Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Martha Lucille Ingledew Jones

Martha Lucille Ingledew Jones

Aug 5, 2015

Martha Lucille Ingledew Jones, 73, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenza George and Ruby Florine Crawford Ingledew; her sister Doris Stull; and half-sisters, Lib McCormick and Nellie Maye Bcarrdi. She was an X-Ray Technician and finished her career in the Cath lab of Lewis Gale Medical Center, retiring...

Clara Mae "Nip" Cahoon Conner

Clara Mae "Nip" Cahoon Conner

Aug 3, 2015

Clara Mae "Nip" Cahoon Conner, 84, of Fincastle, entered into her heavenly home, Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Carrington Place in Daleville where she was a resident for three years. Clara was born On October 28, 1930, a daughter of the late Earl and Annie Cahoon. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Perry B. Conner; sister,...

James "Jimmy" "Pico" Preston Morris

James "Jimmy" "Pico" Preston Morris

Jul 26, 2015

James "Jimmy" "Pico" Preston Morris, Sr., 85, of Buchanan, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Brizendine Morris; son, Ricky Dale Morris; parents, Howard and Mary Morris; sisters, Margaret (Roger) Dale and Dorothy (Hampton) Ponton; in-laws, Tommy, Russell, and Dee Brizendine; and Nancy St. Clair. He is survived by his son...

Leah Lynn Bradford Entsminger

Leah Lynn Bradford Entsminger

Jul 26, 2015

Leah Lynn Bradford Entsminger, 52, of Buchanan, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Lee Lile and Lela Lee Byrd. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Richie; children, Brandon Bradford, Brandi Bowen, and Austin Entsminger; grandchildren, Alyssa McCullough and Shay Fowler; mother, Jodi Falstreaux; sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne...

Emma Lee Roberts

Emma Lee Roberts

Jul 26, 2015

Emma Lee Roberts, 84, of Troutville, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis Roberts; son, Michael Lewis Roberts; daughter, Cheree Lynn Roberts; and 7 brothers and sisters. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vicki Roberts of Troutville; grandson, Shane Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services...

Donald Thomas Jones

Donald Thomas Jones

Jul 17, 2015

Donald Thomas Jones, 83, of Buchanan, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2015 due to complications leading up to surgery at UVA Hospital. He was an Air Force Veteran in the Korean War. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Nyokia and his favorite buddy, Tobie, who both miss him terribly. Other survivors include a son, grandsons, a granddaughter,...

Pauline Boblett Deacon

Pauline Boblett Deacon

Jul 16, 2015

"Well done thy good and faithful servant" Matthew 23:21. Pauline Boblett Deacon, 93, of Buchanan, beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 16, 2015. She passed in her home with family and friends knowing she was headed to paradise. Mrs. Deacon taught school over 30 years and was a member of...

Mary Fitzgerald Shanks

Mary Fitzgerald Shanks

Jul 3, 2015

Mary Madeline Fitzgerald, 90, of Buchanan, Va., passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Shanks Sr.; parents, Buey and Ethel Fitzgerald; and brothers, Ennis, Clarence and Clyde. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ronnie Ramsey of Natural Bridge Station; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Dana George...

Justin Travis Brandt

Justin Travis Brandt

Jun 30, 2015

Justin Travis Brandt, 26, of Clifton Forge, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, along with his best friend, Ronnie Puller, III. Justin was an Assistant Manager of Famous Anthony's for over ten years. He loved to cook, was an avid reader, also loved the beach, and was a collector of sharp things. He is survived by...

Charles "Pawpaw" Benny Reid

Charles "Pawpaw" Benny Reid

Jun 30, 2015

Charles Benny "Pawpaw" Reid, 77, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Kathy Smith and Dianne VanNess Smith; and parents, Daniel and Mary Reid. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Juanita R. Reid; son, Charles Benny Reid, II of Lexington; daughters and son-in-law, Pattie Reid of Lexington;...

Claude "Freddie" Hancock, Ii

Claude "Freddie" Hancock, Ii

Jun 22, 2015

Claude Ceasar "Freddie" Hancock II, 60, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Freddie was a devoted husband and loving father, mentor and friend. He enjoyed anything with wheels, especially hot rods and Harleys. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Leroy Hancock and is survived by his wife of 29 years, Pamela Kelly Hancock; mother,...

Dustin Thomas Bolen

Dustin Thomas Bolen

Jun 5, 2015

Dustin Thomas Bolen, 24, of Troutville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. He is survived by his son, Jacob Bolen; mother, Elaine Kanode; father and step-mother, Tom and Anita Bolen of Sanford, NC; sisters, Brianna Perley and Madison Bolen; brother, Matthew Bolen; grandmother, Eula Kanode; and many other family members and friends. The family will receive friends at the...

Willie Joe Bryant

Willie Joe Bryant

May 6, 2015

Father Time finally did what many others had tried to do with no success, make the outlaw Willie Joe Bryant dead. He came into this world on October 3rd, 1923 and left May 6th, 2015. He was a tough man, hardened by the Great Depression and World War II. Neither the tyrants Adolf Hitler or Benito Mussolini could kill...

Melvin Richard Sloan

Melvin Richard Sloan

May 3, 2015

Melvin Richard Sloan, 77, of Buchanan, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Surviving include his wife of 54 years, Mildred "Millie" McDaniel Sloan; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Roy Linkenhoker, Sherry and Jerry Nelson, all of Buchanan; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Buchanan Chapel...

H. Wayne Orange

H. Wayne Orange

May 2, 2015

H. Wayne Orange, 75, of Troutville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2015. He was born on March 28, 1940 in Troutville, Va. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert J. and Mary Bishop Orange; brother, Archie Orange; brothers-in-law, George Kent and Roy Thompson, Sr. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years,...

Robert Lee Simpson

Robert Lee Simpson

Apr 30, 2015

Robert Lee Simpson, 91, of Eagle Rock passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. Mr. Simpson was a farmer, who farmed until he was 90 years of age. He was also an avid gun collector and trader. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Martha Fridley Simpson; son, Ricky Simpson; and great-granddaughter, Lauren Nicely. Survivors include his...

Barbara Dooley Perry

Barbara Dooley Perry

Apr 30, 2015

Barbara Dooley Perry, 65, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael W. Perry; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Perry and Willie Galvez of Fort Myers, FL; sons and daughter-in-law, Elvin and Renee' Perry of Vinton and David Perry of Cloverdale; granddaughter, Courtney Perry; great-grandson, Alexander Michael Zenguis; great-granddaughter, Elena...

Lindsey Miller Austin

Lindsey Miller Austin

Apr 27, 2015

Lindsey Miller Austin, 79, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Austin and Clemmie Austin Newcomb; brothers, Hawthorn "Buster", John "Toby", and Nathaniel Austin; and sisters, Sadie Tolley, Alice Wells, Linda Shafer, and Isabelle Robinette. He loved his family and enjoyed chocolate along with his mustang, antique cars, hunting...

Margaret Hammit Stinnett

Margaret Hammit Stinnett

Apr 23, 2015

Margaret Hammit Stinnett, 96, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oly Frank and Jessie Peck Thrasher Hammit; husband, Charles Gilbert Stinnett, and siblings, Ruth Stull, Anna Lee Hess, Frances Rollins, and Norma Wickline. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca Stinnett Lennox of Buchanan, Sara Stinnett (Frederick) Mason of...

Lynwood "Bull" Jackson Fowler

Lynwood "Bull" Jackson Fowler

Apr 12, 2015

Lynwood Jackson "Bull" Fowler, 57, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl "Jack" and Daisy Crouch Fowler. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Marie Fowler; sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Mike Hedrick; brother, David Fowler and special friend, Teressa Ransone; nieces and nephews, Joshua F. Reed, Megan Marie...