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Katherine Virginia Mars
Oct 13, 2015
Katherine Virginia Mars, 73, of Buchanan, born October 13, 1942 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She retired from Groendyk Manufacturing with over 45 years of dedicated service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Mars; parents, Thornton Gilliam and Elizabeth Pruitt Crouch; brother, Richard Gilliam; sisters, Mamie Davis and Joyce McCracken....
Margarette Jewell Tynan
Oct 6, 2015
Margarette Jewell Tynan--a benevolent, though rugged individualist--of Buchanan, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Springtree Health and Rehab Center where she lived since 2011. She was 90 years old. For nearly 60 years, Mrs. Tynan operated her 300-acre farm in the Springwood community of Botetourt County, doing most of the fence building, cattle feeding, sheep shearing, and hay hauling...
Dorothy Cook Robertson
Oct 6, 2015
Our Savior, Jesus called His faithful servant, Dorothy Anne Cook Owen Robertson ("aka Sweet Tea Dorothy") home on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Dorothy was born on July 28, 1936 or 1937 (depending when you asked her.) She was one of twelve children; the daughter of the late Clint and Frances Howell Cook. She was predeceased by seven of her...
Ada Delila Fitzgerald Alexander
Sep 29, 2015
Ada Delila Fitzgerald Alexander, 92, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Alexander; son, Everette Lynn Alexander; granddaughters, Jennifer Dooley and Robin Sloan; great-great-grandson, Eli Dooley; parents, Curtis and Dola Fitzgerald; 5 brothers and sisters; and step-mother, Ethel Fitzgerald. Granny is survived by her children, Roger Lee and...
Gloria Jean Glasspoole
Sep 23, 2015
Gloria Jean Glasspoole, 69, of Circleville, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Inez Walker; husband, Keith Glasspoole; daughter, Jerri Jean Lewis; sister-in-law, Janice Robertson; brothers-in-law, Richard Glasspoole and Art Robertson. She is survived by her children, Kimberly (Rick) Smith; Brian (Melissa) Glasspoole; Brett Glasspoole; grandchildren, Loralai, Thomas, Brandon...
Leo George Ferris
Sep 18, 2015
Leo George Ferris, 85, of Fincastle, passed away peacefully from this life to be with Jesus on Friday, September 18. He was born in Salem, Virginia, March 18, 1930 to the late James L. and Maggie Ferris. He is also preceded in death by his brother James W. Ferris, and nephews Wesley Ferris and Michael Ferris. He is survived...
Robert Taylor Linkenhoker
Sep 18, 2015
Robert Taylor Linkenhoker, Jr., 81, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Yvonne (Bonnie) Linkenhoker; children, Rodney Linkenhoker, Anthony Linkenhoker and wife, Melissa, JoAnn France Foster and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Allen Linkenhoker, Adriene Linkenhoker, Kaile France Weaver and husband, Ben, Kemper Foster; great-grandson, Brogan Weaver; sister, Elizabeth Peery; brother and sisters-in-law,...
Helen "Sue" Louise Joers
Sep 14, 2015
Helen "Sue" Louise Joers, 80, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Helen Elizabeth Graff and three brothers. She was a loyal member of the LOA in Fincastle. She is survived by her children, Joan Michael Joers Gozzo, Raymond Matthew Joers, Richard Gregory Joers, and R. Theresa Hunsucker;...
Dorothy Louise Kennedy
Sep 13, 2015
Dorothy Louise Hudgins Kennedy, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, September13, 2015. "Granny Dot" spent her life caring for others. In her final days, she was lovingly cared for by her family. She has gone to her eternal home in heaven with her Lord and received her crown of righteousness. She was born in Black Mountain, NC on January...
Gene Allen Moseley
Sep 10, 2015
Gene Allen Moseley, Sr., 69, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Gene had retired from James River Limestone after 37 years of service. He was also a member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department and Buchanan Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Allen and Lucille Virginia Gray Moseley; first wife, Clara Rickman...
Shirley Temple Richmond
Sep 10, 2015
Shirley Temple Richmond, 78, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Margie Tingler. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Herbert Richmond; daughter and son-in-law, Margie and Stephen Ferguson of Roanoke; grandchildren, Matthew Ferguson and Joshua Ferguson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Leon Richmond; Geneva...
Judge Edward Washington
Sep 4, 2015
Judge Edward Washington, 55, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Melva Washington; sisters, Jean Washington and Constance Diane Waldron. Survivors include his sisters, Deborah (Emmit) Jones and Pam Lee; brothers, John, Jr., Thomas, and Mark Washington, all of Roanoke; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral...
Raye Markham Rice
Sep 4, 2015
Raye Rebecca Markham Rice, 85, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015, at her home after a short battle with cancer. Raye was a longtime member of the Buchanan Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond Clarence Markham and Elizabeth Dewey Markham; her first husband, Calvin M. Rice; her second husband, Jack Abercrombie; her sisters, Elizabeth...
Jean Blake Hubble
Aug 28, 2015
Jean Blake Hubble, 68, of Verona passed away Friday, August 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vaughn and Elizabeth Beauchamp Blake. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul N. Hubble, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Paul, II and MaryElaine Hubble; daughter and son-in-law, Bethany H. and Olivier Douliery; grandchildren, Julian and Pascaline Douliery,...
Harold "Eddie" Montgomery
Aug 22, 2015
Harold "Eddie" Montgomery, Jr., 59, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold, Sr. and Madeline Montgomery. He is survived by his children, Eddie (Wendy) Montgomery, William (Brittany) Craighead, Crystal Hall, Jeffrey Craighead, Amy Overstreet, Bernard Craighead, Theresa Montgomery, and Lynette Montgomery; 13 grandchildren with one on the way; one...
Patricia "Pat" Lee Painter Simmons
Aug 17, 2015
Patricia Lee "Pat" Painter Simmons, 86, of Fincastle, died Monday, Aug. 17, at home of cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hunter M. and Viola W. Painter, and her beloved husband and partner of 55 years William M. "Bill" Simmons, with whom she fell in love, upon first sight, at age 4. Pat graduated from Hollins...
Harry Mac Williamson
Aug 15, 2015
Harry M. Williamson, Jr, 89, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Friendship Health and Rehab, Roanoke, Virginia. He was born September 9, 1925 to the late Harry M, Sr. and Vannie Short Williamson. Harry Mac was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Strickler Williamson; son, Dennis Rea Williamson; brother, M.M. "Jack" Williamson; and sisters, Lorena...
James Arthur Mundy
Aug 14, 2015
James Arthur "Jim Bigfoot" Mundy, 56, of Vinton, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Catherine Burkes Castle and James P. "Skipper" Mundy; infant brother, James Mundy; step-son, Michael Page; and granddaughter, Billie Jo Sifford. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include his daughter, Dani Mundy of Roanoke; step-son, Stanley...
Paul Leland Lorton
Aug 8, 2015
Paul Leland "Bud" Lorton, 71, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lee and Lois Geraldine Laird Lorton; his daughters, Jodi Louise Lorton and Betsy Ann Lorton Harris; and his son, Josh Allan Lorton. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as a General Foreman serving over 30 years. Bud...
Samuel Lee Dale
Aug 6, 2015
Samuel Lee Dale, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 after a brief, yet valiant, fight against cancer. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Lee and Margaret Morris Dale; his son, Jackson Andrew Dale; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. He graduated from Lexington High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice...
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