston, 73, of Eagle Rock, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Mr. Thurston was the former owner of Alleghany Home Center in Covington and member of the Eagle Rock United Methodist Church and had served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy Persinger Thurston; son, Paul Andrew Thurston, Jr.;...
John Snyder Baker
Dec 21, 2016
John Snyder Baker, 79, of Buchanan, went home to be with his Creator and Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. John was preceded in death by his parents, G. L. and Honor S. Baker and by an infant son, Craig Robert Baker. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dianne Howell Baker; two sons, John L. and...
Randolph Scott Gibson
Dec 16, 2016
Randolph Scott Gibson, 64, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleve and Josephine Bayne Gibson; brother, Calvin Gibson; and sister, Marie Sloan. Survivors include his sisters and brother-in-law, Susie Sloan of Buchanan, Kathleen Wood of Troutville, Barbara and Jerry Mundy of Buchanan, and Wanda Smith of Buchanan; and several...
John "Bill" William Wroten
Dec 9, 2016
A memorial gathering will be held April 1, 2017. Place and time to be announced.
Gene R. Spangler
Dec 5, 2016
Gene Romero Spangler, 72, formerly of Buchanan, was doing what he liked to do best, sleeping, right on into heaven on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Ruth Spangler. He was a member of Springwood Baptist Church and a graduate from James River High School. He worked at Johnson Carper then...
Harold Monroe Boothe
Dec 2, 2016
Harold Monroe Boothe, 90 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mattie Boothe; wife and mother of his children, Irene "Rennie" Boothe; brothers, Lawrence, Walter, Billy, Joel, and Carl; sisters, Clara, Kathleen, Doris, and Sarah; and step-daughters, Debbie and Carol. He is survived by his wife of almost...
Rodney Allen Crawford
Nov 28, 2016
Rodney Allen Crawford, 40, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Kim Crawford, beloved sons, Caleb and Jacob Crawford; daughter, Dakota Crawford; mother, Brenda Crawford; siblings, Carmen Hall, Richard Crawford, and Heather Crawford; loving in-laws, Mike and Brenda Monaghan, Patrick and Candace Monaghan, and Joe Monaghan; one niece;...
Steven Mansfield Crawford
Nov 21, 2016
Steven Mansfield Crawford, 65, of Roanoke, entered his eternal heavenly home on Monday, November 21, 2016 surrounded by his wife, brother, and close family and friends. He enjoyed his 32 years of service at the VA Medical Center; was an avid fisherman and gardener, and loved watching sports. Steve loved everyone; he never met a stranger. He was preceded...
Malcolm Snead Austin
Nov 15, 2016
Malcolm Snead Austin, 54, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis S. Austin; and grandson, Evan Austin. After serving in the US Navy for five years, he was a Virginia State Trooper for over 22 years, retiring in 2012. He is survived by his sons...
Cecil Lee Slusser
Nov 15, 2016
Cecil Lee Slusser, 73, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Cecil had retired from Carter Machinery as a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic with over 45 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hunter Lee and Blanche Brizendine Slusser; brother, Charles Slusser; sisters, June Spence and Linda "Sissie" Slusser. He is survived by...
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