Obituaries

Oct 1, 2016

Oct 1, 2016

Suzanne E. Joyce, 61, of Buchanan, VA passed away Saturday morning, October 1, 2016 at her home with her family at her bedside. Suzanne was a long-time resident of Hastings, NY and a graduate of SUNY at Binghamton, NY. She was an accomplished and successful sales/marketing representative for Premier Products and Medco, and is remembered not only for her...

Sep 20, 2016

On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, the Angels came to take Mary S. West home to be with the Lord. Mary was born March 2, 1930 to Jack L. and Margie Vines Simmons. She was sister to Harry (Bud) Simmons. Mary married Lama E. West on July 13, 1948, and they had 4 children, Gary, Diane, Robert and Theresa. Mary...

Sep 5, 2016

Peggy Caldwell Jenkins, 75 of Buchanan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 5, 2016. She was a member of Springwood Baptist Church, an avid bingo player, and loved to read books. She retired from Groendyk with over 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her son, Brent Jenkins; parents, Lacey and Catherine...

Sep 3, 2016

Edith Elovich McLaughlin,78, of Troutville, Va, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was the former owner of Perma Clean Dry Cleaners in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Edwin McLaughlin, Sr.; daughter, Missy McLaughlin; and brother, Larry Elovich. Survivors include her sons, Frank Edwin McLaughlin, Jr. of Buchanan and Michael Patrick McLaughlin of Fincastle;...

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...

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;...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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")...

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;...

Jun 30, 2016

Services will be private.

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...

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...

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...