Obituaries

Obituary Listings

Robin Alexander Sloan

Robin Alexander Sloan

Jun 3, 2014

SLOAN Robin A. Robin A. Sloan, 50, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer (Tooter) Sloan. She is survived by her sons, Phillip and Cory Sloan of Eagle Rock; Christopher Sloan of Buchanan; granddaughter, Kayla; parents, Roger and Etta Alexander; sisters, Sherry and Gary Sloan all of Eagle...

Michael "Golden Falcon" Steven Johns,

Michael "Golden Falcon" Steven Johns,

May 26, 2014

Michael Steven Johns, Sr., "Golden Falcon", 70, of Buchanan, walked home with a smile into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 26, 2014. Michael had retired from Ingersoll-Rand in 1999. He loved to golf, do yard work, piddle with his mowers, and play with his grandkids. He was a member of the Monacan Indian Nation. He was preceded...

Lottie Marshall Crawford

Lottie Marshall Crawford

May 25, 2014

Lottie Marshall Crawford, 71, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Lottie was the founding owner and operator of Marshalls Grocery on South Buffalo Road in Lexington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Estil and Edith Virginia Kelley Long; brother, Larry Long; niece, Sharon Sloan; and brother-in-law, Roger Helmick. Survivors include her husband of 14...

Lori Lynn Zoch Williams

Lori Lynn Zoch Williams

May 22, 2014

Lori Lynn Zoch Williams, 48, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Merlyn Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, Doug Williams; son, Nic Zoch; step-daughter, Taylor Hyder; very special friends, Dania Black and Kristen Brookman, mother-in-law, Irene Williams; sister-in-law, Susan Campbell; brother-in-law, Timmy Williams; and former mother-in-law,...

Mickey Allen Campbell

Mickey Allen Campbell

May 14, 2014

Mickey Allen Campbell, 48, of Roanoke formerly of Eagle Rock, left his earthly home to join his dad in heaven on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Born in Eagle Rock in 1965, he attended school in Eagle Rock and graduated from James River High School in 1983, where he played football and ran track. Mickey spent most of his adult...

Linda Freeman Hampton

Linda Freeman Hampton

May 12, 2014

Linda Freeman Hampton, 69, of Blue Ridge, went to be home with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born on March 16, 1945 in Roanoke, the daughter of Harry Elmore Freeman and Bernice Young Freeman, who both preceded her in death. Linda graduated from Central Academy High School in Botetourt County. She attended National Business College...

Michael "Mike" Carey Hodges

Michael "Mike" Carey Hodges

May 10, 2014

Michael Carey Hodges, 60, of Troutville, better known to friends and family as Mike, surrendered to the will of His Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He owned and operated Shooter's Discount Warehouse for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Beulah Deel. He is survived by his wife of almost...

Lewis Douglas Thomas

Lewis Douglas Thomas

May 10, 2014

Lewis Douglas Thomas, 86, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Salem VA Hospital. He was born June 24, 1927 in Eagle Rock and was the son of the late Kenard B. and Hassie Broughman Thomas. Lewis served honorably in the US Navy and was a retired logger. He was a gentle and caring person to...

Edith "Jerri" Jeffries Minnix

Edith "Jerri" Jeffries Minnix

May 8, 2014

Edith "Jerri" Jeffries Minnix, 83, of Thaxton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Wright and Raymond "Red" Dooley; sons, Larry, David, and Dennis Wright; parents, Julian and Ida Jeffries; brothers, Julian Jeffries, Jr. and Harold Jeffries; and sister, Margaret Fulcher. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Billy...

Angela Rene Gregory Lewis

Angela Rene Gregory Lewis

May 5, 2014

Angela Rene Gregory Lewis, 40, of Roanoke, formerly of Buchanan, lost her battle with ovarian cancer Monday, May 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Berta Linkenhoker and uncle, Pedro Brooks. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Edwin Lewis; mother and step-father, Marsha L. and Danny Sanderson; sister and brother-in-law, Sarah Elizabeth and...

James "Kenny" Kenneth Broughman

James "Kenny" Kenneth Broughman

Apr 30, 2014

James Kenneth "Kenny" Broughman, 87, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Pacific, Philippines, Guam, and Spain. Kenny owned and operated Buchanan Bookkeeping and Tax Service.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Forrest and Daisey McDaniel Broughman; sisters, Francis Honts; brothers, Fred, Carl, Cecil, and Clarence...

Marian Pyles Simmons

Marian Pyles Simmons

Apr 30, 2014

SIMMONSMarian Ellen PylesMarian Ellen "Meno" Pyles Simmons, 86, of Eagle Rock, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Mrs. Simmons, along with her husband, owned and operated Eagle Rock Garage, for many years, a member of the Eagle Rock Baptist Church. She helped many, many people with different needs over the years. She was preceded...

Ronald Ray Goad

Ronald Ray Goad

Apr 30, 2014

Ronald Ray Goad, 65, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Ronnie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist church, retired from the Cement Plant with over 35 years of service, and enjoyed farming. He loved his family and was an avid reader, a history buff especially of the Civil War, and a wonderful husband, brother, and step-father....

Shirley Ann Cahoon

Shirley Ann Cahoon

Apr 30, 2014

Shirley Ann Cahoon, 75, of Fincastle, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Annie Cahoon; brother, Mac Cahoon; and first husband, Earl Wayne Harris. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy Huffman of Roanoke; Sandra Harris of Fincastle; Lori and Mike Grim of Buchanan; and Shannon and Mike...

Allen "Pedro" Wayne Brooks

Allen "Pedro" Wayne Brooks

Apr 27, 2014

Allen Wayne "Pedro" Brooks, 68, of Buchanan, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the US Army, "The price of freedom is visible here". Along with his dad, he ran Buchanan Auto Parts for many years. He retired from Interstate Batteries with 20 years of service. Pedro enjoyed cooking, old cars, flowers, going to...

Irene Jeanette

Irene Jeanette

Apr 25, 2014

Irene Jeanette Roberge Fay, 82, of Fincastle, went to be with her Savior on Friday, April 25, 2014. Mrs. Fay lived and worked in Massachusetts for the Amherst School System as a Cafeteria Manager. She was a member of the Eagle Rock Baptist Church and formally a member of Dwight Chapel of Belchertown, Mass. She was preceded in death...

Christine Mcclung

Christine Mcclung

Apr 21, 2014

Christine McClung Lee, 89, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lee; parents, Squire and Marie McClung; brothers, Richard, Earl, Doc, and Earnest McClung; and sisters, Virginia Thomas and Catherine Scott. She is survived by her son, Ralph E. Lee of Buchanan; brother, Lomax McClung; sisters, Eunice Kern;...

Richard "Red" Phillip Booze

Richard "Red" Phillip Booze

Apr 14, 2014

Richard "Red" Phillip Booze, 56, of Williamsville, formerly of Fincastle, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Easel Sink Booze. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Greg Creasy of Salem; grandchildren, Lance and Landon Hollins; father, Phillip Henry Booze; sisters, Brenda Booze Fennell of Boynton Beach, FL; Phyllis...

Tracy Lynn Andrachik

Tracy Lynn Andrachik

Apr 11, 2014

Tracy Lynn Andrachik, 50, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2014. She is survived by her sister, Kim Bowman and brother, Bill Love both of Eagle Rock. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Eagle Rock.  540-884-2276

Jean Falls Eubank

Jean Falls Eubank

Apr 11, 2014

Jeanne Elizabeth Falls Eubank, 87, of Buchanan, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014. Jeanne was born and raised in Springwood, and like her mother was an avid flower gardener. She also was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Daughters of the King, the Buchanan Town Improvement Society, and Trinity Episcopal Church of Buchanan, She...