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Elmer Blankenship
Sep 2, 2016
Elmer Blankenship, 73 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon Blankenship; son, John Blankenship; daughter, Cynthia Blankenship; mother-in-law, Ruth Ambrose; grandchildren, Nathan and Dusty Young, Jacob Blankenship, Vanessa Mitera, Victoria, Layna, and Payton Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Luca, Mylah, and Barett Young; sister, Gladys Matney, Brenda Justus; and countless other...
Marguerite Niday Corvin
Aug 30, 2016
Marguerite Niday Corvin, 72 of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, David M. Corvin; daughter, Sharon Clark; and brothers, Leroy and Bobby Niday. She is survived by her children and spouses, Earnest and Terry Clark; Tammy and Kimberly Clark; Janet Corvin; David Wayne and Donna Corvin; Darrell and Shane Corvin;...
Esther Williamson Hall
Aug 28, 2016
Esther Williamson Hall, 98 of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "J.D." Hall, parents, Herbert and Hazel Williamson; sister, Ruth Williamson Mackey and brother, Homer Williamson. She was dearly loved by her family and a lifelong member of Springwood Baptist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...
Roger William Newcomb
Aug 26, 2016
Roger William Newcomb, 71 of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nancy Newcomb and brother-in-law, Pete Mundy. He is survived by his wife, Marcia E. Newcomb; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Scott Norton; grandchildren, Ashley and James Brooks; great-grandchildren, Blaise and Ryder Brooks; step-daughter, Angel Moss; step-granddaughter,...
Archie "Mack Daddy" Mack Caldwell
Jul 28, 2016
Archie Mack Caldwell, Sr., "Mack Daddy", 76, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016. He is survived by his son, Archie "Junior", Caldwell, Jr. and wife, Kathy "Kat"; sister, Mary "Qually" McCullough of Richmond; grandchildren, Dustin Ferrell; Mandi Heath, Jessica Heath; great-grandson, Samual "Sammy" Lee Ferrell; and numerous friends. A Celebration of his life and Irish wake will...
Betty Jean Taylor Welch
Jul 24, 2016
Betty Jean Taylor Welch, 80 of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Welch; parents, Leo and Della Taylor; brother, Wesley "Nubbin" Taylor; and sister, Eva Mae "Sallie" Harris. Betty attended Buchanan High School and retired from Buchanan Elementary as a cafeteria aid with...
Hazel Chittum Madison
Jul 23, 2016
Hazel Chittum Madison, 94 of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, July 23 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Emmett Reynolds and James Madison. She is survived by her "God sent son", Nelson Tolley; special friends, Bob Conlon and Jeanette Morris. Special thanks to the Staff of Bethel Ridge for their loving care. Visitation will be held at...
Carole Jean Proffitt Spangler
Jul 21, 2016
Carole Jean Proffitt Spangler "Gigi", 74 of Buchanan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 21 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Wilbur and Merle Proffitt; mother and father-in-law, Thomas and Ruth Spangler; sister, Marie Proffitt; brothers, Bill and Claude Proffitt; sisters-in-law, Mary Proffitt and Iris Hill; and brother-in-law, Ricky Spangler....
Jimmie Adam Tingler
Jul 10, 2016
Jimmie Adam Tingler, 77, of Salem formerly of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Tingler; parents, Chester and Margie Tingler; and sister, Shirley Richmond. Survivors include his children and spouses, Chester and Cheryl Tingler; Darlene and Wes Riffe; Lisa Tingler; Debra; Pam and Dale; Ricky and Donna; Timmy...
Russell D. "Buddy" Vines
Jul 2, 2016
Russell D. ("Buddy") Vines, 89, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on July 2, 2016. Buddy was born on December 21, 1926, in Roanoke, VA, and raised in Lithia, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Vines and Grace Highfill Vines; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Geraldine Vines; sister, Nancy Vines Wirt; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth ("Libby")...
Lydia Frances Prease
Jul 2, 2016
Lydia Frances Prease, 88, of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle Prease; sister, Kate Prease; brothers, Jack, Charlie, Joe Lee, Raymond, John, Oscar, and Robert Prease; nephew, Roger Prease; and sisters-in-law, Bertha, Louise, Virginia and Mildred Prease. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Hazel and Lois Prease;...
Judith Roberts Hodges
Jun 27, 2016
Judith Cecilia Roberts Hodges, age 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Ray Hodges. Survivors include her daughters, Karen D. Cox of Wertz and Jennifer M. Hodges of Blue Ridge; sister, Connie Welch of Shiloh, Illinois; brothers, Harvey Roberts and Ricky Nunley of Roanoke; grandchildren, Christopher Matthew...
Wilma Jean Hefner Stump
Jun 26, 2016
Wilma Jean Hefner Stump, age 90, peacefully passed away on Sunday June 26, 2016 in Roanoke, Virginia. From her birth in Neola, West Virginia, on July 31, 1925, daughter of Arthur and Flora Wade Hefner, everyone who crossed paths with her experienced laughs, thoughtfulness, and excellent conversation. Wilma grew up in White Sulfur Springs and on June 10, 1950...
Carol Sue Kelly Sloan
Jun 21, 2016
Carol Sue Kelly Sloan, 57, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. She was preceded by her husband, Calvin Sloan, Sr.; father, Cloris Kelly, Sr.; and brother, David Kelly. She is survived her daughter and son-in-law, April Kelly and Alvin "Chip" Plumley; sons, Mark and CJ Sloan; mother, Pauline Kelly; brothers, Cloris (Hope) Kelly, Jr.; Howard W. (Olivia...
Lillian Gladys Pursley
Jun 12, 2016
Lillian Gladys Helms Pursley, 98, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. Mrs. Pursley was a member of Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren since 1928. She was predeceased by her husband, Bennett F. Pursley; parents, Robert L. and Amanda Haynes Helms; brothers, Payne, Ira, and Grant Helms; and sister, Leitha Murray. She is survived by several nieces...
Edgar David Bourne
Jun 6, 2016
Edgar David "Eddie" Bourne, 67, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. He was a Journey Wireman employed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, George S. and Dorothy Taxis Bourne; sister, Edith B. Paderick; and infant brother, Robert Stephen Bourne. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Loretta Lee...
James Edward Eubank
May 29, 2016
James Edward Eubank, 74, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He is survived by his sons, Bob Eubank and wife Patricia; Dylan Eubank; and granddaughter, Abigail Eubank. Graveside services will be held 3pm Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Fairview Cemetery with Chaplain Ray Sloan officiating.
James Essie Brown Smith
May 26, 2016
James Essie Brown Smith, 91, of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, May 26, 2016. Mr. Smith was an US Army Veteran serving during WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Jane "Janie" Elizabeth Deacon Smith on June 8, 2014; his parents, William E. and Georgia Grace...
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